Hiashi Hyūga and Hizashi Hyūga practiced Tai Chi in the secret room. From time to time, they instructed each other and learned from each other, making constant progress.
On the other side, the Yamanaka Clan.
Inoichi Yamanaka returned home and found the heads of the three families waiting together for his return. Chōza Akimichi was already sitting to the side, eating potato chips and dried meat. His eyes lit up when he saw Inoichi return. "Inoichi, you are finally back."
Inoichi was a bit confused. Why was it so formal today? All three families were here? So he slowly stepped forward and bowed to Kumokai Yamanaka. "Father, I have returned."
"Mm, it is good you are back. How was it today, did you gain anything?" Kumokai clearly already knew something. He patted his shoulder and smiled.
"Yes, the matter of the battle, I assume Father and uncles already know. After that..." Inoichi told them everything that happened. Kumokai was stunned. Then, Luming Nara narrowed his eyes. "Nephew, what is recorded on that scroll? Did you look at it?"
Inoichi shook his head. "I did not." Kumokai nodded and looked at Luming. "Brother, why don't we look at it together? The scroll bestowed by the Hokage must be extraordinary."
The Ino-Shika-Chō were like this. The three families were so close it was as if they shared one pair of trousers. There were no secrets between them. They prospered and declined together. However, Luming Nara shook his head. "Brother, I know you mean well, but this is a jutsu the Hokage gave to the child."
Torifu Akimichi also nodded. "Yes, there is no need for us to see it." Both men spoke very sincerely, without any falseness. But Kumokai Yamanaka shook his head. "Our three families have been one since the Warring States Era, and even more so now."
"So, I ask both elder brothers to view it together." Kumokai said. So Inoichi handed over the scroll. Kumokai took it and then unrolled it. Torifu Akimichi and Luming Nara finally nodded.
The relationship between the three families was known throughout the ninja world. Together with Inoichi Yamanaka, Shikaku Nara, and Chōza Akimichi, the six people began to read it.
"Soul Combat Method (Spiritualization Technique)." Just from the beginning, the six people had varied expressions. Kumokai Yamanaka's eyes widened even more. "The Spiritualization Technique." Immediately, Luming Nara slapped him. "Kumokai. Look clearly. This is not the Spiritualization Technique. Soul Combat Method. Soul Combat Method. Soul Combat Method."
Only then did Kumokai react. "Right, Soul Combat Method." Torifu Akimichi also nodded. Were those three characters in parentheses telling them the essence of it?
The three men continued reading. From the chakra flow pathways to the soul cultivation secret method, they were all marveling at Ryun Uchiha's grand gesture. After finishing, Luming Nara and Torifu Akimichi exchanged a look, their hearts shocked.
Wasn't the Spiritualization Technique originally Dan Kato's secret technique? How could it now be written down in text?
Actually, this was all the result of the Enma Necklace analyzing the secret technique after devouring Dan Kato's soul. Even Dan Kato himself only knew how to use it and did not understand its principles.
Moreover, for the Yamanaka clan, who cultivated mental power and the soul, this was an incredibly precious secret method. Because their clan's secret techniques mostly leaned towards control and reading, they did not have great advantages in attack.
The Spiritualization Technique made up for this shortcoming. As for Ryun Uchiha, he did not need this kind of ninjutsu. As for the Uchiha, they should rely on the Sharingan and Susano'o, not on becoming powerful through secret methods like this.
"Kumokai, you must remember, today there is only the Soul Combat Method, there is no Spiritualization Technique. This is the ninjutsu the Hokage gave to Inoichi Yamanaka. And until we ask the Hokage, besides you and Inoichi, no other clansmen are permitted to practice it. No, besides you and your descendants, no one else is permitted to practice it." Luming Nara immediately analyzed the entire situation, explaining the key issues and the meaning of the parentheses.
Kumokai Yamanaka nodded. "Brother, I understand. This ninjutsu is the Soul Combat Method. It is definitely not the Spiritualization Technique."
Luming Nara nodded. Although he did not know how Ryun Uchiha could extract Dan Kato's ninjutsu, what did it matter to them? This ninjutsu enhanced the Yamanaka clan, so naturally it enhanced the Ino-Shika-Chō.
It was just that Kumokai did not see the deeper meaning much, so he needed to remind him.
Torifu Akimichi did not speak, but his thoughts were the same as Luming Nara's. "Kumokai, you must remember the Hokage's kindness. Continue to contribute your strength to the Hokage and to Konoha in the future."
Kumokai Yamanaka nodded. He knew his intelligence was not as good as his elder brother's, and his physical fitness was not as good as his second brother's. But he was obedient. And although his mind reading and memory extraction abilities were somewhat lacking on the front lines, they were still unique.
The Ino-Shika-Chō was also known externally starting with the 'Ino', the Yamanaka clan, to let everyone know that the Yamanaka clan were friends of the Nara and Akimichi, sharing an indelible bond.
"Inoichi, you must also remember your uncles' words. Study well with your teacher in the future, and serve your teacher well." Kumokai Yamanaka said solemnly. Ryun Uchiha's Soul Combat Method made up for the shortcoming of their Yamanaka clan. This filled Kumokai Yamanaka's heart with gratitude.
However, when Shikaku Nara turned to the next page, he discovered there was a hidden layer inside. So he rubbed it, and inside found a Soul Combat Method (Incomplete Version), which could only be used for five to ten minutes.
His eyes lit up. "I think the Hokage intends for the entire Yamanaka clan to practice this ninjutsu, while Uncle Kumokai's line practices the complete version."
Luming Nara was stunned. He took the incomplete version from his son and laughed heartily. "Kumokai, the Hokage has arranged everything. This incomplete version can be given to your clansmen to learn. But you must find those who are truly trustworthy, because even ten minutes is very powerful."
Kumokai Yamanaka nodded. Moreover, the incomplete version did not allow one to see the out of body soul, while the complete version practitioners could see it. This was also a tool Ryun Uchiha gave to Kumokai Yamanaka and Inoichi Yamanaka to use to control the Yamanaka clan.
"Thank you, Hokage-sama." Kumokai Yamanaka knelt down facing the direction of the Hokage's villa. Inoichi Yamanaka also knelt down. Torifu Akimichi and Luming Nara did not stop them. But after Kumokai Yamanaka stood up, they still said, "Even so, you must still explain it to the Hokage. Even if this is his intention, you must tell him and get his consent."
Luming Nara was supremely intelligent and skilled at observing people's hearts. Doing it this way was absolutely correct. If they did not do it this way, there could be a lot of talk.
"Elder brothers, rest assured. This weekend, I will take Inoichi to the Hokage's residence to personally express our thanks and request instructions." The corners of his mouth held a smile. He was in a very good mood.
The three clan heads and the three successors then ate a meal together and drank some alcohol. The three families were like this. They prospered and declined together. The rise of the Yamanaka clan made the other two feel very happy as well.
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