The Fire Temple is located deep in the mountains of the central Land of Fire, surrounded by forests. It is the most prestigious temple in the Land of Fire and maintains friendly relations with Konoha and the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.
It is deeply trusted by the Daimyo, and young monks from the temple often become members of the Guardian Shinobi Twelve.
The Fire Temple differs from other Ninja sects in the Ninja World; they possess their own set of Buddhist secret techniques that allow monks to cultivate a special energy within their bodies, commonly known as the Gift of the Sage.
This Chakra carries the pure and holy aura of Buddhism. It can not only activate the temple gate's barrier, the Sealing Iron Wall, but also channel the power of Buddha's light within the body, forming a divine secret technique that integrates both offense and defense, specifically effective against evil spirits and devious Ninjutsu.
After a seven-day long journey, Yagami Light finally arrived at the Fire Temple.
Gazing at the mountain gate before him, Yagami Light came to a halt.
The vermilion lacquered gate was adorned with bronze knockers, flanked by stone lions on either side. With its upturned eaves and surrounding ancient trees, the entire mountain gate exuded the solemnity and tranquility unique to an ancient temple deep in the mountains.
Yagami Light did not rashly force his way in. Having read the original story, he knew there was a barrier at the entrance commonly known as the "Sealing Iron Wall."
Only monks who possess the Fire Temple's exclusive "Gift of the Sage" Chakra can safely pass through the barrier.
Because of its strict entry conditions and powerful defensive capabilities, it has always held the reputation of "never having been breached," symbolizing the absolute safety of the Fire Temple.
Yagami Light was very curious about this type of barrier that could autonomously identify individuals. If his Evil God Cult could also set one up, at the very least, he wouldn't have to worry about his lair being raided.
Of course, it would certainly be useless against a Kage-level powerhouse like Kakuzu.
Yagami Light then spread his spiritual energy out completely, observing its operational mechanism.
At this moment, two monks on duty inside the Fire Temple sensed that someone had triggered the barrier outside and immediately came out to investigate.
"Creak—"
The heavy vermilion gate was slowly pushed open, carrying the deep, woody scent of ancient timber, gradually revealing the courtyard inside the temple.
The two monks walked out and, seeing Yagami Light standing at the gate, pressed their palms together and said, "Amitabha. May I ask what brings you to the Fire Temple, benefactor?"
Yagami Light pressed his palms together in response and said, "I would like to visit your temple's Buddha statues, and I also wish to observe your temple's 'Gift of the Sage' secret technique."
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the two men changed drastically; this person before them was here to cause trouble.
Yagami Light was not surprised. If someone else had come to him asking to learn his secret techniques, he would have slapped them away long ago.
"You cannot make the decisions. Call someone who can."
As he spoke, Yagami Light stomped down heavily with one foot. The bluestone slab beneath him shattered in response, the ground collapsed with a boom, and a pit suddenly appeared before the monks.
The two men's expressions shifted, and they immediately ran into the temple.
Before long, a middle-aged man with thick, dark eyebrows and sharp, composed eyes walked out. The red "Fire" character on his waist revealed his identity—Guardian Shinobi Twelve, Chiriku.
Chiriku looked at the young man before him with a serious expression; anyone who dared to come to the Fire Temple alone to cause trouble was definitely no ordinary person.
"You want the Fire Temple's secret technique?"
"Yes. Name your price, or I can exchange with you. Ninjutsu, secret techniques? You can name whatever you like."
Chiriku glanced at him in surprise; it seemed he wasn't just here to cause trouble. He then shook his head, "I apologize, but the Gift of the Sage secret technique is a closely guarded secret of the Fire Temple. Please return the way you came, benefactor."
Yagami Light sighed in disappointment. He would have to resort to force after all; he was a pacifist, after all, and didn't really enjoy fighting and killing.
"Since that's the case, I will go in and take it myself."
Chiriku's gaze hardened; it seemed a battle was inevitable. The opponent had easily created such a large pit, so his strength was not simple. He would have to give it his all.
Thinking of this, he raised one hand to his lips and pressed the other against his waist. A layer of holy golden light suddenly illuminated his entire body.
As he chanted a Buddhist incantation, a massive phantom of the Thousand-Armed Kannon slowly emerged behind him, with countless golden palms unfolding in layers.
"Welcoming Approach: Thousand-Armed Murder"
"Oh! So you've used it!"
Yagami Light looked at the Thousand-Armed Kannon before him with excitement. It was truly miraculous, distinct from ordinary Ninjutsu.
At this moment, Chiriku's eyes widened, and the Kannon's expression instantly transformed into that of an enraged Vajra, with crimson-gold fists raining down upon Yagami Light.
Looking at the dense barrage of fists, Yagami Light's face remained expressionless. Possessing Observation Haki, the sheer number meant nothing to him.
Facing the overwhelming shadows of fists, Yagami Light's figure moved like willow catkins in the wind, side-stepping and rotating at angles impossible for ordinary people to comprehend, dodging every single attack without even having his clothing brushed.
Occasionally, he extended his arm to block an incoming fist, experiencing its force and the principle behind the attack method.
His spiritual energy was fully unleashed, focused intensely on perceiving the secret technique within Chiriku's body and the principles behind the formation of the Kannon.
At this point, Chiriku's pupils constricted, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face. His secret technique had been so easily dodged by his opponent.
One had to know that even Asuma had said this move could go toe-to-toe with Kage-level powerhouses!
By now, Yagami Light had fully analyzed Chiriku's technique. The so-called Gift of the Sage was simply a form of energy within the body that differed from Chakra, similar to the Evil God's energy, except that this energy carried a pure and serene aura, likely related to the Buddha.
As for "Welcoming Approach: Thousand-Armed Murder," it was simply an application of this energy. Once the principle was understood, it could be mimicked using Chakra, just as Asuma was also able to use this move.
It just lacked the power that Chiriku possessed; this technique was naturally designed to be used in conjunction with the Buddhist energy within the body.
Knowing that there would be no more gains from dragging this out, Yagami Light walked toward Chiriku, side-stepping incoming fists from time to time.
Chiriku's expression changed instantly, veins bulging on his forehead as he unleashed all his energy, accelerating the punching speed of the Kannon.
"Swish—"
Yagami Light's figure vanished from where he stood.
Chiriku's pupils constricted suddenly. He tensed every nerve in his body, staring fixedly at the direction where Yagami Light had disappeared, frantically trying to catch every movement in the air.
"Bang—"
A fist struck Chiriku in the stomach.
"Ugh—"
Chiriku felt a massive force slam into his abdomen, as if he had been struck by a battering ram, and his entire body instantly curled up like a shrimp. Unable to hold on any longer, he fell straight forward and completely lost consciousness.
"Lord Chiriku!!"
At this moment, the monks standing on the temple steps were horrified to see Chiriku fall. They grabbed their monk staves and ran down, surrounding Yagami Light.
"Stop!"
At this moment, an aged voice shouted to stop them.
Yagami Light looked up and saw an old man wearing a kasaya, walking out slowly while leaning on a cane.
"Head Monk, this person is here with ill intent; he injured Lord Chiriku."
"Yes, Head Monk, why won't you let us attack?"
The monks who had been stopped complained one after another. Chiriku was their Fire Temple's successor to the head monk position; now that his life or death was unknown, how could they just let it go?
The Head Monk swept his cloudy eyes over them slowly, and the monks immediately fell silent, not daring to make a sound.
He then looked at Yagami Light, "Thank you for showing mercy to Chiriku. I grant your request. Come with me."
As he spoke, he turned and walked inside.
Yagami Light ignored the monks glaring at him and followed leisurely.
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