Taijutsu × Kurenai Yuhi

"It seems I'll have to plan for other rare materials."

Nara Dan was not overly anxious; after all, the ninja world was full of strange and peculiar items, and Chakra Metal was not the only one.

With that thought, Nara Dan opened the mysterious scroll among the rewards bestowed upon him by the clan.

Upon opening it, he found not forbidden techniques or secret arts, but rather a collection of insights regarding taijutsu.

The Limits of the Human Body — Tobirama Senju

<The Effects of Chakra on the Human Body — Tobirama Senju>

Cellular Activation — Tobirama Senju

<A Brief Discussion on the Eight Inner Gates — Tobirama Senju>

<Theoretical Game Theory of the Gentle Fist and Strong Fist — Tenjin Hyuga>

The Art of Dancing — Madara Uchiha

Initially, Nara Dan was somewhat shocked, but as a taijutsu expert, he was immediately drawn in by the theories contained within.

He read for a long time, until the water in the basin grew cold and the servant outside requested permission to enter and change it, breaking his concentration.

"I truly underestimated those old fellows; they were certainly willing to pay a heavy price."

Nara Dan's gaze was sharp as he set the scroll aside.

Although these scrolls did not contain powerful secret arts or forbidden techniques, those who recorded their taijutsu insights here were at least elite jonin.

There was even no shortage of top-tier powerhouses like Tobirama Senju and Madara Uchiha among them.

For Nara Dan, their utility was even greater than that of secret arts, or even Chakra Metal.

Without a doubt, these items were not something the Nara Clan originally possessed; they had been exchanged for with other clans through interests and favors.

While these were not clan-exclusive secret arts that could never be leaked, many were the personal notes of top-tier experts from those clans, making them incredibly valuable.

Although those clans did not mind currying favor with Nara Dan, the rising star, they would never have handed these over to the Nara Clan for free.

One or two clans might have been manageable, but in such quantities, it clearly represented a significant amount of favors and interests.

Therefore, Nara Dan had underestimated the boldness of those seemingly unremarkable clan elders; they had indeed spent a fortune to win him over.

In terms of value, this scroll far exceeded the profit-sharing contract and the Chakra Metal.

Regardless of all that, the practical utility of these taijutsu insights for him was no less than that of Chakra Metal.

(Blue) Taijutsu Mastery:

Years of tempering your body and engaging in life-and-death combat have made you incredibly proficient in human mechanics, human anatomy, and combat game theory. On Earth, you are Ip Man; in the ninja world, you are Might Guy.

Nara Dan stared at the entry for Taijutsu Mastery, watching as its color rapidly deepened, taking on a brilliant shade of purple.

The intensity of the purple was even greater than that of his Copper Head Iron Bone; it could be said that with just a sliver of opportunity, it could break through to the purple realm.

"Perhaps the first purple-tier trait I cultivate myself will be Taijutsu Mastery."

Nara Dan thought to himself.

"Lord Dan, Miss Yuhi is outside."

Suddenly, the servant's voice came; someone had come to visit Nara Dan.

Nara Dan stood up from the steaming hot water, allowing the servant attending to him to wipe his body and dress him.

This time, Nara Dan did not wear the tight-fitting ninja suit he used for training and missions, but instead donned a wide kimono.

The white kimono complemented his long black hair, his lean, muscular body and tall frame hidden beneath the loose fabric.

Combined with his deep eyes and sharp, chiseled features, he did not look like a taijutsu ninja, but rather a wise man of the Nara Clan.

Arriving at the courtyard gate, he saw her at a glance; her red eyes were exceptionally striking.

The slender figure walked up to Nara Dan. Standing only at Nara Dan's shoulder, Kurenai Yuhi had to tilt her head back to look into his eyes.

And as Nara Dan looked down, he caught a glimpse of the deep, snowy white within her neckline.

"Congratulations, Special Jonin Nara Dan."

Kurenai Yuhi smiled with her eyes narrowed; although she was still young, her mature and charming demeanor was already beginning to show.

"It's just a Special Jonin,"

Nara Dan smiled, his gaze fixed on her, "And with your talent, Kurenai, becoming a jonin is only a matter of time. There is nothing to congratulate."

Nara Dan spoke the truth; the future Kurenai Yuhi would be a bona fide jonin. Although the Yuhi clan was not a major clan, their inherited genjutsu had its own unique merits.

Kurenai Yuhi rolled her eyes, temporarily hiding her charming red gaze.

How were they, her peers, supposed to handle it when Nara Dan said things like that?

Many who graduated in the same year were still struggling as genin at their age.

Most of them viewed becoming a jonin as a lifelong goal to pursue.

As for that legendary realm, one could count the number of people in the entire ninja world who had reached it on their fingers.

"Do you really need to be so humble? It's just a promotion to Jonin, right? Isn't it all the same whether it happens sooner or later?"

"I don't know when you'll ever change that nasty personality of yours."

Watching the beautiful woman pout, Nara Dan felt a rare sense of relaxation. He simply offered a sheepish smile, choosing not to argue with her.

Sure enough, seeing Nara Dan left speechless, Kurenai Yuhi hummed in satisfaction and pulled out a scroll.

"A gift for your promotion to Jonin. Lord Nara Dan, you wouldn't look down on me and refuse it, would you?"

"How could I dare."

Nara Dan never stood on ceremony; he took the scroll directly and began to flip through it on the spot.

He saw that the scroll contained insights from the Yuhi Clan on preventing and breaking Genjutsu, along with some of the clan's unique methods for dispelling illusions.

Nara Dan even spotted Kurenai Yuhi's youthful handwriting in the margins.

A warmth spread through Nara Dan's heart. Kurenai Yuhi had known him since their days at the Ninja Academy and understood him well; as someone who specialized in Taijutsu, Nara Dan was indeed relatively lacking in countermeasures against Genjutsu.

Regardless of whether he would use it or not, the sentiment behind this gift was genuine.

Looking at the beauty's elegant black hair, Nara Dan couldn't help but reach out and stroke it.

Kurenai Yuhi hadn't expected Nara Dan to be so "impolite" and froze for a moment, but she immediately lowered her head, blushing.

With her head bowed, that glimpse of snowy white skin looked even more profound.

"I'm very satisfied with the gift!"

"As a return gesture, I invite the beautiful Miss Kurenai Yuhi to my barbecue party."

Nara Dan extended the invitation.

"A barbecue... party?"

Kurenai Yuhi felt a mix of hesitation and disappointment.

It was true that many ninjas would treat their friends to a meal after a promotion to celebrate, which was also a way to build connections.

But just a gathering of friends...

"That's right." Nara Dan nodded gently.

Seeing the look of disappointment on Kurenai Yuhi's face, a smile couldn't help but spill from the corners of his mouth.

"A barbecue party with just the two of us."

"Nara Dan?!"

Kurenai Yuhi realized instantly that Nara Dan had been teasing her, and in a fit of embarrassed anger, she punched him.

"Ouch!"

Kurenai Yuhi rubbed her red, swollen hand and glared fiercely at Nara Dan; this guy's body was getting harder and harder.

"Let's go, Kurenai."

Nara Dan waved his hand, wrapped his large palm around her slightly aching hand, and pulled her away from his doorstep.

And just as the two of them were bickering and flirting on the road, a figure watched the scene silently from the shadows.

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