Strengthening Power

Land of Fire

Capital City

In the early morning, in the garden, Naraku, dressed in loose robes, and Prime Minister Nishio Masanami smiled as they held several arrow shafts without arrowheads and aimed them at a sake jug in front of them.

Pitch-pot is an ancient etiquette or game. The pitch-pot ceremony originated from the archery ceremony, which was one of the rituals used by feudal lords when entertaining guests, that is, inviting guests to shoot arrows.

Because the courtyard was not spacious enough to set up archery targets, or because there were too many guests to prepare bows for the competition, or because some guests did not know how to shoot arrows, pitch-pot was used instead of bows to entertain the guests and teach them etiquette.

At the same time, pitch-pot was a game used to entertain guests. In ancient times, while playing pitch-pot, archery skills were also explained, allowing people to learn archery in a game-like way.

In the ancient times of the Land of Fire, it was considered shameful for an adult man not to be able to shoot arrows. If a host invited a guest to shoot arrows, the guest could not refuse.

Later, some guests who genuinely couldn't shoot arrows used arrows to throw at the wine pot instead. Over time, the game of throwing arrows into the wine pot replaced archery and became a game played at banquets.

"Your Highness, your pitch-pot skills are superb! I admire you greatly!"

Having spent much time indulging in pleasure, Prime Minister Nishio Masanami repeatedly failed at the arrow-throwing game, and was filled with admiration for the Daimyo Uchiha Nara Naraku's perfect accuracy.

Naraku smiled and shook his head upon hearing this, and said softly:

"After all, I was once a ninja, so pitch-pot is no challenge for me."

Naraku's Shuriken Manipulation Technique; he can easily manipulate Shuriken to turn corners. Throwing them over a distance of several meters is naturally a piece of cake for him.

"My residence is also guarded by ninjas, but they cannot match Your Highness's power. Your Majesty's Kamui might is truly a blessing to the Land of Fire!"

Nishio Masao, displaying an expression of adoration.

"You flatter me; it's just a trivial skill."

Naraku smiled, shook his head, and waved his hand, indicating that such a successful pitch-pot was nothing to brag about.

Bang!

In the garden, behind Naraku, a sudden cloud of smoke appeared, and a ninja wearing Chakra Armor emerged from the smoke. The newcomer was none other than Naraku's trusted ninja Uchiha Tekka.

"Your Highness! Inabi and Ruofeng have awakened, and they show no signs of discomfort during this period of observation."

Tekka's concise report on his mission retained the style of the former Konoha Anbu Captain.

"Wow, they've woken up. After a week of observation, it means they've adapted to the new power..."

Naraku knew what aspect of observation Tekka's report was about. Inabi and Ruofeng both possessed the Mangekyō Sharingan, but their eyesight had significantly declined due to the use of this Dōjutsu.

Naraku was already very skilled at fusing the First Hokage Cells and the Uchiha bloodline. He had access to data from the Root, as well as Orochimaru and Hiruko's research on the First Hokage Cells, and his own research and application of the First Hokage Cells.

Significant breakthroughs have already been made in the transplantation and application of the First Hokage Cells. In particular, the transplantation of the Uchiha bloodline involves the harmonization of Yin Release and Yang Release, which greatly improves safety.

After a moment's hesitation, Naraku glanced at Tekka and said softly:

"Tekka, Ruofeng, and Inabi possess the ultimate Sharingan power, which is why they are able to control the transplanted power."

It's not that I don't want to implant it in you, it's that your pupil power is insufficient to suppress this force, and the risk is too high. You are my trusted and beloved general, and I don't want you to bear such unnecessary risks.

If you are able to awaken the ultimate power of the Sharingan in the future, I will transplant it for you as soon as possible."

Tekka is known for his sharp and decisive style, and his mastery of the Sharingan Three-Tomoe Sharingan, he is virtually invincible in Konoha's numerous Anbu missions, and it is difficult for him to encounter an enemy who can resist his eye power.

