Chapter 81: Listening Technique?!

Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Listening Technique?!

After returning home, Shūichi went into his study and took out the sensory ninjutsu scroll.

Combining it with the insights he gained during his "Flash of Insight," he carefully reviewed and refined the technique.

He even made some modifications and reductions to the formula originally developed by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.

Next, he simplified the hand seals that Minato Namikaze had devised, reducing them from 36 seals to just 2. (T/N: Don't apply your logic here, it's system perk!)

By this time, night had fallen, and the aroma of dinner wafted through the air.

Shūichi stretched lazily, then got up and walked out of his room to the dining area, where he saw Nonō Yakushi and Asuka busy preparing the meal.

Seeing him, Nonō Yakushi smiled and said, "Shūichi, get ready; dinner is almost served!"

Asuka, holding a spatula, grinned and added, "Shūichi, we made your favorite braised beef!"

Nearly a year had passed, and Asuka had grown accustomed to life here, comfortable with Shūichi and Nonō Yakushi as her family, no longer feeling the unease she had when she first arrived.

"I'll help too!"

Shūichi rolled up his sleeves, washed his hands, and stepped forward to assist, moving between the two women and enjoying their warmth and gentle care.

This was the beauty of life.

...

After a satisfying meal, Shūichi went to the courtyard.

He quickly formed the two hand seals, then crouched down and touched the ground with a single finger.

Chakra rippled out like waves from his fingertip, spreading into the earth as he tried to sense the power Minato had spoken of, the force of the earth itself.

Time passed slowly as Nonō and Asuka, having finished tidying up, quietly watched Shūichi's training from under the eaves.

Gradually, sweat began to form on Shūichi's forehead.

"I can feel it!"

Suddenly, Shūichi opened his eyes and smiled.

Though it was faint, he had indeed sensed it.

After making no progress last year, he had immediately gained significant results after using "Flash of Insight." It really came down to not having the right mindset before.

He withdrew his hand and stood up.

Nonō Yakushi's voice promptly reached him: "Shūichi, have you mastered the technique?"

Shūichi turned and smiled, "Not yet, but I've taken the first step."

"According to Minato-sensei, there shouldn't be any problems going forward."

Asuka had already brought out a bowl of honey water.

Shūichi took it from her, saying, "Thank you, Asuka."

Asuka's eyes crinkled with her smile, "Shūichi, I've mastered the Chakra Scalpel technique!"

Shūichi paused for a moment, then drank the honey water in one go before looking at Nonō Yakushi. "Director, what's the plan moving forward?"

Nonō Yakushi replied, "Asuka's chakra is quite special; its healing effects are extraordinary. The next step for her should be to learn the Healing Regeneration Technique."

"This technique usually requires a team of medical ninjas working together, but with Asuka's abilities, she should be able to perform it alone, and she'll likely learn it quickly."

That's the power of a special bloodline!

Shūichi agreed with Nonō Yakushi's arrangement.

Although he had also mastered this technique, his abilities were no different from other medical ninjas.

With his own strength alone, it was nearly impossible to treat injuries like those sustained by Sanyo.

It was clear that not all Yang Release techniques were created equal.

Just as his Fire Release nature transformation had reached a level different from that of other Fire Release users.

It wasn't simply a matter of chakra quantity.

Like the Wind Release: Rasenshuriken, which was often hailed as the pinnacle of shape and nature transformation.

...

After chatting and joking with Nonō and Asuka for a while, Shūichi resumed his training.

But this time was different from before—he didn't use the improved hand seals of Minato Namikaze.

The reason he had used them earlier was to test the results of his modifications. This time, he planned to use the altered technique of Tobirama Senju.

Snap!

Shūichi clapped his hands together.

In the next moment, a black seal formula spread rapidly from beneath him, forming a large octagonal pattern in an instant.

Under the effect of this technique, the chakra flowing from Shūichi's feet underwent a complex transformation before being injected into the earth.

As his chakra entered the ground, Shūichi's senses underwent a profound change.

It was an indescribable state.

It was as if he could see waves expanding outward, or as if he were witnessing dazzling beams of light.

These waves and lights were all erupting from the earth.

Shūichi felt as though he had entered a world of strange and fantastical phenomena.

"As expected!"

