Konoha: I have the strongest transformation space

Lin Xiu traveled through Naruto and activated the “Strongest Transformation Space” just to enjoy this world to the fullest.

Uchiha Itachi: Your strength is alarming, but your purpose is hard to guess.

Uzumaki Naruto: Why did Xiu help me? Everyone else avoided me…

Kakashi: If this talent is misguided, the consequences will be disastrous.

In the transformed space, Lin Xiu mastered the Water Style: Water Fang Bullet, observed the political situation in Konoha, and knew that the Nine-Tails Rebellion and the Uchiha clan extermination were coming, so he secretly controlled everything.

Hyuga Hinata: Why does my face turn red every time I see him…

Rika: Whenever he shows up in the cafeteria, I sit next to him.

Hongdou: Why does my heart beat faster when facing this little devil?

Uchiha Fugaku: He has an overly close relationship with Itachi, which may threaten the clan’s plans.

Lin Xiu: Power, beauty, excitement, these are the meaning of my time travel. As for saving the world? Let Naruto worry about it!

Konoha: I have the strongest transformation space
1. Get out of here, monster!
“Get away, monster!”
A shrill roar broke the quiet afternoon of Konoha Village, and a little boy with orange hair was roughly pushed to the ground by a middle-aged man.
Fear and confusion flashed in the boy’s eyes, and the ice cream in his hand fell to the ground.
“I…I just bumped into you accidentally…” the boy explained in a trembling voice.
“Stop talking nonsense! You nine-tailed fox!” The man spat, turned and left, leaving the boy kneeling alone on the ground. Passers-by around him turned a blind eye and some even cast disgusted glances at him.
Lin Xiu stood not far away, clenched his fists tightly, and stared at the scene.
Uzumaki Naruto, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, the heroic son of Konoha Village, is treated like a monster.
Lin Xiu wanted to go forward to help, but he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his right temple and the scene in front of him began to distort.
He staggered and turned around, leaning against the wall, enduring the pain, fearing that he would lose his composure in public.
“Here I go again… this damn headache…”
This is the third time this week, and each time it hurts terribly, but I can’t find the cause.
Lin Xiu gritted his teeth, barely stood up straight, and decided to go home immediately.
Six-year-old Lin Xiu is just an ordinary orphan in Konoha Village.
His father, Ken Umoto, was a Konoha Genin who died on a border mission;
His mother was a commoner and died of grief when he was four years old.
Today, he lives alone in a hut on the edge of the village, surviving on orphan subsidies and the vegetables he grows himself.
But he doesn’t care about these.
Because he is an earth traveler.
And it is body crossing.
But when he traveled through time, his body turned back into that of a child, and he had some extra fragments of memories.
In his memory, his master was Kakashi, “Konoha’s No. 1 Technician.”
In this way, safety is guaranteed.
Although I don’t know what happened.
But for now, none of this seems important.
Because the headache is getting worse!
Lin Xiu quickened his pace, cold sweat soaking his thin clothes.
After finally returning to the cabin, Lin Xiu locked the door and sat down on the edge of the bed.
“Hu…Hu…” Gasping for breath, Lin Xiu tried hard to calm the discomfort caused by the severe pain.
The scene in front of my eyes flickered and there was a constant buzzing in my ears, as if millions of bees were rushing around in my head.
“Calm down…Calm down…”
We were taught in the basic classes of the Ninja School that in this situation we should try to extract chakra to help the body regain balance.
Lin Xiu sat cross-legged, clasped his hands together, and concentrated his mind according to the method taught by his teacher.
“Feel the energy in your body…”
Chakra flows slowly in the body, spreading from the dantian to the limbs and bones.
As the energy flowed, the headache seemed to ease. Lin Xiu deepened his breathing, guiding more chakra to circulate throughout his body.
Suddenly, an unprecedented energy wave erupted in the body!
“Ah!” Lin Xiu cried out in pain, feeling as if his whole body was torn apart.
The chakra in the body was out of control, rushing around like a wild horse, and every meridian felt a burning pain.
His consciousness gradually blurred, and Lin Xiu fell to the ground, with only a vast expanse of white in his sight.
“Where is this?”
When he regained consciousness, Lin Xiu found himself in a pure white space with no objects or boundaries around him.
He stood up and looked around warily, but saw only endless emptiness.
“What’s going on?”
As soon as he finished speaking, a ball of blue light suddenly condensed in the center of the space and slowly floated towards him.
The ball of light emits a soft glow, without any sense of threat, but instead gives people a friendly feeling.
Lin Xiu subconsciously reached out to touch it, and the light ball instantly burst into a dazzling light, turning into words floating in the air:
[The strongest space has been activated][Host: Lin Xiu][Current level: Initial space]“Is it possible?” Lin Xiu took a step back in surprise. The text in front of him was as clear as a game interface.
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[The strongest space basic functions:
Environmental simulation system (not activated)
Skill analysis function (not activated)
Spiritual Manifestation (Not Activated)]【Chakra Compression Zone (Activated-Primary)
Time flow rate difference (activated – primary): 1 hour in the outside world = 2 hours in the space]Lin Xiu widened his eyes and read the information in disbelief.
Isn’t this the legendary “golden finger”?
Does he really have special abilities?
“Check for details.” Lin Xiu said tentatively.
Amazingly, the text in the air immediately changed to show more content:
[Current strongest space level: initial space]【Usable area: 20 square meters】
[Available functions: Chakra Compression Zone – Primary (increases cultivation efficiency by 50%), Time Flow Rate – Primary (1:2)]“What on earth is going on?” Lin Xiu reached out and touched the words, which rippled like water. “Did I gain some superpowers?”
Lin Xiu took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.
If this really is some kind of special ability, it may be his greatest reliance in this dangerous world.
“Activate the chakra compression area.” Lin Xiu gave the order.
The space changed immediately. A blue halo filled the air and an invisible pressure enveloped it.
Lin Xiu felt that the flow of chakra in his body suddenly accelerated, and there was a slight tingling sensation in his meridians, but he quickly adapted to this feeling.
“This is simply amazing!”
Lin Xiu tried to guide the chakra and found that in this environment, the chakra not only flowed more smoothly, but also seemed to be more “pure”, making it easier to control.
He easily gathered his chakra in his palm, forming a stable blue ball of light that was twice as large as when he practiced in the outside world.
“What does the difference in the speed of time flow mean?”
[In the strongest space, the flow of time is twice as fast as in the outside world.
For example: 1 hour in the outside world is equivalent to 2 hours in the space;
The host has been practicing in the space for 2 hours, but only 1 hour has passed in the outside world. 】
“Isn’t this a training cheat?” Lin Xiu could hardly suppress his excitement, “I can get double the training time here!”
He couldn’t wait to start trying basic ninjutsu.
Transformation techniques, substitution techniques, and clone techniques, these basic ninjutsu that the school had just taught, with the help of the strongest space, the speed of mastering them was significantly accelerated.
In just half an hour, Lin Xiu was able to skillfully use these three ninjutsu, far surpassing the results of his training in school.
“If this space can always exist…” Lin Xiu calculated the potential benefits, “I can get more than twice the training time and efficiency than others!”
This means that even if he has average qualifications, he can surpass geniuses of the same age in a short period of time.
In the ninja world full of dangers, this advantage is enough to change one’s destiny.
“Leave the strongest space.”
As the order was given, the scene in front of him changed and Lin Xiu returned to his own cabin.
I glanced out the window and saw that the sun was still setting. It seemed that time outside was indeed passing slowly.
Lin Xiu immediately tried to condense chakra, and a chakra ball that was thirty percent larger than usual formed in the palm of his hand, proving that the results of training in the strongest space could indeed be brought back to reality.
“This is incredible!” Lin Xiu clenched his fists, his heart pounding, “This will be my biggest secret and advantage.”
Just then, there was a sudden knock on the door, interrupting Lin Xiu’s thoughts.
“Who?” Lin Xiu asked vigilantly.
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3. Rika Amano (old version)
“Lin Xiu, I’m Amano Rika, your classmate.”
A clear female voice came from outside the door, “The teacher asked me to deliver your homework. I heard that you took a leave and didn’t go to class.”
Lin Xiu then remembered that today was indeed a school day, but he had a severe headache when he woke up in the morning and was unable to go to school.
He straightened his clothes, opened the door, and saw a girl with a ponytail standing at the door with a few papers in her hands.
“Thank you for coming all the way here.” Lin Xiu took the homework.
“You’re welcome.” Li Xiang looked at Lin Xiu’s hut curiously, “Do you live alone? Won’t it be too lonely?”
“I’m used to it.” Lin Xiu answered briefly.
Lixiang seemed very interested in Lin Xiu’s life of living alone and asked him many questions.
Lin Xiu responded politely but restrainedly, without revealing too much personal information.
His mind is now full of things about the strongest space, and he is eager to continue exploring this mysterious ability.
“By the way, tomorrow is the ninja tool practical class, are you ready?” Rika asked suddenly.
“Ninja tool actual combat?”
“It’s about the practical application of kunai and shuriken. The teacher said there will be a practical test and it will be included in the final grade.” Rika explained, “Everyone is actively practicing.”
Lin Xiu nodded: “Thank you for the reminder, I will prepare it.”
After seeing Rika off, Lin Xiu immediately returned to the house and couldn’t wait to enter the strongest space again.
Since there was a practical test tomorrow, he decided to focus on training his kunai throwing skills.
In the strongest space, Lin Xiu used his mind to materialize several throwing targets, then took out the kunai left by his father and began to practice repeatedly.
Thanks to the chakra compression environment, his movements became more and more precise, and his strength control became more and more perfect.
Two hours later (time within the space), Lin Xiu was able to hit the bull’s eye in ten different positions in a row, which was definitely the top level among six-year-old children.
“Practice shuriken for a while…” Lin Xiu muttered to himself, took out a few shurikens and continued training.
In this way, Lin Xiu spent four hours in the strongest space, which is equivalent to two hours in the outside world.
When he exited the space, night had fallen and his stomach began to protest.
After making a simple dinner, Lin Xiu ate while thinking about the potential and limitations of the strongest space.
Obviously, there are still many unknown functions waiting to be developed in this space, but the current two functions are enough to put him far ahead of his peers.
“This secret must be kept.” Lin Xiu decided secretly, “No one can know, including teachers and classmates.”
In this dangerous ninja world, strength is the guarantee of survival.
Lin Xiu knew that no matter how many heroic deeds there were in the original work, the essence of this world was still the law of the jungle.
Only when you are strong enough can you protect yourself and the people you care about.
It was late at night, Lin Xiu lay in bed, thinking about everything that happened today.
Tomorrow’s ninja tool practical class will be his first step in demonstrating his strength, and also an opportunity to test the results of his training in the strongest space.
With this expectation, Lin Xiu closed his eyes and fell asleep.
The sound of the alarm clock broke the tranquility of the early morning. Lin Xiu sat up with a somersault, without a trace of sleepiness in his eyes.
He had a strange dream last night. He dreamed that he was standing on the Hokage Rock and overlooking the entire Konoha Village, with several vague figures standing beside him.
“Half past six, exactly.”
Lin Xiu quickly washed up, ate some simple food he had reserved last night, and then checked his ninja tool bag.
He attached great importance to the ninja tool practical class that Rika mentioned yesterday. This was a good opportunity to show his strength in front of the class.
The kunai and shurikens left by my father have been well maintained and are shiny. There are not many of them, but they are of high quality.
Lin Xiu wrapped them carefully and tied them around his waist.
The person in the mirror is thin but energetic, with a firmness and calmness in his eyes that does not belong to a six-year-old child.
Before going out, Lin Xiu suddenly thought of something, and immediately sat down cross-legged and closed his eyes.
“Enter the strongest space.”
The familiar white space appeared in front of him, and Lin Xiu immediately began to warm up.
He has confirmed that physical training conducted in the strongest space is equally effective, and because of the difference in the speed of time flow, one hour of training is equivalent to two hours of results in the outside world.
“Activate the chakra compression zone.”
A blue halo enveloped his entire body, and Lin Xiu began to practice kunai and shuriken throwing.
Every move is made with the goal of perfection; angle, strength and timing are all essential.
An hour later, he was quite satisfied with his level.
Back to reality, Lin Xiu looked at the clock and saw that only half an hour had passed.
What perfect training efficiency!
After packing up, he locked the door and walked towards the school.
It was a sunny morning in Konoha Village, and many villagers had already started their busy day on the streets.
Lin Xiu walked neither fast nor slow, keeping his eyes and ears open, not missing any useful information.
“I heard that the Third Hokage is going to retire?”
“That’s impossible. He’s only in his early fifties, in the prime of his life.”
“But it is said that he is already training a successor…”
Lin Xiu silently took note of the gossip.
In this world where information is power, any gossip could become a key clue to the future.
After turning a corner, the school gate was already in sight.
Students walked into the campus in groups of three or four, talking and laughing.
Lin Xiu walked even slower, not wanting to join the crowd too early.
“Lin Xiu!” A crisp voice came from behind.
When I turned around, it was Rika Amano. She was wearing a neat dress and her ponytail bounced as she ran.
4. Stunning the audience (old version)
“Good morning, Rika.” Lin Xiu greeted politely.
“Are you feeling better? You looked pretty bad yesterday,” Rika asked with concern.
“It was just a slight headache, but I’m fine now.” Lin Xiu replied, “Thank you for sending me the homework.”
“You’re welcome! We’re classmates.” Rika smiled brightly, “Are you ready for today’s practical lesson?”
“Yeah, I practiced for a while.” Lin Xiu deliberately downplayed it.
The two walked into the campus together. Many students had already gathered in the open space in front of the teaching building.
Lin Xiu noticed a black-haired boy standing alone in the corner – Uchiha Itachi. He leaned quietly under a tree with indifferent eyes, and seemed to care nothing about the noise around him.
“That’s Uchiha Itachi.” Rika followed Lin Xiu’s gaze and whispered, “He’s super powerful. It’s said that he can already use fire escape.”
“The genius of the Uchiha clan…” Lin Xiu thought thoughtfully.
At this time, the homeroom teacher Suzuki Yong walked into the playground and clapped his hands: “Assemble! Class A and Class B will have a joint ninja tool practical class today. Follow me to the third training ground!”
The students lined up to follow the teacher, and Rika quietly waved to Lin Xiu: “I’m going to find my class first, see you later!”
The third training ground is an open area with various targets and obstacles around it, which is obviously designed specifically for ninja tool training.
Students from the two classes gathered in the center of the venue, about fifty people in total.
“Today’s class is about the practical application of ninja tools.” Teacher Suzuki said as he stood in front. “First, we will test the basic throwing accuracy, then we will do throwing training while moving, and finally we will do a combat simulation. Students who perform well will receive extra points.”
The students were whispering excitedly and were particularly looking forward to the actual combat simulation.
“Now step forward in order of student number. Each of you has ten kunai. Your aim is the target ten meters away.”
The first student to step forward was Kenta Yamada from Class A.
He nervously took out his kunai and threw it one after another. Only three out of ten times he hit the bull’s eye, and the rest were scattered around the target.
“Thirty points,” the teaching assistant recorded.
The performances of the following students were mixed, with most getting between two and four hits, and only a few reaching more than five.
When it was Uchiha Itachi’s turn, the whole place fell silent.
Itachi walked to the throwing line expressionlessly and took out ten kunai from his ninja tool bag.
He did not rush to throw, but closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Then he focused his gaze, flipped his wrist, and ten kunai shot out like a gust of wind!
“Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang!”
All ten kunai hit the bull’s eye and were neatly lined up in a straight line!
“Full marks!” the teaching assistant exclaimed, “As expected of a genius from the Uchiha family!”
The students burst into exclamations and applause, and even Teacher Suzuki showed an expression of approval.
Itachi nodded calmly and retreated back into the crowd, as if his perfect performance just now was nothing surprising.
After a few students, it was finally Lin Xiu’s turn.
“Next, Lin Xiu!”
All eyes in the audience were focused on this thin figure.
Most of the students knew very little about Lin Xiu, only that he was an orphan and didn’t talk much.
Lin Xiu walked to the throwing line and took out ten kunai from his ninja tool bag.
He could feel the curious and suspicious glances from behind, especially the sharp eyes of Uchiha Itachi.
“Watch this carefully.” Lin Xiu muttered to himself, then took a deep breath.
Hold a kunai in the left hand and make a seal with the right hand!
This action immediately attracted the attention of everyone. Sealing before throwing?
What is this for?
“Shadow Clone Technique!”
The smoke dissipated, and two more Lin Xiu appeared on the field!
Three identical figures raised their hands at the same time, and thirty kunai flew out of the air!
A shocking scene appeared – not only did all ten kunai hit the bull’s eye, but they were also arranged to form a perfect “Konoha” logo!
The venue was silent for a moment, and then a deafening exclamation broke out!
“How is this possible!?”
“He used the clone technique to increase the number of throws!”
“Is that pattern intentional?”
Even Teacher Suzuki widened his eyes: “Lin Xiu… When did you learn the Shadow Clone Technique?”
Lin Xiu retracted his two clones and smiled calmly: “I learned it by myself, teacher. I just happened to read some books recently.”
“Full marks! Ten extra points!” the teaching assistant announced excitedly, “Creative use of ninjutsu, perfect hit rate!”
Lin Xiu turned around and returned to the team, just in time to meet Uchiha Itachi’s gaze.
5. This is unheard of! (Old version)
The two looked at each other, and a hint of surprise and curiosity flashed in Itachi’s eyes, and then he nodded slightly, as if acknowledging Lin Xiu’s strength.
Rika was jumping and waving in the B-class team, giving Lin Xiu a thumbs up.
The looks of other students also changed. The previous indifference and contempt were swept away, replaced by admiration and respect.
“Next is the moving throwing test,” Mr. Suzuki announced. “You need to move through the obstacle course and hit five targets along the way. Once the timer starts, proceed in the order you just did.”
Lin Xiu stood in the team, feeling secretly happy.
He practiced the Shadow Clone Technique intensively in the strongest space last night. He originally just wanted to test it out, but he didn’t expect the effect to be so good.
Especially a genius like Uchiha Itachi was shocked by him, it felt so great!
The mobile throwing test began soon, and most students could only barely hit two or three targets, and their movements were clumsy.
Uchiha Itachi once again demonstrated his amazing talent. Not only did he hit all of his shots, but he did so at an extremely fast speed, setting a class record.
When it was Lin Xiu’s turn, he did not use the clone technique again, but instead demonstrated pure skill and speed.
The agile figure shuttled between obstacles, climbing, sliding, and jumping in one go, and the five kunai hit all the bull’s eyes accurately, and the time was only 0.3 seconds slower than Itachi!
“That’s amazing!” Rika cheered from the sidelines, “Lin Xiu, you look like a real ninja!”
The other students were also completely conquered by Lin Xiu’s performance, and their whispers were full of praise.
“The last item is a combat simulation.” Suzuki walked to the center of the venue. “I will randomly organize confrontations. The winners will advance to the next round, and the top three will be decided. Now, let’s draw lots to decide our opponents.”
The students lined up to draw lots.
Lin Xiu drew a boy named Yamamoto, a student in Class B, who was much stronger than Lin Xiu.
“The first match, Lin Xiu versus Yamamoto!”
The two walked to the center of the field. Yamamoto clenched his fists, full of confidence: “Don’t think that knowing a few kunai techniques is great, real combat requires strength!”
“start!”
As soon as he finished speaking, Yamamoto rushed towards Lin Xiu with a roar, his clenched fist heading straight for his face.
Lin Xiu didn’t move at all. When the fist was about to hit his face, he suddenly leaned back, dodging the attack while grabbing the opponent’s wrist with his right hand, using the force to flip Yamamoto to the ground!
“Ah!” Yamamoto cried out in pain, unable to believe that he was subdued in an instant.
“The winner is Lin Xiu!”
In the following games, Lin Xiu won every game cleanly, demonstrating combat awareness and skills far beyond his peers.
In the semi-finals, he met the strongest girl in Class B – Hinata Hina from the Hyuga family, a girl with the typical Byakugan.
“Lin Xiu vs. Hinata Hina!”
Hina is one year older than Lin Xiu and has already started learning soft boxing.
But in front of Lin Xiu, her advantages disappeared.
Lin Xiu was keenly aware of the characteristics of the soft fist, and cleverly used the substitution technique and shadow clone technique to disrupt the opponent’s vision, and finally knocked Hina down with a beautiful sweeping kick.
Hina stood up, her cheeks slightly red, “You…you’re amazing,” she whispered, with a hint of admiration in her voice.
“Your soft fist is very unique, but you just don’t have enough experience.” Lin Xiu said sincerely, “You will become stronger with more practice.”
Hina’s face turned even redder, and she nodded quickly before running back to the group.
“Finals, Lin Xiu vs. Uchiha Itachi!”
The whole audience was in an uproar. The showdown between the two geniuses had finally arrived!
The students gathered in a circle excitedly, and even Teacher Suzuki looked expectant.
Lin Xiu and Itachi stood face to face, and the air was filled with tension.
Itachi’s eyes were as sharp as an eagle, while Lin Xiu was calm and composed, and neither of them intended to underestimate the enemy.
Surprisingly, neither of them moved immediately, but instead slowly circled around, observing each other carefully.
Suddenly, Itachi took the lead and three shurikens came flying through the air!
Lin Xiu dodged sideways and threw two kunai with his backhand, forcing Itachi to retreat.
“Bang! Bang!” The weapons collided and sparks flew.
The two engaged in a wonderful ninja tool duel, with each attack and defense being just right and without any unnecessary movements.
The students watching the fight were stunned. This was not a fight between students at all; it was more like a competition between two experienced ninjas!
“Clone Technique!” Lin Xiu suddenly formed a seal, and three clones appeared, launching a fierce attack on Itachi.
Itachi was not panicked at all, he dodged nimbly and formed a seal: “Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!”
An orange-red fireball spewed out of Itachi’s mouth and swept towards Lin Xiu!
This is far beyond the scope of student courses and is a real offensive ninjutsu!
The firelight illuminated everyone’s horrified faces. Teacher Suzuki was about to call for a stop, but he saw Lin Xiu’s mouth slightly raised and his hands quickly formed seals:
“Water Style: Water Fang Bullet!”
Several sharp streams of water spurted out from Lin Xiu’s mouth, directly penetrating the fireball, forming sharp water beams in the air and shooting towards Itachi!
The fireball was extinguished and steam filled the center of the field.
The whole audience was in an uproar!
Six-year-old Lin Xiu could actually use water escape, which was simply unheard of!
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6. C-rank Ninjutsu (old version)
When the smoke cleared, Itachi had already leapt into the air, forming seals with his hands, as if preparing to use a more powerful ninjutsu.
Lin Xiu was not willing to be outdone and took a fighting stance.
“Stop!” Teacher Suzuki finally reacted and shouted, “The game is over! It’s a draw!”
The two men retracted their moves at the same time and fell back to the ground.
Thunderous applause and cheers broke out from the sidelines, and everyone was completely shocked by this match.
“It’s incredible!”
“How on earth did they learn these ninjutsu?”
“This isn’t a student showdown, it’s a mini-jonin showdown!”
Li Xiang rushed to Lin Xiu excitedly: “Lin Xiu! You are so amazing! I didn’t know you could use water escape!”
“It’s just a little trick I learned by chance.” Lin Xiu said modestly, but his eyes met Itachi’s. The two nodded in tacit understanding, with fighting spirit and appreciation flashing in their eyes.
“Lin Xiu, Uchiha Itachi, come to the office after class.” Teacher Suzuki’s tone was serious but amazed, “Your performance…needs special attention.”
When the bell rang, the other students reluctantly left the training ground and returned to the classroom to prepare for the next class.
Lin Xiu and Itachi walked side by side towards the office, surrounded by countless awe-inspiring glances.
“Your water jutsu…” Itachi suddenly asked, “Did you learn it by yourself?”
“Yeah.” Lin Xiu nodded, “I read some scrolls and tried to practice. Your fire escape technique is also very good.”
“Family inheritance.” Itachi answered briefly, but the appreciation in his eyes became stronger, “Next time we spar, don’t hold back.”
“Same here.” Lin Xiu smiled.
The two walked into the office, where Mr. Suzuki and another middle-aged man were already waiting.
The man was wearing standard ninja attire, a forehead protector, and had sharp eyes.
“Master Hinata Hiashi, these two are the genius students I mentioned.” Suzuki introduced, “Especially Lin Xiu, his performance far exceeded expectations.”
Hyuga Hiashi, the patriarch of the Hyuga clan!
Lin Xiu was shocked. He didn’t expect that his performance would alarm such an important figure.
“Very good.” Rizu’s eyes swept over the two of them, “Lin Xiu, I heard that you come from an ordinary family?”
“Yes, Lord Hinata,” Lin Xiu replied respectfully, “My parents are deceased, and I live alone now.”
“Who taught you the water jutsu you used today?”
“I happened to see the relevant scroll in the library and figured it out on my own, but Kakashi-sensei gave me private guidance.” Lin Xiu answered half-truthfully.
There was a flash of surprise in Hiashi’s eyes: “Kakashi?”
“Well….you are gifted and he has good taste.”
He thought for a moment and turned to Suzuki, “These two children need special training. I will report this to Hokage-sama.”
Suzuki nodded. “That’s exactly what I meant. They have gone beyond the scope of the school curriculum and need more systematic instruction.”
“You two, come to the seventh training ground next Saturday.” Hiashi said to Lin Xiu and Itachi, “We will have arrangements by then.”
“Yes!” they both answered at the same time.
“Okay, let’s go back to class.” Suzuki waved his hand.
After walking out of the office, Lin Xiu and Itachi looked at each other and saw the surprise and expectation in each other’s eyes.
Special guidance means more intense training, which also means faster growth.
“Lin Xiu!” Rika was waiting at the end of the corridor, “How is it? What did the teacher say?”
“Nothing, just comments on our performance.” Lin Xiu was vague and did not mention the special training.
“Wow, you guys are amazing!” Rika said admiringly, “By the way, shall we go eat meatballs together after school? I know there’s a really delicious dessert shop on the west side of the village!”
Lin Zheng was about to decline, but suddenly remembered that the existence of the strongest space gave him plenty of time to practice, and it wouldn’t hurt to relax occasionally.
“Okay, thank you for the invitation.”
Rika’s eyes lit up and she clapped happily, “Great! It’s my treat!”
Itachi watched the scene silently, nodded slightly, and turned away.
Lin Xiu looked at his back, with a myriad of thoughts in his mind.
Uchiha Itachi, the future hero of Konoha, will bear the sin of exterminating his clan. If he could change all this
At this time, Rika tugged at his sleeve: “Hurry up, you’ll be late for the next class!”
Lin Xiu came to his senses and followed Li Xiang to the classroom.
His performance today made him famous in the class and also attracted the attention of senior management.
7. Konoha Village is full of prejudice (old version)
The dessert shop was packed with people after school, and Rika pulled Lin Xiu through the crowd and grabbed an empty table in the corner.
“Today was so wonderful!”
Rika waved her hands, her eyes sparkling, “The news of your fight with Uchiha Itachi has spread all over the school! Even the senior students are talking about you!”
Lin Xiu smiled and nodded, but his eyes were attracted by a familiar figure outside the window – Uzumaki Naruto was standing alone in front of the window, staring at the snacks inside, his little face pressed against the glass, his eyes full of desire.
“What’s wrong?”
Rika followed his gaze and lowered her voice unconsciously, “Isn’t that… that child?”
“Do you know him?” Lin Xiu turned around and asked.
Rika leaned close to Lin Xiu and whispered, “The adults always warned us not to get close to him, saying he was a monster… but I think he’s just a normal kid.”
Lin Xiu felt a surge of admiration for Li Xiang.
In this Konoha Village full of prejudice, there are not many people like Rika who can maintain independent thinking.
“Wait a moment.” Lin Xiu stood up and walked towards the store door.
Naruto was about to leave when he was suddenly tapped on the shoulder.
He turned around suddenly, his body instinctively tensing up, and saw a boy slightly older than him standing in front of him.
“Hey, do you want some meatballs?” Lin Xiu asked directly.
Naruto’s eyes widened and his mouth opened slightly, “Are…are you talking to me?”
“Of course.” Lin Xiu gave a friendly smile, “My name is Lin Xiu, and I’m a student at the Ninja School. What’s your name?”
“I’m Uzumaki Naruto!” The blond boy straightened his chest immediately, the uneasiness on his face disappeared, and his voice rose an octave, “Future Hokage! Believe it!”
“Hokage…” Lin Xiu deliberately hesitated for a moment, “That requires strong strength. Are you practicing ninjutsu now?”
Naruto’s shoulders suddenly slumped: “I… I haven’t entered the ninja school yet. Besides, no one is willing to teach me…”
“Let’s go and have something to eat first. It’s my treat.” Lin Xiu waved towards the store, “My friend is also inside.”
Naruto hesitated for a second, but was immediately defeated by the temptation of delicious food and the rare friendly invitation, and followed Lin Xiu into the dessert shop.
Rika watched curiously as the village’s legendary “monster” approached, but all she saw was a skinny, dirty child who was desperate for friendship.
“This is Rika, my classmate.”
Lin Xiu introduced, “Rika, this is Uzumaki Naruto.”
“Hello,” Rika greeted with a smile, her voice more enthusiastic than usual.
Naruto carefully sat down, clasping his hands together, clearly unused to this kind of treatment, “Aren’t you… afraid of me?”
“Why am I afraid of you?” Lin Xiu raised his eyebrows and asked, waving to the clerk, “Three servings of red bean balls, thank you.”
Naruto’s eyes lit up instantly: “Red bean balls are my favorite!”
In the following time, the three children shared food and exchanged stories, as if they were friends who had known each other for a long time.
Once he relaxed, Naruto became extremely talkative, talking non-stop about his various adventures and pranks, making Rika cover her mouth and giggle constantly.
Lin Xiu took the opportunity to learn about Naruto’s living conditions – he lived in a simple apartment, relied on the subsidy from the Third Hokage to survive, and almost no one was willing to pay attention to him on weekdays.
“Naruto, if you want to learn basic ninjutsu, I can teach you some.” Before parting, Lin Xiu suddenly proposed.
“Really?” Naruto stood up suddenly, his eyes widened and his voice trembled with excitement.
“Sure, how about meeting at the fifth training ground this weekend?”
“Great! I will be there on time!” Naruto clenched his fists, nodded vigorously, and almost jumped up with excitement.
As they left the dessert shop, Naruto waved goodbye to them like a happy puppy and skipped away.
“You’re so nice.” Rika looked at Naruto’s back and her voice softened, “He seems… in need of friends.”
Lin Xiu stared at the orange figure disappearing around the corner, with mixed emotions surging in his heart.
This child, who will change the entire ninja world in the future, is now suffering from unreasonable isolation and discrimination.
If Naruto could be helped ahead of time, perhaps many future tragedies could be avoided.
“I should go back now.” Lin Xiu turned around and said, “Thank you for treating me to meatballs, Lixiang.”
“See you tomorrow!” Rika smiled and waved, with a strange light flashing in her eyes.
After returning home, Lin Xiu immediately sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and silently recited:
8. Surprised Kakashi (old version)
The familiar white space unfolded in an instant.
Today’s battle with Itachi made him fully aware of his own shortcomings –
Although he had mastered several basic ninjutsu, he was still far from having enough practical experience when facing a true genius.
Just as he was about to start training, a line of blue text suddenly appeared in front of him:
[The strongest space has been upgraded][Current level: Primary space, level 2][New function: Environmental simulation system (primary) has been activated]Lin Xiu opened his eyes wide in surprise. The fierce battle with Itachi really promoted the evolution of space!
“What is the function of the environmental simulation system?” he asked eagerly.
[The environmental simulation system can simulate various natural environments according to the host’s needs, enhancing the affinity and cultivation efficiency of specific chakra attributes.
Currently available simulations: forest, lake]The white background in the space gradually changes, revealing a tranquil lake surrounded by verdant grass and several willow trees.
Lin Xiu felt that the fluctuations of the water-attribute chakra in his body became more obvious, as if resonating with the surrounding environment.
“Great! This is definitely an ideal environment for water escape training.”
Lin Xiu sat cross-legged by the lake, feeling the ripples on the water.
He stretched out his hand, palm up, and concentrated on directing the chakra in his body to flow to his fingertips.
The water surface trembled, and a stream of water slowly rose, forming a thin line in the air.
“Not enough, focus more.”
He closed his eyes, deepened his breathing rhythm, and accelerated the flow of chakra in his body.
When he opened his eyes again, the water had spiraled up to half a meter high, twisting like a thin snake.
“Water Style: Water Snake Whip.”
Lin Xiu formed seals with his hands and directed the water to suddenly hit a rock on the shore.
The water whip hit the stone, making a crisp sound and leaving a wet mark.
“It’s not powerful enough. Try again.”
He stood up and stepped into the lake.
The water was above his ankles, and the coolness stimulated his senses, making his chakra sensitivity more acute.
Lin Xiu guided more chakra into his hands while drawing more water from the lake.
“Water Style: Water Snake Whip!”
This time the water was three times stronger, whistling towards the same stone, and the surface of the stone exploded, sending debris flying everywhere.
Lin Xiu nodded with satisfaction and wiped the sweat from his forehead: “It’s still a gap compared to people who are born with water attributes, but this has reached the standard of C-level ninjutsu.”
He waved his hand to disperse the water and began to try a more complicated ninjutsu.
Quickly make seals with both hands: Yin – Si – Wu – Hai – Mao – Xu.
“Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!”
The surface of the lake shook and the water rose, but as soon as the dragon head formed, it dissipated into water mist.
“It’s really too difficult. It consumes too much chakra.”
Lin Xiu was panting and felt that more than half of the chakra in his body had been consumed.
He knew that Water Dragon Bullet was a B-level ninjutsu and could not be mastered overnight.
But now that we have found the way, we will definitely make a breakthrough in the future.
Walking out of the lake, he sat down on the grass and began to restore his chakra.
The speed of time flow in the strongest transformation space allows him to train efficiently, completing four hours of training in two hours in the outside world.
He closed his eyes and quietly felt the chakra flowing and recovering in his meridians.
When the chakra in his body recovered to 80%, he opened his eyes and looked around.
The simulated lake environment in the white space was still maintained, but he noticed a vague fluctuation at the edge of the lake.
“Any changes?”
Lin Xiu walked closer curiously and reached out to touch the fluctuating area.
The moment the fingers touched, a stream of information flooded into my mind.
[Environmental simulation system is being upgraded
Increased water affinity detected
Unlock new function: Enhanced elemental perception]“Elemental perception enhancement? What is this?”
He concentrated and tried to activate this new function.
Suddenly, all water-containing objects in sight glowed with a faint blue light – the lake water was the brightest, followed by the dewdrops on the grass leaves, and even the moisture in the air was faintly visible.
“Amazing! This can help me control water jutsu more accurately.”
Lin Xiu waved his hands excitedly and easily condensed a ball of water from the air.
Ninjutsu that previously required proximity to water could now be performed with just the moisture in the air.
“Since I have enhanced my elemental perception, I have to retest the water dragon bomb.”
He formed the seals again: Yin-Si-Wu-Hai-Mao-Xu.
This time the lake water churned violently, and a water dragon rose into the sky in its complete shape.
Lin Xiu guided the water dragon to crash into a large tree on the other side of the lake. The trunk was shaken violently by the impact and several leaves fell off.
“Success!”
Lin Xiu clenched his fists and breathed heavily. Although the power was not as strong as that of a skilled ninja’s water dragon bullet, it was an amazing achievement for a six-year-old child.
Realizing that time was running out, he began to meditate, preparing to exit the strongest transformation space.
After a slight feeling of dizziness, he returned to the small house in the real world.
Lin Xiu opened his eyes, looked at the clock on the wall, and found that exactly two and a half hours had passed.
He stood up, stretched his stiff body, and thought about what he had just gained.
“Elemental perception is enhanced. This will greatly improve the efficiency of my water escape.”
He walked to the pool and stretched out his hand to try out the techniques he had just learned in the strongest transformation space.
A faint blue light flashed in the field of vision, but it was far less clear than in the strongest transformation space.
“It appears that the effect is lessened in the real world, but it’s still effective.”
Lin Xiu scooped up a spoonful of water and tried to condense it into a small ball that would float above his palm.
The water ball trembled for a few seconds before dispersing, which was less effective than he expected.
“We also need to adapt to the chakra operation rules of the real world.”
He decided to wash up and rest first to recharge his energy.
After all, everything has been reported to the Hokage, so there must be some special arrangements.
The next morning, at the seventh training ground.
Lin Xiu arrived half an hour early and started warming up.
He jogged twice around the edge of the field, then practiced basic physical training—punching, kicking, and dodging—in one smooth motion.
“Nice moves, solid foundation.”
Kakashi’s voice came from behind him. Lin Xiu turned around and found the silver-haired jonin leaning against a tree with “Intimate Paradise” in his hand.
“Good morning, Kakashi-sensei. I didn’t expect it to be you!”
Lin Xiu smiled and saluted happily. He was very satisfied with this arrangement.
Kakashi nodded with a small smile, closed the book, and walked closer.
“Today we will continue with the tree walking training and see how well you have mastered it.”
He pointed to a sturdy oak tree not far away and said, “Try to see how high you can climb.”
Lin Xiu nodded and walked to the tree.
He concentrated his chakra on the soles of his feet, stepped his right foot on the tree trunk, then lifted his left foot and stuck it firmly to the trunk.
He climbed up step by step, keeping the chakra output stable.
“Very good, good control.” Kakashi looked up and observed.
Lin Xiu continued to climb upwards and had already reached a height of five meters, a significant improvement over the three meters last time.
He felt his chakra control becoming more comfortable, thanks to last night’s training in the strongest transformation space.
When he reached seven meters, he stopped and turned to face Kakashi, “I can get here!”
Kakashi raised his eyebrows, revealing a hint of surprise, “Very improved from last time. Have you been training privately?”
9. It’s really not that simple (old version)
Lin Xiu nodded: “Practice chakra control every night.”
“It seems you have talent,” Kakashi mused, “but the real test is keeping your balance while fighting in the tree. Come down, and let’s try something else.”
Lin Xiu walked down the tree trunk steadily and jumped to the ground.
Kakashi took out two bells from his ninja tool bag.
“Remember the bell test last time? The rules are different this time – you need to grab the bells on the tree.”
He jumped onto the tree trunk, the bell jingling at his waist. “I will move on the tree, and you need to catch up with me and grab the bell. This will test your ability to fight in an environment that is not flat.”
Lin Xiu took a deep breath and felt the challenge increasing sharply.
But he did not back down, instead he became excited: “I’m ready.”
Kakashi nodded: “Begin!”
The silver-haired jonin jumped nimbly between the branches at an extremely fast speed.
Lin Xiu concentrated his chakra on his feet and chased after him.
He stepped on the thick branches and leaped in the direction of Kakashi.
Kakashi suddenly turned and changed his route.
Lin Xiu adjusted quickly, the chakra under his feet instantly increased, and he used the force to bounce to the other side of the tree trunk.
Kakashi’s eyes flashed with admiration at his reaction speed.
During Lin Xiu’s pursuit, he discovered that Kakashi deliberately slowed down to let him catch up, but every time he approached the bell, the silver-haired jonin would speed up and distance himself from him.
“We need to find ways to create opportunities.”
Lin Xiu stopped on a tree and formed seals with his hands: “Clone Technique!”
Three clones appeared and chased Kakashi in different directions.
This is basic ninjutsu, but Lin Xiu used it skillfully to form a siege.
Kakashi raised an eyebrow, “Interesting strategy.”
He easily dodged the attacks of two clones, but the third clone forced him to turn his back to Lin Xiu himself.
At this moment, Lin Xiu shot out from the tree trunk and his fingers just touched the bell.
The bell rang with a “ding-ling” sound. Kakashi turned around, but Lin Xiu had already used the momentum to leap to another tree.
“Almost.” Kakashi smiled, “Come again.”
Lin Xiu was panting and felt his chakra being consumed rapidly.
Maintaining balance on the tree was already exhausting, and with the addition of the clone technique, the pressure increased dramatically.
But he was unwilling to give up, and there was determination in his eyes.
“Clone Technique!”
This time he created five clones, more than last time.
The clones attacked Kakashi from different angles, their movements more coordinated.
Kakashi had to speed up to dodge, but a clone suddenly appeared from below, forcing him to jump upwards.
Just as he took off into the air, Lin Xiu himself shot out from the side of the tree trunk and accurately grabbed the bell with his fingers.
“Got it!”
Lin Xiu was holding the bell when his foot slipped and he almost fell from the tree.
Kakashi was quick to grab his arm.
“Be careful.” Kakashi smiled, “Well done, though. Your tactical awareness and use of clones are excellent.”
Lin Xiu steadied himself, panting and nodded in thanks.
Kakashi loosened his grip and looked at the six-year-old child.
“You are much better than your peers. I am curious about how you have improved so quickly.”
Lin Xiu’s heartbeat quickened slightly, but he remained calm on the surface: “I just…trained extra hard. Before my father passed away, he taught me that the path of a ninja requires constant breakthroughs.”
Kakashi’s eyes softened, “Your father would be proud of you.”
They came down from the tree and rested in the middle of the training ground.
Kakashi took out the kettle and handed it to Lin Xiu: “Your chakra control has reached the level of many Chunins, but the amount of chakra still needs to be improved.”
Lin Xiu took the kettle and drank the water in big gulps: “Teacher Kakashi, I want to learn more water ninjutsu.”
“Oh? You’ve already started trying ninjutsu?”
Lin Xiu nodded: “I found that my chakra attribute is more water-based.”
Kakashi thought thoughtfully: “It is indeed not easy to be able to sense the attributes of one’s own chakra at such a young age.”
He pondered for a moment, “I can teach you some basic water escape techniques, but the prerequisite is that you must first master the technique of walking on trees.”
“I will practice harder!” Lin Xiu’s eyes lit up.
Kakashi chuckled, “Don’t be anxious. More haste makes waste. That’s all for today. Go back and have a good rest. Come back to me in two days.”
Lin Xiu nodded in agreement and began planning the next training in his mind.
After saying goodbye to Kakashi, he did not go home immediately, but turned to the fifth training ground – where he and Naruto had agreed to practice.
Walking on the small path in the village, Lin Xiu felt the morning sunshine.
Konoha Village gradually woke up, shops opened one after another, and villagers began their day’s work.
Several ninjas flew across the rooftops, rushing to the mission location.
Turning a corner, Lin Xiu saw a dessert shop opening.
The owner was a kind old lady who was wiping the sign at the door.
“Good morning, little Lin Xiu.” The owner greeted with a smile.
“Good morning, Grandma Yamada.” Lin Xiu responded politely.
“You’re leaving so early, are you going to train?”
Lin Xiu nodded: “Yeah, I just finished a training session and now I’m going to meet a friend.”
“You are really hardworking.” The old lady praised, and turned to take out a paper bag from the counter. “Here, freshly baked red bean cake, take it.”
