Chapter 112
Just as Sasuke could use Fire Release even without tree climbing or water walking training.
Sometimes, knowing 'what' and knowing 'why' are two entirely different things.
"Hmm, this is going to be troublesome…"
"I didn't expect three students to have three different paces…"
"It seems we'll have to train them separately…"
"Sasuke, you'll practice tree climbing. Hinata, you'll practice water walking."
"As for you, Naruto, I'll personally coach you through special training…"
Naruto was instantly overjoyed!
What was this?
This was the special treatment for a top student!
He remembered how he had always been the Loser; when had he ever enjoyed such preferential treatment?!
To think, he would have this day… More importantly, he looked at Sasuke with a smirk. Though he said nothing, the meaning in his eyes was very clear.
To think, even you, Sasuke, with your bushy brows and big eyes, would have this day!
Sasuke immediately gritted his teeth in anger, his fists clenching with a grinding sound.
"Loser, what are you so proud of?!"
"This training will be a piece of cake for me!"
"I can easily catch up to you in one day!"
Naruto knew, however, that this tree climbing training, though seemingly simple, was actually incredibly difficult… Back then, he had his teacher Asuma to guide him, plus the constant urging and pressure from the system big brother, and he even used the Shadow Clone Technique, risking his life to complete it.
Even if Sasuke was a genius, it would be almost impossible for him to complete the training in one day.
"Heh, Sasuke, just keep bragging!"
"Not only won't you finish it in a day, but even if you do, you'll only catch up to Hinata and practice water walking with her. You'll still be a step behind me!"
Sasuke was so angry his teeth itched: "Then I'll complete both tree climbing and water walking in one day, just to show you!"
Naruto made a face: "You can talk when you actually do it!"
Kakashi sighed, rubbing his forehead.
"You two, stop messing around. I'll first teach Sasuke the trick to tree climbing, then Hinata, and finally you, Naruto."
"Oh, I understand!"
Naruto then watched as Kakashi first went to instruct Sasuke, then Hinata, and soon both of them began their respective training.
After all that, Kakashi finally came over to Naruto.
Of course, he also brought Mr. Tazuna, so Kakashicould protect him at all times.
"Naruto, since you've completed tree climbing and water walking training, you've gained some understanding of Chakra control, release, and maintenance."
"For your next training, there are a few directions, and you can choose one of them."
Naruto scratched his head greedily: "Can't I train in all of them?!"
Kakashi shook his head: "Everyone follows a different path, so the angle of training they choose naturally differs."
"Take Hinata, for example. She is a member of the Hyuga Clan, possessing the Byakugan Bloodline Limit. Combined with her family's Gentle Fist Eight Trigrams Palm, she is already capable of holding her own."
"Her further training will involve more precise Chakra control and release, and this is also the direction she excels in."
"What about Sasuke? In reality, his Chakrareserves and control are both excellent, so what he needs is an all-around improvement, or what you might call 'striving for perfection'."
Naruto excitedly asked: "What about me, what about me?!"
Kakashi said: "Naruto, you were the top graduate of this year's Ninja Academy, so you are, of course, an excellent genius Ninja."
"Your Chakra reserves are immense. While you may not have been naturally skilled at Chakracontrol, through your diligent efforts, you have now reached an excellent level."
"Therefore, you have two future paths to choose from."
"The first is to leverage your massive Chakrareserves, focusing on brute force, training more explosive and powerful Ninjutsu."
"The second is to do the opposite: with already immense Chakra, further improve your Chakracontrol, taking a refined approach."
Naruto's heart stirred as he recalled what Asuma-sensei had told him.
"Kakashi-sensei, my Chakra is primarily Wind Release. Asuma-sensei once said that Wind Release Ninjutsu has two styles: one that blows things away, and one that cuts…"
"It feels very consistent with the two choices Kakashi-sensei mentioned."
"Large Chakra reserves, practicing Wind Release Ninjutsu that blows things away."
"Precise control, practicing Wind Release Ninjutsuthat cuts."
"Is that the right idea?"
Kakashi couldn't help but smile slightly: "Naruto, you can infer from one example, you truly are a clever fellow."
"While it's not entirely identical, your understanding of the concept is correct."
"For example, among the Ninjutsu you've mastered, the Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu is the path of quantity, while the Wind Release: Gale Palm is the path of refinement."
"Which do you feel suits you better?"
Naruto crossed his arms and began to recall and ponder.
"Hmm…"
"I feel like practicing the Shadow Clone Techniqueis much easier for me, but practicing something like Wind Release: Gale Palm is very difficult…"
Kakashi snapped his fingers.
"Exactly."
