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In the world of One Piece... the Marine Six Powers (Rokushiki) aren't actually much of a secret. Many people know them; they're not some exclusive, forbidden technique. But in the Naruto world, Liu Chen is the only one who knows the Marine Six Powers. So, this has become a Taijutsu only he possesses. Liu Chen calling it a "secret technique" seems perfectly reasonable.
"Marine Six Powers is also a Taijutsu I learned. There are originally only six techniques, but if you master them thoroughly, you can extend even more skills from these six. These are the Six Powers: Extended Techniques!" "After learning the Marine Six Powers, even if you only master three basic techniques, in close-quarters combat... you can kill a Chunin. If it's a Chunin not particularly skilled in close combat, you can kill three." Although Liu Chen's voice was devoid of emotion, it made Hinata slightly excited. Just mastering three basic techniques would allow her to kill a Chunin?! Even three Chunin?! Such... such formidable Taijutsu. From Guardian Spirit Brother, this sounds even stronger than the Hyuga clan's Gentle Fist. After all, even with basic Gentle Fist, one couldn't defeat a Chunin; one would need to master it to a certain extent to even contend with a Chunin. But Guardian Spirit Brother said that with "Marine Six Powers," just three basic techniques... would enable her to kill several Chunin in close combat. Unbelievable...
Liu Chen continued to explain: "The six techniques of Marine Six Powers are called Soru, Geppo, Tekkai, Shigan, Rankyaku, and Kami-e. Each technique has a different ability and its own specific application." "Soru allows the user to move quickly. If you use Soru instantly while kicking an enemy, you can even inflict greater damage." "Geppo allows one to walk on air, a Taijutsu that involves flying by kicking the air! The specific speed, height, and duration depend on the user's stamina and strength." "Tekkai hardens the body or any part of it, making it as hard as steel, or even harder than steel. It's almost impervious to blades and bullets, usable for both offense and defense." "Shigan is a Taijutsu typically used with fingers, capable of causing piercing wounds with extremely strong penetration. Of course, you can also use your fists, wooden sticks, or feet instead of fingers." "Rankyaku allows you to create vacuum blades by kicking, cutting the air to produce atmospheric pressure. When used by a powerful individual, its force is enough to easily cut through steel. It can be used for long-range attacks or wide-area attacks." "Kami-e can be thought of as a movement technique. When an enemy attacks you, it stirs the air, and your body will float along with the air, easily dodging attacks." "Everything I've just described is... the secret technique of Taijutsu, Marine Six Powers!!"
"..." Liu Chen's explanation was very detailed, and Hinata listened attentively. She could understand roughly what the Marine Six Powers were like. Soru: increase speed. Geppo: walk on air. Tekkai: defensive move. Shigan: piercing damage. Rankyaku: long-range attack. Kami-e: evasive footwork. Such... such comprehensive Taijutsu! It covered every aspect of Taijutsu! The person who could develop such Taijutsu must be a powerful being. Hinata felt a slight shock. If she learned Marine Six Powers... and combined it with the Hyuga clan's Gentle Fist, she didn't know what level she could reach then. Three techniques would allow her to fight a Chunin. After learning all six techniques, wouldn't she be a Jonin?! At the very least, she could become a Special Jonin! A Special Jonin was an existence between Chunin and Jonin. Although they didn't possess the true strength of a Jonin, because one aspect was exceptionally outstanding (e.g., Taijutsu, Genjutsu, Summoning Jutsu), they were much stronger than Chunin. So, these specialized ninja were called "Special Jonin." Of course, some jokingly called them "Specialized Jonin." For example, if you consistently scored 100 in math and physics, but always failed in Chinese and English... that kind of specialized ninja was a Special Jonin.
Just as Hinata was lost in her aspirations, Liu Chen continued, "Let's start with the simplest. Today, I'll teach you 'Soru' from the Marine Six Powers. This is a Taijutsu that involves repeatedly stomping the ground more than ten times in one second with a single foot, thereby erupting with powerful force and instantly shifting position." "Of course, if you're strong enough, stomping hundreds of times in a second is no problem. The more times you stomp, the stronger the force, and the further and faster you move." "I specifically focused on your weighted frog jumps to lay the groundwork for Soru training." Hinata nodded thoughtfully: "More than ten consecutive stomps in one second?!" Liu Chen added, "And each time, you must step on the exact same spot." Hinata said with extreme seriousness, "Guardian Spirit Brother, I think I roughly understand. I will definitely practice diligently."
"..." Although Hinata was only ten years old this year, her comprehension ability was not weak; on the contrary, it could be said to be very strong. Otherwise, in the Ninja Academy... her theoretical knowledge would not be second only to Sakura Haruno. Coupled with Liu Chen's very detailed and simply described explanations, if she still didn't understand... then her comprehension would be too low. Hinata's comprehension could not be that low.
"More than ten consecutive stomps in one second, and each stomp's force must be concentrated on the same point, not on other places..." Hinata murmured, then tentatively stomped the ground several times quickly.
Thwack—
"Ah..." With a sudden cry of surprise, as Liu Chen expected... the little girl directly tumbled, hitting her head hard on the ground, creating cracks in the earth. It was fortunate that her physique was strong enough now; otherwise, she would certainly have been bleeding. Even so, her forehead was still red and swollen.
"So painful—"
"Again!!" Hinata gritted her teeth and got up, trying again. This time, although she didn't hit her head on the ground, her two feet tripped over each other, and she tumbled again.
Thwack—
"Wuwu..."
"Again!!"