Inside Hokage's office -
(Hiruzen's POV )
"Should I look into his memories?"
The thought lingered, tempting. It would be so easy—just a simple technique, a brief peek into the boy's mind. The truth, undeniable and clear, would be laid bare.
And yet…
Hiruzen exhaled, chuckling softly to himself before shaking his head.
'No, what could I even gain from a six-year-old's memories?
Besides, there was another factor. The boy's soul… it was strong. Too strong. Forcing my way in could cause resistance—maybe even harm me in the process.
It's not worth the risk.'
"In the end, the Will of Fire is what matters most. If Kazeo truly carries it… then there's nothing to fear. "
With a final puff of his pipe, Hiruzen exhaled slowly, watching the thin trail of smoke curl toward the ceiling. Suspicion still lingered at the edges of his mind, but he pushed it aside.
There were greater matters to attend to—matters that could shape Konoha's influence far beyond its borders. If this novel had the potential he suspected, then it wasn't just a story—it was a weapon, a tool to spread Konoha's ideals, its culture… and, of course, bring in a substantial flow of wealth.
His lips curled into a small, knowing smile. The Shinobi world wouldn't know what hit them.
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A Week Later -
Today, the first two volumes of Demon Slayer novel are finally going public. It feels strange. I wrote that story in moments of boredom, trying to earn some money . And now, somewhere out there, people are going to read it. Maybe they'll love it, maybe they'll hate it.
But… I'll wait for the third volume's release before checking their reactions.
For now, I need something new. Something to break the monotony.
Academy will start teaching taijutsu and basic jutsus in four months, so I can't just sit around. My training so far has been effective, but I'm getting tired of repeating the same Taijutsu drills without a proper opponent.
Without resistance, without challenge—it feels meaningless. So instead of just physical combat, I thought I should start mastering Wind Jutsus.
But even Wind chakra training alone won't be enough. If I continue at this pace, I'll probably be able to cut an iron plate within a month. After that? I'll need something else to practice inside academy.
Another chakra nature.
( 3rd POV )
With that in mind, he started jogging towards the Konoha Library, two kilometers from his house. The morning air was crisp, and the streets were bustling with early vendors setting up their shops. His house was close to the market area, so this route had become familiar.
But unlike other times, his mind was focused on one thing—what nature should I train next?
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Inside the Konoha Library -
The familiar scent of old paper and wooden shelves filled the air as he walked through the library's aisles. His destination was clear—E-section, where elemental Jutsu scrolls were stored.
He ran his fingers over the scrolls, searching for Wind techniques, but before that, he wanted to see how other elements were trained.
'Maybe… just maybe… I could pick up another nature while training Wind.'
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He reached the Fire Jutsu section and pulled out a scroll detailing training methods for Fire Release.
1. Candle Flame Control
"The smallest flame holds the power of an inferno."
The training seemed simple enough. Light a candle. Manipulate the flame using chakra. Expand it , shrink it and control its form.
Yeah, because lighting candles in class wouldn't be suspicious at all.
2. Leaf Burning Exercise
"Channel chakra into a dry leaf, heating it until it ignites without turning to ash."
He imagined himself, sitting in class, setting a leaf on fire while pretending to take notes.
It wouldn't even last five seconds before someone called the teacher.
3. Fireball Breath Control
"Store chakra in your lungs and exhale a controlled burst of heat."
He let out a slow breath.
'So either I breathe fire in the middle of a lecture or get caught smoking like some idiot.'
He rolled up the scroll, shaking his head. Fire was a no-go. It was too flashy and too easy to get caught.Besides, fire leaves too many traces.
With that, he placed the scroll back.
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Next, he walked towards the Lightning Jutsu section. A yellowed scroll lay on the lower shelf. He picked it up and unraveled it, his eyes scanning through its first training exercise.
1. Shock Resistance Training
"Pass small electrical currents through your body to build resistance."
This required passing low-voltage currents through user's body using a battery and an ammeter. The idea was to build up a tolerance for electrical shocks so that, eventually, The user could handle high-voltage chakra without losing control.
2. Static Discharge Control
"Rub your hands together, build static electricity, and control the sparks."
Okay, this sounded doable—until he read the next part.
