The List

The landscape turned to his familiar plaza. As he entered it with a calm mind, he transformed into Kaito. He then relaxed to pace himself, debating whether his retreat had been a strategic error or a prudent choice.

After all, he hadn't lost much. In fact, he decided it was quite profitable.

For one, he confirmed Alice's allegiance and that she wasn't for Elysium. The other was that he had proven he was most certainly stronger than the main character.

Naruto's own abilities were far from the average shinobi's. His control over chakra improved over time, allowing him to perform powerful jutsu. Just his massive chakra reserves alone made the fight last far longer than it should have.

Then there was that obscene regeneration skill. Arthur was certain that the boy had never had something like that before.

In combat, Naruto initially relied on unpredictable attacks and shadow clones, but that had also been reproved. This Naruto was adept at taijutsu and could overwhelm opponents without the need for clones.

The main reason Arthur completely decimated him in combat was because the former knew almost everything about the ninja. Then there was Arthur's psychological game, constantly throwing the boy off his guard without letting him retain an ounce of clarity on the match.

That was Arthur's deadliest tactic, to deter his opponent so much that he broke their spirits. Naruto, however, wasn't fighting alone. He had his mother's and father's chakra that acted as surrogates in times of distress.

Yet mere chakra constructs were never going to stop Arthur. It was his win from the very start.

On top of all of these things, he had also glimpsed through Naruto's memories, witnessing the inner workings of the Nine-Tails chakra.

Of particular interest were the copious Rasengan techniques Naruto had apparently studied, as well as the many interactions he's had thus far in the world.

Arthur had no doubt stemming from his understanding that he could learn all of Naruto's current techniques. But the problem was the level of difficulty it was to execute them, such as the Shadow Clone jutsu.

Arthur, for now, did not have the time to want to practice those overused but meaningful skills. What intrigued him the most from the boy's memories, however, was the Rasengan's derivation: the Tailed Beast Bomb.

It would most certainly take longer to learn that specific technique. Or rather, it was impossible to learn it without having Tailed Beast chakra. But what if he didn't need it? What if instead he desired to create a technique much like Minato had done with the Rasengan upon learning of its design?

This was more than possible considering who he was.

Arthur's list of techniques was nothing short of amazing. In his arsenal, he had approximately forty-two techniques, most of which had been properly refined and perfected to use in battle.

Among his diverse repertoire, he possessed two transformations: Simian Sage Mode and Angelic Mode, of which the latter can be accessed through the rainbow pill. He also honed his Area Sensing technique, allowing him to perceive his surroundings with heightened awareness.

Additionally, his abilities included the Calorie Control technique, the Chakra Dissection Blade technique, the Chakra-Enhanced Strength technique, the Chakra Shockwave Slash technique, the Chakra Transfer technique, the Chakra Disguise technique, the Curse Unsealing technique, the Evil Illusion: Enhancing Flattery technique, the Flying raijin technique, alongside the Flying raijin: Teleportation Barrier technique, the Fracture Strike technique, the Samurai Sabre technique, the Tamashii technique, the Transformation technique, the Substitution technique, the Raigo: One-Thousand Hand Strike technique, the Tailed Beast Removal technique, and the two Golden Chain techniques, which included the Barrier and Bonding techniques.

In terms of restorative abilities, he relied on the Body Activation technique, the Cell Activation technique, the Cellular Activation technique, the Healing technique, and the Regenerative Healing technique to maintain his edge in battles.

His expertise also extended to summoning techniques, with notable invocations including Minato Namikaze, Ino Yamanaka, Mangetsu Hōzuki, Tatewaki, Shikamaru Nara, Zabuza Momochi, the Six-Tails, and Koko—six of which can be summoned from the Reanimation technique.

Moreover, he showcased a range of elemental techniques, such as the Water Dragon technique, the Water Prison technique, the Water Celestial Prison technique, the Surface Slice technique, the Water Waves technique, the Smoke technique, the Body Oxidation technique, the Smoke Dance technique, the Smoke Fist technique, the Smokescreen technique, the One-Thousand Needles of Death technique, the Shattering Ice Spears technique, and the Glacial Dome technique.

His Seven Heavenly Breaths technique, which reached up to the fifth activation, illustrated his advanced training and dedication to self-improvement.

Simple ninjutsu, genjutsu, and taijutsu were also not just on his pay grade. His arsenal of techniques had evolved to incorporate a unique blend of martial arts and divine inspiration.

His combat style was a fusion of refined sword skills, permeated with the Iaidō technique and the Gift of the Hermit chakra. This approach to battle allowed him to harness his full potential as the perfect swordsman.

Physically, his body had been modified, granting him several distinct traits. His adamantine durability also allowed him to withstand even the most intense assaults, transforming his body into a virtually unbreakable shell that not even the Rasengan could harm. And with the cells from Yukimi Iburi, Karin Uzumaki, Haku Yuki, and Ranmaru inside of him, he possessed enough Kekkei Genkai to give him the death sentence if ever caught.

Moreover, his above-high spiritual energy within his chakra bestowed upon him a deep sense of inner power and clarity, authorizing him to tap into any unknown technique with ease.

The aforementioned was just what he could perform. Where he was even more deadly was the list of materials he had fostered over the last year—all of which were prized by many.

