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The "Basic" Ten Directions!
🕑 Added 2024-10-17 08:03:53 +0000 UTC--- Chapter 488 ---
"Ten Directions!"
Koji's solemn voice echoed in the laboratory.
Umeshiki's body shook upon hearing this. She pointed her shaky finger at Koji, "H-How is that even possible? You actually awakened that Shinjutsu, which could affect past and future..."
"Impossible, impossible, you're but a mere mortal."
Ten Directions/Jippō is a Shinjutsu (Divine Technique) used by Otsutsuki Shibai. It enables the user to see into the future. Of course, it's not an 'ordinary' future sight.
Not only does Ten Directions allow foresight, but it also shows multiple possible futures.
In short, this Shinjutsu allowed someone to achieve near "Omniscience" or "All-Seeing" through enough development.
Just imagine your enemy knows ten possible futures, preventing you from resisting. Even Observation Haki from the neighboring world wasn't this broken.
Kaguya stared at Koji and commented calmly, "I have a theory. It might be the effect of Artificial Soul."
"Yunlong created Artificial Soul as the alternative to Spirit Soul... And to end Spirit Beast's Hunting. However, an ordinary soul isn't compatible with everyone, so he made a blank canvas. And he made it so the contractor's characteristics 100% matched the transformed Artificial Souls."
"It can be anything, a tool, a beast, and even a human's spirit..."
"Koji, your qualities stemmed from a human and celestial being. Whether you like it or not, the latter is still stronger than the latter, drawing the Artificial Soul's effect."
"The Artificial Souls matched your celestial being's genes and became a shadow." Kaguya watched a shadowy figure behind Koji, wearing a white robe like the typical Otsutsuki.
However, the shadowy figure has no appearance. It's faceless.
"Since your Contracted Artificial Soul stemmed from Otsutsuki Shibai's genes, I speculated your 1st Spirit Skill isn't purely Shinjutsu (Divine Technique) and possesses many limitations."
"Yeah, that's right! That must be it! A mortal can't wield such divine power easily." Umeshiki agreed with Kaguya, sighing in relief.
She was shocked earlier and panicked a little. After all, a group of mortals wielding strong Shinjutsu is a terrifying enemy.
Kaguya tapped her chin lightly, "Koji, I know the usage and effect of one's Spirit Skill is a secret. I said it myself when explaining how Spirit Master cultivation works to you, Kawaki, and Amado. But I'm curious, so I order you to tell us about Ten Directions' effect."
"Haha..." Bibi Dong was speechless by Kaguya's directness.
Koji helplessly shrugged and answered, "Although my Spirit Skill is called Ten Directions, I can only use fractions of its true power. Not to mention, the energy consumption is horrendous if I try to overreach things."
"At the moment, I can only see one possible future. I can see five to ten seconds into the future with a 3 to 5-second cooldown for each usage."
"I can see thirty seconds into the future, but that will increase my energy consumption by 150%, and the cooldown will increase to a minute..."
"As expected," Kaguya mumbled in acknowledgment. "For a 1,000-year-old Spirit Skill, it's impressive enough."
"However, luckily, you can age your Spirit Ring with the energy of the Higher Dimension I left behind in the Artificial Soul, increasing the potency of your Ten Directions like the real one..."
"Not a bad Spirit Skill."
"By the way, what's the name of your Artificial Soul?"
"His name is Elder Shadow, and our bond is quite awkward," Koji replied impassively.
To Koji, contracting an Artificial Soul is like becoming a Jinchuriki.
It comes with danger and opportunity.
Of course, his worry is unnecessary. If Artificial Soul is dangerous, Yunlong won't make them.
Being defeated by your own Artificial Soul means you have lost yourself in a profound way of life because Artificial Soul draws qualities from their very contractors. Not the other way around!
Kaguya noticed the faint connection between Koji and his Artificial Soul but didn't think much of it. Bizarre things are 'naturally' bound to happen when Yunlong is involved, directly or indirectly.
