The Secret Martial Art of Life

"Companion Serpent Meditation Method"

A wealth of information appeared in Orochimaru's memory. More than marveling at the power of the Shiraha Chakra, the training methods that resembled special secret techniques in his memory completely captivated Orochimaru's mind.

"Energy Particles? Will runes? Mental Power forging"

A wealth of unprecedented knowledge challenged Orochimaru's established cognitive framework.

Besides Chakra, there is another system of power.

Is this the source of Shiraha's immense power?

No wonder he was able to rise to prominence so quickly.

After obtaining the "Companion Serpent Meditation Method," the small bottle containing red liquid in Shiraha's hand exerted a fatal attraction on Orochimaru, as if the contents of the bottle could immediately grant him a tremendous boost.

Like a person dying of thirst in the desert seeing a bottle of water placed in front of them, the longing is incredibly intense and beyond imagination.

"Talent." Orochimaru's expression changed slightly. After sorting through all the information that appeared in his memory, he found that this powerful training method required a special talent, and he was not sure if he possessed it.

Shiraha noticed the change in Orochimaru's expression and understood. When they bumped fists and their Chakra connected, Shiraha used his Mental Power to test Orochimaru's soul talent. He did not have Wizard Talent.

This is normal, though. People with Wizard Talent are one in ten thousand, one in a hundred thousand in the Wizarding World.

Wizard (sorcerers) are inherently a high-end, monopolistic profession, and they don't need a large number of people.

A high-level Wizard is worth hundreds or even thousands of low-level Wizard.

Having witnessed the power of Meditation Method, let alone Advanced Meditation Method like the "Companion Serpent Meditation Method," even if Shiraha gave Orochimaru the ordinary Meditation Method he had cultivated in his previous life, Orochimaru probably wouldn't be able to resist the temptation.

Who could resist becoming Wizard and enjoying an elevation of their life's level?

In particular, as long as one absorbs his blood, one can obtain the power of bloodline and possess the aptitude to cultivate the "Companion Serpent Meditation Method," completely resolving the problem of soul weakening caused by the Impure World Reincarnation.

Shiraha gave Orochimaru Meditation Method derived from Orochimaru. As for the blood he shared, it would not be the purified blood of Shiraha. Therefore, if Orochimaru absorbs his blood, he will become his familiar like Lanke, and his bloodline limit will be level one.

It's not that Shiraha is stingy, but the path of combining sorcery and Chakra is inherently powerful, not to mention Orochimaru is the kind of ninja who is particularly good at research.

If Orochimaru were given purified bloodline, his potential would be even higher, and his advancement speed would naturally be faster.

If he were to change bodies after recovering from his soul's defects and then remove Shiraha's bloodline, Shiraha would lose control over him.

For ordinary people, changing bodies is almost impossible, but it's not difficult for Orochimaru.

Of course, changing bodies means completely giving up the enormous benefits brought by the power of bloodline.

Unless there is a better option, this is something no Bloodline Warlock could do.

"You've given me such a great benefit that I'm starting to suspect you have ulterior motives." Orochimaru's eyes flickered, but his main focus remained on the blood in Shiraha's hand. He finally managed to shift his attention and stare directly at Shiraha, as if trying to see through his intentions.

"I do have ulterior motives. If you, Orochimaru-sensei, absorb the blood here, you will become my person, and it will be difficult for you to resist me." Shiraha said with a smile, not playing dirty tricks on Orochimaru, but directly telling Orochimaru the consequences.

Because this is an open strategy.

Orochimaru pondered for a moment, then finally nodded and said, "Deal."

Shiraha handed the glass bottle containing his blood to Orochimaru.

Orochimaru took the glass bottle, his eyes flashing with fanaticism and stubbornness.

He refused to believe that he couldn't figure out the effects of blood; perhaps there was a way to obtain the benefits of blood while eliminating its effects.

Shiraha can do, he can do too!

"Jugo, go with Shiraha. I'll come back for you in a month." Orochimaru put away the glass bottle and turned to look at Jugo behind him.

