One Piece: The World King Who Emerged from the White Town

Under these circumstances, the Nara clan now keeps a low profile, staying at their clan's residence and minimizing their outings.

To avoid giving Danzo an opportunity to attack him.

Even the most discreet family settlements, like those of the Nara clan, are surprisingly easy to find.

Not to mention that the Yamanaka clan and Akimichi clan, who were on the same side, also had their territories nearby.

Anyway, Abel found this place without much effort.

Everyone here plays with shadows, and he's really looking forward to the Nara clan providing him with some creative moves and novel ideas.

"Let me see where the most hidden place is."

While using his Observation Haki to control the location of everyone in the camp, Abel controlled the Shadow Mage to constantly move through the shadows, searching for the place where the Nara clan stored their family secret techniques.

A large family like theirs must have a place that serves a similar purpose.

Considering the secret nature of the Nara clan's arts, this hidden place should also be somewhat related to shadows.

Following this direction, Abel quickly located a room that appeared ordinary but was actually quite strange.

Although no one lived there, it was cleaned exceptionally well, without a speck of dust.

What's even more interesting is that all three walls inside are covered with candles.

If they are only used for lighting, obviously not so many candles are needed.

If we exclude other possibilities, there is very likely only one answer.

The purpose of these candles is to provide a stable light source to create shadows.

This discovery suddenly gave Abel a sense of fun in solving a mystery, so he continued his investigation, leaving no corner unexplored.

Before long, he actually discovered something else.

On the only wall without candles, there are actually three holes arranged in a triangular shape, each about the thickness of a finger.

It's just that it's been specially concealed, so it's hard to notice unless you look closely.

Looking through the hole, Abel discovered a mechanism he couldn't understand.

And you can vaguely see the entrance behind it.

By this point, he was certain that he had found the right place.

Solve the puzzle?

No need at all!

With a thought, the shadow mage in front of Abel burrowed directly into one of the holes, changing shape easily like liquid and flowing in smoothly.

Once the Shadow Mage entered the other entrance, Abel immediately swapped places with him, and the two instantly switched positions.

So Abel easily passed through the obstacles ahead.

He was lucky, really.

Since the Nara clan had only recently built their new family residence, the mechanisms they set up were not as complex as before, and were even somewhat rushed.

After all, for them, hiding the secret room was simply to protect themselves from those with ulterior motives.

This level is sufficient.

If they were to encounter an enemy they couldn't withstand, and were driven all the way here, then whether they hid or not wouldn't really matter anymore.

Just like when Pain invaded Konoha!

So Abel indirectly benefited from this situation.

Recalling the Shadow Mage, Abel entered the entrance and proceeded downwards.

As if sensing something, the torches on both sides of the passage were immediately lit.

One minute later, he successfully entered the so-called secret room.

This place contains many scrolls, all of which represent the accumulated knowledge and heritage of the Nara clan over the years.

But Abel wasn't interested in any of that; he was only curious about the extent to which the Nara clan had researched shadow magic.

After all, individual wisdom is limited. The Nara clan has been able to continue to this day and become a prestigious clan in Konoha. There must have been many outstanding talents among them.

Perhaps some insight into the use of Shadow Techniques could provide him with a lot of inspiration.

It even led to some unexpected uses.

With this in mind, Abel began to search carefully among the densely packed scrolls.

What he didn't know was that the moment the torch was lit, the air circulation mechanism of the entire secret room was activated.

This was not a big deal; it was just to ensure air circulation so that the burning torches would consume all the oxygen, causing people to suffocate.

The problem is that Abel sneaked in.

What would someone outside do if they discovered a thief had broken into a family's secret room?

At this moment, Abel had no idea when the Nara clan would notice the anomaly and arrive; he was overjoyed to have found the scroll of the Shadow Technique.

Upon opening it, one finds the basic hand seals for Shadow Techniques, various extended ninjutsu, and usage tips.

It can be said to embody the wisdom and treasures of the entire Nara clan.

Of course, this is on the premise that one is able to practice Shadow Technique.

Otherwise, this scroll would be useless to outsiders, worthless.

Abel skipped over the training methods, which were useless to him, and focused on the Nara clan's development and experience in using Shadow Techniques.

The various methods of using shadow magic described in the book greatly broadened his horizons and inspired his creativity.

Some of these techniques were things he could think of, and they coincidentally came together.

Some of them were directions he had never considered or things he had subconsciously overlooked.

For example, the ninjutsu 【Shadow Imitation Shuriken】infuses chakra into a special chakra weapon and throws it to pin down the opponent's shadow, while the user can move freely at the same time.

Abel could perfectly achieve the effect of this move.

Moria can cut out other people's shadows with scissors, so it's no problem for him to use his weapon to pin down other people's shadows and thus restrict their movements!

This is the use he had previously overlooked.

For example, someone named Nara Shikaichi mentioned an idea that could be used to shrink or enlarge the area of ​​a shadow by changing the form of the light source.

Is it possible to develop a ninjutsu that can instantly expand one's shadow area without relying on any external force?

If this can be achieved, it will mean that shadow imitation will be more unpredictable and its success rate will increase significantly.

Chapter 551 The Man Without a Shadow

This idea is a bit far-fetched!

It is understandable to use a light source and physical means to change the size of a shadow.

But how can the shadow area be increased without the aid of any external objects?

Is it based on the nature transformation of chakra?

Abel was initially a little confused.

However, when he realized that he didn't have any chakra at all and wasn't using a Shadow Technique, he immediately broke out of that framework and looked at the idea again, and suddenly everything became clear!

Because he doesn't need to put himself in the other person's shoes to think about how to solve the problem.

He only needs to think about what he should do!

He doesn't know shadow techniques, but he possesses the power of the Shadow-Shadow Fruit. Fundamentally, he can develop any ability related to shadows without any restrictions.

This alone is something that cannot be compared to the narrow definition of Shadow Technique!

In addition, he also possesses the power of the Dark-Dark Fruit.

Light can change the size and shape of shadows.

Is darkness not acceptable?

Don't forget, the essence of a shadow is also darkness!

When the light is blocked, darkness is created.

So, is it possible to increase the area of ​​the shadow by injecting more darkness into it?

It makes perfect sense logically!

Now suppose we are in a completely dark place with no light at all, would a shadow still exist?

If this exists, does it mean that everyone's shadow is connected by default within this area?

Because darkness is shadow!

Abel couldn't help but feel excited, but he didn't have time to verify it now.

He plans to develop all of these abilities when he has more time later.

Regardless of its usefulness, once he develops a Devil Fruit ability to an extremely high level, he will inevitably come into contact with Devil Fruit awakening!

That's the most important thing!

What's the point of playing with Devil Fruits if you don't awaken them?

As one ingenious idea after another popped into his head, Abel truly felt that this trip was worthwhile.

Who says you can't take advantage of the system once you've gained consciousness?

Didn't we get a great deal? We even made a huge profit!

Just as he was immersed in the ocean of knowledge and unable to extricate himself, the ventilation system of the secret room was turned on and discovered by the Nara clan.

Then it was reported, and it immediately attracted attention.

Because no one went into the secret room today, and the secret room's mechanism door was not opened.

So the question is, why was the ventilation system inside triggered?

Could it be haunted?