Sage Art × King

Furthermore, improvements in Taijutsu and physical constitution can broaden a ninja's limits in other areas, as physical constitution remains the foundation of any ninja.

Chakra is energy extracted from the body; when one's physical constitution is superior, the quality and quantity of their Chakra naturally increase exponentially.

The Sage Bodies of the Uzumaki and Senju clans are proof of this.

Who wouldn't want to become a Chakra-Ton, a Ninjutsu Gatling?

If, as this technique states, one can increase the efficiency of everyone's Cultivation and restore the body's potential through highly efficient energy intake, then it is entirely possible to mass-produce Jonin-level Taijutsu specialists using resources.

Those are Jonin we are talking about.

One must understand that in the absence of a Kage in any given village, Jonin are absolute high-level combatants and even decision-makers.

Every Jonin is an incredibly precious resource to a village, and not every ninja can become a Jonin.

If a Kage is one in ten thousand, then a Jonin is one in a thousand.

They are all powerhouses who have survived countless life-or-death battles on the battlefield.

It can be said that if every Jonin were to write their experiences into a book, each would be a fascinating autobiography.

If a ninja village possessed enough Jonin resources, unifying the Ninja World would be more than just empty talk.

Because even when facing the unreasonable combat power of a Kage, while ordinary cannon fodder teams might be useless and numbers hold little significance to a Kage, if those numbers were replaced by Jonin, a tactical squadron of just a hundred could completely pin down or even assassinate a Kage-level ninja.

"Even if resources aren't that abundant."

The Nara Clan Head had a clear understanding of strategic matters and spoke at length about the terrifying nature of the Immortal-Eating Technique.

"Using it for clan inheritance could also greatly increase the output of Jonin in the clan, and even the rate of Kage-level individuals."

Nara Shikaku also nodded, pointing out the crux of the Immortal-Eating Technique with surgical precision.

"The most terrifying part is that everyone can study and use this technique."

"The penetration rate is too high, and the barrier to entry is too low!"

Shikaku's smile was somewhat bitter.

He should have known better than to probe Brother Dan; from another perspective, this thing had now become a hot potato.

"If other clans find out, we will definitely become the target of everyone's scrutiny."

The Nara Clan Head shook his head; there is no such thing as a risk-free endeavor in this world.

There is no logic in trying to take back what has already been expelled, and besides, isn't this the very opportunity he had been dreaming of to break the clan's limitations?

The Nara Clan had always been constrained by their physical constitution. As the saying goes, isolated Yin cannot grow, and solitary Yang cannot flourish. Although the Nara Clan possessed great talent in Yin Release and the spiritual realm, their achievements in the realms of physical constitution and Taijutsu were correspondingly dismal, which is why the emergence of a freak like Nara Dan, who was the complete opposite, was so surprising.

Once the Nara Clan patched this shortcoming, they would undoubtedly ascend to another level, reaching the status of great clans in the Ninja World like the Senju and Uchiha.

"I truly wonder what kind of realm Dan has reached now."

The Nara Clan Head sighed. As the saying goes, one can see the whole leopard through a single spot, and from this Immortal-Eating Technique alone, one could see that Nara Dan's understanding of Taijutsu had reached an unprecedented level; calling him a grandmaster of his generation would not be an exaggeration.

"It shouldn't be called an understanding of Taijutsu, but rather an understanding of the human body that has reached an unprecedented level."

Nara Dan's realm no longer belonged to Taijutsu, but to the human body and the essence of life itself.

"If Dan had been born in the era of the samurai, it really wouldn't be certain who would win between ninjas and samurai."

"And there is the final Sage Art portion."

The Nara Clan Head wore a thoughtful expression. He certainly knew of the existence of Sage Art; the Nara Clan was not some upstart minor family.

But knowing did not mean understanding, and he could glimpse a bit of the profound meaning Nara Dan had hidden within it.

"Sage Art, huh."

After a moment of silence, the Nara Clan Head straightened his expression and gave his orders.

"Shikaku, from now on, you are in charge of Taijutsu affairs within the clan, serving as the teaching assistant."

"Deconstruct the Immortal-Eating Technique and pass it down."

"Then, select those with sound character and good aptitude to form a secret team and teach them the complete Immortal-Eating Technique."

"All resources will be supplied by the clan; you have full authority to act."

"Furthermore, all clansmen who study the Immortal-Eating Secret Technique are to be secretly relocated, including their families."

"And."

The Clan Head paused.

"Find the Teaching Elder of the clan."

"Place a mental seal on every clansman who has studied the Immortal-Eating Technique, and the seal's level must be superior to the Shadow Secret Technique!"

"Including yourself!"

Nara Shikaku was surprised at first upon hearing this, but he quickly realized that the clan was about to make a major move.

He felt both excited and stirred; despite his somewhat lethargic nature, the men of the Nara House would never shrink back when it mattered most.

"Yes, Clan Head!"

He did not call him father this time, signaling his change in stance.

The Nara Clan Head nodded and spoke once more, "Report this matter to Dan, and if he has any objections, his opinion shall take precedence over everything else."

"Also, increase Dan's share of the clan's resources a bit more, and grant him access to all the precious medicinal herbs within the clan."

Although Shikaku was somewhat surprised, as increasing Brother Dan's share would mean surpassing the Clan Head himself—the implications of which were self-evident—he still nodded to show his understanding.

The strong are respected; such a principle is universal in the Ninja World.

Afterward, the two discussed the details of the Secret Squad and supplemented the plan.

The Nara Clan Head then waved his hand, dismissing Nara Shikaku to go handle the tasks.

The Nara Clan Head took a deep breath alone to calm his agitated emotions, his eyes flickering with both worry and ambition.

He knew that by sending Nara Shikaku to probe Nara Dan's thoughts regarding the clan, Konoha, and the position of Hokage, he had received an answer.

Although Nara Dan did not answer directly, he had provided the Immortal-Eating Technique, a secret art, making the answer obvious.

It meant that he would not abandon the clan; he and the clan were on the same side. Having been nurtured by the clan for many years, he naturally understood the need to give back.

On the other hand, it also indicated that the clan needed to grow stronger and make preparations, so that if the day ever came when Konoha changed, the clan would be prepared.

The Clan Head looked toward the direction of Nara Dan's home, feeling some anxiety about the future and where they were headed.

"Dan."

"The ship that is Nara will be steered by you from now on."

"I hope you can be the 'King' who revitalizes this clan."

The Nara Clan Head understood one truth very well: within a clan, the Clan Head is not important, and the so-called elders are not important.

The most important thing is the 'King'.

And Nara Dan was currently that 'King' within the clan.

Regardless of how the events surrounding Nara Dan fermented in the outside world, or how others coveted his power, none of it could disturb his state of mind.

From the moment he embarked on the path of Taijutsu, the rumors and gossip he encountered had never ceased.

To Nara Dan, politics and schemes were only temporary; only absolute power was eternal.

This was a truth he had understood in his past life, only that the manifestations of power in his previous life were not as intuitive—whether it was knowledge or influence.

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