Naruto: Forbidden Arts and an Immortal Agenda

Seeing the four faint golden ancient characters appear on the Heavenly Book, Aozora revealed a surprised smile.

Even though he hadn't accepted the inheritance yet, just from the name, he knew this Daoist art must offer powerful protection for himself.

Since his arrival in this world, although his power kept increasing, Qingkong had always felt uneasy.

The combat dynamics in the Ninja World were somewhat skewed—countless offensive techniques existed, but true defenses were extremely rare.

Because everyone had normal human bodies, a single kunai could easily kill anyone. This explained why speed-type ninjas like Sakumo Hatake and Minato Namikaze could strike fear into their enemies, becoming absolute killing machines among same-level opponents.

Abnormal speed ninjas were practically harvesters of other shinobi at their rank, which forced all great ninja villages to issue statements allowing ninja to abandon missions when encountering these two individuals.

If all ninjas possessed defense matching their strength, then miraculous feats like Minato instantly killing fifty jonin wouldn't happen.

Speaking of which, Aozora couldn't help but complain about Guy and Rock Lee.

After opening the Eight Gates technique, their speed was so overwhelming—it was a pity they didn't wield sharper decapitation blades.

Reining in his wandering thoughts, Aozora focused and accepted the inheritance of [Lightning-Fire Golden Body].

Amidst chaos and emptiness, only a gray stone remained standing. Suddenly, lightning struck from nowhere, hitting the stone. Fire erupted beneath it, blending with thunder, continuously refining and forging.

Meanwhile, an ethereal voice echoed in Aozora's ear, reciting the cultivation method's oral instructions.

[Lightning-Fire Golden Body] was an authentic Daoist physical cultivation technique. In its early stages, internal refinement with true energy dominated; later stages required relying on heaven and earth's forces for advancement.

[Lightning-Fire Golden Body] had three stages: Internal Stone Embryo Refinement, Iron Body Furnace Burning, and Thunder-Forged Golden Body.

The first stage focused on using Lightning-Fire true energy to cultivate the body. In terms of the Ninja World, it meant using Lightning-Fire natured chakra to stimulate bodily vitality and enhance physical durability.

After completing the first stage, both speed and strength would greatly increase, making the body as solid as rock, impervious to ordinary blades or swords.

Once achieving Stone Body, the second stage required burning the body with intense fire. Externally burned while internally refined, the body underwent countless temperings to forge an Iron Body.

To forge the Golden Body, the third stage needed heavenly thunder's power. When struck by lightning, one would absorb and purify a trace of that power, transforming the Iron Body into an undestroyable Golden Body.

Golden Body represented not only ultimate defense but also incredible recovery abilities.

Among the three stages of [Lightning-Fire Golden Body], currently only the first stage—Stone Body—had complete inheritance.

Besides parts overlapping with the Lightning Release Cell Stimulation Method, the inheritance added techniques on how to use Fire-natured chakra to accelerate blood flow, likely perfected after absorbing Gongde Droplets.

This Fire-Chakra blood-accelerating method not only enhanced physical qualities but also temporarily boosted strength, speed, and reflexes, functioning perfectly as a Secret Jutsu.

After obtaining the [Lightning-Fire Golden Body] inheritance, Aozora experienced a significant upgrade, making physical cultivation much smoother.

Refined by lightning, tempered by fire—Aozora felt his body becoming like resilient stone, continuously purifying impurities, growing harder and purer.

Cultivation knows no calendar—time holds no meaning for cultivators immersed in their path.

Now Aozora finally understood the meaning behind those words.

As his strength grew, Aozora's range of skills continued to expand.

He had to learn new techniques while deepening those he already possessed.

Time had become increasingly scarce.

Though Aozora had consciously limited how often he learned ninjutsu, carefully choosing only those that improved his combat system, the skills granted by the Heavenly Book were no ordinary ones—they often required time and effort to fully internalize.

Especially skills like Dao Yin Lian Qi, Lightning-Fire Golden Body, Yin Yang Eye, and Yu Qi weren't just techniques but also cultivation methods that couldn't be mastered overnight. He needed to devote time daily to mastering these techniques.

