Promising the future ahead of time, starting with Naruto

Chapter 121 Soul Cultivation, Jonin Arrives (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets)
"The body is material and can be physically touched, but the spirit and soul are intangible and cannot be directly contacted, so there is no such thing as tempering and improvement."

Genichi under the tree pondered to himself, "Unless it's a state like the Spirit Transformation Technique."

"However, one's mental fortitude can be tempered through certain methods..."

"The spirit and soul are more complex and mysterious than the body."

Xuan Yi sighed under the tree, but then focused his mind again: "Perhaps the breakthrough lies in the art of spiritification?"

Currently, only the art of spiritualization can materialize the elusive spiritual soul.

So how should one cultivate?

Struck by lightning?

He should die, right?
Lightning Release Chakra Mode under a Soul Form?

Or rather... should we follow the suggestion we just gave Tsunade?
For example, using the properties of Yin Dun to nourish the spirit?

"Let's put the Lightning Strike and Lightning Release Chakra Mode aside for now, but we can try the Yin Release Chakra Reversal."

Genichi under the tree gradually formed a rough idea.

The essence of the Spirit Transformation Technique is that chakra and soul combine to form a spirit body that exists independently of the physical body.

This is a technique that allows you to enter an enemy's body regardless of distance and inflict damage.

It can be described as an enhanced version of the Mountain Clan's Mind Transfer Technique.

Besides being used to kill enemies, the Spirit Transformation Technique can also be used to transfer chakra.

During the Fourth Shinobi World War, after Kato Dan unleashed the Impure World Reincarnation technique, he entered Tsunade's mental world and gave her the chakra he carried.

So, is it possible to use Yin Release chakra and soul to create spirituality?
Genichi Kishita, who had already mastered the art of spirit transformation, thought it was feasible.

This technique itself does not require chakra nature transformation.

But what will the effect be?

Genichi thought for a moment, then stood up and said, "Lady Tsunade, I have to go home first."

Having said that, the person had already disappeared from the spot.

Upon seeing this, Tsunade couldn't help but mutter, "You brat, always rushing around like that."

……

Back home, Genichi Kishita sat cross-legged on the bed, then clasped his hands together, and a massive amount of Yin Release chakra appeared within his body.

The next moment, the soul separated from the body and floated above it.

"It definitely feels different; the spirit is more active and more solid."

Xuan Yi looked down at his spirit body under the tree. Although it also emitted a glowing light, it was obviously more restrained.

But apart from that, I don't seem to feel anything else.

Shuxia Xuan frowned, thought for a moment, and then his spirit returned to his body.

Next, Xuan Yi under the tree first created a shadow clone, and then his main body used the Spirit Transformation Technique again.

The shadow clone looked at the floating spirit, activated its Sharingan, and then cast the Binding God Technique.

Under the tree in the air, Genichi felt a force invading his body, as if invisible chains were trying to bind him.

But with just a slight effort, Genichi Shushita broke free of the invisible rope.

In spirit form, one is indeed more capable of dealing with illusions.

However, Genichi Kishita had never tested this before.

So he deactivated the spiritification technique and then cast it again, this time under normal conditions.

The shadow clone cast the Binding God Technique once again.

This time, Genichi Shushita clearly felt that breaking free from the Binding God Technique was a little more difficult.

"There are indeed differences."

Genichi Shushita was secretly delighted, then pondered: "The body needs energy, and the soul also needs energy."

"The body's abilities come from food, while the soul's abilities come from the body."

Can prolonged transformation of Yin nature into a spiritual form truly nourish the soul?
You'll have to try it to find out.

But how do I try?

After all, the art of spiritification cannot be used for a long time.

Firstly, it requires chakra to maintain, as spiritification continuously consumes chakra.

Secondly, the spirit cannot be separated from the body for an extended period of time.

Without a soul, the body loses control, and over time, it dies.

Otherwise, the Spirit Transformation Technique would be invincible.

unless……

Genichi Shushita's imagination ran wild: "Unless you throw your soul into the Yin Seal and take a bath!"

It might be worth a try.

Genichi immediately tried, and his spirit flew back into his body, but he did not release the ninjutsu. He remained in the form of a spirit and then came to the Yin Seal.

The internal space of the Yin Seal is actually the same as the internal space of the Tailed Beasts sealed by the Eight Trigrams; one's consciousness can naturally enter it.

The spirit entered the sealed space and used the chakra stored in the Yin Seal as a hot spring, immersing its entire body in it.

"In this way, the soul will have an inexhaustible source of power to sustain it, but the problem is..."

Genichi frowned. Although the spirit had returned to his body, he was unable to control it freely.

It simply offers slightly greater control over the body compared to a spirit leaving the body, and the physical body won't die even if the spirit leaves the body for an extended period.

However, this state is insufficient for the body to function normally, let alone engage in combat.

"This is not possible..."

Genichi immediately released the Spirit Transformation Technique, and his spirit body immediately dispersed. His chakra fell directly into the Yin Seal's chakra pool, while his soul merged with his body and disappeared from the sealed space.

On the bed, Genichi Shushita opened his eyes and frowned slightly.

The shadow clone said, "It seems we have failed."

Shuxia Xuan nodded, then dispelled the shadow clone, pondering to himself: "Under the Spirit Transformation Technique, it is impossible to control the body well, because the spirit body has actually become strongly separated from the physical body."

"Is it possible to condense a simple soul?"

With his hands clasped together, Xuan Yi lowered his eyes and attempted to condense a pure soul body under the tree.

It is neither a spirit bound to chakra nor a consciousness.

Cultivating spiritual techniques also requires the process of gathering one's spirit and separating one's soul.

