"Changing the future..."
Dan Katō murmured softly.
Wasn't this his dream once?
To become Hokage, protect the village, and protect the people important to him.
Dan Katō looked at the boy before him and remained silent for a long time.
As he looked at the boy before him, he saw a maturity and determination that transcended his age.
Though he was already dead, perhaps his will could continue through this boy.
"All right. I'll teach you."
He looked at Aoba, his tone solemn.
He could sense that Aoba was still holding something back.
However, he saw neither greed nor ambition in Aoba's eyes. At the very least, he could tell that Aoba was not an evil person.
More importantly, he trusted Tsunade and Jiraiya's judgment.
Aoba inwardly breathed a sigh of relief.
He had finally settled it.
"However, I need to remind you."
Dan Katō continued, "The Spirit Transformation Technique is a secret technique of the Kato Clan and has special requirements for talent. It requires the user to synchronize their mind and soul in a particular way. Even in our main family, only a handful of people have mastered it over the centuries."
"It's fine. I have some confidence in my own talent."
Aoba smiled confidently.
In his view, there was no technique that could not be mastered. So-called "special talent" was more like an incomplete technique.
And that was precisely what the Chip excelled at.
"Good."
Dan Katō said no more.
He began explaining in detail the principles and hand seals of the Spirit Transformation Technique.
"The core of the Spirit Transformation Technique lies in separating mental energy from physical energy while maintaining the stability of the spirit body..."
"The hand seal sequence is: Tiger—Snake—Rat—Dragon—Ram..."
Aoba's expression was focused. At the same time, the Chip in his mind