Chapter 0010: Ninjutsu Training
After dinner, in the study at the Yūhi household.
"You want ninjutsu scrolls?" Kurenai's father, Shinji, asked calmly as He looked at me. "Is your chakra already sufficient to perform ninjutsu?"
"Yes." I nodded and replied quietly, "Low-level ninjutsu shouldn't be a problem. With the year-end assessment coming up in two days, I want to quickly improve my skills." I had approached Shinji for help because I wanted to avoid Kurenai's scornful and disdainful gaze.
"I see." Shinji was silent for a moment before pointing to the right side of the bookcase. "Ninjutsu below B-rank are in the second drawer. Help yourself to whichever you want."
Click.
As the drawer slid open, rows of black and red scrolls appeared before me. Each scroll was labeled with various characters. The most common ones were labeled with "Genjutsu" and "Fire Release."
I didn't aim too high; I casually selected two fire release techniques and one genjutsu. Little did I know that my choices caused Shinji, who was watching me, to shake his head slightly, seemingly unimpressed.
It was no wonder Shinji had this reaction.
Ninjutsu, especially low-level ones, are indeed easy to start with. But mastering and using them flexibly is not so simple. It requires ample time for repeated practice and comprehension.
So, if mastering just one technique is this challenging, imagine how difficult it would be to master all three that I chose.
In Shinji's eyes, I did have a talent for becoming a ninja.
After all, raising my chakra to the level where I could perform ninjutsu in such a short time was clearly not something an average person could achieve. But even a genius might need at least half a month to fully master these three techniques.
At this time, Shinji's standards for a genius were based on his own experience, but he had no intention of underestimating me. After all, He had been called a "genius" in his youth as well.
However, despite his doubts, Shinji didn't offer any warnings. His approach to parenting was to let things flow naturally without excessive interference.
Unaware of my adoptive father's thoughts, I took the scrolls I wanted and happily returned to my room, eager to start reading them.
Five days later, at the Konoha training grounds.
"Then, I'll leave it to you, Father."
"Let's begin. Show me what you've learned," Shinji said as we stood facing each other. Kurenai sat in the shade nearby, her eyes reflecting a hint of anticipation. She was curious to see what I had managed to learn after days of seclusion in my room.
Without further ado, I quickly formed hand seals with my hands. "Fire Release: Grand Fireball Jutsu." My cheeks puffed out as a blazing fireball shot forth.
"Quick hand seals and a good angle of attack," Shinji nodded approvingly.
Just from the effect of this Grand Fireball Jutsu alone, I had already proven myself to be quite talented.
Whoosh.
Without moving, Shinji drew the kunai from his back and, in one swift motion, sliced the fireball in half. Sparks flew everywhere. However, as the fireball dissipated, my figure vanished from view. Immediately, a strong gust of wind rushed toward Shinji's back.
Leaf Whirlwind!
Shinji's brow furrowed as his right hand shot out like lightning, grabbing my ankle.
As if anticipating this, I flipped mid-air and threw a punch aimed at Shinji's face.
In response, Shinji had to let go of my ankle, leaning back slightly as his left hand blocked my punch.
Seizing the opportunity, I pressed forward with punches, elbow strikes, and roundhouse kicks, attacking my adoptive father.
Bang.
When faced with another roundhouse kick from me, Shinji unexpectedly took two steps back, his expression showing a hint of surprise. "I didn't expect you to have such level of taijutsu skills."
"Still far from your level, Father," I responded humbly.
Wow!
I was amazed at how strong I had become.
Kurenai, watching from the side, looked stunned. Even though her father hadn't fought back and was only passively blocking, forcing him to move was quite impressive.
"No, you're already a genius," Shinji shook his head. "At your age, I didn't have your level of skill."
"Thank you for the compliment. Now, I'll get serious," I said with a slight smile.
"What?"
Shinji's pupils contracted. Serious? Was he hiding his true strength just now?
Sure enough, as soon as I finished speaking, my figure suddenly began to distort. Dark figures began to emerge from my body like bubbles.
Is this… the Mist Servant Technique?
Shinji was clearly caught off guard. Not only had I mastered the Grand Fireball Jutsu and taijutsu, but I was also using genjutsu with such finesse. However, being an elite jonin, he reacted instantly and shouted, "Release!"
Pop.
Like a shattered mirror, the black figures around me vanished into thin air, as if they had never existed. But in the instant of this scene change, several fireballs, filled with intense heat, suddenly flew towards Shinji.
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