While recording the data, Tenpi said in a deep voice, "Those below the Immortal King realm who take it will explode and die because they cannot withstand the impact of its laws and the infusion of its energy. Immortal King Realm can only take one in their lifetime; taking more is useless. Its main effects are twofold: First, it helps Immortal King enter a state of deep enlightenment, with a certain chance of comprehending the rudiments of their own Saint abilities; second, it unconditionally raises the Immortal King Realm by one minor realm."
"Unconditionally raises a minor realm level? And even helps one comprehend the rudiments of Saint's divine power?" Kabuto Yakushi couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment, his eyes filled with shock. Breaking through the Immortal King Realm is incredibly difficult, requiring massive amounts of energy and a profound understanding of the Great Dao. Many people are stuck in a minor realm for hundreds or even thousands of years. Yet this Saint Heart Pill can unconditionally raise a realm level and even assist in comprehending Saint's divine power—its effects are simply heaven-defying!
Orochimaru's lips curled into a smile, "This is the power of Saint's flesh and blood, combined with our exquisite alchemy techniques and the blending of rare and precious herbs, to achieve such an effect. However, this also means that the production of the Saint Heart Pill will definitely not be high."
The news spread like wildfire throughout the core leadership of the Shinobi World. Tsubasa, Jiraiya, Sasuke, Naruto, Kakashi, Sakura, and others rushed to the research base. When they saw the three Saint Heart Pill with their own eyes and heard Tenpi announce their effects, everyone was deeply shocked.
"This... this is simply a divine pill!" Jiraiya he stared at the Saint Heart Pill in the jade bottle, his eyes filled with amazement. "With this Saint Heart Pill, won't our Shinobi World's high-end combat power experience a qualitative leap?"
Naruto clenched his fist excitedly. "To advance to a minor realm and even comprehend the rudiments of Saint's divine power! This is an opportunity we've been dreaming of!" He had already reached the Peak Immortal King, but had been stuck at that level for many years, unable to advance any further. The appearance of the Saint Heart Pill undoubtedly gave him hope for a breakthrough.
Sasuke's eyes also burned with fervor. His Rinnegan contained boundless potential, yet he had never been able to fully unlock it. If he could use the Saint Heart Pill to comprehend the rudiments of Saint's divine power, perhaps he could elevate his strength to another level, or even reach an even higher realm.
Tsubasa took the jade bottle, carefully examining the three Saint Heart Pill inside. Feeling the gentle yet powerful energy contained within, he pondered, "The effects of these Saint Heart Pill have indeed exceeded my expectations. But as you know, the flesh and blood of Sōichi and me are not inexhaustible. Sōichi was severely injured by me, his essence severely depleted, and the flesh and blood he can provide is only the portion he had initially possessed; as for my flesh and blood, each extraction requires a large amount of essence power, and recovery also takes time."
He paused, then continued, "I've estimated that, based on the auxiliary rare and precious materials that the Shinobi World can currently collect, we can only refine a maximum of three Saint Heart Pill per year. At most, no more than five."
A maximum of five per year?
The excitement on everyone's faces subsided slightly, replaced by a hint of solemnity. Although there weren't many powerful individuals in the Shinobi World who had reached the Immortal King Realm, there were certainly more than five. The few Saint Heart Pill available each year had undoubtedly become the most precious and top-tier strategic resource. How to allocate them had become a thorny problem.
"Resources are limited and must be prioritized for allocation to those who need them most and can bring the most value to the Shinobi World," Jiraiya said in a deep voice. "This is a matter of great importance concerning the Mirai of the Shinobi World, and we cannot afford to be careless in the slightest."
"That's right." Tsunade nodded in agreement, "The core of refining the Saint Heart Pill is the flesh and blood of the Tsubasa Saint; we only played a supporting role. Therefore, the Saint Tsubasa has absolute authority over its distribution."
All eyes were on Tsubasa.
Tsubasa nodded slightly and said, "The distribution of Saint Heart Pill must balance fairness and strategic value. After discussions with Tsunade, Jiraiya, Jiraiya, and other core Orochimaru, we have initially set the tone: Saint Heart Pill will be prioritized for my direct bloodline, as well as for absolute core members who have made great contributions to the Shinobi World and reached the Immortal King Realm."
He looked at everyone and explained, "My direct bloodline contains the nascent form of Saint's blood. After taking the Saint Heart Pill, not only will their cultivation level increase, but their bloodline potential will also be further activated, potentially allowing them to grow into new top-tier combat forces in the Mirai. This is beneficial to the long-term development of the Shinobi World. As for those core powerhouses who have made great contributions to the Shinobi World, their improvement in strength is an improvement in the strength of the Shinobi World, enabling them to better Guardian Ninja world."
To put it bluntly, this decision was primarily to be handled internally by the Ten Family, while also rewarding a very small number of outstanding non-royal individuals. As expected, the news sparked some criticism. Some powerful individuals who had reached the Immortal King Realm but whose contributions were slightly less than others inevitably felt a bit resentful. However, the vast majority expressed their understanding.