"Repeated training may cause temporary numbness, involuntary muscle spasms, or minor burns."
Meaning? He'd either cause tiny explosions or zap himself every few seconds inside class.
He stared at the words for a long time.
"Am I really supposed to electrocute myself… every day?"
The very thought made him wince.
He imagined the pain—the sharp, jolting sensation crawling up my arms, the involuntary muscle spasms.
'Pain is something I could handle. But deliberately frying my nerves every day? That wasn't training. That was torture.
If I trained in Lightning Release, I would have to endure daily shocks, rewiring my nervous system to withstand higher and higher voltages. A form of self-inflicted torture.'
He sighed, placing the scroll back.
"I'll learn it one day. But not now."
'Not until I absolutely need it. '
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Slightly annoyed, Kazeo reached for a Water chakra training scroll.
1. Water Surface Chakra Control
Find a small puddle, lake, or even a bucket of water.
Place your hand on the surface and channel chakra into it.
The goal is to keep the water still despite external movement (like wind or ripples).
2. Basic Liquid Control
Fill a cup or small container with water.
Using chakra flow, attempt to lift a small thread of water into the air.
Maintain its shape and prevent it from splashing.
Advanced version : Try making the water twist or curl midair before dropping back.
3. Water Current Redirection
Pour a small stream of water from a bottle.
Instead of letting it fall straight down, use chakra to alter its flow slightly to one side.
Try bending the water mid-air before it lands.
As he scanned through the Water Chakra training scrolls, Kazeo's lips twisted into a frown.
"Damn it… all of these need water near me."
He sighed, running a hand through his hair. Every single method required either a puddle, a bucket, or a visible stream of water.
He clenched the scroll tightly before shoving it back, his fingers twitching with irritation.
'This is impossible inside the academy. I'd either have to sneak into the training grounds or do this in the bath, and I don't even have enough free time for that.
Forget it—Water Release will have to wait.'
With a resigned sigh, he turned away from the Water section, heading toward the Earth training scrolls.
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He walked over to the Earth Jutsu section, scanning the shelves for a chakra training scroll. His eyes darted over various technique scrolls—but nothing related to chakra control.
A frown crept onto his face. 'Did someone borrow it?'
After five minutes of fruitless searching, he sighed and approached an elderly librarian.
"Excuse me, do you know where the basic Earth Release training scroll is?"
The old man gave him a knowing glance, then pointed towards a different aisle. "Try the history section. Kids misplace scrolls all the time."
'History section? Who the hell leaves a chakra training scroll next to records of the Warring States Era?'
With a sigh, Kazeo followed the direction. Sure enough, tucked between ancient battle records and clan hierarchies, he found the Earth scroll, its cover slightly dusty.
"So, It really is here." he muttered, shaking his head as he pulled it out.
He grabbed the Earth scroll with little hope. If Fire, Lightning, and Water were impossible… what were the chances Earth would be any different?
He opened the Earth Release scroll and started reading it.
1. Pebble Control
"Use chakra to make a small stone stick to your skin. Gradually increase precision until you can make it hover."
His lips curled into a smirk.
'Now this… this I could do. If I brought a pebble to class, I could practice under the desk, in my palm, even in my pocket.'
2. Clay Molding
"Shape soft earth using chakra control."
'Perfect. The academy had clay for art projects. If I borrowed some, I could pretend I was doodling in my notebook while secretly training.'
3. Ground Hardening
"Press chakra into the ground to reinforce its structure."
'I could do this right under my desk, unnoticed. No flashy movements. No weird noises. Just simple chakra control.'
He let out a satisfied exhale.
Earth Release was perfect.
It was discreet. Easy to practice and best of all? It wouldn't get him noticed in class by teacher or students.
' Now, I just needed to find basic Wind Jutsus to learn. '
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As he walked towards the Wind Jutsu section, he exhaled deeply.
This was the right decision.
'Fire was too wild.
Lightning was too painful.
Water was too situational.
But Earth? Earth was steady and subtle.
And Wind?
Wind was my nature.'
With renewed excitement, knowing he was on the right path.
His steps quickened.
"Let's see what the Wind jutsus scrolls have in store for me."
( To be continued…)