“Thank you, Grandma Yamada!” Lin Xiu took the paper bag and the sweet scent entered his nostrils.
He continued walking, mentally thinking about how to arrange training with Naruto.
Since teaching Naruto the basics of chakra extraction last time, the blond boy has made significant progress and can already sense the flow of chakra in his body.
“The next step is to teach him the transformation technique.” Lin Xiu thought, “Given Naruto’s personality, he will definitely like this ninjutsu.”
The fifth training ground was empty, Naruto hadn’t arrived yet.
Lin Xiu found a flat piece of grass to sit down, and took out a book on ninjutsu theory to read.
This book was borrowed from the library. Although the content is basic, it is very helpful in teaching Naruto.
“Lin Xiu! I’m here!”
A loud voice came from a distance.
Lin Xiu looked up and saw Naruto running towards him, his orange clothes standing out in the sunlight.
10. Who to Become (Old Version)
“You’re late, Naruto.” Lin Xiu closed the book, but his tone was not blaming.
“sorry!”
Naruto scratched the back of his head and gave an apologetic smile, “I saw a kitten stuck in a tree halfway, so I stopped to save it.”
Lin Xiu smiled: “That’s a good thing.”
He patted the grass beside him and said, “Sit down. I brought you some snacks.”
Naruto’s eyes lit up and he sat down next to Lin Xiu.
Lin Xiu opened the paper bag and handed him a piece of red bean cake.
“Wow! Thank you Lin Xiu!” Naruto started eating voraciously.
Looking at Naruto’s embarrassed appearance, Lin Xiu’s heart moved.
As the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Naruto endured rejection from the villagers, with few giving him food or showing him concern.
“Eat slowly, no one is going to snatch it from you.” Lin Xiu said softly, “How do you feel today? Did you practice chakra well?”
Naruto swallowed the last of his snack and nodded excitedly, “Yeah! I can feel it! Just like you said, flowing through my body like water.”
“Very good.” Lin Xiu praised, “Today we will try a new ninjutsu – the transformation technique.”
“Really? That’s great!” Naruto jumped up, “I can finally learn real ninjutsu!”
Lin Xiu stood up and said, “Don’t worry, calm down first. Transformation requires precise chakra control, you must concentrate completely.”
Naruto took a deep breath and tried to calm down: “I will study hard.”
“Okay.” Lin Xiu nodded with satisfaction. “The principle of transformation is to change appearance through chakra. First, observe the characteristics of the target, then form a clear image in the mind, and finally guide the chakra through hand seals to complete the transformation.”
He demonstrated the hand seals: “Sheep – Pig – Dog – Dragon – Noon. Remember this order.”
Naruto imitated carefully, practicing the hand seals repeatedly.
Lin Xiu patiently corrected his movements, ensuring that every hand seal was accurate.
“The hand seals are fine, now try to transform. Choose an easy target, like me.”
Lin Xiu stood in front of Naruto and asked him to observe carefully.
Naruto stared at Lin Xiu intently, taking note of every detail from head to toe.
“Are you ready?”
Naruto nodded and formed a seal: “Transformation jutsu!”
After a puff of smoke, Naruto turned into Lin Xiu’s appearance, but his hair was yellowish and his facial expression was too exaggerated.
“Not a bad first try.” Lin Xiu circled around Naruto, “But I need to observe more closely. My hair is pure black, and my expressions are not that rich.”
Naruto untransformed, scratched his head and smiled, “That was hard.”
“You’ll get better with more practice.” Lin Xiu encouraged, “The most important thing about transformation is to pay attention to details and stay focused.”
They practiced a few more times, and Naruto’s transformation became more and more like Lin Xiu’s, but there were still subtle differences.
“You’ve made rapid progress, Naruto,” Lin Xiu praised, “faster than I thought.”
Naruto grinned, his eyes sparkling with joy, “Really?”
“Of course.” Lin Xiu nodded, “You have talent, but you lack proper guidance.”
Naruto’s smile widened, this was probably the first time he had ever received such a genuine compliment.
“I heard that you didn’t perform well in school?” Lin Xiu asked.
Naruto lowered his head and kicked the stones under his feet: “The teachers don’t like me… and my classmates avoid me.”
Lin Xiu patted his shoulder: “That’s just because they don’t know the real you. Prove to them that you can become the best ninja.”
Naruto raised his head, fighting spirit burning in his eyes: “I will definitely become Hokage and make everyone recognize me!”
“I believe you can do it.” Lin Xiu smiled, “Now, practice the transformation technique again, and try to transform into someone else this time.”
Naruto thought for a moment: “Who can I become…”
“Pick someone you know well.”
“Then… Third generation grandfather!”
Lin Xiu raised an eyebrow: “Third Hokage? Are you sure?”
“Yeah!” Naruto nodded, “Grandpa often comes to see me, I’m very familiar with him.”
“Okay, let’s give it a try.”
Naruto closed his eyes and concentrated, quickly forming hand seals: “Transformation jutsu!”
The smoke cleared, and a short Third Hokage appeared in front of Lin Xiu. Although his facial features and expressions were basically accurate, his proportions were obviously wrong, with his head being too big and his arms being too short.
11. Change equipment (old version)
Lin Xiu suppressed his laughter and said, “Not bad, but the proportions need to be adjusted. Transfiguration is not just about changing appearance, but also about imitating the target’s body shape and proportions.”
Naruto untransformed, feeling a little discouraged, “This is too difficult.”
“Don’t be discouraged, you will improve if you practice more.” Lin Xiu encouraged, “When I was a kid, I practiced for several weeks before I mastered the transformation technique.”
He paused and took out a scroll: “This is where I record the detailed points and practice methods of the Transformation Technique. Take it and practice it when you get home.”
Naruto took the scroll, his eyes sparkling with emotion: “Thank you, Lin Xiu… Thank you so much for being willing to teach me.”
Lin Xiu smiled and said, “There’s no need to thank friends.”
“We…are friends?” Naruto asked cautiously.
“Of course.” Lin Xiu affirmed, “You can come to me if you have any difficulties in the future.”
Naruto hugged the scroll tightly, like he was holding a priceless treasure: “I will practice hard! Next time we meet, I will be able to transform perfectly!”
“I look forward to your performance.” Lin Xiu glanced at the sky. “It’s getting late. I have to go back. Let’s meet here at the same time the day after tomorrow?”
“Okay! I will be there on time!”
Watching Naruto leave, Lin Xiu stood there thinking.
Teaching Naruto is not only about changing the future, but also about creating a powerful ally.
The future Seventh Hokage, if he can awaken his potential in advance, will become the most solid guardian.
Lin Xiu walked towards the center of the village. He had an appointment today – a meeting with Uchiha Itachi.
After the two of them fought to a draw in the Ninja Tool Combat Class last time, Itachi took the initiative to express his wish to train together and learn ninjutsu.
Lin Xiu stopped when passing by a weapons store.
The window displays exquisite kunai and shurikens, flashing with cold light.
He felt the money in his pocket, wondering whether he should buy new equipment.
The shop owner noticed Lin Xiu outside the door and greeted him warmly: “Little boy, do you need any ninja tools?”
“I want to see if there is a kunai that suits me.” Lin Xiu walked into the store.
“Ah, you are that Lin Xiu?” the shop owner asked in surprise, “I heard that you performed well in the ninja tool throwing test.”
Lin Xiu nodded modestly: “Not bad.”
“Come here, there are high-quality kunai designed specifically for students.” The owner guided him to a display stand, “They are of moderate weight and good balance, perfect for a talented student like you.”
Lin Xiu picked up a kunai and weighed it, feeling that it was indeed better than the one he already had.
He tried to twirl the kunai between his fingers, the movement smooth and natural.
“How much?”
“This set of six swords normally costs 800 taels, but since you are a future pillar of Konoha, I will sell it to you for 700 taels.”
Lin Xiu pondered for a moment.
The price is not low, but high-quality ninja tools are crucial for actual combat.
He nodded and decided, “I’ll take it.”
After paying the money, Lin Xiu put the new kunai into his ninja tool bag and continued to rush to the place he had agreed with Itachi – the fourth training ground.
This place is more remote than other training grounds and is rarely used, making it perfect for training where you don’t want to be disturbed.
When he arrived, Itachi was already waiting there, practicing shuriken throwing.
At the age of six and a half, Uchiha Itachi has already demonstrated calmness and skills far beyond his peers.
Five shurikens flew out at the same time, accurately hitting the bull’s-eye in five different directions.
“Your aim is getting better and better.” Lin Xiu walked closer and praised.
Itachi turned around, the corners of his mouth slightly raised: “You are here, Lin Xiu.”
“Sorry to have kept you waiting.” Lin Xiu took out his newly bought kunai, “I just went to buy some equipment.”
Itachi nodded, “A good kunai can indeed improve combat effectiveness.”
He put away his shuriken, “What do you want to practice today?”
“Last time you said you would teach me the basics of Fire Style?”
“Yes.” Itachi nodded, “But before that, I want to see how your water jutsu is going.”
Lin Xiu smiled slightly: “I have indeed gained something recently.”
He walked towards the stream at the edge of the training ground and formed the seal: Yin-Chou-Yin.
The water rose from the stream, forming three sharp water columns, hitting the tree trunks on the opposite bank, leaving deep dents.
Itachi’s eyes flashed with surprise: “You can already use C-rank water jutsu?”
12. New changes in space (old version)
Lin Xiu said modestly: “It can be used barely, it’s not powerful enough.”
“For a six-year-old, it’s quite amazing.” Itachi walked closer to the water’s edge, “My father said that ninjas of different attributes should learn from each other. Although Uchiha is mostly known for his fire jutsu, it is also important to understand water jutsu.”
“So you want to exchange studies?” Lin Xiu asked.
Itachi nodded, “You teach me the basics of water jutsu, and I’ll teach you the basics of fire jutsu.”
“Deal.” Lin Xiu stretched out his hand.
The two shook hands and pledged an oath, and began the process of teaching each other.
Itachi first demonstrated the basic chakra path of Fire Style, and Lin Xiu shared the key points of chakra control of Water Style.
“Fire Style requires the chakra to be quickly heated up, forming a high temperature in the body before being released.” Itachi explained, “The easiest way to practice is to try to light a leaf.”
He took out a leaf and placed it in his palm, focusing his chakra.
After a moment, smoke began to rise from the edges of the leaves, and then small flames ignited.
“The key is to control the temperature and not release too much chakra at once.”
Lin Xiu tried to imitate, concentrating on guiding the chakra to flow into his palms.
He felt a surge of heat, but the leaves only curled slightly, not burning.
“Not hot enough,” Itachi pointed out, “Try to imagine chakra as boiling water, constantly heating up.”
Lin Xiu tried again, and this time he guided the chakra to circulate rapidly in his body, simulating the process of generating heat through friction.
The edges of the leaves began to turn black, and then a spark popped out.
“Well done!” Itachi praised, “You were able to ignite it the first time, which shows that your chakra control is very precise.”
Lin Xiu looked at the burning leaves and felt a sense of accomplishment: “Fire escape is indeed completely different from water escape.”
“Each attribute has its own unique features.” Itachi nodded, “Let’s try a simple fire ninjutsu: the preliminary practice of Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu.”
He walked to an open space and made the seal: Si.
“Fire Release·Breath!”
A small stream of flame burst out of Itachi’s mouth and lasted for two seconds.
“This is the basic training of the Great Fireball. You can only try the complete technique after you have mastered it.”
Lin Xiu walked over to Itachi and made the same seal. He focused his chakra in his chest and then directed it to his throat.
A stream of fire spurted out of his mouth, and although it was much smaller than Itachi’s, it was a good first attempt.
“As expected of you.” Itachi’s eyes showed admiration, “You learn very quickly.”
The two took turns practicing and exchanging experiences.
Lin Xiu discovered that although his chakra attributes tended towards water, he could still perform basic fire escape through precise control.
Itachi’s understanding of water jutsu also improved rapidly, and he was now able to condense small balls of water and float them in his palms.
As the sun gradually set, the two men rested with their backs against a big tree and shared their training experiences with each other.
“Lin Xiu,” Itachi suddenly asked, “Why are you training so hard?”
Lin Xiu looked towards the Hokage Rock in the distance: “To protect important people.”
“Important people?”
“Yes.” Lin Xiu nodded. “It may not appear now, but one day, there will be someone I want to protect. By then, I will need enough strength.”
Itachi thought for a moment, “I also want to protect my family and village. Father said that it’s hard for one person to shake the ninja world, but I don’t want to give up trying.”
Lin Xiu looked at the Uchiha boy beside him, and the possible tragedy of the Uchiha clan being exterminated in the future flashed through his mind.
“Strength is not just about skills and ninjutsu, it’s also about wisdom and judgment.” Lin Xiu said slowly, “Itachi, I believe you will be the one who changes the ninja world.”
Itachi smiled slightly: “You always say things beyond your age.”
“Maybe I read too much.” Lin Xiu cleverly covered it up, “By the way, what do you think of Uzumaki Naruto?”
Itachi blinked, seemingly surprised by the change of subject, “That kid who always wears orange? I don’t know him very well, but I heard that the villagers are very indifferent to him.”
“I’ve been teaching him basic ninjutsu lately.”
“You are teaching him?” Itachi’s voice rose slightly, “Why?”
Lin Xiu shrugged: “He actually works very hard, but no one is willing to teach him. I think he has potential, as long as he finds the right method.”
Itachi thought for a moment, “You’re really interesting, Lin Xiu. Most kids only care about their own growth, but you’re willing to help others.”
“It’s mutually beneficial.” Lin Xiu smiled, “In the process of teaching others, I can also learn something.”
The two chatted for a while, and as it was getting dark, it was time to end today’s training.
Itachi stood up, “I have to go home. Father said there will be a clan meeting tonight.”
“Shall we practice next time?”
“Okay.” Itachi nodded, “Three days later, at the same time. I will bring more fire escape techniques.”
The two said goodbye and left the training ground.
Lin Xiu did not go home directly, but walked towards a remote hillside.
There are dense trees here, but the view is wide and you can overlook most of Konoha Village.
More importantly, almost no one comes here, which is very suitable for him to meditate and enter the strongest transformation space.
Lin Xiu found a flat piece of grass, sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and adjusted his breathing.
After practicing many times, he was able to enter a meditative state in just a few seconds.
Let your spirit sink deep into your heart and feel the call of that white space.
After a slight dizziness, Lin Xiu opened his eyes and found that he had arrived at the strongest transformation space.
The lake environment simulated last time was still there, but he noticed that the fluctuations at the edge of the space seemed to have expanded.
“Another change?”
He walked towards the fluctuating area and reached out to touch it.
13. Endless Uses (Old Version)
Immediately, a stream of information flooded into my mind.
[Environmental simulation system upgrade completed… New environment types added: forest environment, mountain environment]Lin Xiu’s eyes lit up: “Can we simulate more environments?”
He concentrated and tried to switch the environment.
The lake scene gradually disappeared, replaced by a lush forest.
Tall trees rise from the ground, sunlight shines through the gaps between the branches, and the ground is covered with thick moss and fallen leaves.
“It’s amazing!”
Lin Xiu touched the tree trunk and felt it was extremely real.
He walked on the soft ground and smelled the fragrance of soil and trees.
This environment gives people a more vibrant feeling than the lake.
“What abilities can a forest environment enhance?”
He closed his eyes and felt the energy flowing around him.
Soon, he noticed a subtle change in the rhythm of chakra flow in his body, tending to be more balanced and lasting.
“I see. The forest environment promotes the stability and durability of chakra, which is very suitable for practicing ninjutsu that requires long-term maintenance.”
Lin Xiu decided to take advantage of this new environment and try out the Shadow Clone Technique that he had always wanted to practice.
This ninjutsu is more advanced than the ordinary clone technique and can create physical clones, but it requires higher chakra control and quantity.
He stood on an open space and formed seals with his hands: “Shadow Clone Technique!”
Three identical Lin Xiu appeared around, each with a physical body.
This is one more than he can do in reality, and each clone looks more solid.
“It seems that the forest environment does improve chakra stability.”
Lin Xiu commanded his clones to disperse in the forest and try simple coordinated tactics.
The three clones cooperated with each other tacitly, one was responsible for long-range kunai throwing, one was ready for close combat, and the last one performed ninjutsu to provide support.
After practicing for about half an hour, Lin Xiu released his shadow clones and felt their memories and experiences flowing back to him.
This is another advantage of the Shadow Clone Technique – the clone’s experience returns to the original, speeding up the learning process.
“Try the mountain environment again.”
Lin Xiu concentrated again and switched the environmental simulation.
The forests disappeared, replaced by rugged mountains, jagged rocks and howling mountain winds.
The temperature dropped significantly and the air became thinner.
Immediately, Lin Xiu felt a pressure enveloping his whole body, and breathing became a little difficult.
He understood the role of this environment – to enhance physical adaptability and willpower.
“Training in this environment can improve physical fitness and chakra strength.”
He began to run and jump in the mountains to familiarize himself with the terrain.
The rough road surface and the occasional mountain wind added to the difficulty, but he gradually adapted.
Muscles throughout the body are fully mobilized, especially the legs and core areas.
Lin Xiu found a protruding rock and began to practice physical movements.
Kicking, punching, rolling, jumping, each movement becomes more strenuous under the pressure of the mountain environment, but also better exercises muscles and endurance.
An hour later, he was already sweating profusely, but he felt that the chakra flow in his body was stronger and more powerful.
“The mountain environment is indeed good, especially suitable for physical training and strengthening chakra density.”
Lin Xiu sat on a rock to rest, thinking about the new changes in the strongest transformation space.
Each of the three environments has its own strengths:
The lake environment enhances water attribute affinity and elemental perception;
The forest environment enhances chakra stability and durability;
The mountain environment strengthens physical fitness and chakra strength.
“You can switch environments based on different training needs, and efficiency will be greatly improved.”
After a short rest, he decided to try out the basics of Fire Style that he had just learned from Itachi.
Switching back to the forest environment, Lin Xiu found an open space and prepared to practice.
“The forest environment should be more suitable for controlling the intensity of Fire Style and avoiding excessive consumption of chakra.”
He recalled Itachi’s teachings and formed the hand seal: Si.
A flame three times larger than in reality burst out of the mouth and lasted for five seconds.
Lin Xiu looked at the effect in amazement, which far exceeded his expectations, and felt that the chakra flowing in his body was more active than usual.
“Strange, why is the power of Fire Style enhanced in the forest environment?”
Lin Xiu thought for a moment and suddenly realized: “It turns out that the life energy of the plants in the forest promotes the activity of all attribute chakras, not just specific attributes.”
This discovery made him very excited.
The environmental simulation system for the most powerful transformation space is far more complex and practical than he imagined.
He decided to explore the potential of this feature further.
In the next two hours, Lin Xiu practiced different ninjutsu in three environments in turn and recorded the differences in effects.
He discovered that the power of water escape is increased by 50% in a lake environment.
Fire escape’s penetration is increased by 40% in mountainous environments.
All ninjutsu lasts 30% longer in a forest environment.
“This is simply a perfect training ground.” Lin Xiu said to himself, “No wonder Itachi and Kakashi think I am making rapid progress. With a training environment like this, anyone can achieve twice the result with half the effort.”
As time passed, Lin Xiu felt that about two hours had passed in the outside world and it was time to exit.
He closed his eyes, concentrated his consciousness, and returned to the real world after a dizzy moment.
It was completely dark. Lin Xiu rubbed his numb legs and stood up.
The moonlight shines on the roofs of Konoha Village, outlining a peaceful night scene.
He took a deep breath and felt the chakra flowing in his body, which was more full and active than before training.
“It’s time to go home.”
On the way home, Lin Xiu thought about what he had gained today.
Special training with Kakashi, instruction from Naruto, communication with Itachi, and new discoveries about the strongest transformation space, each one brought him one step closer to his goal.
Turning a corner, Lin Xiu saw a familiar figure – Rika Amano was standing under the street light, seemingly waiting for someone.
When she saw Lin Xiu, her eyes lit up.
“Lin Xiu!”
Lin Xiu walked closer with a smile: “Rika, it’s so late, what are you doing here?”
14. Sealing Technique (Old Version)
Rika tilted her head, “I went looking for you, but you weren’t home. I was about to leave when I ran into you.”
“What do you want to talk to me about?”
“Yeah.” Rika took out a lunch box from her backpack, “Mom made too many rice balls and asked me to bring some to you. She said that children living alone must not have eaten well.”
Lin Xiu took the lunch box and smelled the aroma of the rice balls. His stomach rumbled unconsciously: “Thank you, thank Auntie for me.”
Rika laughed, “Your stomach is answering.”
Lin Xiu was a little embarrassed: “I’m really hungry after training for a whole day.”
“You’re always training.” Rika tilted her head. “Akimichi-sensei said you’d graduate early. Is that true?”
Lin Xiu raised his eyebrows: “I don’t know about this yet.”
“I’d be very lonely if you graduated early,” Rika whispered, her cheeks slightly flushed, “You’re the only one in the class who treats me the best.”
Lin Xiu felt warm in his heart. This girl always expressed her emotions sincerely: “I will not forget my friends even if I graduate early.”
“Really?” Rika looked up, hope glittering in her eyes.
“Of course.” Lin Xiu nodded, “Let’s go, I’ll take you home.”
The two walked side by side, the moonlight illuminating the road ahead.
Rika excitedly told about the interesting things that happened in the class, while Lin Xiu listened attentively and made comments from time to time.
This ordinary fragment of life is extremely precious to him.
After sending him to Rika’s door and saying goodbye, Lin Xiu continued to walk towards his own cabin.
On the way, he opened his lunch box and tasted a rice ball, which was salty and delicious.
“Rika’s mother is a good cook.” He ate as he walked, “We can cultivate this relationship. After all, it never hurts to have an extra supporter in the future.”
After returning home, Lin Xiu quickly took a shower and changed into pajamas.
Lying on the bed, he closed his eyes and reviewed all the events of the day.
The bell test with Kakashi, the transformation training with Naruto, the ninjutsu exchange with Itachi, and the new discovery of the strongest transformation space, each one pushed his plan forward.
“Tomorrow I will continue to improve my water escape technique and strive to master the Water Dragon Bullet Technique as soon as possible.” Lin Xiu planned in his mind, “At the same time, I have to take time to go to the library to learn more about sealing techniques to prepare for future contact with the Nine-Tails.”
With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xiu gradually fell asleep.
The next morning, sunlight shone into the room through the curtains.
Lin Xiu opened his eyes and felt full of energy.
Yesterday’s high-intensity training did not cause fatigue, but made his body lighter and stronger.
He got up quickly, washed up and started his morning exercises.
First, basic physical fitness – 500 push-ups, sit-ups, and squats, then chakra control exercises.
Focusing his chakra on his fingertips, he managed to keep a coin spinning on them for a full five minutes without it falling.
After a simple breakfast, Lin Xiu decided to go to the Konoha Library as planned.
There are no other plans today, so it’s a good time to study the sealing technique.
The Konoha Library is located in the north of the village center. It is a three-story wooden building that houses a large collection of ninjutsu scrolls and various knowledge books.
The library is clearly divided into sections: the first floor is a general knowledge area open to all villagers;
The second floor is the basic ninjutsu area, which is only open to ninjas and ninja school students;
The third floor is the advanced ninjutsu area, which requires special permission to enter.
Lin Xiu walked into the library and showed his Ninja School student ID to the female ninja at the front desk.
The female ninja nodded after checking it out, “Feel free to look around on the second floor, and feel free to ask me any questions you have.”
“Thank you.” Lin Xiu smiled. “Excuse me, where are the books on sealing techniques?”
The female ninja showed a surprised look: “Sealing technique? That is a very advanced field, and ordinary students will not be interested in it.”
“I’m curious about all kinds of ninjutsu.” Lin Xiu explained, “I just want to understand some basic theories.”
“The book on basic sealing techniques is in the northeast corner of the second floor, but the in-depth content is on the third floor, and requires a Chunin qualification or above.”
“I see. Thanks for your guidance.”
Lin Xiu went up to the second floor and looked for the sealing area.
The bookshelves on this floor were neatly arranged, with several ninjas and students scattered among them, concentrating on looking up information.
He quickly found the sealing technique area in the northeast corner, but as the female ninja said, there were only a few basic books here.
Introduction to Sealing Techniques
“Basic Illustrated Guide to Spells”
Introduction to Chakra Imprinting Techniques…
15. Jiraiya is one (old version)
Lin Xiu quickly browsed through the bookshelf and selected the three that looked the most useful.
He found a quiet corner, sat down and began to study.
“Introduction to Sealing Techniques” first introduces the definition and classification of sealing techniques.
Lin Xiu turned to the third chapter and focused on the content about the seal of the tailed beast.
“Sure enough, there is very little information about the Nine-Tails Seal.” Lin Xiu frowned, “The most crucial information should be in the books on the third floor that require special permission.”
He continued reading, hoping at least the basic theory would be helpful.
Two hours later, Lin Xiu wrote down a lot of key points in his notebook.
Sealing techniques rely on precise spell drawing and chakra control, and the most powerful seals often require special conditions, such as a Kekkei Genkai or a specific bloodline.
“The bloodline of the Uzumaki clan…” He whispered to himself, “If I can prove that I have Uzumaki bloodline, perhaps I can gain more knowledge of sealing techniques.”
As he was thinking, Lin Xiu felt a pair of eyes staring at him.
He looked up and saw a silver-haired man wearing a Konoha Chunin uniform standing not far away. It was Kakashi.
“Teacher Kakashi.” Lin Xiu closed the book and stood up.
Kakashi walked closer and glanced at the books on the table: “Interested in Sealing Techniques?”
“Just curious,” Lin Xiu replied, “I want to learn more about different types of ninjutsu.”
Kakashi picked up the Illustrated Guide to the Basics of Spells and flipped through it: “This content may be a little difficult for you.”
“I like challenges.” Lin Xiu smiled. “The more I know, the more helpful it will be for future missions.”
Kakashi looked at the six-year-old boy with a glimmer of admiration in his eyes: “You have a good spirit of learning. But the sealing technique is very complicated, it is better to do it step by step.”
“Is Kakashi-sensei proficient in sealing techniques?”
“I only know the basics.” Kakashi put down the book. “There are not many people in the village who are truly proficient in sealing techniques. Master Jiraiya is one of them.”
Lin Xiu nodded and took note of the information.
Jiraiya, one of the three ninjas and Naruto’s future teacher, is indeed a master of sealing techniques.
“By the way, why are you here, Kakashi-sensei?”
“Come to look up some information,” Kakashi replied vaguely, “Just happened to see you. Don’t forget about tomorrow’s training, I have something new to teach you.”
“Be sure to be on time.”
Kakashi nodded and turned to leave.
Lin Xiu looked at his back thoughtfully, guessing that Kakashi might be looking up information for the ANBU mission.
For the next few hours, Lin Xiu continued to immerse himself in the world of sealing techniques.
Although the knowledge he could acquire was limited, he had established a basic framework and understood the core principles and common types of sealing techniques.
In the afternoon, Lin Xiu left the library and decided to go to the Ninja Tool Shop.
The kunai he just bought was of good quality, but it lacked auxiliary ninja tools such as shurikens and explosive tags.
The owner of the ninja tool shop greeted him warmly: “Little Lin Xiu, you’re here again? Were you satisfied with the kunai you got yesterday?”
“It’s very useful.” Lin Xiu nodded, “I want to take a look at the shuriken and the detonating talisman today.”
“The shuriken are over here, with a wide variety.” The boss guided him to another shelf. “As for the detonating talismans, students need a teacher’s signature if they buy them.”
“I see.” Lin Xiu examined the shuriken and selected a set of eight. “How much is this set?”
“600 taels,” the boss replied, “Buy a shuriken and get a free storage bag.”
Lin Xiu nodded. The price was fair. “I’ll take it.”
After paying, Lin Zheng was about to leave when two girls walked in.
She recognized them as her classmates – Rika Amano and Misaki Yamaguchi.
“Lin Xiu!” Rika exclaimed in surprise, “You’re here to buy ninja tools too?”
“Yeah, I just bought a shuriken.” Lin Xiu showed off his newly purchased equipment. “What about you guys?”
Misaki smiled and said, “Rika lost two of her kunai, come and buy new ones.”
Rika blushed, “It’s not lost, I just lent it to you and didn’t return it.”
Misaki stuck out her tongue and made a face, then turned to Lin Xiu: “I heard that you completed Kakashi-sensei’s bell test yesterday? That’s amazing!”
Lin Xiu said modestly: “It’s just luck.”
“It’s not luck.” Rika said seriously, “Lin Xiu, you are the best in the class, even the teacher says so.”
“Maybe he’ll graduate early.” Misaki added, “Just like Uchiha Itachi.”
When Li Xiang heard this, a trace of worry flashed across her face: “Will he really graduate early?”
“It’s too early to talk about this now.” Lin Xiu changed the subject, “What kind of kunai do you want to buy? I happen to be familiar with the goods in the store, so I can give you some suggestions.”
Rika immediately became interested: “Really? That’s great!”
The three of them selected kunai together, and Lin Xiu patiently explained the advantages and disadvantages of different styles.
In the end, Rika chose a basic set of four kunai, which was reasonably priced and suitable for training use.
“Thank you for your advice,” Rika said gratefully, “This saves a lot of money.”
“You’re welcome.” Lin Xiu glanced outside the store, “What are your plans next?”
Misaki blinked, “Nothing special, what’s wrong?”
“I was just planning to go get something to eat. Want to join me?” Lin Xiu suggested. “I just happened to pass by a newly opened dessert shop.”
Rika’s eyes lit up: “Great! I was just thinking about trying the glutinous rice dumplings from that store.”
The three of them left the ninja tool shop together and went to the dessert shop.
On the way, the girls chattered about class gossip, while Lin Xiu listened quietly, making comments from time to time.
The dessert shop is warmly decorated and not crowded with customers.
The three of them found a seat by the window and ordered glutinous rice dumplings, red bean soup and matcha ice cream.
“Lin Xiu,” Misaki asked curiously, “You’ve been missing for a long time recently, what have you been doing?”
16. Phoenix Fireball! (Old Version)
“Training, what else can I do?”
Rika answered for him, “Lin Xiu is the one who wants to be the strongest ninja.”
Lin Xiu smiled: “It’s not that exaggerated, I just want to learn more.”
“I heard,” Misaki lowered her voice, “that you were teaching that Uzumaki Naruto?”
Lin Xiu raised his eyebrows: “News spreads quickly.”
Rika said worriedly, “Isn’t he dangerous? The adults said to stay away from him.”
“He’s just an ordinary kid.” Lin Xiu replied softly, “It’s just that no one cares about him, so he’s a little naughty.”
Misaki thought: “I see… Then how is his Ninjutsu learning going?”
“Progress is fast, as long as someone teaches patiently.”
“You are so kind.” Li Xiang looked at Lin Xiu with admiration, “Always helping others.”
Lin Xiu took a sip of tea.
He helped Naruto not out of pure kindness, but for something else.
But he just smiled and said, “Helping each other is the way of the ninja.”
Desserts were served and the three of them enjoyed the food, chatting in a more relaxed atmosphere.
Lin Xiu found that both girls were very simple and cute, Rika was gentle and delicate, while Misaki was lively and cheerful.
Being with them is like returning to my real childhood.
“By the way,” Rika suddenly remembered something, “next week is the midterm exam, are you ready?”
Misaki sighed, “Don’t mention it. My shuriken throwing is still not very accurate.”
“I can help you practice.” Lin Xiu suggested, “Are you free tomorrow afternoon?”
Misaki’s eyes widened in surprise: “Really?! That’s great! Rika, you can come too?”
Li Xiang nodded vigorously: “Of course! With Lin Xiu’s guidance, we will definitely have no problem with the assessment.”
The three of them agreed to meet at the second training ground tomorrow afternoon, and Lin Xiu had already started planning how to arrange the training.
Helping classmates not only enhances friendship, but is also an effective way to expand your influence.
After dessert, it was already late. Lin Xiu insisted on sending the girls home, first Misaki and then Rika.
On the way, Rika seemed more lively than usual, and kept talking about the interesting things that happened in the class.
When they arrived at Lixiang’s house and were about to say goodbye, Lixiang suddenly grabbed Lin Xiu’s sleeve and said, “Lin Xiu…”
Rika’s cheeks blushed slightly. “My mom said…she wanted to invite you to my house for dinner this weekend. As a thank you for helping me train.”
Lin Xiu smiled: “I’m happy to do so.”
“Really?” Rika jumped up happily, “That’s great! My mom’s stew is delicious, you will definitely like it.”
“Looking forward to it.” Lin Xiu nodded, “Go back, see you tomorrow.”
“See you tomorrow!” Rika waved and skipped into the house.
Lin Xiu turned and left, planning to enter the strongest transformation space for training again in the evening.
The invitation to Rika’s house was a good opportunity to learn more about ordinary families in the village and to build stronger interpersonal relationships.
Walking to a secluded place, he began to think about what he had gained today.
Although the knowledge of sealing techniques obtained from the library is limited, it has opened a door.
Next, he needs to find a way to access more advanced sealing techniques information, and he may need to find a reason to get close to the Third Hokage or other senior officials.
“Take each step carefully and don’t rush.” ​​Lin Xiu said to himself and quickened his pace towards home.
After returning home, Lin Xiu had a simple dinner and then began to organize his notes and thoughts for the day.
He recorded the basic theories of sealing techniques in detail in his notebook and drew several simple talisman patterns for practice.
Although these spells cannot be actually used, being familiar with the patterns and writing methods is essential for learning advanced sealing techniques in the future.
When everything was ready, it was already eight o’clock in the evening.
Lin Xiu decided to enter the strongest transformation space for the last round of training today.
He sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes, and quickly entered a meditative state.
After the familiar feeling of dizziness, white space unfolds before your eyes.
This time he chose a forest environment and prepared to practice Shadow Clone Technique and Fire Release.
The forest environment can enhance the stability of chakra, which is particularly suitable for these two types of ninjutsu that consume a lot of energy.
Four perfect physical clones appeared around Lin Xiu, one more than yesterday.
He could feel that the chakra flowed more smoothly in the forest environment, and the clones were more solid.
“Begin coordinated tactical training.”
Lin Xiu commanded his clones to take action.
One is responsible for reconnaissance, two are responsible for attack, and the last one cooperates with the main body to perform ninjutsu.
This configuration is extremely practical in actual combat and can be adapted to various scenarios.
The clones shuttled through the forest, simulating the scene of chasing the enemy.
Lin Xiu observed and guided, constantly optimizing tactics.
After an hour of training, he became more proficient in the use of shadow clones and could adjust tactics according to the situation in an instant.
“Next, practice Fire Style.”
Lin Xiu released his clone and prepared to try the advanced version of the Fire Style: Breathing Technique that he learned from Itachi yesterday.
He made the following seals: Si-Yin-Shen-Si-Wei.
“Fire Style: Phoenix Fireball!”
A ball of fire shaped like a phoenix spewed out of its mouth, drawing an arc in the air before hitting a dead tree in the distance.
The flames clung to the tree trunk and continued to burn.
17. Practice against the will of heaven! (Old version)
“It worked! It went better than I thought.”
Lin Xiu was pleasantly surprised to find that although his chakra attributes tended towards water, it was much easier to perform fire escape in the forest environment of the strongest transformation space than in the real world.
This may be because the forest environment enhances the stability of the chakra and reduces the interference caused by attribute conflicts.
For the next two hours, he practiced Fire Style: Phoenix Fireball repeatedly, gradually mastering the control of the flame form and flight trajectory.
At first the fireball could only fly in a straight line, but later he was able to make the fireball turn in the air, and even split into multiple small fireballs to attack different targets.
“That’s all for today.”
Lin Xiu released his fire escape technique and felt that 70% of the chakra in his body had been consumed.
He sat on the grass to recover his strength while thinking about his next training plan.
I have to teach Misaki and Rika tomorrow, and then there’s the appointment with Naruto, plus Kakashi’s special training, so the schedule is very tight.
“We have to find a way to increase the efficiency of training.”
He looked around the forest and suddenly an idea flashed in his mind: “Since the experience of the shadow clone will flow back to the original body, why not let the clone train in the strongest transformation space while I am active in the real world?”
The idea excited him.
In theory, shadow clones have independent consciousness and are capable of complex training.
If you create clones in the strongest transformation space, let them train autonomously, and then remove the spell, the experience will be transferred directly back to the original body.
“Give it a try.”
Lin Xiu formed a seal and created a shadow clone: ​​”You practice Fire Style: Phoenix Fireball here, and it will be removed in one hour.”
The clone nodded: “Understood.”
Lin Xiu concentrated his mind and prepared to exit the strongest transformation space.
He had never tried to keep his clone in space before and was not sure if it was possible.
After a moment of dizziness, he opened his eyes and found himself back in bed in the real world.
“Did it work?”
He closed his eyes and tried to sense the situation in the strongest transformation space.
Faintly, he could feel that his clone was still training in the space, and the heat and chakra fluctuations of the fire escape were transmitted to him.
“This is amazing! This will greatly improve my training efficiency.”
Lin Xiu lay on the bed, enjoying the joy brought by this new discovery.
In the future, he can handle interpersonal relationships and daily affairs in the real world, while allowing his clone to continue practicing in the strongest transformation space.
When both worlds advance simultaneously, the pace of progress will increase exponentially.
About an hour later, he suddenly felt a wave of memories flooding into his mind.
That was the entire experience of the clone’s training in Fire Escape in the strongest transformation space – successful attempts, lessons from failure, adjustment techniques, all the details were as clear as personal experience.
“The clone was successfully removed!” Lin Xiu sat up, feeling that his fire escape technique had suddenly improved a lot, “This method is really amazing.”
He couldn’t wait to try it again.
He immediately entered the strongest transformation space. This time he created three clones and assigned them different tasks.
“Clone number one is practicing Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet, clone number two is practicing Fire Style: Phoenix Fireball, and clone number three is practicing Chakra Control. All are set to be lifted in two hours.”
The three clones received the order and dispersed to conduct training.
Lin Xiu nodded with satisfaction and exited the strongest transformation space again.
According to the time flow rate of the strongest transformation space, one hour in the outside world is equivalent to two hours in the space, which coincides with the release time set by the clone.
Back in the real world, Lin Xiu took out his notebook and recorded this important discovery.
He calculated that if he arranged eight hours of clone training every day, it would be equivalent to sixteen hours of efficient training in the strongest transformation space, and the speed of progress would far exceed the imagination of ordinary people.
“It is worthy of being the strongest transformation space, it brings surprises every time.”
He thought about more possibilities.
If I create more clones, can I learn more ninjutsu at the same time?
How would the results differ if the clones were trained in different environments?
These issues deserve further exploration.
As I was immersed in my thoughts, I suddenly felt the memory of the first clone being released flooding in.
The training process of Water Dragon Bomb is clearly shown, from the initial unstable chakra control, to gradually mastering the water flow pattern, and then to the complete release of a small water dragon, every step is vivid.
“The progress is faster than I expected!”
Lin Xiu was delighted to find that the clone’s training efficiency in the strongest transformation space was higher than that of the original body.
Perhaps because the clone doesn’t need to worry about other things, it can focus fully on a single task.
For the next two hours, he quietly waited for the other clones to be released.
As memories continued to pour in, Lin Xiu felt that his attainments in ninjutsu were improving rapidly.
He could already perform Water Dragon Bullet with some ease, and he had mastered Fire Style: Phoenix Fireball more skillfully, and the accuracy of his chakra control had also greatly improved.
“This method is simply against the will of heaven.”
Lin Xiu clenched his fists, “No wonder Naruto was able to master the immortal technique in a short period of time in the original work. Shadow clone training is indeed a shortcut.”
That night, Lin Xiu slept exceptionally soundly, and his dreams were filled with scenes of himself using various powerful ninjutsu.
18. Two beauties practice together (old version)
The next morning, sunlight shone through the window.
Lin Xiu opened his eyes and quickly got up.
Today we had an agreement to teach Misaki and Rika the shuriken throwing technique.
After breakfast, he did an hour of morning exercises, and then entered the strongest transformation space to arrange the training of his clones.
This time he created four clones, training them in water jutsu, fire jutsu, physical skills and chakra control respectively, and set them to be released after four hours.
After exiting the strongest transformation space, Lin Xiu sorted out his equipment and headed to the second training ground.
He arrived half an hour early and set up targets of varying difficulty around the venue in preparation for teaching.
A clear shout was heard, and Rika and Misaki ran towards the training ground together.
Rika wore a light pink top with dark blue pants today, looking youthful and energetic;
Misaki was dressed in a sporty style, black shorts and a white top, looking playful and cute.
“You’ve come just in time.” Lin Xiu pointed at the set target, “I’ve already prepared the training ground.”
Misaki exclaimed, “Wow! So many targets, did you set them up by yourself?”
“Yeah, it’s not difficult.” Lin Xiu nodded. “Today we will practice basic throwing first, and then try throwing while moving and throwing continuously.”
Rika nodded seriously: “I will try my best!”
Misaki clenched her shuriken, “Please guide us, Mr. Lin Xiu!”
Lin Xiu smiled and took out a shuriken from his ninja tool bag: “First of all, the way of holding is crucial.”
He demonstrated the standard grip and had the two imitate it.
Rika got the hang of it quickly, her fingers naturally spread out and her strength just right;
Misaki’s grip was too tight, affecting her flexibility.
“Misaki, relax.” Lin Xiu walked behind her and gently adjusted her gestures, “Like this, keep your wrists flexible.”
Misaki’s cheeks turned slightly red and she nodded to remember the key points.
Rika watched from the side, a barely perceptible emotion flashing in her eyes.
Lin Xiu took a few steps back and said, “Now, try to throw it at the nearest target. Remember, use your wrist, not your arm, to generate force.”
He demonstrated it once, and the shuriken flew out, hitting the bull’s eye.
Misaki and Rika exclaimed, then began to try.
In the first round of throwing, neither of them hit the bull’s eye, but at least they hit the target surface.
“Not a bad start.”
Lin Xiu encouraged, “Rika, try to aim a little bit before releasing; Misaki, don’t hesitate when throwing, once you decide, do it decisively.”
The two took note of the suggestions and continued practicing.
Lin Xiu patiently corrected their postures and techniques, and demonstrated the correct methods from time to time.
An hour later, the accuracy of both of them had improved significantly.
“Take a break.” Lin Xiu took out the kettle and handed it to the two of them. “You are making rapid progress.”
Misaki took a sip of water and said excitedly, “Thanks to Mr. Lin Xiu! Your teachings are much clearer than those of the teachers at school.”
Li Xiang nodded in agreement: “Lin Xiu can always see the problem at a glance.”
Lin Xiu sat on the grass with the two girls sitting on both sides of him.
He took the opportunity to observe the physical constitution and chakra conditions of the two.
Rika has a moderate amount of chakra and fine control, which makes her suitable for precision ninjutsu;
Misaki has slightly less chakra, but it flows quickly, which may make her suitable for speed-based tactics.
“Next we’ll practice throwing on the move.”
