The moment Mahoraga completed its analysis of Wood Style, the information was instantly shared with Kagami, and in that same instant, he mastered the technique. It wasn't just a simple method of use; it was the most perfect combination of water, earth, and Yang chakra, along with the knowledge to create various strengths of Wood Style, all of which he learned in a flash.
With this knowledge, he could use the least amount of chakra to create the strongest Wood Style, and he could also tailor its strength to any situation. This was a significant improvement. The reason Hashirama Senju's Wood Style was stronger than Yamato's was because Hashirama possessed a Sage Body, which granted him a massive amount of chakra. Yamato lacked this, so he couldn't produce Wood Style on the same scale.
However, if Yamato were to master the knowledge gained from Mahoraga's analysis, he could use a small amount of chakra to create Wood Style similar in quality to Hashirama's. Moreover, the analysis included methods for creating Wood Style of varying strengths. This meant they could create Wood Style with a wider range of applications than even Hashirama's, and even create wood that was far stronger.
To put it simply, if Yamato's Wood Style was like ordinary trees, then Hashirama's was like hard white oak. But with the method provided by Mahoraga, they could create something like "ironwood," countless times harder than white oak. From this moment on, Kagami could directly use Wood Style techniques that were more perfect and powerful than even the First Hokage's. However, the scale of the technique was still tied to the user's individual chakra amount. Yamato might be able to create a single ironwood tree, while Hashirama could create an entire forest.
Yamato stared at Kagami with wide, confused eyes, not understanding what he meant by "done."
Kagami simply smiled. "I have already researched the method for practicing Wood Style. I will compile it into a book in a few days. You can then exchange your contribution points for it." He patted Yamato's shoulder and said meaningfully, "As long as you practice according to the method I've researched, you will be able to use a Wood Style more powerful than the First Hokage's."
After his reforms, the currency among Konoha's shinobi had changed from money to contribution points, which could be exchanged for weapons, technology, and the training methods for all of Konoha's ninjutsu. While contribution points could be exchanged for money, money could not be exchanged for contribution points. Ninjas could only earn these points by making evaluated contributions to the village.
This reform broke the major clans' monopoly on ninjutsu, and they were initially resistant to handing over their ancestral techniques. However, after Kagami introduced various methods for cultivating bloodline limits, coupled with his unyielding stance, the system was successfully implemented. He knew that to build a powerful empire, he couldn't just rely on his own strength; he had to break the feudal system of the ninja clans.
Of course, Kagami had his own selfish motives. This system encouraged more people to learn a wide array of ninjutsu, grow stronger, and create new techniques. All of their progress, in turn, would become nourishment for his own. He dared to do this because he had spent a year creating the "Chakra Training Method 1.0."
This method, which he created out of laziness based on some cultivation novels from his past life, allowed him to siphon off a small amount of the chakra refined by anyone who practiced it. As it was a new creation, it could only extract one-thousandth of their refined chakra. Though it wasn't much from a single person, with nearly every ninja in Konoha now practicing it, the overall improvement to his own reserves was significant.
People were willing to practice it because the traditional chakra refining method could only refine chakra, not store it, meaning everyone's chakra limit was more or less fixed from birth. The Chakra Training Method 1.0 was not only faster but also allowed users to store chakra in their dantian without it dissipating, continuously increasing their maximum chakra levels. It also greatly increased their cellular activity and lifespan. As long as they practiced, they could lock the chakra in their bodies, naturally extending their lives.
Who could resist the temptation of a longer life? The method spread like wildfire. The more people who practiced it, the greater the improvement for Kagami himself. Therefore, he wasn't worried at all about someone surpassing him. This was similar to how the Sage of Six Paths had kept the ninja world in captivity, but Kagami's method was countless times milder. He gave everyone a chance to grow stronger and live longer; what was wrong with charging a little interest? He didn't force anyone to practice; it was their own choice. You can't expect benefits without paying a price.
Besides, with his ever-updating system, he wasn't worried about being surpassed. And now, with Mahoraga connected to the Brain-Brain Fruit, he could continuously update and iterate the chakra training method, ensuring no one would ever want to practice any other "rubbish" method.
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