Chapter 135: Wood Release, Special Training Begins! (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Votes)
With the teaching plan for the Special Jonin training class gradually refined, Sarutobi Asuma opened the system again and accessed the skill panel.
Level 9 Shadow Clone Technique, 10%. This was probably the ninjutsu that had improved the fastest recently.
This was also related to his frequent use of the Shadow Clone Technique, with the fundamental reason being his powerful Chakra Control and Chakra Nature Transformation.
Furthermore, Sage Mode allowed Sarutobi Asuma's Shadow Clones to exist almost permanently.
It could be said that his current Shadow Clones, apart from having a lower chakra limit than Naruto's Shadow Clones in Nine-Tails Sage Mode later on, were otherwise not inferior.
In fact, in terms of durability and realism, they were even superior!
After all, Sarutobi Asuma could even make his Shadow Clones bleed...
"I wonder what will happen if the Shadow Clone Technique breaks through Level 10."
Sarutobi Asuma felt a bit of anticipation. He glanced at the 7 accumulated skill points but still couldn't bring himself to use them.
It could still be improved, he'd wait a bit longer.
Next was Level 9 Scorch Release Bloodline Limit, 45%!
It was also close to Level 10.
This was the benefit of having superior Chakra Control and Chakra Nature Transformation.
Otherwise, Sarutobi Asuma wouldn't have been able to improve so quickly, even though this was his own creation.
After all, creating something didn't mean it would be Level 10 or even stronger right from the start.
Level 10 Lightning Style Chakra Mode!
This was the first ninjutsu Sarutobi Asuma had raised to Level 10 on his own.
Of course, without mastering Electromagnetic Release, it wouldn't have been this fast.
Conversely, the Scorch Release Chakra Mode had only just entered Level 9.
This was also related to usage intensity.
Lightning Style Chakra Mode was still Asuma's most frequently used mode.
The superior speed was simply too advantageous in combat.
Hanzo's complete defeat was largely due to Sarutobi Asuma's speed being his biggest advantage.
"If I use these ninjutsu for a few more years, they should reach Level 10 through practice. After that, it will depend on whether skill points are abundant."
Sarutobi Asuma was planning, then his gaze fell upon Substitution Technique, Flying Thunder God Technique, Spirit Transformation Technique, Sword Control Technique, and Mind Reading.
Among these, Substitution Technique, Sword Control Technique, and Mind Reading were automatically classified as Divine Abilities by the system.
Level 11 Substitution Technique, 89%. It was very close to Level 12, having absorbed nourishment from the Flying Thunder God Technique.
The current Level 11 Substitution Technique was different from when it had just leveled up. It could not only swap positions with any object marked with chakra within the sensory range but could also simply transfer to the location of the marked object.
However, it was temporarily unable to transfer objects.
Currently, Sarutobi Asuma's training direction was actually to integrate the Substitution Technique and the Flying Thunder God Technique into a single technique.
"These techniques all require long-term refinement. I will continue with the original plan, assigning dedicated Shadow Clones to be responsible, and have them report back summaries periodically."
Sarutobi Asuma had high expectations for the Spirit Transformation Technique.
For him, this was one of the rare techniques in the Naruto world that involved the soul.
Below Level 10, it was one thing, but above Level 10, there might be great surprises.
However, he suppressed the urge to directly upgrade the Spirit Transformation Technique for now. He would wait until it was difficult to improve further before using skill points.
Otherwise, no amount of skill points would be enough.
"Next, my focus for developing techniques should be the Divine Ability - Nine Dragon Divine Fire Cover, and then a new Bloodline Limit."
Sarutobi Asuma pondered.
He had not yet completed the concept for the Nine Dragon Divine Fire Cover Divine Ability because, like the Sword Control Technique, it was a comprehensive technique involving many aspects.
However, after so much time, preparations were almost complete.
As for the new Bloodline Limit...
"Let's go with Wood Release!"
Sarutobi Asuma made his decision.
With the research materials from Orochimaru and the studies he and Tsunade had conducted during this period, it was time to act.
It also happened to be a good opportunity to teach Yamato.
...
The next day.
Sarutobi Asuma's main body did not continue teaching Uchiha Shisui. Instead, he sent a clone to guide him, bringing Kurenai along as well.
In terms of Genjutsu talent, Uchiha Shisui far surpassed Kurenai.
Along with Uchiha Shisui, Kurenai should also be able to learn quite a lot.
Meanwhile, Sarutobi Asuma's main body began organizing the extensive research materials on Hashirama Cells, White Zetsu Cells, and Yamato Cells.
Time trickled by.
While ensuring his daily training regimen was not affected, Sarutobi Asuma spent six days organizing and reviewing the documents.
However, this process also gave him a profound understanding of Wood Release.
Following this, Sarutobi Asuma went to the Hokage Building and copied the Wood Release ninjutsu from Namikaze Minato.
February 22nd, Year 47 of Konoha.
In a secluded, open space within Konohagakure.
Sarutobi Asuma lowered his gaze and put his hands together, circulating his Water Style and Earth Style Chakra, which blended and surged like two small streams.
Sarutobi Asuma had been engaged in this process for the past few days.
Suddenly.
Sarutobi Asuma's eyes snapped open, and his hands shifted from the prayer position to the Snake seal.
Wood Release – Wood Clone!
With the hand seals complete, a wooden Sarutobi Asuma emerged from Asuma's shoulder. Within half a second, it detached from Asuma's body and immediately transformed into flesh and blood.
Wood Release, complete!
200,000 experience points acquired.
Sarutobi Asuma smiled. Compared to the development of Scorch Release, Wood Release was considerably more difficult.
Moreover.
