"Are those.. small Rasengans?" Naruto widened his eyes.
"But why?"
"Fool…" Sakura shook her head helplessly. "Who said that the size of the Rasengan determines its power? On the contrary, the compressed Rasengan that Ryoha created is so small, yet it contained a terrifying explosive force that we could feel even from this distance."
"The first type, Wind Nature Transformation," Ryoha uttered the words "Wind Nature Transformation," and immediately the Rasengan at the tip of his thumb underwent a change. A sharp roaring sound filled the air, and in an instant, a miniaturized Rasenshuriken formed at the tip of his thumb.
"Could it be true? Does he really master five types of Nature Transformation for the Rasengan?" Yamato watched in astonishment, muttering to himself.
"The second type, Water Nature Transformation." A miniaturized Rasengan formed at Ryoha's index finger, emitting a blue gem-like fury of the sea.
"The third type, Lightning Nature Transformation." Crackling thunderous sounds, unlike the crisp and pleasant chirping sounds of Raikiri and Chidori. The Rasengan infused with Lightning Nature Transformation produced a thunderous roar similar to the deafening thunderclaps that resounded when the sky became covered with dark clouds, shaking the eardrums, as if it contained the wrath of lightning.
The Rasengan infused with Lightning Nature Transformation transformed into a front end that resembled a spiral-shaped spearhead, giving the impression of a swirling lightning-infused tip.
Of course, it was a miniaturized version. In fact, Ryoha used this Rasengan infused with Lightning Nature Transformation as a weapon because it combined the advantages of the overall explosive force of the Rasengan, the piercing power of Raikiri, and the extension ability of Chidori Sharp Spear.
One could say that the appearance of this technique was a miniaturized version of the Rasengan, with the handle resembling a lightning-formed hilt and the continuously rotating blade emitted from the front end resembling a sword edge. Moreover, this seemingly short blade could extend at any time, and the speed of extension was terrifying, far surpassing the Chidori Sharp Spear.
"This technique was completed not long ago, named Rasenraiken. As for its abilities, you would know when someone died in my hands during a battle in the future."
Ryoha didn't explain further. This technique could be considered as his trump card. Although there was no one in Konoha worth his concern anymore, not even a few people in the entire Shinobi world, Ryoha didn't want to reveal it. Let them figure it out for themselves.
"As for the last two types, Earth and Fire, let's start with Fire." A miniaturized Rasengan engulfed in rotating flames appeared. Compared to the previous three Rasengan, this Rasengan infused with Fire Nature Transformation appeared to be the most normal-looking, resembling a Rasengan covered with continuously rotating flames.
"Now, only Earth is left." To be honest, Ryoha had a headache when it came to Earth Release Rasengan. He wasn't very skilled in Earth Release and didn't have much knowledge about it. He learned Earth Release techniques very slowly and had a hard time understanding them. Fortunately, he had Tsunade, the Earth Release master, to teach him. Otherwise, if he had to learn it on his own, Ryoha would have probably given up on this technique, as it wasn't crucial for him.
However, he found it fun and cool—five Rasengan, five different types of Rasengan. It was quite impressive. Ryoha still remembered when he completed these five techniques for the first time and showed them to Tsunade and others. Their mouths slightly opened in an adorable and cute way, and it gave him a great sense of accomplishment.
"To be honest, I'm a little embarrassed. I don't have much talent for Earth Release. The Earth Release Rasengan I developed doesn't have the same impact as the previous four. Instead, it looks quite ordinary."
Ryoha's hand held a Rasengan, but this one was earth-yellow in color. It looked like a translucent earth-yellow gem, and one could say that this Earth Release Rasengan appeared the most normal.
"How about it, everyone? Have you seen enough? This is the final Earth Release Rasengan, called Gravity Rasengan. I think you can imagine the meaning of its name. Of course, there are still hidden powers. As I said before, you will know when someone dies in this technique in the future."
Ryoha exchanged a satisfied look with Natsuhi. The latter smiled contentedly.
"Surprisingly, it really is a Rasengan with five nature transformations, and he can even use it with just one finger!" Naruto felt a sense of being struck, as if someone who had earned a cart of gold found out that their old classmate had already built a golden palace with it, the difference was just too big.
"Monster!" Kakashi still used the same word to describe Ryoha as always.
"What a freak!" Yamato, on the other hand, had a slightly different perspective. In his eyes, Ryoha had already surpassed the realm of humans; he was truly a monster.
"But no matter how strong you are, I won't lose." Naruto's never-give-up spirit was once again ignited, and his resilient nature was also stimulated.
"Oh? Do you still have the determination to catch up to him in the face of such a person? Hehe, not bad," Natsuhi looked at Naruto with a hint of surprise. Honestly, the longer she stayed by Ryoha's side, the more she realized his terror. She was well aware of how formidable Ryoha truly was. Therefore, she had seen many people who, after facing Ryoha, couldn't even think of comparing themselves to him, let alone muster the courage to challenge him. She didn't expect Naruto to become even more courageous despite setbacks.
"Ryoha is very powerful, I knew that before, but I won't give up. Watch as I defeat you first. Today, I'll let you see my Naruto's ninja techniques."
Naruto exuded strong confidence and determination, which slightly startled those who saw him. They hadn't expected that Naruto, at this point, would still not lose his fighting spirit. This kid had experienced more setbacks and trials than the original story, and both his strength and mindset had been honed to perfection.
"Is that so? You want to defeat me? It's not as simple as just saying it. But I can say that I'm probably one of the weakest people around Ryoha. If you can't defeat even me, then you're not qualified to challenge Ryoha."
Natsuhi spoke the truth. She used to be at the bottom, but now that Hinata had arrived, Hinata took that spot. Of course, with guidance from Tsunade and others, Hinata's self-created Gentle Fist technique had been improving and showed a clear trend of surpassing Natsuhi.
Natsuhi knew that Hinata would soon surpass her, even without waiting for her Gentle Fist technique to be perfected. However, she didn't mind at all. She didn't feel discouraged or jealous. On the contrary, she was simply happy. The stronger the people around Ryoha became, the stronger the overall strength of their group would be, and the safer they would be.
She could live a happier and more joyful life. Natsuhi was already a mature woman, so how could she be jealous of her younger peers, especially her sisters who lived together with her? She had always regarded the likes of Yagura, Karin, and others as her own daughters and sisters. Therefore, she only wanted the people around her to become stronger, the stronger the better.