[Detected Hinata is willing to establish a master-disciple relationship.]
[Detecting trust level.]
[Detected Hinata's current trust level is Advanced+, acquiring Taijutsu Compendium (Master) and Chakra Shape Transformation (Extraordinary)]
Instantly, a vast amount of Taijutsu memories and Chakra Shape Transformation training memories appeared in Shinji's mind.
This was consistent with how the rewards he received each time he took a disciple were almost always triggered by the disciple's characteristics.
Hinata specialized in Taijutsu, and the Hyuga Clan's Revolving Heaven and Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms were almost always released in the form of spinning Chakra or barriers, which were advanced applications of Chakra Shape Transformation.
Although he could use Rasengan, it was only possible due to the almost cheating function of Yang Chakra. Now with Shape Transformationz (Extraordinary), some Ninjutsu would be easier to use later on.
Moreover, this was the first time he had directly received an Extraordinary level reward. Previously, he had almost always achieved such advancements through a second trigger.
After instructing Naruto and the others to continue their training, Shinji headed to the Hokage Building.
When it came to information on Fuinjutsu and ninja tools, no one was better than Hiruzen.
"A Genjutsu that can be activated for a long time to create a scenario?" Hiruzen was stunned as he listened to Shinji's description.
Practically no one would specifically create a Genjutsu in that direction. Genjutsu, in the end, was derived for combat purposes. There were almost none that created scenarios for training, as Shinji described.
Shinji knew this request was a bit strange, so he could only rephrase it, "Hmm, or perhaps there are ninja tools or Fuinjutsu that can maintain Chakra for a long time."
"Ninja tools, or Fuinjutsu?"
Hiruzen pondered for a moment before looking at Shinji and saying, "There is a ninja tool. It was part of the dowry when Mito, the princess of the Uzumaki clan from the Land of Whirlpools, married the First Hokage."
"It's called the shinkirou pearl."
Shinji blinked.
Good heavens, it involved these two great figures.
Shinji asked curiously, "Sensei, what kind of ninja tool is it?"
Mito's dowry couldn't possibly be an ordinary item.
Hiruzen explained. "Actually, it was originally a special cluster of Chakra particles discovered back then. Anyone who touched it would be pulled into an infinitely looping, realistic illusion. It was eventually sealed by the Uzumaki clan using Fuinjutsu and then compressed and forged with special crystal fragments."
If Shinji hadn't mentioned ninja tools, he really wouldn't have remembered it.
Hiruzen said, "Its function is to release special Chakra particles, thereby recording scene information and forming a barrier. Once released, it can create an illusion based on the caster's memories."
Good heavens!
The Land of Whirlpools actually had such a foundation?
Shinji asked, "Sensei, since you describe it as so miraculous, why isn't this item used in certain situations?"
Shinji was genuinely curious why Konoha possessed this item but had never used it.
Hiruzen picked up his pipe, lit it, took a deep puff, and slowly said, "Because the usage conditions are very strict, and the benefit of training such a caster is not worth the effort."
"It requires one person to control the environmental node, another person skilled in Senjutsu to guide natural energy, and a Genjutsu master to set up trigger-based traps."
Shinji sighed. There was a reason why such an incredibly powerful item had rarely appeared.
The other two conditions were relatively easy, but the single requirement of Senjutsu was already difficult enough for many people.
Looking back through the history of the Ninja World, how many people existed who could learn Sage Mode?
Hmm?
Orochimaru's creation of the Cursed Seal seemed to stem from one person.
Jugo possessed the innate ability to absorb natural energy. The demise of his clan also seemed very strange.
Shinji felt that the Land of Whirlpools might have given this item as a dowry because the First Hokage had the ability to enter Sage Mode.
But who would have thought that the First Hokage, relying solely on his own strength, was enough to dominate the Ninja World?
This ninja tool naturally gathered dust.
"Sensei, what conditions are required to use this item?" Shinji asked Hiruzen.
After all, this item was Konoha's asset, so borrowing it would likely require conditions.
"No conditions." Hiruzen said nonchalantly.
"Hmm?"
Shinji was stunned by this reply.
No conditions?
Hiruzen answered, "This was Mito-sama's private property. Before Mito-sama passed away, she decided to gift it to the Hokage lineage."
"It belongs to the Hokage's personal possessions. As long as you are the current Hokage, you can claim ownership."
Shinji was startled, then understood Mito's intention. She probably wanted to use the guise of a gift to encourage successive Hokage to take extra care of the Senju clan.
After all, sentiment would eventually fade, but with the support of material interests, they might still protect the clan out of respect.
However, the Senju clan, having lost the First and Second Hokage, ultimately chose to integrate into Konoha.
"I'll find the item later and have someone bring it to you." Hiruzen said.
This item was useless to him.
"Thank you, sensei." Shinji nodded in gratitude.
Hiruzen asked curiously, "You're welcome. Oh, by the way, Shinji, are you confident about the Jonin assessment?"
Shinji hadn't come to see him for a long time recently. Therefore, Hiruzen didn't know much about his strength.
Shinji said truthfully, "I feel fine against regular Jonin, but against seasoned elite Jonin like Captain Kakashi, I feel I'm still a bit lacking."
The combat methods of veteran Jonin like Kakashi and Asuma were not bad, and they had experience. They were all people who grew through countless battles, with an endless array of techniques.
The most important thing was the analysis of opponents. After all, ninjas completed missions through intelligence and unscrupulous means.
However, the reason for this conclusion was Shinji's perception. He could sense anyone who posed a threat to him, and his status panel's detection was there.
"Good, then I'm relieved." Hiruzen nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this.
Such progress was fast. It was important to remember that Shinji was only a Chunin just over half a year ago.
Hiruzen said to Shinji, "You decide the assessment time yourself. Just come to me when you feel ready."
Although he had given Shinji a year, it would be a good choice if Shinji could grow as quickly as possible.
Shinji nodded. "No problem, sensei."
He estimated that if his Chakra volume could greatly increase after Naruto and the others' winter break training, he would be able to take the assessment.
Hiruzen said, "Hmm, the matter you proposed last time is progressing well."
"A few of those children have good talent. Even the head of the medical department said that teaching them yields great results."
Shinji nodded. "It's good that it's useful. After all, these are Konoha's green shoots. It's a good thing to prevent unnecessary harm before they grow up."
After all, it wasn't wartime now, so talent reserves could be slowly nurtured.