Name: Shinichi Higashino
[Occupation: Chunin, Master Swordsman]
[Talents: Master of Taijutsu (Blue), Fighting Spirit (White)...]
[Number of draws: 1 (Blue)]
Konoha Year 45, the chill in the air grows heavier.
Several months have passed since the Chunin exams ended, and Konoha has returned to its usual rhythm, but for Shinichi Higashino, change has never stopped.
In the quiet room, Shinichi slowly opened his eyes, his mind sinking into the system panel that only he could see.
Compared to a few months ago, the information on the panel has undergone another leap, the first being [Master of Taijutsu (Blue)].
[Master of Taijutsu (Blue): Your body has undergone a qualitative change in the learning and application of Taijutsu. Any Taijutsu is like a disassembled blueprint before you; you can grasp its essence and practice it to perfection in a very short time. Your Taijutsu is executed naturally and without any hesitation, and you can always strike in the most energy-efficient and precise way in combat.]
This was the fruit that ripened over time from that peak duel on the final stage of the Chunin Exams, a pure collision of Taijutsu against Might Dai.
Subsequently, through word of mouth among the spectators present, the outside world's understanding of his Taijutsu finally broke through a certain threshold.
The Proficient In Taijutsu (Green) will naturally evolve into blue after accumulating enough power.
Then, a newly generated white talent, fighting spirit, appears.
[Fighting Spirit (White): When facing crises, battles, or unexpected situations, it will be easier to ignite your courage and battle intent, thereby reducing stamina loss and increasing pain tolerance.]
This white talent was generated by Isshin, whose flamboyant style in the Land of Iron created a strong impression of him as warlike, aggressive, and fearless.
Finally, and most importantly, one of the changes appeared in the occupation section.
The original Swordsman occupation has disappeared, replaced by the more advanced Master Swordsman.
[Master Swordsman: Your swordsmanship has reached a high level, forming a unique style and insights, qualifying you to teach and mentor. Your efficiency in comprehending and innovating sword techniques has significantly improved, your physical training has become twice as effective, and your guidance of others in swordsmanship has seen a slight increase in efficiency. In addition, your profound understanding of the principles of armed combat allows you to train and master other weapons far beyond ordinary people.]
Although the clone only gained fifty percent of the cognitive effect, it was recognized at a grand ceremony personally presided over by the city lord and the president of the Akazonae City Swordsmanship Association, which attracted the attention of the entire city.
With the subsequent deliberate promotion by Takeda Nobutsuna's forces in the southeastern region of the Land of Iron, the name Isshin and his identity as a Swordsman have been established and spread to a considerable extent.
This torrent of recognition, after a month of continuous convergence and transformation, finally broke through the threshold of advancement.
"Master Swordsman..."
Shinichi repeated the new occupation in a low voice, his gaze fixed on the description above.
Improved efficiency in physical training and… the principles of armed combat.
So that's how it is.
Shinichi suddenly felt enlightened.
He only knew that swordsman was an ancient profession that existed before the widespread use of chakra and belonged to the supernatural system, but he didn't know the specifics.
Now, he probably understands.
Ancient swordsmen, to put it bluntly, were a group of guys who relied on rigorous physical training and relentless swordsmanship to fight against all sorts of monsters and supernatural creatures.
Their core principle is to unleash the full potential of the body and master the sword to its fullest extent.
But the problem was that those monsters came in all shapes and had various abilities. Some had thick hides, some were fast, some could fly, some burrowed underground.
Relying solely on a sword, even if trained to the utmost, there would always be situations it could not handle the enemy and would have a moment of being countered.
Thus, once swordsmen trained their bodies and swords to a certain height, their path changed.
They no longer fixated solely on the sword, but began studying other weapons, how a spear could pierce armor, how a chain sickle could counter agile opponents, how bows could shoot down flying enemies, how heavy weapons could smash defenses… What they researched was the fundamental principle of what tool is most effective for what situation; this was the principle of armed combat.
This isn't just about casually learning a few tricks; it's about having absolute control over your own body to master the characteristics of different weapons and create a practical toolbox for dealing with various situations.
It is the most practical survival wisdom summarized by those ancient swordsmen in life-and-death battles.
In other words, the core of the swordsman system is physical energy, which is the mastery of various weapons, primarily the sword.
"Then what is the core of the priestess system and the monk system?"
"In what form did they exist before chakra became widespread?"
Shinichi fell into deep thought, relying on his memories from his previous life and his observations of this world, and began to dissect things one by one.
First, there's the priestess.
In the current Shinobi World, each country, village, and even clan may have its own shrine.
But if we're talking about a country that truly has a name and a clear grasp of its ancient traditions, then the Land of Ogres is definitely the representative, a nation where theocracy and government are one.
The priestesses of the Land of Ogres have passed down powerful Sealing Jutsu through generations, and also possess an almost supernatural ability to predict the future.
The chakra unleashed by priestess Shion was so powerful that even the dark demon Moryo, whose strength rivaled that of a tailed beast, felt fear.
The contradiction lies in the fact that Shion's physical body is just as fragile as an ordinary person's, and she has to rely on Naruto and Sakura to carry her when traveling.
This is very abnormal.
Chakra is generally a product of the fusion and refinement of physical and spiritual energy.
A person possessing such an enormous amount of chakra, enough to frighten a dark demon, her body could not possibly be as fragile as an ordinary person's. Her physical energy could not have been low.
Unless... Her chakra composition is unusual in itself.
It is not the product of a balanced fusion of 50% Physical Energy and 50% Spiritual Energy in the usual sense.
"That's it, the Spiritual Energy!"
A flash of realization appeared in Shinichi's eyes: "The chakra of the priestess of the Land of Ogres is most likely a special chakra where Spiritual Energy is absolutely dominant, formed by an overwhelming fusion!"
Following that line of thought, the shrine maiden system, or more broadly, the priest system, before the popularization of chakra, likely centered on the cultivation and application of spiritual energy. Through powerful will, they interfered with reality, excelling in sealing techniques and talismans, forms of power that rely heavily on precise spiritual control.
They did not possess the formidable physique and advanced combat skills of swordsmen, nor did they pursue the comprehensiveness and balance of energy like later ninjas.
Their core advantage lies in their exceptionally powerful, pure spiritual energy, honed through special inheritance, which possesses certain unique qualities. Based on this, they have developed a unique path for priestesses.
What about the monks?
Information about monks flashed through Shinichi's mind: The appearance of sage techniques or natural energy manipulation, such as Chiriku's Thousand Hand Strike; the fact that the Sage of Six Paths had once been a monk before founding Ninja Creed and later created his own Six Paths Sage Mode, and so on.
"So..."
Shinichi slowly exhaled, a clear deduction taking shape in his mind: "The core of the monk system is not the body, nor the spirit, but... Nature energy?"
Before the chakra system was created, there may have been a group of pioneers who, through special meditation and training methods, vaguely perceived the vast energy that permeated the world, and attempted to guide, borrow, or even integrate this power through their own minds and bodies.
This may be the most primitive and unsystematic prototype of sage arts and also the root of the ancient and extraordinary tradition of monks.
What they pursue is not the extreme enhancement of individual power, but a certain harmony and resonance with heaven, earth, and nature.
The secret transmission of the Fire Temple may be a branch left behind after this ancient inheritance, adapted to the era of chakra.
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(A/N: There are only four occupation systems in total. The next clone will be using First Hokage's cells as material.)