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Chapter 63: Ninjutsu Blockade
"It's impossible for me to hand it over," Sasuke told himself, shaking his head. If he could collect royalties, perhaps he'd consider it. But exchanging it for a simple ninjutsu of the same level wouldn't justify the loss.
"Is the level of my breathing technique considered A-rank? Or is it an S-rank secret technique?"
His technique could not only help develop Wind-attribute chakra but also break the body's restraints and increase the amount of chakra. Judging by its ability, it was definitely an S-level secret technique, the kind that could change ninjas' innate destiny.
"Shhh..." Sasuke's heart trembled as he understood the terrible risks. Once this matter was exposed, the ninja clans would find a way to block this technique and then destroy him as its creator. This secret technique could either be secretly used by them, or it could become a taboo and be sealed forever.
This concern was not unfounded. The blocking of knowledge and technology by rulers had a long history. History repeated itself. In the Shang and Zhou dynasties of his past life, royal power controlled religion to dominate the people. Afterward, in the Qin dynasty, texts were blocked to keep the people ignorant. The so-called "herding" of the masses, treating people like livestock. The ninja world, with its more than a thousand years of history, was no exception.
"It's terrifying to think about."
This was no longer an innocent man possessing a treasure. It was possible that more mysterious forces existed, perhaps even the three sacred places like Mount Myoboku, actively preventing its development.
"Forget it. If the sky falls, there are already tall people to hold it up," he told himself, stopping his thoughts on the matter. For now, this "blockade" had allowed him to develop many unique techniques. Especially this breathing method, which not only increased his chakra but also subtly enhanced his physical strength.
"I'm instantaneous!" he exclaimed to himself, executing a basic Body Flicker Technique.
"The speed has increased so much."
Now, his basic technique was almost as fast as his Mist Body Technique used to be. And if he used the Mist technique now, although he didn't dare to compare himself to Momochi Zabuza, he wouldn't be far behind.
He continued with his new training cycle: practicing physical skills until he felt hungry, and then using the breathing technique to replenish himself. This continued, and by noon the next day, his strength had greatly improved.
Time passed, and Torifune and the others arrived as scheduled. Sasuke's shadow clone had already prepared a very sumptuous lunch, including another Yellow-Edged Turtle.
"Senpai, we're here again!" Shinnosuke shouted, arriving before anyone else, as familiar as ever. After exchanging a few words, he asked curiously: "Senpai, you seem a little different today."
"Different? I still have one nose and two eyes," Sasuke joked, while inwardly suppressing his aura and praising the boy's sharp perception.
Soon, Torifune and the other two arrived. Torifune was carrying two large wooden barrels. "This is the rice I specially asked Gujie to cook," he said, uncovering them. White steam rose, and an intense aroma of rice filled the air. "This is premium Akita Komachi from the Land of Rice. I got it with great difficulty."
Umino Sasuke looked at the two large barrels, which weighed over a hundred kilograms. The price was not cheap.
"Such a rich meal cannot be paired with millet," Torifune declared, directly taking the rice bowl from the table and using it as his own.
"What are you all standing around for? Hurry up, serve the rice and start eating!" he urged, already eating heartily.
After the delicious meal, Sasuke asked Torifune and the others to help train his team, while he continued to receive advice from Maru on Water Style.
"Senpai Maru, please give me some advice."
Sasuke jumped onto the river's surface. His hands blurred, making five seals in a second, and in an instant, he completed the six-seal sequence.
"Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"
Suddenly, a huge water dragon flew out of the river.
"A genius! He's undoubtedly a ninjutsu genius!" Maru was stunned. Seeing it just once and learning the simplified version perfectly... What else could it be but genius? Moreover, with that sealing speed, few in the entire ninja world could match him.