But Genichi Shushita wanted something different; it couldn't be separated from the physical body.

I tried for half an hour, and all attempts failed.

Pausing for a moment, Genichi Shushita reconsidered: "Perhaps I should start with the consciousness body, using it as an anchor point within the Yin Sealing Space." The consciousness body is quite simple, since chakra itself carries spiritual consciousness.

With just a thought, a consciousness condensed within the Yin Seal's chakra pool.

Then, Genichi carefully used this consciousness as an anchor to gather spiritual power, gradually condensing his soul body.

Such attempts can only be made by the main body; there is no way to attempt them on a large scale using shadow clones.

Although shadow clones are physical clones, they do not have souls.

The consciousness of a shadow clone originates from chakra.

Therefore, the art of spirit transformation cannot be performed using shadow clones.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

That afternoon, Genichi was busy researching Ice Release cells in the Konoha Hospital laboratory when Shizune suddenly ran over and said that Might Guy was hospitalized.

Putting down his research, Genichi followed Shizune to the ward, where they happened to meet the doctor coming out. He asked, "Senior Yakujin, how is Kai?"

Wearing a mask, Yao Zhen smiled and said, "Xuan Yi... don't worry, that child is fine. He just overexerted himself."

Shuxia Xuan nodded his thanks, and then he and Jingyin went into the ward.

Then, embarrassingly, they discovered that Kai and his son were hugging each other and crying.

These tear ducts are overdeveloped.

"Xuanyi!"

Might Guy was the first to spot Genichi under the tree, and his tears stopped abruptly.

Might Guy turned around and wiped away his tears: "Lord Xuan, you've gone to so much trouble!"

Under the tree, Xuan Yi said helplessly, "Uncle Dai, just call me Xuan Yi."

"Kai, how did you end up so exhausted that you had to go to the hospital?"

Matt Kai scratched his head awkwardly: "Well, it's because I'm practicing a secret technique that my dad taught me."

really.

Genichi Kishita had already guessed it when he heard from the doctor that it was just a matter of overexerting his physical strength.

Eight Gates Dunjia!

After the initial awkwardness, Kai became very excited again: "Xuanyi, that forbidden technique is an extremely powerful physical skill. Once I master it, let's have a passionate and youthful battle!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Kai was struck on the head.

Might Guy earnestly admonished, "That technique isn't for fighting your own comrades!"

Matt Kai clutched his head and screamed.

Genichi and Shizune couldn't help but laugh.

"Uncle Dai, it's alright, it's just a friendly spar."

Genichi Shushita said he had made a date with Kai, and then left.

"Xuanyi, what do you think Kai's forbidden physical technique might be?"

Shizune asked curiously, "I don't think I've ever heard of any forbidden martial arts techniques."

Shuxia Xuanyi said, "Maybe it was developed by Uncle Dai himself!"

Silent exclaimed in surprise, "Developed by Uncle Dai? Is that... even possible?"

Might Guy, a perennial genin... that's a bit unbelievable.

Genichi smiled and said, "Nothing is impossible."

"Never underestimate anyone in this world!"

Regardless of whether the Eight Gates Formation was developed by Might Guy.

Simply cultivating to the point of being able to open all eight gates is already incredibly impressive.

Genichi Shushita had previously considered practicing the Eight Gates Formation, even if it was just a desperate attempt, it would be better than being powerless.

But now...

It's not cost-effective.

Unless there's absolutely no way to reach the level of the Six Paths in the future, it's worth a shot.

……

January 47, Konoha 2.

Genichi Kishita ended his vacation and brought Ina Uzumaki to the Anbu base.

This time, his leave had a bit of an "administrative leave" feel to it, and also carried a protective element.

The Hidden Mist Village released information about him and even set a bounty of 500 million ryo, causing his popularity to skyrocket.

But you can't take a vacation forever.

Konoha's resources are currently very strained; otherwise, a large number of ninja academy students wouldn't have graduated early in recent years.

Moreover, Orochimaru and Jiraiya are also very busy these days, doing missions everywhere.

Especially Orochimaru.

Despite his daily research, Orochimaru's workload is enormous, far exceeding that of Jiraiya and even more so than his senior, Sakumo Hatake.

Genichi Shushita and Ina Uzumaki received their equipment, and the two went to the changing room together.

Akimichi Tou and the other two were already here, but Sarutobi Shinnosuke and the others were not.

From today onwards, Genichi Shushita has become the squad leader, leading a squad on his own.

At the same time, the "Special" prefix was officially removed from his original rank of Special Jonin, making him the youngest Jonin in Konoha's history.

An 11-year-old Jonin, unprecedented!

After introducing Uzumaki Ina to Akimichi Tou and the others, Genichi Kishita led everyone away from the Anbu base and to wait in front of the Hokage Building.

This mission is to escort Hiruzen Sarutobi to the daimyo's residence in the Land of Fire.

War is imminent. As a ninja army supported by the Land of Fire, we need to report the situation to the daimyo of the Land of Fire and also ask him for money.

After all, the battle in Konoha was to protect the Land of Fire.

Now that both Kumogakure and Kirigakure are about to invade the Land of Fire, Konoha definitely needs money.

How can we protect the Land of Fire if we don't have money?
This makes sense.

After waiting for five minutes, Hiruzen Sarutobi appeared with Shinnosuke Sarutobi's small squad.

However, they were short-handed; Sarutobi Shinnosuke's small team only had four people, fewer than Gen Jushita.

With Hiruzen Sarutobi giving the order, Genichi Koushi led Ina Uzumaki and the others to clear the way.

(End of this chapter)