Chapter 110: Talent

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Hiruzen asked, "Tell me Fujin, do you know what a vacuum is and its properties?"

Fujin fell into thought, 'Did the academy ever teach about the vacuum? Probably not, though the library might have some information regarding it.'

Fujin answered, "Vacuum basically is a space where nothing exists. Not even air. As for its properties, I don't know for sure. But I have a few guesses."

Hiruzen said, "That's right. Tell me about your guesses."

Fujin replied, "Since nothing exists in a vacuum, the pressure inside the vacuum should be very low, or perhaps non-existent. So if something came close to the vacuum, it would rapidly be sucked inside the vacuum. Though, in that case, the vacuum will no longer be a vacuum."

Hiruzen was impressed by that answer. He nodded, "Very good Fujin. You are right. That is how the vacuum works. The Wind Vacuum jutsus are based on the same principle."

Fujin paid close attention as Hiruzen explained, "Wind Vacuum jutsus are the same as normal Wind jutsus. The only difference is that they have a vacuum core. So, you first have to learn how to create a vacuum core. Observe properly."

Hiruzen extended his arm ahead. Wind formed in his hand, similar to a Wind Explosion jutsu. Fujin observed with all his focus.

A wind sphere formed in Hiruzen's hand. But soon, the winds began moving away from the core. Fujin saw a vacuum sphere forming at the center of the wind sphere. It had a radius of 2 cm.

Hiruzen explained, "To create a vacuum, you just have to remove all air from the space where you decide to create the vacuum."

Fujin nodded. The basic principles were similar to those on earth. Only chakra was used instead of technology.

Hiruzen dispersed the jutsu. Fujin noticed as winds rushed back into the vacuum core. Hiruzen said, "Now you try Fujin."

Fujin extended his hand forward. A wind sphere immediately formed in his hand. He focused on the center of the sphere and tried moving air away from it.

He quickly managed to move the air to one side of the center. However, soon air from other directions entered. Hiruzen observed him carefully.This chapter's initial release occurred on the n0vell--Bjjn site.

Fujin was surprised, 'What the heck?'

Hiruzen looked and said, "After creating the vacuum core, you maintained it. However, when you launched it, you couldn't maintain it anymore. That's why air around it entered the vacuum core and your jutsu collapsed."

Fujin analyzed Hiruzen's words and nodded. He asked, "So, how can we maintain it when it is away from us?"

Hiruzen created another wind sphere with a vacuum core and said, "Watch the wind movement around the vacuum core carefully."

He slowly launched the wind sphere towards a boulder. Fujin observed carefully, 'Incredible. The winds are moving in such a way that air doesn't enter the vacuum core! And, there seems to be a thin chakra layer separating the winds and the vacuum core.'

The wind sphere hit the boulder. The winds only caused a few scratches. However, when the vacuum core touched the boulder, the part where it touched turned into soil and was absorbed into the vacuum core. The vacuum core continued for a few inches absorbing everything around it, before disappearing. It left a 6 inch deep and 3 inch wide hole in the boulder!

Hiruzen explained, "In order to maintain the vacuum core, you need to do two things. First, you need to create a thin film of chakra around the vacuum core to ensure that nothing enters it. And then you need to rotate winds around that film in a way that it doesn't damage the thin chakra film and doesn't allow outside air to hit the chakra film either.

When the jutsu hits someone or something, the winds will first damage it and then the vacuum core will hit it. Since the chakra film is thin, it'll break after contact with anything solid or even liquid. As soon as it breaks, the vacuum core will absorb anything it comes in contact with, no matter how tough it is. When it passes through, it'll look like the object is cut into two. But it isn't a simple cut."

Fujin nodded. This technique was very lethal.

Hiruzen continued, "When you cut someone with your sword, only a thin cut forms in their body. As long as that person isn't dead on-spot, a good medic can heal them easily. Even cut arms or legs can be reattached. But with Wind Vacuum jutsus..."

Hiruzen pointed towards the hole in the boulder and continued, "The vacuum core absorbed everything in a 3 inch diameter. Very few medics can heal such a wound. If it hits any organ, such as the stomach or liver, those organs would be ruined on spot. Surviving is almost impossible."

Fujin nodded. Hiruzen's explanation was just as he observed. He thought, 'Damn! Wind Vacuum jutsus will be op! Finally, I'll have a way to hit through the enemy defense.'

He looked at Hiruzen and said, "I understand why you asked me to never use this against a comrade, Lord Hokage."

Hiruzen nodded with a smile. He wanted to teach Fujin how dangerous these jutsus are. He said, "Now that the basic theory has been understood, you will have to try it yourself. Let's begin."

Fujin nodded and began creating another Vacuum sphere with all his attention.