Having become a Kekkei Sōra, Shinji found that increasing his strength was both easy and difficult.
Trying to grow stronger through training would have little effect. But absorbing the essence and information of an entire world, as he had just done, could bring an incredible boost.
Shinji sensed his strength for a moment, then his expression shifted. "A tenth, huh?"
Even now, he could feel that his overall strength had increased by at least a tenth. If his understanding of magic deepened and he became more proficient in using it, he might grow stronger still.
Thinking it over, Shinji decided it made sense.
Although the Six Rings World's level of power was lower than the Shinobi World's, it still had an Archmage whose strength came close to Six Paths level, as well as a Flame Demon who had reached Six Paths level.
If Kekkei Mōra represented the Shinobi World's highest level of power, then the Shinobi World was only one level above the Six Rings World.
Of course.
With Otsutsuki Shibai's remains appearing in the world and Shinji successfully advancing to Kekkei Sōra, the Shinobi World's pinnacle of power had risen from Kekkei Mōra to Kekkei Sōra.
Even so, the Six Rings World still ranked among the worlds with an extremely high overall level of power in the universe.
Shinji had absorbed the essence and information of a world at that level all at once. It wasn't as direct or efficient as an Overlord devouring an entire world, but the results were still remarkable!
After assessing what he had gained, Shinji suddenly furrowed his brow.
When he had released the magic, he'd faintly sensed a trace of contamination spreading outward. He'd only noticed it in time because he himself was the Shinobi World's Lantern Bearer.
"Even when I use it,