Half a Jinchuriki

"The first method is to seal external chakra using sealing techniques, utilizing them as a means of auxiliary control."

"Sealing techniques?"

Chiba suddenly thought of something. It seemed that the methods those bosses used to borrow external chakra were basically all sealing techniques. Could it be that Jiraiya intended to teach him sealing techniques? This didn't seem like Jiraiya's style at all.

"Yes, sealing techniques are the most common of all methods, and logically speaking, they are also the most universal, but..."

As he spoke, Jiraiya shook his head.

"However, this method is not suitable for you. It requires one to possess a sufficiently high level of mastery in Yang Release to control external chakra, and more importantly, it requires a suitable sealing array."

With a soft sigh, Jiraiya said helplessly, "In fact, if I were to use some of the data in my possession, it might not be impossible to design a suitable sealing array for you. But these things are the private property of Konoha, and some even involve high-level secrets regarding Konoha's development of Tailed Beast power. I cannot hand these things over to you."

Hearing this, Chiba felt quite helpless. In truth, he really wanted to learn the sealing techniques Jiraiya possessed. One had to know that even in the later stages, the role of sealing techniques was immense, yet he just couldn't get his hands on them.

For a moment, Chiba felt a bit depressed. It was clear that Jiraiya had all the good stuff, yet he couldn't extract a single thing.

Setting aside the frustration in his heart, Chiba asked again, "Then what about the second method?"

"The second method is to use certain weapons or secret devices to convert external chakra into pure chakra, but..."

"It is quite obvious that you currently lack the conditions and ability for this. Perhaps with the sensitivity and control Nagato has shown toward chakra, he might be able to do this in the future, easily replenishing anyone, but it is clearly not possible right now."

"Then what about the third?"

"The third method is actually quite rare. I gained inspiration from Nagato, and I believe this method is the most suitable for you."

As he spoke, Jiraiya took out a scroll.

"This is the data I have obtained while helping Nagato develop his Rinnegan over these past few days. After many days of observation, I discovered that Nagato can devour the chakra of others."

"Devour chakra?"

Chiba suddenly thought of something. Could it be the ability of the Preta Path? He knew Nagato could absorb others' chakra, but could he also expel it?

Just as Chiba was deep in thought, Jiraiya continued, "According to my research, Nagato's five-element chakra possesses great inclusivity. External chakra can be controlled by him and slowly broken down into his own. Even I cannot achieve this level of control over chakra. If possible, this might eventually develop into some special abilities."

It had to be said that Jiraiya had indeed been giving Nagato some special tutoring these days, but that was normal; after all, apart from teaching some ninjutsu, there wasn't much else Chiba and the others could offer.

Nagato, however, was completely different. Anyone would inevitably be curious upon seeing the legendary Rinnegan, and the more Jiraiya studied it, the more he realized the potential of these eyes was truly endless. Over these past few days, he had already sporadically tested out some minor abilities.

Chiba even suspected that the various techniques Nagato would develop in the future might all contain some of Jiraiya's guiding philosophy.

"Of course, these things are still too far off for you right now. My initial idea is to use Nagato's ability to freely convert chakra to imitate your chakra."

"Imitate my chakra?"

"Correct. In the Ninja World, some twin brothers can transfer chakra to each other. Their attributes and the ratio of Yin and Yang are usually very similar, allowing them to transfer chakra without rejection. I think we should be able to utilize this point."

"In fact, the Jinchuriki of some ninja villages are created by finding children who already exhibit chakra attributes similar to those of the Tailed Beast. They choose children with the smallest attribute gap and the lowest rejection rate, and through the blending of drugs and secret arts, they gradually let the child adapt to the external chakra. Of course, the mortality rate is extremely high."

"There is actually still danger?"

"With the violent chakra of a Tailed Beast, there is naturally danger. However, your chakra should be relatively peaceful, so it shouldn't be that severe."

As he spoke, Jiraiya began to have Chiba input his own chakra into Nagato's body, letting Nagato simulate it.

"Theoretically speaking, it doesn't need to be simulated too precisely. As long as the simulation has a certain degree of similarity, it is enough to reduce the rejection reaction to a minimum. On this basis, you can slowly grind and adapt to each other."

Soon, Nagato began to try changing the Yin-Yang and five-element ratios and precision of his own chakra, continuously inputting the simulated chakra into Chiba's body, asking if Chiba could adapt.

At first, these chakras would clash because they were too abnormal, even making Chiba feel a bit uncomfortable.

But soon, as Nagato continuously improved it, the feeling of rejection began to diminish.

Finally, after a long while, Chiba discovered that after Nagato's chakra was transmitted into his body, his own chakra no longer attacked it.

Closing his eyes, Chiba could perceive two types of chakra appearing within his body.

One was his own, and the other was Nagato's. Although the two still could not merge and would occasionally even show slight friction, they were indeed coexisting.

It was somewhat similar to the interaction mode between Naruto and the Nine-Tails' chakra?

Tentatively utilizing this portion of chakra, Chiba also discovered that this chakra did not resist.

"Clone Technique!"

Instantly using this chakra to form the hand seals, Chiba successfully released the ninjutsu.

Staring blankly at the clone in front of him, Chiba asked in confusion, "It's actually this simple?"

"Haha." Jiraiya laughed, "It really succeeded, just as I hypothesized. However, this kind of thing is not simple at all."

As he spoke, Jiraiya listed the conditions for using this technique.

"First, you must find someone who has sufficient chakra and is willing to lend it to you. However, generally speaking, everyone's chakra is barely enough for their own cultivation, so how could they possibly lend it to others?"

"You must know that the loss during such a transmission is immense, and it can only be converted from high precision to low precision; it is truly too wasteful. If it weren't for the fact that Nagato's chakra is overly vast, others wouldn't be able to afford such a technique. Honestly, looking at Nagato's current rate of chakra growth, it wouldn't be impossible for his chakra to surpass a Tailed Beast in a few years. Only with such vast chakra can one utilize this technique."

"Besides that, apart from Nagato, I haven't seen many people who have such control over chakra, being able to freely convert chakra attributes like this. With your special attributes, I estimate that you wouldn't find a ninja in the entire Ninja World who could be a match for you."

Fine, hearing Jiraiya put it this way, Chiba also realized that this matter was not simple at all. Apart from Nagato, it was truly difficult for anyone else to achieve this.

Others who wanted to adapt to external chakra had to undergo difficult matching, or even gamble their lives like Orochimaru's Cursed Seal to see if they could adapt, whereas Nagato could actively adapt to others.

One could only say that the Rinnegan wasn't just powerful at giving himself a cheat, but it was also quite sharp at giving others one.

Regardless, Chiba discovered that he shouldn't have to worry about a lack of chakra anymore.

It seemed he could also enjoy the treatment of infinite chakra?

Just how useful having a lot of chakra was, one only had to look at Naruto's performance to know; it was definitely much stronger than ordinary secret arts or bloodline limits.

For a moment, Qiangu couldn't help but feel slightly excited.

It was practically like being half a Jinchuriki!