Chapter 36.1 : Shadow Puppet Technique??

"Using shadows as a hub, with a technique similar to Shadow Clone Jutsu for multitasking, and a mind transfer technique to target the opponent's consciousness, the goal is to control the enemy and turn them into a puppet one can manipulate. 

Creating this technique involves too many factors. From your idea, it seems like a continuous ninjutsu, which means it will consume a lot of chakra. I remember that the Nara clan isn't particularly known for their chakra reserves, right?"

Orochimaru showed no surprise at Kagetsu's concept of the Shadow Puppet Technique. He loved to research and was eager to learn about unknown ninjutsu. He was impressed by Kagetsu's creativity.

Even though this technique is based on the Nara clan's shadow secret techniques, which is different from the Blood Armor, and he couldn't master it, he still wanted to see it come to life.

"My body is much better than my clan members, so the burden and impact of the shadow secret techniques on my body and mind aren't as severe as it is for others. I'll create it first, then improve it slowly. Isn't that how the Second Hokage did it?" Kagetsu said, unbothered.

Creating techniques, supported by talent cards, is a way to increase strength.

Otherwise, whether it's the advanced secret techniques within the Nara clan or Orochimaru, who mastered a vast array of forbidden ninjutsu and possesses seven types of chakra nature, they could provide him with a system of ninjutsu based on his strengths.

The selected ninjutsu is enough for most ninjas, at least until they become elite jōnin.

As for becoming an elite jōnin, most have a unique skill. Only those who reach elite jōnin or Kage level need to create techniques based on experience that suit them and maximize their abilities in battle.

Orochimaru smiled.

Compared to the straightforwardness of the First Hokage's ninjutsu, the Second Hokage employed various forbidden techniques and innovative ninjutsu to specifically counter enemies.

The difference between the two Hokages lies in their approach: the First focused on overpowering enemies with Wood Release, while the Second had a more scientific fighting style, creating techniques tailored to his opponents.

For example, the Shadow Clone was designed to counter the Uchiha clan's Sharingan. The Flying Thunder God Technique could be seen as a counter to the overwhelming perception of the Mangekyō Sharingan.

However, once these techniques fulfilled their purpose, they were often forgotten. Many were incomplete products or suited only to the fighting style of the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju. The learning threshold was often extremely high, making them classified as forbidden techniques.

Those lacking talent did not deserve to learn his techniques.

Even those who met the learning requirements often had to improve upon the original ninjutsu according to their own fighting styles.

For instance, after learning Flying Thunder God, Minato Namikaze successfully combined it with the sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan, creating his unique version that maximized his exceptional reflexes and dynamic vision.

Neither Kagetsu nor Orochimaru continued discussing chakra issues. There are many ways to alleviate or even solve such problems.

For instance, the Uzumaki clan's Yin Seal.

Although the Uzumaki clan is gone, Kushina Uzumaki and Tsunade still know of this technique.

However, Kagetsu didn't expect to acquire it. Such sealing techniques are core secrets of a clan, and in the world of ninjutsu, which is based on roots, how could others easily teach them to someone who isn't a clan member or a disciple?

Even in the future, the only ones who can learn and use Orochimaru's ninjutsu and taijutsu are Mitarashi Anko, Yakushi Kabuto, and Uchiha Sasuke.

This reflects the two main ways ninjutsu is passed down in the current ninja world: master-student inheritance and bloodline inheritance.

In a closed and monopolistic system like the ninja world, no matter how good your relationship is, if you want to learn someone's core ninjutsu without officially becoming their student, it's like going back to the old days when knowledge was controlled by powerful clans. 

You might as well ask a connected friend from a ninja clan if you can borrow their books and reputation.

Growing up in the Nara clan, Kagetsu naturally understands this. Even though he learned medical ninjutsu from Tsunade and created the Blood Armor technique, he never asked about forbidden techniques like the Yin Seal, even when he had the chance.

Techniques like the Mystical Palm Technique, Extraction Technique and other medical ninjutsu do not belong to any individual or clan as secret techniques.

"The so-called creation of techniques isn't hard," Orochimaru said, placing his hand on Kagetsu's head. "As long as you have enough understanding of chakra, the human body, and the hand signs, and you take the time, you can eventually create new ninjutsu.

However, most of these techniques are either impractical or carry significant risks. Some have been forgotten over time, while others have been continuously modified and improved by later generations.

The establishment of ninja villages was a significant integration and disruption of ninjutsu. Here, the difficulty of acquiring knowledge and techniques is lower, and those with talent can eventually create their unique ninjutsu.

"This goes for me, and it goes for you too." Orochimaru smiled. 

"Who isn't a genius in creating their own ninjutsu system?"

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