Lin Xiu stood up. “In actual combat, there are very few opportunities to throw while standing still. We need to adapt to throwing in various postures.”
He demonstrated throwing techniques while running, jumping and turning, hitting the target accurately every time.
Rika and Misaki watched intently, deeply shocked.
“Try throwing while running first. Remember to keep your upper body stable.”
The two began to practice and made many mistakes at first, but gradually mastered the key points under Lin Xiu’s guidance.
Misaki was born with quick reflexes and soon was able to maintain a high hit rate while running;
Rika also made progress through careful observation and precise control.
“Lin Xiu,” Misaki suddenly asked, “Why are you so strong? It seems like you know everything.”
Lin Xiu smiled and said, “There is no secret, just practice hard.”
Rika pondered, “But you always seem to find the most effective training method. This insight is very unusual.”
“Observation and analysis are also essential skills for ninjas.” Lin Xiu cleverly changed the subject. “Come on, let’s practice continuous throwing. This requires higher chakra control.”
He demonstrated again, throwing three shurikens in rapid succession, hitting targets in three different positions.
Misaki clapped her hands in approval while Rika focused on taking note of every detail of the movements.
For the next two hours, the three of them were immersed in training.
Lin Xiu not only taught basic skills, but also shared some practical experience and tactical applications.
By the end of the training, both girls’ throwing skills had improved dramatically.
“Thank you, Lin Xiu!” Misaki said cheerfully, “I think I will have no problem with the midterm exam.”
Rika nodded: “You are really good at teaching people. Even those laggards in the school can improve under your guidance, right?”
“Anyone can improve as long as they are willing to learn.” Lin Xiu replied, “Are you hungry? You have been training for so long.”
“I’m starving!” Misaki patted her stomach, “Let’s go eat some barbecue?”
Rika hesitated a little: “Isn’t it too expensive…”
“I’ll treat you.” Lin Xiu said simply, “Just to celebrate your progress today.”
Misaki cheered and Rika smiled gratefully.
The three of them packed up their equipment and headed to the barbecue restaurant in the center of the village.
This shop is very famous in Konoha Village. It is run by the Akimichi clan and serves delicious meat and unique seasonings.
After entering the store and sitting down, Lin Xiu ordered a deluxe platter, which was enough for three people.
When the meat slices were served, Misaki couldn’t wait to pick them up and put them on the grill. The aroma quickly spread.
“Lin Xiu,” Rika asked as she flipped the slices of meat, “Do you have a dream?”
19. Tsunade’s Disciple (Old Version)
Lin Xiu picked up a piece of roasted meat and said, “Dream? Become a strong person who protects important people.”
Misaki blinked. “Important people? Like us?”
“You think too much.” Rika nudged Misaki, “Lin Xiu must be referring to his family or his future wife or something like that.”
Lin Xiu smiled without saying anything, picked up a piece of meat and put it in Lixiang’s bowl: “Try this one, it’s just right.”
Rika blushed slightly and thanked him.
Seeing this, Misaki came over and said, “I want one too, I want one too!”
Lin Xiu smiled and picked up another piece for her: “Don’t worry, there’s still a lot of meat.”
The atmosphere at the table was relaxed and cheerful, with the three chatting about interesting things in class and the future plans of the Ninja School.
Lin Xiu deliberately led the topic to learn more about the relationship networks among classmates and the gossip in the village.
Intelligence gathering is also a compulsory course for ninjas, and these seemingly insignificant pieces of gossip often contain important clues.
“I heard that the boy from the Inuzuka family has been training a new tracking technique recently?” Lin Xiu asked casually.
Misaki nodded, “Yes! Inuzuka Kiba, he trains with that little white dog all day long, and it is said that he can smell the target from several kilometers away.”
“The Hyuga children are not to be outdone.” Rika added, “Hyuga Hinata has recently made a breakthrough in her Byakugan training. It is said that her vision range has nearly doubled.”
Lin Xiu wrote down this information.
The Inuzuka clan’s tracking techniques and the Hyuga clan’s Byakugan may become powerful allies or potential opponents in the future.
It is crucial to understand the progression of their abilities.
After dinner, it was already three o’clock in the afternoon.
After Lin Xiu paid the bill, he sent the two girls home.
On the way, Rika confirmed the weekend dinner invitation again, and Lin Xiu readily agreed.
After saying goodbye to Misaki, Rika invites Hayashi to take a detour through the gardens east of the village.
“The cherry blossoms there are in bloom, they are so beautiful,” she said expectantly.
Lin Xiu nodded in agreement. Although this was a detour, it was also part of his plan to improve his relationship with Rika.
The girl obviously had a crush on him, and her family was fairly prestigious in the village, so she might become a useful network of contacts in the future.
The garden was indeed full of flowers, with cherry blossoms in full bloom, pink and white, fluttering in the wind.
Lin Xiu and Li Xiang walked slowly along the flower path, occasionally stopping to admire a particularly blooming flower.
“Lin Xiu,” Li Xiang suddenly stopped, “If you really graduate early, can we still meet like this?”
Lin Xiu looked at her worried eyes and said softly, “Of course. The connection between friends will not be severed because of a change in identity.”
“Really?” Rika’s eyes flashed with hope, “You won’t forget us?”
“How could that be.” Lin Xiu picked a cherry blossom petal and gently placed it in Lixiang’s palm, “This petal will wither, but friendship will last forever.”
Li Xiang clenched her palms, her cheeks flushed: “Lin Xiu…you are so nice.”
He smiled in response, mentally calculating the various benefits that this relationship might bring.
Rika’s emotions can be tapped into, and her family relationships are worth nurturing.
Everything is for the future cause.
After saying goodbye to Rika, Lin Xiu did not go home immediately, but turned towards the direction of the Hokage’s office building.
He wanted to try his luck and see if he could find the Third Hokage and use the opportunity to learn more about the village’s top leaders.
There were people coming and going in front of the office building, mostly busy ninjas and clerical staff.
Lin Xiu found a hidden corner to observe and look for the right time to make contact.
Not long after, a petite female ninja hurried out of the door with a stack of documents in her arms.
She seemed a little flustered and walked in a hurry. She accidentally slipped on a stone and the documents scattered all over the floor.
Lin Xiu quickly stepped forward and helped pick up the documents: “Are you okay, sister?”
The female ninja was stunned for a moment, then smiled gratefully, “Thank you, little friend. It was so careless of you.”
She was in her early twenties, had short hair, wore black-framed glasses, and looked like a clerk in the Hokage’s office.
“Sister, do you work in the Hokage Building?” Lin Xiu asked while picking up documents.
“Yes, I’m one of Hokage-sama’s assistants,” the kunoichi introduced herself, “My name is Shizune.”
Lin Xiu’s eyes lit up – Shizune, the future disciple of Tsunade!
This is an important person.
20. Are you interested in the Uzumaki clan? (Old version)
“My name is Lin Xiu, and I’m a student at the Ninja School.” He responded with a smile, “Sister Shizune must be very busy at work, right?”
Shizune sighed, “That’s right, there’s been a lot going on lately. I can hardly keep up with the workload, Hokage-sama.”
“Is it because of the preparations for the Chunin Exam?” Lin Xiu asked tentatively.
“It’s not just this.” Jingyin took the last document handed over by Lin Xiu, “There are also border issues, budget approval, coordination among various ethnic groups… ah, there are too many to say. Thank you for your help, Lin Xiu.”
“You’re welcome.” Lin Xiu smiled, “By the way, Sister Shizune, if I want to learn more about ninja history and sealing techniques, where should I go to check? The library has limited information.”
Shizune thought for a moment, “General information is enough in the library. If you need more in-depth knowledge, you can ask your instructor for special permission. However, the sealing technique is a very advanced field, and it is difficult for ordinary students to access it.”
“I see.” Lin Xiu nodded, “But I have always been interested in the Uzumaki clan’s sealing technique. I heard that they are very accomplished in this area.”
Shizune looked at him in surprise, “Are you interested in the Uzumaki clan?”
“Yes, I read about it in the history books and would like to know more.”
Shizune pondered for a moment: “If you are really interested in this, you can try to ask the Third Hokage. He has had many contacts with the Uzumaki clan and knows a lot about the relevant history. But it is not easy to make an appointment to see him.”
Lin Xiu’s eyes sparkled: “Of course it would be best if I could meet the Hokage-sama.”
“I can help you submit the application, but whether it’s approved depends on luck.” Shizune said kindly, “Which class are you in?”
“Class A, in Mr. Suzuki’s class.”
Shizune nodded, “Okay, I’ll let Suzuki-sensei know when I have any news.”
“Thank you so much, Shizune-nee!”
The two said goodbye, and Lin Xiu was secretly happy. This chance encounter was quite rewarding. Not only did he meet Tsunade’s future disciple, but he might also get a chance to meet the Third Hokage. Even if his application was rejected, at least he left his name in the upper echelons.
As the sky gradually darkened, Lin Xiu decided to go home and rest. On the way, he felt the clone in the first strongest transformation space being released, and memories flooded into his mind. The training of Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet was progressing smoothly, and he was able to form a complete water dragon and control its attack trajectory.
After returning home, Lin Xiu took a shower, then entered the strongest transformation space through meditation, and arranged the clone training at night. This time he created six clones, each training in different ninjutsu and skills, and set them to work all night.
After exiting the space, Lin Xiu lay on the bed, thinking about today’s gains and tomorrow’s plans. Shizune’s appearance was an unexpected surprise. If he could get in touch with the Third Hokage through this, it would be a great help for future plans.
The next morning, Lin Xiu woke up and immediately felt the chakra in his body filling up. A night of clone training brought amazing progress. The Water Style Water Dragon Bullet had been perfected, the Fire Style Phoenix Fireball was more precisely controlled, and the physical movements were more fluent and powerful.
“The effect of clone training is amazing.”
He got up, washed up, and prepared for his appointment with Kakashi today. Before leaving, he entered the strongest transformation space again and arranged the clone training during the day – eight clones practicing different contents at the same time will greatly speed up the progress.
In the seventh training ground, the morning light shone through the leaves onto the ground, creating mottled shadows. Lin Xiu had already arrived and was warming up. He supported himself with both hands, completed fifty push-ups in one breath, and then turned over and stood up without taking a breath.
“My physical fitness is getting better and better.”
He stretched his muscles and waited for Kakashi to arrive. Last night’s strongest transformation space clone training had brought significant results. Not only did the amount of chakra in his body increase, but the flow was also smoother.
“Wow, you’re here really early.”
The silver-haired jonin jumped down from the tree, still holding the book “Intimate Paradise” in his hand. He closed the book and looked at Lin Xiu: “He looks in good spirits.”
Lin Xiu nodded: “I had a good rest last night.”
“Today we are practicing walking on water.” Kakashi pointed to the small lake not far away. “It is more difficult than walking on trees and can better train chakra control.”
Lin Xiu was delighted. Walking on water was exactly the skill he wanted to learn. It would greatly enhance his combat flexibility when combined with water escape ninjutsu.
The two walked to the lake, and Kakashi demonstrated it briefly. He stepped onto the water, and the ripples under his feet were light, but he was as steady as a rock.
“The key is to keep the chakra output even and continuous.” Kakashi explained, “The water surface is not fixed like a tree trunk. You need to adjust the amount of chakra at any time to adapt to the changes in the water waves.”
Lin Xiu nodded, took off his shoes, and concentrated. He concentrated his chakra on the soles of his feet and slowly stepped onto the water.
In the first step, the water surface carried his weight and only sank slightly. In the second step, it was still stable. However, in the third step, the chakra control fluctuated and his feet sank into the water instantly.
“Not a bad first try,” Kakashi commented, “Most people would sink on the first try.”
Lin Xiu retreated to the shore, shook the water off his feet, and refocused. On his second attempt, he took five steps before failing. On his third attempt, he took seven steps. His progress was amazing.
Kakashi narrowed his eyes: “Your learning ability is amazing.”
21. You are the fastest person I have ever seen (old version)
“Thanks to Kakashi-sensei’s guidance.” Lin Xiu responded modestly, secretly delighted in his heart. The training in the strongest transformation space allowed him to control chakra far beyond his peers, even approaching the level of some Chunin.
On the fourth attempt, Lin Xiu successfully walked to the center of the lake, then turned around in a circle before slowly walking back.
“Great!” Kakashi could not hide his surprise, “You are the fastest student I have ever seen to master walking on water, no doubt about it.”
Lin Xiu rubbed his hair: “Maybe it’s because my chakra attribute is more water-based.”
“Indeed.” Kakashi thought for a moment, “Now that we have mastered the basics, we can move directly to the next stage – water combat.”
He walked onto the surface and beckoned Lin Xiu to follow him: “Fighting while maintaining balance on the water is a great test of chakra control.”
Lin Xiu followed and walked onto the surface. This time he was more confident, and his chakra output was even and continuous.
“Are you ready?” Kakashi asked.
Lin Xiu nodded and assumed a fighting stance.
Kakashi suddenly disappeared from the spot, and appeared behind Lin Xiu the next second, holding a kunai and tapping the back of his neck: “Always stay alert.”
Lin Xiu was startled, but his feet remained steady. He turned quickly and drew out his kunai to block.
“Good reaction,” Kakashi praised, then disappeared again.
This time he attacked from the side, faster. Lin Xiu barely avoided it, and the chakra under his feet fluctuated, but he quickly adjusted and stabilized his body.
“Good control.” Kakashi praised, “Now, try to perform ninjutsu on water.”
Lin Xiu took a deep breath and formed seals with his hands: “Water Style: Water Fang Bullet!”
Three water columns rose from the lake and rushed towards Kakashi. The silver-haired jonin dodged them easily, but his eyes flashed with admiration.
“Performing water escape on water will improve the efficiency a lot, right?”
Lin Xiu nodded. He did feel that when he performed water escape on the water, the chakra consumption was reduced by about 30%, while the power was increased.
“Fighting in water is your advantage,” Kakashi analyzed. “Use this well and it will become your winning weapon.”
For the next hour, the two of them started a chase on the water. Lin Xiu gradually adapted to the rhythm of moving and fighting on the water, and could even throw kunai and perform simple ninjutsu while running.
“That’s all for today,” Kakashi finally announced, “Your progress is satisfactory.”
The two returned to the shore, Lin Xiu took out a towel to wipe the water off his feet, and put on his shoes again.
“Kakashi-sensei, I want to ask you a question.”
“Um?”
“Regarding Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet, are there any tips?”
Kakashi raised an eyebrow: “Have you tried it?”
“I’ve read the description on the scroll, but the actual operation is still difficult.” Lin Xiu explained, while concealing the fact that he could already perform in the strongest transformation space.
Kakashi thought for a moment: “The key to the Water Dragon Bomb is the chakra form transformation. You need to inject chakra into the water while clearly imagining the form of a dragon in your mind. The clearer the form, the more powerful the ninjutsu will be.”
Lin Xiu took note of this. In the strongest transformation space, he could already form a water dragon, but there was still room for improvement in control accuracy and power.
“Thanks for your guidance.”
“You’re welcome.” Kakashi patted Lin Xiu’s head, “You are indeed very talented. Keep working hard and don’t let this talent go to waste.”
After the two parted, Lin Xiu did not go home directly, but went to the fifth training ground to meet Naruto. On the way, he thought about how to arrange the next training. Naruto’s transformation technique has made progress, and he can teach him the substitution technique next.
When they arrived at the training ground, the blond boy was already waiting there, practicing transformation alone. When he saw Lin Xiu, he ran up to him excitedly.
“Lin Xiu! I’ve learned it! Watch me!”
Naruto formed a hand seal, and after a puff of smoke dissipated, he turned into an exact replica of Lin, with even his hairstyle and expression almost perfectly copied.
“Not bad!” Lin Xiu clapped his hands in approval, “It’s a big improvement from last time.”
Naruto untransformed and grinned, “I’ve been practicing! For two whole days!”
Seeing Naruto’s excitement, Lin Xiu felt a mixed feeling in his heart. This future Seventh Hokage was just a lonely child who longed for attention and recognition. Training him was not only for future plans, but also because Lin Xiu really couldn’t bear to see him continue to be ignored.
“Today I will teach you the Substitution Technique,” Lin Xiu announced. “This is a basic ninjutsu that uses an object to replace yourself to dodge attacks. It is very useful in actual combat.”
Naruto’s eyes lit up, “Is that the technique where it disappears with a snap and then turns into wood?”
22. Sister Hongdou (old version)
“That’s right.” Lin Xiu smiled, “The basic principle is to use chakra to trigger replacement at the moment of being attacked, and swap the position of yourself with the pre-prepared substitute object.”
He demonstrated the hand seals: Zi-Chou-Yin-Mao-Chen.
“The difficulty of the substitution technique lies in timing and quickly forming seals.” Lin Xiu explained, “If it is triggered too early, the enemy will notice and adjust their attack; if it is triggered too late, it may be too late to replace.”
Naruto practiced the hand seals carefully, repeatedly pondering each movement. Lin Xiu patiently corrected him to ensure that he mastered the correct method of making hand seals.
“The hand seals are fine, now let’s try the actual operation.” Lin Xiu took out a few wooden blocks and placed them on the ground, “These are the substitutes. I will throw kunai at you, and you need to trigger the substitution technique at the right time.”
Naruto swallowed but nodded bravely, “Come on! I’m ready!”
Lin Xiu took out a kunai and aimed it at Naruto. Considering that Naruto was a beginner, he deliberately slowed down the throwing speed to give him enough time to react.
“Substitution Technique!”
Naruto formed a seal, but his movements were a little slow. The kunai brushed against his sleeve, and the block did not move at all.
“You’re a little slow to react.” Lin Xiu pointed out, “Don’t be nervous. Feel the airflow coming from the kunai and predict it in advance.”
They tried a few more times, and Naruto gradually got the hang of it. On the fifth try, he finally succeeded – with a “bang”, Naruto disappeared, leaving behind only a piece of wood pierced by a kunai.
“Success!” Naruto jumped out from behind a tree not far away and cheered.
“Well done!” Lin Xiu walked over and patted him on the shoulder. “It’s not easy to be a stand-in for the first time.”
Naruto puffed out his chest proudly: “Hey, now I’ve learned another ninjutsu!”
“Practice more to consolidate your skills.”
The two practiced for more than a dozen times, and Naruto’s success rate steadily increased. Lin Xiu found that although Naruto was slow in learning theory, his ability to adapt in actual combat was extremely strong. He seemed to have some kind of combat intuition that could stimulate his potential in critical moments.
“Great, Naruto.” Lin Xiu praised sincerely at the end of the training, “Your progress is amazing.”
“It’s all because of Lin Xiu’s good teaching!” Naruto smiled brightly, “No one was willing to teach me before, and the teachers were always perfunctory.”
Lin Xiu looked at this sunny boy and felt soft in his heart: “If you have any difficulties in the future, you can always come to me.”
“Really?” Naruto said with hope in his eyes, “We are friends, right?”
“Of course.” Lin Xiu nodded and asked, “By the way, where do you live? I haven’t been to your house yet.”
Naruto looked a little embarrassed: “It’s in the old apartment building on the west side of the village…a very small place…”
“I’ll go check it out some other day.” Lin Xiu smiled, “It’s normal for friends to visit each other.”
Naruto’s eyes lit up, “That’s great! I’ll clean it up!”
The two agreed to part ways after the next training time. Lin Xiu walked along the path to the center of the village, thinking about the next plan. Teaching Naruto went smoothly, and Kakashi’s special training also made him gain a lot. But he still needed more advanced ninjutsu information and knowledge of sealing techniques.
Lin Xiu stopped when he passed a pastry shop. The shop was warmly decorated and the window was filled with all kinds of pastries. He remembered that he was going to have dinner at Lixiang’s house on the weekend, and bringing a gift would make it seem more sincere.
After entering the store, Lin Xiu saw a graceful woman choosing desserts. She was wearing a purple short skirt, revealing her slender legs, with black hair draped over her shoulders, and a mature and elegant temperament.
“Hmm, which one should I choose…” the woman said to herself.
Lin Xiu approached the counter and asked politely, “Excuse me, which kind of dim sum is the most popular in the store?”
The woman turned her head and looked at him, revealing a delicate face. She was about 20 years old, with gentle and wise eyes. Lin Xiu immediately recognized who she was – Hongdou! The future illusion expert, with distinctive red eyes.
“Little friend, I recommend this red bean cake.” She smiled, “It’s sweet but not greasy, and it’s perfect for drinking with tea.”
“Thank you, sister.” Lin Xiu responded politely, “Then I’ll buy this.”
“Are you giving it to others or eating it yourself?” asked Hongdou.
“Give it to someone. I was invited to a classmate’s house for dinner this weekend.”
The corners of Anko’s mouth rose, “What a polite child. My name is Anko, and I’m a Chunin from Konoha. What’s yours?”
“Lin Xiu, a student in Class A of the Ninja School.”
“Lin Xiu…” Hongdou thought for a moment, “I seem to have heard of you. Did you perform well in the recent practical class?”
Lin Xiu nodded modestly: “It’s just luck.”
“Don’t be too modest.” Hongdou smiled, “Geniuses should be more confident.”
The two chatted for a while while the clerk had already packed the red bean cakes that Lin Xiu had chosen. Red Bean also finished shopping, and the two walked out of the store together.
“Is Sister Hongdou an illusion ninja?” Lin Xiu asked with pretended curiosity.
Hongdou raised an eyebrow in surprise, “How did you know?”
23. Illusion Expert (Old Version)
“I guessed.” Lin Xiu explained, “Sister’s eyes are very focused, and her observation ability should be very strong. This is the characteristic of illusion ninjas.”
Anko was amused, “You have good observation skills. Yes, I majored in genjutsu and was recently promoted to Chunin.”
“That’s amazing!” Lin Xiu showed an admiring expression, “I am also interested in illusion, but I don’t know where to start.”
Hongdou glanced at him, as if evaluating something, “If you are really interested in illusions, you can come to me. But you must master basic chakra control first, otherwise you can’t learn illusions.”
“I can already walk on water.” Lin Xiu said, “I just learned it from Kakashi-sensei.”
“Oh?” Surprise flashed in Hongdou’s eyes, “Kakashi is teaching you? Then you are indeed extraordinary. How about this, next Wednesday afternoon, I will be free at the eighth training ground. If you want to learn the basics of illusion, you can come to me.”
Lin Xiu’s eyes lit up: “Really? Thank you so much!”
Anko patted his head, “You’re welcome. The village’s genius is worth nurturing.”
After saying goodbye to Hongdou, Lin Xiu was in a good mood. He had inadvertently made friends with a future strong man, who was also an expert in illusion. Illusion was exactly the area where he was lacking at the moment, and if he could get guidance from Hongdou, he would be able to make up for this shortcoming.
After returning home, Lin Xiu properly preserved the red bean cake, and then entered the strongest transformation space through meditation. In the white space, the clones he had just arranged were busy. Lin Xiu did not disturb them, but chose an open space and prepared to try a new cultivation method.
“Since Sister Hongdou is willing to teach me illusion, I need to learn the basics first.”
He sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and tried to focus his chakra in his brain. The essence of illusion was to interfere with the opponent’s senses through chakra, so it was necessary to precisely control the chakra that entered the opponent’s nervous system.
Lin Xiu focused his mental power on his visual center and tried to change the image of his surroundings. At first, there was no response, but he kept adjusting the flow of chakra, and finally on the tenth attempt, the scene in front of him became slightly distorted.
“It works!”
He continued to try, and gradually he was able to create simple illusions in his field of vision – a flower, a leaf. Although this was only the most basic illusion practice, and it couldn’t even be called a true illusion, it was already a good start.
After two hours of practice, Lin Xiu came out of meditation and returned to the real world. He opened his notebook and recorded all the gains of the day: the essentials of walking on water, the control techniques of water dragon bullets, and the attempts at the basics of illusion. He had classes tomorrow and needed to rest well.
Lying on the bed, Lin Xiu thought about his future plans. Kakashi’s special training, Naruto’s training, illusion learning with Red Bean, and the continuous training of the clone in the strongest transformation space… His strength is growing at an alarming rate. In addition to his relationship with Itachi, Rika and others, his network of contacts is also becoming richer and richer.
“Everything is moving in the right direction.”
He closed his eyes contentedly, looking forward to new challenges tomorrow.
The next morning, Lin Xiu woke up early and felt full of energy. The training of the strongest transformation space clone had brought significant results, and the amount of chakra increased by about 10%. He quickly finished his morning exercise and prepared to go to school.
Walking out of the house, the sun was shining brightly. Lin Xiu took a deep breath and walked towards the Ninja School. On the way, he saw many classmates rushing to school, with excitement or nervousness on their faces.
“The midterm exam is coming up, and everyone is studying hard.” Lin Xiu thought, “It should be no problem for me.”
After entering the campus, he went straight to Class A. As soon as he opened the door, he saw Rika waving at him. She was wearing a light green dress today, which made her skin look even whiter. Her long hair was tied into a ponytail, making her look youthful and lively.
“Lin Xiu! Good morning!”
Lin Xiu walked over and sat down next to her: “Morning. How’s your review going?”
Rika winked playfully, “Thanks to your guidance, I’m now confident in shuriken throwing.”
“That’s good.”
As the two were chatting, there was a commotion at the door. Lin Xiu looked up and saw Uchiha Itachi walking into the classroom. Itachi was calm and reserved as usual, but there seemed to be a hint of fatigue in his eyes.
“Itachi seems very tired.” Rika whispered, “I heard that the Uchiha clan has been very busy lately.”
Lin Xiu nodded. He knew that the conflict between the Uchiha clan and the village was deepening, and Itachi must be under a lot of pressure to be caught in the middle. After Itachi sat down, Lin Xiu walked over to say hello.
“Morning, Itachi.”
Itachi nodded slightly, “Good morning, Lin Xiu.”
“Is everything okay? You seem tired.”
Itachi managed a small smile, “It’s just that the training last night was a little long. My father has been demanding more from me lately.”
Lin Xiu understood. As the head of the Uchiha clan, Fugaku must have high hopes for his genius son, especially when the conflict between the clan and the village intensified.
“Don’t push yourself too hard.” Lin Xiu said softly, “You need to rest occasionally.”
Itachi glanced at him, a trace of gratitude flashing in his eyes: “Thank you for your concern. I heard that you have made great progress recently?”
“Not bad.” Lin Xiu said modestly, “By the way, how is your Fire Escape training going?”
The two were about to have a deep conversation when the homeroom teacher, Mr. Suzuki, walked into the classroom. He looked serious and held a stack of documents in his hands.
24. Midterm Examination (Old Version)
“Quiet!” Teacher Suzuki looked around the class, “I have an important announcement today. The midterm exam will be moved forward to next Monday. Please be prepared.”
The classroom suddenly became noisy, and many students looked worried. Teacher Suzuki knocked on the podium and continued, “In addition, an actual combat confrontation will be added to the assessment. Each person will draw lots to decide their opponent, and have a one-on-one ninjutsu duel.”
Lin Xiu raised his eyebrows. Actual combat confrontation usually takes place at the end of the semester, so it was unexpected to have it happen in the middle of the semester.
“Finally,” Teacher Suzuki glanced at the class, his eyes lingering on Lin Xiu and Itachi for a moment, “students with excellent test scores will have the opportunity to participate in a special training camp and receive direct instruction from the jonin.”
The whole class was shocked when this was said. The special training camp meant a chance to learn more advanced ninjutsu, which was very attractive to every student.
After class, the students gathered in groups to discuss the exam. Rika took Hayashi and Misaki to the corridor.
“This is too sudden!” Misaki complained, “I’m not ready yet!”
Li Xiang comforted her: “Don’t worry, haven’t we already received Lin Xiu’s guidance?”
“But actual combat confrontation is random. What if we run into Itachi or Lin Xiu?” Misaki said anxiously.
Lin Xiu smiled: “Don’t be afraid. The most important thing about the competition is participation. Just show your best level.”
Misaki bit her lip and stared at Lin Xiu with her big watery eyes: “Lin Xiu, can you guide us a few more times? Just treat it as a review before the exam.”
“Of course.” Lin Xiu agreed readily, “How about tomorrow afternoon?”
The two girls nodded happily and agreed to meet at the second training ground tomorrow. As they were talking, Itachi walked out of the classroom and passed by them.
“Itachi,” Lin Xiu called out to him, “Do you want to train together? Learning from each other will definitely help with the assessment.”
Itachi paused and considered for a moment, “Okay. What time tomorrow?”
“Three o’clock in the afternoon, second training ground.”
Itachi nodded, “I’ll be there on time.”
Watching Itachi’s departing back, Misaki whispered, “Training would definitely be more fun if Itachi came, too.”
“It’s also more challenging,” Rika added, her eyes twinkling, “It’s going to be exciting to see two geniuses competing against each other.”
Lin Xiu smiled but said nothing. Training with Itachi could not only enhance friendship, but also show off his strength in front of his classmates, which was really killing two birds with one stone.
After the course ended, Lin Xiu did not go home immediately, but went to the library. He wanted to read more about the content that might be involved in the midterm exam and make adequate preparations.
In the Ninjutsu area on the second floor of the library, several students were studying hard. Lin Xiu found a quiet corner and flipped through the “Intermediate Chakra Control Guide” and “Practical Combat Tactics Analysis”. The latter had detailed explanations of various combat situations, especially how to deal with attacks from Ninjutsu of different attributes.
While he was concentrating on reading, a slender figure shuttled between the bookshelves, which caught Lin Xiu’s attention. The woman was wearing a Chunin uniform, with purple hair tied into a high ponytail, and her manners were capable and neat.
“Mitawash Anko.” Lin Xiu immediately recognized the illusion expert he had just met yesterday.
As if sensing her gaze, Hongdou turned around and saw Lin Xiu. She smiled slightly and walked over.
“Isn’t this Lin Xiu? Preparing for the exam?”
Lin Xiu nodded: “Sister Hongdou is here to check the information too?”
“Well, prepare for next week’s mission.” Hongdou glanced at the book in front of Lin Xiu, “Analysis of Practical Combat Tactics? It’s a very professional choice.”
“I heard that there will be a practical confrontation phase in the midterm exam. I want to learn more about it.”
Hongdou sat opposite him and said, “The most important thing in actual combat is not book knowledge, but on-the-spot reaction and tactical selection.”
She pointed to a passage in the book: “For example, it says here that Water Style has an advantage over Fire Style, but if the user of Fire Style can predict the trajectory of Water Style in advance, they can completely avoid it and counterattack. Victory or defeat often depends on who can better grasp the rhythm of the battlefield.”
Lin Xiu listened carefully and nodded from time to time. Hongdou’s analysis was profound and easy to understand, far more inspiring than the book.
“Speaking of which,” Hongdou suddenly asked, “what is your chakra attribute?”
“Water.” Lin Xiu replied, “But I’ve also been learning the basics of Fire Style recently.”
Hongdou raised an eyebrow, “Dual attributes? Interesting. But don’t spread your attention too thin, it’s more practical to master one first.”
The two chatted for about half an hour before Anko checked the time and said, “I have to go. I have a mission report to report to. Don’t forget to come see me on Wednesday. I’ll teach you the basics of illusion.”
After Hongdou left, Lin Xiu continued reading for another hour, then packed up his books and prepared to go home. When he walked out of the library, it was already dark, and the street lights were gradually turning on.
When passing by a ramen shop, Lin Xiu heard a familiar voice. Through the window, he saw Naruto sitting alone in the corner with a bowl of ramen in front of him. The boy was eating, but he looked a little lonely.
Lin Xiu pushed the door open and walked in: “What a coincidence, Naruto is here too.”
Naruto looked up and saw that it was Lin Xiu, his eyes lit up: “Lin Xiu! Want to eat ramen?”
“Yeah, I’m just hungry.” Lin Xiu sat down opposite him and ordered a bowl of char siu ramen from the boss.
“How was your school today?” Lin Xiu asked casually.
Naruto swallowed a mouthful of noodles, “It’s okay…The teacher announced the midterm exam today, and I’m a little nervous.”
“Oh? Your class is also going to have a real combat confrontation?”
“Yeah.” Naruto looked gloomy, “But no one wants to team up with me, saying that I will be a drag.”
25. New form (old version)
Lin Xiu frowned: “Who said that? Don’t listen to their nonsense.”
“It’s okay.” Naruto tried to force a smile, “I’m used to it anyway.”
Seeing Naruto’s forced smile, Lin Xiu felt a trace of pity in his heart. As the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Naruto had been rejected by the villagers since he was a child, and school was no exception.
“Listen, Naruto.” Lin Xiu said seriously, “Don’t care about what others think. You just need to become stronger and prove yourself with your strength.”
Naruto’s fighting spirit rekindled in his eyes: “Yes! I won’t give up. I will definitely become the Hokage and let everyone recognize me!”
“Then prepare well for the midterm exam.” Lin Xiu encouraged, “We will continue training after the exam. This time I will teach you more powerful ninjutsu.”
“Really? That’s awesome!”
The two ate and chatted, the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant. Lin Xiu deliberately led the topic to understand Naruto’s situation in school and the situation in the class. This information might be useful in the future, and helping Naruto was also a way to improve his reputation in the village.
After eating ramen, Lin Xiu insisted on paying the bill for both of them. Naruto was so moved that he almost cried, and kept thanking him along the way.
“Don’t be like this. It’s normal for friends to treat each other to a meal.” Lin Xiu patted his shoulder, “Have a good rest, see you tomorrow.”
After seeing Naruto off, Lin Xiu went straight home. On the way, he thought about today’s gains and tomorrow’s plans. The news of the early midterm exam was unexpected, but it was a good opportunity for him to show his strength in front of everyone and further expand his influence.
After returning home, he immediately entered the strongest transformation space to check the clone’s training progress. In the white space, the eight clones were scattered everywhere, some were practicing water escape in the lake, some were practicing physical skills in the mountains, and some were studying the principles of illusion. Lin Xiu walked to the nearest clone, which was practicing the Water Dragon Bullet Technique.
“How’s it going?”
The clone raised his head and said, “I have basically mastered it, but there is still room for improvement in power and speed.”
Lin Xiu nodded, and then walked towards another clone who was studying illusion. This clone sat cross-legged, forming seals with his hands, and the surrounding environment was slightly distorted.
“What about you here?”
“We have mastered the basic theory, but there are still difficulties in practical application.” The clone opened his eyes, “Illusion requires more precise chakra control, which is more complicated than we imagined.”
Lin Xiu looked around at all the clones and nodded with satisfaction: “You all did a good job. Continue training and set it to be lifted tomorrow morning.”
After arranging the clones, Lin Xiu began to try a new skill – Chakra nature change. He had already mastered the basics of water escape and fire escape, but if he could further understand the nature of chakra, it would be easier to create unique ninjutsu.
He sat cross-legged by the lake, holding a ball of water in his palm. Lin Xiu closed his eyes, feeling the flow of the water, while slowly injecting his own chakra into it. The ball of water began to glow, and slight ripples appeared on the surface.
“The key to changing the properties of chakra lies in understanding the characteristics of various elements.” Lin Xiu said to himself, trying to change the way chakra flows.
The water ball suddenly began to spin, forming a small vortex. He continued to increase his chakra input, and the vortex sped up, making a slight humming sound.
“interesting!”
He tried to compress the water vortex, which made it smaller and faster. When it was compressed to the size of a thumb, the water vortex was spinning at high speed, and the surrounding air was drawn in to form a micro airflow.
“This can be developed into a new ninjutsu.” Lin Xiu thought, “Water Style: Whirlpool Bullet.”
He pushed the vortex bullet forward, and the small ball flew out at high speed and hit a rock ten meters away. Several deep cuts were instantly cut on the surface of the rock.
“It’s powerful, but consumes a lot of energy.” Lin Xiu evaluated, “We need to optimize the chakra input method.”
He tried several more times, adjusting the amount of chakra input and the control method each time. Gradually, the vortex bullets formed faster and more powerful. By the fifth attempt, the vortex bullets were able to cut through the rock easily.
“Is this what it feels like to create a jutsu? That’s exciting.”
Lin Xiu stood up, stretched his muscles, and prepared to try a more challenging practice – combining the two attributes of water and fire chakra. This is extremely difficult in theory because the two attributes are inherently contradictory. But if successful, it will create a unique combination of ninjutsu.
He first gathered water-attribute chakra in his left hand to form a small water ball, and gathered fire-attribute chakra in his right hand to form a weak flame. The next step was the key – releasing the two chakras at the same time and guiding them to meet.
“Water and fire are compatible!”
Lin Xiu pushed out with both hands, and the water ball and the flame met in the air. The expected mutual cancellation did not happen, instead the water ball was heated by the flame, forming a ball of boiling hot water, which flew forward with steam.
“Interesting.” Lin Xiu thought thoughtfully, “Instead of canceling each other out, a new form is formed.”
The hot water ball hit the tree trunk in the distance, and the hot water splashed everywhere, instantly scorching the bark. This kind of compound damage is more difficult to defend than simple water escape or fire escape.
“Water Style: Boiling Water Ball… No, it would be more appropriate to call it Burning Water Ball.”
Lin Xiu continued to experiment, trying different ratios of water and fire chakras. He found that when there was more water and less fire, a large-scale scalding effect was formed; when there was less water and more fire, high-temperature steam was formed, which had stronger penetrating power.
Three hours later, he was already able to skillfully release three variations of the burning water bullet, and mastered the aiming and control techniques. This innovative ninjutsu would become his unique skill, and would surely play a miraculous role in future actual combat.
After the training, Lin Xiu exited the strongest transformation space and returned to the real world. It was already late at night, so he simply washed up and went to bed. He had an appointment with Rika, Misaki, and Itachi tomorrow, so he needed to recuperate.
26. The clearer the imagination, the more perfect the form (old version)
The next afternoon, Lin Xiu arrived at the second training ground early. He first set up targets of various difficulties, then sat in meditation in the middle of the field, waiting for his companions to arrive.
Not long after, Rika and Misaki appeared at the entrance of the training ground together.
Today, Rika was wearing a light blue ninja training suit, which perfectly outlined her graceful figure, and her slender waist swayed gently with her steps.
Misaki was wearing a vibrant orange short outfit, revealing her long legs and flat belly, and she exuded youthful vitality.
“Lin Xiu!” Li Xiang waved and trotted over, her long hair fluttering in the wind, “Are we not late?”
“Just in time.” Lin Xiu stood up, “Itachi hasn’t arrived yet.”
Misaki looked around the training grounds. “Wow, you set up new targets!”
“Well, we added some moving targets to make it closer to actual combat.”
As the three were chatting, another figure appeared at the entrance of the training ground – Uchiha Itachi walked in with steady steps, his expression normal, but fatigue was still hidden in his eyes.
“Sorry, I’m late.” Itachi said briefly.
Lin Xiu shook his head: “It’s just right. Everyone is here, let’s start training.”
He first arranged a basic warm-up, and then assigned training content according to each person’s characteristics. Misaki and Rika continued to practice shuriken throwing, focusing on moving targets, while Lin Xiu and Itachi practiced ninjutsu and learned from each other.
“Let’s practice the basics of Fire Style first.” Lin Xiu said to Itachi, “Last time you taught me the Breathing Technique, today I want to learn more advanced techniques.”
Itachi nodded, “Okay. You’ve mastered the breath, now try controlling the flame form.”
The two walked to the open space, and Itachi demonstrated: “Fire Style: Phoenix Fireball.”
A ball of fire shaped like a phoenix spewed out of its mouth, drawing a beautiful arc in the air before hitting a distant target. Not only did the fire hit the target accurately, it also left a phoenix-shaped scorch mark on the target.
“To control the form of fire, you need to have a clear image when releasing it,” Itachi explained. “The clearer the imagination, the more perfect the form.”
Lin Xiu nodded and began to try. He formed a seal and concentrated on imagining the image of a phoenix.
A ball of fire burst out, its shape somewhat resembling the outline of a phoenix, but not perfect. The fireball flew towards the target, hitting it but dispersing quickly.
“Not a bad first attempt,” Itachi commented, “The image needs to be more specific, from feathers to beaks, the more detailed the better.”
Lin Xiu tried again, this time focusing more on the details. Flames burst out, and the phoenix’s form improved significantly, with its wings and tail clearly visible.
“Very fast progress.” Itachi nodded slightly, “Let’s do it again.”
The two practiced repeatedly, and Lin Xiu’s Phoenix Fireball became closer and closer to the standard form. An hour later, he was able to release a very accurate Phoenix image, and his flame control was more stable.
“You have a good talent for fire escape,” Itachi commented, “even though your main attribute is water.”
Lin Xiu smiled and said, “Thanks to my good teacher. Now it’s my turn to return the favor and teach you the water escape technique.”
He led Itachi to the stream and demonstrated basic water jutsu: “Water jutsu: Water Fang Bullet.”
Three sharp jets of water rose from the stream and hit the distant target accurately. Itachi observed Lin Xiu’s hand seals and chakra flow, and then began to try.
“Water Style: Water Fang Bullet.”
A thin column of water rose from the stream. It was not as powerful as Lin Xiu’s version, but it was pretty good for beginners.
“Very good.” Lin Xiu instructed, “Water jutsu requires gentle guidance, unlike the violent burst of fire jutsu. Imagine yourself as part of the flowing water and resonate with it.”
Itachi adjusted his mentality and tried again. This time the water column was thicker and more stable, leaving a noticeable dent when it hit the target.
“You are indeed a genius.” Lin Xiu praised, “You get it right away.”
The two taught each other, exchanged experiences, and improved their skills. During this time, Lin Xiu noticed that Rika and Misaki would occasionally peek over here, with admiration in their eyes.
Halfway through the training, Lin Xiu suggested that the four of them conduct a combat simulation together. Misaki and Rika were in one group, while Lin Xiu and Itachi acted alone. The rules were simple – chase and capture each other, and the one who was caught lost.
“We will definitely catch you!” Misaki declared confidently.
“Don’t be too confident.” Lin Xiu said with a smile, “Are you ready? Let’s start!”
The four of them immediately dispersed, each looking for a favorable position. Lin Xiu quickly jumped onto a large tree and hid among the branches to observe the situation. Itachi chose to stay in the middle of the open space and wait calmly; Rika and Misaki adopted a siege strategy, approaching Itachi from both sides.
Lin Xiu decided to observe how Itachi would respond. The two girls rushed towards Itachi at the same time, cooperating very well. However, Itachi easily jumped back and dodged the attack, then used the substitution technique to disappear from the spot, and a piece of wood took his place.
“So fast!” Misaki exclaimed.
Rika looked around warily: “Be careful, he could be anywhere.”
Lin Xiu took the opportunity to move, sneaking up behind Li Xiang. Just as he was about to tap her shoulder, Li Xiang suddenly turned around, and the shuriken shot out like lightning, heading straight for Lin Xiu’s face.
“Wow!” Lin Xiu quickly dodged to the side, “What a quick reaction.”
27. Special clone (old version)
Rika smiled proudly, her long hair gleaming golden in the sunlight: “I have practiced this specially.”