"This shows that you are indeed more suited and skilled at the path of brute force."
"You could say it's twice the effort for half the result, or vice versa."
But Naruto hesitated: "Kakashi-sensei, that's true, but I don't want to give up on Ninjutsu like Wind Release: Gale Palm either…"
"It also feels very powerful…"
Kakashi sighed helplessly: "Naruto, I just said, didn't I? Everyone has their own style, you can't be too greedy…"
"How about this, imagine what kind of ultimate Ninjutsu you most want to master in the future…"
Naruto's heart stirred, and he suddenly thought of Asuma-sensei's words again.
"Kakashi-sensei, do you know about Wind Release Chakra Mode?"
Kakashi's expression instantly changed.
"Wind Release Chakra Mode?"
"I see…"
"Similar to Kumogakure's Lightning Release Chakra Mode, creating your own unique Wind Release physical Ninjutsu style?"
"That truly is a genius idea!"
"However, that is a path as difficult as ascending to heaven…"
"Did Asuma tell you about this too?"
Naruto nodded: "Yes, Asuma-sensei said that he is also a Wind Release Ninja, but he couldn't create it no matter what. He believes this should be the pinnacle of Wind Release Ninjutsu, so he placed his hopes on me, thinking I could definitely create it…"
"I see, so that's why you can't give up on the Wind Release: Gale Palm path?"
"Indeed, to complete Wind Release Chakra Mode, you would likely need to master both paths to their extreme and integrate them completely."
Kakashi looked at Naruto's eager face, knowing that he wasn't just doing it for himself, but also for Asuma's wish, who had acknowledged him… He took a deep breath.
"Naruto, I understand. You can pursue both paths simultaneously, and I will fully support and guide you. However, let me warn you first…"
"Training in two Ninjutsu paths at the same time is an incredibly difficult task. Even if I teach you with all my heart, and you train with all your might, success is not guaranteed in the future…"
"Are you mentally prepared?"
Naruto's eyes shone, he clenched his fists, and looked up with a confident smile.
"Kakashi-sensei, I will definitely succeed!"
Kakashi looked into Naruto's eyes, his right eye curving into a crescent moon, and patted his head.
"I believe you will succeed too."
Tazuna, watching the teacher and student from the side, also showed a faint smile.
He seemed to recall the father and son from back then… Kaiza and Inari… "Naruto, are you currently training in any Ninjutsu?"
Kakashi asked seriously.
Naruto quickly said: "Yes, it's Wind Release: Great Breakthrough."
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough, huh?"
"That's a very typical blowing-away Ninjutsu, which is the first path, relying on massive Chakrafor brute force."
Kakashi rubbed his nose.
"Alright, I understand. Now I will officially formulate a special training unique to you…"
"Naruto, watch closely."
Kakashi instantly formed hand signs, and powerful Wind Release Chakra roared out, as if two sharp cutting sounds came. The next moment… Narutosaw that a small tree in front of them was directly cut in half at the waist!
Moreover, the cut surface was incredibly smooth!
Naruto was both surprised and delighted: "Amazing, so powerful!"
"So Kakashi-sensei is also good at Wind Release?!"
Kakashi said, trying to be modest and not boast: "Well, actually, I'm good at all five elemental Ninjutsu: Wind, Earth, Water, Lightning, and Fire…"
Naruto pouted, dissatisfied: "Is this the genius Ninja, Kakashi Hatake-sensei?"
"No wonder Bushy Brow Sensei and Asuma-sensei both admire you so much…"
Kakashi said: "…What's with that sour tone of yours?"
"Because! It feels so unfair! It's hard enough for me to master just one Wind Release Ninjutsu, but Kakashi-sensei is good at all Ninjutsu!"
Kakashi said: "Well, that's what I mean about everyone having different physiques…"
"And Naruto, you don't need to be discouraged. If we're talking about Chakra reserves, you already far surpass many others by many times…"
Naruto was overjoyed: "What?!"
"My, my Chakra reserves are greater than Kakashi-sensei's?!"
In his eyes, while it was true that his Chakrareserves were huge, he was still just a Genin, while Kakashi-sensei was already an Elite Jonin.
Kakashi gave a wry smile: "Much, much more."
"That's why I said it's your advantage."
Naruto immediately laughed triumphantly: "I really am not an ordinary person!"
Kakashi poured cold water on him.
"You are indeed extraordinary, so practicing blowing-away techniques is easy for you. But now you want to have everything, so your future training path will still be as difficult as ascending to heaven…"
Naruto already understood this: "I'm not afraid!"
"Kakashi-sensei, this is my choice, and I will definitely complete it with all my might!"