"Yes, Lord Orochimaru," Jugo replied respectfully. After all, Orochimaru had saved his life and was only using him as a bargaining chip, so he had no complaints.

"In that case, goodbye then." Shiraha said with a smile, then turned and left, with Kimimaro and Jugo following behind him.

Orochimaru watched Shiraha's departing figure and couldn't help but lick his lips.

Thick fog blanketed the dense forest, reducing visibility to very low levels.

On their way, Kodama and Pakura, along with Shiro, encountered Shiraha, Kimimaro, and Jugo, who were on their way back to the Uzumaki Clan.

Actually, it was the Kodama that took the initiative to come to Shiraha, relying on its soul connection with him.

"Yagami Shiraha?!" When Pakura saw Shiraha's figure in the thick fog, her body tensed up immediately, and almost subconsciously, she assumed a defensive stance.

"Don't be nervous."

Kodama's gentle and deep voice rang out as she stepped forward and pretended to greet Shiraha.

Shiraha smiled and nodded in acknowledgment, and Pakura finally relaxed a little, remembering what Kodama had said earlier.

"Bai, come here," Kodama said softly.

"Yes, uncle."

Bai walked up obediently, looking somewhat timidly at the tall and handsome Shiraha in front of Kodama.

At this moment, Kimimaro and Jugo, who were behind Shiraha, were both staring at Bai Yu with curiosity.

"Bai, go with this Mr. Shiraha. He will provide you with a safe and stable living environment, a quality education, and help you become stronger," Kodama explained.

"Uncle, are you trying to kick me out?" Bai's eyes showed some reluctance and grievance.

"You said you'd help me, but you should wait until you've grown stronger, right? With your current abilities, following us will only be a burden to me."

Kodama Path.

"I understand! Uncle!" Bai's eyes hardened, and he nodded emphatically, "I will definitely work hard in my cultivation and become your most useful tool as soon as possible!"

"Mm." Kodama nodded, then turned and left.

Pakura glanced at Bai reluctantly before disappearing into the thick fog along with Kodama.

"Let's go," Shiraha said with a smile.

In the first part of the story, Bai Ke is one of Shiraha's favorite characters. He is a kind person who always uses the least lethal Senbon as a weapon and avoids the enemy's vital points in life-and-death battles. He should be treated gently by this world.

Ice Style is also an extremely rare Kekkei Genkai, formed by combining Water Style and Wind Style. Wind Style is the rarest Chakra attribute among the five basic attributes, and it is quite uncommon. Shiraha does not have this Chakra attribute yet. Although he can use Wind Style Ninjutsu, its power is not as great as that of ninjas who are born with Wind Chakra.

Of course, he doesn't usually use Ninjutsu against his enemies.

Since the Wood Spirit Avatar awakened Wood Release, Shiraha has become even more interested in various Kekkei Genkai, especially the ability to create new Kekkei Genkai by fusing different attributes, which have all sorts of strange and wonderful abilities. So he wondered what kind of powerful ability he would gain if he could fuse five attributes.

Even if he doesn't intend to pursue the path of Chakra to its fullest extent, Kushina will likely still need this ability.

Currently, there are very few people in the Shinobi World who possess Kekkei Genkai. The fusion of two attributes is Kekkei Genkai, and the fusion of three attributes is Kekkei Tōta. Currently, the only ninja who possesses Kekkei Tōta is Ōnoki, the Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure.

Of course, the First's Wood Release actually fused three Chakra natures: earth, water, Chakra yang.

However, normal Wood Release only combines Earth and Water attributes, with Yang Release Chakra being an additional supplement.

Therefore, Wood Release is not strong; it is only in the hands of a ninja like the First, who possesses a massive amount of Yang Release Chakra, that Wood Release can unleash its power to shake the Shinobi World.

"I wonder if Hiruko's ' Chimera Technique ' has been perfected after all these years. What would happen if he could achieve the fusion of the seven attributes?" Shiraha thought to himself, feeling that he had almost forgotten about his investment in Hiruko over the years. After all these years, it was time to collect some interest.