Sarutobi Asuma looked at his Wood Clone and said, "It's even better than the Level 9 Shadow Clone."
The Wood Clone nodded and replied, "That's only natural. This Wood Clone is, after all, performed based on the Shadow Clone technique."
He then asked, "How does your Wood Release compare to Senju Hashirama's Wood Release?"
Hearing the Wood Clone's question, Sarutobi Asuma chuckled, "It's definitely not as good yet."
"I've only just developed the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai, and I'm not proficient with it. My mastery of this new Chakra Nature Transformation is not deep."
"Not to mention my current Chakra reserves are far from the First Hokage's."
Just as the vast difference between Yamato's Wood Release and the First Hokage's existed, it wasn't solely due to a difference in Chakra reserves, but also in the mastery of Chakra Nature Transformation.
If we were to rank all Wood Release users, it would probably look like this: Asura, the Sage of Six Paths' second son, Senju Hashirama, Uchiha Madara, Spiral White Zetsu + Yamato, Uchiha Obito, Yamato, Danzō.
Actually, scratch Danzō.
That guy's Hashirama Cells were primarily to support his Sharingan.
And now, Danzō didn't even have that opportunity.
The power of Ninjutsu and Genjutsu is primarily determined by the depth of Chakra Nature Transformation, followed by the amount of Chakra.
Only with both aspects on par with Senju Hashirama can one be compared to him.
To surpass him, both must exceed Senju Hashirama.
"However, I am not Senju Hashirama, and the path I walk is different from his," Sarutobi Asuma said with a smile.
As he spoke, he recalled his clone and continued to perform hand seals to cast various other Wood Release ninjutsu copied from Konoha's Forbidden Scroll, thereby continuously deepening his understanding of Wood Release.
Time flew by.
In the blink of an eye, it was March 4th, the day the Special Jonin training class began.
The location was an indoor facility specially rented by Sarutobi Asuma from the village, which was typically used for the Chunin Exams or graduation practical exams.
On the first day of the class, the regular class and the Kekkei Genkai class were combined.
A total of 12 people arrived by 9 AM.
Some were calm, some were expectant, and some were a little nervous.
For example, Yamato, who was younger and looked a bit simple-minded, arrived with Kakashi.
He was only about 10 years old.
At the same time.
In Konohagakure's Heroes' Cemetery.
In front of Rin Nohara's memorial stone, Uchiha Obito, wearing a mask, unhappily grabbed the flowers left by Kakashi recently and threw them away.
Although Sarutobi Asuma knew Uchiha Obito would definitely come, he didn't wait for him.
He had just finished enjoying Yūhi Kurenai's homemade breakfast and was leisurely heading to the Special Jonin training class.
He was half an hour late.
But who could help it if he was the teacher?
His gaze swept over them, and Sarutobi Asuma said calmly, "Everyone's here, so first, I'll lay down my rules!"
"First, you must do as I say. If you think my training methods are not good, you can leave. Of course, there will be no refunds."
"Second, work hard. Those who don't work hard will leave, and there will be no refunds either!"
"Third, remember the two points above!"
As his voice fell, Sarutobi Asuma's imposing gaze swept over everyone again.
In an instant, everyone's heart skipped a beat, and they quickly shouted, "Understood!"
"Very good!"
Sarutobi Asuma nodded with satisfaction, his stern expression replaced by a gentle smile, and said, "Today's first lesson has two parts."
"First, Chakra Control!"
"Second, neural reaction speed!"
"You may have heard of my training methods before, but if not, you'll find out soon enough."
With that, Sarutobi Asuma disappeared and said, "Keep up!"
Swish swish swish!
Kakashi and the others immediately used the Body Flicker Technique.
Soon, the group left the core area of the village, and then left the village entirely.
At this point, the speed of these 12 people became clearly divided.
The first echelon consisted of Kakashi, Sarutobi Yoshio, Shimura Dan, Hizashi Hyuga, and Uchiha Yashiro.
The second echelon was Sarutobi Tsuchigin, Shimura Gen'i, Yamanaka Kumo, Nara Tensui, and Akimichi Dōtō.
The third echelon was Kurama Unkai and Yamato.
Soon.
Everyone followed Sarutobi Asuma to a river with a rapid current and deep pools.
"For Chakra Control training, you've all practiced walking on water and climbing trees, or scaling cliffs."
Sarutobi Asuma pointed to the turbulent river before them and said, "The current here is very strong. Everyone get in and try it!"
Kakashi was the first to leap down.
Immediately after, the others also landed on the river's surface, all of them standing steadily, even Yamato, the youngest.
Sarutobi Asuma was not surprised.
Everyone who had come, except for Yamato, was at least a Special Jonin. They were not ordinary individuals, and this certainly wouldn't stump them.
Moreover, Yamato was a Kekkei Genkai user, and in terms of Chakra Control, he might even be among the top of these 12 people.
Then, Sarutobi Asuma flashed and appeared upstream.
Soon, the river water began to steam.
Now, not only was the river's current strong and deep, but the temperature also rose, increasing the difficulty of standing on the water.
"Be careful, the water temperature is rising!"
Kakashi warned Yamato.
In the Anbu, he, Yamato, and Rin Nohara, who went by the codename "Sen," were in the same squad.
At the same time, Hizashi Hyuga and the others became serious.
If they fell into the water, it wouldn't just be embarrassing for themselves, but also for their clans.
Clearly, this challenge still didn't stump everyone.
Sarutobi Asuma smiled.
This was good. It at least showed that these people had solid foundations, good talent, and were likely quite resilient.
So, they would continue!
-----------
Machine Translation by: beta.randomtranslator.com
Read 1400+ original & fanfic translations and Translate for Free at: www.randomtranslator.com