NS3

Cause

The exact cause of NS3 is unknown, however most classify it as a non-inheritable genetic disorder. Symptoms generally appear without warning in the mid-to-late 20's, though the youngest confirmed carrier was eight years old. The only known common trait among all confirmed diagnosis is that they were, in some fashion, shinobi, which causes some to speculate that the disease is triggered by a chakra-induced mutation of a genome. Others disagree with classifying all confirmed patients under the umbrella of one disease, due to the difference in family history, location, gender and age.

Symptoms

Once the symptoms of NS3 have manifested, the illness progresses rapidly with a life expectancy less than one year. The disorder causes an almost autoimmunity like response as vital organs begin to aggressively deteriorate, especially the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys. It can also causes severe damage to tenketsu pathways, making it difficult if not impossible to mold chakra. Brain function is relatively unaffected, however mental duress due to pain or other stress factors is common.

Treatment

There is no known cure for NS3, and due to the damage that is done to the internal organs it can be very difficult to treat. The deterioration of the kidney and liver makes it difficult to metabolize most common medicines, and further complications with the digestive and cardiovascular system means that most recipients experience side effects that are as bad, or worse, than the symptoms they are trying to combat. Because the illness is terminal, medics primarily focus on palliative care so the patient can maintain as much of their quality of life as possible.

Known Carriers

• Uchiha Tsukiyo

  Hanabi Bakudan