However, ever since Tekka learned about the Sharingan 'Mangekyo realm and the First Hokage Cells, his desire for power has been stirring within him.

"I understand. Through the power of the Cursed Seal, I can roughly understand your feelings."

Uchiha Tekka answered respectfully in a soft voice.

Naraku nodded, turned to look at the prime minister, Nishio Masanami, beside him, and said softly:

"The Prime Minister is to enjoy himself, put on airs, and return to the palace."

"Yes, sir!"

Nishio Masanami bowed and accepted the order. He didn't understand the details of the Daimyo's ninja training and dared not participate.

Upon hearing the words, Naraku's guards shouted loudly:

"Let's return to the palace!"

The guards and servants in the garden perked up and followed Naraku away.

Now that Naraku is Daimyo, he is usually accompanied by guards and servants who take care of his daily needs, as well as ostensibly protective bodyguards.

Naraku, accompanied by Tekka and his guards, returned directly to the palace and headed towards the Hall of Self-Cultivation Inabi and Ruofeng were resting.

Implantation of the First Hokage Cells was too dangerous, so Naraku left Inabi and Ruofeng in the palace to observe them and keep track of their every move.

A short while later, Naraku to the Hall of Self-Cultivation, which was originally Daimyo resting place for Hall of Self-Cultivation, and now Inabi and Ruofeng were resting there.

Ruofeng and Inabi were in the courtyard of the Hall of Self-Cultivation. Ruofeng sat on a stone bench in the courtyard, his skin was grayish-black, the color of the Cursed Seal Level 2, as if he was comprehending and adapting to the two powers he had gained during this period.

Inabi was standing next to a large tree in the yard, with one hand resting on the tree, seemingly testing his Wood Release technique.

Naraku and Ruofeng noticed Inabi's arrival immediately. Upon seeing Naraku, they stopped what they were doing and greeted him softly.

"Your Highness!" x2

"The Daimyo's formalities are quite numerous, really troublesome."

Naraku couldn't help but feel resentful upon hearing their respectful words.

Naraku has been the Daimyo for some time now, and his clansmen and the Konoha Ninja have changed their address to the honorific Daimyo.

"After a week, the First Hokage Cells should be stable and there should be no risk. How are you feeling?"

Naraku regained his composure and asked the two of them softly.

"Excellent!"

The language of Inabi is simple.

"My eyesight had deteriorated significantly, but now my hearing and vision are clear again. I can feel the enhancement of my pupil power and the sublimation of my Chakra!"

Ruofeng was somewhat intoxicated, gaining a profound understanding of the implantation of the First Hokage Cells. At the same time, the gray-black color on his body transformed into a magma-like glow, which returned to the Cursed Seal on his shoulder blade.

Seeing that the two were in good condition, had fully adapted to the Cursed Seal, and showed no signs of being harmed by the First Hokage Cells, Naraku felt relieved and smiled:

"Hehe, that's good. This is a miraculous item that was painstakingly developed through the sacrifices of countless people and the dedication of our Uchiha clan."

The reason we can improve and optimize our Uchiha Riki is because the source of this power is the First Hokage who pacified the chaotic world."

Naraku previously experimented with the First Hokage Cells on criminal Uchiha clan members. Through Naraku's deduction, he confirmed that clan members with the Mangekyō Sharingan could combine their power with the First Hokage Cells. The Mangekyo and Wood Release would suppress each other, and after balancing, the benefits to the Sharingan would be unparalleled.

After being injected with the First Hokage Cells, the Mangekyō Sharingan, which originally exerted extreme strain on the body's power, became gentler, and there were no more instances of blindness or pain throughout the body's cells when using Dōjutsu.

Moreover, after the injection of the First Hokage Cells, his physical strength was greatly enhanced. His body, which should have collapsed under the strain, achieved a certain balance due to the suppression of the Mangekyō Sharingan, much like the description on the stone tablet in the Naka Shrine, a combination of the power of the Uchiha and Senju, All Things in Nature.