Chapter 152

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[Starting as a Class 5 Mutant]

The refresh of the passive skill is still punctual as always.

However, Kyomu no longer felt apprehensive; he was different from his former self.

His foundation had become robust, and he would experience rapid growth in the coming years. External help, though still important, was no longer essential.

[Passive Skill: Open to Learning]

[Skill Description: Accept good advice, reject bad suggestions. During the enhancement period of the passive skill, learning power MAX, no upper limit on gains, no bottlenecks in progress.

Note: This passive skill feature only activates during the process of implementing beneficial suggestions and disappears after achievement. The passive skill feature reactivates after setting the next beneficial suggestion target.]

[Skill Duration: 30 Days]

[Message: Heed advice and you'll be full, hurry and ask others what you lack; if there's none, there's nothing I can do]

"Nice, a MAX attribute, it's been a long time since I've seen one." Kyomu felt stable and soon thought of something, a smirk playing on his lips.

Hiruzen can be quite bothersome; this time, as the tables turn, Kyomu naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity.

Early in the morning, Kyomu dressed neatly and headed straight for the Hokage Building.

Being the Hokage's strategic secretary, he had no problems commuting to the big office.

"It's Lord Aragami!"

As soon as Kyomu appeared, a group of villagers surrounded him. His popularity was simply that high.

"Lord Aragami, your title is 'Konoha's Thunder Fang,' can you control the thunder in the sky?"

The question was somewhat silly, but Kyomu still patiently answered.

"It's not about controlling, but utilizing." He smiled lightly, "The main thing is that my mount is a dragon."

"A dragon?" The crowd gasped, "Such a legendary creature has been tamed by Lord Aragami?"

"But then, the word 'Thunder' no longer encapsulates Lord Aragami's valor."

"Damn, this title doesn't suit Lord Aragami at all."

Kyomu waved his hand to interrupt everyone, "Gentlemen, these are just superficial titles, don't take them so seriously. It's better if you just call me by my name."

Leaving behind the sounds of praise, Kyomu continued walking forward, but as he reached the steps of the Hokage Building, he almost couldn't handle what he was carrying.

It was gifts from the villagers of Konoha, all given with warmth, and Kyomu was in a good mood.

Not sending anyone away, Kyomu sealed the gifts and food into a scroll, striding up the building.

No one asked, no one stopped him, there were only greetings.

Kyomu was even happier; he was eager to see what kind of good advice Hiruzen would have for him later.

This month's main theme is to take advice, and even let Hiruzen witness his own improvement.

Satisfying!

He knocked on the door and then pushed it open.

Isn't it impolite?

Well, he did knock.

"Good morning, Hokage-sama." Kyomu greeted, "Both advisors are also here, good morning to you too."

"Kyomu, before you entered… um, couldn't you wait for the Hokage-sama's permission before entering?!" Koharu glared at Kyomu.

"Thank you for the reminder, Advisor Koharu, I'll be more careful next time." Kyomu spoke sincerely, but his eyes were somewhat playful, "Actually, as the Hokage-sama's strategic secretary, I believe I am at the same level as Advisor Koharu. It was somewhat inappropriate of you to not address me as 'Secretary Aragami' just now."

Koharu's anger intensified, but just as he was about to explode, Hiruzen intervened.

"Kyomu, come and sit." Hiruzen pointed to a chair beside him. "We have already discussed the battle strategy with the advisors and formulated a corresponding plan. You are a bit late."

Kyomu knew he was just a figurehead, to appease public opinion. But that wasn't why he was here.

"It's no bother, Hokage-sama." Kyomu was no longer as domineering, "I wanted to ask Hokage-sama, do you have any good advice regarding the improvement of my abilities?"

Hiruzen was puzzled, pondering for a moment before responding, "Kyomu, you are already very strong, and you have your own combat system. How could I possibly give you advice?"

"Hokage-sama, I currently have nothing to do but train daily, and yet I am at a loss. I can only come and ask you."

Hiruzen frowned, not understanding what Kyomu was really after, but giving him good advice would be like handing a sharpened knife to a plotting Kyomu.

He wasn't foolish or arrogant enough to do that.

"Still, it's best to solidify your foundation, as it often determines how sturdy a high-rise building will be."

