Konoha: Unable to learn ninjutsu, they had to develop their own.

Chiba was a little curious.

He initially didn't mind not getting paid; his main goal was to find a strong man to hold off the other Akatsuki members. But now…

Since Jiraiya has offered himself up, there's nothing more to say.

"It's a shadow-related ninjutsu. I originally wanted to create a ninjutsu similar to the Shadow Imitation Technique, but I found that it wouldn't work, so I only created a stealth-type ninjutsu."

Then, Jiraiya looked around, finally fixing his gaze on Chiba's pen and paper.

Chiba tore off a sheet of paper and handed the pen over.

Jiraiya quickly wrote it down.

Toad Shadow Manipulation Technique!

"This technique is actually a kind of Yin-style transformation. It transforms into the opponent's shadow and controls the opponent's spirit and body. The only drawback is that it prevents breathing."

Jiraiya explained.

Chiba pondered for a moment, then vaguely recalled its origin—

Jiraiya used this technique when he infiltrated Amegakure, but Konan saw through it later.

Konan was able to see through it, not because of the technique itself, but because Pain knew from the beginning that Jiraiya had infiltrated through the Rain Tiger Free Technique.

He picked it up and studied it carefully.

Immediately afterward, a flash of inspiration struck Chiba.

Isn't this the direction in which the Nara clan should be completed?

Previously, Chiba had suggested to the Nara clan that they combine certain techniques of the Yamanaka clan, incorporating mental attacks and illusions into the Shadow Imitation Technique.

And then there is...

The shadow has become more materialized.

This is a direction suitable for the Nara clan's shadow imitation technique.

The latter requires an extremely large amount of chakra and the ability to control it, which the Nara clan currently lacks. Therefore, the former is actually a better fit.

“Jiraiya-senpai, this technique of yours isn’t very useful to me, but the Nara family desperately needs it. I think you two could cooperate.”

Chiba thought for a moment, then looked at Jiraiya, "Are you interested in the Nara clan's techniques?"

“I’m not very good at Yin Release, and I’m not very interested in that stuff. Besides, I’m trading it for an improved Yin Seal. If they’re useful to you, you can give it to them.”

Jiraiya waved his hand, not caring about the Shadow Imitation Technique.

His shadow imitation skills are very strong.

but.

With Jiraiya's strength, ordinary ninjutsu is of little use to him. On the contrary, Chiba's technique allows him to accumulate Sage Chakra in advance and enter Sage Mode directly during battle.

Isn't this a hundred times better than any secret technique?

Jiraiya rubbed his hands together.

There's one thing I need to clarify beforehand.

Chiba said seriously, "We can use it because we are from the Fire Temple lineage, while you are from the Myoboku lineage. Whether the same method can be used on you is still unknown, which is also one of the points I want you to test."

"clear."

Jiraiya nodded.

Natural energy is incredibly diverse, and different people and methods can lead to drastically different results.

For example, the result of failing to cultivate Sage Mode at Mount Myōboku is petrification, while the cultivation of Sage Mode at the Fire Temple is relatively safe, but cultivating Sage Mode is extremely difficult.

There are significant differences between the two, which may lead to different effects of Sage Chakra.

such as.

If humans store too much Sage Chakra, will it cause them to petrify?

If that's the case, blindly imitating it is suicidal.

Jiraiya pondered for a moment, then had an idea in mind.

"Once Naruto wakes up, I'll take him to Mount Myōboku for training. As for the organization..."

"Let the village take the lead then. This kind of thing can't be done by an individual. Besides, their side is practically infiltrated, so communication has to be kept secret. I'll figure something out."

The Sand Village presents a good opportunity.

The Sand Village currently has a large number of ninjas from the four major villages besides the Stone Village, and as for their role in mediating between them...

Takigakure is perfectly suited to take on this role.

Their Seven-Tails Jinchuriki was attacked, so they would definitely be happy to join in; otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to protect their Jinchuriki with their abilities alone.

"I've already made up my mind, so I'll probably have to go back to Sunagakure again."

"Do you still have enough Sage Chakra?"

"No need, we can use the Flying Thunder Formation when we get back."

"..."

I almost forgot about this thing.

Jiraiya remained silent for a while.

He felt that after being away for a while, the whole village had become unfamiliar, and the ninjutsu was changing rapidly, with new ninjutsu appearing every now and then.

Just like this time.

He gave his ninjutsu to Chiba, but after returning, the Nara clan developed some variation of the Shadow Imitation Technique.

Konoha has a bright future!

he sighed.

"Is Naruto really alright?"

"It's okay, that guy is better than you. He won't have any problems even if something happens to you."

Chiba said irritably, "I'm going to the research institute, do you want to come with me?"

"no need!"

Jiraiya shook his head decisively.

Chiba nodded.

"That's settled then. If you need anything and can't find me, just come to the forest and find my shadow clone."

Although the current shadow clones will be taken back, one more will definitely remain.

after all.

The chakra consumption for this Sage Technique was indeed considerable.

Chapter 325 Chiba: You are the greatest reward

2023-04-17

hiss!

Chiba gasped.

When the shadow clone returned, the intense fatigue almost made him faint.

He took a while to catch his breath before he gradually recovered.

"Phew, no wonder the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique is listed as a forbidden technique. This is just the Shadow Clone Technique. If it were the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique, the consequences would be unimaginable."

Chiba thought to himself.

He still exercised some restraint in using shadow clones.

For a period of time, he maintained two shadow clones, but now he basically only has the Death Forest clone, which can continuously accumulate Sage Chakra for Chiba.

Besides itself, a considerable amount of Sage Chakra is also sealed in the sealing scroll on one side.

Release and absorb in one go.

Previously, as parasitic insects, they were not very intelligent and basically did not cultivate. Although they were relatively weak, they were very obedient and very easy for the Aburame clan to raise.

And now.

But now.

"I'm doing this for your own good. Although you've already mastered Sage Chakra, the true power of Sage Chakra lies in its application."

Chiba sneered, "You don't even have this much ability, yet you want to be the king of the insect race? Otherwise, I'll just go to the Sound Village and bring that one back."

Enraged, the claw brandished its pincers and shouted, "Catch it back! I'm going to fight it to the death!"

"This is a sound illusion. Take it and try it out. It would be best if all the Zerg could learn it."

The claw responded immediately.

The Insect King hesitated for a moment, then opened the scroll and began to read it carefully.

Chiba smiled.

Yu Nu Zhiwei couldn't help but complain.

Isn't it just studying?

Let's learn!

“Very good, you are the most powerful insectoid. No one is stronger than you. Those guys who mutated and evolved by relying on chakra are definitely not as good as you. I have always believed this.”

Previously, human intelligence was roughly equivalent to that of a six- or seven-year-old.

As it grew stronger, the hidden dangers that came with it gradually emerged.

"But those toads don't have many skills either."

"???"

The large pincers of the claw paused, and it looked at the opened scroll that was handed to it, falling into deep thought for a moment.