Promising the future ahead of time, starting with Naruto

Chapter 275 The Path of the Ninja!
"Lord Xuan Yi, is it true that one cannot become a Kage without 10 chakra?"

The young Jonin inquired, and judging from his clothes, he was from Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village), in his twenties. Judging from his chakra reserves, he was basically a done deal.

The only things that can be improved are combat experience, chakra nature transformation, chakra form transformation, and chakra control.

Physical strength, after maintaining its peak for more than a decade, will inevitably decline.

Finally, just like Hiruzen Sarutobi in the original Konoha Crush plan who fought Orochimaru, his stamina declined, and he was out of breath after only a few moves, not even daring to use his shadow clones casually.

It's important to know that even though Kakashi in the original timeline was weak, he could still use the Shadow Clone Technique.

Without stamina, no matter how exquisite your ninjutsu is or how many techniques you've mastered, you won't have a chance to use them.

In comparison, Hiruzen Sarutobi, after being resurrected through Edo Tensei, appears to be more powerful.

At his peak, Hiruzen Sarutobi's chakra reserves were definitely no less than Jiraiya's 10 chakra reserves, and might even have been at the level of a tailed beast.

Take Kakuzu, for example. He uses his ultimate moves like crazy, but he only has about 9 chakra.

Therefore, even if Hiruzen Sarutobi's chakra at his peak was only 10 chakra, he would still be a more terrifying turret than Kakuzu.

Moreover, Hiruzen Sarutobi is not just a cannon emplacement.

In the original timeline, during the Nine-Tails' rampage, the Monkey King was able to use the Ruyi Jingu Bang (a magical staff) transformed from a monkey demon to stab the fully-formed Nine-Tails so far, which speaks volumes.

In the current timeline, Kakuzu has already fought Hiruzen Sarutobi and was defeated.

In response to the young Jonin's question, Genichi Kishita smiled and said, "Of course, that's not absolute."

"Chakra is the foundation, the basis."

"If you possess superb nature transformation, form transformation, chakra control, and a sufficiently strong tactical mind, you can also have Kage-level abilities."

"A ninja's strength is reflected in many dimensions: chakra reserves, ninjutsu, genjutsu, taijutsu, hand seals, intellect, and speed."

“These dimensions are like planks of wood, which are then arranged to form a barrel.”

"How much water a barrel can hold depends not on the longest plank, but on the shortest one."

"Furthermore, the amount of water a barrel can hold depends on its size. And in my opinion, the size of the barrel is determined by the amount of chakra."

"The illusion techniques, ninjutsu, and taijutsu you possess are like pieces of wood of varying lengths."

This explanation makes Kisame and the others much easier to understand.

A ninja's fighting strength is like a bucket, as Genichi Kinoshita described it.

The amount of water a bucket can hold depends on both its size and its height.

However, without a doubt, as a basic form of chakra, the thicker the bucket, the better, as a thicker bucket makes it easier to become a Kage-level chakra user.

At the same time, when your other abilities are roughly the same, having a large amount of chakra naturally gives you a greater advantage.

If Kakashi had had Kakuzu's chakra in the original timeline, he wouldn't have been in such a sorry state.

If Kakuzu were to face Jiraiya, the scene would be spectacular, a dazzling clash of ninjutsu.

Unfortunately, Kakuzu is already dead.

Should we try using Edo Tensei...?

Genichi's thoughts were racing, but then he suddenly realized that some people could still be resurrected as whetstones or touchstones.

The thought flashed through my mind.

After repeatedly emphasizing the importance of chakra, Genichi Shushita said, "Next, let's talk about increasing the chakra limit. As I've mentioned before, currently, there is only one feasible method that I have verified."

"That is the development of bloodline limits, and even bloodline elimination."

“Some of you may think that bloodline limits are very mysterious and difficult to cultivate, but you must understand that the so-called bloodline limits, or even bloodline elimination, are actually a kind of nature change. It’s just that this nature change is formed by the fusion of two or three basic nature changes.”

"The birth of a new nature change can alter a person's physique, thereby increasing the amount of chakra."

"Back then, my chakra reserves were just average, but now... no one can match them."

Upon hearing this, Hozuki Suigetsu instinctively asked, "How many bloodline limits has Lord Genichi mastered?"

In an instant, all eyes turned to them. Kisame couldn't help but laugh; the little guy was truly courageous!

Hozuki Mangetsu really wanted to beat his younger brother to death. How could he even ask such an idiotic question?

Genichi Shushita didn't find it offensive and laughed, "I haven't counted how many bloodline limits there are."

"However, I have mastered all the bloodline limits that exist in the ninja world."

One sentence silenced the entire room.

Let alone the Cloud Village and Iwa Village ninjas who were familiar with Genichi Kinoshita, even Naruto and the others were dumbfounded and even bewildered.

Is this what people say?
Hozuki Suigetsu was stunned at first, then swallowed hard and muttered to himself, "All bloodline limits, how many... how many are there?"

After his initial shock, Shikamaru's expression turned serious: "All... could it be that he's mastered the Byakugan as well?"

He did know that Genichi Kishita possessed the Sharingan.

Ino couldn't help but exclaim softly, "This...this is too exaggerated!"

No one can help but think it's an exaggeration.

But no one doubted Genichi Kinoshita's words.

However, Genichi Shushita then dropped another bombshell: "Bloodline Limits and Bloodline Elimination can not only change one's physique and increase the upper limit of chakra, but also extend one's lifespan."

This is something that not many people knew about before, and now it can be considered the first time it has been made public.

This caused another uproar.

Extend lifespan.

Live longer.

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Kiba Inuzuka couldn't help but ask, "Lord Genichi, how much longer can one's lifespan be extended by mastering a bloodline limit?"

Genichi Shushita smiled and said, "There's no way to quantify this yet."

"But you can ask the Third Hokage."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's physical strength had been declining, but he returned to his peak after mastering his bloodline limit.

The fluctuations in kechara levels clearly reflect the strength or weakness of the body.

The reason why Genichi Koushi brought up the topic of extending lifespan today was to plant a seed and further change the mindset of ninjas.

From the Warring States period to the era of ninja villages, ninjas had essentially become war machines and mercenaries.

Genichi Kishita didn't really care, but it wasn't in his best interest.

While war often drives the rapid evolution of the ninja system, as times change and prolonged peace emerges, another catalyst is needed.

Genichi Kishita chose the option of extending his lifespan.

I don't know if it will work, but I'll give it a try.

Genma Shushita continued, his gaze sweeping over the shocked crowd: "Above Jonin is Kage, and above Kage is Super Kage."

"What is Super Kage? It is the power that surpasses the Kage level."

"The Shadow Master possesses the chakra of a Tailed Beast and the power to overwhelm a Kage-level opponent."

"Naruto, Sasuke, the First Hokage of Konoha, and Madara Uchiha before he became the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki are all among them, and the First Hokage and Madara Uchiha are the best among the Kage."

Naruto couldn't help but feel smug: "So I'm already a Kage-level expert, huh? Hehe!"

Genichi glanced at Naruto, then said, "Above Kage level is Six Paths level, which possesses chakra surpassing that of Tailed Beasts."

"For example, Madara Uchiha, the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki; for example, the Sage of Six Paths; for example, me."

"And above the six realms, there is another path..."

"Therefore, your path as ninjas is still very, very long."

(End of this chapter)