"Agreed."
"Whatever."
Tetsuhiro could only announce, "Then we'll do as you suggest, but the price can't be too high. We also need to offer preferential access to ordinary people and those with talent."
"Well..."
Tenzo Shimura spoke up at just the right moment. "I suggest dividing the Six Body-Refinement Techniques into six parts and using them as the ultimate rewards for outstanding contributions in each region and for various events."
"Excellent."
"That's a fine idea. As expected of Lord Tenzo."
"The Empire's master strategist certainly lives up to his reputation."
Everyone else praised him.
Tetsuhiro and his two companions also thought it was a good suggestion and decided to proceed accordingly.
"Of course, as pillars of the Empire, everyone present will be allowed to practice them."
"Madara." Tetsuhiro beckoned to him.
Madara Uchiha rolled his eyes, instantly understanding what he meant.
His Rinnegan spun, and he immediately cast a genjutsu on everyone.
They entered it in a panic. Before they could make sense of their situation, Madara suddenly appeared and impatiently explained the specific methods for practicing the Six Body-Refinement Techniques.
Unsurprisingly, he let a little personal sentiment creep into the process.
When they were released, all of them were dazed to varying degrees.
The worst affected rolled around on the floor, their heads hurting so badly they felt ready to split, wailing as though they were dying.
"Madara, what's going on here?"
Facing Tetsuhiro's questioning, Madara shrugged. "They're too weak, and their comprehension is poor."
"Oh. I'd better do it myself next time."
"There's going to be a next time?"
"Please spare us, Your Majesty."
"We truly have mastered everything."
"Yes, we've learned it all."
His remark set off a chorus of anguished cries below.
Madara spat disdainfully. "Weaklings."
Everyone shuddered and immediately stopped crying out.
"Well, if there's