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Torifu Akimichi exclaimed in wonder, "Lady Mito's secret sensory technique? I never expected Nawaki to be a sensory-type ninja as well. What a remarkable talent; with this, there will be absolutely no issues."

Sensory-type ninjas are categorized by their focus—such as smell, sight, or touch—but the most unique among them are the mental sensory types.

In the Shinobi World, mental sensory ninjas are even rarer and more precious than the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan! This is because they can not only conduct large-scale reconnaissance but also perceive the malicious intent of others. This form of extrasensory perception is something that sensory ninjas like those with the Byakugan lack; Mito Uzumaki's secret sensory technique is also highly effective for screening spies and conducting interrogations. It is no exaggeration to say that mental sensory ninjas are the most versatile of all. Thus, Torifu Akimichi could not help but marvel at his talent.

In truth, given Nawaki's current chakra reserves, if he were to exert himself to the limit, he could only perceive his surroundings within a hundred-meter radius—hardly enough to cover a large camp or stronghold capable of housing hundreds or thousands of bandits.

However, if he were to combine this with another ability, he could complete the reconnaissance with ease.

Because the Wish Power System perfectly fused the Wood Release bloodline with the Asura Bloodline, Nawaki could transform his entire body into wood elements. The effect was even more potent than the spore-transformation of the White Zetsu, and after several years of research and training, he had mastered all of the White Zetsu's ninjutsu.

The most important among these were the Mayfly Technique, Object Transformation, and the Spore Technique!

The Mayfly Technique allows the user to merge their physical body with the earth and vegetation to achieve high-speed movement. By integrating with the ground and accessing the organic network of plant roots and underground water currents, the user can travel to any location at high speed, cutting off all traces of their presence while the technique is active.

Object Transformation is a form of the Transformation Technique, but unlike standard versions, it allows the user to absorb another person's chakra and replicate their exact chakra signature. Zetsu's clones once used this to absorb the chakra of others, taking on their appearance to infiltrate the Allied Shinobi Forces and sow chaos from within.

The effects of the Spore Technique are even more exaggerated: clones created using this technique do not disappear even after the original body dies! By combining the Spore Technique with Wood Clones, Nawaki created the True Clone Technique! The principle involves injecting his own cells into a clone made of Wood Release chakra using the division capabilities of the Spore Technique. In this way, Nawaki's clone becomes a complete living entity; even if his original body dies, he can be reborn through the clone! A True Clone can use all the abilities of the original, and because the Wish Power System is bound to the soul—and the clone and original share the same soul—the clone can also utilize the system!

The True Clone Technique is very similar to the Kekkei Tōta Particle Style division ability of the Second Tsuchikage, Mu, in that both are physical entities. Furthermore, the True Clone is also a Kekkei Tōta ability fused from the three attributes of Water, Earth, and Yang!

However, Mu's division only splits his strength equally, whereas the strength of a True Clone is determined by the amount of cells within it!

If a clone contains half of the original's cells, there is no difference between the two; neither is primary or secondary! To dispel the True Clone Technique, the original must make physical contact with the clone and merge back into one.

However, the True Clone Technique has a significant drawback: if the clone dies, the cells that compose it also perish. Nawaki would permanently lose a portion of his chakra and cells, and if too many cells are lost, it could even affect his lifespan!

Although Nawaki can rely on the Wish Power System to replenish lost cells, the cost is exceptionally high! If he wanted to create a True Clone identical to himself, it would cost over 200 million Wish Power points! In other words, if he lost half of his body's cells, it would cost 100 million points to restore them. Furthermore, the lost chakra cannot be replenished; it must be regained through training! Moreover, this cost will continue to increase as his bloodline levels up!

Since the chakra volume of a True Clone is determined by the number of cells, ensuring a clone has the minimum strength of a genin requires one percent of Nawaki's total cells, which costs 2 million Wish Power points to replenish. Currently, Nawaki's chakra reserves are 100 times that of an average genin. (An average genin can only use the Three Basic Techniques and cannot use C-rank ninjutsu.)

If he wanted to ensure a clone had the strength of an average chunin, he would have to split off ten percent of his total cells! (An average jonin's chakra reserves allow for one B-rank ninjutsu or ten C-rank ninjutsu.) If that clone were to die, it would cost over 20 million Wish Power points to replenish!

Therefore, he would not use the True Clone Technique unless absolutely necessary! Because if a clone with low strength is easily killed, while the loss of a small amount of cells can be recovered naturally, it still results in a loss of chakra. If a high-strength clone dies, he not only loses chakra but also shortens his lifespan due to the excessive loss of cells!

However, if he uses a True Clone to perform reconnaissance missions, combined with the Mayfly Technique, Object Transformation, and his sensory secret technique, he could transform into an ace spy capable of infiltrating any organization!

Since the focus of reconnaissance and espionage missions is on lurking and intelligence gathering rather than direct combat, the strength of a genin is sufficient to handle any situation! Even if his cover is blown, he can use the Mayfly Technique to escape at any time. In the unlikely event of an accident leading to the clone's demise, he can spend 2 million Wish Power points to replenish the cells. Though it is painful, it is better than losing years of his life, and with his current reputation, he could gather that amount in just half a year. As for the chakra of a genin, Nawaki could train to regain it in less than a hundred days; such a loss is negligible.

Since Nawaki's plan was quite sound and he had already demonstrated his sensory capabilities, Torifu Akimichi said no more and decided to proceed according to the plan.

The squad returned to a state of calm and continued to press forward with their heads down.

An hour later, following the map, Nawaki led the group to the vicinity of the first bandit stronghold.

"We're here." Looking at the mountain fortress in the distance through the leaves, the group stood still within the high canopy of the trees. This position offered concealment and prevented them from making noise that might alert the bandits nearby by startling wild animals.

Looking down from their vantage point, they saw a large number of armed bandits patrolling the distant stronghold. The main gate, various intersections, and the entrances to important buildings were all guarded. Judging by the discipline displayed by these men, they were completely different from the rabble of ordinary bandits; not only were their actions methodical, but the entire stronghold was devoid of any chaotic noise. This was no mere bandit den; it was a sturdy fortress guarded by a well-disciplined army!

"What should we do now, Nawaki?" Seeing the scene in the distant stronghold, Shinnosuke lost his previous relaxed expression, his voice becoming serious and unconsciously lowered.

After all, he was only a genin who had spent a little over a year doing D-rank missions and had never experienced the baptism of battle. Although he possessed some strength, he could not help but be intimidated by the aura of a group of well-trained "veterans" who had seen blood.

While Nawaki was like him in that he had never killed anyone or experienced bloodshed, he was, after all, a person with the mature mind of two lifetimes; even at the age of one, he could remain calm and composed under Orochimaru's killing intent. To a transmigrator who had mastered the strength of a jonin, these bandits, despite their imposing appearance, were nothing more than "mobs" that could be wiped out in one go.