However, like Hiruko, Orochimaru was adept at concealing his tracks, and after he left the Land of Rice Fields in recent years, Shiraha lost contact with him.

However, it's not particularly difficult to find one if you really want to.

Orochimaru and Hiruko a close relationship; they are both very good at scientific research, so they may have had contact.

Shiraha led Kimimaro, Bai, Jugo back to the Uzumaki Clan and had just returned home.

Then Taichi came running out crying and shouting, "Daddy, my sister bullied me! I want to ride the dog too!"

"It's my older sister!" A childish and cute, yet fierce voice immediately came from the room.

A red shadow flashed by, and there was Hikari riding on the back of Kurama, grabbing its ears with both hands like a saddle, shouting at Taichi, "The dog is mine!"

Seeing the Kurama's helpless gaze, Shiraha's eyes revealed a hint of a smile.

Can't you control your daughter? She's even more violent than Kushina!?

The Kurama protested against Shiraha through its Chakra.

Shiraha: "I'll tell Kushina later that you said bad things about her."

Kurama: (┬┬┬┬)

I may not be human, but you really are a dog!

Seeing Taichi crying and making a fuss, Shiraha said, "Taichi, you are the older brother, you should give in to your younger sister."

"It's my older sister!" Hikari's voice rang out, blinking her beautiful big eyes as she looked at Shiraha with a serious expression.

The Hikari in front of me looks very much like Kushina when she was a child. She inherited Shiraha's outstanding looks and looks very cute and adorable.

Then look at Taichi, who's crying with snot running down his face.

Shiraha picked him up.

Taichi immediately stopped crying, made a face at Hikari, and then looked at Shiraha with hopeful eyes, hoping that he would uphold justice.

Shiraha took out a handkerchief and wiped Taichi's face in a counter-clockwise three-circle motion, then said, "Taichi, you are the younger brother, you should give way to your older sister."

Taichi: "?"

"Hikari, you come down too. Kurama is your elder; you can't treat it like this." Shiraha looked at Hikari beside him.

"Yes, Dad." Hikari got off Kurama's back, then looked up at Shiraha with her arms outstretched.

Seeing this, Shiraha picked up Hikari with his other hand.

Then, Shiraha turned to look at the three people behind him and said to Hikari and Taichi, "These three older brothers will play with you from now on. After a while, when you turn three years old, we will start training together."

Two months have passed since the great battle between the Uzumaki Clan and Kirigakure.

The top floor of the office building in the Uzumaki Clan grounds.

Inside the room, Shiraha sat cross-legged on the bed.

His originally fair skin gradually turned red. Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that his skin was gradually cracking, with blood spots and streaks appearing rapidly, and the muscles beneath the skin breaking apart inch by inch.

As if appearing out of thin air, streams of heat flowed through his body, making him feel as if he were soaking in a hot spring, his whole body warm and comfortable.

Shiraha's torn muscles quickly regenerated, reconnected, and became stronger, while the cracked skin also healed.

The hands seemed stronger, and upon closer inspection, a thin layer of keratin began to grow on the skin of the hands, like a membrane covering them.

He felt as if his whole body had swelled up.

Shiraha stood in front of the mirror and found that it was indeed the case. He was originally about 1.8 meters tall, but now he looked at least 1.9 meters tall. Moreover, his exposed arms and thighs were much thicker, and his whole body was bulging with muscles, making him look inexplicably bloated.

Her skin, which was originally smooth and fair and the envy of many women, has become rougher.

"What's going on? How could my body undergo such a drastic change?"

Shiraha frowned slightly, and the heat flowing through his body began to gradually weaken the next moment.

At the same time, Shiraha felt his bones begin to creak and grind, as if a force was squeezing his body.

Soon, to Shiraha's slightly surprised gaze, his body returned to its original well-proportioned figure of about 1.8 meters tall.

He noticed a lot of dead skin on his cheeks, hands and feet. He gently rubbed it, and like a snake shedding its skin, he peeled off a lot of dead skin. The skin that was exposed was as white as before, no longer as rough as before.