Hiruzen was very cunning. What Kyomu lacked now was not the foundation but a more complete and comprehensive combat system.

For example, learning existing high-powered ninjutsu, forbidden techniques, or providing ideas to develop stronger combat moves should be the direction Kyomu strives for.

Unexpectedly, Kyomu nodded, and his face bore a sincere smile.

"You are right, Hokage-sama, I will solidify my foundation. I might not come to work for the next few days, you…"

"Ability first, everything else is secondary." Hiruzen waved his hand, watching Kyomu turn and leave, then turned to Homura and Koharu.

"What does Kyomu wants?"

"Whatever he wants, the advice you gave him is quite reasonable." Homura smirked, "If he could honestly solidify his foundation, that would be good."

"Heh, just afraid Kyomu doesn't mean that." Koharu shook her head, "It's better to have someone keep an eye on him."

Hiruzen nodded, assigning a few ANBU to surveil Kyomu; he wanted to see what Kyomu was really up to.

Half a day later, an ANBU reported back.

"Hokage-sama, after Kyomu returned home, he immersed himself in training. However, what's strange is that he's only performing the most basic training, including physical fitness, hand seals, swordsmanship, and hand-to-hand combat."

Hiruzen's brow furrowed deeper; had Kyomu changed, or gone mad?

Basics were indeed important, but he no longer needed them; what he needed more was a higher level of architecture.

"Continue surveillance." Hiruzen dismissed the ANBU, his mind filled with doubts, "Kyomu, what are you really planning?"

Hiruzen couldn't guess, but Kyomu was smiling broadly.

After a solid foundation, meticulously carving it out was far from effective than learning more sophisticated techniques and moves.

But this month's passive skill feature gave Kyomu the power to turn decay into magic. His basics could reach the same height as the top structures!

Is there a problem if my foundation is higher than your rooftop?

If you have the capital, naturally, there's no problem, and neither will I.

Just two weeks.

Kyomu's foundation had become terrifyingly strong, and his strength had increased phenomenally?

No, equally terrifying!

Because of the continuous increase in combat levels, Kyomu's 'Instant Shadow Phantom Blade Formation' had been sealed for a long time and had almost exited his combat system.

When the foundation was solidified, Kyomu's Body Flicker Technique went up another level.

Body Flicker Technique, it's a basic technique, isn't it?

But it's a comprehensive type of basic, combining physical quality and chakra control, derived from these fundamental ninjutsu.

Easy to learn but difficult to master, because the foundation isn't solid.

Kyomu was not only proficient before, but had reached the point of doing whatever he wanted.

After heeding advice this time, Kyomu's foundation was solid, and his Body Flicker Technique naturally reached a transcendent level.

Strictly speaking, in Kyomu's case, it should no longer be called the Body Flicker Technique; it has become more comprehensive, more fittingly called 'Dance of the Sky.'

Body Flicker Technique involves concentrating chakra in the feet and using its explosive force to accelerate the body to speeds invisible to the naked eye.

If there's a continuous and stable explosive output, you can hover, fly, accelerate at any time, and even fly out of the shinobi world.

Moreover, the upgraded Body Flicker Technique's speed boost in short distances has almost reached the level of the Flying Thunder God Technique.

The 'Instant Shadow Phantom Blade Formation' might make a comeback.

Since the Body Flicker Technique has changed due to a solid foundation, other skills influenced by the foundation have naturally advanced as well.

Snap your fingers and get what you want?

Kyomu now doesn't need to snap his fingers; as long as the chakra in his body flows along a predetermined path, he can freely use any ninjutsu that requires hand seals.

Who says the foundation it's useless?

If you can't reach it, don't assume Kyomu can't either.

"Hiruzen, I'm coming to thank you."

Hands behind his back, Kyomu floated a foot off the ground, not riding a cloud, but moving forward with a celestial grace, only lacking a white robe.

Flying had now become another characteristic of Kyomu.

"Was that Lord Aragami who just floated by?"

"It seems so..."

"How did Lord Aragami do it?"

"Lord Aragami is known as Konoha's Miracle, Konoha's Thunder Fang, Konoha's Dragon God, Konoha's…" someone counted on their fingers, concluding only after finishing, "Flying is quite normal, right?"