The two began to chase each other, and Lin Xiu deliberately slowed down to give Rika a chance to catch up. On the other side, Misaki found Itachi hiding in a tree and threw three shurikens, forcing him to jump down.
The scene was chaotic for a while, with the four chasing each other and laughter echoing in the training ground. In the end, the game ended with Misaki being tapped on the shoulder by Itachi, and Rika almost caught Lin Xiu but he cleverly avoided it.
“It was so fun!” Although Misaki lost, she was in high spirits, “Next time I will definitely catch Itachi!”
Li Xiang panted, her cheeks flushed: “Lin Xiu, you are cheating! I almost touched you.”
Lin Xiu pretended to be innocent: “A ninja’s duty is to make good use of every advantage.”
The four of them sat on the grass to rest and share their thoughts on the game. Itachi rarely showed a relaxed expression, as if he had temporarily forgotten the pressure of his family.
“Such training is very valuable,” Itachi commented, “combat awareness cannot be improved simply by practicing ninjutsu.”
Lin Xiu nodded in agreement: “You may encounter various situations during the assessment, and it is crucial to be flexible and adaptable.”
After the break, the four continued their targeted training. Lin Xiu taught the two girls some practical evasive techniques, while Itachi demonstrated several basic but practical hand seal variations to increase the speed of forming hand seals.
The sun was setting and the training was drawing to a close. The four of them packed up their equipment and prepared to leave.
“See you tomorrow, everyone.” Misaki waved goodbye and left first.
Itachi nodded and said goodbye, “Thank you for your guidance. I learned a lot.”
Only Lin Xiu and Li Xiang were left, and the atmosphere suddenly became subtle. Li Xiang lowered her head to organize her ninja tool bag, her long hair falling to cover half of her face, making her look particularly shy.
“Lin Xiu…” she said softly, “My mother said to come early tomorrow. She has prepared a lot of dishes.”
“Got it. I won’t be late.” Lin Xiu smiled. “By the way, I bought some snacks as gifts. I hope you like them.”
Li Xiang’s eyes lit up: “Really? How thoughtful!” She suddenly leaned closer and kissed Lin Xiu gently on the cheek, “This is a thank you gift.”
After saying that, she ran away with a red face, leaving Lin Xiu standing there, touching the cheek that was kissed.
“Interesting.” Lin Xiu raised his lips, “It seems that this little girl is quite attracted to me.”
It was getting late, so Lin Xiu decided to go home and rest. On the way, he thought about today’s training, especially the ninjutsu exchange with Itachi. Although they were all basic skills, learning from each other did enhance their friendship and deepen their understanding of skills.
After returning home, Lin Xiu immediately entered the strongest transformation space. In the white world, the clones that were previously arranged had completed their training and were released, and their memories and experiences had returned to the original body. He created ten new clones and assigned them more specialized tasks.
“Clones one to three, continue to study the water and fire fusion ninjutsu;
The clones of number four and five train water dragon bombs;
The sixth and seventh clones delved into the basics of illusion;
The clones of number eight and nine have enhanced physical skills;
The tenth clone studies the theory of sealing techniques.”
Lin Xiu finished the arrangements and watched the clones disperse for training. He himself went to the lake area, ready to try a more challenging task – leaving the clone in the strongest transformation space for more than a day.
Theoretically, the shadow clone will automatically dissolve due to chakra consumption. However, if a method can be found to maintain the existence of the clone in the strongest transformation space, it will greatly improve the training efficiency. Lin Xiu created a special clone and injected double chakra into it.
“Your mission is to try to survive here for more than 24 hours, and record the chakra consumption patterns and feelings during this time.”
The clone nodded and accepted the task. Lin Xiu exited the strongest transformation space and returned to the real world. If this experiment is successful, it will be a major breakthrough.
The next day, Lin Xiu attended school classes as planned, and was looking forward to his appointment at Rika’s house in the evening. In class, Teacher Suzuki explained in detail the contents and scoring criteria of the midterm exam. In addition to the actual combat, there were also written tests, ninjutsu demonstrations, and physical fitness tests.
“Special reminder,” Mr. Suzuki said at last, “the actual combat will be judged by senior teachers, so don’t have any fluke mentality. This assessment is related to the special training camp quota, I hope everyone will take it seriously.”
After school, Lin Xiu went home, changed into neat clothes, took the prepared red bean cake, and went to Li Xiang’s house. Li Xiang’s house is located in the northwest area of ​​the village. It is a typical Konoha house with several seasonal flowers and plants planted in front of the door, which is warm and elegant.
As soon as Lin Xiu walked to the door, Li Xiang couldn’t wait to open it: “You’re here! Come in!”
Today, Rika didn’t wear a ninja costume, but a pink dress, which made her skin look like snow and her features look like paintings. Her hair was also carefully groomed and draped over her shoulders, exuding a faint fragrance.
“This is a gift.” Lin Xiu handed over the carefully wrapped red bean cake.
Rika took it and smiled sweetly, “Thank you! Mom is busy in the kitchen. I’ll take you to see her.”
She took Lin Xiu’s hand and pulled him into the house.
The whole house is warmly decorated, with family photos hanging on the walls, showing a harmonious family atmosphere.
Rika’s mother, Miyuki Amano, was busy in the kitchen. When she saw Lin Xiu coming in, she immediately put down her work and walked over to greet him.
28. Charming (old version)
“This is Lin Xiu, right? Li Xiang often mentioned you.”
Miyuki looks to be in her early thirties and is well-maintained, like a mature version of Rika.
She was wearing plain home clothes, but her elegant temperament and graceful figure could not be concealed. When she smiled, the corners of her eyes slightly raised, showing her charming demeanor.
“Hello, Auntie.” Lin Xiu bowed politely, “Sorry to bother you.”
“Don’t be so formal.” Miyuki smiled, “Rika said you took good care of her, and our whole family is very grateful.”
“Rika-san has helped me a lot, too.” Lin Xiu said modestly, handing over the gift, “It’s just a little gift from me, I hope you like it.”
Miyuki took the red bean cake, with surprise in her eyes: “Ah, it’s from the old shop at the entrance of the village! It just so happens that I love to eat this, you are really thoughtful.”
Li Xiang laughed secretly: “Lin Xiu bought it specially yesterday.”
“Thank you even more.” Miyuki touched Lin Xiu’s head, “Come, sit down first, the food will be ready soon.”
Lin Xiu followed Rika to the living room. There were several ninja-related calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall. It seemed that this family had great respect for the ninja profession.
“Did Dad go on the mission?” Lin Xiu asked.
Rika nodded, “Yeah, he left the day before yesterday. He said he was heading to the border of the Wind Country. He’s a Chunin, so he often takes on missions like this.”
Lin Xiu wrote down this information. Rika’s father was a Chunin, and was on border missions, which meant that he had a decent status in the village and might be a useful network in the future.
Dinner was quickly prepared and the family sat around the dining table. Miyuki’s dishes were delicious, especially the stewed meat, which was just as Rika had said, tender and juicy, making people’s appetites grow.
“Lin Xiu, I heard that your parents…are gone?” Mixue asked cautiously.
“Yes.” Lin Xiu nodded, “They died one after another two years ago.”
“Poor child.” Miyuki looked sympathetic, “It must be hard to live alone, right?”
“I’m used to it.” Lin Xiu said calmly, “My father left me the basic ninja training methods, and I have been practicing according to his teachings.”
“No wonder you are so much better than your peers.” Miyuki said approvingly, “Rika said you have the best grades in the class, and even the teacher praised you.”
Rika blushed: “Mom! Don’t be like this…”
Miyuki chuckled, “What’s there to be shy about? It’s just the truth.” She turned to Lin Xiu and said, “Come to our house for dinner more often in the future. It’s boring to eat alone.”
“Thank you so much, Auntie.” Lin Xiu responded politely, while thinking in his mind. This invitation was just what he wanted. It would give him the opportunity to get to know Rika’s family better and cultivate a stronger relationship.
After dinner, Miyuki cleaned up the dishes while Rika took Lin Xiu to her room to look at her treasured ninjutsu scrolls.
Rika’s room was neat and elegant, with a few photos of the ninja school on the wall. Various ninjutsu theory books were neatly arranged on the bookshelf, and on the bedside table was an exquisite photo frame with a photo of Rika and her parents.
“Look, this is a scroll from my father’s collection.” Rika took out a scroll from the drawer and unfolded it carefully. “It’s about basic medical ninjutsu.”
Lin Xiu took the scroll and looked at it carefully. The content was more in-depth than what was taught in school, with clear illustrations and detailed descriptions of the key points of chakra control.
“Very valuable information.” Lin Xiu commented, “Is your father a medical ninja?”
“No, but he knows some basic medical skills,” Rika explained, “and has saved many of his companions on the battlefield.”
The two studied the scroll together and exchanged their thoughts from time to time. Lin Xiu found that Rika was very interested in medical ninjutsu and had a good understanding of it.
“You want to be a medical ninja?”
Rika nodded, “Yes, becoming a legendary medical-nin like Lady Tsunade is my goal.”
“That requires extremely high chakra control accuracy.” Lin Xiu analyzed, “You have good talent. As long as you practice hard, you will definitely succeed.”
Rika’s eyes lit up, “Really? I’m so happy to be recognized by a genius like you!”
The two chatted about many ninja-related topics in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Time passed unnoticed until Miyuki knocked on the door to remind them that it was already late.
“Lin Xiu, it’s getting dark. Do you want to stay here for a night?” Miyuki asked with concern. “I can prepare a guest room for you.”
Lin Xiu thought for a moment and said, “Don’t bother me, Auntie. My home is nearby, and it only takes a few minutes to walk there.”
“Okay then, Rika will walk you to the door.”
Li Xiang nodded and accompanied Lin Xiu downstairs. When they reached the door, she suddenly grabbed Lin Xiu’s sleeve.
“Lin Xiu…thank you for coming today.” She whispered, “Mom likes you very much.”
“I like the atmosphere in your home, too.” Lin Xiu said sincerely, “It feels very warm.”
Rika blushed, “Come over more often…okay?”
“Of course.” Lin Xiu smiled and squeezed her hand gently, “Good night, Rika.”
“Good night…”
After leaving Rika’s house, Lin Xiu was walking on the way home in a happy mood. This visit not only enhanced his relationship with Rika, but also won the favor of her mother. More importantly, he saw the medical ninjutsu scroll and gained new knowledge.
After returning home, Lin Xiu immediately entered the strongest transformation space to check the condition of the special clone. To his surprise, the clone still existed, and although most of the chakra had been consumed, it was still in good condition.
“Report the situation.”
The clone nodded: “It has been maintained for twelve hours. I found that the chakra consumption rate in the strongest transformation space is about 30% slower than in the real world. This may be the reason why I can last so long.”
“Anything special?”
“I have made an important discovery.” The clone said excitedly, “When I was meditating in the lake, I found that I could absorb a special energy from the strongest transformation space itself to replenish chakra. This energy seems to exist at the boundary of space.”
Lin Xiu’s eyes lit up: “Take me to see it.”
The clone brought Lin Xiu to the edge of the lake and pointed to a fluctuating area at the junction of the water surface and the white space.
29. A piece of cake (old version)
“Right there, there is a flow of energy. I tried to channel it into my body and found that I could convert it into chakra.”
Lin Xiu tried to sense it, and indeed he felt a weak but pure energy flow. He reached out and touched it, and a warm and comfortable feeling flowed into his body.
“This is amazing!” Lin Xiu exclaimed, “If we can master the use of this energy, the clone can theoretically last indefinitely!”
He immediately tried to guide this energy into his body. It was a little difficult at first, but after more than a dozen attempts, he finally figured out the technique. After this energy enters the body, it will automatically transform into chakra that matches its own attributes.
“I understand.” Lin Xiu suddenly realized, “The strongest transformation space is not only a training ground, but also a source of energy!”
He instructed his clones how to absorb this energy more efficiently, and he also joined in the experiment. Two hours later, they all mastered the basic method – through specific meditation postures and breathing rhythms, they could greatly improve the efficiency of energy absorption.
“Continue the experiment.” Lin Xiu said to his clone, “The goal is to try to maintain it for more than 48 hours. At the same time, record all the details of energy absorption.”
The clone nodded and accepted the task. Lin Xiu exited the strongest transformation space with satisfaction and returned to the real world. This discovery is of great significance. If the clone can exist and train in the strongest transformation space for a long time, his progress will be further improved.
Lying on the bed, Lin Xiu thought about what he had gained today. He had a closer relationship with Rika’s family, learned the basics of medical ninjutsu, and discovered a new function of the strongest transformation space. Everything was moving in the ideal direction.
“Next, I will focus on preparing for the midterm exam.” Lin Xiu said to himself, “I will try to get a place in the special training camp and learn more advanced ninjutsu.”
With this expectation, he slowly fell asleep.
It was the day of the midterm exam and the weather was fine. Lin Xiu arrived at school early and saw that the students in the classroom had different expressions. Some were pacing nervously, some were concentrating on reviewing, and some were cheering each other up.
When Li Xiang saw Lin Xiu, she immediately ran over and asked, “Are you nervous?”
“Not bad.” Lin Xiu smiled, “How are your preparations going?”
“Shuriken and substitution techniques are no problem, but I’m a little worried about the written test.” Rika bit her lip, which was so cute.
Lin Xiu patted her shoulder and said, “Relax, you are well prepared.”
Misaki also came over. She had tied her hair into a high ponytail today, which made her look particularly energetic. “Lin Xiu, did you say that the opponents will be randomly assigned in actual combat? I’m so scared of running into you or Itachi.”
“The probability is very small, relax.” Lin Xiu comforted, looking at Itachi who was sitting alone in the corner, “You guys review first, I’ll go check on Itachi.”
Walking up to Itachi, Lin Xiu found that he looked tired, but his eyes were unusually determined.
“Is everything okay?” Lin Xiu asked.
Itachi nodded, “The family training is a little intense, but it won’t be a problem.”
“Don’t force yourself.” Lin Xiu said softly, “What are your plans after the assessment?”
“Keep training,” Itachi replied calmly, “My father wants me to improve my strength as quickly as possible.”
Lin Xiu was thoughtful. Fugaku urged his son to become stronger, which might be related to the Uchiha clan’s plan. The conflict between the Uchiha clan and the Konoha high-level officials has been going on for a long time, and perhaps they are secretly preparing some action.
“If you need to relax, you can always come and spar with me.” Lin Xiu patted Itachi’s shoulder, “It’s good for us to learn from each other.”
Itachi smiled, “Thank you.”
As the two were talking, Teacher Suzuki walked into the classroom with a stack of test papers in his hand.
“Quiet!” He looked around the class, “The assessment will begin now. The first item is a written test, which will last for one hour. Please put away all books and notes, leaving only pens and test papers.”
The teaching assistant quickly distributed the test papers. The only sounds in the classroom were the turning of pages and the rustling of pens across paper. Lin Xiu glanced at the questions and couldn’t help but laugh secretly – these questions were a piece of cake for him. Chakra theory, ninjutsu history, tactical analysis, none of them could stump him.
He wrote down the answer quickly while observing other students. Rika bit the tip of her pen, frowning slightly, as if she was having difficulty; Itachi remained calm and wrote without stopping; someone in the back row of the classroom had already started scratching his head, obviously stumped by the question.
Forty minutes later, Lin Xiu had finished all the questions and even checked them again. He put down his pen and signaled to Mr. Suzuki.
“Lin Xiu, you finished it so quickly?” Teacher Suzuki was a little surprised. He came over to collect the papers and whispered, “Are you sure you don’t want to check it again?”
30. Who is the opponent? (Old version)
“No need, teacher.” Lin Xiu said confidently.
Teacher Suzuki nodded and took the test paper away. The other students looked at Lin Xiu with surprise and admiration. Rika winked at him and continued to answer the questions.
An hour later, Mr. Suzuki announced the end of the written test and collected all the test papers.
“Next is the Ninjutsu demonstration. Please gather in the playground and take the test in order of your student numbers.”
The students filed out of the classroom and came to the wide playground. Various testing equipment had been set up here – throwing targets, a substitute test area, a transformation scoring table, etc. Several jonin stood at the edge of the field, holding scoring sheets in their hands. They would serve as examiners.
Lin Xiu recognized one of them as Kakashi and nodded to him. Kakashi’s eyes curved into crescents and he smiled back.
“Go in order according to student numbers!” Teacher Suzuki announced loudly, “Everyone has five minutes to demonstrate basic ninjutsu, including substitution techniques, transformation techniques, and clone techniques. Then you have five minutes to demonstrate your personal specialty ninjutsu, which can be any skill you have mastered.”
The test began, and students took the stage one after another. Most of them performed mediocrely, barely passing the basic ninjutsu, and their special ninjutsu had almost no highlights. It was not until Uchiha Itachi took the stage that the situation changed.
Itachi’s basic ninjutsu was flawless, and every move was precise. When the special skills demonstration began, he took a deep breath and formed a seal: 寅-巳-午-寅-辰.
“Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!”
A huge fireball burst out, with a diameter of more than three meters, and the hot air swept across the playground. The fireball flew into the air and eventually dissipated in the sky. There was a burst of exclamations from the sidelines, and even the examiners whispered to each other and nodded continuously.
“As expected of Uchiha.” Someone praised in a low voice.
Next it was Lin Xiu’s turn. He walked to the center of the venue, bowed to the examiners, and then began to demonstrate basic ninjutsu. He performed each of the substitution technique, transformation technique, and clone technique flawlessly. Unlike the others, his movements were not only accurate, but also revealed a calm and confident attitude.
“Next is the demonstration of special skills.” Lin Xiu said to the examiner, “I will demonstrate the Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique.”
As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar. As a B-level ninjutsu, Water Dragon Bullet was usually only mastered by Chunin. A student from a ninja school dared to try it, which meant he was either arrogant or really powerful.
Kakashi narrowed his eyes, obviously very interested in Lin Xiu’s choice.
Lin Xiu walked to the pool at the edge of the venue and quickly formed seals with his hands: Yin-Si-Wu-Hai-Mao-Xu.
The water in the pool churned violently, and a water dragon rose into the air, with a perfect and lifelike shape. The water dragon circled in the air, then swooped down towards the open space in the distance, hitting the ground and splashing huge water.
The whole audience was silent, and then burst into warm applause. Even the usually calm examiners showed surprise and quickly recorded it on the score sheet. Kakashi’s eyes were shining with approval and pride.
Lin Xiu turned to the examiner, bowed again, and then walked back to the team calmly.
“That’s amazing!” Rika grabbed his hand excitedly, “You can actually use Water Dragon Bomb!”
Misaki’s eyes sparkled with admiration: “Lin Xiu, how did you learn this? This is a B-level ninjutsu!”
“Just practicing hard.” Lin Xiu said modestly, glancing at Itachi who was standing not far away. Itachi nodded to him, with admiration in his eyes.
After the Ninjutsu demonstration, Suzuki announced a short break before the final actual combat. The students gathered in groups of three or four to discuss, and the atmosphere was tense and exciting.
Lin Xiu found a quiet corner to sit down, adjust his breathing, and save his energy for the next game. Not long after, Li Xiang came over with two bottles of water.
“Here you go.” She handed over a bottle. “You must be thirsty, right?”
“Thank you.” Lin Xiu took the water and took a big sip.
Li Xiang sat down beside him, her skirt fluttering slightly, revealing a small section of her snow-white calves. She asked softly, “Lin Xiu, who do you think I will pick as my opponent?”
31. Fierce Smile (Old Version)
“I don’t know, but no matter who you are, just do your best.”
“What if… you’re the one picked?” Rika asked nervously.
Lin Xiu smiled: “Then I will take it seriously. This is my respect for you.”
Rika took a deep breath and said, “Well, I’ll do my best too!”
The break was over quickly, and Teacher Suzuki called everyone to gather, holding a lottery box in his hand.
“Next is the actual combat confrontation. Each person draws a number from the box and then competes according to the published match table. The rules are simple – stop when you are done, and do not use ninjutsu that may cause serious injuries. Once the referee calls a stop, the fight ends immediately. Do you understand?”
“Understood!” the students answered in unison.
The drawing of lots began, and everyone stepped forward in turn. Lin Xiu drew number 7, and Itachi drew number 16, which meant that they were in different divisions and would only meet if they both won. Rika drew number 12, and Misaki drew number 3.
Teacher Suzuki announced the matchup schedule: Lin Xiu’s first round opponent was Yamamoto Kenta, a boy with a strong physique but mediocre ninjutsu skills; Rika faced the class beauty Shiraishi Rin; Misaki’s opponent was Suzuki Naoto, who was at the bottom of the class in terms of strength; and Itachi’s opponent was Yamazaki Takuya, who was ranked third in the class.
“The competition will start soon, please get ready,” Teacher Suzuki announced.
The playground was divided into four battle areas, each with a jonin referee. Lin Xiu and Yamamoto were assigned to the first area, and the referee was Kakashi.
“Please both parties stand in the center of the field.” Kakashi said lazily, “Start when you are ready.”
Lin Xiu and Yamamoto stood facing each other, five meters apart. Yamamoto rubbed his hands nervously, while Lin Xiu looked calm.
“Begin!” Kakashi announced.
Yamamoto immediately formed a seal: “Clone Technique!”
Three Yamamoto clones appeared, forming an encirclement. Lin Xiu stood still, carefully observing the subtle differences of each clone.
“Found it.” He said softly, quickly pulled out a kunai, and threw it accurately at the clone on the right.
With a “bang”, the clone disappeared – it was the real person pretending to be the clone. Yamamoto jumped out of the smoke in surprise, not expecting his disguise to be exposed so quickly.
“How do you know it was me?”
Lin Xiu didn’t answer, but rushed to Yamamoto and slashed at his neck. Yamamoto barely dodged and counterattacked, punching Lin Xiu in the face.
Lin Xiu easily turned sideways, grabbed Yamamoto’s wrist and twisted it, while his other hand had already put the kunai against his throat.
“it’s over.”
From start to finish, it took no more than ten seconds. Kakashi waved his hand and said, “The winner is Lin Xiu!”
Yamamoto sighed in annoyance, but also patted Lin Xiu’s shoulder in admiration: “You are too strong.”
Lin Xiu smiled and thanked him, then left the venue. The first round of the competition continued, and Rika defeated Shiraishi Rin with her accurate shuriken throwing; Misaki used her speed advantage to easily defeat Suzuki Naoto; Itachi and Yamazaki’s competition was the most intense, but in the end Itachi used Fire Style: Phoenix Fireball to force his opponent back and won.
The second round matchup schedule was soon announced: Lin Xiu vs. Inuzuka Kiba, Rika vs. Akimichi Chouji, Misaki vs. Hyuga Hinata, and Itachi vs. Nara Shikaku.
Inuzuka Kiba walked onto the field with his little white dog Akamaru, full of confidence: “I heard that you are very powerful, but Akamaru and I will not give up easily!”
Lin Xiu nodded and said, “Please give me your guidance.”
“Start!” the referee announced.
Ya immediately squatted down and formed seals with his hands: “Ninja technique: Four-legged technique!”
His nails and teeth became sharp, and he crouched on the ground like a wild animal, his momentum suddenly changing. Akamaru also bared his teeth and took an attacking stance.
“Up! Akamaru!”
Inuzuka Kiba and Akamaru pounced on Lin Xiu at the same time, at an extremely fast speed and with perfect coordination. Lin Xiu quickly jumped back to avoid the first wave of attacks, while forming seals with both hands.
Three sharp water jets rose from the water on the ground and hit Kiba and Akamaru. Kiba barely dodged, but Akamaru was hit by the water jets and flew backwards.
“Akamaru!” Ya shouted worriedly, and rushed towards Lin Xiu even more angrily, “You will pay the price!”
Lin Xiu dodged Ya’s claws and kneed him in the abdomen. Ya cried out in pain but still held onto Lin Xiu’s sleeves tightly, not letting him get away.
“I got you!” Ya showed a ferocious smile.
32. I was stunned! (Old version)
Lin Xiu was not in a hurry, and formed seals with his hands again: “Water Style: Water Wave!”
A stream of water surged from under his feet, forming a circular wave that spread out in all directions. Ya was not prepared for this move, and was hit by the wave and lost his balance, loosening his grip. Lin Xiu took the opportunity to jump up, swooping down from the air, with the kunai in his hand pointed directly at Ya’s throat.
“Give up the defeat.”
Kiba glanced at Akamaru who was trembling outside the arena, gritted his teeth and nodded: “I give up.”
The referee announced that Lin Xiu won. Ya brushed off the water stains on his body in annoyance, picked up Akamaru and left. Lin Xiu bowed to him to show his respect.
Other matches also ended one after another. Rika defeated Akimichi Chouji with a clever use of the Substitution Technique, Misaki was defeated by Hinata Hyuga’s Byakugan, and Itachi easily defeated Nara Shikaku, despite the latter’s shadow imitation technique.
Semi-final matchups: Lin Xiu vs. Hyuga Hinata, Itachi vs. Rika.
The match between Lin Xiu and Hyuga Hinata attracted great attention. The Byakugan of the Hyuga clan is a powerful bloodline limit, and the strength shown by Lin Xiu is far beyond his peers.
“The Byakugan’s ability to see through things is very troublesome.” Lin Xiu thought to himself, “But her attack range is limited. As long as we keep our distance, we will have an advantage.”
Hinata immediately opened her Byakugan, with veins surfacing around her eyes: “Byakugan!”
She rushed towards Lin Xiu quickly, with her hands in a soft fist position. Lin Xiu did not meet her head-on, but quickly retreated to distance himself.
“Water Style: Water Bullet Technique!”
A series of water bullets spurted out of Lin Xiu’s mouth and hit Hinata directly. Hinata dodged flexibly and continued to approach. When the distance was shortened to two meters, she suddenly accelerated and sent her soft fist straight to Lin Xiu’s chest.
“Eight Trigrams Palm, Second Palm!”
At the critical moment, Lin Xiu used the substitution technique, and a piece of wood was hit instead of him. He appeared behind Hinata, and while she was surprised, he raised his kunai and pressed it against the back of her neck.
Hinata widened her eyes in surprise: “I… I didn’t even see your Substitution Technique…”
The referee announced that Lin Xiu won. There was warm applause from the sidelines. The soft fist of the Hyuga clan was almost invincible in close combat. Lin Xiu was able to defeat Hinata, showing amazing strength.
In the other semi-final, the match between Itachi and Rika was a foregone conclusion. Although Rika tried her best to display what she had learned, she still had a clear gap against the Uchiha genius. However, her courage and skills won her a lot of applause.
Thus, the final matchup is revealed: Lin Xiu vs. Uchiha Itachi.
This duel attracted the attention of all the teachers and students in the school, and even several jonin came to watch. Who will win the battle between the two geniuses?
Lin Xiu and Itachi stood facing each other, with fighting spirit flashing in each other’s eyes.
“Don’t hold back.” Lin Xiu said softly.
Itachi nodded: “Same here.”
“The final begins!”
The two men moved at the same time, so fast that ordinary students could hardly see their movements. Lin Xiu drew out his kunai, and Itachi also showed his shuriken, and the metal collided, sparks flew.
After a series of close combat, the two men distanced themselves and formed seals almost at the same time.
The huge fireball and the water dragon collided in the air, and the steam exploded and scattered, and the battlefield was covered with white mist. Under the cover of the mist, Lin Xiu quietly approached Itachi, preparing for a surprise attack.
However, Itachi’s perception ability was beyond imagination. He accurately captured Lin Xiu’s position and the shuriken broke through the mist. Lin Xiu dodged sideways, but his sleeve was still cut.
“As expected of Itachi.” Lin Xiu praised, while forming seals with both hands, “Water Style: Water Hidden Technique!”
His body gradually became transparent and merged with the mist. Itachi looked around vigilantly, and suddenly, his eyes lit up, he turned around quickly, and attacked with a kunai.
With a crisp “ding” sound, Lin Xiu appeared and blocked Itachi’s attack with the kunai in his hand.
“How did you find me?”
Itachi smiled, “The Water Hidden Technique will leave faint water marks on the ground.”
The two fought again, using both ninjutsu and taijutsu, and the fight was evenly matched. The students watching the fight were stunned, as this level was beyond the student level and comparable to a Chunin duel.
33. Sorry, I created this myself (old version)
The battle lasted for ten minutes, and both of them consumed a lot of chakra.
Lin Xiu secretly calculated that if he was in the strongest transformation space, his chakra would be enough to suppress Itachi, but in the real world, the gap between the two was not that big.
“It’s time to end it.” Lin Xiu whispered, quickly forming seals with his hands, “Water Style: Burning Water Bullet!”
This was his original ninjutsu developed in the strongest transformation space, combining the two chakras of water and fire. A ball of boiling water broke through the air and hit Itachi’s chest.
Itachi’s eyes widened, obviously not expecting this strange ninjutsu. He instinctively dodged sideways, but the burning water bullet suddenly split into dozens of small water droplets in the air, forming a barrage of attacks.
With a “puff”, a few drops of scorching water hit Itachi’s shoulder, burning it and leaving a red mark. Itachi groaned, but quickly adjusted his posture and formed seals with his hands.
The fireball shaped like a phoenix rushed straight towards Lin Xiu. Lin Xiu knew that this fireball was different from ordinary fireballs. Its direction could be changed temporarily, making it difficult to defend against. He gave up dodging and chose to confront it head-on.
“Water Style: Water Wall Technique!”
A water wall rose from the ground, blocking Lin Xiu. The Phoenix fireball hit the water wall, and a large amount of steam exploded, but the water wall also collapsed. Taking advantage of this moment, Lin Xiu jumped out and stabbed Itachi’s throat with the kunai in his hand.
Itachi also seized the opportunity and pointed his kunai directly at Lin Xiu’s heart. The two crossed each other in the air, each stopping behind the other, with the kunai against the vital points.
The whole audience was silent.
“Draw!” the referee announced loudly, “Both contestants are evenly matched and both won first place!”
The applause rang out like thunder, and the teachers and students stood up one after another, cheering for this wonderful duel. Lin Xiu and Itachi smiled at each other, put away their weapons, and bowed to each other.
“Your water jutsu attainments have surpassed my imagination.” Itachi said sincerely.
“Your fire escape is equally amazing.” Lin Xiu responded.
Sensei Suzuki stepped forward with a smile on his face, “Congratulations to both of you for showing abilities far beyond your student level. According to the assessment rules, you will both receive places in the special training camp and receive direct instruction from the jonin.”
Lin Xiu and Itachi nodded in thanks. The students gathered around and discussed the exciting duel. Rika squeezed next to Lin Xiu, her eyes shining with admiration.
“Lin Xiu, you are so amazing! What is that water and fire combined ninjutsu? I have never seen it before!”
“The water-burning bomb is something I invented myself,” Lin Xiu said modestly, “It’s not perfect yet.”
“Self-created?!” Rika’s eyes widened, “You can create your own ninjutsu at the age of six?”
Lin Xiu smiled but did not answer. At this time, Kakashi came over with approval in his eyes.
“It was a wonderful game.” He said to Lin Xiu, “Especially the water bomb, it was very creative. Come to the seventh training ground tomorrow afternoon, I have something to teach you.”
“Yes, Kakashi-sensei.”
The test was over and the students left one after another. Lin Xiu packed up his equipment and prepared to go home to rest. This game consumed a lot of his chakra and he needed to recover as soon as possible.
When he walked out of the school gate, he unexpectedly found Hongdou waiting by the tree. Today, Hongdou was wearing a tight mesh jacket and a thin windbreaker, with her slender legs wrapped in a tight skirt, exuding the charm of a mature woman.
“Sister Hongdou?” Lin Xiu asked in surprise, “Why are you here?”
Anko walked forward, her eyes gleaming with excitement, “I was just passing by and saw your match with Uchiha Itachi.”
She bent down and put her face close to Lin Xiu, “That water and fire fusion ninjutsu is very interesting. Did you create it yourself?”
34. Lin Xiu, aren’t you lonely when you are alone? (Old version)
Lin Xiu nodded, secretly happy.
Hongdou is an expert in illusion, and being able to arouse her interest will definitely help me learn illusion.
“The Burning Water Bomb is a fusion of the two chakras of water and fire.”
“Genius.” Hongdou praised softly, “Don’t forget the illusion class tomorrow afternoon. Judging from your level of chakra control, you should be able to get started quickly.”
Hongdou nodded with satisfaction, turned and left, leaving behind a burst of fragrance.
Lin Xiu watched her retreating figure, thinking about tomorrow’s arrangements in his mind – special training with Kakashi in the morning, learning illusion from Red Bean in the afternoon, and taking time to teach Naruto in the evening.
The schedule is tight, but every item is crucial to future plans.
After returning home, Lin Xiu immediately entered the strongest transformation space to check the condition of that special clone.
To his surprise, the clone not only survived for more than 24 hours, but was in good condition, with chakra reserves maintained at a moderate level.
The clone said excitedly: “I have found a more effective method of absorbing energy. If you meditate at the border of the white space, the energy absorption rate will increase by about 50%. And I try to store the absorbed energy in specific meridians in the body to form an energy pool, so that it can be maintained for a long time.”
“Great!” Lin Xiu clapped his hands in praise. “This means that theoretically the clone can exist indefinitely in the strongest transformation space, constantly training and learning.”
He immediately tried the new energy absorption method, and indeed his efficiency increased greatly.
At the same time, he also checked the results of other clones who were in training.
The scorching water bomb has developed three variations, each for a different combat scenario;
The control of the water dragon bomb is more precise, and the direction can be changed at will in the air;
There have also been breakthroughs in the basic theory of illusion, and simple illusions can now be created.
“Next, I want to try a more daring experiment.”
Lin Xiu said to the special clone, “You continue to explore energy absorption techniques. I will create more long-term clones to delve into different fields.”
The clone nodded and accepted the task.
Lin Xiu exited the strongest transformation space, returned to the real world, and prepared dinner.
Today’s assessment and battle consumed a lot of physical strength and chakra, and energy needs to be replenished.
While I was cooking noodles, the doorbell suddenly rang.
Lin Xiu walked to the door vigilantly and saw through the peephole that Rika and Misaki were standing outside the door with food bags in their hands.
“Lin Xiu, it’s us!” Rika shouted.
Lin Xiu opened the door and asked in surprise, “Why are you here?”
Rika held up the bag of food and smiled sweetly, “Come and celebrate your victory! We brought ingredients and wanted to make you a meal.”
Misaki also came forward and said, “Yes! You did a great job. You deserve to be celebrated.”
Today, Rika changed into home clothes. The pink top brought out her fair skin, and the shorts showed off her long legs.
Misaki was wearing a loose T-shirt, the hem of which just covered the edge of her shorts, appearing and disappearing when she walked, tempting people to fantasize.
Lin Xiu smiled and made way for the door: “Then I’ll have to trouble the two chefs.”
The two girls entered the cabin cheerfully and immediately took over the kitchen.
They washed the vegetables, cut the meat and put it into the pot skillfully. Soon, the aroma filled the air.
Lin Xiu sat aside, observing their busy figures with great interest.
“Lin Xiu,” Misaki asked while cooking, “How did you learn so many advanced ninjutsu? You even know the Water Dragon Bullet, it’s incredible.”
Lin Xiu replied casually: “Just read more books and practice more.”
Rika took a can of juice from the refrigerator and poured it into three cups. “It can’t be just that. My father said that the water dragon bullet requires at least the amount of chakra and control of a Chunin level.”
“Maybe my affinity for water-attribute chakra is higher.” Lin Xiu said vaguely, cleverly changing the subject, “The dishes you cook look delicious.”
Misaki raised her chin proudly: “Of course, I have been helping my mother cook since I was a child.”
Rika was not to be outdone: “I’m also good at cooking, especially stewing meat, which is my father’s favorite.”
The two girls chatted with each other, showing off their cooking skills.
Soon, a sumptuous dinner was served on the table – braised pork, steamed fish, stir-fried vegetables, and a pot of hot miso soup.
“Let’s eat!” Misaki cheered.
The three of them sat around a small table and enjoyed the food.
Lin Xiu was generous with his praise, which made the two girls blush and their eyes sparkle with joy.
“By the way,” Lin Xiu asked while eating braised pork, “Do you know anything about the special training camp?”
Rika shook her head: “I’m not sure, but I heard that advanced ninjutsu and tactics are taught directly by the Jonin.”
“My cousin has participated in it.” Misaki added, “He said that the special training is very hard, but the benefits are huge. The most important thing is that he can be exposed to knowledge that he can’t learn in normal times.”
Lin Xiu nodded, feeling even more excited.
If I could access more advanced ninjutsu information in the special training camp, it would undoubtedly accelerate my progress.
After dinner, the two girls took the initiative to clean up the dishes.
Lin Xiu wanted to help, but Misaki waved his hand and refused.
“You are the protagonist today, just sit down and take a rest.”
Rika was washing dishes in front of the sink, with her sleeves rolled up to reveal her fair arms.
The sunlight slanted in from the window, giving her a layer of gold, making her incredibly beautiful.
Lin Xiu couldn’t help but look at it a few more times and secretly praised it in his heart.
This girl not only has a gentle personality, but her appearance is also becoming more and more outstanding. She will definitely be a great beauty in the future.
After cleaning the kitchen, the three of them chatted in the living room.
Misaki looked around and asked curiously, “Lin Xiu, aren’t you lonely living here alone?”
35. Bold Confession (Old Version)
Lin Xiu shrugged: “I’m used to it. After my parents passed away, I’m the only one left here.”
Rika’s eyes flashed with pity: “If you feel lonely, you can always come to my house. My mother always said that our house is very big, and it will be more lively with more people.”
Misaki nodded in agreement, “You’re welcome at my house, too! My mom heard that you did well in the test today, and she really wants to meet you.”
Lin Xiu smiled: “Thank you for the invitation, I will definitely visit you if I have the chance.”
He thought to himself that building closer ties with these two families would only be beneficial to his future plans. Both girls’ families had a certain status in the village, and more allies were better than more enemies. More importantly, the more the two girls relied on him, the easier it would be to get them to do things for him in the future.
As the sky gradually darkened, Misaki glanced at the clock on the wall: “Ah, it’s already so late, I should go home.”
Rika also stood up, “I have to go too. Mom will be worried.”
Lin Xiu offered to take them home: “It’s getting dark, I’ll take you home.”
The two girls looked at each other and smiled sweetly: “Okay.”
The three of them went out and walked along the dim street lights of Konoha Village. Misaki’s house was closer, so they arrived first. Her house was a beautiful two-story building with various flowers and plants planted in the courtyard.
“Thank you for taking me back.” Misaki stopped in front of the door and turned to face Lin Xiu, “See you tomorrow?”
“See you tomorrow.” Lin Xiu nodded.
Misaki suddenly came forward and kissed Lin Xiu lightly on the cheek: “This is a reward because you were so awesome today.” After saying that, she ran into the house with a blushing face.
When Li Xiang saw this, her expression became complicated. Lin Xiu turned to her and pretended not to notice her strangeness: “Let’s go, I’ll take you home.”
The two walked slowly along the quiet street, the atmosphere was subtle.
“Lin Xiu…” Rika finally broke the silence, “Do you… like Misaki?”
Lin Xiu raised his eyebrows: “Why do you ask?”
“Nothing, just curious.” Rika lowered her head, her long hair covering half of her face, “She is very beautiful and lively…”
Lin Xiu smiled: “Misaki is indeed good, but I am more focused on ninjutsu training now.” He paused deliberately, “But you are also very good, Rika.”
Rika looked up suddenly, surprise flashing in her eyes: “Really?”
“Of course.” Lin Xiu said gently, “You are gentle and considerate, and the food you cook is delicious. You will definitely be a good wife in the future.”
Rika’s cheeks flushed, and her voice was so low that it was almost inaudible: “If…if you need a wife in the future, will you consider me?”
Lin Xiu pretended to think: “Let me think about it… If you continue to improve like today and become an excellent ninja, I will probably consider it.”
Rika’s eyes lit up with hope: “I will work hard! I will definitely become stronger!”
The two chatted and laughed as they walked to the door of Rika’s house. When saying goodbye, Rika imitated Misaki and kissed Lin Xiu on the face, then ran into the house quickly, leaving Lin Xiu standing there with a smile on his face.
“Girls are so simple.” He touched the kissed cheek and turned away.
After returning home, Lin Xiu immediately entered the strongest transformation space. This time he did not disturb his clone who was practicing, but went directly to the border area of ​​the white space, preparing for a deeper exploration.
The fluctuations at the border were more obvious than before, and seemed to be changing as his strength grew. Lin Xiu reached out and touched it, and a stream of information poured into his mind.
[The strongest transformation space detects that the host’s strength has increased…Unlock new function: Mind image manifestation]“Mental image materialization? What function is this?”
Lin Xiu concentrated his mind and tried to understand this new function. Soon, he realized its meaning – through strong thoughts, the scenes or objects in his mind can be materialized in the strongest transformation space.
He closed his eyes and imagined an exquisite kunai – sharp blade, perfectly balanced, with red cloth wrapped around the handle. When he opened his eyes, he was surprised to find that he was holding the imagined kunai in his hands, every detail was exactly the same.
Lin Xiu wielded the kunai, which felt just like the real thing. He used it to cut a nearby tree trunk, leaving a deep scratch.
“This is not an illusion, but a real object!”
He continued to experiment, visualizing more objects—shurikens, ninja scrolls, even a comfortable bed. Each one was perfectly realized and functional.
“The value of this ability is immeasurable.” Lin Xiu thought excitedly, “I can materialize all kinds of training equipment here, even advanced ninja tools that I can’t normally touch!”
He tried to materialize a more complex item – a complete set of Sealing Technique research materials. Surprisingly, this also worked! A thick stack of scrolls appeared in front of him, which recorded in detail the theories and practical methods of Sealing Techniques from basic to advanced.
“Anything I can imagine can be realized here…”
36, this is already amazing (old version)
Lin Xiu flipped through the materialized sealing technique information and found that although the content came from his imagination, it was much more detailed than what he actually knew, as if the strongest transformation space helped him fill in the gaps in his knowledge.
“This may be the result of the strongest transformation space based on my existing knowledge, which helps me to think further.”
This discovery made him ecstatic. In this way, he could greatly accelerate the process of acquiring knowledge by materializing the knowledge that he was interested in but had not yet fully mastered, and then studying it.
In the next few hours, Lin Xiu continued to test the limits of mental imagery. He found that the more realistic the objects were, the easier it would be to materialize them; however, some overly fantastic imaginations could not be realized. In addition, materialized objects could only exist in the strongest transformation space and could not be brought into the real world.
“Even so, it’s an unparalleled capability.”
Lin Xiu’s last experiment materialized a complete training ground – various long and short targets, obstacles, and even traps with adjustable difficulty. Everything went smoothly, forming a training environment that was far more advanced and complete than the Konoha Village training ground.
Satisfied with his achievements, Lin Xiu exited the strongest transformation space and returned to the real world. It was almost midnight, but he did not feel tired at all. He had gained too much today – first place in the midterm exam, a place in the special training camp, the goodwill of two girls, and the mental image manifestation function of the strongest transformation space. Each one was exciting.