At this moment, Shiraha activated "Eye of Truth," and his body's information rapidly appeared, eventually transforming into a data stream. He quickly discovered the reason for the changes in his body:

[Colossus Skill: The Secret Martial Art of Life, Level 3 (Introduction, six levels in total); Special Effect 1: Each level achieved will enhance physical constitution; Special Effect 2: Starting from the third level, it will purify one's bloodline (Currently lacking a key core, it cannot be extended to higher levels, the limit is General-level)]

[Bloodline: World Tree Companion Serpent, Fourth-Level (White Phosphorus Serpent, Half Fourth-Level + Divine Tree, Half Fourth-Level); Bloodline Purity 74.5%, Quality "Excellent"]

"The Secret Martial Art of Life? Reaching the third level of the ' Colossus Skill ' is so much more difficult than I imagined? And there are six levels in total, strengthening the physique and purifying the bloodline!? This is..."

Shiraha's pupils contracted.

About five years ago, he successfully advanced to the first level of "Spirit Summoning Warlock", and after that, more cultivation methods appeared in the "Book of the Ancient Warlock".

Among them was a cultivation method called "Arcane Martial Arts," Shiraha chose one of the Arcane Martial Arts that suited his current needs—"Colossus Skill."

Because both "Colossus Skill" and "Crimson Dragon Calamity" are physical explosive cultivation methods, and both can temporarily enhance physical constitution and explosive power when activated, Shiraha spent about half a year practicing "Colossus Skill" on the island.

In just six months, he had reached the first level of perfection. At that time, he was already familiar with the changes in his body. In order to help Kushina as soon as possible, he did not continue to cultivate and try to break through to the second level. Instead, he went to the battlefield of Kumogakure and defeated the Third Raikage, A.

At the time, although Shiraha felt that the "Colossus Skill" was very powerful, he was, after all, Spirit Summoning Warlock, and naturally had to focus on the cultivation of his bloodline. The cultivation of the "Colossus Skill" and the "Crimson Dragon Calamity" were both short-term investments.

So after spending another six months successfully cultivating the "Colossus Skill" to the second level, he did not use the "Colossus Skill" as his main cultivation method because the difficulty of cultivation suddenly increased.

Until he began to materialize his Mental Power and started the painstaking cultivation process, while dealing with internal and external affairs and having a large number of Wood Spirit Avatar to help share the pressure, Shiraha continued to cultivate the "Colossus Skill" in his spare time from his research.

After four years of effort, he reached the second level of perfection in his "Colossus Skill". After several attempts to break through, he finally succeeded today.

However, the changes that occurred in his body after breaking through to the third level astonished Shiraha.

Most importantly, with this breakthrough, the purity of his bloodline actually increased by as much as 2.4%!

Shiraha's bloodline purity reached 70% when he advanced to the first level of "Spirit Summoning Warlock" and remained unchanged thereafter, until he discovered a treasure called "Star" in Star Hidden Village that resembled the body tissue of Mythological Creature. He absorbed the Energy Particles emitted by "Star", and his bloodline purity increased by 1.5% to 71.5%. However, this cost him 50 years of his lifespan, which for an ordinary person would mean the best years of their life disappearing in an instant.

For the next few years, he barely managed to raise his bloodline purity to 72.1%, and then no matter what method he used or what experiments he conducted, he could not improve it further.

However, after the "Colossus Skill" broke through to the third level, it actually had the special effect of purifying bloodlines and increasing their purity, which was an incredible surprise for Shiraha.

It's important to know that absorbing the Energy Particles dissipated from the "star" will directly affect one's lifespan. Unless it's the last resort, Shiraha will not easily use this method to improve the purity of his bloodline, as there is a high possibility of hidden dangers.

But the "Colossus Skill" is different!

Lacking a key core, it cannot evolve to a higher level; its limit is the General-level.

At this moment, Shiraha noticed the information displayed in the last line of data.

