Chapter 1272

Currently, all "artificial elves" born from the "Cradle Garden" are in a symbiotic relationship with the Sand Shinobi.
The evolution and adaptation of life are the results of genetic information mutation and natural adaptation. The characteristics of the "Cradle Garden" dictate that it is not an ordinary habitat, and the "artificial elves" born from it are also a kind of subsidiary organism based on Yin Release.
When a ninja undergoes transformation, its effects will feedback into the "artificial spirits" that have signed contracts, and vice versa. Similarly, if the contractor excessively borrows the chakra of the "artificial spirits", they will also be subtly changed.
Of course, it also depends on compatibility. For example, a ninja who excels in water release will have a hard time resonating with illusion master Kayaki and wind release expert Asagiri. Even if they sign a contract, the benefits they can get are minimal.
Jin's nature is somewhat similar to that of Yekaterina, but she is more outgoing and wild, while the latter is relatively introverted.
Yekaterina, who is somewhat "mediocre," prefers to seek knowledge and power in books, and strives to tap her potential on the puppet body, with strong subjectivity and a good example of diligence and perseverance; the mischievous Jin is more suitable for playing her advantages in the ninja world full of variables. She has a less obvious bias and is not restricted by the conditions of the contract, as long as she finds the right partner and has a higher growth limit.
After spending a long time with Daimaru, these little guys' standards have also gotten higher. The Sand Hidden Village's aerial combat unit has many hardworking and talented individuals, which would have been a good choice two years ago as well.
Nowadays, if you don't have any special talent, the "artificial intelligences" may look down on those who are not unique.
Building emotional connections between contractors can be quite time-consuming and difficult. In the past, the choices were limited, but now there are more options, so it's important to carefully choose in order to improve growth speed.
As the youngest sister who was born late, Hinata had fewer opportunities to choose her contract partner. The most outstanding and suitable genius ninjas were already picked by her older sisters.
For example, the Wind Release ninja Temari, whose feature stands out, is indeed a perfect match for Hinata. The Genjutsu-specialist Kankuro and Kiba also complement each other well, and their relationship has always been good.
Of course, other Sand Village ninjas are also good, but it depends on how well they match.
Purple, the well-known martial arts instructor in the Sand Hidden Village, must have good strength. He was able to create his own martial arts practice and fought against the Eight Gates Formation with 300 people, which is indeed a genius. However, both Damaru and Gaara are not purely martial arts masters, and even their "artificial spirits" have little achievements in the pure martial arts field.
It's not that it cannot be an alternative contract, but the improvement in unit time is really poor. Instead of choosing Purple Luoye, it's better to try the Night Eye with weak absolute strength but prominent characteristics.
Of course, there are also true talents, such as Akame and Yōkai-Maru, Yekura who is working outside, and Rōsa who is diligent in Konoha Village, all of whom are good choices.
The air force also has a large number of up-and-coming talents, some of whom are outstanding and deserve more attention to cultivate.
Unfortunately, it will be difficult to have another "genius" like Ōmaru who had the foresight to discover super cash cows like Uchiha Sasuke and Hyuga Neji in advance.
After taking note of Hina's request, Daiwan continued to occasionally observe the changes in the outside world while sorting out the tangled chakra of the "Cradle Garden" on his back.
The illusions created by the Infinite Tsukuyomi, though piled together, did not merge into one another, but formed separate dream spaces independent of the creator.
This thing is like a fertile soil, and Da Maru is looking forward to what kind of fruit it will bear.
If the people of the Shinobi world knew that there was a small illusion world created based on their own cognition and still operating, I wonder what kind of surprise they would have.
In the observation of Daimaru, there are illusionary spaces that naturally evolve over time, as well as "illusion bubbles" that undergo dramatic changes while in a particular rhythm. These are dream spaces resonating with the core of the entity.
When a person falls asleep and starts dreaming, their naturally dispersed spiritual energy has a greater chance of connecting with themselves in this dream space.
This is a true "TV series dream" born with oneself as the protagonist, but almost everyone does not remember its content after waking up, due to their own aptitude limitations.
Of course, there are always exceptions to everything, and there are actually people who can sense some anomalies.