“Tomorrow we have Kakashi’s special training and Anko’s illusion class, so we need to rest well.”
With a sense of satisfaction, Lin Xiu fell asleep.
The next morning, sunlight shone into the room through the curtains. Lin Xiu opened his eyes and felt full of energy. He quickly got up, washed, changed into comfortable training clothes, and prepared to go to the seventh training ground to meet Kakashi.
Before leaving, he entered the strongest transformation space and arranged today’s clone training. This time he created fifteen clones and assigned more detailed tasks:
“Avatars one to three, study the newly acquired sealing technique data; Avatars four to six, continue to develop variations of the burning water bomb; Avatars seven to nine, learn the basics of illusion; Avatars ten to twelve, improve physical skills; Avatars thirteen to fifteen, practice chakra control accuracy.”
After the arrangements were completed, Lin Xiu exited the strongest transformation space, locked the door and set off. The morning in Konoha Village was full of vitality. The vendors had already begun to prepare for the day’s business, and the ninjas went to the mission site in groups of three or two.
Lin Xiu walked past a bakery and smelled the aroma. He stopped and bought two loaves of bread – one for himself and one for Kakashi. Although Kakashi might not eat it on the spot, this little thought can enhance the relationship between master and apprentice.
When they arrived at the seventh training ground, Kakashi was already waiting there, still holding “Intimate Paradise” and reading attentively.
“Good morning, Kakashi-sensei.” Lin Xiu walked over and handed over the bread, “I brought you breakfast.”
Kakashi put down the book, his eyes curved into crescents: “Thank you. You are always so considerate.” He took the bread and put it in the ninja tool bag, “Yesterday’s performance was outstanding, especially the burning water bomb, very creative.”
“Thank you for the compliment.” Lin Xiu said modestly.
“Today I plan to teach you a new ninjutsu.” Kakashi went straight to the point, “Considering your water-attribute chakra and excellent control, this ninjutsu should be very suitable for you – Water Style: Water Clone Technique.”
Lin Xiu’s eyes lit up. The Water Clone Technique was an advanced variant of the Shadow Clone Technique. It not only had a physical body, but also turned back into water when injured, making it more deceptive and tactically valuable.
“Really? Thank you so much!”
Kakashi nodded: “This technique is more complicated than the ordinary shadow clone and requires more precise chakra control. But I believe that with your talent, you should be able to master it quickly.”
He demonstrated the hand seal sequence: 戌-亥-寅. Then, water surged up from a nearby stream and condensed into a perfect replica of Kakashi.
“The key to the Water Clone Technique is to keep the water in its current form while giving it the ability to act independently,” Kakashi explained. “Compared to the Shadow Clone, the Water Clone will not disappear immediately after being attacked, but will turn back into water, giving you more tactical changes.”
Lin Xiu carefully wrote down the key points and began to try. He walked to the stream and formed the seal: Xu-Hai-Yin.
“Water Style: Water Clone Technique!”
The water rises, gradually forming a human shape, but it’s not perfect yet – the facial details are blurry and the fingers are not clear enough.
“Not bad for a first try,” Kakashi commented, “Most people can’t even make a humanoid the first time. The key is to imagine the details, just like you’re doing a transformation jutsu.”
Lin Xiu nodded and tried again. This time he focused more on the details and outputted chakra more accurately. The water rose and quickly condensed into a perfect replica of Lin Xiu, even the texture of his clothes and facial expressions were exactly the same.
“Excellent!” Kakashi praised, “Your learning speed always amazes me.”
The water clone bowed to Kakashi, his movements were natural and smooth, just like a real person. Lin Xiu directed the water clone to do a series of movements – running, jumping, and even a simple shuriken throwing, everything was perfect.
“How many more water clones can I create?” Lin Xiu asked.
“It depends on your chakra amount and control accuracy.” Kakashi replied, “Beginners can usually only maintain one or two, and after becoming proficient, they can reach about five. Of course, people with particularly large amounts of chakra can create more.”
Lin Xiu nodded and tried to create a second water clone at the same time. The water flow rose again and successfully formed another copy. The two water clones stood side by side, moving in unison.
“Two is no problem,” Kakashi praised, “Considering your age, that’s pretty impressive.”
In the next two hours, Lin Xiu continued to practice the various applications of the Water Clone Technique – coordinated combat between clones, changes in water flow after injury, long-distance control, etc. Kakashi patiently guided him and made suggestions and improvements from time to time.
By the end of the training, Lin Xiu had become proficient in creating three water clones and commanding them to carry out complex coordinated tactics.
“Your progress today is beyond expectations,” Kakashi commented, “It seems that the place in the special training camp is a good fit for you.”
Lin Xiu wiped the sweat from his forehead and asked: “When does the special training camp start?”
“Next Monday.” Kakashi replied, “It will last for a month, and several jonin will take turns teaching. I will also participate and teach some special ninjutsu.”
“I’m really looking forward to it.” Lin Xiu said sincerely, “It’s a great honor to learn from all of you jonin.”
Kakashi smiled: “Be prepared. I heard that this year’s special training content is more extensive than previous years, and may even include some introductory knowledge of forbidden techniques.”
Lin Xiu’s eyes lit up. The knowledge of forbidden techniques was extremely valuable to him, especially the part related to sealing techniques, which would be of great help in dealing with the Nine-Tailed Fox problems that he might encounter in the future.
“I will definitely try my best.”
After the training, Kakashi left to carry out his mission, while Lin Xiu went home to have a simple lunch, and then went to the eighth training ground to keep his appointment with Hongdou to learn illusion.
The eighth training ground is located in the northeast corner of the village. It is quiet and seldom visited, making it very suitable for illusion training. When Lin Xiu arrived, Hongdou was already waiting there. Today, she was wearing a standard Chunin uniform, but it still couldn’t hide her graceful figure. The sunlight shone through the leaves, casting mottled light and shadows on her purple hair, which was breathtakingly beautiful.
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“You’ve come just in time.” Anko smiled, “Are you ready to learn illusion?”
Lin Xiu nodded: “Be ready at any time.”
“Very good.” Hongdou said seriously, “First of all, we must make one thing clear: Genjutsu is different from Ninjutsu and Taijutsu. It does not attack the body directly, but interferes with the senses and consciousness. Casting genjutsu requires extremely high chakra control accuracy and clear intention.”
She walked in front of Lin Xiu and formed seals with her hands: “Let me demonstrate a basic illusion first – Illusion: Leaf Dance.”
Lin Xiu suddenly found that the leaves around him were falling one after another, forming a circular dancing barrier. He knew it was just an illusion, but his vision, hearing, and touch were all perfectly deceived, as if he was really surrounded by leaves.
“Amazing.” Lin Xiu exclaimed.
Anko lifted the genjutsu and the leaves disappeared, “This is a D-rank genjutsu, the most basic kind. But even a basic genjutsu requires precise chakra control.”
She began to explain in detail the principles of illusion – how to inject chakra into the opponent’s nervous system, interfere with the transmission of sensory signals, and create false perceptions. Lin Xiu listened attentively, asked questions from time to time, and showed a strong interest in illusion.
“We have explained the theory for the most part, now let’s try to put it into practice,” Hongdou said, “Let’s start with the simplest one – Illusion: Breeze. This illusion only affects the sense of touch, making the other person feel a breeze on their face.”
She demonstrated the hand seal: Si-Wei-Hai.
“The key is to inject chakra into the other person’s nerves in the lightest way possible, as gentle as a breeze.”
Lin Xiu nodded, faced Hongdou, and formed the seals: Si-Wei-Hai.
“Illusion: Breeze!”
Hongdou closed her eyes and felt it for a moment, then opened her eyes and praised: “I felt it, although it was very weak, but it was successful. Is this your first time trying illusion?”
“Yes.” Lin Xiu answered, secretly happy about the results of his training in transforming his strongest space.
“Amazing talent.” Hongdou touched his head, “Most people can’t even create a breeze when they try illusion for the first time.”
Next, Hongdou taught him more basic illusions – Illusion·Darkness (affects vision), Illusion·Whisper (affects hearing), Illusion·Temperature (affects temperature perception). Lin Xiu mastered each one very quickly, and although the effect was not strong enough, Hongdou was amazed at the speed of his progress.
“Your control over chakra is far beyond that of your peers,” Anko commented, “It’s the key to genjutsu. If you keep working on it, your achievements in genjutsu may be as good as those in ninjutsu.”
Lin Xiu smiled modestly: “Thanks to Sister Hongdou’s guidance.”
“Don’t be too quick to thank me,” Anko said with a smirk, “I’m going to use a more advanced genjutsu on you now to test your resistance. Are you ready?”
Lin Xiu nodded: “Please give me your advice.”
Hongdou quickly formed a seal: “Illusion: Realm of Chaos!”
In an instant, the world in front of Lin Xiu began to distort, the trees turned upside down, the sky and the earth turned upside down, and all the colors became weird. He knew it was an illusion, and immediately tried to resist it – concentrating his mind, disrupting the flow of chakra in his body, and at the same time forming seals with his hands: “Release!”
The illusion shook violently, but did not completely disappear. Lin Xiu continued to increase the chakra fluctuations, and finally broke free from the illusion after thirty seconds.
“Not bad,” Anko praised, “Being able to break free of a C-rank genjutsu in half a minute is already better than most genin.”
Lin Xiu wiped the sweat off his forehead: “Sister Hongdou’s illusion is too strong.”
“It’s just a piece of cake.” Hongdou smiled, “If you want to master illusion in the future, I can continue to teach you. I will train here every Wednesday afternoon.”
“Thank you so much!” Lin Xiu said sincerely. Illusion was an important part of his plan, and with the guidance of an expert like Hongdou, he would surely make progress with half the effort.
It was already 4pm when the illusion class ended. Hongdou had a mission to complete, so she left first. Lin Xiu stood in the training ground, reviewing what he had learned today, and thinking about how to practice more effectively in the strongest transformation space.
There was still an hour left before the appointment with Naruto, so Lin Xiu decided to go home and meditate for a while and check the progress of the strongest transformation of the space clone.
After returning home, Lin Xiu immediately entered the strongest transformation space. In the white world, each group of clones was concentrating on their respective tasks. He walked towards the three clones who were studying the sealing technique and asked about their progress.
“What’s new?”
The leading clone raised his head and said, “We have obtained a large amount of sealing information through mental manifestation and found an important clue – the special requirements for the Nine-Tails seal.”
“Tell me more about it.”
“The Nine-Tails’ chakra is extremely violent, and ordinary seals cannot be stable for a long time.” The clone explained, “The reason why the Uzumaki clan’s sealing technique is suitable for sealing the Nine-Tails, in addition to their powerful vitality, there is another key – their blood contains special energy that can calm the tailed beast’s chakra.”
Lin Xiu frowned slightly: “I know this part. The key is how to use it?”
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“According to the data, if we can obtain the blood of some Uzumaki bloodline holders, we may be able to extract this special energy and use it to strengthen the seal or communicate with the Nine-Tails.”
Lin Xiu was thoughtful: “Uzumaki bloodline…Kushina and Naruto.”
“That’s right. But at present we don’t know enough about how to extract and use this special energy. We need more information.”
Lin Xiu nodded: “Continue the research. Also, try to realize more practical methods of sealing techniques. Theoretical knowledge needs to be combined with practical operations to be truly mastered.”
Next, he checked the progress of the other clones. The Burning Water Bullet had developed five variants, including a range attack type and a piercing type; the foundation of illusion had also made great progress, and could create more complex illusions; physical training had strengthened his body’s toughness and reaction speed; and the accuracy of his chakra control had also reached a higher level.
The most gratifying thing is that that special clone not only lasted for more than 48 hours, but also mastered a more efficient method of energy absorption, and can almost exist indefinitely in the strongest transformation space.
“Great.” Lin Xiu praised, “Your progress is beyond expectations. Keep it up, I will check regularly.”
After arranging the follow-up tasks for each group of avatars, Lin Xiu exited the strongest transformation space and came to the real world. The time was just right, and it was time to go to the fifth training ground to meet Naruto.
He took some ninja tools and food, locked the door and set off. On the way, Lin Xiu thought about what to teach Naruto. Shadow Clone Technique was too advanced, and Naruto might not be able to learn it yet; Clone Technique was too basic, and it would not improve much. After thinking about it, he decided to teach him Stealth Technique – this is a basic skill of ninja, with strong practicality and moderate difficulty.
When they arrived at the fifth training ground, Naruto was already waiting there, practicing the substitution technique alone. Seeing Lin Xiu, he ran forward happily.
“Lin Xiu! I’ve been waiting for you for a long time!”
“Sorry, I’m a bit busy today.” Lin Xiu smiled and handed Naruto a rice ball, “I brought some food with me, let’s fill our stomachs first.”
Naruto gratefully took the rice ball and took a big bite, “Thank you! That’s so nice of you!”
Looking at Naruto wolfing down his food, Lin Xiu felt a mixed feeling in his heart. This future seventh Hokage was just a lonely child who longed for attention. Training him was a long-term investment that would surely pay off handsomely in the future.
“After we finish eating, we will start training. Today I will teach you stealth, which is one of the most basic and practical skills of a ninja.”
Naruto’s eyes lit up, “Is that the technique for sneaking up on the enemy?”
“That’s right. Stealth consists of three elements – silent movement, breath concealment, and body concealment.” Lin Xiu explained, “We will start with the simplest silent movement.”
He demonstrated how to adjust his steps, placing the center of gravity on the outside of the sole of the foot to reduce the sound of impact with the ground. Naruto imitated carefully, and although his movements were a little stiff, he learned quickly.
“Good, keep practicing.” Lin Xiu instructed, “Make every step as gentle as stepping on cotton.”
Naruto practiced repeatedly and gradually mastered the essentials. Next, Lin Xiu taught him how to control his breathing to reduce sound and breath leakage.
“Breathe deeply and slowly, and try to use your nose rather than your mouth.”
Naruto did as he was told, but he couldn’t help wanting to speak frequently, and was gently tapped on the head by Lin Xiu.
“When sneaking, keeping quiet is the most basic requirement.”
“Got it, got it.” Naruto stuck out his tongue and continued practicing.
Two hours later, Naruto had basically mastered silent movement and breath control, but his body concealment still needed to be improved. Lin Xiu designed a simple game – stealth chase, in which Naruto needed to approach him without being discovered.
“If I find you before I turn around, I will fail.” Lin Xiu explained the rules, “Are you ready?”
“Of course!” Naruto said confidently.
The game started, Lin Xiu turned his back to Naruto, pretending to focus on the kunai in his hand. Naruto approached cautiously, with light steps and good breathing control. However, just three meters away from Lin Xiu, he accidentally stepped on a branch and broke it.
With a click, Lin Xiu turned around immediately: “I found you.”
Naruto stamped his foot in annoyance, “Almost!”
“Don’t be discouraged, try again.”
They practiced repeatedly, and Naruto’s stealth skills gradually improved. On the seventh attempt, he actually managed to get within one meter before being discovered.
“You’re making great progress!” Lin Xiu praised sincerely, “With more practice, your stealth skills will be able to reach the level of a Genin.”
Naruto grinned and said, “It’s all because of Lin Xiu’s good teaching!”
“By the way,” Lin Xiu asked casually, “I heard that your class will also have a midterm exam? How are you preparing?”
Naruto’s expression darkened, “It’s fine… but no one wants to team up with me for practice.”
“Then I’ll help you.” Lin Xiu suggested, “For the next few days, we’ll practice the test content every afternoon.”
Naruto’s eyes lit up, “Really? Thank you so much!”
“You’re welcome.” Lin Xiu smiled, “It’s normal for friends to help each other.”
Seeing Naruto regain his spirits, Lin Xiu felt a sense of satisfaction. Cultivating the future Seventh Hokage and establishing a deep friendship with him was an investment that would surely pay off handsomely in the future.
After the training, Lin Xiu sent Naruto home. Naruto lived on the top floor of a dilapidated apartment in the west of the village. The room was small and messy, with instant noodle boxes and snack packaging piled everywhere.
“It’s a bit messy…” Naruto scratched his head embarrassedly, “I didn’t expect you to actually come to my house.”
“It’s okay.” Lin Xiu looked around, “But you should keep it clean, so that your life and practice will be more efficient.”
“I’ll clean it up!” Naruto promised, “Next time you come, it will be clean!”
Lin Xiu nodded, already thinking about how to make use of this friendship. As the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki, Naruto has unlimited potential. If he can be guided on the right path, he will definitely become a powerful helper in the future.
After saying goodbye to Naruto, Lin Xiu did not go home immediately, but took a detour through the commercial district. It was getting late, and the shops were closing one after another, but a weapons store was still lit. He walked in to see what new goods there were.
“Welcome!” the shop owner greeted enthusiastically, “Ah, it’s little Lin Xiu! I heard that you performed very well in the mid-term exam.”
Lin Xiu smiled modestly: “It’s just luck.”
“Don’t be too modest. The whole village is talking about your wonderful duel with Uchiha Itachi.” The owner smiled, “Come and see the new kunai and shuriken? They are specially prepared for a genius like you.”
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“Just looking around.”
Lin Xiu picked up an exquisite three-pronged kunai casually, and gently turned it with his fingertips, and the metal emitted a cold light in the sunlight.
“These are really good.” He put the kunai back on the counter and glanced at the other ninja tools on display in the store, “But the price is a bit expensive.”
The shop owner laughed and patted Lin Xiu on the shoulder: “For a genius like you, good equipment is worth investing in! I heard that you and Uchiha Itachi tied for first place in the special training camp trials, and even Master Hyuga Hiashi praised you highly.”
Lin Xiu raised his lips slightly, not denying it. He pulled out a blue special shuriken from the ninja tool rack and weighed it in his hand.
“I’ll give you a 30% discount on this special shuriken. How about that?” The shopkeeper narrowed his eyes and showed a businessman’s typical smile. “The steel used is twice as hard as ordinary shuriken, and the edges have been specially treated, so there is almost no wind resistance when throwing.”
Lin Xiu aimed the shuriken at the target in the store and flicked his wrist. The weapon spun through the air and hit the bull’s eye accurately, embedding deeply into the wooden board.
“I want them.” He pulled out his wallet and pulled out a few banknotes, “and give me ten regular kunai.”
After paying the bill, Lin Xiu put the newly purchased ninja tools into his ninja tool bag and walked out of the store. People were coming and going on the streets of Konoha Village, and the sunlight cast mottled light and shadows through the leaves.
“Lin Xiu!” A clear female voice came from behind.
Lin Xiu turned around and saw Amano Rika running towards him. She had changed into a light blue skirt today, and her ponytail swayed gently as she ran, making her look more youthful and energetic.
“I’ve been looking for you for a long time!” Li Xiang ran to Lin Xiu, panting lightly, her cheeks flushed slightly from running, “I heard that you have qualified for the special training camp, congratulations!”
“Thank you.” Lin Xiu smiled, “Your performance was also excellent.”
Li Xiang shook her head: “I’m far behind you. By the way, my mother asked me to invite you to dinner at my house tonight to celebrate our passing the assessment.” Her eyes sparkled with anticipation, “Can you come?”
Lin Xiu thought about today’s training plan in his mind and nodded: “Of course, I’d love to. Do you need me to bring anything?”
“No need, as long as you can come.” Li Xiang jumped happily, “It’s six o’clock in the evening, don’t be late!”
After watching Rika leave, Lin Xiu continued walking along the street. Information about the special training camp flashed through his mind – a one-month training camp, with several Konoha jonin taking turns to teach. This was a great opportunity to improve his strength.
Turning a corner, Lin Xiu keenly sensed something strange. He turned his head casually, and saw an orange figure quickly retreating into the corner.
“Come out, Naruto.” Lin Xiu stopped and said softly.
Naruto Uzumaki poked his head out from the corner, embarrassment written all over his face. He scratched his head and walked out slowly.
“Teacher! I…I just happened to pass by here!” Naruto defended himself weakly, but his voice rose unconsciously.
Lin Xiu laughed: “Your tracking skills need to be improved. I will teach you tomorrow. What’s going on today?”
Naruto’s eyes lit up instantly. “Really? You’re really coming to teach me tomorrow? Great!” He jumped around Lin Xiu and said, “I heard that you fought that Uchiha Itachi to a draw. Is that true? Can you teach me those powerful ninjutsu?”
“Take your time.” Lin Xiu rubbed Naruto’s head, “Without a solid foundation, no matter how powerful the ninjutsu is, it won’t work. Continue to practice the breathing method and chakra control I taught you. I’ll check your progress tomorrow.”
“Yes, teacher!” Naruto saluted exaggeratedly, his smile as bright as the sun.
“By the way,” Lin Xiu took out a few shurikens from his ninja tool bag and handed them to Naruto, “Practice with these, they are better than your old ones.”
Naruto carefully took the shuriken, holding it like a treasure: “Thank you, teacher! I will practice hard!”
After watching Naruto leave, Lin Xiu turned and walked towards the woods at the edge of the village. He needed to find a quiet place to enter the strongest transformation space for training.
Soon, Lin Xiu found a secluded valley. After confirming that there was no one around, he sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then slowly exhaled.
As his breathing rate slowed down, Lin Xiu’s consciousness gradually sank into the depths of his heart. The darkness in front of him began to brighten, white light flickered, and a pure white space unfolded in his consciousness – the strongest transformation space.
This is the biggest secret and strongest ability he obtained after crossing into the Naruto world, a private space that can be changed according to his will, and it is also the key to his rapid improvement in strength.
“Lake environment.” Lin Xiu gave instructions in his mind.
The pure white space changed rapidly, and the azure blue lake appeared out of thin air, surrounded by lush trees and grass. Fresh air blew in my face, and the wind gently blew on the water, stirring up tiny ripples.
Lin Xiu stood by the lake, raised his hands and formed a seal: “The Art of Clone!”
Accompanied by a slight “bang” sound and white smoke, three clones that looked exactly like Lin Xiu appeared beside him.
“You continue your water escape training.” Lin Xiu said to his clones, “Focus on practicing the control accuracy and speed of the water dragon bullet.”
The three clones nodded at the same time and walked to different locations of the lake to start training. In the strongest transformation space, these clones can not only last longer, but also train independently, and all experience will eventually flow back to the original body.
Lin Xiu walked to the grass on the other side, sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began to try a new direction of practice – illusion.
The entry-level illusion “Breeze” that Hongdou taught him two days ago requires precise chakra control to create a weak airflow to disturb the opponent’s senses. Although the effect is not strong, it is the easiest one to master among the entry-level illusions.
Lin Xiu adjusted his breathing and slowly guided the chakra to flow to his hands, while at the same time constructing the feeling of a breeze in his mind. A faint blue light began to appear on his fingertips, and the surrounding grass leaves trembled slightly, as if there was really wind blowing.
“It’s not fine enough.” Lin Xiu opened his eyes, looked at the randomly swaying grass leaves, and shook his head.
A true “breeze” illusion should be able to affect the target’s senses in a directional manner, rather than actually creating wind. He needs to control the chakra more precisely, turning it into invisible waves that directly act on the target’s nervous system.
Lin Xiu closed his eyes again, and this time he tried to control the speed and direction of the chakra flow more finely, imagining it turning into a thread as thin as a hair, gently wrapping around the target.
In this way, Lin Xiu kept trying in the strongest transformation space, failed, and tried again. Only one hour had passed in the outside world, but two hours had passed in the space. This was the time flow speed advantage of the strongest transformation space.
Suddenly, Lin Xiu felt something strange. He opened his eyes and found strange ripples on the lake surface in the space, and a vortex gradually formed in the center of the lake.
“Is this… the space evolving?” Lin Xiu stood up and walked towards the lake curiously.
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The vortex spun faster and faster, the lake water was rolled up, forming a water column in the air, and then suddenly exploded, turning into countless water droplets suspended in the air, flashing blue light like stars.
These water droplets slowly gathered together to form a translucent screen. Lin Xiu held his breath, quietly waiting for what new functions this space evolution would bring.
Words appeared on the water screen: “Environmental control system upgrade completed, new weather simulation function added.”
Lin Xiu’s eyes lit up: “Weather simulation?”
He tried to give the order in his mind: “Rain.”
The words on the water screen disappeared, dark clouds began to gather in the sky, and soon, raindrops fell, from drizzle to heavy rain, and the sound of rain hitting the ground and the lake echoed throughout the space.
Lin Xiu stretched out his hand, feeling the real touch of rain on his skin, and was excited. This meant that he could train in various environments and adapt to various combat conditions in advance.
“Thunderstorm.” Lin Xiu gave the order in his mind again.
Lightning flashed in the clouds, and then a thick lightning flashed through the air, followed by a deafening thunder. A strong wind whistled, stirring up waves on the lake and swaying the trees.
Lin Xiu stood in the thunderstorm, the rain soaked his clothes and hair, but he didn’t care at all, instead he laughed out loud. This new feature is so useful!
“Stop the storm and let it be sunny.”
Space responded to his command immediately. The dark clouds dispersed, the sun shone again, the water on the ground evaporated quickly, and everything returned to normal.
Lin Xiu waved to his clones: “Come here, let’s try out the new function.”
The three clones stopped training and walked towards the original body curiously.
“From now on, you will train water ninjutsu in all kinds of extreme weather conditions.” Lin Xiu said seriously, “Ninjas cannot only fight in ideal conditions, they must learn to adapt to all kinds of adverse conditions.”
The clones nodded in understanding.
“First, you practice in heavy rain; second, you practice in strong winds; third, you practice in a thunderstorm. I want to see that you can stably exert the power of water jutsu under these conditions.”
The strongest transformation space changed again and was divided into three areas, each with different weather conditions. The clones each walked to their own training area and began a new round of special training.
Lin Xiu sat down again and continued to practice illusion. After trying for nearly an hour, he finally felt a breakthrough. His chakra became more refined, and could form almost imperceptible waves that directly acted on the target’s senses.
“It’s time to go back.” Lin Xiu looked at the time in the space. Four hours had passed, and two hours should have passed in the outside world.
He released his clones, and all the training memories flooded into his mind. Lin Xiu closed his eyes, taking in these new experiences and feelings, especially the clones’ training in different weather conditions.
When he opened his eyes again, he was back in the small valley of the real world. The sun was setting and it was almost evening.
Lin Xiu stood up, brushed off the grass on his clothes, and walked towards the village. He needed to go home to take a shower and prepare for dinner at Lixiang’s house.
On the way, Lin Xiu thought about what he had gained today. He was very excited about the evolution of the strongest transformation space, and the weather simulation function would greatly enrich his training content. The initial breakthrough in illusion also allowed him to see a new direction for development.
His mind was working fast, planning the next training plan. The special training camp was about to begin, and he needed to be fully prepared so that he could learn more advanced ninjutsu and knowledge.
At the same time, Lin Xiu was also thinking about how to deal with his relationship with Rika. The Amano family treated him very well, and Rika obviously had a good impression of him. Although his current body was only six years old, his soul was that of a 29-year-old adult, and he could fully understand the girl’s thoughts.
Thinking of this, Lin Xiu’s mouth curled up slightly. In his previous life, he was just an ordinary fighting coach, but now, he has the power and opportunity to change his fate. Those beauties that he could only see in anime may become his partners in the future.
After returning home, Lin Xiu took a quick shower and changed into clean clothes. Although he lived in a simple hut, he kept it very clean.
After finishing the arrangement, Lin Xiu looked at the clock on the wall. There was still half an hour before the agreed time, so he decided to go to the Ninja Tool Shop first to buy a small gift for Rika.
In the ninja tool shop, Lin Xiu picked out an exquisite kunai. This kunai was smaller than the ordinary ones, more suitable for girls like Rika, and there were exquisite patterns engraved on the handle.
“A gift for your girlfriend?” the shop owner joked.
Lin Xiu smiled without saying anything, paid the money, and wrapped the gift carefully.
Leaving the Ninja Tool Shop, Lin Xiu walked towards Rika’s house. The Amano family lived in a residential area north of the center of the village. It was a two-story building surrounded by a well-kept garden.
When Lin Xiu arrived, Li Xiang was standing at the door looking out. When she saw him, she waved excitedly: “Lin Xiu! This way!”
“Am I not late?” Lin Xiu walked forward and handed the gift to Li Xiang, “It’s just a small token of my appreciation.”
Rika took the gift with surprise, opened it and her eyes lit up instantly: “Wow! What a beautiful kunai! Thank you, Lin Xiu!”
Li Xiang’s mother, Miyuki, came out of the house and smiled gently: “Lin Xiu is here, please come in.”
The living room of the Amano family was warm and tidy, with family portraits and some ninja decorations hanging on the wall. A sumptuous dinner was already set on the dining table, and the aroma was fragrant.
“Please take a seat, Lin Xiu.” Miyuki greeted, “Rika’s father will be back soon, let’s chat first. I heard that you performed very well in the midterm exam?”
Rika retorted hastily, “That’s not true! Lin Xiu is the best in our class. He tied with Uchiha Itachi! Even Kakashi praised him for his talent!”
Miyuki smiled and shook her head: “Okay, Rika, don’t embarrass Lin Xiu.” She turned to Lin Xiu, “It’s really great to be praised by Kakashi. I heard from Rika that you are living in a small house on the edge of the village now? It’s not easy to live alone.”
When talking about family, Lin Xiu’s expression dimmed a little: “It’s okay, I’m used to it.”
Rika and Miyuki exchanged a look. Miyuki said gently, “Come to our house often and treat this place as your second home.”
Lin Xiu felt warm in his heart and was about to thank him when he heard the sound of the door opening.
“I’m back.” A deep male voice sounded.
41. Nine-tailed Rebellion (Old Version)
Rika jumped up, “Dad is back!”
A tall and burly man walked into the living room. He was wearing the standard Konoha Chunin uniform, with sharp but smiling eyes.
“You are Lin Xiu, right?” The man walked up to Lin Xiu and stretched out his hand. “I am Rika’s father, Kenta Amano, a special jounin of Konoha.”
Lin Xiu stood up and shook hands with Kenta respectfully: “Hello, Master Amano.”
Kenta laughed: “Don’t be so reserved, just call me Uncle Kenta. Come, let’s eat and talk.”
The dinner was held in a pleasant atmosphere. Kenta asked about Lin Xiu’s training methods and learning progress, and also shared some of his own ninja experiences. Rika interrupted from time to time to express her admiration and support for Lin Xiu.
“Lin Xiu, I heard that you are good at water escape?” Kenta asked, “This is rare in the Land of Fire.”
Lin Xiu nodded: “Yes, I don’t know why, but I am particularly good at using water escape.”
Kenta thought: “Maybe you have the blood of the Water Country. Your father is…”
“Umoto Ken, a former Konoha Genin.” Lin Xiu answered calmly, “He died on a mission when I was four years old.”
There was a brief silence at the table. Kenta sighed, “Umoto Ken… I seem to have the impression that he is a loyal ninja.” He patted Lin Xiu’s shoulder, “Your father would be proud of you.”
After dinner, Rika took Lin Xiu to see her collection of ninja tools. The boy and girl were alone in a room, and the atmosphere became a little awkward.
“Um…can I see your new kunai?” Lin Xiu broke the silence.
Rika’s eyes lit up, and she immediately took out the kunai Lin Xiu gave her from the drawer: “I like it so much! It’s much better quality than the ones given by the school.”
She carefully pulled out the kunai and ran her fingertips over the pattern carved into the handle. “Is this cherry blossom? It’s beautiful.”
Lin Xiu nodded: “The owner said that this is specially designed for female ninjas. It is light but strong.”
Rika tried to weigh the kunai, then made a throwing motion. “It feels very suitable for me. Thank you, Lin Xiu.” Her cheeks flushed slightly. “This is the best gift I have ever received.”
Lin Xiu smiled: “You’re welcome. Actually…” He paused deliberately, “I can teach you some throwing techniques if you want to learn.”
Rika’s eyes lit up instantly, “Really? That’s great! When does it start?”
“How about tomorrow afternoon? See you at the fourth training ground.”
“It’s a deal!” Rika jumped happily and accidentally bumped into the bookshelf, causing a photo album to fall down.
Lin Xiu was quick to catch the album. On the page he opened was a photo of Rika when she was a child, about three or four years old, wearing a cute little dress and smiling innocently.
“Ah, don’t look! It’s so embarrassing!” Rika blushed and tried to grab the photo album.
Lin Xiu deliberately raised the album: “They are so cute, why can’t I look at them?”
The two chased each other, laughed and played, and Lin Xiu accidentally lost his balance and fell backwards. Li Xiang also rushed over due to inertia, and they fell on the bed together, Li Xiang pressed on Lin Xiu, and their faces were close to each other.
Time seemed to stand still for a moment. Rika’s face instantly turned red, and even her ears felt hot. Lin Xiu also felt his heartbeat speed up. Although his body was only six years old, the adult instinct in his heart was still touched by such contact.
“I…I’m sorry!” Rika got up in a panic, not daring to raise her head.
Lin Xiu also sat up and coughed softly: “It’s okay, I was careless.”
The atmosphere in the room became more awkward.
“Rika, Lin Xiu, it’s time to eat some fruit!” Miyuki’s voice came from downstairs, rescuing the two children in time.
“Here I come, Mom!” Li Xiang rushed out of the room as if she had been pardoned.
Lin Xiu took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and then slowly went downstairs.
In the following time, Lin Xiu accompanied the Amano family to eat fruit, watch TV, and chat. At nine o’clock in the evening, he politely said goodbye.
“Come and play again next time, Lin Xiu.” Miyuki said kindly.
Kenta patted Lin Xiu on the shoulder and said, “Remember to come to us if you have any difficulties.”
Rika lowered her head and whispered, “See you tomorrow afternoon at the fourth training ground.”
Lin Xiu smiled and nodded: “Thank you for your hospitality. See you tomorrow, Rika.”
After leaving the Amano family, Lin Xiu was walking on the way home, feeling particularly happy. This world was much better than his previous life. In his previous life, he was just an ordinary person, but here, he had extraordinary powers and unlimited possibilities.
Moreover, he knew everything that would happen in the future of this world. The Nine-Tails Rebellion, the extermination of the Uchiha clan, the Fourth Ninja World War… He had the opportunity to change all of this and build a brand new ninja world.
Of course, the prerequisite is that he has enough power.
Lin Xiu returned to his hut. The moonlight shone through the window onto the floor, outlining a silver outline. He took off his shoes, walked into the simple living room, poured a glass of water and drank it all.
The experience at Amano’s house tonight replayed in his mind, Rika’s blushing face and the accidental physical contact made his heart beat faster. Although his body was only six years old, his twenty-nine-year-old soul was still sensitive to the attraction of women.
Lin Xiu raised his lips slightly, put down the cup, and walked towards the bedroom. Tomorrow was the day when the special training camp would begin, and he needed to rest and recuperate.
Lying on the bed and closing his eyes, Lin Xiu was not in a hurry to fall asleep. His consciousness gradually sank, white light flashed, and the strongest transformation space unfolded in his mind.
This time, he did not start training immediately, but tried to explore more possibilities of space.
“Recording function?” Lin Xiu asked softly.
A water mirror appeared out of thin air in the space, with a line of text displayed on it: “The recording function has been activated. Please select the recording method: 1. Full recording 2. Highlight recording 3. Data recording.”
Lin Xiu thought for a moment and said, “Record the whole process.”
The text on the water mirror changes: “Full recording has been turned on. Now start recording the entire training process, including movements, chakra flow, psychological state and other data. The record will be automatically archived after the training is completed.”
Lin Xiu’s eyes lit up. This meant that he could replay his training process, analyze every detail, find out the shortcomings and improve them.
“Start night mode.” Lin Xiu tried to give a new command.
The sunlight in the space disappeared immediately, replaced by bright moonlight. Stars dotted the deep blue night sky, the lake reflected silver light, and the surrounding trees were immersed in silent darkness.
“Perfect.” Lin Xiu nodded with satisfaction, and began to form seals, “Shadow Clone Technique!”
Ten clones appeared around him, each one exactly like the original.
“The five of you continue to practice water jutsu, focusing on the speed and power of the water dragon bullet.” Lin Xiu pointed to the five clones on the left, then turned to the five on the right, “Follow me, we are going to develop a new ninjutsu tonight.”
Lin Xiu brought his five clones to the lake and sat down cross-legged.
“I’ve been thinking about how to combine water jutsu and fire jutsu.” Lin Xiu looked at the calm lake. “In theory, water and fire are mutually exclusive, but if we can find a way to make them coexist harmoniously, perhaps we can create a new ninjutsu.”
“First, we need to analyze the essence of Water Style and Fire Style.” Lin Xiu closed his eyes and felt the chakra flowing in his body. “The essence of Water Style is flow, adaptation and tolerance; the essence of Fire Style is explosion, heat and destruction.”
He guided the chakra to flow to his right hand, concentrated it in his palm, and then slowly transformed it into water attribute. A small water ball formed in his hand, emitting a faint blue light.
“Now, I’m going to try to add fire attribute chakra to the water.” Lin Xiu took a deep breath and guided a trace of fire attribute chakra to flow towards the water ball.
In an instant, the water ball boiled violently, then exploded, and water vapor splashed everywhere.
“It failed.” Lin Xiu shook his head. “The fire was too fierce and completely destroyed the structure of the water.”
He stood up, walked to the lake and put his hand into the water.
42. The best of the best (old version)
“Maybe we should think the other way around. Water is not a container, but a carrier… Fire is not a destroyer, but an energy…”
Lin Xiu murmured to himself, “If the heat of the fire is melted into the water instead of directly mixing the two chakras…”
He formed hand seals again, this time concentrating the fire attribute chakra first, feeling the heat in it, and then transferring the “feeling” of this heat to the water attribute chakra, instead of directly mixing the two attributes.
A new water ball formed in his hand, this time with a faint red glow, and there seemed to be flames flowing inside.
“Success!” Lin Xiu excitedly raised the water ball, “This is the basic form of burning water!”
The clones gathered around and looked at this strange water ball in amazement.
“Next, we need to weaponize it.” Lin Xiu threw the water ball into the air and formed a seal, “Burn Water Bomb!”
The water ball instantly accelerated, turning into a stream of red and blue light, and hit a tree in the distance. The water ball exploded, releasing high-temperature steam and scorching hot water, and a large charred hole was burned in the tree trunk.
“It’s powerful, but the control needs to be improved.” Lin Xiu commented, “Each of you try it once to feel this way of controlling chakra.”
The five clones tried one after another, some succeeded, some failed. Lin Xiu carefully observed each attempt and summarized the experience and lessons.
“The key is balance,” Lin Xiu concluded. “The ratio of water to fire must be strictly controlled at 3:1, otherwise it will either be insufficient in power or explode directly.”
For the next two hours, Lin Xiu and his clones continued to practice the Burning Water Bomb, gradually mastering the essentials of this new ninjutsu. Finally, he decided to try a more challenging variation.
“Burning water—exploding vortex!” Lin Xiu formed a seal, put his hands together, and then suddenly separated them.
A rotating sphere of burning water formed in his hand, the flames and water inside intertwined, forming a vortex that continued to accelerate. Lin Xiu threw the vortex toward the lake, and it exploded the moment it touched the water, raising a cloud of steam and water. A large hole several meters in diameter was blown out of the lake, which then quickly flowed back to fill it.
“It’s incredibly powerful, but it consumes too much chakra.” Lin Xiu wiped the sweat from his forehead, “It needs to be further optimized.”
After disbanding his clone, Lin Xiu gained all the memories and experiences of his training. He walked to the lake, looked at his reflection on the water, and thought about his next training plan.
Suddenly, the lake water in the space began to ripple strangely again, and a water dragon rose into the air from the lake and circled around Lin Xiu.
“Another evolution?” Lin Xiu looked at the water dragon in surprise.
The water dragon gradually transformed into a humanoid figure made of water. The appearance of this water man was exactly the same as Lin Xiu, but his entire body was transparent, and one could see the water flowing inside.
“Shadow…water man?” Lin Xiu looked at the water clone in confusion.
The water clone spoke, his voice like the gurgling of water: “Hello, Master. I am the new function of the strongest transformation space – the permanent water clone. I can exist permanently in the space and assist you in training. I have a completely independent consciousness and all the memories and skills of the master.”
Lin Xiu looked at the water clone in shock: “You have self-awareness?”
The water clone nodded: “Yes, but my consciousness is exactly the same as my master’s. I am another you. I can train autonomously in the space, and I can also analyze the training data for you and make suggestions for improvement.”
“This is amazing!” Lin Xiu walked around the water clone and observed carefully, “Can you leave the strongest transformation space?”
The water clone shook his head: “No, I can only exist in space. But when you enter the space, I can report to you the progress of training and new discoveries.”
Lin Xiu pondered the potential of this new feature: “Does this mean that even if I’m sleeping or doing other things in the outside world, the training in the space can continue?”
“In theory, yes.” The water clone replied, “But I need instructions before I can start training.”
Lin Xiu immediately issued an order: “From now on, whenever I am not in the space, you will be responsible for continuing to study the Burning Water series of ninjutsu and exploring more variations and applications. Every time I enter the space, report the progress to me.”
The water clone nodded: “Yes, Master.”
After leaving the strongest transformation space, Lin Xiu opened his eyes and saw the morning light coming in through the window. He quickly got up, washed up, had a simple breakfast, and hurried to the gathering place of the special training camp.
The special training camp was located in a special training ground in the east of Konoha Village, surrounded by a tall wall, with two Chunins guarding the entrance.
Lin Xiu showed his pass and was allowed in. There were already about thirty students gathered in the training ground, all of whom were elites selected from various classes.
Lin Xiu looked around and soon found Uchiha Itachi. Itachi was standing in a corner, quietly reading a book on ninjutsu. Noticing Lin Xiu’s gaze, he nodded slightly in greeting.
“Lin Xiu!” A voice came from behind. Lin Xiu turned around and saw Rika running towards him. Today she was wearing a lavender training suit, which made her petite figure look even more lovely.
“Good morning, Rika.” Lin Xiu greeted with a smile.
Rika’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she obviously still remembered the embarrassing scene last night: “Good… Good morning.” She lowered her head and looked at the ground. “You said you would teach me throwing techniques this afternoon. Does it still count?”
“Of course, as long as the special training camp arrangements allow.” Lin Xiu nodded.
Rika jumped for joy: “Great! I’ll try my best!”
At this time, three jonin walked to the center of the training ground, and all the students immediately quieted down and lined up in neat rows.
The leader was a masked, silver-haired ninja named Hatake Kakashi. He raised his hand lazily, “Good morning, future ninjas. I am Hatake Kakashi, the person in charge of this special training camp. On my right is Sarutobi Asuma, and on my left is Mitarashi Anko.”
Kakashi looked around and paused for a moment on Lin Xiu and Itachi. “This special training camp will last for one month. Its purpose is to discover and cultivate your potential. We will have basic training in the morning, learn ninjutsu and strategies in the afternoon, and have free training or rest in the evening. We will assign different courses to you based on your performance.”
Asuma stepped forward. “Let’s do a simple ability test now to understand everyone’s level. Please gather in the corresponding training area according to the number on the name tag.”
