Chapter 3

Over the past three years.

Through Orochimaru’s intelligence system, Shi Yuan had gained a more realistic understanding of the Naruto world.

The current ninja world seemed calm, but in reality, small conflicts in the shadows were constant.

After the Nine-Tails incident, the Fourth Hokage and the Nine-Tails jinchuriki sacrificed themselves, and coupled with Orochimaru’s defection, the Hidden Leaf’s top combat power was greatly reduced.

Although the major ninja villages suffered heavy losses in the Third Great Ninja War and were unable to launch a war.

Other villages would not let go of the opportunity to exploit the Hidden Leaf’s weakness, constantly harassing the borders to test the Hidden Leaf’s true strength.

And the Hidden Leaf could no longer spare the effort to hunt down the traitor Orochimaru.

So the next few years should be free of large-scale conflicts; at the very least, it wouldn't affect him, so it could be considered a stable period.

Shi Yuan could develop in peace and research his techniques.

Therefore, he was not satisfied with just learning Orochimaru’s things.

Instead, he wanted to use Orochimaru’s knowledge to create a true method for eternal life.

For these three years, he had been learning constantly; he had read every document within Orochimaru’s permitted scope.

Although these materials and knowledge were foundational.

It was precisely because of this that, with his heaven-defying comprehension, he had thoroughly understood the truth of chakra.

It wasn't just the few lines of official text he had seen in his past life.

But the true principles had been thoroughly penetrated by him!

And it was precisely because of this that he was confident in creating his own method for eternal life!

"Teacher, I want to obtain true eternal life, not this flawed secret technique that requires constant body-swapping and tearing of the soul!"

Shi Yuan said, looking at Orochimaru with a solemn expression.

After three years of living together, he wouldn't say he had seen through Orochimaru, but at the very least, he knew how to get along with him.

As long as Itachi can show enough value, it doesn't matter if Itachi tear the sky down while with Orochimaru.

And he happened to have such value and qualifications!

"True eternal life, Itachi say?"

Orochimaru looked at the confident Shi Yuan and couldn't help but be somewhat dazed.

Immortality and eternal life were things he craved.

In the eyes of anyone in the ninja world, even his teacher, the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, it was considered a fantasy.

But the boy in front of him said it so naturally, making him involuntarily feel that Shi Yuan might really be able to do it.

After all, no one knew better than him how terrifying Shi Yuan’s talent was! It was even frightening!

"Then I shall wait and see!"

Orochimaru said in a somewhat hoarse voice.

"Teacher, I hope to view more knowledge and materials!"

Shi Yuan knew what he needed most.

Only with a sufficient foundation could his heaven-defying comprehension exert its greatest value.

So he needed knowledge, the more the better!

And in this regard, Orochimaru was the most suitable person for him.

"Very well!"

Orochimaru pondered for a moment and nodded.

"However, from today on, Itachi must also learn ninjutsu from me!"

"Eternal life without strength is like a high-rise building made of sand; it will collapse at any moment!"

"Yes!"

Shi Yuan fully agreed with Orochimaru’s words.

Eternal life is his Dao, but he must also have the techniques to protect that Dao!

And in this world, ninjutsu is his protective technique!

Orochimaru nodded with satisfaction.

He couldn't be more satisfied with Shi Yuan.

Not only is he smart, but he can also recognize reality!

Afterward, he took out a huge scroll and a key from behind him and handed them to Shi Yuan.

"These contain some of the low-to-mid-level ninjutsu I have recorded, as well as the key to the archives."

"With your talent, most ninjutsu shouldn't be difficult for Itachi; if Itachi encounter problems, come find me."

Shi Yuan nodded happily.

He really liked this teaching style of Orochimaru’s; it was simply perfect for him.

"Many thanks, Teacher Orochimaru!"

Shi Yuan thanked him earnestly.

To be honest, an average teacher would definitely not have the magnanimity to hand over a large amount of ninjutsu to a disciple directly.

Just for this action alone, Orochimaru was not someone an ordinary person could compare to.

"I look forward to Itachi growing up."

After Orochimaru finished speaking, he turned and went to continue his experiments.

Recently, he had spent a large amount of time on Cursed Seal and Living Corpse Reincarnation experiments, and he had just encountered a problem that needed solving.

Shi Yuan arrived at Orochimaru’s archives.

This archive was different from the previous ones; the space was larger, and there were more materials, comparable to a football field from his past life.

Densely packed bookshelves were arranged in the archives, filled with scrolls.

Fire Release, Water Release, Earth Release, Lightning Release, Wind Release, taijutsu, genjutsu, medical ninjutsu, experimental data...

Shi Yuan’s eyes couldn't help but become fiery.

Then, unable to wait, he came to the desk and opened the huge scroll Orochimaru had given him.

It was densely packed with small characters.

Not only were there various ninjutsu, but also various knowledge, as well as Orochimaru’s annotations on the side.

To a certain extent, this was more like an outline of Orochimaru’s knowledge system!

The first thing that caught his eye was the [Taijutsu Chapter]!

"Good stuff!"

Shi Yuan’s eyes were as if they were welded to the scroll; he couldn't move them away.

What he saw were numerous insights into taijutsu practice.

The content recorded not only included a large amount of practice but also the assistance and nourishment of various secret medicines.

Various principles were explained simply and deeply, researched to an extreme degree, making Shi Yuan so excited that his hair stood on end.

At the same time, he took one scroll after another from the bookshelves based on the information in the scroll.

These contained even more detailed content.

They even included some of Orochimaru’s research data from dissecting corpses!

It was simply a treasure trove!

When hungry, he would have someone prepare meals, and after eating, he would return to continue reading.

Days passed one by one.

Shi Yuan read more and more content; he had almost flipped through all the taijutsu scrolls.

He had gained a detailed understanding of the various taijutsu systems in the ninja world.

Finally, he put down the last taijutsu scroll and sat at the desk, closing his eyes.

In his mind, the knowledge he had learned over these days began to flash.

There was also his previously self-created [Blood-Sucking Demonic Art],

and the [Body-Forging Art] he had created by combining his past life’s fitness knowledge with the cultivation methods of this world.

But at this moment, looking at these taijutsu insights, countless flashes of inspiration appeared in Shi Yuan’s mind.

[Itachi have realized that the essence of taijutsu is nourishment; Itachi have combined the Blood-Sucking Demonic Art and the Body-Forging Art to create a new technique, the Devouring Body-Forging Art]

[Devouring Body-Forging Art: Through massive eating and nourishment, your physique can be strengthened, vitality greatly increased, the body can grow rapidly, injuries can recover quickly, and it can push your physique to undergo a qualitative change, increasing lifespan]

A massive amount of information flooded into his mind.

Shi Yuan closed his eyes, as if he saw a scene of himself eating meat in large mouthfuls.

A large amount of protein entered his body and was digested immediately, turning into resources for his physical body, making his physique stronger and stronger.

Gradually, a certain qualitative change occurred!