Chapter 464: Ninja Way Origins Research Society's Founding Ceremony (Part 9)

"Come to think of it, you seem almost destined to be connected with our society. Our society's purpose is to trace the original ideals of the Sage of Six Paths' Ninja Creed."

"And before the Sage of Six Paths founded the Ninja Creed, he himself was a monk. Now, you came here on the very day our society was established. Perhaps this, too, is a kind of karma."

Genjo smiled faintly.

"Benefactor Shinichi Higashino is indeed unlike ordinary people."

'As expected, no Wood Style talent was generated.'

While Shinichi and Genjo stood on the stage, seamlessly performing the carefully rehearsed double act of asking and answering each other's questions, Shinichi was also secretly monitoring the changes to his system panel.

Just as he had anticipated beforehand, no talent related to Wood Style appeared on the panel.

In other words, a Kekkei Genkai like Wood Style, which was formed by combining multiple basic chakra natures, did not satisfy the conditions required for talent generation.

Otherwise, in a gathering of tens of thousands filled with powerful individuals, that display of Wood Style alone would have been enough to generate at least a green-level talent.

That was also one of the reasons Genjo had deliberately chosen to reveal Wood Style on such an occasion.

First, it was to verify this hypothesis.

Second, it was to use the opportunity to establish a formal connection between this clone and Konoha, thereby naturally building ties through Konoha to the Fire Temple, the oldest temple not only in the Land of Fire but in the entire Shinobi World.

Granted, Genjo's public claim that he had created Wood Style himself might not have been fully believed by everyone present, but whether people in Konoha believed him or not, they would inevitably find a way to establish contact with him.

After all, for Konoha and even the entire Land of Fire, Wood Style carried immense symbolic significance as well as tremendous practical value.

Now that such a power had suddenly appeared in the hands of an unknown young monk, there was no way Konoha's leadership could simply ignore it.

As for whether Konoha might entertain improper thoughts, or even try to detain him by force?

Shinichi was not worried about that at all.

Genjo, who could freely fly through the air using Wind Style, was naturally in an invincible position, and if he wanted to leave, no one in the current Shinobi World could stop him.

Besides, with Shinichi, Konoha's prince, acting as the intermediary, there was no possibility of conflict.

Meanwhile, the conversation between the young monk and Shinichi on the stage continued.

Genjo smiled faintly, letting his gaze linger briefly on the stalk of rice in Shinichi's hand before changing the subject. "However, although this hybrid rice yields far more than ordinary varieties, the higher the yield of a crop, the greater the strain it places on the soil's fertility."

"If the land itself lacks a sufficient foundation, I'm afraid the harvest may be excellent for the first year or two, but difficult to sustain afterward. From what I heard in Benefactor Shinichi Higashino's earlier remarks, it seems you have already considered this issue. If it is convenient, why not explain it now, so everyone present may hear as well?"

"You truly have sharp insight."

Shinichi nodded frankly. "I originally intended to have the society establish a dedicated research project to solve this issue and announce everything together after finding sufficiently effective fertilizers, but since you have raised the question first, I'll briefly explain it here."

He then turned to the audience. "After hearing the conversation between us, some of you may be wondering whether the yield of this hybrid rice is exaggerated. Let me state this clearly: it is not. Under ordinary soil conditions, without adding large amounts of extra nutrients, relying solely on the soil's natural fertility, hybrid rice can already produce yields thirty to fifty percent higher than conventional rice."

"And when fertilizer is abundant and nutrient supplies are sufficient, its yield can exceed twice that of conventional rice. That is why I said earlier that under certain conditions, it can even surpass double the yield."

At this point, Shinichi smiled and used an analogy in a relaxed tone. "Think of hybrid rice as someone who is born with the genes to become exceptionally tall."

"They have a large frame and tremendous potential, but if they're fed only the same amount of food as an average person while growing up, they'll still end up somewhat taller than most people, but they'll never reach the height they were theoretically capable of. Only when their nutrition keeps up can they truly grow into a giant."

Many people in the audience showed expressions of understanding, especially the villagers who had worked the fields.

Farming required fertilizer, and the land needed nutrients. Even if most of those present had never personally farmed, they had at least heard these principles before.

Because Shinichi so openly explained the conditions necessary to increase yields, people became convinced that the figures he had given were genuine.

After finishing the analogy, Shinichi's expression became more serious.

"Since we've laid everything out in the open, then today, as the president of the Ninja Way Origins Research Society, I hereby issue the society's first official mission since its founding."

At that, his gaze swept across the section where the society members were seated before he continued.

"The task is very simple: ask, search, learn, and consult every record you can find regarding fertilization practices. If you have the opportunity, personally seek advice from farmers who have spent their entire lives working the fields. Ask them what they use to fertilize their land, what methods they employ, when they apply fertilizer, how much they use, where they apply it, and why they do it that way."

"Ask whether these methods were passed down from previous generations or discovered through their own experience. Record every piece of knowledge one by one, compile it, and submit it to society."

"The society will organize this practical knowledge gathered from every corner, combine it with our own technical capabilities and existing research achievements, and use it as the foundation to develop one or even several low-cost fertilizers made from readily available materials, together with simple fertilization methods, so that our hybrid rice can come as close as possible to its theoretical yield in every field where it is planted."

"Understood!"

After the members of Shinichi Society answered loudly in unison, Shinichi paused for a moment before looking toward the other sections.

"In addition, this invitation is not limited to society members. Whether you are present today or hear of this in the future, regardless of which country or ninja village you come from, if you have farming experience, have studied fertilizers, or have personally discovered a particularly effective method, we welcome you to share that knowledge with the society."

"If the society verifies that the method you provide has made a genuine contribution to increasing grain production, then the society will reward you accordingly. As for me personally, Shinichi Higashino, I will even grant you one request within reasonable limits."

Of course, that was impossible!

Although Shinichi sounded exceptionally generous on the surface, he had no intention whatsoever of owing anyone a favor.

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