Aoba gave the training potions to the two young taijutsu practitioners. However, TenTen clearly didn't follow the tough-guy route.
This young girl specialized in ninja tool throwing. Indeed, TenTen was the only ninja in the entire story who fully dedicated herself to the art of throwing ninja tools.
Her technique was a bit rough, and by the later stages, she resorted to covering her target with sheer firepower.
"TenTen, this is for you."
Aoba handed her a scroll. When TenTen opened it, she showed a hint of surprise.
"This is... Uchiha's throwing technique? But this…"
Aoba understood TenTen's concerns. The Uchiha's throwing techniques were renowned throughout the ninja world, but they were usually passed down within the clan, rarely learned by outsiders.
"Don't worry, Kakashi has connections, and we've received permission. You can practice with peace of mind."
Kakashi rolled his eyes helplessly but didn't dispute the matter. With the Uchiha clan now reduced to only Sasuke, who was considered Aoba's semi-disciple, Kakashi's connections weren't really needed.
However, he understood Aoba's intention. Partly to avoid embarrassment for himself, and partly because he had the Sharingan, which made it seem more credible.
"Thank you so much. I'll make sure to train hard."
For a ninja focused on throwing ninja tools, this scroll was worth more than the potions. The girl was obviously very touched.
With Aoba's generous gesture, the meal was very enjoyable. Guy, being a bachelor, usually didn't spend much money aside from on training, so he was quite affluent.
He treated everyone generously, encouraging them to eat and drink to their heart's content, and Aoba and the others did so without restraint, almost to the point of making Guy feel overwhelmed.
Since becoming the new team leader, Guy's free time had noticeably decreased. Not only did he need to lead the young ninjas on missions, but he also had to be responsible for their training.
After all, the better his subordinates' combat abilities were, the better the outcome when they undertook high-level missions.
Among the three young ninjas, Lee was very much like Guy, almost a clone. Both were pure taijutsu ninjas, practicing the Konoha Strong Fist.
Lee quickly became Guy's direct disciple, while Neji and TenTen practiced their family's skills while learning various practical experiences from Guy.
Everyone was training, including Sasuke.
Today was a special day for Sasuke. He was going to attempt to use the Lightning Release: Flash for the first time.
Yes, after half a year of training, Sasuke felt that he had fully mastered the technique and was ready to try it independently.
With his hands crackling with lightning, Sasuke focused his mind and gradually established the electromagnetic acceleration track. In the center of the track, a metal ball the size of a walnut shot out due to the electromagnetic acceleration.
Aoba didn't know how fast electromagnetic acceleration was in the real world, but it felt extraordinarily fast in the ninja world.
Without professional tools to measure it, the visual effect alone was impressive.
After a flash of blue lightning, a red beam of light cut through the scene, exploding the tree in front of Sasuke.
The explosion also took down a dozen or more trees behind it, each over fifty centimeters in diameter.
The speed was so fast that it looked as if all the trees were blown apart simultaneously. The red light pierced through the entire forest and hit a small hillside behind the trees.
Boom boom boom. As the large trees fell, Sasuke, panting heavily, sat on the ground with a satisfied smile.
It was so powerful. This technique, which he had worked on for more than half a year, was incredibly strong.
As the practitioner, Sasuke knew very well that the broken trees before him were not the ultimate effect of the technique. The metal ball should have penetrated the small hill.
He felt that if his chakra were sufficient, this attack could even penetrate the hill directly.
Aoba had always felt that the electromagnetic cannon in this world was somewhat exaggerated. According to his understanding, its lethality shouldn't have reached such a level.
However, he couldn't verify this, so he could only assume that chakra, being a special energy, amplified the power of the electromagnetic cannon.
"Hahaha…" Sasuke, the young boy, laughed wildly, not knowing what he had thought of. Aoba felt quite awkward watching him.
He raised his right hand and, with a thought, accelerated a metal ball to shoot out. The entire process took one second.
Sasuke had spent a full thirty seconds from charging to shooting.
Thirty seconds was enough for an ordinary person to kill him three times over.
"Very good. You've fully understood the operational principles of this technique. Next, it's all about practice and shortening the casting time.
If you can reduce this technique's casting time to within three seconds, it will have enough practical value. If you can reduce it to within one second, like I can, you could attempt to use this technique to defeat Itachi.
As you saw, if you can hit your target, no one in this world can withstand its destructive power."
Sasuke's soaring ambition was somewhat dashed by his words. After all, thirty seconds versus three seconds was quite a difference.
But there was still hope; he could at least see the possibility of defeating Itachi.
"Don't get too excited. Itachi isn't only strong in ninjutsu. His taijutsu and genjutsu, especially genjutsu, are also top-notch in the ninja world. While practicing this technique, don't forget to comprehensively train your taijutsu and genjutsu."
"Can you continue to teach me taijutsu, Aoba-sensei? I know you are a famous taijutsu master in Konoha."
"Let me clarify, my training is not purely taijutsu but a combination of swordsmanship and Wind Release. Since you don't have Wind Release chakra, this training isn't very suitable for you.
However, basic swordsmanship is still fine. If you want to learn, prepare a sword."
Konoha's reaction to Aoba teaching Sasuke wasn't very intense, so he naturally continued. As for Naruto, he felt the timing wasn't right yet.
After finishing training with Sasuke, Aoba returned home late. There were still steaming dishes on the table. He sat down and began eating without hesitation.
After finishing the meal and preparing to clean up the dishes, Yumi walked into the kitchen and gently hugged him from behind.
"...Uh, what about Karin…"
"Karin is asleep."
"Yumi, listen, Karin calls me 'brother,' and I…"
"Shh, don't mention Karin. This is between us."
Yumi's hands gently slid down.
"Hehe, Aoba, are you responding to me?"
"..."
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