Sage Possession

"What trouble are you planning now, brat?"

The next day, he returned to the hospital to use Yang Release Chakra to assist Shimura Kentei with his daily training. After hearing Jiraiya's explanation, he immediately cast a scrutinizing gaze.

"Teacher Tsunade, it seems you have a deep misunderstanding of me!"

Shimura Kentei, doubted once again, felt utterly helpless. What bad intentions could a child under thirteen have?

My father is the Pot Kage, Danzō Shimura. Must you slander me so casually?

I just want to add a tiny bit of learning pressure to the innocent and adorable underclassmen at the Ninja Academy, to give them a better childhood!

Of course, the most important thing is to obtain more golden energy.

After verifying the results with Miss Keiko and the duo of Jiraiya and Orochimaru, he confirmed that passing on the Body Strengthening Technique he created was indeed a way to obtain that golden energy, and it seemed the stronger the opponent, the more golden energy he obtained.

This led to the idea of trading with various ninja clans.

Of course, he couldn't let the little sprouts at the Ninja Academy off the hook either. Using that E-Rank Body Strengthening Secret Technique as teaching material would be the best choice, allowing him to quickly gather more pawns to help him gather golden energy.

Besides, spreading the Body Strengthening Secret Technique might cultivate a few more Might Guys, making the future Fourth Great Ninja War more secure. With enough Might Guys, they could even toy with and defeat Otsutsuki Momoshiki and his ilk, allowing young master Shimura to live a more comfortable life.

Nowadays, as a transmigrator, it's beneath him to personally fight enemies blade-to-blade. If he were to die, his wife and children would belong to others, and his hard-earned fortune would also go to others. Therefore, the "farming" approach is the true way to go – cultivate more cannon fodder to charge forward and sweep away all strong enemies.

The ninjas in the Ninja Academy and the various ninja clans were also excellent cannon fodder, so how could he miss them?

Unfortunately, Tsunade understood him too well... cough, she misunderstood him too deeply, and directly gave him a look of disdain, without any concealment.

"Alright, my father wants to improve the overall strength of us Konoha ninjas as much as possible, especially the lower-ranking ninjas, to lay the foundation for unifying the ninja world in the future."

Seeing that even Jiraiya and Orochimaru didn't believe him, Shimura Kentei could only change his story to deceive them, shifting the blame to his own father.

After all, his father was the Second Pot Kage, so adding another black pot wouldn't hurt. Moreover, it perfectly fit his father's persona.

As expected, upon hearing this, Tsunade and the other two immediately understood, and then frowned.

"Danzō wants to negate the ninja village system established by Great-Grandfather and unify the ninja world?"

With a cold expression, Tsunade strongly disliked Danzō Shimura, a warmonger with such ambition. This was a betrayal of her Great-Grandfather's ninja village system.

"Quite the ambition, but it's not enough for Konoha to have the foundation to defeat other ninja villages and unify the ninja world."

Licking his lips, Orochimaru was amazed by Danzō Shimura's ambition but didn't believe he possessed such power, unless Danzō Shimura became a being like the First Hokage, capable of suppressing the entire ninja world.

But was that possible?

"I don't agree with this idea. It could easily plunge the village into an abyss of eternal damnation. And even if the ninja world is unified, what then? The concentration of power will inevitably lead to corruption. Look at the nobles in the Daimyo's courts of various countries. If the ninja world is unified, it might bring even greater darkness and disaster."

Jiraiya also disagreed with Danzō Shimura's methods. Having traveled the ninja world for several years, he had visited the capitals of various countries and witnessed the extravagance and decadence of those nobles. He deeply understood that unifying the ninja world would not bring peace; it might even bring unimaginable disaster to the ninja world.

In comparison, the ninja village system and the balance of power strategy established by the First Hokage were quite good. Within the country, the Daimyo's courts and the ninja villages balanced each other, and within the entire ninja world, the five great nations and five great ninja villages maintained the current peace through mutual checks and balances.

"These are not matters I should be concerned about. I'm just asking you now, can this E-Rank Body Strengthening Technique be used as new teaching material for the Ninja Academy and be popularized?"

Shrugging indifferently, Shimura Kentei had no intention of convincing these three.

These three were all adults with firm convictions and established worldviews. To convince them, one would have to destroy their existing ideals and worldviews, which was too difficult and unnecessary.

After all, his main goal was to gain the support of these three to make the E-Rank Body Strengthening Technique a teaching material in the Ninja Academy, to add some learning pressure to his underclassmen, and to obtain more golden energy.

