Research and development of the Intermediate Modification Technique had already made significant progress. Now, after seven or eight years of research and development, the results were even more remarkable. If the Intermediate Modification Technique were to have a progress bar, then this technique would now be 80% complete, and the remaining 20% of the theory has also been completed. At that time, it would only be necessary to obtain Majin Buu as a sample, then conduct a little research and fusion, to truly complete the Intermediate Modification Technique. By then, after modifying himself, he would achieve immortality, almost infinite stamina, super-speed recovery, and other characteristics.
As for the Forced Fusion Technique, although there was progress, it was not significant, merely a preliminary fusion of some reference knowledge and techniques. To initially complete this technique, more materials and time are needed.
Regarding the Ultra Instinct Technique, progress was also not significant. However, unlike the Forced Fusion Technique, the theory of the Ultra Instinct Technique had long ceased to be a problem. What remains is the need for continuous combat, and then, in the endless process of battle, to solidify the reading and prediction from theory into instinct, making it a part of the body. Therefore, a single clone would find it difficult to make much progress. Realizing this, Rhode secretly made a note of it, deciding to allocate more clones in the future to accelerate this process.
Besides these four techniques he cared about most, other areas such as the improvement of Kaio-ken, the improvement of Mafuba, the comprehension of the divine realm, the comprehension of Super Saiyan 4, and the further development of the ultimate move Super Limit Destruction, all achieved some results. However, these were merely small achievements; for now, there was nothing substantial, mature, or immediately usable.
Time flowed, and Rhode continuously absorbed and mastered the information obtained from numerous clones, eventually transforming it into something he controlled. After fully absorbing and mastering this information, he thought for a moment and then dispatched another batch of clones to continue research, development, and comprehension.
Regarding spacetime power. One clone continued research into extending the duration of Time Stop, while also handing the semi-finished Time Machine to him. Another clone was to comprehend spatial power, and suggested that he should ideally gain some understanding of the Time Chamber space, and it would be even better if he could master the means of space generation and annihilation. Finally, Rhode dispatched two more clones: one to continue researching, developing, and mastering the ability of Time Reversal, and the other to focus on Time Acceleration. Thus, four clones were dedicated to spacetime power. However, after some thought, Rhode dispatched another clone to assist the four.
Although the theory of the Intermediate Modification Technique has been perfected, it still needs to be delved into further, advancing to a higher level. After all, his goal is the Ultimate Modification Technique: immortal, indestructible, ageless, infinite stamina, instant recovery, etc. After some thought, with no new knowledge or materials for research currently available, he allocated two individuals to this area for mutual discussion.
As for the Forced Fusion Technique, this was the most difficult, and Rhode allocated twenty clones to it in one go. And for the Ultra Instinct Technique, which is theoretically mature and only requires practical application and solidification into bodily instinct, twenty clones were also allocated.
For the remaining research directions that have already been achieved, such as Super Saiyan 4, there is naturally no need for further research. Others, such as the improvement of Kaio-ken, the improvement of sealing techniques, the further development of Super Limit Destruction, and the comprehension of the Super God Realm, were each allocated one to five individuals.
After all this, over a hundred clones were dispatched. The power of each clone remained the same as before, all at one hundred million battle power. Dividing them this way, Rhode essentially dispatched over ten billion power. However, the energy of over ten billion battle power and a portion of vital essence and spirit posed no burden to Rhode, who had now broken through Super Saiyan 4 and whose normal battle power exceeded a trillion; he could fully bear it.
Watching the scattered clones busy with their respective tasks, Rhode thought for a moment, realizing that these clones also had a drawback. That is, although the clones are physical entities and possess the main body's knowledge and intelligence, they are primarily formed by separating the main body's energy. As time passes, there will inevitably be an issue of energy consumption. Could the clones themselves be able to recover? This thought involuntarily arose in his mind.
However, after careful consideration, Rhode dismissed the idea of researching in this area. Clones already possess physical bodies, and the knowledge, experiences, and intelligence of the main body. Apart from a difference in power, they are essentially another version of himself. If it were to go a step further, and clones could self-recover, or even autonomously cultivate and improve, then who would be the main body and who would be the clone? This would simply be asking for trouble!
It's perfectly fine as it is now. Clones conduct research and comprehend realms, and after they are recalled, the fruits of their labor are directly obtained.
Thinking of this, Rhode left the many clones to their respective tasks, and in a flash, he moved to where Son Goku was training. At this moment, Son Goku was locked in an intense battle with a clone. No, it couldn't be described as an intense battle; more accurately, the clone was sparring with Son Goku. Although the clone and Son Goku had similar battle power, the clone was a weakened version of Rhode, possessing all the moves and abilities the main body had at the time of the clone's creation. Therefore, even though their powers were similar, there was a huge disparity when they actually fought.
After Rhode appeared, he did not intervene; he simply sat by and watched the battle, eating melon—yes, literally eating melon, a melon materialized by magic.
Bang! Just then, Son Goku was sent flying by a punch from the clone, landing directly beside the main body.
"Mr. Rhode, you're really strong!" Getting up excitedly, after continuous battles with the clone, Son Goku was filled with shock. Originally, he thought that with similar power to Rhode's clone, he could fight to his heart's content. However, the reality was incredibly cruel; he was unilaterally thrashed! And this was with Mr. Rhode's clone only engaging in close combat, without using any special techniques. At this moment, Son Goku immediately realized that the difference between him and Rhode was not just in power, but also in the huge disparity in power control.
"Goku, you need to strengthen your basic training!" The little guy's power increased very quickly, but his control over that power was so poor that he couldn't even fully utilize one-tenth of his strength, let alone making one-tenth of his strength unleash the power of three-tenths. If his control over his own power was only at this level, then when he transforms into Super Saiyan, with his power instantly skyrocketing fiftyfold, how much of his true strength would he be able to unleash?
"From now on, strengthen your training in the training hall. This way, although it's slower than the Gravity Chamber, it will improve your control over your own power while also strengthening your mental training. Of course, during this process, your power will also increase." The training hall, a training ground modeled after Yardrat's training area. Speaking of this, Rhode paused and looked at him seriously: "Once you have perfect control over your own power, then you won't have to worry about not being able to unleash your full power when you rapidly increase it."
Compared to the original Son Goku, who was able to maximize his weak power, the current Son Goku, though stronger, was significantly lacking in the application of his own power. The little guy still has a long way to go.
"Is that so?" At this moment, watching Rhode recall his clone, and mulling over what he had said, Son Goku fell into thought.