Take for example Lady Shayna, who is half owner of the "Cradle Garden". Even though she doesn't have strong control abilities like Damaru, she can still investigate secrets that others may not know about.
Miss Sha Ye, who easily enters and exits the "Cradle Garden" without obstruction, had avoided Daiwan for a time due to earlier conflicts. However, today she inspected her "territory" and surprisingly did not avoid Daiwan.
"I sort of understand your idea!"
Lady Shayna asked very seriously,
"Whether it is a devil, a fortune god, or a death god, they are all divine beings born or created based on some cognitive understanding. You want to master the power of the authority of 'dreams', right?"
"Hmm! I had never really considered this before, until I witnessed the power of Mugen Tsukuyomi, and began to have vague ideas!"
Daimaru responded calmly,
"Dreams, including illusions, beautiful dreams, nightmares and even aspirations, have a wide range of boundaries that can be expanded. Although not as direct as the Ketsuryugan or the Shiki Fujin, and unable to bestow immortality, if used well, it can also be a powerful tool..."
Princess Shayar worries and says:
"In the recorded history of the ninja world, there has never been a 'Dream God'. There are creatures like the Dreaming Tapir, but they do not have the ability to create dreams and influence each other. At most, they feed on dreams and make them reappear..."
"You've misunderstood me! Weaving dreams and altering destiny threads is a difficult and thankless task, and I won't do such arduous work. Instead, I'll do some special subliminal messaging for a specific group..."
After thinking for a while, Daimaru explained,
"I have seen the so-called strongest illusion technique, the Sharingan of the Amaterasu clan, and experienced the bloodline limit of the Anma clan, the Genjutsu Makoto. Even there are forbidden techniques, Izanagi and Izanami. I am thinking, is there a way to use dreams to suggest and really achieve the feat of turning falsehood into truth... "
"For example?"
Princess Shayara was a bit confused. Illusionary powers were essentially Yin Release, the power to create form out of nothingness. If one had a high enough proficiency in Yin and Yang Release, they naturally possessed the power of creation to a certain degree.
既然如此，还有必要在梦境空间集合体这里下功夫了？
“这涉及到力量层次和绝对能量多寡上面，要做到六道仙人那种程度，只有十尾人柱力才可以支撑得住，个别忍者的力量还是相差得有点远。如果，我能解析别天神的力量，哪怕只能利用一丝，在忍界绝大部分人的梦境中植入暗示，间接影响现实……”
After a pause, Damaru continued:
"For example, if people have a vague awareness that there is a 'dream god' who protects the peace of dreams, consumes nightmares, and gives peace and good luck, what do you think the result would be?"
The dawn of the ninja world is extremely fragile, with each individual's thoughts almost negligible. However, when they unite, their combined strength is formidable.
"Will a true 'Dream God' be born?"
Da Maru shakes his head:
"I don't know, we need to try it to confirm! This kind of subtle, dreamlike hypnotism or cult-like influence technique doesn't require high levels of technical expertise, but...it should be very effective!"
Is it easy to apply?
Not currently, it's too complex! It's difficult to forcibly insert foreign objects into an already self-contained system, but it is relatively easy to extract existing rules. We can't do it positively for now, but it's the same the other way around...
"What's the practical significance of that?"
Princess Sha Ya was a little confused as to why Da Maru always focused on these mystical fields.
With a confident smile, Da Maru raised a finger and pointed ahead. From the collective Dream Space, strands of shining threads emerged and converged into swaying rainbow ribbons, which then entered the depths of the "Cradle Garden" and fused with Chao Yan who was writing at his desk.
The little guy, not noticing anything, continued to write a better puppet show script. In the eyes of Da Maru and Lady Sayo, they repeatedly saw the graceful Ko Asagao, like the real Princess Kaguya, shining brightly.
"Originally, I wanted to conglomerate these obsessions to create something like an 'artificial tailed beast.' But after some consideration, I realized that was too superficial. The concept of the tailed beasts is just a localization of the divine tree within the ninja world. We can take it further and truly create our own mythology and generation. History, culture, inheritance, and the future can all be created by us, without relying on the legacy of the divine tree and the Otsutsuki clan."
