" Jörmungandr, the World-Devouring Serpent, huh? That certainly fits the characteristics of Dark Release."
Jörmungandr, a world-destroying monster from Norse mythology, possessed a size that could encircle the entire world and an insatiable appetite, causing immense trouble for Asgard, ruled by Odin.
The fact that the Dark Release clone now uses such a name is a clear indication of its immense ambition to overthrow the Shinobi World dominated by the Six Paths.
"But with a name like that, can you live up to its prestige?"
He could understand the ambition of his Dark Release clone, but he was not optimistic about the Dark Release's current strength.
The reason is that the corpse's foundation is too poor. Even with a unique Kekkei Genkai like Dark Release, controlled by a special Shadow Clone, it can only exert the strength of Elite Jonin. Such strength is far from enough to support the clone's ambitions.
"Don't worry, I already have a solution to this problem."
Faced with the questioning of his own true form, Jörmungandr simply smiled. He walked into Kōki's room and took out a scroll.
Seeing Jörmungandr take a scroll out of his room, Kōki asked suspiciously, "Why did you take the second generation's research records out of my room?"
This scroll was the reward he received from Hiruzen Sarutobi after completing the Anbu mission, and he had been studying it for some time now. He just didn't know what Jörmungandr it for.
"Heh, have you forgotten what's recorded in this research log?"
"What else could it record? It's just some research on Yin Release Chakra and some secret techniques related to the physical body."
Kōki certainly knew what was recorded in the scroll; he had been studying it day and night for some time now.
The ability to successfully increase the number of Special Shadow Clone is precisely the result of this research record.
However, Kōki sensed a deeper meaning in Jörmungandr's tone. Could there be something in this record that he hadn't noticed?
"Does this study mention any methods to address your health issues? I didn't see any."
"Of course you didn't realize it. Ever since you got this record, you've been focused on research into Yin Release techniques. How could you possibly pay attention to the records that follow Yin Release? It was only because I saw some clues in it that I realized this record was no less valuable than Yin Release."
Jörmungandr also Shadow Clone separated from Kōki, so naturally it had the same memories as Kōki, but their personalities were different, so their focuses were also different. Kōki only focused on the Yin Release direction in the records, and only glanced at the records about the physical body.
However, he noticed the research on the physical body in the latter half of the scroll.
Moreover, he found a way to overcome his shortcomings through this physical research.
Kōki was still a little confused. Did the Second Hokage's research records have any other value besides the research on Yin Release?
"Seriously? You really didn't notice anything about the physical research behind Yin Release?"
Jörmungandr looked at the bewildered look in his own eyes and shook his head helplessly.
He could recall the later records about the physical body, even though they were the same memories, but as the original body, he had completely forgotten that aspect.
"Behind! Behind!" Jörmungandr reminded Kōki again.
After being strongly reminded by Jörmungandr, Kōki finally recalled the research on the physical body in the record in his mind.
In his view, they were all just ordinary Body Revival Technique, which, simply put, involved using Chakra to enhance physical strength.
Wait, an increase in physical strength?
Thinking of this, Kōki had a flash of inspiration, his eyes lit up, and he looked up at Jörmungandr. He was about to speak, but Jörmungandr interrupted him before he could finish.
"That's right, just like you thought, the Body Revival Technique that uses Chakra to enhance physical strength. This technique is perfect for a ninja like me with a weak body."
Jörmungandr's words made him realize the other value of the second-generation scroll.
He took the scroll from Jörmungandr's hand, opened it, and began to study it again.
After reading the scroll, Kōki breathed a sigh of relief. This body Body Revival Technique Body Revival Technique Jörmungandr, but it also had many flaws.
One problem is that this technique is not very effective at improving physical strength, and it can easily cause serious damage to the body.
At the same time, activating the Body Revival Technique requires a large amount of Chakra, and the more the body is strengthened, the more Chakra is consumed.
So he asked Jörmungandr, "While this Body Revival Technique can enhance your physical body, even if you use it, it won't help you break through the Kage Level Body Revival Technique. It will also cause considerable damage to your body; the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. It's better to leave things as they are."
Jörmungandr seemed to have anticipated Kōki's response, so he countered with, "Do you remember someone named Shinnō?"
" Shinnō?" Kōki didn't expect Jörmungandr to suddenly mention this name.
However, after thinking for a moment, he replied, "I know. I'm a survivor of the Sky Ninja Village, which was destroyed by Konoha in the original story. I'm also the creator of the Zero-Tails. What's wrong?"
"Since you know Shinnō, you should know his signature secret technique, the Body Revival Jutsu. After using this technique, the enhanced body can open all Eight Gates at once without harming itself. Moreover, opening the Eight Gates does not affect the body's strength or recovery ability, but rather further enhances its physical capabilities."
"But what does this have to do with our Body Revival Technique?" Kōki was also deeply impressed by the scene of Shinnō's transformation, but that was someone else's secret technique, and it didn't seem to have much to do with his own.
"You completely forgot that Shinnō's Body Revival Technique evolved from the Body Revival Technique stolen from Konoha."
"Think about it, Shinnō was able to strengthen his body to the point where he could withstand Rasengan without any problems not long after he stole the Body Revival Technique. This is enough to show that the Body Revival Technique we have can achieve the same level as him."
Jörmungandr was somewhat exasperated by Kōki's inability to grasp the key points. However, he still managed to explain to Kōki why he was optimistic about the Body Revival Technique.
"If I could apply the Body Revival Technique to the level of Shinnō, and also open the Eight Gates of my body, then my physical problems would be easily solved."
"Your idea is indeed very good, but you must understand that our technique is similar to, yet different from, Shinnō's technique. I cannot be certain what the consequences will be, nor can I predict whether the enhanced body will be able to open the Eight Gates without harming itself."
Kōki now understood Jörmungandr's meaning, but he couldn't be sure if his own skills could reach the level of Shinnō.
If something goes wrong Jörmungandr's physical body will suffer enormous damage; in severe cases, he might even lose his Dark Release clones.
Kōki's concerns were not unfounded; there was only one known user of Dark Release in the Shinobi World.
But Jörmungandr had already made his decision. "Don't forget, with our Medical Ninjutsu, we can find a balance between physical collapse and healing, achieving the ultimate physical body like Shinnō."
"Furthermore, if we don't use this method, how can we quickly improve our strength and achieve our goals?"