Kaguya wanted to discover more about this "Nerfed" Ten Directions and pondered, "Hmm, I can't test the effectiveness of your ten directions here. Also, you're too weak to fight me..."
"We have a training ground nearby," Koji answered. "As for the latter, I am really sorry for being too weak, okay? I'm not a magical creature who can punch Gods left and right as soon as I awaken my Martial Soul."
"Is that sarcasm I hear?" Kaguya frowned slightly.
Koji smiled at her, "It is. But I know you wouldn't hurt me if I'm being honest. You like honest, obedient subordinates."
"You're using Ten Directions already, huh?"
"Yup."
"Very well, I will create a clone to test your power. I hope you didn't die..."
"W-Wait, this is not in the future that I know-!" Before Koji could react, Kaguya's clone already dragged him away with her mental power.
"Poor guy..." Bibi Dong commented with a chuckle.
After Koji disappeared from the room, Kaguya indifferently said, "I indeed like honest and obedient subordinates, but I don't like them having loud mouths."
"His foresight didn't reveal that information. I guess he's still green, after all."
"I guess having Otsutsuki's genes also affects one's confidence."
'Hey, there is an Otsutsuki here!' Umeshiki couldn't help but complain in her mind. She didn't dare to say it out loud, fearing Kaguya might also drag her to the training ground for physical education.
In the meantime, Kawaki has finished his bonding and 1st Spirit Ring production.
As the wielder of Kama, mastering the basics of Red Cloud Heaven Art is easy for Kawaki. He also could control Spirit Energy freely and efficiently, allowing him to cultivate faster than Koji.
A black halo hovered around Kawaki's body, indicating his 1st Spirit Ring is 10,000 years old or older. It seemed his Kama was contributing in physical and spiritual aspects.
(A/N: No wonder Otsutsuki like to cheat XD!)
Kawaki stood up with glee, and pale bone armor with spikes all over covered his body. He looks like a white Yaksha, especially with those sharp bone blades extending from his elbow.
"Devilish... Hmm, this is not the quality I expected." Kaguya commented casually. Otsutsuki is a Celestial Being. While they act high and mighty, none of their abilities have devilish traits.
Kawaki's Martial Soul and its quality surprised Kaguya.
"How do you feel?" Kaguya asked.
Kawaki stretched and replied, "Great. I felt like I'm one hundred times stronger than before."
"Funny kid, that's just an illusion of improvement. You're getting stronger, but not that strong." Bibi Dong laughed at Kawaki's funny words.
Kawaki absorbed his bone armor back, "You're probably right."
Kaguya observed Kawaki silently before saying, "Your Martial Soul is... Odd."
"It feels like it belongs to body type, but you also have the quality of tool and beast type."
"Kawaki, tell me more about your Martial Soul."
Kawaki nodded, "My Martial Soul is Pale Bones. They are part of my body, but I also can take them out and regrow them back with enough time. I can turn them into armor and weapons with ease."
"The only drawback is stamina... I felt like I hollowed my body by making an armor earlier."
"As for my 1st Spirit Skill, it's Fossilization."
"I can fossilize things on a small scale and turn them into Pale Bones, reducing the need to extract bones from my body. I can even fossilize carbons in the air."
"What's the range of your Fossilization?" Bibi Dong found this Spirit Skill interesting.
"Five meters." Kawaki stretched his arm and created a clump of bone five meters away.
"Not a bad skill." Bibi Dong couldn't help but praise. "You can develop many offensive and defensive techniques with it and enough creativity."
"Kid, you better not waste such a good Martial Soul and Spirit Skill."
"Thank you for the compliment. And I won't let you down!" Kawaki felt lucky. He's growing stronger faster than when he was with Isshiki.
Kaguya also found Kawaki's ability not too shabby, but it's nothing special compared to Koji's Ten Directions.
She glanced at Amado, "Next is him."
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