"I agree with this!"

Jiraiya was the first to express his opinion. Although he disagreed with Danzō Shimura's ambition, making this E-Rank Body Strengthening Technique a teaching material for the Ninja Academy was a great benefit to the people and the village.

"This matter is not that simple!"

He glared at Jiraiya impatiently, Orochimaru's expression grave, a faint light flickering in his golden snake-like eyes.

This was indeed a great benefit to the village and the people, but it would pose a threat to the ninja clans. It would be very difficult to truly implement it.

Tsunade, on the other hand, fell silent. After all, she came from a ninja clan, and was from the Senju Clan, Konoha's foremost prestigious clan. She was well aware of the internal issues.

Based on her understanding, she estimated that her uncle, Senju Tōsu, would not agree to this matter.

Ninjas from ninja clans had many advantages over civilian ninjas. One of them was that ninja clans could provide many conveniences and a good foundation for their descendants, allowing for a higher growth potential in the future.

In comparison, civilian ninjas were far inferior in this regard. However, this E-Rank Body Strengthening Secret Technique from the Shimura clan was enough to provide a good foundation for civilian ninjas, directly leveling the playing field with the ninja clans.

It was unlikely that the ninja clans would agree to this!

"I agree to this matter!"

At this moment, a powerful voice suddenly echoed, and then four figures walked into the ward. The first one was the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, followed closely by Defū Akimichi, Mitokado Homura, and Utatane Koharu.

Seeing the arrival of these four, Shimura Kentei was slightly stunned, then his gaze swept over Keiko, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru.

He had only briefly mentioned this matter to these three yesterday. It was undoubtedly these three who had leaked the information to Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others. Although he didn't care about it, he was still quite displeased.

It seemed that in the future, when cooperating with Jiraiya and Orochimaru, he would have to be more cautious and guarded.

"Uncle Hiruzen, Uncle Tōfu, Uncle Homura, Aunt Koharu!"

With a smile, Shimura Kentei greeted the four.

"Little Kentei, your idea is very innovative, but it will require some price to accomplish this."

Adjusting his glasses, Mitokado Homura spoke solemnly, initiating the topic.

"Uncle Homura, please tell me. As long as I can incorporate the E-Rank Body Strengthening Secret Technique into the Ninja Academy's curriculum, I can accept any price. On this matter, I can represent the Shimura clan."

"Everything is for Konoha!"

Speaking righteously, Shimura Kentei felt like a sage who cared for the village and its people.

Of course, he might be seen as an idiot by others, like Tsunade, who was looking at him with the gaze one reserves for fools.

"I'm sure with your wisdom, you understand the adversarial relationship between ninja clans and civilian ninjas. Currently, the ninja clans hold absolute dominance. If they don't agree to this, it will be difficult to accomplish.

Therefore, we need a bargaining chip to move them. Fortunately, the ninja clans are all interested in your Shimura clan's Body Strengthening Secret Technique. We can use this as a breakthrough to get their agreement.

Of course, we will ensure the ninja clans offer you and the Shimura clan equivalent compensation. You won't be at a disadvantage!"

Glancing at the three of them, Mitokado Homura finished speaking in one breath.

This was the result of their overnight discussions. Although they were also from ninja clans, they had become aligned with the Hokage faction and were already ostracized, even hated, by the ninja clan powers.

If they could support civilian ninjas to counter these ninja clans, it would make things easier for them, which was why they were fully committed to this matter.

"Alright, I agree!"

After a brief thought, Shimura Kentei said firmly.

He had already guessed this would happen, so there was nothing to consider. As long as he could get this E-Rank Body Strengthening Technique to be used as teaching material at the Ninja Academy, he would gain the most benefits.

In fact, if he didn't want to overly provoke those ninja clans, he would have wanted to bring the entire D-Rank Body Strengthening Secret Technique to the Ninja Academy as new teaching material, letting those cute junior students experience his past miserable life.

But it didn't matter, he could take it slow. He was still young and had plenty of time.

Seeing Shimura Kentei's decisive and straightforward answer, Sarutobi Hiruzen and the other two were greatly moved, and at the same time, felt a pang of guilt.

This was the true inheritor of the Will of Fire!

"One more thing, this E-Rank Body Strengthening Technique must be made into teaching material for the Ninja Academy under the village's name, without any personal or clan name attached."

Utatane Koharu then brought up a crucial point, and everyone's attention turned back to Shimura Kentei.

