As the sun rose, Naruto and Hana woke up and made their way to the bathroom. They brushed their teeth, washed their faces, and changed into fresh clothes before heading downstairs for breakfast. The meal consisted of fried eggs, boiled vegetables, milk, and fresh fruit.
Kushina Uzumaki stood in the kitchen, smiling warmly at Naruto and Hana. "Eat your breakfast, then we'll head out for sealing practice, ninjutsu, chakra chains, and manipulation," she said cheerfully.
Naruto and Hana nodded as they began eating. As Naruto reached for his food, he secretly swallowed two pills—one green and one blue. The moment he did, he felt a surge of energy. His chakra reserves increased by 1,100, and he could sense the changes inside him. The effects were permanent, not just temporary. Along with the chakra boost, he felt his chakra regeneration and physical regeneration improve. He marveled at the sensation of the chakra flowing through him, knowing it would help him grow stronger.
After finishing breakfast, they headed to the backyard, where sunlight streamed through the trees, casting long shadows on the ground. Kushina stood confidently with her hands on her hips.
"Today, I'll teach you some ninjutsu first," she said with a smile. "Then we'll move on to chakra chains and manipulation." She paused and looked between Naruto and Hana. "First, I'm going to show you the Shadow Clone Jutsu."
With precise hand signs, she created multiple clones of herself in a puff of smoke. "Look at these signs," she said, demonstrating the hand positions needed. "Now, you both try it."
Naruto, feeling the boost from the pills, quickly performed the hand signs. With a surge of chakra, he created two shadow clones. He smiled at his success, impressed by how easily the jutsu flowed from him.
Hana hesitated, nervously crossing her fingers as she attempted the jutsu. But instead of creating clones, she only produced a puff of smoke. Her face scrunched up in frustration, and tears began to well up in her eyes. She looked up at Naruto, disappointment clear on her face.
Naruto walked over and gently patted her head, trying to comfort her. "It's okay, Hana. You'll get it next time," he said softly. Hana sniffled but calmed down.
Kushina approached with a warm, encouraging smile. "Don't worry, Hana," she said gently. "You can try again later. Practice makes perfect. Everyone struggles at first, but you'll get there. Keep going!"
Hana nodded, wiping away her tears, and with renewed determination, she was ready to try again.
Kushina turned to Naruto and then back to Hana. "Now, let's take it slow and work on building your chakra control. Shadow Clone Jutsu isn't easy, but it's one of the most important."
Next, Kushina introduced the Substitution Jutsu (Henge no Jutsu). "This one's simple—just replace yourself with an object or another person to avoid an attack. No need for elemental chakra for this one," she explained.
She quickly demonstrated the technique, transforming into a nearby rock in a blur. Moments later, she reappeared with a laugh. "See? It's all about chakra control and a little bit of trickery!"
Hana stepped forward, eager to try. She formed the hand signs and, with a small surge of chakra, turned into a bundle of leaves. It wasn't a perfect transformation, but it was enough to show she understood the concept.
"How was that, Mom?" Hana asked.
Kushina smiled. "Great for a first try! Just keep practicing, and remember: it's all about chakra control, not the elements."
Naruto, brimming with confidence, declared, "I'm going to be the best at this jutsu! Just you wait, Mom!"
Kushina chuckled and ruffled his hair. "That's the spirit, Naruto! Now, let's finish up with a speed technique—Body Flicker Jutsu (Shunshin no Jutsu). This one lets you move really fast, almost like teleporting. Perfect for escaping or attacking unexpectedly."
She demonstrated by vanishing from where she stood and reappearing next to a tree in the blink of an eye.
"Wow, that was amazing!" Hana exclaimed. "How do you do that so fast?"
Kushina explained, "It's all about controlling your chakra and using it to move your body at incredible speeds. No need for elemental chakra here, just a lot of practice."
Both Naruto and Hana eagerly prepared to try the technique themselves. Kushina reminded them, "It's not about speed at first—it's about feeling the flow of your chakra and using it to control your movements."
Naruto tried first, attempting to move quickly, but only managed a small jump, landing awkwardly. "Well, at least I didn't fall flat on my face this time!" he laughed.
Hana smiled, eager to give it a shot next. Kushina watched proudly as her children continued to practice, showing signs of improvement with each attempt. She knew these fundamental skills were the building blocks for their future growth.
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