Chapter 41: An Unexpected No-Seal A-Rank Jutsu!
In the Konoha camp, many shinobi quietly discussed as Uchiha Yosuke and Tsunade returned from the waterfall behind the mountain.
"Hey, I heard they were by the waterfall in the back," one said.
"Hmph, so much for the Uchiha pride," another commented.
"Tch, you're just jealous!" retorted someone else.
With her honed senses, Tsunade overheard them easily, especially after recent events heightened her vigilance. Given her strength, very few in the camp could avoid her notice.
Sure enough, hearing these rumors irritated her further. Though typically unfazed by gossip, she couldn't help but glance at Yosuke, wondering how he would react. To her surprise, his expression remained calm, his face showing a gentle smile as if the rumors didn't affect him at all. But Tsunade knew that couldn't be true, not for someone like an Uchiha—famous for their pride and sensitivity.
"Hey, now. Since you've mastered Mystical Palm, that's worth praising, but what about your summoning technique?" Tsunade said as she examined Yosuke's body in the tent. It seemed like she was hinting that he should be making better use of her legendary slug summons, one of the Three Great Summoning Clans.
With a gentle laugh, Yosuke raised his hand and tapped the edge of the bed. Instantly, a puff of white smoke appeared, and as it dispersed, there was Katsuyu, a gentle, pale-blue-and-white slug summon.
"Yosuke, Tsunade-sama," greeted Katsuyu in a soft, warm voice, and Yosuke replied happily, "Hello, Katsuyu-sama."
Tsunade, slightly exasperated, frowned and said, "Kid, you've been overdoing it with the Shadow Clone jutsu over the past three months."
Katsuyu also noticed the injuries on Yosuke's hand and crawled forward gently to help. The cool, soft sensation of healing chakra felt refreshing, making Yosuke smile.
"Thank you, Katsuyu-sama," he said. Aware of Katsuyu's calm demeanor, Yosuke knew that this humble summon was actually one of the oldest beings in existence, even called a "humble sage" by Tsunade.
Watching this, Tsunade clicked her tongue and lectured, "You're being reckless. This type of high-density chakra concentration is dangerous, especially with the friction from rapid rotation. And three months of high-intensity chakra use has put a strain on your arm. Keep this up, and you'll ruin it."
As usual, Yosuke listened respectfully, nodding, then replied, "Thank you, Tsunade-sensei. But I've completed the training for this jutsu."
Tsunade was taken aback by his words of gratitude. Yosuke smiled softly, letting Tsunade grow accustomed to her concern for him, hoping she would see it as genuine rather than reflexive.
"Alright, cut the flattery!" Tsunade snapped, catching herself showing unusual concern for him. She quickly changed the topic, eyeing his hand.
"You really figured out this jutsu on your own?" she asked, impressed.
Creating jutsu was nothing new in the shinobi world, but an A-rank jutsu was rare even among jonin, usually reserved as their trump card. The significance of Yosuke's achievement wasn't lost on her.
"Tsunade-sensei, I was inspired by Kushina," he said.
"Kushina?"
Yosuke nodded. "Yes, three months ago, when she lost control, I witnessed the devastating force of a Tailed Beast Bomb. Although my jutsu can't compare to that, the Tailed Beast Bomb's pure chakra compression, without hand seals, sparked an idea. After several tests, I found that by focusing on rotation, compression, and stability, I could create a no-seal A-rank jutsu."
Tsunade's eyes widened. "Inspired by the Tailed Beast Bomb? Fascinating. But you mentioned there are no seals?"
She was genuinely intrigued. Coming from a family as prestigious as the Senju, few jutsu could pique her curiosity, but Yosuke's approach to creating his own no-seal jutsu had caught her attention.
"Yes, it's pure chakra manipulation—no nature transformation or hand seals," Yosuke said. Feeling encouraged by her interest, he raised his hand and, under her surprised gaze, formed a bright blue, spherical chakra in his palm.
"A... a no-seal jutsu?" Tsunade's shock was evident. Though she knew he'd been working on a technique, she hadn't expected it to be something inspired by a Tailed Beast Bomb. Seeing him casually create the jutsu without seals was astonishing.
A no-seal A-rank jutsu was incredibly rare and versatile, especially for close combat or counterattacks. In her mind, she quickly assessed its strategic value and was deeply impressed.
At that moment, a quiet hissing sound came from outside the tent, and Tsunade scowled. "Orochimaru, when did you start lurking like Jiraiya?"
A dry chuckle, rich with Orochimaru's signature raspy tone, echoed in response.
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