Chapter 81

Throwing out a punch like that made me feel quite refreshed.

"One Bone? Does that mean there might be a Two Bone or a Three Bone?"

Thoughts raced through the Third Hokage's mind, but on the surface, he kept praising, "What a formidable taijutsu."

Shi Yuan nodded, then looked at the people behind him.

Fugaku Uchiha, Shikaku Nara, Inoichi Yamanaka, Choza Akimichi, Shibi Aburame, Tsume Inuzuka, and so on...

Everyone from the ninja clans of Konoha, including those elite jonin, was present, provided they were currently in the village.

Yet, there was no sign of Danzo.

"Hokage, have Itachi all finished discussing the matter of the seal?"

Shi Yuan’s gaze returned to the Third Hokage as he lightly waved his hand to brush away the dust in the air.

The Third Hokage nodded and said in a deep voice:

"Since this is your condition, we naturally agree. However, we have a request as well: Konoha must inspect this seal!"

While he called it an inspection, the Third Hokage was actually worried about potential hidden dangers in the seal, while also coveting Shi Yuan’s sealing techniques.

After all, if Konoha could master it, they would possess a powerful means of keeping intelligence confidential.

Shi Yuan nodded indifferently, not wanting to waste time on such matters.

His sealing technique was incredibly complex and involved knowledge of cursed seals; it was not something ordinary people could understand, let alone imitate.

Soon, members of Konoha’s Sealing Squad and Barrier Squad arrived.

Shi Yuan then wrote out the improved sealing formula.

It took him nearly half an hour just to write it down, and the formulaic runes covered the entire courtyard.

Looking at the dumbfounded Konoha personnel, Shi Yuan sneered inwardly.

In reality, this was the most orthodox way to use the technique; he had just preferred using other methods in the past.

Even ninjas who were not proficient in sealing techniques understood the complexity of the formula before them.

The Third Hokage frowned even more deeply.

He understood sealing techniques and even knew quite a few, which was exactly why he could see the difficulty of this formula, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

I’m afraid Konoha won’t be able to master this!

After the better part of a day had passed, the sweating Barrier Squad finally reached a conclusion.

"Lord Hokage, after our inspection, the effect of this sealing formula is to protect designated memories and intelligence information. If someone is forced to read the memories, this part of the memory will be damaged!"

"However, there is also a certain possibility that it could lead to the death of the person being sealed!"

"Furthermore, this formula has the ability to be copied once, which means it can be passed on once! But after being copied, the formula cannot be self-replicated again for three years!"

"Other than that, there are no other hidden dangers!"

"But this seal is too complex; we cannot understand it, nor can we master it!"

Looking at the ashamed Barrier Squad, the Third Hokage did not make things too difficult for them; he patted their shoulders and told them to go to the side and watch.

With this, the 2.0 version of the sealing formula passed Konoha’s review and would be used throughout the entire transaction process with Konoha.

Soon, Kakashi was the first to accept the seal, followed by Might Guy!

After the sealing was finished, Shi Yuan also handed over the three secret techniques related to the Eight Inner Gates to Might Guy.

Hiss!!!

After browsing through the three secret techniques, Might Guy gasped, his face full of shock.

"What is it?"

The Third Hokage looked at him eagerly, his eyes full of longing.

Might Guy shouted excitedly:

"As expected of Shi Yuan, these three secret techniques are too strong! In terms of value, they already surpass the Eight Inner Gates!"

"This is youth!"

What he didn't say was that with the help of these secret techniques, he was confident he could open the Eighth Gate within two or three years!

To master the Eight Inner Gates Formation!

"Good, good, good!"

The Third Hokage’s face was full of smiles, not hiding them at all.

Might Guy’s words were undoubtedly the best proof of Shi Yuan’s ability to develop secret techniques.

For a moment, all the clans were tempted.

Several clan heads looked at each other, all holding back.

At this moment, Shikaku Nara, who had long since made up his mind, stepped forward, looked at Shi Yuan, and said solemnly:

"Mr. Shi Yuan, my Nara clan would like to make this trade with Itachi!"

The people from the other clans immediately felt deep regret, cursing themselves for being a step too slow.

The Third Hokage’s expression changed slightly, but he didn't speak, silently watching Shikaku Nara.

"What kind of trade do Itachi want to make?"

Shi Yuan’s eyes lit up, and he asked with interest.

He had decided before coming here that he must obtain the secret techniques of the Nara clan.

So he was very interested.

"Our Nara clan hopes to use all of our clan’s secret techniques as the price to have Mr. Shi Yuan help us improve our secret techniques and increase their power!"

Shikaku Nara spoke very slowly, seemingly carrying a certain heavy mood.

Boom!

His words reached the ears of the other clans, causing them to widen their eyes in shock, looking at Shikaku in disbelief.

"He's crazy! He's absolutely crazy! To actually hand over all the secret techniques of a clan!!"

For those clans without Kekkei Genkai, secret techniques were their foundation; handing them over was equivalent to suicide!

Shikaku Nara was simply courting his own destruction!

Shi Yuan was also a bit surprised upon hearing this, and after looking him over, he nodded.

"Very well, I agree to this trade."

"Good!"

Shikaku Nara immediately let out a long sigh of relief, joy appearing on his face.

He wasn't afraid of Shi Yuan seeing all the Nara clan’s secret techniques; he was afraid that these techniques wouldn't pique Shi Yuan’s interest.

Being clever, he had already seen the future trend!

Shi Yuan was unstoppable!

With a joyful face, he handed the clan scroll to Shi Yuan and said solemnly, "Mr. Shi Yuan, I leave it to Itachi!"

— Author's Notes —

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