Lin Xiu looked at the name tag on his chest. The number was 7, which corresponded to the area that Kakashi was in charge of.
He walked towards the designated area and found that Uchiha Itachi was also in the same group. In addition to the two of them, there were eight other students in the group, including Hyuga Hinata, Nara Shikamaru, and Inuzuka Kiba.
“These are truly the elite among the elites.” Lin Xiu thought to himself. Seeing so many future key figures gathered together, he couldn’t help but feel a little excited.
Kakashi stood in front of the team members, holding a list in his hand. “Okay, the test for Team 7 is about chakra control and comprehensive use of ninjutsu. Each person will demonstrate their best ninjutsu, and then complete a task: take out a kunai with their name on it from the pool over there, without getting their clothes wet.”
Lin Xiu looked at the pool in the distance. It was about ten meters deep and the water surface was as calm as a mirror.
“Let me demonstrate first.” Kakashi walked to the edge of the pool and made a seal, “Ninjutsu: Water Clone Jutsu.”
A Kakashi made of water rises from the pool, dives under the water, retrieves a kunai, then returns to Kakashi and hands him the kunai before turning into a puddle of water and flowing back into the pool.
“That’s it.” Kakashi turned to the students, “Who’s going first?”
43, A-level skills (old version)
Inuzuka Kiba raised his hand: “I’ll do it!”
Ya strode to the edge of the pool and formed a seal: “Ninjutsu: Beastman Clone Technique!”
He and his ninja dog Akamaru transformed into two identical beast forms, one stayed on the shore, while the other jumped into the water, dived to the bottom, picked up a kunai, and then swam back to the shore.
“Well done.” Kakashi commented, “Next.”
Hyuga Hinata stepped forward timidly: “I…I’ll do it.”
She formed a seal: “White eyes!”
Veins bulged around Hinata’s eyes. She accurately located the kunai under the water, then formed a seal: “Soft Fist Technique: Vacuum Palm!”
An invisible energy shot into the water, accurately pushing her kunai to the surface of the water, and then gently floating to the shore.
“Precise control.” Kakashi nodded approvingly, “Next.”
When it was Itachi’s turn, he calmly walked to the edge of the pond and formed a seal: “Fire Style: Phoenix Flower Fire Jutsu.”
Dozens of small fireballs spewed out of his mouth, surrounding the pool and forming a beautiful ring of fire. Then Itachi made another seal: “Clone Technique.”
A clone appeared, jumped into the water, took out the kunai, gave it to the original body, and then disappeared.
“Gorgeous and practical.” Kakashi commented, “Next.”
Finally, it was Lin Xiu’s turn. He walked to the edge of the pool, felt the flow of the water, and then formed a seal: “Water Style: Water Fang Bullet Technique.”
Several jets of water shot out from the pool, crisscrossing in the air to form a water network.
“Water Style: Water Clone Technique.” Lin Xiu formed seals again.
A water clone rose from the pool, dived to the bottom of the water, took out the kunai, and then returned to Lin Xiu and handed him the kunai. But unlike the regular water clones, Lin Xiu’s water clone did not disappear immediately, but transformed into a water bird, circled in the air, and then fell back into the pool.
“Precise control and artistry.” Kakashi narrowed his eyes. “Not bad.”
After the test, Kakashi divided the students into three groups: “Based on the test results, I decided to conduct group training. Lin Xiu, Uchiha Itachi and Hyuga Hinata will learn advanced ninjutsu control from me; Inuzuka Kiba, Nara Shikamaru and Yamanaka Ino will learn tactical coordination from Asuma; the rest will learn basic ninjutsu improvement from Red Bean.”
Lin Xiu and Itachi looked at each other, and saw fighting spirit and excitement in each other’s eyes. It was a rare opportunity to learn advanced ninjutsu control from a master like Kakashi.
Kakashi led the three to a small forest: “First, I want to test your chakra control accuracy.” He pointed to a tree, “Climb up and stick to the trunk with only chakra. You are not allowed to use your hands.”
Hyuga Hinata tried first. She carefully concentrated her chakra on the soles of her feet, stuck them to the tree trunk, slowly walked up, and successfully reached the top of the tree.
“Very good.” Kakashi nodded, “As expected of a Hyuga family member, your chakra control is precise.”
Itachi also accomplished this task with ease, even trotting along the tree trunk, showing excellent control.
It was Lin Xiu’s turn. He walked to the tree and concentrated his chakra on the soles of his feet. This was not difficult for him. He had practiced it countless times in the strongest transformation space. Lin Xiu not only climbed up the tree quickly, but also jumped between the trunk and branches, and finally hung upside down on a branch, attracting Kakashi’s surprised eyes.
“It seems that I underestimated you.” Kakashi’s eyes curved into crescents, “Then, let’s go directly to the next stage: walking on water.”
He led the three to a small lake: “This is much more difficult than walking on trees, because the water surface is flowing, and the chakra output needs to be constantly adjusted.”
Kakashi demonstrated it, walking on the water with ease, even performing a few somersaults and spins.
“You try it.”
Hinata tried it first. With the help of the Byakugan, she could clearly see the flow of chakra on the water, so she quickly mastered the trick and walked steadily on the water.
Itachi once again demonstrated his talent by stepping onto the surface of the water with almost no hesitation. He only swayed slightly at first, but soon adapted to the fluidity of the water and even tried to run.
Lin Xiu walked onto the water, his chakra output evenly, and he stood firmly on the lake. This was not unfamiliar to him. He had practiced walking on water countless times in the lake environment of the strongest transformation space.
Lin Xiu not only walked freely on the water, but also performed a series of complex movements: sudden stop, turn, jump back, side slide… Every movement was clean and neat, and the chakra output was precise and accurate.
Kakashi was slightly surprised: “Lin Xiu, have you ever practiced walking on water before?”
Lin Xiu shook his head: “I haven’t practiced it formally, but I often play in the water by the river, so I might have learned it naturally.”
Kakashi thought for a moment, “Interesting. So, the last test: Chakra attribute change.”
He took out three special pieces of paper: “This is chakra test paper, which can test your chakra attributes. Inject chakra into the paper. If the paper becomes wet, the attribute is water; if the paper shrinks, the attribute is thunder; if the paper burns, the attribute is fire; if the paper breaks, the attribute is wind; if the paper turns into soil, the attribute is soil.”
Kakashi demonstrated, his test paper crumpled into a ball: “My main attribute is thunder. You try it.”
Hinata took the test paper, injected chakra into it, and the paper broke slightly: “Wind attribute, a typical characteristic of the Hyuga family.” Kakashi nodded.
Itachi’s test paper instantly burned up, “It’s undoubtedly the fire attribute, the symbol of the Uchiha family.”
Lin Xiu took the test paper and injected chakra into it. The paper was immediately soaked, and water dripped down his fingers.
“Water attribute.” Kakashi raised an eyebrow, “It’s not common in the Fire Country. Are you sure your family doesn’t have any Water Country bloodline?”
Lin Xiu shrugged: “I don’t know much about my father’s family history.”
Kakashi nodded: “Okay, the test is over. Now I will arrange targeted training based on your attributes and abilities.”
He turned to Itachi and said, “Uchiha Itachi, you will learn Fire Style: Dragon Fire Technique and Illusion Technique: Visual Illusion Technique.”
Then he looked at Hinata and said, “Hyuga Hinata, you will learn Wind Style: Vacuum Wave and the first half of the Hyuga family’s Eight Trigrams Sixty-four Palms.”
Finally, he said to Lin Xiu: “Lin Xiu, considering your water attribute and excellent chakra control, you will learn Water Style: Water Prison Technique and Water Style: Water Tornado Technique.”
Lin Xiu’s eyes lit up. These two ninjutsu were both B-level or even A-level skills, far beyond the level of ordinary Genin or even Chunin.
44, Light and Shadow Confusion! (Old Version)
“Thank you, teacher.” Lin Xiu bowed respectfully.
“Don’t thank me too soon.” Kakashi’s eyes flashed with a cunning light, “These are all difficult ninjutsu, which may take several months or even years to fully master. The special training camp only lasts for one month, and I only hope that you can master the basics and essentials.”
Lin Xiu smiled secretly in his heart. With the strongest transformation space, his learning speed was much faster than that of ordinary people. One month was enough for him to fully master these two ninjutsu, and even more.
“Now, let’s start our individual training.” Kakashi distributed three ninjutsu scrolls. “Read the scrolls first to understand the theory. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.”
For the next few hours, Lin Xiu focused on learning the theory and hand seals of the Water Prison Technique. This ninjutsu requires a large amount of water-attribute chakra to condense into a spherical cage to trap the enemy. The key is to maintain the shape and strength of the water cage while ensuring that there is no air circulation inside, so that the enemy can suffocate.
During the lunch break, Lin Xiu found a quiet corner, quickly finished his lunch, and then closed his eyes to rest. In fact, he entered the strongest transformation space.
After entering the space, Lin Xiu immediately saw his permanent water clone practicing burning water bombs by the lake.
“Master, welcome back.” The water clone stopped training and saluted Lin Xiuxing, “I have made some improvements to the burning water bomb.”
Lin Xiu nodded: “We’ll see later. Now I need you to help me practice two new ninjutsu: Water Prison Jutsu and Water Tornado Jutsu.”
He taught Kakashi’s theories and hand seals to the water clones.
“I understand.” The water clone nodded seriously, “Both of these ninjutsu require a lot of chakra and precise control. The key to the water prison technique is to maintain the stability and sealing of the water ball; the water tornado technique requires controlling the rotation speed and direction of the water flow.”
“That’s right.” Lin Xiu nodded approvingly. “Let’s practice separately. I’ll practice the Water Prison Technique first, and you practice the Water Tornado Technique. We’ll switch after one hour.”
Lin Xiu walked to the lake and began to practice the Water Prison Technique. He formed a seal and guided the chakra to flow into the lake: “Water Style: Water Prison Technique!”
The lake water rose up, forming an unstable water ball, which soon collapsed.
“The control is not precise enough.” Lin Xiu frowned and tried again.
After more than a dozen failures, he finally succeeded in maintaining a small water prison for five seconds.
“That’s quite a progress.” Lin Xiu commented and continued to practice.
An hour later, he and his water clone exchanged tasks. The water clone had successfully created a small water tornado, and although it did not last long, the basic shape had been formed.
“Well done.” Lin Xiu praised, “Keep practicing the Water Tornado Technique. I’ll try the Water Prison Technique.”
After another hour of high-intensity training, Lin Xiu had mastered both ninjutsu. Although he could not use them in actual combat, his progress was much faster than that of ordinary ninjas.
“It’s time, I have to go back.” Lin Xiu said to the water clone, “You continue to practice these two ninjutsu and strive to make greater progress when I come back next time.”
The water clone bowed respectfully: “As you command, Master. I will also continue to research new variations of the Burning Water series of ninjutsu.”
After leaving the strongest transformation space, Lin Xiu opened his eyes and found that the afternoon class was about to begin. He stood up, straightened his clothes, and walked towards the training ground.
The afternoon class was Professor Hongdou’s teaching of the basics of illusion. Although this was not in Kakashi’s schedule, all students were required to attend some public classes.
Hongdou stood in the middle of the training ground, holding a thin stick in her hand. “Genjutsu is a ninjutsu that affects the enemy’s senses and psychology. It doesn’t directly harm the body like ninjutsu, but the effect is often more terrifying.” She looked around with sharp eyes, “Today we will learn the most basic illusion breaking and defense techniques.”
She pointed to a student and said, “You, come forward.”
A boy who looked a little nervous came forward.
“I’m going to cast a simple genjutsu on you, and you’re going to try to break it. Are you ready?”
The boy nodded.
Red Bean Seal: “Illusion: Light and Shadow Confusion!”
The boy’s eyes immediately became blank and his body froze in place.
“What he sees now is darkness, and he can’t see anything.” Hongdou explained, “To break the illusion, the easiest way is to use the seal, concentrate the chakra, and then release it suddenly to break the interference of the illusion.”
She walked behind the boy and patted his shoulder: “Try it.”
The boy trembled and made a “release” seal, but it had no effect.
“The chakra is not focused enough.” Hongdou shook her head, “Try again, imagine your chakra surging like a river, and then suddenly bursting its banks!”
The boy tried again, and this time his body shook violently and his eyes became clear again.
“Success!” the boy shouted in surprise.
“Well done.” Hongdou nodded, then turned to the other students, “Now form groups of two and practice with each other. One casts the illusion, and the other breaks it. Remember, today we are only practicing the most basic light and shadow confusion and seal breaking.”
Lin Xiu was assigned to work with Rika.
“You go first? Or should I go first?” Lin Xiu asked.
Rika bit her lip and said, “Cast the illusion on me first. I want to see if I can break it.”
Lin Xiu nodded and formed a seal: “Illusion: Light and Shadow Confusion!”
Rika’s eyes immediately became blank, and she looked around nervously, apparently trapped in darkness.
“Don’t panic, focus your chakra.” Lin Xiu gently instructed, “Imagine it flowing through your body, and then suddenly bursting out.”
Rika nodded and made the “release” seal, but failed on her first try. She gritted her teeth and tried again, this time with a stronger chakra fluctuation, but still failed.
“Third time.” Rika took a deep breath and devoted herself to concentrating chakra.
“Release!” she shouted, and the chakra in her body suddenly burst out, successfully breaking the illusion.
Rika blinked, adjusting to her restored vision: “Did I succeed?”
“Yes, and you did a great job.” Lin Xiu smiled, “For someone who is trying to break an illusion for the first time, you did an excellent job.”
Rika blushed, “Thank you. Now it’s my turn.”
She formed a seal nervously: “Illusion: Light and Shadow Confusion!”
Lin Xiu felt a slight chakra fluctuation, but his vision did not change. Rika’s illusion had failed.
“What’s going on?” Rika lowered her head in frustration, “I did it exactly as Anko-sensei taught me.”
Lin Xiu patted Li Xiang’s shoulder and said, “It is very rare to succeed on the first try. Genjutsu requires the caster to accurately direct his chakra into the opponent’s sensory system, disrupting its normal functioning.”
Rika looked down at her hands, “I guess I’m still a long way off.”
“Let me teach you.” Lin Xiu held Lixiang’s hand and guided her to make a seal. “The seal is just an auxiliary. The key lies in the flow path of the chakra. Imagine that your chakra is like a silk thread, soft but tough, silently entangling the other person’s senses.”
Rika’s face felt slightly warm from Lin Xiu’s touch. She nodded, closed her eyes, and tried again according to Lin Xiu’s instructions.
“Illusion: Light and Shadow Confusion!”
This time, Lin Xiu felt a slight dizziness, his vision became blurred, and then it was pitch black.
“I succeeded!” Rika jumped up in surprise, “I really did it!”
Lin Xiu easily formed the “Release” seal and broke the illusion: “Well done. Remember this feeling, it will be easier next time.”
Li Xiang clenched her fists excitedly: “Thank you, Lin Xiu!”
Hongdou was patrolling the training grounds, and stopped when she came to Lin Xiu and Rika. “Rika, you are making rapid progress.” She turned to Lin Xiu, “Lin Xiu, I heard that you have started learning the Water Prison Technique and the Water Tornado Technique?”
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Lin Xiu nodded: “Yes, Teacher Hongdou.”
Anko raised an eyebrow, “Kakashi is teaching you guys really fast. However, genjutsu is just as important. I can teach you some more advanced genjutsu if I get a chance, considering your chakra control abilities.”
“That’s great, thank you Teacher Hongdou.” Lin Xiu bowed respectfully.
Anko smiled slightly and continued to inspect the other students.
After the afternoon training, Li Xiang pulled Lin Xiu’s sleeve and said, “You said you would teach me throwing skills this afternoon, remember?”
Lin Xiu smiled and said, “Of course, we will go to the fourth training ground now.”
The two left the special training camp together and walked towards the fourth training ground. On the way, Li Xiang would occasionally peek at Lin Xiu, with admiration in her eyes.
“You are really amazing. Sensei Kakashi actually taught you B-level ninjutsu!”
Lin Xiu smiled modestly: “Maybe it’s because my attributes are more suitable.”
Rika nodded: “Maybe. But you are indeed very talented. When I heard that you and Uchiha Itachi tied, I couldn’t believe it!”
When mentioning Uchiha Itachi, Lin Xiu’s eyes flashed with thought. Itachi was the key figure, and all future tragedies were closely related to him. Changing Itachi’s fate would also change the future of the entire ninja world.
“Itachi is indeed very strong.” Lin Xiu said calmly, “But everyone has his or her own strengths.”
The two soon arrived at the fourth training ground. It was an open space surrounded by trees and with various targets in the center, an ideal place to practice throwing.
Lin Xiu took out a few shurikens from his ninja tool bag: “First, let’s take a look at your basic posture.”
Rika took out the kunai that Lin Xiu gave her yesterday and seriously assumed a throwing posture.
“Your wrist is too stiff.” Lin Xiu walked behind Li Xiang, gently held her wrist with both hands, and helped her adjust her posture. “When throwing, your wrist should be like this, flexibly and powerfully swinging.”
Rika’s body trembled slightly under Lin Xiu’s embrace. She could smell the fresh scent of Lin Xiu and feel the warmth of his palm, and her cheeks couldn’t help but burn.
“Try to throw it once.” Lin Xiu let go of his hand and took a step back.
Rika took a deep breath, focused her attention, and threw the kunai at the target ten meters away. The kunai flew out and hit the target. Although it didn’t hit the bull’s eye, it was a clear improvement compared to her previous level.
“Not bad!” Lin Xiu encouraged, “I’ll teach you another trick.”
He pulled out three shurikens and positioned himself. “Watch my fingers and wrists.”
Lin Xiu flicked his wrist and three shurikens shot out at the same time, accurately hitting three bullseyes at different heights.
Rika was stunned: “This… This is amazing!”
“This is a multiple throwing technique, which requires precise control of the strength and angle of each ninja tool.” Lin Xiu walked to Rika, “Come, let’s try it together. You hold the kunai and I will guide you.”
Rika picked up three kunai and Lin Xiu stood behind her again, covering her hands with his and guiding her into the stance.
“Take a deep breath, feel the direction of the airflow, and then…” Lin Xiu whispered in Rika’s ear, guiding her to throw.
Three kunai sliced ​​through the air, and although only one hit the target, it was pretty good for a beginner.
“That’s great!” Rika turned around excitedly and accidentally bumped into Lin Xiu.
Their faces were so close that they could almost feel each other’s breath. Rika’s eyes widened and her cheeks turned red, even the tips of her ears turned red.
“I’m… sorry!” Rika took a step back in panic, lowered her head, and twisted her fingers nervously.
Lin Xiu smiled: “It’s okay. Keep practicing.”
For the next hour, Lin Xiu patiently taught Li Xiang various throwing techniques, from basic straight-line throwing to complex curve throwing and then to multiple throwing. Li Xiang studied very hard and made significant progress.
“Try one last time.” Lin Xiu handed five shurikens to Rika, “Aim at the five targets in different positions.”
Rika took a deep breath, focused her attention, and recalled all the techniques Lin Xiu had taught her. With a flick of her wrist, five shurikens were fired in a fan shape, hitting five different targets. Although only two hit the bull’s eye, the overall performance was already quite amazing.
“I did it!” Li Xiang jumped up excitedly, turned around and hugged Lin Xiu tightly, “Thank you, Lin Xiu!”
Realizing her actions, Rika quickly let go of her hand, her face red as an apple: “Sorry… I’m too excited.”
Lin Xiu smiled: “No need to apologize, you have made rapid progress and you should be proud of it.”
As the sun sets, golden sunlight shines on the training ground, casting a warm glow on the two children.
“It’s getting late, let me take you home.” Lin Xiu suggested.
Rika nodded, and the two packed up their ninja tools and left the training ground. On the way, Rika would occasionally peek at Lin Xiu with a sweet smile on her face.
Back at the Amano residence, Rika’s mother, Miyuki, was already preparing dinner.
“Lin Xiu is here too.” Miyuki greeted with a smile, “Would you like to have dinner together?”
Lin Xiu shook his head: “Thank you, Auntie, but I still have some training to do. I’ll bother you another day.”
Rika lowered her head in disappointment: “Leaving so soon?”
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“See you at the special training camp tomorrow.” Lin Xiu waved goodbye to Rika and turned to leave the Amano family.
After returning to his own cabin, Lin Xiu had a simple meal, then immediately entered a meditative state and returned to the strongest transformation space.
Inside the space, the permanent water clone was practicing the waterspout technique. A small waterspout was spinning on the lake, sucking the lake water into the sky and then scattering it as rain.
“Master, welcome back.” The water clone stopped training, “I can now maintain a water tornado for thirty seconds, and the control range reaches five meters.”
“Well done.” Lin Xiu nodded, “What about the water prison technique?”
Water clone seals: “Water escape: Water prison technique!”
The lake water rose up to form a perfect spherical cage, with an innocent fish trapped inside. The water prison was suspended steadily in the air, and the fish swam inside, but could not escape.
“Very good control.” Lin Xiu praised, “Now, I want to try the more difficult part: remote control of the water prison.”
In the original version of the Water Prison Technique, the caster needs to keep one hand in contact with the water prison at all times, which is an obvious limitation. Lin Xiu wants to improve this technology and achieve remote control.
“In theory, as long as a chakra line is established to connect the caster and the water prison, remote control can be achieved.” The water clone analyzed, “But this requires extremely precise chakra control and a large amount of chakra reserves.”
Lin Xiu nodded: “That’s right. Let’s get started.”
He formed a seal and pressed his hands against the lake surface: “Water Style: Water Prison Technique!”
The water ball formed, and Lin Xiu slowly removed his hand from the water ball, while maintaining a fine chakra line connecting himself and the water ball. The water ball shook slightly, but still floated in the air.
“It worked!” Lin Xiu looked at the remote-controlled water prison with joy, “But the consumption is too high and it can’t be maintained for too long.”
The water clone observed Lin Xiu’s technique: “Perhaps the chakra line can be changed to a chakra mesh to increase stability.”
Lin Xiu’s eyes lit up: “Good idea.”
He tried again, this time changing the single chakra line into a network of multiple fine chakra threads that covered the entire surface of the water ball. This way, the control was more stable and the chakra consumption was more even.
“Success!” Lin Xiu watched the remote water prison hover steadily in the air, lasting twice as long as before.
“There are still more areas for improvement.” The Water Clone suggested, “For example, we can add a tiny stream of water inside the water prison to create a meat grinder-like effect and increase the damage.”
Lin Xiu nodded: “Not a bad idea. But let’s stop here for today. I want to try the water tornado technique.”
Next, Lin Xiu focused on practicing the Water Tornado Technique. This ninjutsu is more aggressive than the Water Prison Technique, and requires controlling a large amount of water to form a high-speed rotating tornado, which will draw the enemy in and cause damage.
After two hours of intensive training, Lin Xiu has been able to use these two ninjutsu skillfully. Although it is not perfect yet, his progress is far beyond that of ordinary people.
“I think we can combine these two ninjutsu.” Lin Xiu suddenly had an idea, “The water tornado will sweep the enemy into the sky, and then the water prison will trap him, and then let the water prison fall from the sky to cause greater damage.”
The water clone’s eyes sparkled with excitement: “This combination skill has great potential. I will try to develop it tomorrow.”
Lin Xiu nodded: “Okay. Also, continue to study the series of burning water ninjutsu. I want to see if I can develop more variations.”
After leaving the strongest transformation space, Lin Xiu finished washing up and lay on the bed thinking about what he had gained today. Not only did he learn two advanced water escape ninjutsu, he also successfully improved the water prison technique. More importantly, his relationship with Rika seemed to have taken a step further.
The next morning, Lin Xiu arrived at the special training camp on time. Today’s schedule was to continue learning advanced ninjutsu with Kakashi in the morning, and Asuma would teach tactical coordination in the afternoon.
Kakashi was waiting at the training ground. When he saw Lin Xiu, Itachi and Hinata all arrived, he said lazily, “Today we will continue with what we did yesterday. But before that, I want to see your progress.”
He pointed to a big tree and said, “Use the ninjutsu you learned yesterday to attack that tree. Let me see how well you have mastered it.”
Hinata stepped forward first and formed a seal: “Wind Style: Vacuum Wave!”
An invisible energy shot out from her hand, hitting the tree trunk and leaving a shallow cut.
“Not a bad first attempt,” Kakashi commented, “Keep improving your control and direction.”
Itachi stepped forward and formed a seal: “Fire Style: Dragon Fire Jutsu!”
A fire dragon spewed out of his mouth, circled the tree trunk, and left a circle of charred marks.
“Precise control, moderate power.” Kakashi nodded, “Continue to increase the duration and heat.”
It was Lin Xiu’s turn. He walked to the lake and formed a seal: “Water Escape: Water Prison Technique!”
The lake water rose up, forming a perfect water ball, wrapping the upper part of the tree trunk. Lin Xiu did not touch the water ball, but controlled it remotely through the chakra silk net.
Kakashi’s eyes widened, “Remotely controlling the water prison? This isn’t a basic version of the technique.”
Lin Xiu maintained the water prison for ten seconds, then released the technique: “I thought of using chakra lines to connect the water prison last night, so I tried practicing it.”
Kakashi shook his head in amazement, “You mastered the basic form of the Water Prison Jutsu last night, and even created your own improved version? Unbelievable.”
Lin Xiu bowed his head modestly: “It’s just luck. I have also made some progress in the water tornado technique.”
He formed a seal again: “Water Style: Water Tornado Technique!”
The lake water swirled and rose, forming a small waterspout that swept leaves and twigs in. The waterspout lasted for about fifteen seconds before calming down.
Kakashi looked at Lin Xiu in shock: “Learned the basic forms of two B-level ninjutsu in one night? Lin Xiu, are you sure you haven’t been exposed to these ninjutsu before?”
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Lin Xiu shook his head: “No, Kakashi-sensei. Maybe my water-attribute chakra is particularly suitable for these ninjutsu.”
Kakashi stared at Lin Xiu for a while, then nodded: “It seems that I need to prepare some more advanced content. But today, let’s consolidate these two ninjutsu first.”
For the next morning, under Kakashi’s guidance, Lin Xiu perfected the details of the Water Prison Technique and the Water Tornado Technique, and also learned how to reduce chakra consumption and increase duration.
During the lunch break, Lin Xiu once again found a quiet corner and entered the strongest transformation space to check the progress of the water clone research.
The Water Clone has successfully developed a combination of water prison and water tornado, called “Water Style: Tornado Water Prison Technique”. This combination technique first uses a water tornado to roll the enemy into the sky, then suddenly transforms it into a water prison to trap the enemy, and finally lets the water prison fall from the sky, causing huge damage.
“This combo requires precise timing control.” The water clone explained, “The moment of transformation is key. If it’s too early, the enemy will have a chance to escape, and if it’s too late, the power will be weakened.”
Lin Xiu nodded: “Continue to optimize this technique. In addition, I want to see the progress of the Burning Water series of ninjutsu.”
The water clone led Lin Xiu to the other side of the lake, where there was a wooden man used for training.
“I have developed a new variant of Burning Water.” The water clone formed a seal, “Burn Water Steam Blast!”
A small water ball formed in his hand, with flames burning violently inside. The water ball flew towards the wooden man and exploded into a large amount of high-temperature steam the moment of contact. Large areas of burns and cracks immediately appeared on the surface of the wooden man.
“The temperature of the steam is above boiling point, which can instantly burn the enemy’s skin and respiratory tract.” The water clone explained, “and the steam will spread quickly, making it difficult to avoid.”
Lin Xiu nodded approvingly: “This technology is very practical, especially in a closed space. Any other discoveries?”
The water clone guided Lin Xiu to an open space: “I will try to combine the elements of water and wind to create a new form.”
He formed a seal: “Feng Shui·Cutting Water Bomb!”
A water bomb shot out from his hand, containing a high-speed rotating wind element, and hit a wooden board. As the water bomb exploded, the wind element formed countless tiny cutting blades, cutting the wooden board into pieces.
“This requires controlling both water and wind chakras at the same time, which is very difficult.” The water clone explained, “But it is incredibly powerful, especially suitable for dealing with armored enemies.”
Lin Xiu’s eyes sparkled with excitement: “Great! Keep developing these two series, I look forward to seeing more variants.”
After leaving the strongest transformation space, Lin Xiu returned to the afternoon training. Asuma’s tactical coordination course focused on teaching how to cooperate with teammates to maximize combat power.
“Ninjas rarely act alone,” Asuma explained. “Most of the time, you’ll form a team of three to carry out missions. Understanding your teammates’ abilities and matching their fighting styles is the key to success.”
He divided the students into several groups of three, and Lin Xiu was assigned to a group with Itachi and Hinata.
“Your mission is to snatch a scroll from me.” Asuma took out a small scroll and placed it on his waist. “Considering that you are all elite students, I will not hold back. Are you ready?”
The three of them nodded and quickly discussed tactics.
“Hinata’s Byakugan can monitor Asuma’s chakra flow and predict his actions.” Lin Xiu analyzed, “Itachi’s Fire Style is suitable for long-range containment, and my Water Style can cooperate to create a favorable battlefield.”
Itachi nodded, “I can use Fire Style to force Asuma to the water, and you can use Water Style to restrict his movements.”
Hinata whispered, “I…I will monitor with my Byakugan and guide you on when to attack.”
After the discussion, the three of them started to act. Hinata activated her Byakugan first, closely monitoring Asuma’s every move. Itachi moved to the left, ready to cast Fire Style at any time. Lin Xiu lurked by the pond on the right, ready to perform Water Style Ninjutsu.
“Start!” Asuma gave the order and the battle began.
Itachi immediately formed a seal: “Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!”
A huge fireball burst out of his mouth and headed straight for Asuma. Asuma dodged it easily, but found that the real purpose of the fireball was to force him to move towards Lin Xiu.
“Hinata, now!” Lin Xiu shouted.
Hinata made a seal: “Baiyan·Chakra Vision!” She saw the chakra flow in Asuma’s body accurately, “He’s going to dodge to the left!”
Lin Xiu was already prepared: “Water Style: Water Tornado Technique!”
A waterspout rose from the pool, intercepting Asuma’s evasive path. Asuma was forced to change direction, just in time to collide with Itachi’s second fireball.
The fireball exploded, and Asuma was pushed towards the waterspout by the air wave. Just as he was about to be sucked into it, he suddenly concentrated his chakra under his feet and instantly accelerated to escape from the danger zone.
“Good teamwork!” Asuma praised, and at the same time, he formed a seal, “Wind Style: Great Breakthrough!”
A gust of wind rushed towards the three people, and Lin Xiu immediately responded: “Water Style: Water Wall Technique!”
A wall of water rose up, blocking part of the wind, but some wind still penetrated the wall of water and blew the three people back.
“His chakra is concentrated in his right hand!” Hinata warned, “Use kunai to attack!”
Sure enough, Asuma pulled out several kunai from his ninja tool bag and threw them at the three people.
Itachi quickly formed a seal: “Fire Style: Phoenix Flower Fire Jutsu!”
Multiple small fireballs flew towards the kunai, knocking them to the ground.
Lin Xiu seized the opportunity and formed a seal: “Water Escape: Water Prison Technique!”
The water wall suddenly deformed and turned into a water ball that rushed towards Asuma. Asuma jumped back to avoid it, but found that it was just a bait. The real water prison formed from the puddle under his feet, instantly trapping his lower body.
“Now, Itachi!” Lin Xiu shouted.
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Itachi flashed behind Asuma and put the kunai in his hand against Asuma’s neck: “Please hand over the scroll.”
Asuma laughed loudly: “You are indeed the elite among the elites! Well, the scroll is yours.”
He handed the scroll to Itachi, and Lin Xiu released the water prison. The cooperation of the three won applause from the audience.
“Excellent tactical coordination!” Asuma praised, “Lin Xiu’s water jutsu control, Itachi’s fire jutsu containment, Hinata’s Byakugan reconnaissance, the three of them cooperated tacitly, perfectly demonstrating the essence of teamwork.”
After the training, Lin Xiu, Itachi and Hinata walked out of the training ground side by side.
“Your water jutsu has improved rapidly,” Itachi commented calmly, “It’s not easy to master the basic forms of the Water Prison Jutsu and Water Tornado Jutsu in one day.”
Lin Xiu smiled: “Your fire escape technique is also impressive.”
Hinata lowered her head and whispered, “You two are both amazing… I… I’ll try my best to keep up.”
Lin Xiu encouraged, “Your Byakugan reconnaissance provided us with crucial intelligence. Without you, we wouldn’t have been able to subdue Asuma-sensei so quickly.”
Hinata raised her head, her face flushed: “Thank…thank you, Lin Xiu.”
The three of them walked out of the special training camp and separated at the crossroads of the village. Itachi walked towards the Uchiha clan’s territory, while Hinata went to the Hyuga clan’s mansion.
“See you tomorrow.” Lin Xiu waved goodbye to the two of them, then turned and walked towards his own cabin.
On the way, Lin Xiu met Rika, who seemed to have just returned from a medical training class, holding several books on medical ninjutsu in her hands.
“Lin Xiu!” Li Xiang waved to him happily, “I heard that you performed very well in the tactical coordination class today!”
Lin Xiu nodded: “Teamwork is very important. How is your medical ninjutsu going?”
Rika held up the book in her hand: “I’ve just started learning the basic theory. Medical ninjutsu requires extremely fine chakra control, which is difficult to master, but I will work hard!”
“Is there anything I can help with?” Lin Xiu asked.
Rika thought for a moment, “Actually…it would be great if you could help me practice chakra control. Medical ninjutsu requires focusing chakra on a very small point and then precisely directing it to a specific location in the body.”
Lin Xiu nodded: “No problem, I can teach you some chakra control techniques. Are you free tomorrow afternoon?”
Rika’s eyes lit up, “Yes! At the fourth training ground after school?”
“It’s settled.” Lin Xiu smiled.
The two chatted for a while before Lin Xiu continued to walk home. After returning to the cabin, he had a simple dinner and then immediately entered the strongest transformation space to continue training.
This time, he decided to try to upgrade the strongest transformation space to the next level. According to past experience, the space will evolve with his practice and battle accumulation, but it can also be actively triggered to evolve in a specific way.
“Permanent Water Clone, follow me.” Lin Xiu called out, “I want to try a new way of evolution.”
The water clone followed Lin Xiu to the edge of the space, where there was a void of white area.
“In theory, the strongest transformation space will automatically adjust according to my needs and strength.” Lin Xiu analyzed, “But if I actively infuse a large amount of chakra into the framework of the space, it may stimulate faster evolution.”
The water clone nodded: “It is theoretically feasible, but the risks are unknown.”
Lin Xiu took a deep breath: “It’s worth a try.”
He sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and placed his palms on the border of space. Chakra flowed out of his body and continuously poured into the framework of space.
At first, nothing happened. But as more and more chakra was poured in, the boundary of space began to tremble slightly, and tiny cracks appeared in the white void.
“Continue!” Lin Xiu gritted his teeth and increased his chakra output.
Suddenly, the crack widened, a dazzling white light shot out from the crack, and the entire space began to vibrate violently.
“The space is being reconstructed!” the water clone exclaimed.
Lin Xiu felt a huge energy gushing out from the crack and surrounding his body. This energy was extremely pure and seemed to be part of the space itself.
“Absorb it!” Lin Xiu ordered himself and began to try to absorb this energy into his body.
Energy poured into Lin Xiu’s meridians, flowing through every corner of his body, and finally gathered in his dantian. Lin Xiu felt that the chakra in his body suddenly surged, and the quality was also improved.
When the last bit of energy was absorbed, the space stopped vibrating, the cracks disappeared, and everything returned to calm.
Lin Xiu opened his eyes and was surprised to find that the entire space had changed. The original lake and forest environment became more real and vast, and mountains and grasslands appeared in the distance. The area of ​​the entire space seemed to have more than doubled.
“The space has been upgraded!” the water clone shouted excitedly, “Not only is the environment richer, the speed of time has also changed.”
Lin Xiu looked at the sunrise and sunset in the space, and it was indeed much faster than before: “What is the new time ratio?”
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The water clone observed for a while: “The ratio of internal and external time has increased from 2:1 to 3:1, that is, one hour in the outside world is three hours in the space.”
Lin Xiu laughed: “Great! This means my training will be more efficient.”
In addition to the changes in the environment and the speed of time, some new functions appeared in the space. A small library appeared out of thin air by the lake, filled with ninjutsu scrolls and theoretical books.
Lin Xiu pushed open the wooden door of the library, and the library exuded the scent of ancient books. The scrolls and books neatly arranged on the shelves were classified into different categories: ninjutsu, illusion, physical skills, sealing skills, medical skills, everything.
“Are these all manifestations of the knowledge in my mind?” Lin Xiu picked up a scroll labeled “Advanced Water Escape Techniques” and began to browse through it.
The scroll detailed the theories and hand seals of advanced water ninjutsu such as Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet, Water Style: Water Array Wall, and Water Style: Water Shark Bullet. These were all ninjutsu that Lin Xiu had seen in anime in his previous life, but he had never systematically studied them.
“It’s amazing.” Lin Xiu put the scroll away and continued to explore other areas of the library.
Deep inside the library, Lin Xiu discovered a special area marked with the words “Forbidden Techniques”. The scrolls here emitted a faint red light, as if to warn visitors of their danger.
“We’ll study these later.” Lin Xiu did not touch the forbidden scroll for the time being, and walked towards the medical ninjutsu area. He wanted to learn some theories about medical ninjutsu first because he was going to teach Rika chakra control tomorrow.
Lin Xiu picked up a book called “Basic Medical Ninjutsu” and read it carefully. The book detailed the precise chakra control methods required for medical ninjutsu, including how to concentrate chakra on a very small point, how to accurately guide it to a specific location, and how to adjust the properties of chakra to suit different treatment needs.
“These techniques can be taught to Rika.” Lin Xiu wrote down the key points and continued to explore other changes in the space.
In addition to the library, there is also a training room in the space, which is equipped with various training equipment and simulated opponents. A control panel is hung on the wall of the training room, which can adjust the strength and type of simulated opponents.
“Start from the lowest level.” Lin Xiu pressed the button on the control panel, and a wooden man of the same height appeared in the center of the training room.
The wooden man suddenly came alive and rushed towards Lin Xiu in an attacking posture. Although its movements were mechanical, its speed was not slow and its strength was not small.
Lin Xiu dodged the wooden man’s fist and struck the wooden man’s neck with a backhand knife. The wooden man fell to the ground and then automatically returned to his original position.
“The first level is too easy.” Lin Xiu adjusted to the second level. The speed and strength of the wooden man were significantly improved, and his movements became more flexible.
Lin Xiu fought with the wooden man for several rounds and found that even the second-level wooden man could not pose much threat to him.
“One more level up.”
The third-level wooden man not only has a greatly increased speed and strength, but can also use some basic ninjutsu. A fireball spewed out of the wooden man’s mouth, and Lin Xiu quickly formed a seal: “Water Style: Water Wall Technique!”
The water wall blocked the fireball, and Lin Xiu took the opportunity to rush at the wooden man and knocked him away with an uppercut. The wooden man flipped in the air and continued to attack after landing, this time using the clone technique, and three wooden men rushed towards Lin Xiu at the same time.
“Interesting.” Lin Xiu formed a seal: “Water Style: Water Tornado Technique!”
The water tornado swept the three wooden figures into the air, and then they fell heavily to the ground. The simulated battle ended, and the training room returned to peace.
“This training room is so practical.” Lin Xiu nodded with satisfaction, “It can be used to test various tactics and ninjutsu effects.”
In addition to the library and training room, there is also a small hot spring in the space, with steam rising and the water temperature just right.
“A place to restore physical strength and chakra?” Lin Xiu put his hand into the water and immediately felt a warm energy flowing into his body, eliminating fatigue and restoring the consumed chakra.
“This upgrade is really worthwhile.” Lin Xiu exclaimed, preparing to leave the space and return to the real world to rest.
“Master, wait a moment.” The permanent water clone shouted, “A new function has appeared in the space: mental image manifestation.”
“Is the mental image embodied?”
“Yes, you can materialize the objects you imagine in your mind as long as you have enough chakra.” The water clone explained, “For example, if you want a special kunai, just imagine it clearly in your mind and inject chakra into it.”
Lin Xiu tried to imagine a kunai inlaid with sapphires in his mind, and at the same time concentrated his chakra in his palm. A blue light flashed, and a kunai exactly like what he imagined appeared in his hand.
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“This is incredible!” Lin Xiu carefully observed the kunai. The touch, weight, and balance point were all the same as the real kunai. “This is not an illusion, but a physical object.”
“But these items cannot be taken out of the space.” The water clone added, “They can only be used within the space. However, you can use this method to create various training tools or experimental weapons.”
Lin Xiu nodded: “This function has unlimited potential. I can create unique weapons, even ninja tools that have never existed before.”
He then tried to materialize several more objects: a wooden sword, a specially made shuriken, a ninja armor, each of which perfectly presented the image in his mind.
“This function has another feature.” The water clone continued to explain, “You can manifest a specific training environment, such as a mountaintop in a snowstorm, or a hot desert.”
Lin Xiu tried to imagine a volcanic environment in his mind, with boiling magma, scorching air, and unstable ground. After a twist, the ground under his feet turned into volcanic rock. In the distance, there was an active volcano erupting magma, and the air was filled with the smell of sulfur.
“I need to adapt to fighting in various extreme environments.” Lin Xiu wiped the sweat from his forehead, feeling the scorching air burning his lungs. “Such training will be very helpful in facing various challenges in the future.”
When trying to use water ninjutsu in a volcanic environment, Lin Xiu found that the power of water ninjutsu was affected due to the high air temperature and rapid evaporation of water. However, he had to control chakra more accurately to reduce the loss.
“Environment is an important factor in combat. Mastering combat techniques in various environments will greatly enhance my combat capabilities.”
After training in the volcanic environment for about an hour, Lin Xiu released his manifestation and returned to the normal space environment.
“In the next few days, I will train in different extreme environments every day to improve my adaptability.” Lin Xiu said to the water clone, “Tomorrow it will be a blizzard, the day after tomorrow it will be a desert, and the day after that it will be a thunderstorm plain.”
“Understood, Master. I will prepare a corresponding training plan.” The water clone bowed respectfully.
After leaving the strongest transformation space, Lin Xiu returned to the real world, washed up and went to bed to rest. Although he had trained in the space for the equivalent of nine hours in the real world, he did not feel particularly tired due to the recovery effect of the hot spring.
The next morning, Lin Xiu got up early, did some simple physical training, and then went to the special training camp. Today’s class schedule was that Hongdou would teach illusion defense in the morning, and Kakashi would teach chakra nature changes in the afternoon.
Hongdou stood in the middle of the training ground and looked around: “Illusion defense is a basic skill that every ninja must master. Yesterday we learned the simplest seal defense, and today we will learn more advanced techniques: breaking the influence of illusions through pain stimulation.”
She demonstrated the technique: “When you suspect you are trapped in an illusion, you can create pain through self-harm to stimulate the nervous system and break the influence of the illusion. For example, pinch yourself or prick your finger with a kunai.”
