After breakfast—
Under Karin's slightly jealous gaze—
Akira and Kurenai left the house.
To avoid drawing too much attention—
The two headed to the Forest of Death.
"Then… I'll begin…"
By an open riverside—
With Akira acting as a human "chakra battery,"—
Kurenai didn't hesitate any longer.
She prepared to first practice—
The few low-level Fire Release and Earth Release jutsu she had only barely grasped.
"No need to rush that."
Akira took out two scrolls—
Smiling as he said:
"Kurenai-sis, first create two shadow clones and have them read these scrolls."
These scrolls—
Contained various Fire Release and Earth Release techniques.
They were specially compiled by Akira—
From the Uchiha clan's collection—
Chosen as suitable for Kurenai's training.
Since it was only reading and understanding—
Not actual training—
And only two shadow clones were used—
Even when the clones dispelled and returned the information—
It wouldn't place too much strain on her.
Especially since—
Kurenai specialized in genjutsu—
Her spiritual strength was strong—
So it wouldn't be an issue.
Not to mention—
Akira, a medical expert, was there.
He wasn't just skilled in healing physical fatigue—
But also in restoring mental exhaustion.
Especially after experimentation—
He found that in Sage Mode—
Although he couldn't directly transfer senjutsu chakra—
He could still use precise chakra control—
Combined with advanced medical techniques—
To rapidly restore mental fatigue.
"Alright…"
Kurenai agreed without hesitation.
Their relationship—
Had already made her completely let go of any reservations.
"Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
With two puffs of smoke—
Two identical, beautiful clones appeared.
"Please memorize the jutsu from these scrolls."
Kurenai handed each of them a scroll—
Smiling.
Watching the clones begin studying seriously—
Kurenai turned her ruby-like eyes toward Akira:
"What next?"
While replenishing the chakra consumed by her clones—
Akira smiled:
"First, I'll give Kurenai-sis two gifts."
"Gifts?"
Kurenai was surprised:
"Weren't those just now already gifts?"
Even without opening the scrolls—
She could tell—
The techniques inside wouldn't be ordinary.
Just those alone—
Were treasures countless civilian ninja would dream of.
Enough to cause rogue ninja to fight over them.
"Of course not…"
Akira smiled.
He bit his finger—
Quickly formed hand seals—
And slammed his hand onto the ground:
"First gift…"
"Bang—!"
A complex summoning formula spread out.
Under Kurenai's astonished gaze—
A two-meter-tall, crimson lizard appeared.
"Akira-sama!"
The red lizard spoke respectfully.
This was the benefactor—
Who had once saved their clan leader.
Though young—
His strength was terrifying.
The clan leader had ordered—
That he must be treated with utmost respect.
"Hong Jian, sorry to trouble you."
Akira nodded.
"It is my duty."
The red lizard opened its mouth—
And spat out a large scroll.
It spread open on the ground—
Filled with names and handprints.
And at the very end—
Written clearly—
Was "Qianye Akira"!
It was—
A summoning contract.
"This is… a summoning contract?"
Though she had never seen this exact one—
As a Konoha jonin—
Kurenai immediately recognized it.
Akira smiled:
"I obtained this contract by chance while traveling with Tsunade."
"This comes from the Lizard Spirit Mountain. Their clan has all kinds of summoning beasts—taijutsu types, ninjutsu types, genjutsu types… even massive ones comparable to the Nine-Tails."
"Though not as famous as the three great summoning lands, they're still very powerful—and easy to get along with."
"I've already spoken with their clan leader, Zhongbingwan. Kurenai-sis can sign this contract."
Kurenai was both surprised and delighted.
A summoning beast—
Was incredibly useful.
Whether for combat—
Or intelligence gathering—
It was invaluable.
So she didn't hesitate—
Signing her name—
And pressing her handprint.
The red lizard retrieved the scroll—
And disappeared in a puff of smoke.
"And the second gift?"
Suppressing her urge to immediately try the Summoning Jutsu—
Kurenai looked at Akira with anticipation.
"The second gift—aside from those jutsu…"
Akira smiled.
He raised two fingers before him:
"I'll teach Kurenai-sis a special technique."
"Whoosh—!"
Under Kurenai's astonished gaze—
Visible blue chakra manifested—
Gathering behind him.
"Peacock Mystic Art · Beast Form!"
In an instant—
The chakra took shape—
Forming a massive chakra beast.
With fangs and claws bared—
It lunged toward a giant boulder several meters away.
"Boom—!"
Rocks shattered—
Dust filled the air.
The massive boulder—
Was blasted into pieces—
Even the ground cracked apart.
"To shape chakra to this extent…"
Kurenai's pupils shrank—
Deeply shocked.
"That's not all… Feather Wing Form!"
With Akira's low shout—
The chakra transformed again—
Into dazzling wings—
Like those of an angel.
"Whoosh—"
The wings flapped lightly—
And Akira rose into the air—
Circling above Kurenai.
"This is…?"
Kurenai's eyes lit up—
Sparkling with excitement.
Flight—
Was a dream for countless people.
And she was no exception.
Especially since—
This technique was so beautiful.
"Yes, this is a modified Peacock Mystic Art—based on the secret techniques of Hoshigakure."
Akira smiled:
"Though it shares the same name, it's very different from theirs."
"The difficulty is roughly S-rank—and requires at least jonin-level chakra to learn…"
"S-rank!?"
Kurenai's excitement froze.
She stammered:
"C-can I even learn this?"
Any S-rank technique—
No matter how powerful—
Wasn't something ordinary people could master.
It required exceptional talent.
"Kurenai-sis, hear me out first…"
Akira dispersed the technique—
The chakra returning to his body.
Holding her gently—
He smiled:
"If I guide you directly using the Soul Transformation Technique, the difficulty can be reduced to A-rank."
"A-rank? That's good…"
Kurenai brightened.
But thinking of the Soul Transformation Technique—
She inevitably recalled yesterday's—
Intimate experience in the spiritual world…
Her cheeks flushed instantly.
"Kurenai-sis…"
Her alluring expression—
Nearly made Akira lose control.
That soul-intertwining sensation from last night—
Left both of them—
Craving more.
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