The "Cradle Garden" has indeed set up a framework for a sanctuary of spirit beasts, but Dai Maru's expectations for the "artificial spirits" are definitely not just a powerful group of spirit puppets.
"The totemized guardian spirit, a true partner who shares weal and woe, here, can actually be regarded as the sanctuary of the ancestral spirit..."
Princess Kaguya of the Moon Palace is the first "figure" to truly step onto the stage and become the craze of the entire ninja world. Whether it is appropriate to force her on Ayame's head is another matter, and if it doesn't work out, creating a calm, witty, contradictory and melancholic Kaguya is also possible."
“You... aren't trying to create a divine being, but instead to create a mythological history, and using the unique conditions of the ninja world, harnessing the power of the general public to turn fiction into reality?”
Princess Shaya was shocked. In general, humans, including ninjas, are in awe and fear of gods and demons, let alone monsters and ghosts.
Daimaru, on the other hand, had the extreme idea of smashing all his old friends, creating a new mythological system, and using it for leadership. It was truly outrageous.
"With such conditions, why not give it a try?"
Although the ninja world is not very large, its foundation is not shallow. If there really is a mythical system that is high above the nine heavens protecting it, it wouldn't have allowed for the Otsutsuki clan and the Divine Tree to easily invade the core of the ninja world.
In the war between the "heavenly beings" and the "earthly beings," perhaps in a distant past that no one knows, the ninja world had already suffered a crushing defeat. However, since they did not perish and were able to pass down their legacy to the present day, they still had the ability to resist and had to struggle.
Now is also a good time for the integration of chakra and technology as the technological level of the ninja world has accumulated enough to produce a high-tech civilization. If a high-tech science fiction civilization with strong magical power can truly emerge, it will not be like the Fourth Ninja World War where the entire civilization system of the ninja world almost had no impact and relied on two saviors to turn the tide and prevent the world from being destroyed.
"Now we are weak and cannot defend ourselves beyond our borders. We can endure this, but it is unbearable to always be on the receiving end of attacks. We at least need to fiercely repel the enemies who come knocking, or else how can we withstand the recurring threats every decade or so, like the arrival of the Otsutsuki clan?"
"Forget about interstellar colonization or conquering the vast seas, those are still too distant. We need to focus on defeating the enemies that have come to our doorstep. Otherwise, how can we deal with it when another powerful enemy arrives every decade or so? We can't bear it anymore."
If, after many years, the prosperous Wind Country that Takamaru worked so hard to build is destroyed by a single blast from another country, he would be heartbroken.
"So, don't you still need to build a temple and recruit monks, shrine maidens, and priests to spread the word? You can't just rely on illusions to influence the dream space to spread your message, can you?"
"Haven't I already built it?"
Daimaru replied with a smile,
"There are so many theaters, cinemas, entertainment centers, exchanges, and all kinds of associations and interest groups..."
"Is this really possible?"
"Times have changed, but some core essences remain unchanged. However, the names have changed! For example, various traits of being free-spirited and having a strong personality can be spread in the forms of law and morality. Humanism, aesthetics, moral ethics, as well as faith can be disguised in culture and fashion to make them more easily acceptable. Plays, movies, novels and so on can also include a lot of 'personal touches' ..."
Daimaru spoke confidently, causing Lady Shayas to light up with admiration. Such methods are even more covert and difficult to defend against, making it difficult for people to resist, and the results are likely impressive.
After careful study, it seems that these methods are also very enlightening for Lady Shayna in many areas.
"The overall idea is to feed more people, develop ninjutsu and technology, and tap the potential of Yin Release field, with no neglecting of material and spiritual aspects..."
Here we need to work together in coordination, as every aspect is indispensable. After all, ideas can be transformed into real power.
"If that's the case, then I want to join too!"
Miss Shaye immediately suggested,
"If you leave me behind, I will take a few little guys and do it myself. Also, don't let that guy Anma Bayun join in..."
"This... is too overbearing! I trusted you enough to confide in you! As for Anma Yakumo, don't worry, we don't need her..."
The truth is, the Anma family's young lady can handle things on her own without hitching a ride with Oodori. How to take advantage of this rare opportunity? The Anma family's bloodline limit power is truly convenient.