Shinsei's Visualization Method didn't have any particularly noticeable effects in his previous life. However, in this world, it has proven remarkably effective. After practicing Visualization Method, Tsunade has now successfully mastered Sage Mode.
After training, Chakra Sasuke Uchiha's chakra control and mental strength have been significantly enhanced. Even after being hit by Uchiha Itachi's Tsukuyomi, he was able to recover within two days.
In the original story, Kakashi was bedridden for a whole week.
Shinsei's training method already includes Visualization Method, and its effects are particularly outstanding. To date, his Chakra control is unparalleled in the Shinobi World.
With basic Ninjutsu, one can already put their hands together in prayer position and summon whatever is called.
He even considered testing Uchiha Itachi's Tsukuyomi to gauge his own mental strength. After all, he hadn't encountered a ninja with stronger mental power than himself, not even the legendary Madara Uchiha.
Using this method of cultivating spiritual power to exchange for the Nara Clan's Shadow Ninjutsu, the Nara Clan would definitely not suffer a loss.
However, what Shinsei offered in exchange was dispensable to Shinsei, while what the Nara Clan needed to exchange was the very foundation of their existence.
Shinsei seemingly acquired the Nara Clan's Ninjutsu through a simple exchange, or even without the exchange, but there are many hidden conditions involved.
Without strong power and background, and without sufficient integrity to back them up, the Nara Clan would never hand over their Ninjutsu; on the contrary, it would provoke a collective resistance from many secret technique clans.
Upon entering the room, Shinsei patted Shikamaru's shoulder as he lazily lay on the sofa and said, "Come on, I'll take you somewhere." The two then shifted their position and found themselves in a vast, unfamiliar space.
"Where is this?" Shikamaru immediately sensed something was wrong. There seemed to be no up, down, left, or right, and no reference points. There was only a vast expanse of white, yet no source of light could be seen.
"This is my spiritual space. Everything here is created by me. I brought you here and will teach you the methods of cultivation."
Shikamaru wasn't surprised; he had already guessed how things would end when his father took Shinsei to see the Ninjutsu scrolls. Shikamaru, usually so lazy, finally showed a hint of anticipation on his face.
As a classmate, Shikamaru had long been interested in Shinsei's rapid improvement. Shinsei was the top student in their class, and arguably in a league of his own if all previous Ninja Academy graduates were considered.
Shinsei didn't keep anyone in suspense. With a wave of his right hand, crisscrossing black lines appeared in the white space. At the intersections of the black lines, chariots, horses, cannons, prime ministers, and warriors formed from black shadows appeared.
On the other side, a similar configuration of white shadows appeared. Black and white shadows faced each other across a river. A warrior made of black shadows took a step forward, while a white cannon on the other side moved to the left. A black horse stepped over two squares.
As clever as Shikamaru is, he has already realized that this is a new way of playing.
The cannon fired, and the horse turned and ran away.
After just one round, Shikamaru had already mastered the basic gameplay. The two teams then engaged in a dazzling display of skill. After one game, Shikamaru couldn't wait to explore new variations.
"I'm going to pass on my Visualization Method to you, which can enhance your mental strength." Shinsei was Shikamaru on Visualization Method that he had created on the spot. In his previous life, the Buddhists said that there are 84,000 thoughts in a single breath.
Therefore, a person's spirit is being consumed every moment. The essence of Visualization Method is to use one thought to guide ten thousand thoughts, thereby conserving mental energy and increasing the upper limit of mental strength.
Simply put, calming the mind can increase mental strength. The reason there are different Visualization Method is that Visualization Method can also bring additional benefits.
The Visualization Method taught to Shikamaru were essentially tailor-made for him. Shikamaru excels at strategic planning, but his own abilities limit his potential. At this stage, Shikamaru's most frequently used method is still Explosive Tag. Observing the deduction of a chess game can increase his mental strength limit; visualizing shadows can increase the strength of his shadows.
After Shinsei demonstrated it again and explained the precautions for the Visualization Method, Shinsei had a thought, and the two returned to the room.
Ignoring their curiosity, Shikamaru closed his eyes to rest, trying to recreate the scene he had just witnessed in his mind. Almost instantly, Shikamaru stopped thinking about it.
Imagine a grid of crisscrossing pieces, each engraved with a rook, knight, cannon, bishop, advisor, and pawn. He can't yet play like Shinsei, who can effortlessly pit black and white pieces against each other; he can only use pieces covered in inscriptions instead.
He quickly calmed down and began playing a new game against himself. The new gameplay was particularly appealing, and he soon forgot all about visualization and focused intently on deducing the moves.
Seeing that Shikamaru remained silent for a while, Choji moved closer to him and cautiously touched his arm. Suddenly, Shikamaru opened his eyes and shouted, "Go!"
Choji looked completely bewildered, almost dropping the potato chips he was eating.
Shinsei sensed something was off. Had Shikamaru forgotten the precautions he'd given him and was instead focused solely on playing chess with him?
If it requires excessive mental exertion, it won't achieve the desired effect of visualization; instead, it will only make you more tired. Shikamaru is so smart, he wouldn't do something so foolish, right?
After saying goodbye to his three classmates, Shinsei ate, trained, and meditated.
The next day arrived.
As Shinsei entered his office, he heard a knock on the door. Shikaku Nara walked in and handed Shinsei a scroll.
Shinsei took it and opened it. Inside, it was filled with basic knowledge about Yin-Yang Release. Judging from some of the sentences and tone, some of the knowledge about Yin Release clearly came from the Yamanaka Clan, while the basic knowledge about Yang Release came from the Akimichi Clan.
"Thank you, Shikaku. Please convey my gratitude to the Yamanaka Clan and Akimichi Clan. I will also offer some knowledge in exchange."
" Shinsei, you're too kind," Shikaku said, expressing his gratitude, but he had no right to refuse the other two clans.
After seeing Shikaku off, Shinsei's face showed a hint of amusement. In fact, Shinsei and the Ino-Shika-Cho Clans's actions had already crossed the line.
As a disciple and assistant to the Hokage Hokage, what is he planning to do by secretly exchanging benefits with the ninja clan?
Fortunately, the Hokage is Tsunade, who basically has unconditional trust in Shinsei.
If the third generation were to take the throne, Hatake Sakumo would be a prime example.
Even now, Shinsei immediately told Tsunade, "I want to be Hokage."
Instead of suppression, whether overt or covert, they asked, "Why did you take over so early?"