Chapter 186: The origins of sealing techniques
After a round of questioning, the four principal researchers at the Kumogakure Sealing Research Institute had essentially confirmed one thing—
"Genta" did indeed have some talent for sealing techniques, but very little knowledge.
And his talent was hardly exceptional. If he had truly been a once-in-a-generation genius, they would have recruited him on the spot!
Once Tojii discovered that "Genta" lacked even the basics, and that his talent was only marginally better than nothing, Tojii stopped talking to him.
Kataii, who seemed considerably more easygoing, explained their earlier classification to him. "Sealing techniques can broadly be divided into two major schools. One originated with the Sage of Six Paths, around the same time as ninjutsu; the other dates back to a much older period of human history."
"What is it, Genta? Do you have a question?" Kataii noticed that "Genta" seemed to be holding something back.
"Lord Kataii, I heard that ninjutsu was created by Indra, the eldest son of the Sage of Six Paths. In that case, wouldn't it be wrong to say that the sealing techniques created by the Sage of Six Paths came from the same period as ninjutsu?" Akaseki asked, clearly concerned about the distinction.
"Hmm—if you want to be precise, you could say that—you really do like these legends." Kataii gave "Genta" an odd look. Knowing about the Sage of Six Paths was one thing. After all, he was the legendary first master of Ninshu and the forefather of shinobi. Plenty of people had heard of him.
But far fewer people had heard the name "Indra."
"Yes! I really love Lord Indra!" Akaseki answered honestly.
Seeing "Genta's" reaction made everyone even less suspicious—
The Sage of Six Paths was the master of Ninshu and the forefather of shinobi,