Indeed normal, but Hiruzen regretted not being able to strangle himself, along with strangling Kyomu.

"Hokage-sama, thank you for your advice, my strength has noticeably improved."

Kyomu floated thirty centimeters off the ground, looking straight at Hiruzen with a smile.

He could stand on solid ground and talk, but he just wanted to float and let Hiruzen see, "What do you think of the Dance of the Sky, developed from a solid foundation, Hokage-sama?"

"Haha, very good, ninjas who can fly in the shinobi world are indeed rare." Hiruzen praised with a strained smile.

"Then, Hokage-sama, do you have any other good advice?"

"How much have you improved after solidifying your foundation?"

"Unmarked ninjutsu, chakra growth, physical strength increase, reaction speed increase, recovery speed increase, Yang Chakra increase, Yin Chakra increase, and so on."

And so on?

Achieving this within two weeks, and still 'and so on'?

Enough, haven't you had enough?

"Aragami, I don't have any good advice for you." Hiruzen shook his head in refusal; aiding the enemy once was enough, doing it again was beyond his own stupidity.

"Hokage-sama, just say anything, what if I succeed? Just like before, this would all be thanks to you, Hokage-sama, I'll remember that."

Stirred by Kyomu's words, the last strand in Sarutobi Hiruzen's mind snapped.

Want advice, huh? I'll give it to you!

But whether you can survive, that depends on your ability.

"Aragami, since your foundation is solid, you naturally need to advance to more sophisticated levels." Hiruzen calculated, "As everyone knows, the fusion of two types of chakra can give birth to a Kekkei Genkai, and the fusion of three types can produce an even more advanced Bloodlines.

These are strong as they are, but if the fusion fails, the uncontrollable chakra will destroy your body's meridians, flesh, and bones, making it impossible to survive.

Even if you succeed, there's a small chance of developing Bloodline disease, an incurable condition.

This is a very reasonable suggestion; if you succeed, good, but if you fail..."

Hiruzen paused, "Aragami, if you're not sure, it's better not to try. You, as a genius, should not delve too deeply into such dangerous matters."

"The advice from Hokage-sama is excellent, I still decide to try." Kyomu accepted it straightforwardly.

His foundation was already solid; Hiruzen's suggestion, though ill-intended, was indeed a very good one.

"Then, good luck." Hiruzen coldly wished him well, watching Kyomu float away.

You think flying is great now, but if the fusion fails, you'll have no place to be buried!

Thinking dark thoughts, Hiruzen even began to ponder how to deal with Kyomu's inheritance after his death.

But since Kyomu dared to agree, he must have been confident.

Floating thirty centimeters off the ground, Kyomu, hands behind his back, waist belted with a long sword, and body slightly leaning forward, floated back home.

Very cool, and some people along the way were awestruck.

But it's not just about being cool; showing off was never Kyomu's original intention, he only cared about practicality. But if he could be handsome as well, Kyomu wouldn't refuse.

Dance of the Sky, when fully unleashed, was not as simple as it seemed in a normal state.

Back home, Kyomu's MAX learning power began to take effect, his brain working at high speed.

"Only more than two weeks left, ordinary Kekkei Genkai I don't care for, is possible, but even so, it would be tossed aside in the future."

Go big, or go home!

"Kekkei Tota is enticing, but more than two weeks is not enough time; I have to put it aside."

Kyomu lowered his head in thought for a moment, then suddenly snapped his fingers, "But, I can try to create a brand-new Kekkei Genkai. For example, a Kekkei Genkai born from the fusion of Wind Chakra and Yin Chakra."

Wind Chakra is known for its extreme sharpness, while Yin Chakra is known for creating the impossible; combining the two.

It could likely be space!

"Using the creative properties of Yin Chakra to grant additional impossibilities to Wind attribute chakra, making it possible to cut through space and achieve spatial traversal."

"But that's not enough." Kyomu furrowed his brow, "I also need to add Lightning Chakra, utilizing its speed attribute to make it more perfect. But by doing this, is it Kekkei Tota?"

Then, Kyomu shook his head, a smile appearing on his face, "Kekkei Tota typically involves three of the five basic chakra natures, but Yin Chakra is not among the ordinary."

With a draft in mind, MAX's execution power showed its effect, steadily moving forward.

(End of Chapter)