Chapter 112
Just as Sasuke could use Fire Release even without tree climbing or water walking training.
Sometimes, knowing 'what' and knowing 'why' are two entirely different things.
"Hmm, this is going to be troublesome…"
"I didn't expect three students to have three different paces…"
"It seems we'll have to train them separately…"
"Sasuke, you'll practice tree climbing. Hinata, you'll practice water walking."
"As for you, Naruto, I'll personally coach you through special training…"
Naruto was instantly overjoyed!
What was this?
This was the special treatment for a top student!
He remembered how he had always been the Loser; when had he ever enjoyed such preferential treatment?!
To think, he would have this day… More importantly, he looked at Sasuke with a smirk. Though he said nothing, the meaning in his eyes was very clear.
To think, even you, Sasuke, with your bushy brows and big eyes, would have this day!
Sasuke immediately gritted his teeth in anger, his fists clenching with a grinding sound.
"Loser, what are you so proud of?!"
"This training will be a piece of cake for me!"
"I can easily catch up to you in one day!"
Naruto knew, however, that this tree climbing training, though seemingly simple, was actually incredibly difficult… Back then, he had his teacher Asuma to guide him, plus the constant urging and pressure from the system big brother, and he even used the Shadow Clone Technique, risking his life to complete it.
Even if Sasuke was a genius, it would be almost impossible for him to complete the training in one day.
"Heh, Sasuke, just keep bragging!"
"Not only won't you finish it in a day, but even if you do, you'll only catch up to Hinata and practice water walking with her. You'll still be a step behind me!"
Sasuke was so angry his teeth itched: "Then I'll complete both tree climbing and water walking in one day, just to show you!"
Naruto made a face: "You can talk when you actually do it!"
Kakashi sighed, rubbing his forehead.
"You two, stop messing around. I'll first teach Sasuke the trick to tree climbing, then Hinata, and finally you, Naruto."
"Oh, I understand!"
Naruto then watched as Kakashi first went to instruct Sasuke, then Hinata, and soon both of them began their respective training.
After all that, Kakashi finally came over to Naruto.
Of course, he also brought Mr. Tazuna, so Kakashicould protect him at all times.
"Naruto, since you've completed tree climbing and water walking training, you've gained some understanding of Chakra control, release, and maintenance."
"For your next training, there are a few directions, and you can choose one of them."
Naruto scratched his head greedily: "Can't I train in all of them?!"
Kakashi shook his head: "Everyone follows a different path, so the angle of training they choose naturally differs."
"Take Hinata, for example. She is a member of the Hyuga Clan, possessing the Byakugan Bloodline Limit. Combined with her family's Gentle Fist Eight Trigrams Palm, she is already capable of holding her own."
"Her further training will involve more precise Chakra control and release, and this is also the direction she excels in."
"What about Sasuke? In reality, his Chakrareserves and control are both excellent, so what he needs is an all-around improvement, or what you might call 'striving for perfection'."
Naruto excitedly asked: "What about me, what about me?!"
Kakashi said: "Naruto, you were the top graduate of this year's Ninja Academy, so you are, of course, an excellent genius Ninja."
"Your Chakra reserves are immense. While you may not have been naturally skilled at Chakracontrol, through your diligent efforts, you have now reached an excellent level."
"Therefore, you have two future paths to choose from."
"The first is to leverage your massive Chakrareserves, focusing on brute force, training more explosive and powerful Ninjutsu."
"The second is to do the opposite: with already immense Chakra, further improve your Chakracontrol, taking a refined approach."
Naruto's heart stirred as he recalled what Asuma-sensei had told him.
"Kakashi-sensei, my Chakra is primarily Wind Release. Asuma-sensei once said that Wind Release Ninjutsu has two styles: one that blows things away, and one that cuts…"
"It feels very consistent with the two choices Kakashi-sensei mentioned."
"Large Chakra reserves, practicing Wind Release Ninjutsu that blows things away."
"Precise control, practicing Wind Release Ninjutsuthat cuts."
"Is that the right idea?"
Kakashi couldn't help but smile slightly: "Naruto, you can infer from one example, you truly are a clever fellow."
"While it's not entirely identical, your understanding of the concept is correct."
"For example, among the Ninjutsu you've mastered, the Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu is the path of quantity, while the Wind Release: Gale Palm is the path of refinement."
"Which do you feel suits you better?"
Naruto crossed his arms and began to recall and ponder.
"Hmm…"
"I feel like practicing the Shadow Clone Techniqueis much easier for me, but practicing something like Wind Release: Gale Palm is very difficult…"
Kakashi snapped his fingers.
"Exactly."