Among them was the Thunder Sword, which was acquired after defeating Team 7. He also possessed Enhanced Boltswords, equipped with the Remote Control technique and the Thunderbolt technique. Then there was the Blunt Blade and the Executioner's Blade, the latter of which came with the Flying Turn Slash technique. His Explosive Blade was also lethal, featuring the Multiple Explosions of Death technique.

There were currently two broken weapons in his collection: the Long Blade, which included the Longsword Ninja Art: Massacre Method Formation technique and the Ninja Art Long Blade: Stitching Spider technique, and Hiramekarei, which contained the Bloody Mist Sword Art: Honenuki: Bone Mutilation technique.

Additionally, he had some of the treasured tools, which included the Seven Stars Blade, the Leaf Fan, the Crimson Gourd, and the Gold Rope. He also carried modified pills that enhanced his chakra by several folds.

This isn't even considering that he owned the Sun Stream Plaza, of which various individuals resided in, such as Koko, Ryūzetsu, Brie, Tayuya, Rin Nohara, and Kimimaro. Just having one former Soud ninja was overkill.

Then there was this expensive laboratory, which was outfitted with advanced technology. It contained an automated DNA synthesizer, a superconducting quantum interference device, laser spectrometers, a spectral imaging system, and a supercomputer taken from the occult.

Among the more personal items in the lab were Haku's body, the flesh of Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha, Kimimaro's cells, and Jūgo's cells. He also had two of Orochimaru's white snakes from Tayuya's and Kimimaro's curse marks.

After absorbing Jugo's cells, he could instantly gain more abilities, such as the passive skill to always be absorbing natural energy and the skill to communicate and command wildlife.

At the pinnacle of his arsenal lies his 200 IQ, which allows him to analyze situations with uncanny precision, anticipate potential outcomes, and make calculated decisions moments before they happen.

That extraordinary level of intelligence, combined with exceptional deductive skills, enabled him to turn virtually any tide to his favour.

However, it is Arthur's unwavering faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour that truly sets him apart from others. In every moment he undergoes, his faith in Jesus Christ is his ultimate power.

With his wisdom, martial prowess, and spiritual strength, he truly stood as a force in this world that no one has ever had the pleasure of witnessing.

While all the aforementioned techniques would make a Kage's jaw drop, he knew that he still had much more to learn. It wasn't long until he stood in the center of his training facility, where he would practice his next technique: the Transparency jutsu.

This was a technique that he had long been fascinated by, one that had the potential to take his espionage skills to a whole new level.

There were many like it, but such skills were easily thwarted with the simplest of dōjutsu, like a premature Sharingan—a reference to when a young Obito defeated Kakkō, who was utilizing the Camouflage technique.

From what Arthur recalled, the Transparency technique was actually a jutsu invented by Jiraiya during his youth, specifically to allow him to spy on girls bathing without the risk of being caught. It was ingenious and perverted, but one that Arthur was willing to overlook given its potential applications.

It was said to be able to render the user temporarily invisible.

As he mentally rehearsed the steps involved, he recalled when Hayate Gekkō had used it against him. Yet it was really Alice's usage that impressed him.

If he could learn it, he could use it in conjunction with his smoke technique. That essentially meant that he could create a smoke screen that was almost impenetrable, allowing him to move freely and strike from unexpected angles.

As he stood there with his eyes closed, he remained focused on the sensation of his chakra flow. Without even taking a breath, he performed one hand sign before executing the technique.

'Transparency jutsu…'

There was a subtle shift in his chakra as he redirected it outward in his form. Almost like executing the transformation technique, he morphed his chakra into an invisible mist-like substance that flooded his body.

When he finished, he looked at his hand; he found that he could still see himself. So he went to a reflection in the room and was content to see no reflection of himself.

He had done it—he had successfully executed the Transparency jutsu on his first attempt.

Although successful, he knew the skill needed to be fine-tuned. Just learning a technique was one thing; he had to perfect it.

Slowing his pace, he closed his eyes again and re-executed the technique. As it was forming, he funneled his chakra further out to affect even his surroundings. He felt the layers of chakra obscure his presence and bend the atmosphere in a way that made him feel ethereal, almost ghostlike.

After opening his eyes once more, with his Tamashii active, he looked down at his hand and saw they were slightly more transparent than before.

This was a good sign, for if even his Tamashii could barely see through him, then the technique was a lot more potent.

Now let's see if he could combine it with his other Kekkei Genkai.

A thick cloud billowed around him. As the smokey element twirled, he mingled it with the Transparency technique.

The fog stretched into a solid barrier that would further cloud any traces of his effort. Then it twisted and turned before diffusing into the air. All that could be seen now was an ephemeral pull of indistinct shadows.

The combination of near-invisible smoke seemed formidable for now, but that was the issue. It was only partially invisible. A full adept sensor, like Alice or Koko, could probably detect him.

He practiced this combination for an hour at best, adding in the Chakra Disguise technique to further mask himself. The control had become a lot better, so he spent the next hour adding in natural energy.

Once he deemed it effective enough, he stopped his training to move on to more pressing matters.

Although he had achieved something significant, his ambition wouldn't allow him to rest; there were still skills to hone, techniques to perfect, and new frontiers to push. Because, thanks to Naruto Uzumaki, he believed he could move on to something more challenging—the Tailed Beast Bomb.