Hongdou nodded at Lin Xiu: “Lin Xiu, come up and show me a demonstration.”
Lin Xiu stepped forward and formed a red bean seal: “Illusion: Dark World!”
Lin Xiu’s vision instantly turned into darkness, and he could not see anything. He tried to break it with the “Release” seal, but this illusion was much more advanced than the “Light and Shadow Confusion”, and the “Release” seal did not work.
“Now try to break through the pain.” Hongdou’s voice came from the darkness.
Lin Xiu bit the tip of his tongue and felt a sharp pain. The dark world shook slightly but did not dissipate.
“The pain is not enough.” Lin Xiu thought, then dug his fingernails deep into his palm. More intense pain came, and the dark world finally collapsed, and his vision returned to normal.
“Very good.” Red Bean nodded approvingly, “But in actual combat, the enemy’s illusion will be stronger, and you will need greater pain stimulation. Some ninjas will carry a tiny kunai with them, specifically for stabbing themselves when they are caught in an illusion.”
The class continued, and the students worked in pairs to practice attack and defense of illusions. Lin Xiu was assigned to a fat boy named Akimichi Choji.
“I…I’m not good at illusions.” Choji said nervously, “I might not be able to cast it.”
Lin Xiu encouraged: “It’s okay, just try it first and I’ll teach you.”
Choji nodded and formed a seal: “Illusion: Light and Shadow Confusion!”
Lin Xiu felt a slight chakra fluctuation, but his vision did not change. Dingci’s illusion had failed.
“Your hand seals are not standard enough, and the chakra flow is not smooth.” Lin Xiu pointed out the problem, “Try again, this time relax a little and don’t be nervous.”
Dingci took a deep breath and tried again. This time, Lin Xiu felt his vision blurred for a moment, but it quickly returned to normal.
“You’ve made progress!” Lin Xiu encouraged, “Keep practicing, you’ll get better and better.”
After many attempts, Dingci finally succeeded in casting a weak “Light and Shadow Confusion”, which made Lin Xiu’s vision darker. Although the power was not great, it was a huge improvement for Dingci.
“Great!” Choji jumped up excitedly, “I really did it!”
Lin Xiu smiled: “Now it’s my turn to cast the illusion, and you try to break it.”
He formed a seal: “Illusion: Light and Shadow Confusion!”
Shikamaru’s eyes immediately became blank, and he had obviously fallen into an illusion.
“Choci, try to make a seal.” Lin Xiu instructed.
Shikamaru made hand seals while trembling, but it had no effect.
“Try to use pain to break it.” Lin Xiu suggested.
Choji pinched his arm, but the illusion remained.
“Greater pain.” Lin Xiu reminded.
51. Tiny “Blade” (Old Version)
Shikamaru hesitated for a moment, then pinched his thigh hard. The pain made him cry out, but he also successfully broke the illusion.
“It worked!” said Choji in surprise, “It hurts a little, but I did it!”
Lin Xiu nodded: “Remember this feeling, it will be easier next time.”
After the morning class, Lin Xiu found a quiet place and entered the strongest transformation space to check the progress of the water clone research.
The water clone had prepared for the blizzard environment as instructed. The white snow stretched far into the distance, and the snowflakes were flying almost horizontally under the strong wind. The visibility was extremely low, and the temperature was so low that it made people shiver.
“This environment is worse than I thought.” Lin Xiu rubbed his frozen fingers, “It’s a good test of my ability to adapt.”
In this environment, Lin Xiu found that his movements became difficult and his chakra control was also affected. The cold slowed down his muscle reactions and his limited vision increased the risk of being attacked.
“I need to adapt to this environment.” Lin Xiu began to try various ninjutsu and found that water-based ninjutsu would quickly freeze in a low-temperature environment. This was both a disadvantage and an advantage – the water tornado turned into an ice tornado, and its power increased.
Lin Xiu used this feature to create a new variant of Ninjutsu: “Ice Release: Ice Tornado Jutsu!”
A tornado composed of ice blades shot out from his hand, cutting a huge rock in front into pieces.
“This is quite powerful.” Lin Xiu nodded with satisfaction and continued to train in the blizzard to adapt to fighting in extremely cold environments.
After leaving the strongest transformation space, Lin Xiu returned to the training ground to attend the afternoon class.
Kakashi stood in the middle of the training ground, holding a few special pieces of paper in his hand: “Today we will study in depth the changes in chakra properties. Yesterday you have tested your chakra attributes. Today we will learn how to strengthen this attribute and how to try to master the second attribute.”
He demonstrated the training method of changing the nature of chakra: “Fire attribute ninja, try to use chakra to light a leaf; water attribute ninja, try to completely absorb a cup of water into your body; wind attribute ninja, try to cut a leaf in half; lightning attribute ninja, try to generate static electricity to make small objects stick to your hands; earth attribute ninja, try to crush a stone into powder.”
Lin Xiu took a glass of water and placed his hand on the water, trying to use his chakra to absorb the water. The water surface rippled slightly, and a small amount of water was sucked into his palm and merged into his skin.
“Keep practicing until you can absorb an entire glass of water in one go,” Kakashi instructed.
Lin Xiu kept trying, absorbing more water each time. By the tenth attempt, he was able to absorb half a cup of water at a time.
“Very fast progress.” Kakashi encouraged, then turned to Itachi, “Uchiha Itachi, how is your fire attribute training going?”
Itachi demonstrated his achievements: he could light a leaf with just one finger, and the flame was extremely stable and long-lasting.
“As expected of an Uchiha genius.” Kakashi nodded approvingly, “Keep it up.”
As the training continued, Lin Xiu finally succeeded in absorbing a whole cup of water at once, marking a new level of his water-attribute chakra control.
“Now, try to master the second attribute.” Kakashi said, “According to the principle of the five elements, water produces wood, wood produces fire, fire produces earth, earth produces metal, and metal produces water. Therefore, the second attribute that is easiest for a water-attribute ninja to master is fire or earth.”
Lin Xiu took another chakra test paper handed to him by Kakashi and injected chakra into it. This time, the paper not only became wet, but also slightly wrinkled.
“Interesting.” Kakashi raised an eyebrow, “It seems that you also have some potential in lightning attributes. The combination of lightning and water is quite rare, but also quite powerful.”
Lin Xiu nodded: “I will try to develop both water and thunder attributes at the same time.”
Kakashi held out a small coin, “Try to use your chakra to generate static electricity so that the coin sticks to your finger.”
Lin Xiu took the coin, concentrated his mind, and tried to change the nature of his chakra to generate static electricity. At first, the coin didn’t move at all, but as Lin Xiu continued to adjust the nature of his chakra, the coin finally trembled slightly and then stuck to his finger.
“Well done, keep practicing,” Kakashi encouraged.
After the course, Lin Xiu and Rika agreed to meet at the fourth training ground to teach her chakra control techniques.
Rika was already waiting there, holding a book on medical ninjutsu in her hands, with an expectant smile on her face. Today she was wearing a light pink dress and her hair was tied into two pigtails, which made her look particularly cute.
“Lin Xiu!” Rika waved her hand, “I can’t wait to start learning!”
Lin Xiu walked over to Rika and said, “I looked up some information on medical ninjutsu and learned the basic principles. First, let’s start with the most basic chakra control exercises.”
He picked up a leaf from the ground. “Focus the chakra on one point, and control its flow precisely. Try to levitate the leaf in your palm with the chakra without damaging it.”
Rika took the leaf and tried it carefully. Her palm emitted a faint blue light, and the leaf trembled slightly, but soon fell off.
“Try it again, this time imagine the chakra lifting the leaves as gently as a breeze,” Lin Xiu instructed.
Rika nodded and tried again. This time, the leaf successfully floated about one centimeter above her palm and lasted for three seconds before falling.
“Well done!” Lin Xiu praised, “Keep practicing until you can last more than a minute.”
Rika kept trying, and each time she was able to keep the leaves suspended for longer. By the seventh try, she was able to keep the leaves suspended for twenty seconds.
“You are very talented.” Lin Xiu praised sincerely, “Medical ninjas need such delicate chakra control.”
Rika’s face flushed, “Thank you for your teaching, Lin Xiu. I…I’ve always wanted to be a medical ninja like Tsunade-sama.”
“You will definitely succeed.” Lin Xiu encouraged, “Next, let’s try a more difficult exercise: using chakra to cut leaves.”
He pulled out a new leaf. “Medical ninja surgeries require extremely precise chakra control to be able to cut specific areas without harming surrounding tissue. We use leaves to simulate this training.”
Rika took the leaf and tried to focus her chakra on her fingertips to form a tiny “blade.” On her first try, her chakra was too dispersed and the leaf remained intact.
“Focus a little more and imagine that your chakra is an extremely sharp knife.” Lin Xiu guided.
Rika tried again, this time her fingertips emitted a more concentrated blue light, and she gently touched the leaf, successfully leaving a shallow mark on it.
“Great! You are really talented to be able to achieve this on your first try!” Lin Xiu praised sincerely.
Rika smiled happily: “It’s all because you taught me well.”
The two continued to train, and Rika’s progress became faster and faster. Not only could she cut the leaves accurately, but she could also control the depth and direction of the cut.
“Next, let’s try the basics of medical ninjutsu: trauma repair.” Lin Xiu took out a small knife from his sleeve and lightly cut a shallow wound on his arm.
“Lin Xiu!” Rika exclaimed, “What are you doing?”
52. Wandering Ninja (Old Version)
“Don’t worry, it’s just a small cut.”
Lin Xiu soothed, “The most basic application of medical ninjutsu is to heal wounds. Now, try to use your chakra to repair this wound.”
Rika nodded nervously and placed her palm over Lin Xiu’s wound, concentrating her chakra. Her palm glowed a gentle green light, but the wound did not change at all.
“Don’t be nervous.” Lin Xiu instructed softly, “The medical chakra needs to resonate with the patient’s body, feel his life energy, and then guide it to accelerate the healing process.”
Li Xiang took a deep breath and tried again. This time, her palm emitted a more stable green light, and Lin Xiu felt a warm feeling coming from the wound.
“Very good, keep going.” Lin Xiu encouraged.
Li Xiang was concentrating, and beads of sweat were dripping down her forehead. Gradually, Lin Xiu’s wound began to heal, first the bleeding stopped, and then the muscles and skin regenerated. After about a minute, the wound was completely healed, leaving only a faint mark.
“I…I did it?” Rika looked at her hands in disbelief.
“You did it completely!” Lin Xiu exclaimed, “Your talent is simply amazing! This is a skill that many medical ninjas can only master after several months of training!”
Rika’s eyes lit up, but soon revealed her fatigue: “I’m so tired… I feel like I’ve consumed a lot of chakra.”
“Medical ninjutsu does consume a lot of chakra.” Lin Xiu nodded, “But as you practice, your chakra control will become more and more precise, and the consumption will become less and less. Let’s stop here for today. You have performed very well.”
Li Xiang nodded happily: “Thank you, Lin Xiu. Can you teach me next time?”
“Of course, anytime.” Lin Xiu smiled and sent Lixiang home.
Back in his cabin, Lin Xiu quickly entered the strongest transformation space and continued to train in the blizzard environment. Not only did he adapt to the extreme cold, he also developed several new ninjutsu that combined water and ice.
“Master, I have a new discovery.” The permanent water clone walked towards Lin Xiu in the snowstorm, “A new use of the mind image manifestation function.”
“What did you find?”
“The mental image can not only create objects and environments, but also a specific chakra attribute space, which is helpful for practicing ninjutsu of different attributes.” The water clone explained, “For example, if you want to practice lightning attribute chakra, you can materialize a space full of lightning, which helps to feel and control the lightning attribute chakra.”
Lin Xiu’s eyes lit up: “Try it right away!”
He closed his eyes and imagined a space filled with thunder and lightning: the air was filled with static electricity, lightning flashed through the clouds from time to time, and electric current surged on the ground, forming strange patterns.
The manifestation was successful, Lin Xiu opened his eyes and found himself in an area full of electricity. The static electricity in the air made his hair stand up and his skin felt slightly tingling.
“This environment is really helpful for feeling the lightning attribute chakra.” Lin Xiu felt that the chakra in his body became active, as if stimulated by the environment and transformed into lightning attribute.
He tried to form a seal: “Lightning Release: Lightning Flash!”
A small electric current shot out from his fingertips and hit a stone in the distance, leaving a small charred hole. Although the power was not great, it was already a great achievement for Lin Xiu, who had just started to learn Thunder Escape.
“Keep practicing.” Lin Xiu encouraged himself and kept trying the Lightning Release Ninjutsu.
As the training progressed, Lin Xiu’s lightning ninjutsu became more and more proficient, and its power also increased. Finally, he successfully cast a small “Lightning Release: Thunder Flash”, creating a short-distance electric light transmission.
“Obvious progress.” Lin Xiu nodded with satisfaction, cancelled the lightning space manifestation, and returned to the normal environment.
“In the next few days, I will train in spaces with different attributes in turn, trying to master multiple chakra attributes.” Lin Xiu said to the water clone, “In addition to water and thunder, I also want to try wind attribute. Multi-attribute ninjas are more flexible in battle and can deal with various situations.”
The water clone nodded: “I will prepare the corresponding training plan and environment for you.”
After leaving the strongest transformation space, Lin Xiu returned to the real world, had a simple dinner, and then read the ninjutsu scroll borrowed from the library to consolidate the knowledge he had learned today.
In this way, Lin Xiu’s days in the special training camp passed one by one. During the day, he followed Kakashi, Red Bean and Asuma to learn various advanced ninjutsu and tactics; at night, he trained hard in the strongest transformation space, developed new ninjutsu and improved his strength.
At the same time, he did not neglect the building of interpersonal relationships. He took time out at least twice a week to teach Rika the basics of medical ninjutsu, help Naruto improve his ninjutsu skills, and exchange ideas with Uchiha Itachi.
One day a week later, Kakashi announced an important news in the special training camp: “In the next week, we will hold a simulation mission. You will be divided into groups to perform a C-level mission: escort a merchant through the forest to the next village. You may encounter attacks from thieves or wild animals on the way, and you are needed to protect the merchant’s safety.”
The students were whispering with excitement; this would be their first time participating in something close to a real mission.
“The groups are as follows: Group one, Uchiha Itachi, Lin Xiu, Hyuga Hinata; Group two, Nara Shikamaru, Akimichi Chouji, Yamanaka Ino; Group three…” Kakashi read out the list.
Lin Xiu looked at Itachi and Hinata. They had already proved themselves to be an efficient team in the tactical coordination class.
“Each group should discuss tactics and set out early tomorrow morning,” Kakashi said, disbanding the assembly.
Lin Xiu, Itachi and Hinata found a quiet corner to discuss tactics.
“Hinata’s Byakugan will be responsible for reconnaissance and detecting potential threats; I will be responsible for frontal combat and control; Itachi will be responsible for support and coordination.” Lin Xiu suggested, “The three of us will form a triangle around the merchant to ensure protection in all directions.”
Itachi nodded: “It’s a reasonable arrangement. I can use fire jutsu to provide long-range support from the rear while remaining alert to the surrounding environment.”
Hinata whispered, “I…I will try my best to use my Byakugan to monitor the surroundings and detect danger in time.”
The three continued to refine their tactics, including how to deal with different types of enemies, the process of handling emergencies, and the planning of retreat routes. After the discussion, they went home to prepare for tomorrow’s mission.
Lin Xiu returned to the cabin and immediately entered the strongest transformation space.
Lin Xiu and the water clone created a dense forest environment in the strongest transformation space, simulating the terrain that might be encountered in tomorrow’s mission.
“According to Kakashi’s description, we need to cross a forest in the southern part of the Land of Fire.” Lin Xiu analyzed as he walked, “The enemies we may encounter include ordinary bandits, wandering ninjas, and wild beasts.”
The water clone changes into three enemies with different forms: a bandit holding a dagger, a ninja making hand seals and preparing to cast ninjutsu, and a wild wolf with bared teeth.
“Start the simulation.” Lin Xiu ordered.
53. Are you sure you can beat us? (Old version)
The bandit’s clone rushed forward first, stabbing Lin Xiu in the chest with a dagger.
Lin Xiu dodged sideways and slashed at the bandit’s wrist with his right hand, forcing the bandit to release his weapon. The bandit quickly jumped back to avoid the attack and took out a few kunai from his arms and threw them at Lin Xiu.
Lin Xiu formed a seal: “Water Style: Water Wall Technique!”
A water wall rose up to block the flying kunai. The moment the water wall dissipated, Lin Xiu had already rushed in front of the bandit and struck him in the neck with a knife, and the bandit fell to the ground.
Before Lin Xiu could catch his breath, the ninja clone had already completed the seal: “Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!”
A huge fireball spewed out of the ninja’s mouth and rushed straight towards Lin Xiu. Lin Xiu did not retreat but advanced instead, forming a seal: “Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!”
A water dragon shot out from Lin Xiu’s mouth and collided with the fireball, producing a large amount of steam. Lin Xiu used the steam as a cover to quickly approach the ninja clone and cast a seal: “Water Style: Water Prison Technique!”
The water prison trapped the ninja and cut off his breathing. The ninja lost consciousness after struggling in the water for a few seconds.
As soon as Lin Xiu released the water prison, the wolf clone pounced from behind. Lin Xiu sensed the danger, turned around quickly, and formed a seal: “Lightning Whip!”
A flash of lightning extended from Lin Xiu’s hand, forming an electric whip, which whipped the wolf. The electric whip hit the wolf, and the current instantly paralyzed its nervous system. The wolf fell to the ground, twitching non-stop.
“The simulated battle is over.” The water clone returned to its normal form. “Simulation result: All defeated in 58 seconds.”
Lin Xiu wiped the sweat from his forehead: “It’s not fast enough, especially when dealing with ninjas. I need to make hand seals faster and waste less chakra.”
The water clone nodded: “I suggest you try a combination of lightning and water. Water conducts electricity. If you inject lightning into a water ninjutsu, its power will increase exponentially.”
Lin Xiu’s eyes lit up: “Good idea. Let’s try it.”
He formed a seal: “Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!”
A water dragon shot out from Lin Xiu’s mouth and circled in the air. Lin Xiu immediately changed his hand seals: “Lightning Release – Lightning Flow!”
Electric current shot out from Lin Xiu’s fingertips and injected into the water dragon. The surface of the water dragon was immediately covered with a layer of jumping electric light, turning into a water dragon flashing with lightning.
“Thunder Escape: Thunder and Water Dragon Bullet Technique!” Lin Xiu shouted, controlling the Thunder and Water Dragon Bullet to rush towards a huge rock in front.
The thunder dragon bullet hit the boulder, not only breaking it into pieces, but also releasing a large amount of electric current, causing the debris to fly everywhere, each piece carrying electric light.
“It’s incredibly powerful!” Lin Xiu exclaimed, “But it consumes too much chakra. I can only use it twice at most now.”
The Water Clone suggested: “You can save this ninjutsu as a trump card, and usually use ordinary water and lightning ninjutsu.”
Lin Xiu nodded in agreement and continued to simulate battles in different situations, including multiple enemies attacking at the same time, protecting the “merchant” from retreating, dealing with ambushes, etc. After each simulation, Lin Xiu would summarize his experience and improve his tactics.
After the training, Lin Xiu left the strongest transformation space, sorted out his equipment, and prepared for tomorrow’s mission.
The next morning, Lin Xiu, Itachi and Hinata gathered at the gate of Konoha Village to receive Kakashi’s final instructions.
“Although this simulation mission is C-rank, there may be unexpected situations.” Kakashi said seriously, “If you find that the mission is beyond your capabilities, send a signal flare immediately and I will come to support you. Do you understand?”
The three nodded in understanding.
“This is the Takeda merchant, the one you are protecting on this trip.” Kakashi pointed to a middle-aged man in a gorgeous kimono.
The Takeda businessman looked to be about 40 years old, with a kind face and a slightly plump figure. He held a folding fan in his hand. He smiled and bowed to the three young ninjas: “Please give me your guidance, ninja masters.”
Lin Xiu politely responded, “Don’t worry, Mr. Takeda, we will make sure you arrive at your destination safely.”
The merchant nodded and smiled, Kakashi announced the start of the mission, and the three of them set off with the Takeda merchant.
According to the previous plan, Hinata walked in the front, using her Byakugan to scout the situation ahead; Lin Xiu was on the left side of the merchant, responsible for close protection; Itachi was at the back, guarding against possible followers.
Soon after leaving Konoha Village, they entered a dense forest. The sun shone through the leaves, casting mottled shadows, and the sound of birdsong could be heard from afar from time to time.
“Hinata, have you found anything?” Lin Xiu asked.
Hinata activated her Byakugan and scanned the surroundings: “There is a stream two kilometers ahead. There are three people with chakra reactions by the stream. I’m not sure if they are enemies.”
Lin Xiu nodded: “Stay alert, we will approach slowly.”
The group continued to move forward, slowing down as they approached the stream, and observing the surroundings with caution. There were indeed three people by the stream, who looked like ordinary travelers, resting by the stream.
“Chakra flow is normal, not like a ninja,” Hinata reported quietly.
Lin Xiu nodded and signaled everyone to continue moving forward. When passing by the travelers, the two sides greeted each other in a friendly manner without any conflict.
After walking for about an hour, Hinata suddenly stopped and said, “Five hundred meters ahead, there is an ambush in the trees. There are four people. The chakra flow shows that they may be ninjas.”
Lin Xiu immediately became alert: “Itachi, prepare to respond; Hinata, continue to monitor their movements; Mr. Takeda, please stay among us.”
The Takeda merchant nodded nervously, hiding between the three ninjas.
Hinata continued to report: “They seem to have noticed us and are preparing to take action.”
Lin Xiu quickly thought of a countermeasure: “Since we have discovered them, we might as well take the initiative to attack. Hinata, you stay and protect Mr. Takeda; Itachi, let’s go and deal with those guys.”
Itachi nodded, and together with Lin Xiu, they quickly moved forward and soon arrived at the ambush site. The four masked ninjas saw that their whereabouts were exposed, and immediately jumped down from the tree and took a fighting stance.
“Hand over the merchants and the goods, and we will spare your lives!” threatened the leading ninja.
Lin Xiu sneered: “Are you sure you can beat us?”
Without waiting for the other party to answer, Lin Xiu had already formed a seal: “Water Style: Water Tornado Technique!”
A column of water gushed out from the ground, forming a tornado that swept the two ninjas into the air. Itachi was not to be outdone, and he formed a seal: “Fire Style: Phoenix Fireworks Jutsu!”
Dozens of small fireballs spewed out of Itachi’s mouth, accurately hitting the other two ninjas. The ninjas hit by the fireballs screamed, their clothes were set on fire, and more flaws were exposed in panic.
Lin Xiu seized the opportunity, approached at lightning speed, and struck one of them in the neck with a knife, and the other immediately lost consciousness and fell down. Seeing this, the other ninja wanted to escape, but was nailed to the tree by Itachi’s kunai and could not move.
The two ninjas who were swept into the air by the water tornado were thrown heavily to the ground and could not get up for a while. Lin Xiu stepped forward and subdued one of them, while Itachi controlled the other one with illusion.
All four enemies were subdued, and the entire battle process was clean and neat without any drag.
Lin Xiu checked the equipment and identities of these people: “They are not regular ninjas, they should be wandering ninjas hired by bandits.”
Itachi nodded, “He’s not very strong, at most a Genin level.”
The two tied up the four enemies and returned to where Hinata and the Takeda merchant were.
“The enemy has been dealt with.” Lin Xiu reported to Hinata, “Let’s move on.”
The Takeda businessman looked at the two young ninjas in amazement: “How amazing! They defeated the enemy so quickly!”
54. The Most Dangerous Day (Old Version)
Lin Xiu smiled: “This is just basic operation.”
The group continued to move forward, encountering several small-scale attacks on the way, which they easily resolved. At noon, everyone stopped to rest and eat something to replenish their energy.
“I brought some lunch boxes.” The Takeda merchant took out a few food boxes from his luggage. “Please try some. This is the specialty of my hometown.”
The food box is filled with exquisite rice balls, grilled fish and pickled vegetables, the aroma of which whets your appetite.
“Thank you for your hospitality.” Lin Xiu politely took the food box, handed one to Hinata and Itachi respectively, and then began to enjoy it himself.
“It’s delicious!” Hinata praised softly, a happy blush on her face.
The Takeda merchant smiled and said, “It is an honor to receive praise from the ninja master.”
After resting, the group continued on their journey. As the sun gradually set, Lin Xiu decided to find a safe place to spend the night.
“There is a small cave ahead that can be used as our camp tonight.” Hinata reported after scouting with her Byakugan.
Arriving at the cave, Lin Xiu checked the environment: “This is a good place, with a small entrance and a large internal space, easy to defend and difficult to attack.”
Itachi was responsible for setting up warning traps, Hinata continued to monitor the surrounding environment with her Byakugan, and Lin Xiu was responsible for making a fire and preparing dinner.
As night fell, the four of them sat around the campfire and enjoyed a simple dinner. Takeda seemed to enjoy this adventurous trip and enthusiastically recounted his experiences and observations.
“It’s really admirable that these ninjas are so young and have such high abilities!” Takeda Shangshang exclaimed, “Especially Master Lin Xiu, that water tornado ninjutsu was so spectacular!”
Lin Xiu smiled modestly: “There is still a lot to learn and improve.”
The Takeda merchant turned to Hinata and said, “The Byakugan of the Hyuga family is truly worthy of its reputation. It can see such a long distance. It’s amazing!”
Hinata lowered her head shyly: “I…my Byakugan isn’t strong enough…”
“Hinata’s reconnaissance ability is the key to our successful completion of the mission.” Lin Xiu interrupted, and saw Hinata blushing because of his words, and smiled slightly in his heart.
Itachi remained silent, just eating in silence, occasionally nodding in response to the Takeda merchant’s questions.
“The geniuses of the Uchiha clan are truly extraordinary, calm and reserved, with extraordinary strength.” The Takeda businessman exclaimed.
Itachi responded calmly, “Thank you.”
After dinner, Lin Xiu arranged the order of the night watch: “I will be on guard first, then Itachi, and finally Hinata. Each person will guard for two hours, and the others can rest.”
In the dead of night, Lin Xiu sat at the entrance of the cave, observing the surroundings vigilantly. The moonlight sprinkled on the forest, covering the trees with a layer of silver gauze. A few owls hooted in the distance, but otherwise it was silent.
After confirming that the surroundings were safe, Lin Xiu closed his eyes, entered the strongest transformation space, and reunited with his water clone.
“How was today’s actual combat performance?” asked the water clone.
Lin Xiu reviewed the daytime battle: “Dealing with those wandering ninjas is easier than expected, but I found that the water tornado technique has limited effect on land. It needs to absorb moisture from groundwater or air, which consumes more energy.”
The water clone nodded: “You can consider creating a water ninjutsu that does not rely on environmental water sources, and directly use the chakra in the body to generate water.”
Lin Xiu’s eyes lit up: “That makes sense. Let’s try it.”
In the space, Lin Xiu began to try to develop a new ninjutsu. He concentrated the chakra in his body and tried to directly transform it into water instead of manipulating the water in the environment.
After countless attempts and failures, Lin Xiu finally figured out a method: concentrate the chakra in the lungs, and then convert it into a high-pressure water stream through a special breathing method and spray it out of the mouth.
“Water Style: Water Pressure Bullet!” Lin Xiu formed a seal and a high-pressure water ball shot out from his mouth, piercing through a rock in front of him.
“It’s quite powerful, and it doesn’t rely on water in the environment.” The water clone commented, “But it consumes a lot of chakra, so it’s recommended to use it in an environment with a lack of water.”
Lin Xiu nodded in agreement and continued to improve this new ninjutsu. He found that if he adjusted the way chakra was output, he could control the shape and speed of the water pressure bullet and create different attack effects.
“Water Style: Water Pressure Continuous Bullet!” Lin Xiu formed a seal again, and this time shot out five smaller water pressure bullets from his mouth, hitting different targets in succession.
“This variant is suitable for dealing with multiple enemies, and can quickly change attack targets.” Lin Xiu nodded with satisfaction.
After leaving the strongest transformation space, Lin Xiu continued to keep watch until the rotation time came and woke up Itachi to take over.
“Is there anything unusual?” Itachi asked softly.
Lin Xiu shook his head: “Everything is normal, and the surroundings are very quiet.”
Itachi nodded and took over Lin Xiu’s position. Lin Xiu returned to the cave and found a comfortable place to rest. Before falling asleep, he noticed Hinata curled up in the corner, the moonlight shining through the cave entrance onto her face, outlining her delicate outlines.
“How cute.” Lin Xiu thought to himself, then closed his eyes and fell asleep.
The next morning, the four of them got ready and set off to continue their journey. According to the plan, they should be able to reach their destination today – a small town on the edge of the forest.
“Today may be the most dangerous day.” Lin Xiu reminded everyone, “The enemy will seize the last opportunity to launch an attack before we reach our destination.”
As soon as the voice fell, Hinata’s Byakugan caught the danger signal: “There is an ambush one kilometer ahead. There are a large number of people, at least ten. The chakra fluctuations show that there are Chunin-level enemies!”
Lin Xiu immediately became alert: “The situation is more serious than expected. We need to change our route and bypass them.”
Hinata explored the surroundings: “You can take a detour via the trail on the left, but it will take two more hours; the trail on the right is steeper, but it will only delay you by one hour.”
After weighing the pros and cons, Lin Xiu decided: “Take the mountain road on the right, speed is the priority.”
The group turned to the right mountain road and moved forward carefully. The mountain road was rugged and there were steep cliffs on both sides, so they needed to be extremely careful when walking.
“There’s movement ahead!” Hinata suddenly warned.
55. Create a new ninjutsu (old version)
Before he could finish his words, dozens of arrows were shot from the mountain, aiming directly at the Takeda merchants.
“Protect Mr. Takeda!” Lin Xiu shouted, and at the same time formed a seal: “Water Style: Water Shield Technique!”
A water shield formed in front of the merchant, blocking most of the arrows. The few arrows that escaped were accurately shot down by Itachi’s kunai.
“The enemy is chasing us!” Hinata warned again, “Twelve people, they are encircling us from both sides of the mountain road!”
Lin Xiu made a quick decision: “Itachi, you lead Mr. Takeda to continue forward; Hinata, you are responsible for vigilance and leading the way; I will cover the rear and delay the enemy.”
Itachi nodded, and quickly moved forward with the Takeda merchant and Hinata. Lin Xiu turned around to face the pursuing enemy and formed a seal: “Water Style: Great Waterfall Technique!”
A large amount of water suddenly surged on the mountain road, forming a small waterfall rushing towards the enemy. Several enemies were washed off the cliff by the water, and the rest were forced to stop chasing and look for other routes.
Lin Xiu took the opportunity to catch up with the team and reunite with Itachi.
“The enemy has been stopped for now, but they may come after us from other routes.” Lin Xiu panted, “We must speed up.”
The four of them almost trotted forward and finally saw the outline of the town at noon.
“We’re almost there!” the Takeda merchant shouted excitedly.
At this moment, the ground suddenly shook, and a huge figure emerged from the ground – a burly ninja holding a huge axe.
“Hand over the merchant, or you will die!” the giant roared.
Lin Xiu stood in front of the merchant and said, “Hinata, take Mr. Takeda to take a detour. Itachi, you will cover the rear. I will deal with this big guy!”
Hinata nodded and left quickly with the Takeda merchant. Itachi stood guard on the other side to prevent more enemies from appearing.
The giant swung his axe at Lin Xiu, with such force that the ground shook. Lin Xiu dodged flexibly and formed a seal at the same time: “Thunder Style: Lightning Whip!”
The electric whip hit the giant, but it didn’t seem to have much effect. The giant’s skin was thick and rough, and ordinary attacks could hardly hurt him.
“A stronger attack is needed.” Lin Xiu thought and decided to try a combination of ninjutsu.
He quickly formed a seal: “Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!”
A water dragon shot out from Lin Xiu’s mouth and wrapped around the giant. Before the giant could break free, Lin Xiu immediately changed his hand seals: “Lightning Escape – Lightning Flow!”
Electricity was injected into the water dragon, forming a thunder water dragon bullet. The giant was hit by the electric current, his whole body twitched, and the axe flew out of his hand.
Lin Xiu took advantage of the victory and pursued, forming a seal: “Water Escape: Water Prison Technique!”
The water prison trapped the giant man and cut off his breathing. After struggling in the water for dozens of seconds, the giant man finally lost consciousness. Lin Xiu removed the water prison and tied up the giant man.
“Solved.” Lin Xiu reported to Itachi, “Let’s go and meet up with Hinata.”
The two quickly caught up with Hinata and the Takeda merchant and entered the town together. The mission objective – escort the Takeda merchant to the destination safely, was perfectly achieved.
“Thank you very much for your protection, ninja masters!” Takeda Merchant bowed deeply, “If it weren’t for you, I might have fallen into the hands of those criminals.”
Lin Xiu smiled: “This is our responsibility.”
The Takeda merchant took out a small bundle from his arms: “This is your reward. Although it is just a simulation mission, I think you are fully worthy of this reward.”
In the bundle were three exquisite amulets, which were said to have the power to bring peace.
“Thank you for your kindness.” Lin Xiu accepted the gift on behalf of the three of them. Then the three of them said goodbye to the Takeda merchant and prepared to return to Konoha Village.
On the way, Itachi commented, “Your Water and Lightning Styles combination is quite effective, especially against that giant man.”
Lin Xiu smiled and said, “It’s just luck. Your fire escape and illusion techniques are very well coordinated.”
Hinata whispered, “You two are amazing… I… I need to work harder.”
Lin Xiu shook his head: “Hinata, without your Byakugan reconnaissance, we might have been ambushed long ago. Everyone in the team is important.”
The three of them returned to Konoha Village successfully and reported to Kakashi on the completion of the mission. After listening to the report, Kakashi nodded with satisfaction: “Excellent performance, especially the ability to respond to unexpected situations. Your team received full marks for this simulation mission.”
Lin Xiu, Itachi and Hinata looked at each other and smiled. This mission not only allowed them to accumulate practical experience, but also enhanced their team tacit understanding.
One day after the training camp ended, Lin Xiu was instructing Rika in medical ninjutsu at the fourth training ground. Rika made rapid progress and was already able to treat some simple wounds and sprains.
“Today we will try a more advanced medical technique: muscle repair.” Lin Xiu said, taking out a wounded bird from his pocket. “This bird’s wings are injured and it can’t fly. Let’s try to heal it.”
Rika carefully took the bird and placed her palm over its injured wing. Her palm emitted a gentle green light, and the bird’s wings gradually returned to normal.
“I did it!” Rika watched in surprise as the bird flapped its wings in her palm and then flew into the sky.
“Great!” Lin Xiu praised sincerely, “Your talent for medical ninjutsu is really high.”
Rika’s cheeks flushed, “It’s all because of your guidance.”
The sun shines through the leaves onto Rika’s face, outlining her delicate features. She wears a light yellow dress today, which sets off her petite figure. The breeze blows past, blowing her hair and exuding a faint floral scent.
“Lin Xiu…” Li Xiang suddenly became nervous, her voice almost trembling, “I…I have something to say to you.”
Lin Xiu had guessed something in his mind, but pretended not to know: “What’s the matter?”
Li Xiang took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to look directly into Lin Xiu’s eyes: “I…I like you! I have always liked you since the first time I saw you!”
Her face was as red as a ripe apple, and her eyes were shining with anticipation and nervousness.
Lin Xiu smiled and took a step forward, gently stroking Rika’s hair: “I like you too, Rika.”
Rika’s eyes lit up instantly, her joy evident in her words: “Really?”
Lin Xiu nodded: “Really. You are smart, kind, hardworking, and beautiful.”
Li Xiang excitedly threw herself into Lin Xiu’s arms and hugged him tightly: “That’s great! I was so afraid that you didn’t like me…”
Lin Xiu gently patted Li Xiang’s back: “How could that be?”
The two of them hugged each other under the cherry tree in the training ground, the sunlight shining on them, as if giving this moment a layer of golden halo.
From then on, Lin Xiu and Rika officially became lovers. Although due to their age, their relationship was more like a young friendship, both of them cherished this relationship very much.
At the same time, Lin Xiu continued to train hard in the strongest transformation space, developing new ninjutsu and improving his strength. He knew that there would be more challenges waiting for him in the future, such as the extermination of the Uchiha clan, the Nine-Tails Rebellion, and the Akatsuki organization… He needed enough power to change all of this.
In the strongest transformation space, Lin Xiu tried to combine the three attributes of water escape, lightning escape and wind escape to create a new ninjutsu.
“The fusion of the three attributes is extremely difficult and requires precise control of the proportion and flow path of each chakra.” The water clone analyzed.
Lin Xiu kept trying and experienced countless failures before he finally found a feasible method: first merge water and wind to form a water-wind vortex, and then wrap lightning in the outer layer of the vortex.
“Three Escape Plans: Thunder, Wind, and Water Tornado!” Lin Xiu formed a seal, and a huge tornado composed of the three elements of water, wind, and thunder shot out from his hands, destroying a hill in front.
This ninjutsu is incredibly powerful, but it also consumes a lot of chakra, making it a typical killer skill.
“Continue to improve, reduce chakra consumption, and increase control accuracy.” Lin Xiu said to himself, constantly practicing this new ninjutsu.
Just as Lin Xiu was immersed in training, the strongest transformation space suddenly changed. The boundary of the space began to flicker, and a golden light fell from the sky and injected into Lin Xiu’s body.
“The space is going to be upgraded again?” Lin Xiu looked at the scene in surprise.
56. Sealing the Tailed Beast (Old Version)
Golden light surrounded Lin Xiu’s whole body. He felt a warm energy flowing through his body. Every cell was awakened and full of vitality.
The energy finally gathered in his dantian, forming a small golden ball.
“What is this?” Lin Xiu looked at the golden ball in his dantian in confusion.
The water clone observed for a while and said, “It seems to be a more advanced form of chakra, possibly the prototype of fairy chakra.”
Lin Xiu tried to guide this new chakra flow and found that it was more powerful and purer than ordinary chakra, consuming less energy to use and having better effects.
“This is simply a qualitative leap!” Lin Xiu was pleasantly surprised to find that the power of water-style ninjutsu cast using this new chakra was nearly doubled, while the chakra consumption was reduced by one third.
The strongest transformation space was also upgraded, the area was expanded again, and the environment became more diverse. More advanced ninjutsu scrolls appeared in the library, the training room added more functions, and even a special sealing technique research room appeared.
“Sealing technique…” Lin Xiu walked into the research room and saw the walls covered with diagrams and theoretical explanations of various sealing techniques. “This is exactly the area I need to study.”
In the world of Naruto, sealing technique is one of the most profound ninjutsu.
Lin Xiu stood in the center of the Sealing Technique Research Room, looking around at the scrolls, diagrams, and documents. He reached out and picked up a scroll labeled “Basic Sealing Technique Theory” and started reading. The scroll explained in detail how chakra can form a seal through specific runes and hand seals, as well as the principles and applications of different types of seals.
“This is so important.” Lin Xiu closed the scroll and picked up another volume labeled “Analysis of the Nine-Tailed Fox Seal.”
This document recorded the “Eight Trigrams Seal” used by the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze to seal the Nine-Tails, including its structure, principle, and possible weaknesses. Lin Xiu read it carefully and memorized the key information.
“If I want to help Naruto control the Nine-Tails, I must understand how this seal works.” Lin Xiu muttered to himself and continued to look through the information.
In the corner of the laboratory, Lin Xiu found a special area marked “Self-created Seal Experiment”. It was equipped with tools for making seals and testing the effects of seals.
“You can try to create your own sealing technique.” Lin Xiu’s eyes lit up and he immediately began to prepare.
He first took out a special piece of paper that could hold chakra and fix runes well. Then, based on the theory of basic sealing techniques, Lin Xiu began to design a simple seal – a small energy storage seal that could store a small amount of chakra.
He drew runes on the paper with special ink, injecting a trace of chakra into each stroke to activate it. The runes gradually formed a complete seal pattern, glowing slightly.
“Try to inject chakra now.” Lin Xiu placed his palm on the seal and slowly injected chakra.
The seal rune absorbed chakra, and the light gradually increased. When the light stabilized, Lin Xiu stopped inputting and carefully observed the state of the seal.
“Success!” Lin Xiu picked up the seal and felt the chakra stored in it. “This seal can store about 10% of my chakra.”
Next, Lin Xiu tried to design a more complex seal. He found information about the “Five Elements Seal” in the laboratory, which is a seal that Orochimaru often uses, which can interfere with the target’s chakra flow.
According to the information, Lin Xiu designed a simplified version of the Five Elements Seal and drew more complex runes on paper. This time, he not only had to inject chakra, but also activated each part of the rune in a specific order.
After the rune was completed, Lin Xiu activated each part in the order of “gold-wood-water-fire-earth”. The seal gradually took shape, emitting a faint purple light.
“It looks like it worked.” Lin Xiu tried to stick the seal on the water body and input chakra to activate it.
The water clone immediately felt that the flow of chakra became chaotic and he was unable to use ninjutsu normally.
“The effect is as expected.” Lin Xiu nodded with satisfaction and lifted the seal. “Continue to research more advanced sealing techniques.”
In the next few hours, Lin Xiu studied various sealing techniques in depth, including “Four Symbols Seal”, “Five Elements Seal”, “Chakra Suppression Seal”, etc. Every time he learned one, he would practice it immediately until he mastered it completely.
At the end of the research, Lin Xiu’s eyes fell on a special book – “The Sealed Heritage of the Uzumaki Clan”.
“The Uzumaki clan…” Lin Xiu opened the book and read it carefully, “Naruto’s mother Uzumaki Kushina belongs to this family famous for its sealing techniques.”
The book details the unique chakra of the Uzumaki clan and their talent in sealing techniques, and specifically mentions the “abdominal chakra sealing method”, a technique that can seal a huge amount of chakra in the human body and is the basis for sealing the tailed beasts.
“This is why members of the Uzumaki clan are often chosen as Jinchūriki.” Lin Xiu suddenly realized and continued to study in depth.
He tried to imitate the Uzumaki clan’s sealing techniques, but found that these advanced seals required special chakra and bloodlines to be fully effective.
“Although it cannot be completely copied, I can draw on the principles and create a sealing technique that suits me.” Lin Xiu thought and began to design a new seal.
This seal combines the Uzumaki clan’s “Chakra Chain” technique and his own water-attribute chakra characteristics to form a special seal that can temporarily seal the enemy’s water-attribute chakra.
“Water Style: Water Sealing Technique!” Lin Xiu completed the design and carefully drew the runes on the paper.
This seal was more complex than any of the previous ones, with runes arranged in a vortex shape and a special symbol representing “water” in the center.
Lin Xiu injected chakra, and the runes emitted a blue light, forming a complete seal.
