Chapter 2 : Black Shadow Coffin!!

[Nara Kagetsu's Dog Food:

Quality: Blue 

Ingredients: Herbs, Meat 

Effect: Enhances the physical fitness of ninja dogs with no side effects! Best used during the puppy stage after weaning. 

Conclusion: Highly attractive to dogs. Can capture an entire group of canines. If you attract one, you attract them all. 

Recognition: 780/1000 (Higher recognition leads to more inspiration and rewards in related fields.) 

Reward: Physical Fitness +1, Chakra Amount +10]

Nara Kagetsu sighed with relief as he watched Yamamaru, who was working diligently in a basin.

The initial approval rating was only [10/100], showing that some adults in the Inuzuka clan recognized the dog food's effectiveness.

As a leading expert in dog breeding, their endorsement indicates the dog food's impressive quality. Inuzuka Yama's father had mentioned he would visit in the next two days, signaling his interest and potential for collaboration.

Nara Kagetsu eagerly anticipates this.

If he were a ninja genius, he might survive and thrive with the Nara clan's secret techniques, needing only time to grow. However, a research talent like Kurotsuchi Mayuri needs substantial resources, which are endless.

For his safety and growth, Nara Kagetsu must plan ahead, prove his value, and find ways to make money early on.

Even with Nara clan support, the clan's training, resources, and influence depend on talent and importance.

If all goes well, he might receive generous start-up funds from the Inuzuka clan and begin technical research within his means.

Survival is the top priority. The Soul of Nirvana signifies that while someone may seem invincible, they can never be truly killed, similar to how Uncle Snake can be defeated but never fully eliminated.

In a dangerous world, survival is key to having a future.

Woo woo.

He felt a touch on his knee. Looking down, he saw Yamamaru, who had just finished his business, rubbing his leg happily. Then, Yamamaru lay on the ground with his round belly exposed, making a whimpering sound.

"I made this today. You can take it home when you leave," Kagetsu said, handing an open bag to Inuzuka Yama. He took it without surprise.

This was similar to last time; he had taken two portions back to his clan and given them to his parents. He picked up the bag, knowing it was enough for Yamamaru to eat for three or four days. However, if his parents' companions were included, it would only cover today's rations.

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That night.

Nara Shikakichi came home exhausted and saw Nara Kagetsu kneeling on the floor, looking up at him with bright eyes.

"I did it, father."

Just when Nara Shikakichi was trying to figure out how to handle and comfort his troublesome son, Nara Kagetsu's words caught him off guard. He was momentarily stunned, thinking he might have heard wrong.

"What did you say?" Nara Shikakichi asked, wide-eyed, as he hurried over to Nara Kagetsu and sat down beside him.

Nara Kagetsu didn't say anything else but showed his palm to Nara Shikakichi. In it lay a small peach. Under Kagetsu's intense gaze, a dark shadow quickly took shape in his palm, forming a tall, black rectangular block resembling a coffin.

A black spike then suddenly protruded from the coffin, piercing into its interior. When the shadow faded, the little peach trapped inside the coffin looked battered, as if it had been sliced by a knife.

Seeing Kagetsu, who was sweating and breathing heavily, even Nara Shikakichi, despite his sharp mind, was momentarily speechless.

Although Kagetsu's technique was not perfect in his view, and the shape of the black coffin was a bit thin and unattractive, he couldn't deny that it was an advanced and impressive shadow technique.

Recalling his past discussions with Kagetsu, Nara Shikakichi realized that the potential of this technique went beyond what was initially understood. It could even become a truly advanced Yin Release secret technique, not just limited to shadows.

The essence of Yin Release is to give form to the formless and create something from nothing. This technique embodies that characteristic.

Compared to other Yin Release techniques like illusions, the Nara clan's shadow techniques tap into a deeper power of Yin Release.

While the Nara clan does have lethal shadow techniques, this doesn't diminish the significance of the Black Shadow Coffin technique. The fact that it was created by a child under six years old is even more astonishing!

Although Nara Shikakichi knows this technique is based on the Nara clan's secret methods and the teachings of several clan elders, including himself, he was still surprised. 

He didn't expect such a technique could be developed so quickly, and by "quickly," he meant over several years.

The knowledge and understanding of Yin Release required for this technique are beyond what Nara Kagetsu, at his young age, could master. Even with guidance from the elders, it's a significant challenge.

"Prepare a copy of your ideas and seals," Nara Shikakichi said, taking a deep breath. This technique could undoubtedly become a new secret ninjutsu in the clan, and the clan would reward him accordingly. He knew this was something his son needed.

Without hesitation, Nara Kagetsu handed some notes to his father, as if he had been ready. At the same time, another message that had been waiting for a long time echoed in his mind.

[Secret Ninjutsu · New] 

Quality: A+ (The "+" indicates growth potential) 

Training Requirements: Mastery of Yin Release 

Advanced Requirements: Shadow Imitation Technique 

Effect: This technique uses Yin Release to turn shadows into physical weapons. The shadows are gathered into a black coffin that seals the target inside. The target will then suffer numerous wounds simultaneously.

Warning: Avoid getting caught by this technique.

Recognition: 10/1000 (Higher recognition can lead to more inspiration and rewards in related fields)

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The moment Nara Kagetsu saw this interface, his mind cleared. Knowledge about Yin Release, which had once been unclear to him, suddenly became much clearer. 

At this moment, inspiration began to flow for the next stage of developing this secret technique.

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