At this moment, the owner personally brought over drinks and two dishes.
So shabby, looks like he's broke.
Seeing this, Aoki Tsuki said, "Boss, make a few of the restaurant's signature dishes, and get two jugs of wine. Put the bill for these two ladies on my tab."
"Okay, please wait a moment."
Konan glanced up at Aoki Tsuki, thinking that he would be more obedient after being humiliated by Tsunade, but he made another move.
No wonder this guy can succeed at everything and get along with everyone.
"What are you up to now? Don't think that just because you treated me to a meal I'll owe you a favor. I have plenty of money..."
Tsunade said this, but when it came to money, she clearly lacked confidence.
With her appetite, these two dishes wouldn't even be enough to fill a tooth gap. Shizune, following her, only grew bones and not flesh, becoming as thin as a pretzel.
Aoki Tsuki quickly chimed in, "I believe that with your reputation, the line of people wanting to invite you to dinner could stretch from the Land of Hot Water to the Land of Fire. It would be an honor for me to have this opportunity."
"Alright, just say what you want to say. Don't beat around the bush, while I'm still sober."
Tsunade had already started drinking.
Knowing he couldn't miss the opportunity, Aoki Tsuki quickly said, "Actually, I also know a little about Medical Ninjutsu, but there's a question that's been bothering me for a long time..."
"Why should I tell you?" Tsunade refused outright.
Most people would get stuck here, but some wouldn't.
"You're absolutely right, knowledge is priceless, but... I'm just an ordinary person, so consider this ten million taels as a consultation fee."
Aoki Tsuki took out a scroll from his person, unsealed it, and handed over a box full of banknotes.
When Shizune saw the box of money, her eyes lit up immediately. Heaven knows they were already penniless and had to be very careful with their meals.
Tsunade was a worldly person, and this amount of money was nothing to her. However, after seeing Shizune's expectant eyes, she gritted her teeth and had no choice but to compromise.
"Hmm... at least you know the rules. Go ahead and ask."
Upon hearing this, Shizune took the box, opened it on the spot, and counted the money. Doing business requires meticulousness and carelessness.
Aoki Tsuki smiled slightly and asked:
" Lady Tsunade, I've heard that you have in-depth research on Medical Ninjutsu and cells. May I ask, for someone without Kekkei Genkai, how can they perform ninjutsu without the aid of external forces?"
How can I break through my own limits and obtain more Chakra?
This problem plagued the vast majority of ninjas throughout their lives; secret techniques and the like could not be popularized and were not considered the fundamental solution.
Konan, standing nearby, was also secretly watching Tsunade, memories flooding back. 'She hasn't changed at all; she still looks the same as she did back then.'
Tsunade raised an eyebrow. Sure enough, a problem involving ten million ryo couldn't be simple.
She slowly extended three fingers and said, "Three directions. Chakra is composed of two kinds of energy: spirit and body. First is the spirit aspect."
One can cultivate an iron will through rigorous training, or gradually enhance mental energy through long-term meditation.
Another situation is that when protecting something important, even someone with unwavering faith may break through their limits.
Finally, this phenomenon actually occurs frequently in the war-torn Shinobi World, where many people's strength increases after years of fighting.
However, this method is rather dangerous.
Heaven cannot always favor those who win by risking their lives every time.
"Secondly, there's the aspect of cells. You can think of cells as bowls; they can only hold so much water. Any more and it will overflow. It's just that some bowls are big and some are small."
A ninja's body contains approximately 130 trillion cells. Through proper training, the number of cells and muscle density can be increased, thereby enhancing Chakra reserves.
Another approach is to improve the energy conversion efficiency of cells.
"How so?" Aoki Tsuki asked.
"Some people refine Chakra quickly, while others do it slowly. This directly determines endurance. Simply put, it's about the speed of cell metabolism. You should eat more good food regularly."
Another factor is oxygen supply. Special breathing techniques can increase the oxygen content inside the body, which is like adding fuel to the cells, thus improving efficiency.
Other techniques, such as Body Activation Technique, stimulate cells to become more active and accelerate energy conversion; they all convey a similar idea.
"I see."
His breathing technique somehow conformed to this rule, which greatly enhanced his combat power.
"Finally, there's the meridian system. If we compare Chakra to water, then the meridian system is like a river. Its width and resilience directly determine how much water you can hold and the speed at which you can release Ninjutsu."
The human body has a natural protective mechanism that limits the flow of Chakra in the meridians, and many of the tiny meridians are blocked and fragile.
Attempting this rashly could lead to disability; it requires meticulous practice and extreme patience.
The transaction was completed, Tsunade buried herself in a heavy drink.
"Thank you so much for your explanation, Lady Tsunade. I have benefited greatly from it," Aoki Tsuki quickly expressed his gratitude.
As expected of a professional, he succinctly explained his long-standing confusion in just a few words.
Fortunately, his efforts were generally on the right track; the more mysterious something is, the simpler its essence is, and it follows instinct.
Eating and drinking well, exercising, and cultivating mental strength are the basics.
With a good foundation, it becomes much easier to improve efficiency. For example, based on breathing techniques, one can use Lightning Release Chakra to Body Activation.
It's like simultaneously stimulating cells with an electric current while frantically adding combustion aids and fuel, and what's being added is Natural Energy of type 98.