57. I like you too, Lin Xiu (old version)
“Next, test the effect.” Lin Xiu signaled the water clone to use water-style ninjutsu.
Water clone seals: “Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!”
A water dragon shot out from the mouth of the water clone, and Lin Xiu quickly put the seal on the water dragon and activated the seal. The water dragon collapsed instantly and turned into ordinary water drops falling down.
“The effect is better than expected!” Lin Xiu looked at the seal he created with surprise, “This water seal technique can directly interfere with or even destroy the enemy’s water ninjutsu.”
Leaving the Sealing Technique Research Room, Lin Xiu walked towards the new area of ​​the strongest transformation space – an ancient wooden dojo. Various weapons were placed in the center of the dojo, and the walls were covered with diagrams of physical training.
“This area should be dedicated to physical training.” Lin Xiu picked up a wooden sword and felt its weight and balance. “We can’t just rely on ninjutsu, physical training is equally important.”
He began to practice basic swordsmanship according to the instructions on the wall. Although Lin Xiu was familiar with martial arts as a combat coach in his previous life, he still needed to adapt and learn to use cold weapons.
As he practiced more, Lin Xiu’s movements became smoother and smoother, and he could wield the wooden sword as easily as with an arm. He gradually injected chakra into the wooden sword, increasing its sharpness and firmness.
“Chakra Sword Technique.” Lin Xiu swung the wooden sword, drawing a blue trail and easily cutting the stone pillar in front of him.
Combining physical skills with chakra can greatly enhance combat power, and can maintain a certain combat capability even when chakra is exhausted.
Lin Xiu decided to add this kind of training to his daily plan to comprehensively improve his combat capabilities.
After leaving the strongest transformation space, Lin Xiu returned to the real world, sorted out his equipment and prepared to go home. This special training camp gave him a lot of gains. Not only did he learn advanced ninjutsu, but he also established valuable interpersonal relationships.
On the way, Lin Xiu met Misaki, another girl in the class, who was lively and cheerful, and beautiful. Today she was wearing a purple ninja suit, which made her graceful figure more prominent.
“Lin Xiu!” Misaki jumped in front of Lin Xiu with a bright smile, “I heard that you and Rika are together?”
Lin Xiu nodded: “Yes, we just confirmed our relationship not long ago.”
Misaki pouted and pretended to be angry, “How cunning! I haven’t even had the chance to confess yet!”
Lin Xiu was stunned: “Misaki, you…”
Misaki suddenly leaned close and whispered in Lin Xiu’s ear: “I like you too, Lin Xiu. Although you are already with Rika, I will not give up.” Her voice was full of temptation, and her hot breath sprayed on Lin Xiu’s ears, causing a tingling sensation.
Before Lin Xiu could react, Misaki had already jumped away and ran away, leaving behind a sentence: “Just wait and see, I will make you fall in love with me too!”
Lin Xiu stood there with a complicated expression on his face. Although his current body was only six years old, his twenty-nine-year-old soul was very sensitive to women’s feelings and temptations. Misaki’s bold confession made his heart beat faster.
“Things are getting interesting.” Lin Xiu muttered to himself and continued walking towards home.
Back in the cabin, Lin Xiu had a simple dinner and then began to sort out the gains from this special training camp. He wrote down the ninjutsu, tactical coordination and practical experience he learned in a notebook to make plans for future study and training.
Suddenly, there was a slight noise outside the window. Lin Xiu looked up alertly and saw an owl standing on the windowsill with a letter in its mouth.
“For me?” Lin Xiu opened the window and took the letter.
The owl nodded, spread its wings and flew away. Lin Xiu opened the envelope and found a message from Hongdou: “See you at the eighth training ground at nine o’clock tomorrow morning. Bring your ninja tools. – Hongdou.”
“Teacher Hongdou asked me out?” Lin Xiu looked at the short message in confusion, “Could it be that he wants to teach me a more advanced illusion technique?”
With this question in mind, Lin Xiu fell asleep, looking forward to tomorrow’s meeting.
The next morning, Lin Xiu got up, washed up, and had a simple breakfast. He checked his ninja tool bag to make sure everything was complete. Then he went to the eighth training ground and kept the appointment on time.
At the training ground, Hongdou had been waiting for a long time. She was wearing a tight black bodysuit today with her jacket open, revealing a large area of ​​fair skin, which was very tempting.
“You’re here on time, Lin Xiu.” Hongdou bit a red fruit stick and leaned lazily against the tree.
Lin Xiu bowed respectfully: “Good morning, Teacher Hongdou.”
Hongdou straightened up, the red fruit stick twirling around her lips: “Just call me Hongdou. I asked you to come here today because I have a solo mission.”
“What mission?” Lin Xiu asked curiously.
58, a rare event in school history (old version)
Hongdou took out a scroll:
“The Third Hokage has assigned you to assist me in carrying out a D-rank mission – collecting medicinal herbs in the forest.
These herbs are very important to the medical department, but they grow in dangerous places and need to be collected by ninjas.”
Lin Xiu took the scroll and started reading. It detailed the types of herbs that needed to be collected, their growing environment, and their uses.
“When do we set off?” Lin Xiu asked.
Anko smiled, “Let’s go now. The forest where the herbs are is to the north of the village and will take about two hours to get there.”
The two set off for their destination. Along the way, Hongdou introduced the characteristics and uses of various herbs to Lin Xiu, who listened carefully and asked questions from time to time.
“I heard that you performed very well in the special training camp?” Hongdou turned her head to look at Lin Xiu, “Especially the water ninjutsu, your progress was rapid.”
Lin Xiu said modestly: “Thanks to the guidance of Mr. Kakashi.”
Hongdou smiled and said, “Don’t be too modest. Talent and hard work are equally important. I’ve read your information. It’s rare in the history of ninja schools that you can use so many advanced ninjutsu at the age of six.”
Lin Xiu scratched his head embarrassedly: “There is still a lot to learn.”
The two walked and talked, and soon arrived at the target forest. This forest was denser than the ordinary one, the sunlight was blocked by the tree canopy, and a thin mist filled the ground.
“The environment here is very special, with high humidity and moderate sunlight, making it an ideal growing area for many rare herbs,” Anko explained, “but there are also some dangerous creatures, so we have to be careful.”
Lin Xiu nodded and looked around cautiously. The two began to search the forest for the herbs described in the scroll.
Hongdou squatted down and pointed at a clump of small plants: “Look, this is bloodleaf grass, the leaves are blood red and contain powerful hemostatic ingredients.”
Lin Xiu carefully collected the herbs according to Hongdou’s instructions and put them into a special storage bag. Different types of herbs require different storage methods, some need to be kept dry, and some need to be kept moist.
Just as the two were concentrating on collecting, Lin Xiu suddenly felt a dangerous aura. He quickly pulled out his kunai and stood in front of Hongdou: “Something is approaching!”
Hongdou also immediately entered combat mode, with his back to Lin Xiu, and both of them maintained a guarded posture.
In the forest mist, a huge snake shadow slowly emerged. It was as thick as a bucket, and its yellow eyes flashed with a cold light.
“Poisonous snake!” Hongdou warned in a low voice, “The venom of this snake can paralyze the nervous system. Once bitten, the whole body will be paralyzed within a few minutes.”
The giant snake stuck out its tongue, stared at the two invaders, and slowly moved forward, ready to attack at any time.
Lin Xiu quickly formed a seal: “Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!”
A water dragon shot out from Lin Xiu’s mouth and hit the giant snake directly. The snake twisted its body quickly and avoided most of the attack, only the tail was hit, which angered it.
The giant snake hissed, suddenly accelerated, pounced towards Lin Xiu, opened its bloody mouth, and revealed its sharp fangs.
Lin Xiu remained calm in the face of danger and formed a seal: “Thunder Escape: Lightning Whip!”
The electric whip hit the snake’s head accurately, and the electric current paralyzed the giant snake’s nerves. It twisted its body in pain and retreated temporarily.
Hongdou seized the opportunity and formed a seal: “Ninjutsu: Viper’s Coil!”
Several small purple snakes shot out from Hongdou’s sleeves, wrapped around the giant snake, and injected poison into it. The giant snake struggled violently, but was eventually succumbed to the poison and slowly fell down.
“Well done!” Hongdou looked at Lin Xiu approvingly, “Quick reaction, calm response. The venom sac of this snake is very valuable and can be used to make an antidote.”
She took out a special knife, skillfully removed the poison sac from the giant snake’s mouth, and carefully sealed it. Lin Xiu watched and learned from the side, and was very interested in this wilderness survival skill.
The two continued to search for herbs in the forest, and after a few hours, they finally completed the collection of all the herbs on the task list.
“It’s time to go back.” Hongdou checked the collected herbs and nodded with satisfaction, “The results are good. The medical department will be very happy.”
On the way back, it was getting dark, so Lin Xiu and Hong Dou decided to camp at the edge of the forest for the night and return to the village early the next morning.
The camp was built on a small hill with a wide field of vision, which was convenient for observing the surrounding situation. Lin Xiu was responsible for making a fire and preparing dinner, while Hongdou set up a few simple warning traps.
Dinner was a simple picnic meal – grilled fish and wild vegetable soup. Lin Xiu caught a few fish by the river, and Hongdou collected some edible wild vegetables.
“Good cooking skills.” Hongdou tasted the fish grilled by Lin Xiu and praised, “You know a lot of survival skills.”
Lin Xiu smiled and said, “I often cooked for myself when I was a kid, so I learned how to do it slowly.”
The two sat around the campfire and enjoyed their dinner. The firelight reflected on Hongdou’s delicate face, outlining her charming features. There was a little fish oil on her lips, which made her look particularly attractive under the firelight.
“There’s something at the corner of your mouth.” Lin Xiu pointed at the corner of his mouth.
Hongdou extended the tip of her tongue and gently licked the corner of her mouth. This unconscious action was full of temptation: “Is it clean?”
59, Remote Activation (Old Version)
Lin Xiu felt his heartbeat quicken and nodded: “Yes, it’s clean.”
Hongdou seemed to notice Lin Xiu’s reaction and gave a sly smile: “Lin Xiu, I heard that you are already together with Lixiang?”
Lin Xiu nodded: “Yes, we just confirmed our relationship a few days ago.”
“What a shame.” Anko sighed deliberately, “I thought I could get a head start.”
Lin Xiu was stunned: “Sister Hongdou, you…”
Hongdou suddenly moved closer, and the two were so close that they could feel each other’s breath. “It was just a joke. But you are indeed an interesting kid, very different from your peers.”
She reached out and gently stroked Lin Xiu’s cheek: “Sometimes I feel like you are a little adult, and the way you think about problems is very mature.”
Lin Xiu felt nervous for a while, but tried to stay calm: “Maybe it’s because I lost my parents early and had to learn to be independent.”
Hongdou’s eyes softened: “I know that feeling. I am also an orphan, grew up in an orphanage, and was later accepted as an apprentice by Orochimaru…”
Mentioning Orochimaru, Red Bean’s expression became complicated. Lin Xiu knew that in the original work, after Orochimaru betrayed the village, Red Bean, as his disciple, was also implicated and experienced a lot of unfair treatment.
“If there’s anything I can do to help…” Lin Xiu said tentatively.
Anko shook her head and returned to her usual lively self, “Don’t think too much, I was just chatting casually. Well, it’s getting late, time to rest.”
The two arranged a night watch rotation, with Hongdou guarding the first half of the night and Lin Xiu taking charge of the second half.
When Lin Xiu woke up from his sleep and took over, Hongdou was sitting by the campfire, staring at the starry sky in a daze.
“Sister Hongdou, it’s my turn to keep watch.” Lin Xiu said softly.
Anko came back to her senses and nodded, “Okay. Everything is normal, nothing unusual.”
She got into her sleeping bag and fell asleep quickly. Lin Xiu sat by the campfire, keeping an eye on the surroundings while thinking about the emotions that Hongdou had just revealed. Perhaps in the future, he could help Hongdou get rid of the shadow left by Orochimaru.
The next morning, the two packed up their camp and continued on their journey. Around noon, they returned to Konoha Village and handed over the collected herbs to the medical department.
“The mission was accomplished brilliantly.” The ninja from the medical department checked the quality and quantity of the herbs and nodded with satisfaction. “These herbs are very helpful to our research.”
After the mission was completed, Hongdou took Lin Xiu out for dessert as a reward.
“What flavor of meatballs do you like?” Hongdou asked, having already ordered a red bean flavor for herself.
Lin Xiu thought for a moment and said, “Matcha flavor, please.”
Hongdou nodded and ordered another serving of matcha flavored meatballs. The dessert was served quickly, and the two of them enjoyed the food while chatting about what they had seen during this mission.
“Lin Xiu, if you are interested in illusions, you can come to me anytime.” Before leaving, Hongdou suggested, “Although your talents are more inclined towards water escape and lightning escape, mastering more illusions will also be helpful in combat.”
Lin Xiu gladly accepted: “Thank you Sister Hongdou, I will definitely come.”
After bidding farewell to Hongdou, Lin Xiu returned to his hut. After sorting out his ninja tools and equipment, he immediately entered the strongest transformation space to continue his research on sealing techniques.
In the Sealing Technique Research Room, Lin Xiu found a document about the “Chakra Sensing Seal”. This seal can help the user sense a specific type of chakra, such as the Nine-Tails’ chakra.
“This will be very useful in helping Naruto control the Nine-Tails in the future.” Lin Xiu studied the information carefully and then tried to make this seal.
He drew complex runes on the special paper, infusing each stroke with precise chakra. When he was finished, Lin Xiu placed the seal on his arm to activate it.
Immediately, he felt a strange feeling, and the flow of chakra around him became clearly visible. Although he could not sense the chakra of the Nine-Tails (because there was no such chakra in the training space), this seal did enhance his perception.
“The effect is good. Keep improving it.” Lin Xiu designed the second version of the seal, this time specifically targeting the perception of malicious chakra. If malicious chakra appears around, the seal will immediately sound an alarm.
After several hours of research and experimentation, Lin Xiu has mastered several practical sealing techniques, including: energy storage seal, chakra perception seal, five elements seal (simplified version) and water attribute sealing technique.
“Next, we should study how to combine sealing and ninjutsu.” Lin Xiu thought as he flipped through the materials.
He found a scroll on “Talisman Ninjutsu”, a technique that combined sealing talismans with regular ninjutsu to produce special effects, such as delayed explosions and remote activation.
Lin Xiu designed a simple experiment: combining the energy storage seal with water escape·water bullet to create a water bullet that can delay the explosion.
He first drew an energy storage seal on a small piece of paper, and then formed a seal: “Water Style: Water Bullet Technique!”
A small water ball formed in his hand. Lin Xiu placed the seal on the water ball and injected chakra to activate it. The water ball was fixed by the seal, suspended in the air, and no longer moved.
“Remote activation.” Lin Xiu made a special seal, and the water ball in the distance immediately exploded, turning into a stream of water rushing towards the target.
“Success!” Lin Xiu looked at the result with joy, “This technology can be used to set traps or create other tactical options in battle.”
Next, Lin Xiu tried more combinations, including combining the Five Elements Seal with Lightning Escape to create a lightning-based ninjutsu that could interfere with the enemy’s chakra; combining the water-based seal with wind escape to enhance the cutting effect of water-based attacks, etc.
Through these experiments, Lin Xiu not only improved his sealing skills, but also developed a variety of unique combat techniques.
After leaving the strongest transformation space, Lin Xiu found that it was already late at night. After a simple wash, he lay on the bed, thinking about future plans.
The special training camp has ended, and the school’s courses are relatively simple. He needs more training and actual combat opportunities to improve his strength. Maybe he can request more tasks or seek more advanced guidance.
The next morning, Lin Xiu received an invitation from Li Xiang, asking him to have dinner at her house in the afternoon. He packed up a little, bought a box of red bean cake as a gift, and went to the appointment on time.
Rika was wearing a light blue dress and her hair was tied into cute twin ponytails. When she saw Lin Xiu coming, she jumped up happily: “Lin Xiu, you’re here!”
She took the red bean cake from Lin Xiu’s hand and took his hand into the house: “Mom, Lin Xiu is here!”
60. Are you already dating? (Old version)
Miyuki came out of the kitchen and greeted Lin Xiu with a smile: “Lin Xiu, welcome. I heard from Rika that you guys did very well in the special training camp?”
Lin Xiu responded politely: “Rika is also very good, especially in medical ninjutsu.”
Li Xiang blushed: “It’s all Lin Xiu’s good teaching. I can now treat some simple wounds!”
Miyuki nodded with satisfaction: “That’s great. By the way, Lin Xiu, Kenta has a mission today and can’t come back for dinner, so it’s just the three of us.”
The dinner was very sumptuous, with grilled fish, tempura, sushi and miso soup. Lin Xiu, Rika and Miyuki chatted while eating, and the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.
“Lin Xiu, Rika told me that you two are already dating?” Miyuki suddenly asked with a smile in her eyes.
Lin Xiu almost choked on his food and coughed a few times: “Yes… yes, we like each other.”
Rika’s face turned as red as a ripe apple, and she lowered her head, not daring to look at her mother.
Miyuki smiled and said, “Don’t be nervous. I’m glad that Rika found a great boy like you. Even though you’re still young, it’s normal to fall in love for the first time.”
Lin Xiu breathed a sigh of relief and nodded.
“However,” Miyuki’s expression turned serious, “you should remember your age and keep your friendship pure. When you grow up, if the feelings still exist, you can consider taking the relationship further.”
“I understand, Auntie.” Lin Xiu replied respectfully, “I will cherish my relationship with Li Xiang and respect her.”
Miyuki nodded with satisfaction and turned the topic to other things.
After dinner, Li Xiang suggested: “Mom, can I take Lin Xiu to the yard to see the flowers I planted?”
Miyuki nodded in agreement: “Go ahead, don’t play too late.”
Li Xiang took Lin Xiu’s hand and went to the backyard. Under the moonlight, a small garden was planted with various flowers and plants, some of which had already bloomed and exuded a faint fragrance.
“Did you plant all these?” Lin Xiu asked in surprise.
Rika nodded, “Yeah, I really like flowers and plants. These also have medicinal value and can be used to make simple medical potions.”
She pointed to a cluster of small white flowers. “The petals of these flowers can be made into an ointment to heal burns. The leaves of the purple plant over there will relieve pain.”
Lin Xiu exclaimed: “You already know so much medical knowledge.”
Rika smiled happily, “I want to be a medical ninja like Tsunade-sama, so I have been learning relevant knowledge.”
The two of them strolled in the garden, admiring the flowers under the moon. Li Xiang suddenly stopped and turned to Lin Xiu: “Lin Xiu, can I…can I hug you?”
Lin Xiu was slightly surprised, but quickly nodded in agreement. Rika took a step forward, gently hugged Lin Xiu, and rested her head on his shoulder.
“Thank you for always helping me and teaching me ninjutsu.” Rika said softly, with shyness and gratitude in her voice.
Lin Xiu gently stroked Li Xiang’s back: “You’re welcome. I’m also very happy to see your progress.”
The two hugged for longer than expected, until a breeze blew by, and Li Xiang reluctantly let go. She looked up at Lin Xiu, the moonlight shining on her face, outlining her delicate features. Her eyes were shining, and her lips were slightly parted, as if she wanted to say something.
Lin Xiu couldn’t help but lower his head and kissed her forehead gently. Li Xiang’s face turned red instantly, but she didn’t retreat, but got closer to Lin Xiu.
“We should go back. Your mother will be worried.” Lin Xiu said softly.
Rika nodded, and the two walked back into the house hand in hand. Miyuki was in the kitchen cleaning up the dishes, and when she saw the two of them coming back, she smiled and asked, “How do you like the garden?”
“It’s beautiful. The flowers planted by Lixiang are blooming very well.” Lin Xiu replied.
Miyuki looked at the two people holding hands, and a hint of understanding flashed in her eyes, but she didn’t say much: “It’s getting late, Lin Xiu, do you want to stay overnight?”
Lin Xiu shook his head: “Thank you, Auntie, but I still have some things to deal with. I’ll bother you another day.”
Li Xiang walked Lin Xiu to the door, reluctant to leave: “See you at school tomorrow.”
Lin Xiu nodded and gently squeezed Li Xiang’s hand: “See you tomorrow.”
After leaving the Amano family, Lin Xiu walked on the way home, replaying every moment he spent with Rika in his mind. He was just an ordinary person in his previous life, but in this life he not only possessed powerful strength, but also could attract such a lovely girl.
After returning to the cabin, Lin Xiu did not rest immediately, but entered the strongest transformation space to continue training. This time, he wanted to try to combine sealing techniques with physical techniques to create a new way of fighting.
The water clone was already waiting in the space: “Master, I found a book about physical seals in the Sealing Techniques Research Room, which may be helpful to you.”
Lin Xiu took the book handed over by the water clone and flipped through it. This book detailed how to carve small seals on specific parts of the body to enhance the power of physical skills or add special effects.
“This technique suits me very well.” Lin Xiu said excitedly, “I can activate the seal at any time during the battle, increasing the variability and suddenness of the battle.”
Following the instructions in the book, he designed a simple “power amplification seal” and prepared to try to carve it on his palm. This seal needs to be drawn directly on the skin, not on paper.
Lin Xiu used special ink to draw a seal pattern on the palm of his right hand, and then injected chakra to activate it. After a burst of pain, the seal gradually merged into the skin and would only appear when it needed to be activated.
“Test the effect.” Lin Xiu concentrated the chakra into his palm and activated the seal.
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The seal pattern lit up on the palm of his hand, and Lin Xiu felt a surge of power flowing into his arms, making his muscles full and strong.
He punched the rock lightly and it shattered instantly.
“The power is increased by about three times, but the duration is limited, about ten seconds.” The water clone observed.
Lin Xiu nodded: “Continue to improve, increase the duration, and reduce chakra consumption.”
He redesigned the seal, changing some runes to more efficient versions, and then drew them on the palm of his left hand. After activation, the duration of the seal was extended to thirty seconds, and the power increase was slightly reduced, but more stable.
“This is more practical.” Lin Xiu nodded with satisfaction and began to design more physical seals.
Over the next few hours, Lin Xiu drew various seals on different parts of his body, including: a “speed seal” on his legs, an “endurance seal” on his abdomen, a “defense seal” on his back, and a “chakra circulation seal” on his chest.
Each seal has a specific function and can be activated individually or in combination. However, activating multiple seals at the same time will consume a lot of chakra, so it needs to be used with caution.
“Next, I want to try a more complex seal – the element conversion seal.” Lin Xiu flipped through the materials and found relevant content.
This seal can temporarily change the user’s chakra attributes, allowing a water-attribute ninja to temporarily use fire-attribute ninjutsu, or allowing a fire-attribute ninjutsu to temporarily use water-attribute ninjutsu.
“This requires drawing a complex five-element circulation seal at the dantian.” Lin Xiu studied the diagram and carefully drew runes at the dantian position in his abdomen.
This seal is much more complicated than the previous ones, and the drawing process requires extremely high precision and patience. If you make a mistake, not only will the seal be ineffective, it may also interfere with the flow of chakra and cause danger.
It took Lin Xiu a full hour to complete the drawing of the seal, and then he slowly injected chakra to activate it. The seal rune emitted a colorful light and gradually merged into the skin, leaving only a tiny pentagram mark.
“Try to activate it.” Lin Xiu concentrated his mind and guided the chakra to flow towards the seal, while setting the target attribute in his mind: “Fire”.
The seal lit up, and Lin Xiu felt the nature of the chakra in his body change, from cool to hot, and became agitated. He formed a seal: “Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!”
A huge fireball spewed out from Lin Xiu’s mouth, with a diameter of more than three meters and amazing power. The fireball hit the rock wall in the distance and blew out a big pit.
“Success!” Lin Xiu looked at his hands in surprise, “I really used the Fire Release Ninjutsu!”
The Water Clone applauded: “The effect is even better than expected! This seal can greatly increase your combat diversity.”
Lin Xiu nodded and continued to test the effects and limitations of the seal. He found that the seal could last for about five minutes, during which time he could freely use the converted attribute ninjutsu, but the chakra consumption was about 50% higher than when using the natural attribute.
“Five minutes is enough. I can deliver an unexpected attack at the critical moment.” Lin Xiu said with satisfaction, “Next, I want to try to activate multiple seals at the same time to see the effect.”
He activated the “Speed ​​Seal”, “Power Amplification Seal” and “Chakra Circulation Seal” one after another, and immediately felt a strong force surging through his body. His speed and strength were greatly improved, and the Chakra Circulation Seal slowed down the chakra consumption of the other seals.
Lin Xiu rushed towards the wooden man in the training room at an astonishing speed and punched him. The wooden man shattered instantly and fragments flew everywhere.
“Too strong!”
Lin Xiu looked at his hands, feeling the power surging in his body. “But the chakra consumption is really high. Even with the help of the circulating seal, it can only last about one minute.”
62, I’m going crazy! (Old version)
The water clone nodded: “It is recommended to use it as a last resort, and usually use a single seal as the main method.”
Lin Xiu agreed with this suggestion and continued to improve the design and usage of each seal.
After leaving the strongest transformation space, Lin Xiu washed up and went to bed to rest. Although he had trained in the space for the equivalent of nine hours in the outside world, his physical strength and chakra had basically recovered due to the recovery effect of the hot spring.
The next morning, Lin Xiu got up and did some basic training as usual, and then went to the Ninja School. The recent school courses were too simple for him, but he had to keep attending, and he also took this opportunity to consolidate his foundation and develop interpersonal relationships.
In the classroom, Rika was already sitting in her seat. When she saw Lin Xiu coming in, she immediately smiled and waved to him. Lin Xiu smiled and walked over and sat down in the seat next to her.
“Good morning, Rika.” Lin Xiu greeted softly.
Li Xiang’s cheeks were slightly red. “Good morning, Lin Xiu. Did you sleep well last night?”
“Yeah, good. How about you?”
“Me too.” Rika replied with a smile, then lowered her voice, “Misaki asked me about you yesterday. She knew that we were together and she seemed very unhappy.”
Lin Xiu raised his eyebrows: “What did she say?”
Li Xiang pouted: “She said she would not give up, and said that you are so outstanding, it is impossible for you to only like me.”
Lin Xiu didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, but he was secretly happy in his heart. Although his body was only six years old, his 29-year-old soul still enjoyed this kind of peach blossom luck.
“Don’t mind her words, I only like you.” Lin Xiu comforted, but he had a little calculation in his mind. Misaki is indeed very charming, lively and cheerful, and has outstanding looks. It’s not bad to be a member of the circle of friends.
Teacher Suzuki walked into the classroom and started today’s class. The morning content was a review of the techniques of using ninja tools. Lin Xiu had already mastered it, so he took the opportunity to close his eyes and rest. In fact, he entered the shallow state of the strongest transformation space and thought about a new training plan.
During the lunch break, Lin Xiu and Li Xiang ate lunch boxes under the cherry tree on campus. Li Xiang made the lunch box herself today, and although it looked a bit crude, it tasted good.
“Is it delicious?” Rika asked nervously, anticipation flashing in her eyes.
Lin Xiu took a bite and nodded in approval: “It’s delicious. Your cooking skills are good.”
Rika smiled happily, “Great! I learned this from my mom last night and wanted to give you a surprise.”
“It’s really a surprise, thank you.” Lin Xiu said sincerely.
As the two were eating, Misaki suddenly came over with a bento box in her hand.
“Oh, what a coincidence, Lin Xiu, Rika.” Misaki pretended to be surprised and said, “I want to have lunch here too, how about joining us?”
Without waiting for the two to respond, Misaki sat down and opened the lunch box. The food inside was exquisite and beautiful, the presentation was like a work of art, and the aroma was overflowing.
“Lin Xiu, try the sushi roll I made.” Misaki picked up a piece of sushi and handed it to Lin Xiu’s mouth, “I learned it from the best chef.”
Rika’s expression changed immediately, but because Misaki was there, she could only bite her lip and remain silent.
Lin Xiu glanced at Rika’s expression and knew that she was unhappy, but it was hard to refuse Misaki’s initiative. After weighing the pros and cons, he finally decided to accept Misaki’s kindness and ate the sushi.
“It tastes really good.” Lin Xiu said honestly, “You are very talented.”
Misaki glanced at Rika proudly and said, “I have many other specialties. I will slowly show them to you in the future.”
Rika clenched her chopsticks tightly, as if she was ready to lose her temper at any moment, but she finally held back.
Lin Xiu noticed the tense atmosphere and quickly changed the subject: “By the way, are you ready for the practical class this afternoon? I heard that we will be divided into groups for a battle today.”
Rika immediately responded: “I’m ready. Lin Xiu taught me a lot of medical ninjutsu, and I can also treat my teammates’ injuries.”
Misaki refused to be outdone: “I recently created a ninjutsu of my own, it’s very powerful, you will be surprised when it comes.”
Lunch ended in this subtle atmosphere, and the three returned to the classroom to prepare for the practical class in the afternoon.
The practical class was held at the third training ground. Teacher Suzuki stood in the center and announced today’s arrangements: “Today we will have a three-person team simulated battle. The goal is to capture the opponent’s flag. Each group has three minutes to discuss tactics, and then the game will begin.”
The teacher announced the groups, and Lin Xiu was assigned to a group with Rika and another boy Tsunade, while Misaki was in another team.
“The order of the matches will be decided by drawing lots.” Teacher Suzuki took out two pieces of paper from a box, “First match: Lin Xiu’s team versus Misaki’s team!”
The two teams met to discuss tactics.
“How do we fight?” asked Tsunade. He was the best ninjutsu expert in the class, but he didn’t know many ninjutsu.
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Lin Xiu thought for a moment and said, “Rika will be responsible for medical support and rear defense, Tsunade will contain the enemy head-on, and I will wait for an opportunity to launch a sneak attack and seize the flag.”
The two nodded in agreement with the plan. On the other side, Misaki seemed to have also formulated a strategy and was confidently high-fiving her teammates.
“Both teams, get ready!” Teacher Suzuki shouted, “Begin!”
The match started and both sides immediately took action. Misaki’s team took the lead in attacking, and her two teammates rushed towards Lin Xiu’s team, while Misaki hid in the back, seemingly preparing some ninjutsu.
“Be careful, Misaki is accumulating power!” Lin Xiu warned his teammates while dealing with the oncoming opponent.
Tsunade stepped forward and started a close combat with one opponent. The two exchanged punches and kicks, and it was difficult to determine the winner. Another opponent tried to bypass Tsunade and go straight to the flag defended by Rika, but was stopped by Lin Xiu.
“Water Style: Water Fang Bullet Technique!” Lin Xiu formed a seal and several jets of water shot out from the ground, forcing his opponent back.
The opponent gritted his teeth and fought back: “Fire Style: Rat Fireball Technique!”
Several small fireballs burst out of the opponent’s mouth, colliding with the water column and producing a large amount of steam.
Lin Xiu used the steam as a cover to quietly form a seal: “The Art of Clone!”
A clone appeared and continued to fight with the opponent, while Lin Xiu’s real body hid his breath and sneaked towards Misaki’s position.
Meanwhile, Misaki finished her preparations and shouted, “Ninjutsu: Sakura Dance!”
Countless pink petals floated out from her side and flew towards Rika. These petals looked beautiful, but in fact they had a weak illusion effect, the purpose was to confuse Rika and let her relax her guard.
Rika felt dazed for a moment, but quickly formed a “release” seal to break the illusion: “This low-level illusion has no effect on me!”
Misaki gritted her teeth and continued to control the petals to attack. Rika made a seal: “Medical Ninjutsu: Chakra Barrier!”
A layer of light green chakra barrier formed around Rika, blocking the petals’ attack. This was the defensive technique Lin Xiu taught her, using medical chakra to form a protective layer.
Misaki was about to launch the next wave of attacks when she suddenly felt movement behind her. She turned around quickly and saw that Lin Xiu had circled behind her and was reaching out to grab the flag she was guarding.
“When–” Misaki exclaimed and quickly formed a seal to defend herself, but it was too late.
Lin Xiu grabbed the flag, raised it and shouted, “We win!”
Teacher Suzuki blew the whistle and the game ended: “Lin Xiu’s team won! Both teams performed very well, especially Lin Xiu’s tactical arrangements and stealth abilities deserve praise.”
Misaki frowned unwillingly: “You are too cunning, Lin Xiu!”
Lin Xiu shrugged: “Ninjas are supposed to take the enemy by surprise. This is real combat.”
Li Xiang ran over happily and hugged Lin Xiu: “We won!”
In the next few games, Lin Xiu’s team continued to win and became the biggest winner of the day. After the class, the students left the training ground in twos and threes.
“Lin Xiu,” Misaki caught up and stopped Lin Xiu and Rika, “Today’s game was exciting, but I won’t lose next time.”
Lin Xiu smiled and said, “I look forward to the next showdown.”
Misaki suddenly leaned close and whispered in Lin Xiu’s ear, “I will make you choose me willingly.” Her voice was full of temptation, and her hot breath sprayed on Lin Xiu’s ears, making his heart beat faster.
When Li Xiang saw this, she immediately took Lin Xiu’s hand and said, “We should go home.”
Misaki smiled smugly and turned away. Li Xiang dragged Lin Xiu out of the campus with a huff, and they didn’t say a word all the way.
“Are you angry?” Lin Xiu asked cautiously.
Rika pouted, “She obviously knew that we were already together, but she still seduced you like this.”
Lin Xiu couldn’t help but laugh: “Are you jealous?”
Rika’s face turned red instantly: “No…No! I just don’t like her like that…like that…”
“What’s that about?” Lin Xiu asked deliberately.
“Like that… so close to you!” Rika finally said, her voice barely audible.
Lin Xiu stopped and hugged Li Xiang gently: “Don’t worry, you are the only one in my heart.”
Li Xiang breathed a sigh of relief in Lin Xiu’s arms, and her tense body gradually relaxed: “Really?”
“Really.” Lin Xiu kissed the top of her head, “I’ll take you home.”
After sending Lixiang home, Lin Xiu returned to the cabin alone. As soon as he closed the door, he felt a strange smell. There was someone in the house!
Lin Xiu immediately entered combat mode and scanned the room vigilantly. A figure walked out from the shadows, wearing a mask, and his silver hair was still eye-catching in the dim light.
“Teacher Kakashi?” Lin Xiu recognized the man. “What’s the matter?”
Kakashi leaned lazily against the wall: “Lin Xiu, the Third Hokage wants to see you.”
Lin Xiu was stunned: “Hokage-sama? Why?”
Kakashi shrugged, “I’m just delivering the message. You’ll know the details when you get there. Let’s get going now.”
Lin Xiu nodded, followed Kakashi out of the hut and headed for the Hokage’s office. Along the way, he wondered why the Third Hokage suddenly summoned him. Did he notice something unusual about him? Or was there some special mission?
“Don’t be nervous,” Kakashi seemed to see what Lin Xiu was thinking, “Hokage-sama is just paying special attention to outstanding young people.”
Soon, the two arrived at the Hokage’s office and Kakashi knocked on the door.
“Please come in.” A vicissitudes and majestic voice came from inside.
Kakashi pushed open the door and motioned Lin Xiu to come in. Inside the office, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen was sitting behind his desk, processing documents. He looked up and saw Lin Xiu, and smiled kindly.
“Lin Xiu, I heard that you performed well in the special training camp, successfully completed the simulation mission, and created several good ninjutsu.” Sarutobi Hiruzen said slowly.
Lin Xiu bowed respectfully: “Thank you for your attention, Lord Hokage. I am just doing my best.”
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded with satisfaction: “Being modest is a good thing, but being too modest is a waste of talent. I have read your information. You have mastered many B-rank ninjutsu at the age of six, which is rare in Konoha’s history.”
Lin Xiu remained silent, waiting for the Hokage’s next words.
“I have a suggestion,” Sarutobi Hiruzen took a puff of his pipe, “Considering your talent and the speed of your progress, I would like to arrange for a special jonin to guide you long-term and help you grow faster. Of course, if you are willing.”
Lin Xiu’s eyes lit up. This was a rare opportunity: “Thank you very much for the cultivation of Lord Hokage. I am willing to accept your guidance.”
Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled, “Very good. Your instructor will be Hatake Kakashi.”
Kakashi was slightly surprised, but quickly nodded in agreement: “I will try my best to teach him.”
“Starting tomorrow, you will meet at the seventh training ground every afternoon after class.” Sarutobi Hiruzen arranged, “Kakashi will teach you more advanced ninjutsu and fighting techniques.”
Lin Xiu nodded excitedly: “Thank you, Hokage-sama, thank you, Kakashi-sensei.”
Sarutobi Hiruzen gave a few more instructions, then signaled that they could leave. After leaving the Hokage’s office, Lin Xiu still felt a little unreal.
“Why does Lord Hokage pay special attention to me?” Lin Xiu couldn’t help but ask Kakashi.
Kakashi shrugged, “Konoha has always attached great importance to cultivating outstanding young talents, especially children like you who show extraordinary talents. However, with great power comes great responsibility. Are you ready?”
Lin Xiu nodded firmly: “I’m ready.”
Kakashi smiled slightly, his eyes narrowed into crescent shapes: “Then, see you tomorrow afternoon. Don’t be late.”
After saying that, Kakashi disappeared from the spot with a flash of his body, leaving Lin Xiu alone standing on the street.
After returning to the cabin, Lin Xiu immediately entered the strongest transformation space and shared the good news with his water clone.
“I became Kakashi’s apprentice!” Lin Xiu said excitedly, “This way I can learn more advanced ninjutsu and fighting techniques.”
The water clone nodded: “Congratulations, Master. With the guidance of a master like Kakashi, your strength will improve faster.”
Lin Xiu began to plan a new training plan: “I need to review and perfect all the ninjutsu I have mastered so far, especially the water ninjutsu series, and show enough talent before Kakashi can teach me more advanced content.”
He recalled the various powerful ninjutsu that Kakashi had demonstrated in the original work, especially the killer skill of Raikiri. Although he was far from reaching that level now, with Kakashi’s guidance, the future was promising.
“At the same time, I can’t relax my training in sealing techniques and physical techniques.” Lin Xiu continued his plan, “Only with comprehensive development can we cope with various challenges.”
The water clone suggested: “Master, you can use the library in the space to study the ninjutsu that Kakashi may teach, and understand the principles in advance, so that you can learn faster.”
Lin Xiu agreed with this suggestion and immediately went to the library to look up information about Lightning Release Ninjutsu, especially Kakashi’s signature skill – Raikiri.
The library does have basic theories about Raikiri. Although it does not include complete practice methods, it is enough to understand its principles.
“Raikiri is essentially about compressing a large amount of lightning chakra and holding it in the palm of the hand, forming a cutting weapon similar to a sword.” Lin Xiu read the information, “The most important thing is the high compression and stable control of the chakra.”
He tried to imitate the method described in the material, concentrating the lightning attribute chakra in the palm of his right hand, and then continuously compressing it. At first, the chakra was like an uncontrolled wild horse, escaping everywhere, but after repeated attempts, Lin Xiu gradually mastered some tricks.
“The key is to form a stable chakra circulation, like a whirlpool, constantly sucking back the dissipated chakra while continuing to compress it.” Lin Xiu discovered the trick.
After several hours of trying, Lin Xiu finally formed a weak electric current ball in his hand. Although it was far from the real Raikiri, it was already a big improvement.
“This is beyond the level of ordinary Genin.” The water clone commented, “But it is still a long way from the real Raikiri. It requires stronger chakra control ability and a larger amount of chakra.”
Lin Xiu nodded: “I will continue to practice. Now try the new physical seal I learned.”
He activated the “Power Amplification Seal” on his palm and felt a surge of power flowing into his arm. He then tried to use this amplified power to form a lightning ball.
Unexpectedly, the increased power of the seal made it easier to compress the chakra, and the brightness and stability of the electric current ball were significantly improved.
“This is an unexpected gain.” Lin Xiu looked at the more powerful electric ball in his hand with surprise, “The physical seal can not only enhance physical attacks, but also assist in the casting of ninjutsu.”
He continued to try various combinations of seals and ninjutsu, and found many interesting effects. For example, the “speed seal” can speed up the seal-making speed; the “chakra circulation seal” can reduce the chakra consumption of ninjutsu; and the “element conversion seal” can temporarily change the properties of ninjutsu.
“These combinations have greatly increased my combat options,” Lin Xiu said with satisfaction. “Facing different enemies and situations, I can choose the most appropriate tactics.”
After the training, Lin Xiu left the strongest transformation space and returned to the real world. It was already late, so he simply washed up and went to bed to rest, looking forward to the special training with Kakashi tomorrow.
The next afternoon, Lin Xiu arrived at the seventh training ground on time. Kakashi had not arrived yet, which was not surprising, as Kakashi was known for being late in the original work.
Lin Xiu decided to use this time to warm up. He started with basic physical training: push-ups, sit-ups, squat jumps, and sprints. Then he practiced basic ninjutsu: transformation, substitution, and clone, and mastered each one.
About an hour later, Kakashi finally arrived: “Sorry, I met a black cat on the road and had to take a detour.”
Lin Xiu already knew that this was Kakashi’s usual excuse, so he just smiled and said nothing.
“Let me test your current level first.” Kakashi took out two bells from his ninja tool bag and hung them around his waist. “Your mission is to take the bells from me. You can use any ninjutsu and weapons, but the time limit is one hour.”
Lin Xiu nodded to show his understanding and quickly entered combat mode.
“Begin!” Kakashi announced, immediately on guard.
Lin Xiu did not attack directly, but took a few steps back to observe Kakashi’s movements. He knew that Kakashi was a strong opponent and he had little chance of winning in a head-on fight.
“We need a strategy.” Lin Xiu thought and began to implement his own tactics.
Lin Xiu threw several shurikens, forcing Kakashi to move. Kakashi dodged easily, but Lin Xiu achieved his goal – to test Kakashi’s reaction speed and movement.
Then, Lin Xiu formed a seal: “Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!”
A water dragon shot out from Lin Xiu’s mouth and rushed straight towards Kakashi. Kakashi’s eyes flashed with surprise, obviously he didn’t expect Lin Xiu to be able to use this level of ninjutsu. He quickly formed a seal: “Earth Style: Earth Flowing Wall!”
A wall of earth rose from the ground, blocking the attack of the water dragon bullet. Kakashi poked his head out from behind the wall: “Nice water jutsu, but not enough.”
Lin Xiu was not discouraged and quickly launched the next attack. He formed a seal: “The Art of Clone!”
Five clones of Lin Xiu appeared, running in different directions and besieging Kakashi. Kakashi responded calmly and easily defeated several clones, but the purpose of the clones was just to distract attention.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Lin Xiuzhen moved behind Kakashi and quietly activated the “Speed ​​Seal” on his palm, instantly increasing his movement speed and reaching out to grab the bell.
Kakashi sensed the movement behind him and turned around to kick Lin Xiu. Lin Xiu was prepared and quickly activated the “defense seal” to take the kick, while his right hand continued to reach for the bell.
“Hmm?” Kakashi was surprised at Lin Xiu’s defensive ability and immediately distanced himself from him. “Your taijutsu is a little special.”