"No problem with that either!"

He agreed without thinking. What he wanted was golden energy; fame was just a fleeting thing.

This decisiveness and straightforwardness moved Sarutobi Hiruzen and the other two even more. Even Tsunade, who had a poor impression of him, began to re-examine her cheap disciple.

Although this little pervert was a bit lecherous, his nature wasn't bad. He was an inheritor of the Will of Fire!

After receiving Shimura Kentei's agreement, Sarutobi Hiruzen and the other two praised him a few times before hastily leaving to start making arrangements and took with them the complete set of the Body Strengthening Secret Technique.

Sarutobi Hiruzen had barely spoken since entering the room until his departure, as some matters were not suitable for the Hokage to say.

"After you've recovered, come and stay with me for a while."

After Sarutobi Hiruzen left, Tsunade suddenly said something inexplicable, causing everyone present to freeze in surprise.

"Teacher Tsunade, are you trying to get together with a younger man and keep me?"

Shimura Kentei, with his wild imagination, asked weakly, glancing at his fiancée, whose pretty face had turned dark.

"Bang!"

A delicate vein throbbed on his forehead. Tsunade, unable to contain herself any longer, punched Shimura Kentei on the head and yelled, "Keep you, my foot! I'm afraid your father will skin you alive!"

After scolding him, she couldn't be bothered to deal with this lecherous disciple anymore and left in a huff.

This little pervert was too much!

"I suggest you wear that battle suit twenty-four hours a day from now on!"

Looking at his cheap disciple lying on the shattered hospital bed, Jiraiya offered a suggestion, having gained a deeper understanding of this disciple's suicidal tendencies.

Unfortunately, Shimura Kentei, whose head was buzzing, didn't hear the suggestion at all. He felt like he had a concussion.

But his teacher looked so beautiful when she was angry, with her ample curves!

Shimura Keiko, standing beside him, looked at her man speechlessly. She then went out to call for doctors and nurses to examine him and change his hospital bed.

After confirming her man was alright, she returned to the Shimura clan.

There were some things she needed to report and discuss with her father-in-law.

"That's how everything happened!"

Upon returning to the clan, Shimura Keiko found her father-in-law present and recounted everything.

Although the Body Strengthening Secret Technique was created by her man alone, it had already been branded with the Shimura clan's name, so this matter had to be reported to her father-in-law.

"I will not interfere in this matter, and you don't need to worry too much about it. Also, don't have too much contact with the Sarutobi family!"

After closing his eyes for a long time, Danzō Shimura stated coldly.

In fact, he had known about this yesterday. After all, several skilled members of the Shimura clan were stationed around his son's hospital room. Every move and word of his son was under his control.

However, he had no intention of interfering in this matter. He would let it develop naturally, and at most, he would take the blame for the kid.

"But..."

With a worried expression, Shimura Keiko understood the seriousness of the situation. Those ninja clans were not to be trifled with.

"Even the best sword blank needs to be tempered to become a famous sword. It's time for him to see the true nature of the ninja world!"

Danzō Shimura's voice remained cold. He was well aware of the nature of the ninja clans, having been born into one himself and even serving as its head.

He believed this experience would undoubtedly strip his son of his naivete and allow him to truly mature.

As for the Body Strengthening Technique being used for trade, he didn't pay it much mind. After all, it was obvious which was more valuable: a golden egg or a hen that laid golden eggs.

That kid, being able to create an entire Body Strengthening Technique before the age of thirteen, would surely develop even more powerful techniques in the future. These E-Rank and D-Rank Body Strengthening Techniques were at most practice pieces.

"Grandfather, I don't want Kentei to have blood on his hands like we do."

Suddenly, Shimura Keiko gritted her teeth and made a peculiar request.

A ninja who had killed and one who hadn't were entirely different people. She didn't want her man to kill anyone.

"He is your husband. There's no need to discuss his arrangements with me."

After giving his daughter-in-law a deep look, Danzō Shimura agreed to the matter.

Having that kid do the killing was indeed a waste of his talent, a tremendous waste!

Shimura Kentei was unaware of the arrangements his father and his fiancée had made for him. At this moment, he was agreeing to Jiraiya's invitation to practice Tai Chi Fist for health on the hospital rooftop tomorrow morning.

(Many thanks to the book friends Yijiu Fanxin and Tianyu Dashen Guan for their generous support. I will add extra chapters for you after the official launch!

If you all feel this book is written well, please cast your valuable votes. Your support is my greatest motivation!)