"Eh?!"
As Shikamaru spoke, all the students in the class gasped.
After all, they had just been discussing how the Sage of Six Paths was the legendary progenitor of the Ninja World. Then, it was revealed that the Gold and Silver Brothers were descendants with the Sage of Six Paths's bloodline.
How could this not astonish them? Each one looked at Shinji, eager for an answer.
Shinji chuckled and nodded, saying, "Shikamaru is correct."
Instantly, the entire classroom became lively, with everyone discussing animatedly with their classmates. Shinji didn't stop them this time, the atmosphere was simply too enthusiastic.
After a long while, once the noise subsided, Shinji smiled and spoke, "Does it seem unbelievable?"
"Yes, sensei." The students all nodded and responded in unison.
"Actually, this isn't baseless talk, it's what Kumogakure has determined."
Many students looked at each other, for even Kumogakure had confirmed it. No matter how much they disbelieved it, it was true.
Shinji ignored them and continued, "Actually, it's also because the two of them had a special experience that led people, and even themselves, to believe they possessed a portion of the Sage of Six Paths's bloodline. But the truth of the matter is impossible to verify."
"It's a dramatic and contradictory existence, and it's mostly Kumogakure's way of highlighting the Gold and Silver Brothers' uniqueness and powerful abilities."
"After all, if a village's Raikage was assassinated by unknown nobodies, it would become a joke in the Ninja World for Kumogakure."
Facing Shinji's explanation, the students all agreed, as only this made sense.
The idea of so-called Sage of Six Paths' descendants appearing in Kumogakure made them very reluctant to admit it.
In their perception, Konoha was the number one ninja village.
Only Shikamaru and Sasuke were puzzled by Shinji's mention of the Gold and Silver Brothers' so-called special experience. After all, they were more familiar with his style.
If he was being so vague, it either meant he couldn't say, or there was a big secret hidden within.
Once they understood this, Shikamaru and Sasuke stopped dwelling on it. After all, they could ask Shinji for details at the training ground. This was something they had often done before.
Clap, clap—
Shinji clapped his hands, signaling everyone to quiet down.
"Today's lecture has other content in the Land of Lightning chapter of the Ninja World Encyclopedia. Now, I'll assign the topic."
"Each of you is to write a 4,000-character reflection on this chapter, including but not limited to human geography and Kumogakure's foreign policy."
"Ah?!"
Hearing this, everyone groaned endlessly.
"Alright, class dismissed."
Shinji chuckled lightly and dismissed the class.
As soon as he finished speaking, the dismissal bell rang immediately.
[Class completed, calculating...]
[Overall Rating: S.]
[Rewards: Chakra +800, Lightning Release: Black Panther, Lightning Release: Lightning Transmission.]
Shinji was very satisfied, as one was the Third Raikage's Ninjutsu, with considerable power.
The other was a derivative Ninjutsu of Kakashi's later Chidori, requiring a Shadow Clone to use, but its power could cut through the arm of a Tailed Beast in its outer garment mode. Similarly, its power was absolutely a force to be reckoned with among Lightning Release Ninjutsu.
Shinji nodded with great satisfaction. Indeed, interest was the fastest way to learn. Learning about some of the Ninja World's strange events could be considered an alternative form of learning.
Thinking this, Shinji turned and walked out of the school. He needed to properly understand Lightning Release like Black Panther.
And during yesterday's holiday combat training, he had gained Fuinjutsu from Naruto. He definitely needed to practice this thoroughly.
As for Shikamaru and the others, he gained standard Chakra and various elemental Ninjutsu.
Except for Choji, for whom he gained an advanced version of his Gluttony Form. However, Shinji temporarily did not plan to teach it to Choji.
After all, the converted energy would increase geometrically, and with Choji's current Chakra and the heat contained in military ration pills, he couldn't keep up at all.
As for the Fuinjutsu gained from Naruto, it was a modified version of Adamantine Sealing Chains.
It was no longer a Fuinjutsu that only the Uzumaki could use.
Arriving at the training ground, Shinji called out to Mimi to transform into his true form.
"Why?" Mimi asked, very displeased.
Compared to his true form, he preferred his current beckoning cat form much more.
Recently, he had been wandering around Konoha, and he had captivated many people. Wherever he went, he made businesses boom. Naturally, he also received 'gifts' from merchants.
Well, actually, it was a collaboration he had with some shop owners. He was responsible for being cute, and the shop owners would give him some things, such as dango and bean buns. All things Mimi loved to eat.
"If you don't want to, I'll have the Akimichi clan's shops cancel your meat supply."
Shinji glanced at Mimi. Was this fat cat getting too arrogant lately?
Mimi's face stiffened, looking at Shinji with disbelief.
"You're going too far! That's what I earned with my effort!"
"Oh? But I heard there's a shameless cat who used my name to ask them to add more meat." Shinji looked at this shameless fat cat, utterly speechless.
He could now so brazenly lie through his teeth?
Mimi immediately changed his demeanor, speaking politely, "Eh, it's just transforming into my true form, no need to say things that hurt our feelings."
Then he turned around, and a huge cloud of smoke erupted. The aura of a daiyōkai instantly spread out.
Shinji looked up at Mimi's mountain-like figure and couldn't help but exclaim.
Then, he closed his eyes and said, "Mimi, tell me about your feelings regarding this jutsu later."
"Meow?!"
Mimi, who was looking puzzled, instantly had a drastic change in expression. He saw about ten scorching golden chains erupting from Shinji's hand, attacking him.
"Damn it! Shinji, are you trying to kill me?!"
Mimi immediately tried to escape by riding a cloud. He had just taken off when the ten or so golden chains, as if guided by a homing device, bound him, rendering him immobile.
"What's going on?!"
Mimi struggled at first, then became filled with disbelief. He felt that his entire spiritual power was restrained.
And as time stretched on, his spiritual power gradually disappeared, while the golden color on the chains Shinji used became even more brilliant.
Yōshin Sealing Chains.
When Shinji opened his eyes, a hint of realization appeared in his expression.
So that's how it is.
This Fuinjutsu replaced the physical Chakra chains, which originally relied on the Uzumaki's immense vitality and special physique to be stably generated, with highly condensed, more aggressive Yang Chakra.
The cost was greater, but the effect was also more overbearing. It efficiently sealed Chakra, especially being most effective against Yin Release, spiritual energy, and Tailed Beast Chakra.
Moreover, the chains themselves possessed a "power erosion" characteristic, capable of interfering with and absorbing the target's recovery ability and energy balance.
(End of Chapter)
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