Regarding the specific training to transfer a fragment of his consciousness into his chakra—effectively granting it semi-autonomy—Dan had spent a vast amount of time in deep analysis. Despite his efforts, he had yet to achieve a tangible breakthrough he could apply with confidence. His progress remained a collection of theoretical deductions and preliminary ideas that he was still struggling to validate.

  At the core of his research was a fundamental truth: chakra in this world is the product of fusing two distinct energies—physical and spiritual. This was a concept Dan understood perfectly, both from the anime he remembered and from his own years of refining chakra.

  The real challenge lay in deconstructing these components. While physical energy was straightforward—the biological vitality generated by cells, muscles, and organs—spiritual energy was far more elusive. Dan concluded that spiritual energy must be the energy of consciousness itself: the product of the mind, will, emotions, and thoughts. However, this remained a "gray area" that he had yet to prove through practical application.

  If he truly wanted his chakra to carry a piece of his will, he had to master this spiritual side. He knew how to train his body, but the spirit remained a riddle. He noted that while his spiritual energy naturally grew alongside his physical strength, this passive growth was insufficient for his ambitious goals. He needed a way to develop his spiritual power independently.

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  Dan recalled that in the stories of his old world, spiritual energy was the backbone of Genjutsu—the art of illusion and mental deception. Clans like the Uchiha possessed specialized methods to sharpen this energy, often tied to their legendary eyes. However, in this current era, those famous clans hadn't fully formed. The world was still in its infancy, and the great lineages were only just beginning to establish their identities.

  Furthermore, Ashura and Indra—the sons of the Sage of the Six Paths—were currently locked in a bloody cycle of war. Dan doubted they had the inclination to codify or teach advanced spiritual training to outsiders. This left him in a familiar position: he was a pioneer. He would have to map this unknown territory from scratch, just as he had with his unique sealing arts.

  Fortunately, Dan had the ultimate luxury: time. With his extended lifespan, he could afford to fumbled in the dark until he found the light. He decided his first step would be a relatively simple exercise: using his mental intent to influence other living beings—specifically the small animals in his lab.

  The training involved attempting to project specific emotions or commands using only his will. He tried to make a creature feel overwhelming terror or sudden calm without moving a muscle. It was a test of whether his spiritual energy could bridge the gap between his mind and another's.

  After several days, the results were somewhat embarrassing. He wasn't projecting subtle emotions; instead, he was emitting a raw, crushing aura that simply terrified every animal in the room. This "blunt force" spiritual pressure was a far cry from the surgical precision he aimed for, but it was a start.

  This unintended side effect also caused minor disturbances in the camp. His younger children and the domestic animals would often grow restless or anxious for no apparent reason when he practiced. To avoid causing unnecessary panic, Dan wisely moved these sessions to the dead of night. In the silence of the midnight hours, while the camp slept, he continued his strange experiments in total isolation.

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