"This sensory ninjutsu utilizes the Earth's magnetic field. The so-called 'power of the Earth' is actually the power of geomagnetism!"

Shūichi was now almost certain of his earlier hypothesis.

And he had to admit, the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, was truly a genius!

As this thought crossed his mind, Shūichi gradually drifted into sleep.

...

The Next Day

After leaving two Shadow Clones to train in Lightning and Earth Release chakra transformations, Shūichi went to work at Konoha Hospital with Nonō and Asuka.

With the New Year over, life had returned to its usual routine.

Time passed quickly, and Shūichi's 9th birthday quietly came and went.

That day.

In the office of Konoha Hospital, Shūichi was resting with his eyes closed when a hurried sound of the door opening interrupted him.

"Shūichi, Kakashi has been brought to the hospital!" Shizune's voice was urgent.

"What?"

Shūichi's eyes snapped open as he sprang to his feet. He quickly made his way outside. "Let's go!"

They soon arrived at the operating room, where they found that Nonō and Asuka were already present.

And it wasn't just Kakashi who was injured—his team leader, the elite Jonin Sarutobi Akimoto, was also hurt.

"Shūichi, Kakashi's injuries aren't severe. First, help treat Jonin Sarutobi," Nonō Yakushi instructed.

Shūichi nodded and immediately went to assist.

Sarutobi Akimoto's injuries were severe; the knife wound to his abdomen was serious but not fatal.

His right arm was broken, but that wasn't fatal either.

The critical injury was the knife wound that had pierced his liver, compounded by chakra damage, specifically from Lightning Release, which was irreversible!

Nonō and Asuka, along with a medical team, were working hard to treat the liver injury, using the regeneration technique to heal it after removing damaged tissue.

The broken arm and abdominal knife wound were only treated with basic care.

Shūichi joined in, taking care of the broken arm and abdominal wounds.

Meanwhile, Kakashi was being attended to by three Chunin-level medical ninjas.

An hour later, Kakashi was the first to be wheeled out of the operating room.

Shūichi and the others continued their work for another two hours before finishing.

Thanks to Asuka's exceptional skill, the treatment of the liver injury was surprisingly effective and quick.

However, the broken arm couldn't be salvaged.

Such an injury couldn't be healed even with Asuka's techniques.

And Shūichi wouldn't easily let Asuka use such methods for treatment.

Unfortunately, while they had saved Sarutobi Akimoto's life, losing his right arm meant he would no longer be able to fight on the front lines.

...

After the treatment, Shūichi went to Kakashi's hospital room and found him awake, staring blankly at the ceiling.

Sitting down beside him, Shūichi said, "It seems you encountered a tricky enemy this time."

Kakashi's eyes flickered. "It was the Cloud Ninja, skilled in Lightning Release and swordsmanship... the guy named Bee, using seven swords."

Shūichi's gaze sharpened. "Bee... Cloud Ninja."

"That's Killer Bee, known for being the Jinchuriki of the Eight-Tails!"

Kakashi grimaced, pushing himself up. "You know him?"

Shūichi nodded. "I haven't met him, but I've heard about him from Minato-sensei."

That was the truth.

The A-B combo of the Cloud Ninja had gained a notorious reputation in the ninja world.

Moreover, Killer Bee's identity as a perfect Jinchuriki was no secret.

This was different from Konoha.

It was also related to Killer Bee being the first perfect Jinchuriki in the ninja world.

In terms of age, Killer Bee was probably about 5 years older than Shūichi and Kakashi, and about 5 years younger than Minato Namikaze.

Patting Kakashi on the shoulder, Shūichi offered some comfort. "It's impressive that you came back alive. The A-B combo—the candidate for the next Raikage and his right-hand man, the Raikage's guard."

Kakashi remained silent.

Two of his comrades had died, and his team leader was left with irreparable injuries.

Sarutobi Akimoto's fatal injury had occurred while saving Kakashi from Killer Bee.

"Kakashi, focus on developing your Lightning Release techniques!"

Shūichi urged, "I've started training in Lightning Release chakra transformation myself. Don't let me surpass you."

"As for Killer Bee, we'll take our revenge with Lightning Release next time!"

As for peace and mutual understanding... to hell with that!

Let's go to the Pure Land for mutual understanding!

(End of Chapter)

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