After all, the Saint's flesh and blood came from Tsubasa, and the core of the refining team were all from the Tsubasa faction. As the only Saint in the Shinobi World, Tsubasa was the guardian deity of the Shinobi World, so it was inevitable that resources would be tilted towards his family. Moreover, the improvement of the Ten Family's overall strength would ultimately benefit the entire Shinobi World. If a new crisis were to occur in the Mirai, the powerful Ten Family would undoubtedly be the most solid backing for the Shinobi World.
In the days that followed, the distribution of Saint Heart Pill proceeded smoothly.
Among Tsubasa's immediate family members, Tenchu had already reached the Immortal King Realm and became the first person to take the Saint Heart Pill. The pill melted instantly upon entering her mouth, and gentle energy flowed throughout her body without any discomfort. She quickly entered a state of deep enlightenment, surrounded by a faint halo of laws. Three months later, Tenchu successfully awoke, her cultivation smoothly advancing to the Late Immortal King. She also sensed a trace of the rudimentary divine power related to Tsubasa's " Great Dao of Life," greatly increasing her strength.
The other direct descendants of the Ten Family who reached the Immortal King Realm also successively consumed the Saint Heart Pill. Although not everyone was able to comprehend the rudimentary form of supernatural powers, the improvement in their realm was real. The overall strength of the Ten Family was significantly enhanced in a short period of time.
Subsequently, Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki, as core powerhouses who made outstanding contributions to the Shinobi World, also qualified to take the Saint Heart Pill.
Sasuke consumed the Saint Heart Pill in the secret chamber. The pill's energy resonated strongly with his Rinnegan, countless streams of information flooding his mind, and countless fragments of laws swirling within his consciousness. He entered an unprecedented state of profound enlightenment, his Rinnegan's power operating wildly, seemingly deciphering the mysteries of Saint's divine abilities. Half a year later, Sasuke, his Rinnegan radiating a faint golden light, surrounded by a strange yet powerful spatial fluctuation. He had successfully grasped a rudimentary form of the " Great Dao of Space " related to the Rinnegan, enabling him to perform spatial jumps between star fields and distort space over a large area, resulting in a qualitative leap in both his defensive and offensive capabilities. Simultaneously, his cultivation level successfully broke through to the Late Immortal King.
Naruto consumed the Saint Heart Pill at Mount Myōboku. The pill's energy perfectly fused with the Nine-Tails Chakra and Senjutsu Chakra within him, the gentle yet powerful energy nourishing his limbs and soul. He entered a state of enlightenment, his mind constantly echoing his journey from a cheerful little genius to a hero of Konoha, and then to a guardian of the Shinobi World. He gained a deeper understanding of "his own way"—the way of protection, the way of inclusiveness, the way of bonds connecting all life. When he awoke, he emanated a gentle yet powerful aura, his Chakra became more refined and abundant, and his cultivation broke through to the Late Immortal King. More importantly, his mastery of Senjutsu became even more refined, even able to integrate the way of protection into the Senjutsu domain, creating a new and powerful domain Ninjutsu.
Besides them, Jiraiya, as a veteran of the Shinobi World, cultivated countless talents for the Shinobi World and turned the tide in times of crisis many times. He also obtained a Saint Heart Pill. After taking it, Jiraiya's cultivation broke through to the Late Immortal King and his understanding of Senjutsu reached a new level, creating even more powerful Senjutsu Techniques.
As the years passed, the few Saint Heart Pill each year, like a gentle stream, continuously nourished the high-end combat power of the Shinobi World. The number of strong members of the Ten Family increased, and the core strength of those outside the clan was also gradually improving. The overall high-end combat power of the Shinobi World entered a slow but solid upward trajectory.
Inside the secret chamber of the Ten Family mansion, the giant cocoon of the Tian Yu still floated silently. For three years, this translucent energy cocoon, shimmering with Hoshiki, had not changed at all, but the life force contained within it had become increasingly rich and sacred. Tsubasa and Tian Yueqing often came here to guard it, feeling the slow but steady transformation within the giant cocoon.
"It's been three years already. I wonder when the Tian Yu will awaken." Tian Yueqing looked at the giant cocoon and said softly, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.
Tsubasa grasped her hand, his gaze calm yet resolute. "Don't rush. Her transformation is fundamental, touching upon the deepest mysteries of her bloodline, and it needs sufficient time to nurture. I can sense that the energy within her is constantly accumulating and purifying. When she awakens in the Mirai, her achievements may exceed our imagination."
He looked up at the window, his gaze seemingly piercing through time and space, glimpsing the Mirai of the Shinobi World: " The Saint Heart Pill is just the beginning. As we continue to explore the path of the Saint, Mirai will surely find more methods to benefit everyone. The rise of the Shinobi World has only just begun."
On the giant cocoon, patterns resembling the veins of a galaxy flowed slowly, exuding a tranquil and ancient aura, as if echoing the words of the Tsubasa. And in the distant depths of the starry sky, it seemed that pairs of eyes were watching this star field, watching the Tian Yu breaking through, with anticipation and joy.
It is the Insect God of the Starry Sky Insect Race, the overlords of the universe.