After cultivating these, he would move on to others like Yan Dao Technique or Shifting Body Technique, leaving barely any time in the day.

Aozora knew this wasn't his fault for choosing this path.

Those who walked the cultivation path weren't immortal per se, but they often lived for centuries, so magical techniques usually took years—even lifetimes—to perfect. Expecting to master everything in just a few days was nothing short of delusional.

Yet Aozora also understood he didn't have such abundant time to develop slowly. Tensions between the Uchiha and Konoha had reached a breaking point. Once the war with Hidden Cloud (Kumo) ended, the current fragile peace might vanish completely.

Moreover, part of his abilities had already been exposed. Konoha would definitely keep a close watch on him, making future actions far more difficult.

In the blink of an eye, one week passed. After exhausting all his stored food supplies, Aozora was forced to leave home.

Passing by the Public Notice Board at the Uchiha Compound, the wide street was now packed with clan members.

Normally aloof and reserved, these clansmen now had flushed faces filled with fury.

[Dao Yin Lian Qi] 

[Lightning-Fire Golden Body] 

[Yin Yang Eye] 

[Yu Qi]

"The relocation compensation is gone?"

"Because the frontline warfare is intensifying, we Uchiha are expected to sacrifice? Are there not enough Uchiha already at war?"

"They never intended to give us that compensation in the first place—just making excuses to keep us quiet."

"This is clearly deception! I've already moved my furniture over. Now you tell me the compensation is gone?"

Aozora pieced together fragments of conversation and quickly grasped the situation.

In short, the notice announced: Due to intensified frontline warfare and tight military funding, after deliberation, Konoha decided to cancel the relocation compensation payment—asking for the Uchiha's understanding.

But how could they possibly accept losing the compensation now?

Although these were all luxurious mansions, suburban and urban locations were worlds apart.

And although money was indeed important, what infuriated the Uchiha most was being treated as fools and deceived.

Uchiha clansmen gathered thickly around the notice board, like a rising tide about to break. One wrong move, and this whole thing could blow up into a massive disaster.

Suddenly, a stern middle-aged ninja approached the notice board.

Dressed in a Jonin flak jacket with the insignia of the Konoha Police Force on both shoulders, wherever he passed, the enraged crowd involuntarily quieted down.

"Why are you creating such a disturbance?" Uchiha Hachidai asked gravely.

Seeing it was Captain Hachidai, known for his severity, many clansmen instinctively shrank back—but equally many angry ones surged forward to complain.

"Captain Hachidai, Konoha has canceled our relocation compensation!"

"Just because the frontline is struggling, must the Uchiha bear the cost?"

"Captain Hachidai, you must stand up for us!"

"..."

"That's crossing the line!" Uchiha Hachidai exclaimed, his voice rising with fury as he listened to the angry voices of his clan members. He found himself caught up in their outrage.

"We agreed to relocate our clan compound to the desolate Nanaha River for the sake of the village's reconstruction and revitalization plan. Now they've got the nerve to cancel our compensation!"

He raised his arm defiantly. "Our people are shedding blood on the front lines. Should we cry behind their backs?"

"I'm going to ask Hokage personally what wrong the Uchiha have done today."

With that, he led the way toward the Hokage Tower, and the other clan members hurried after him.

"Let's go ask Hokage-sama what mistake the Uchiha have made!"

"Follow Elder Hachidai!"

"..."

Aozora watched in shock as Uchiha Hachidai raised his arm and kicked off a protest.

It didn't surprise Aozora at all that Hachidai could command such instant support. After all, Hachidai had gone through the Second and Third Shinobi World Wars, assisted two generations of clan leaders, and even Fugaku Uchiha leaned heavily on him.

What puzzled Aozora was where Clan Head Fugaku Uchiha had gone amidst such a major incident.

Though Fugaku was the current head of the Uchiha clan, Aozora knew very well that he was actually quite a broad-minded pacifist.

If he were here, he wouldn't have allowed things to get this far.

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