"Transformation Technique."
Evidently, Sasuke and Naruto had been subjected to Takemi's Transformation Technique.
Last night, they had inexplicably gotten drunk, and Takemi had to send them back.
Takemi was curious about one thing: what would happen if these two swapped bodies?
"Then let's give it a try!"
He acted on the thought. Originally, he wanted to use the Soul Body Separation Jutsu, but after some thought, he decided simpler was better.
"After all, I've long wanted to figure out how to use this Jutsu."
Before obtaining the Ōtsutsuki Bloodline, he had been pondering how to deal with the free-for-all if he ended up as cannon fodder in the Chunin Exams.
After much thought, he decided the best approach was to transform the enemy into himself, and then disguise himself as the enemy to ensure his survival.
Although he didn't seem to need it now, he could still see its effects when used on others. It was just that the effect was a bit too good...
"Now, your self-introductions seemed pretty good."
Kakashi rubbed his chin, looking at the two who had already dispelled their Transformation Technique, and said with a smile.
"..."
Sasuke and Naruto both had bruised faces, but they remained silent, knowing full well they had been pranked by Takemi.
Just thinking about how their minds were buzzing right after waking up, and they didn't react in time to prevent that scene, made them blush a little.
"Alright, I called you two here today for something important."
Kakashi didn't mind the state of the two little ones, he said with a smile.
"Although your performance is far worse than Takemi's back then, and it's safe to say you're the worst class I've ever taught."
"..."
"But, I've still decided to give you a chance. Here are the application materials for this Chunin Exams. Just sign if you want to participate."
"Huh?"
Both of them froze at his words, then their faces lit up with surprise.
"Chunin Exams?"
"Us?"
"Mm."
Kakashi nodded, then picked up his icha icha paradise and began reading.
"How you choose is up to you. Also, remember to tell Sakura to gather tomorrow morning."
After saying this, Kakashi waved his hand, and the next moment, he had vanished.
"Chunin Exams, huh..."
Sasuke and Naruto stood rooted to the spot, looking at the documents in their hands with excitement. They exchanged glances, seemingly seeing each other's determination.
"Your face is a bit swollen."
Suddenly, Naruto laughed, but soon felt his own face throbbing with pain.
"Idiot."
Sasuke rubbed his face, wincing in pain.
The two looked at each other, and suddenly laughed
Meanwhile, Deidara and Takemi also arrived at a training ground on the outskirts of the village.
Looking at Takemi, who had a wide smile on his face, Deidara muttered, "I feel like you've done something bad."
"Tsk, your feeling is wrong."
Takemi shook his head and asked curiously, "Speaking of which, how many people did your village send this time? And when will your Tsuchikage arrive?"
"I won't say how many, you'll find out later or tomorrow anyway." Deidara blinked, deflecting the question.
Having become a Jonin, though he still acted on his own whims, he had started to show some semblance of a Jonin.
"As for the old man, he should only come when the final round begins, isn't that tradition?"
"Not bad, you're starting to learn how to keep secrets."
Takemi raised an eyebrow and laughed, and Deidara didn't mind.
"Tsk, you also don't say anything. Besides, maybe I'm not keeping a secret, I just genuinely don't know."
"Alright, then let's get started."
Takemi didn't care, casually shaking the Ninja blade in his hand.
"Friendly reminder, use whatever means you have quickly, otherwise you might not get a chance to use them."
"Maybe..."
Deidara still had a mischievous grin, and he raised an eyebrow at Takemi.
"I've already started!"
Countless miniature explosives flew towards Takemi in an instant.
But Takemi shook his head, instantly vanishing from his spot, and a blade pierced through Deidara's body.
"Of course, I knew you started, since I was already prepared."
Purple Lightning spread wildly in all directions, rendering the miniature bombs ineffective in an instant.
"Hey, you bastard, you're not actually going to stab me like that, are you? Hmm!"
In the sky, Deidara's voice rang out. He was already standing on a white bird.
Seeing his clay clone pierced, his eyelids twitched.
"Such powerful Lightning Release. All my clay is useless. What a terrifying guy."
He already knew that Takemi's Lightning Release was extremely effective against him.
But seeing this scene still made him purse his lips.
With such Lightning Release, his art simply couldn't be displayed.
"I really have to thank you for reminding me to learn Dust Release. You truly are someone with the same artistic thinking as me, hmm."
Deidara was still in a good mood. Even if this attempt didn't work, it wasn't a big deal. His art had already changed.
"Get ready, Takemi, I'll show you the new art I've learned!"
Deidara stood on the flying bird, his hands quickly forming hand seals.
"It's coming?"
Takemi on the ground was also fully focused. This battle with Deidara was destined to accelerate both of them.
After all...
They both represented 'instant art'.
He had been waiting for Dust Release for a long time. Even though he had been researching it for years and had made some progress, he couldn't pinpoint the Chakra fusion ratio. Fusing three types of Chakra was much more difficult than fusing two.
If it were two types of Chakra, he could just try it out. Different Chakra ratios would at most result in different effects. There was a lot of room for error.
But with three types of Chakra, even he wasn't willing to easily take the risk.
"So, it's this ratio?"
Watching Deidara form hand seals, feeling his Chakra constantly being manipulated, and the various elemental Chakras intertwining, Takemi's eyes gleamed slightly. He seemed to have vaguely grasped the key to this Jutsu.
"Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique."
At that moment, Deidara finally completed all preparations.
White light spots condensed, finally forming a distorted, translucent barrier. This barrier was conical, and terrifying energy was brewing within it.
The next moment, a white beam of light suddenly shot out, seeming to carry infinite power as it pressed down fiercely on Takemi.
This made Takemi recall the moment Ōnoki's Dust Release had descended in the Land of Earth.
Only...
"So that's it, I think I understand now."
Looking at the descending white light, a smile bloomed on his face. He understood what was going on.
The complete ratio, the full fusion progress, and the effect achieved by all Chakras fusing together.
He had figured out all of it!
"However, Deidara deliberately shot wide, which is pretty good. So..."
Takemi took a deep breath, and as he looked at Deidara in the sky, the Chakra in his hands also began to resonate.