After thinking about it for a while, Uchiha Kiyo's thoughts returned to reality.
After all, these are the techniques and rules of other clans. While Uchiha Kiyo admires their strength, it doesn't mean he must learn their ways.
"An outsider's heart is always different."
This might sound harsh, but it's a fact.
Who knows if there are hidden risks in these techniques?
"There are no special techniques or skills unique to it. Even if I cultivate Senjutsu Chakra, it may not necessarily allow me to perform the so-called transformation, but the essence of my chakra will be enhanced, making it stronger. The signature traits of Sage Mode will not be there."
Sage Mode isn't just about extracting Senjutsu Chakra; it's a technique augmented by the laws governing natural energy.
If Senjutsu Chakra can amplify a ninja's strength two to three times, then the complete Sage Mode grants even greater amplification, improving physical attributes, transformations, and enhancing even the power of Senjutsu Chakra itself.
Comparatively, if Senjutsu Chakra can double a ninja's strength, Sage Mode can further increase that multiplier.
"But this is enough. A two- or threefold increase is already significant for my clones."
Uchiha Kiyo didn't insist on anything further. His primary goal was to strengthen his clones. If extracting Senjutsu Chakra could amplify ninjutsu two- or threefold, it was already a huge improvement. There was no need to cultivate Sage Patterns.
As for the extraction of chakra, Uchiha Kiyo felt there was no need to worry.
Since he could already perceive natural energy, he had the ability to absorb and control it.
While he couldn't directly manipulate it, he could wrap it in his chakra to move it.
Once refined into Senjutsu Chakra, full control became possible.
One of Uchiha Kiyo's theories played a crucial role in this refinement process:
"The body's energy is essentially diluted natural energy."
This concept meant there was no need to overthink things. As training progressed, his clones—especially Tushi—could explore the specifics themselves.
If Ma Jia could develop Magnet Release on his own, why couldn't he refine Senjutsu Chakra?
Tushi: "You've changed."
Speaking of Ma Jia's development of Magnet Release, Uchiha Kiyo realized that while Ma Jia had already begun researching it, he himself had yet to start working on his next Bloodline Limit.
Ahem. Two months had passed.
No matter—his research data on Root and Hashirama's cells should be enough to make up for the lost time.
"Sigh! I never thought I would come into contact with Wood Release."
The legendary Wood Release. Even though Uchiha Kiyo had thoroughly analyzed it theoretically, the Wood Release from the Bloodline Limit and the one used by Hashirama Senju were entirely different in nature. But in the eyes of the ninja world, Wood Release was still Wood Release—a symbol of unparalleled power.
Even though he knew that regular Wood Release was no different from other Bloodline Limits, Uchiha Kiyo still looked forward to it.
After all, Senju Hashirama's ninjutsu were truly formidable.
Even if he couldn't reach Hashirama's level, mastering techniques like Cutting Jutsu and Small-Scale Deep Forest Emergence would be an ultimate application of Wood Release.
Just like how Tushi developed the Gundam Mode for Lava Release, pushing the Bloodline Limit to its peak.
In fact, only after perfecting the Gundam Mode could Tushi's abilities compare to those of Hashirama.
In the ninja world, the ultimate application of Bloodline Limits is rare. Wood Release is one such example, comprising an entire series of powerful techniques.
This made Wood Release highly cost-effective to develop.
"I think I obtained those techniques at the Root base."
Uchiha Kiyo recalled that his shadow clone had retrieved information on Wood Release techniques.
"I really underestimated how much the Third Hokage supported Danzo—he even let him use Wood Release!"
Though he sighed, Uchiha Kiyo was secretly delighted.
All of this was now his.
Upon reviewing the data, he found records of the Wood Golem and Wood Dragon techniques.
"With these two techniques, not only can Hui practice, but Tushi's Gundam Mode can also use them as references."
"In other words, we now have access to the Wood Golem Jutsu. This means that not only can Tushi refine his Lava Release, but Ma Jia, who is developing Magnet Release, might even create a giant Sand Iron construct in the future."
With these techniques as a foundation, his clones' future creations would be guaranteed to have tremendous power.
Uchiha Kiyo fully understood the strength of these two jutsu.
Particularly the Wood Golem Jutsu—it was an alternative version of a Susanoo-enhanced construct.
Perhaps a Bloodline-Limited version of Wood Release wouldn't allow it to be used exactly like Hashirama's, but a weaker variant should still be possible.
As long as there was enough chakra, it would work.
Speaking of which—did Hui have enough chakra?
Uchiha Kiyo just remembered that Hui's chakra reserves were limited.
Wouldn't this make the Wood Golem Jutsu a waste?
No, this wouldn't do. Hui had to increase his chakra.
From now on, he would focus entirely on training. Especially physical training—after all, it wasn't Kiyo's body, so it could be pushed to the limit.
If he couldn't even summon a 50-meter Wood Golem, Kiyo would be furious.
"Lightning Release is great for physical training, and it's fast. I should investigate whether it can be used to accelerate the clone's physical development, thereby increasing chakra reserves."
Uchiha Kiyo was still considerate—he wanted to find a way to help Hui.
However, Hui had to cultivate Lightning Release himself.
Kiyo had his own responsibilities. Didn't he need time to develop Wood Release? Didn't eye transformation experiments require effort?
Lightning Release training was a minor technique. It wasn't too much to ask Hui to develop it.
He couldn't develop it?
"Maybe I should assign another Ma Jia to assist him. They could work together on Lightning Release since Ma Jia's Magnet Release research also involves Lightning Release."
Although Kiyo phrased it as a suggestion, he didn't give Hui's shadow clone a chance to refuse. It was decided.
Hui's shadow clone wanted to cry but had no tears.
Meanwhile, in Sunagakure, Ma Jia, who was training Lightning Release, shuddered. The lightning in his hands nearly went out of control.
He looked around suspiciously.
"Who's badmouthing me? That guy Rasa?"
Damn, it must be him, trying to mess with me again.
Little did he know, Rasa, the future Fourth Kazekage, was currently feeling uneasy as well.
Somewhere in Sunagakure, Rasa suddenly tensed.
"Why do I feel like I'm being targeted by a strong enemy?"
He quickly sought out his teacher, the Third Kazekage, for security.
From then on, Rasa clung to the Third Kazekage, seeking guidance in Magnet Release, hoping to gain strength.
Meanwhile, Ma Jia continued his research.
Magnet Release was originally developed by the Second Kazekage and later refined by the Third Kazekage through his special physique.
"Is it truly a Bloodline Limit? Or just a specialized technique?"
Ma Jia pondered this as he progressed.
One thing was certain—he would soon find out.
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