Chapter 168

In the courtyard, Shi Yuan watched the scene but felt little surprise.

This was not because the Shadow Imitation Technique was so powerful, but simply because his Chakra reserves were sufficient, that was all!

In Bleach, Aizen once said that a Soul Reaper's battle is a battle of Reiryoku.

For a ninja, it is much the same; a ninja's battle is a battle of Chakra!

With the same Ninjutsu, if you output ten times the Chakra, the power of the technique is naturally incomparable.

And his current action was merely verifying this statement.

Whoosh!

Suddenly, the massive black flame in the air transformed into a gigantic black spear spanning the void, which was hurled violently toward the distance, piercing a small mountain outside Konoha with a fierce thrust.

Boom!!!

The small mountain was instantly pierced through!

Immediately after, cracks appeared across the entire small mountain, which finally shattered and collapsed.

"Another mountain?"

The Third Hokage's mouth twitched.

Does one now have to shatter a mountain to verify the strength of a Ninjutsu?

One must admit, such power is indeed shocking.

Especially Nara Shikaku, whose heart surged with excitement, though he quickly calmed down.

Because he understood that the Nara clan did not possess such immense Chakra; what they needed was not this kind of Secret Technique.

Shi Yuan naturally understood this point as well, so after verifying the shadow's attack power, he immediately dispelled it.

According to the agreement, he was to develop a Secret Technique suitable for the Nara clan.

Various abilities from numerous anime he had seen in his past life flooded his mind.

Among them, especially the abilities of Moonlight Moria and the Shadow Dragon from Fairy Tail.

Shi Yuan controlled his shadow, beginning to attempt the deduction of a new Secret Technique, starting with imitation.

"First, the shadow's form must be made easier to control and shape; this requires setting it up in advance before the Yin Release Chakra transformation..."

"The shadow's attack power is already strong enough; even without changing it, it would suffice. But defense!"

"The simplest defense is to use the shadow for protection..."

"And increasing the shadow's area..."

In Shi Yuan's mind, countless flashes of inspiration sparkled and collided, while he continuously attempted to create new Secret Techniques.

Watching the shadow being manipulated into various forms in Shi Yuan's hands, Nara Shikaku was completely stunned!

Only one thought remained in his mind, "So shadows can be used like this?!"

Unknown time passed before Shi Yuan finally stopped, exhaling a long breath.

At the same time, a massive amount of information flooded into his mind.

【You attempted to shape the shadow's form; you created the Secret Technique: Shadow Shaping Technique】

【You attempted to use the shadow to form a defense; you created the Secret Technique: Shadow Wall】

【You simulated techniques from your past life using Yin Release Chakra; you created the Secret Technique: Shadow Collective!】

【You combined the physical combat inspiration from just now with the Nara Secret Techniques; you attained enlightenment; you created the Secret Technique: Shadow Dancer】

【You attained enlightenment; you created the Secret Technique: Shadow Amplification Technique】

【You attained enlightenment; you created the Secret Technique: Shadow Control Technique】

【You attained enlightenment; you created the Secret Technique: Shadow Cultivation Method】

【Shadow Amplification Technique: Upon mastery, the shadow's area can be increased by at least double】

【Shadow Collective: Gathers a large number of surrounding shadows to form a humanoid shape; the more shadows, the stronger the power; can use all of the caster's Ninjutsu; immune to physical attacks】

【Shadow Dancer: By wrapping a large number of shadows or Shadow Collectives around the body's surface, physical capabilities are greatly increased, and offensive and defensive abilities are significantly enhanced】

【Shadow Control Technique: Upon mastery, one can skillfully control shadows and cast various Secret Techniques of the Nara clan】

【Shadow Cultivation Method: After cultivation, control over shadows increases, compatibility with one's own Secret Techniques improves; it is the professional cultivation guide for Nara Secret Techniques】

Looking at this massive amount of information, Shi Yuan knew clearly that he had not yet uncovered the true secrets of these Secret Techniques!

A thought flashed through his mind, "If humans can turn into water, can they turn into shadows?"

But it was merely a thought, because he knew clearly that this was not something he could research at present.

Shi Yuan stood up and said, "It is finished; let me briefly explain these Secret Techniques to you..."

Shikaku's dazed eyes gradually became lively again; he looked at Shi Yuan and could only smile bitterly.

Just now, he had witnessed firsthand how Shi Yuan learned his clan's Secret Techniques, mastered them in an extremely short time, and even surpassed them!

Even thinking about it now felt incredible!

Shikaku took a long breath, rallied his spirit, and actively moved to the center of the sealing formation.

"No need to explain, Mr. Shi Yuan; I just saw everything. I am very satisfied with the Secret Techniques; please begin the sealing!"

Shi Yuan was momentarily stunned, then nodded; this was the best outcome.

He had not completely developed a brand new Secret Technique for the Nara clan, after all, the system was already complete.

However, he had elevated the power and potential of the original Secret Techniques by a level or even more.

"For the Nara clan, the one with the greatest potential is the Shadow Collective!"

"But for me, the one with the greatest potential is the Shadow Dancer!"

Recalling the relevant information about the Shadow Dancer in his mind, Shi Yuan's eyes flashed with sharp light.

The deduction of the Shadow Dancer could have gone one step further, but he had actively interrupted the process.

Because he realized that perhaps the Shadow Dancer still had a stronger direction.

However, this secret technique cannot be completed by the Nara family's secret technique alone; he also needs other secret techniques.