If you floor the accelerator, won't it fly?
He had never actually tried the meridian system before. He had only focused on the source of Chakra and had never thought about its flow.
That makes sense; the speed at which you drive on a country road is definitely different from that on a highway.
Aoki Tsuki was greatly inspired and had some ideas based on his own situation. He just needed to think about them carefully when he got back.
That ten million taels was well spent.
Thinking of this, he lost his appetite and said to Konan, "Have you finished eating? Let's go then."
Konan nodded; in a way, she had somehow gotten a free lesson worth tens of millions of taels of silver.
"Bye-bye, Lady Tsunade." Aoki Tsuki greeted her happily and left the restaurant with Konan.
After the two left, Shizune glanced at the untouched food on the next table and said with a regretful expression, "What a waste! Even if you have money, you shouldn't spend it like this."
If they hadn't also served a lot of dishes, she would have wanted to take them over and eat them too.
"Hmph, this guy is no ordinary person. His breathing rhythm is unusual, and he has broad shoulders, long fingers, and piercing eyes. He's a master knife user."
Tsunade commented as follows.
"Why would someone who wields a sword be so fixated on the issue of Chakra?" Shizune, somewhat puzzled.
"Who says someone who uses a knife can't be good at Ninjutsu? Didn't you notice that these two walk without making a sound?"
This situation demonstrates a considerable degree of control over the body, especially an exceptional level of Chakra control.
Shizune looked completely bewildered; she wouldn't have noticed something like that.
"That girl seems familiar... Never mind, what does it have to do with me? Let's eat first, and then I'll try my luck outside later."
She couldn't be bothered with all the messy affairs of the Shinobi World; her own happiness was the most important thing.
Shizune then reminded her, " Lady Tsunade, our gambling debts are due a long time ago, aren't they...?"
For Tsunade, who always loses at gambling, this amount of money is far from enough for her to play with; she'd rather pay off her gambling debts first.
Tsunade immediately gave her a disappointed look and said, "Who says you have to pay back money on time just because you owe someone? It's okay if it's been ten or eight years."
"Fine," Shizune said helplessly.
It's just cheating.
"Don't just stand there, eat up! Someone's treating, boss...!!"
"Coming, coming, guest. What can I do for you?"
The boss came running over again; there was no way around it, this female tiger was clearly not someone to mess with.
"Could you make me a few more to take away?"
"Yes, that person already paid in advance and instructed that you be able to enjoy yourself to the fullest."
Tsunade nodded in satisfaction. "Hmm, at least you have some conscience. Go and do it."
"OK."
On the way back, sparks of wisdom flashed through Aoki Tsuki's mind; he wasn't good at going from zero to one.
But as long as others can inspire him, he can quickly find his own path.
Konan, on the other hand, was reminded of her time studying with Jiraiya after seeing Tsunade again, and remained silent the whole way.
After returning to the hot spring inn, the two went to their respective rooms.
Aoki Tsuki couldn't wait to start building the theoretical framework for meridian expansion. His breathing technique mainly activated oxygen, which was the combustion aid.
Now he wants to research a secret technique that can increase the speed of Chakra flow, expand meridians, and open up more hidden pathways.
The first concept that popped into my mind was the Tidal Theory: the rise and fall of tides caused by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon, and the rotation of the earth.
This phenomenon continuously causes fluctuations in the seawater, forming waves that constantly pound and erode the coastline, expanding the sea area.
If he were to apply this theory to expanding meridians...
Chakra circulates continuously within the body's meridians, so what is gravity?
Without a doubt, it is mental power. Ninjas rely on mental power to control the flow and path of Chakra, thereby creating specific Ninjutsu effects.
Tree Climbing and Water Walking are basic training methods; a more advanced method is Chakra Shape Transformation training.
He has already mastered all of these techniques to a high degree. Next, he wants to move towards an even more advanced direction, simulating tidal phenomena and manipulating Chakra to create waves and tides.
Repeatedly flushing the meridians, over time, can strengthen their resilience and width, and also clear out any blocked or unopened channels.
The convergence point of the meridians is not the dantian, but the heart. They circulate in accordance with the heartbeat, which is the natural source of power.
Let Chakra flow like blood, forming tides with the heartbeat.
While Aoki Tsuki was busy, Konan sat on the bed in a daze. Suddenly, she thought of something and got up to quietly leave the room.
At the hotel reception, the landlady was engrossed in listing which guests' breakfasts she needed to prepare for the next morning.
Sensing someone approaching, he quickly said, "Hello, how can I help you?"
"Thank you for what happened that night."
"Um...?... Sorry... I've been so busy lately... May I ask what it is...?"
The proprietress looked bewildered and was about to ask what was wrong when she saw the woman turn and leave.
'What a strange person.'
Konan felt dizzy and fled back to her room as if her life depended on it, her mind buzzing.
I've never had a serious relationship in my life, and my relationship with Yahiko was also quite naive; we only secretly kissed once.
Yahiko is a very proper person and has never taken advantage of her.
Needless to say, Nagato chose friendship over love, allowing Yahiko to be with her.
Now, just like that... someone has seen it...
She could only try her best not to think about it; it was too devastating!
'That bastard... I'll bury you inside Explosive Tag one day...'