"The key core? What exactly is it? The sixth level isn't the limit!"

Shiraha fell into deep thought.

In fact, his future already has a clear direction.

He has found the path to advancing to the Fifth-Level or even sixth level of the Bloodline Throne.

Through the "Chain of Emotions," he can slowly collect Emotional Power and eventually accumulate and refine the "Emotion Rule."

However, having found a clear path to Fifth-Level and six, the biggest challenge he will face in the future is how to advance to Fourth-Level "Star Warlock".

Even if one's bloodline reaches Fourth-Level, it doesn't guarantee that one will advance to Fourth-Level. Fourth-Level is the second qualitative change for Wizard (sorcerer). The first qualitative change is when an apprentice advances to become Formal Wizard or sorcerer. No matter how many apprentices there are, they will not pose a threat to Formal Wizard (sorcerer).

Similarly, even during the heyday of Wizarding World, Fourth-Level Star-Level being was still a very important figure. This was because Star-Level beings could physically traverse the universe and even invade Alternate Dimension. No matter how many Third-Level Wizard (sorcerers) there were, they would be helpless against the "Star-Level" spells of Fourth-Level being.

The Star-Level is the threshold to the path to eternity. The Wizarding World invades and plunders one plane and civilization after another. In addition to exploring the truth, a very important reason is that it needs more resources to support more Star-Level beings and stronger beings of Fourth-Level and above.

Therefore, improving bloodline purity is the absolute key to Shiraha's advancement to Fourth-Level. As for everything else, it is a means of 'protecting the way' and a key to determining the strength between people of the same level. Although it is also important, improving bloodline purity is Shiraha's primary goal before reaching Fourth-Level.

The emergence of "Colossus Skill" not only gave Shiraha an excellent way to improve the purity of his bloodline, but also showed him another path.

"General-level, Ancient Sound Civilization. Equivalent to Fourth-Level of the Wizarding World!"

Shiraha searched for information in the book "Ancient Yinduo Sorcerer" and eventually obtained a general comparison of the information.

"So, not only me, but even my descendants can purify their bloodline by learning the Secret Martial Art of Life. If I find the so-called key core, wouldn't I be able to develop the Secret Martial Art of Life to a higher level, and then break through to the Fourth-Level or even higher level through another path?"

Shiraha's heart stirred.

Originally, he did not intend for all his descendants to follow the bloodline path, because it was indeed a shortcut. However, he was also restricted by Shiraha, the source. Perhaps some of his descendants would surpass him and have even greater talent.

For example, his daughter, Yagami Hikari, has an amazing talent in the Chakra path.

She perfectly inherited Shiraha's learning ability, as well as Kushina's physical and Chakra talents.

Since seeing the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, Shiraha has sensed the terrifying residual Chakra aura and Energy Particles emanating from it, and has gained a higher understanding of the upper limit of the Chakra path.

Therefore, if Hikari chooses to follow the path of Chakra, Shiraha would be very supportive.

The amount of Chakra the body can withstand is related to one's constitution and bloodline.

Chakra path, Arcane Martial Arts, and sorcery—you can specialize in one path, cultivate one or the other, or even pursue all three simultaneously, as long as you have enough time and energy.

"Now that we've established diplomatic relations with Kumogakure, it's not a good time to find an opportunity to fight the Third Raikage, A."

Shiraha thought to himself, "It seems I still need to find Kushina to have a match with."

At the same time, Miroku, the Priestess of the Demon Country, received intelligence from her subordinates.

"The people of Iwagakure have detained our caravan in the Earth Country? They say there are contraband items on board?" Miroku frowned as he looked at the contents of the scroll.

"Yes, Lord Miroku, the other party's attitude was very tough, and it was obvious that they were deliberately looking for trouble."

The ninja who delivered the message said respectfully.

Miroku nodded and said, "I will handle this matter and temporarily suspend the drug trade with the Earth Country."

"Yes."

"In addition, send someone to the Land of Whirlpools to convey the information. I hope my worries are unnecessary."

"Yes."