"This shows that you are indeed more suited and skilled at the path of brute force."
"You could say it's twice the effort for half the result, or vice versa."
But Naruto hesitated: "Kakashi-sensei, that's true, but I don't want to give up on Ninjutsu like Wind Release: Gale Palm either…"
"It also feels very powerful…"
Kakashi sighed helplessly: "Naruto, I just said, didn't I? Everyone has their own style, you can't be too greedy…"
"How about this, imagine what kind of ultimate Ninjutsu you most want to master in the future…"
Naruto's heart stirred, and he suddenly thought of Asuma-sensei's words again.
"Kakashi-sensei, do you know about Wind Release Chakra Mode?"
Kakashi's expression instantly changed.
"Wind Release Chakra Mode?"
"I see…"
"Similar to Kumogakure's Lightning Release Chakra Mode, creating your own unique Wind Release physical Ninjutsu style?"
"That truly is a genius idea!"
"However, that is a path as difficult as ascending to heaven…"
"Did Asuma tell you about this too?"
Naruto nodded: "Yes, Asuma-sensei said that he is also a Wind Release Ninja, but he couldn't create it no matter what. He believes this should be the pinnacle of Wind Release Ninjutsu, so he placed his hopes on me, thinking I could definitely create it…"
"I see, so that's why you can't give up on the Wind Release: Gale Palm path?"
"Indeed, to complete Wind Release Chakra Mode, you would likely need to master both paths to their extreme and integrate them completely."
Kakashi looked at Naruto's eager face, knowing that he wasn't just doing it for himself, but also for Asuma's wish, who had acknowledged him… He took a deep breath.
"Naruto, I understand. You can pursue both paths simultaneously, and I will fully support and guide you. However, let me warn you first…"
"Training in two Ninjutsu paths at the same time is an incredibly difficult task. Even if I teach you with all my heart, and you train with all your might, success is not guaranteed in the future…"
"Are you mentally prepared?"
Naruto's eyes shone, he clenched his fists, and looked up with a confident smile.
"Kakashi-sensei, I will definitely succeed!"
Kakashi looked into Naruto's eyes, his right eye curving into a crescent moon, and patted his head.
"I believe you will succeed too."
Tazuna, watching the teacher and student from the side, also showed a faint smile.
He seemed to recall the father and son from back then… Kaiza and Inari… "Naruto, are you currently training in any Ninjutsu?"
Kakashi asked seriously.
Naruto quickly said: "Yes, it's Wind Release: Great Breakthrough."
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough, huh?"
"That's a very typical blowing-away Ninjutsu, which is the first path, relying on massive Chakrafor brute force."
Kakashi rubbed his nose.
"Alright, I understand. Now I will officially formulate a special training unique to you…"
"Naruto, watch closely."
Kakashi instantly formed hand signs, and powerful Wind Release Chakra roared out, as if two sharp cutting sounds came. The next moment… Narutosaw that a small tree in front of them was directly cut in half at the waist!
Moreover, the cut surface was incredibly smooth!
Naruto was both surprised and delighted: "Amazing, so powerful!"
"So Kakashi-sensei is also good at Wind Release?!"
Kakashi said, trying to be modest and not boast: "Well, actually, I'm good at all five elemental Ninjutsu: Wind, Earth, Water, Lightning, and Fire…"
Naruto pouted, dissatisfied: "Is this the genius Ninja, Kakashi Hatake-sensei?"
"No wonder Bushy Brow Sensei and Asuma-sensei both admire you so much…"
Kakashi said: "…What's with that sour tone of yours?"
"Because! It feels so unfair! It's hard enough for me to master just one Wind Release Ninjutsu, but Kakashi-sensei is good at all Ninjutsu!"
Kakashi said: "Well, that's what I mean about everyone having different physiques…"
"And Naruto, you don't need to be discouraged. If we're talking about Chakra reserves, you already far surpass many others by many times…"
Naruto was overjoyed: "What?!"
"My, my Chakra reserves are greater than Kakashi-sensei's?!"
In his eyes, while it was true that his Chakrareserves were huge, he was still just a Genin, while Kakashi-sensei was already an Elite Jonin.
Kakashi gave a wry smile: "Much, much more."
"That's why I said it's your advantage."
Naruto immediately laughed triumphantly: "I really am not an ordinary person!"
Kakashi poured cold water on him.
"You are indeed extraordinary, so practicing blowing-away techniques is easy for you. But now you want to have everything, so your future training path will still be as difficult as ascending to heaven…"
Naruto already understood this: "I'm not afraid!"
"Kakashi-sensei, this is my choice, and I will definitely complete it with all my might!"