The Tsuchigumo Clan and Their Forbidden Art

"Alright, Yaku Daibu, I've done what you wanted."

"Would you two like to explain your clan's forbidden techniques to me now, or after we receive the imperial edict?"

While instructing Quan to fetch the imperial edict, Feng glanced at Yaku Daibu and Yi En no Gyōja and casually asked them a question.

According to the Konoha calendar, it is now the beginning of Konoha 61. Naruto will graduate from the Ninja Academy in two years, and the Hokage storyline will officially begin.

So, all things considered, from Madara's resurrection to Kaguya's rebirth, it's only been about five years.

Although in Feng's plan, they would never have the chance to be resurrected in the present world as the story goes.

But a plan is just a plan. As long as Black Zetsu cannot be dealt with, there will always be changes.

However, in order to deal with possible unforeseen circumstances, Madara and Kaguya will eventually appear.

And later on, there will definitely be Isshiki Ōtsutsuki Clan such as Kinshiki.

Now that the Eight Gates have been eliminated, learning Senjutsu capable of dealing with Six Paths level and Otsutsuki has become an urgent matter for Feng.

"This..." Without seeing the official edict, Yaku Daibu and En no Gyōja were still somewhat hesitant.

But just a moment later, Yaku Daibu took a deep breath, having already made up his mind.

"Sir, please take a look at this first."

He slowly walked up to Feng, then suddenly ripped off his clothes, revealing his somewhat ferocious back.

In the center of his back, embedded in Yaku Daibu's body, was a fist-sized, grayish-black bead, with blood vessels and flesh twisted and coiled around it like tree roots.

Upon seeing this, Feng finally had a vague recollection deep in his mind: this thing appeared in the original anime's storyline involving Utakata, the Six-Tails Jinchuriki.

He couldn't recall the specific details or circumstances due to the passage of time.

However, in the anime, the girl who would become the inheritor of the forbidden technique of the Tsuchigumo Clan also had such a ferocious back, which is why Feng remembered this matter so vividly.

Tell me more about it.

Feng snapped out of his thoughts, looked down at Yaku Daibu again, and spoke.

"Yes, sir!" Yaku Daibu, then continued, showing his back to everyone as he spoke:

"The so-called Tsuchigumo Forbidden Art actually all originate from this."

When our ancestors were researching Senjutsu, they unexpectedly obtained a Spirit Orb in a place with extremely rich Natural Energy.

It may appear to be an inanimate object, but it breathes like a human, except that while humans breathe air, it breathes Natural Energy.

Moreover, its breathing is extremely slow and calm, and it is not noticeable unless you observe it carefully.

Our ancestors made this discovery by chance, and also found that it would not petrify no matter how much Natural Energy it absorbed. They hoped to study it so that we could also absorb Natural Energy without petrifying.

Unfortunately, our race's capabilities are limited, and we have never made any progress in researching how to absorb Natural Energy without petrifying.

In the end, they only managed to devise a clever trick: embedding the Spirit Orb in the body of a member of their tribe, and then using magic to control the Spirit Orb's breathing intensity.

Yaku Daibu began to speak, explaining in detail the forbidden techniques of his family.

"Then why are people who set beads unaffected by Natural Energy?"

Feng, however, was not entirely satisfied and wanted to know more.

"We don't know the details either. All we do know is that those who coexist with it are unaffected by Natural Energy, just like the Spirit Orb."

"Well, you mentioned before that the forbidden technique of inheritance means that the person who has this bead can save those at risk of petrification by absorbing the Natural Energy from other people."

How confident are you about this?

"Grown ups..."

"This...! Could it be that you, sir, intend to personally research Senjutsu?"

Chieftain, Natural Energy is too dangerous; it's best not to try it rashly.

Yaku Daibu Yi Dabu was about to answer, Yashiro Uchiha, who was standing to the side, was startled by what he heard and immediately stopped him.

The Uchiha finally produced such a great clan leader; we can't let Senjutsu ruin him. If they want to research it, they can let others do it; there's no need for them to do it themselves.

"Uncle Yashiro, don't worry, I know what I'm doing and I know what to do."

After all, I value my life very much.

Feng smiled upon hearing this, explained to the other party, and then looked back at Yaku Daibu:

"Go on."

"Yes, sir!"

As the current inheritor of forbidden techniques, I can indeed save people in danger by absorbing the Natural Energy from others.

However, this requires ensuring that person stays by my side at all times so that I can keep watch over them.

Otherwise, even a few more seconds of delay would be too late for me to Rotation."

A few seconds? That should be enough.

By the way, is there a limit to how much Natural Energy you can absorb?

Also, is the substance released immediately after absorption, or can the release be delayed?

Upon hearing this, Feng finally smiled with relief.

But they continued to ask some key questions.

"Based on our Tsuchigumo Clan's research to date, the Spirit Orb has no upper limit, but as its host, I cannot withstand too much of it."

As for release, it depends on how much is absorbed.

For small amounts, I can delay releasing them for a long time;

A little more, can delay for a few seconds;

But if there's too much, I'll lose control and release it immediately once I reach my limit.

"Hmm... how much is too much for you?"

For example, if someone absorbs a slightly excessive amount while cultivating Senjutsu, their body may petrify.

Is it a lot or a little for you?

"How often does an individual absorb a slightly excessive amount of Natural Energy?"

That's very little for me."

Yaku Daibu answered this question with absolute certainty.

"Haha, good, very good."

Feng was quite satisfied with this answer.

The Tsuchigumo Clan couldn't figure it out because they didn't know how to practice Senjutsu; they simply used Natural Energy, or at most, added Chakra as well.

Of course, it's impossible to cultivate Senjutsu in this way.

The correct method is to fuse Natural Energy, physical energy, and spiritual energy in a balanced ratio of 1:1:1 to form Senjutsu Chakra.

Feng was very clear about this method.

Thus, knowing the method and the final result, as long as Yaku Daibu can do as he answered, ensuring safety even if he fails to cultivate for a time, then by trying a few more times, even if it's just by luck, he might eventually succeed in mastering the Senjutsu.

"My lord, the imperial edict has been brought."

At that moment, Uchiha Izumi returned from outside with the daimyo's edict already stamped.

"Okay, give it to them."

Feng didn't even glance at it, and directly ordered Quan to give the edict to Yaku Daibu.

"This... is true, an edict from the daimyo."

Father! We are finally no longer trapped in Mount Katsuragi.

The Tsuchigumo Clan is finally saved.

Despite Feng's dismissive attitude, Yaku Daibu received the imperial edict with trembling hands. Upon confirming its authenticity, he burst into tears and embraced his father, En no Gyōja, in a heart-wrenching sob.

"Lord Huo Feng! On behalf of the entire Tsuchigumo Clan, Yaku Daibu (En no Gyōja), salute you."

From this day forward, our clan will be your absolute followers, and will follow your lead without question."

The two cried for a while before calming down, and then simultaneously kowtowed and knelt before Feng.

"Alright, get up. We can talk about being fawned over and following orders later."

Now, the decree is given to you: Yaku Daibu, stay by my side and assist me in cultivating Senjutsu.

"You, En no Gyōja, take this imperial edict back and bring your Tsuchigumo Clan to the capital. I will have someone reserve a place for you."

Feng waved his hand, showing little interest in what the two were saying.

This is no longer the case when he first arrived in the Tea Country, when he was all alone and anyone could easily pledge allegiance to him.

For him now, if it weren't for the extraordinary value of the Tsuchigumo Forbidden Art, even if this clan wanted to join Feng's ranks, they wouldn't even have the qualification to meet Feng.