Sarutobi Asuma didn't have time to look at the achievement rewards, because the Wind Style: Rasenshuriken he threw had suddenly expanded just twenty meters after being thrown.
Retreating back to Tsunade and the Shadow Clones, Sarutobi Asuma immediately shouted, "Tsunade-neechan, be careful, the storm is coming!"
Tsunade, however, was already staring in shock at the rapidly expanding ball of light. In the blink of an eye, its diameter had exceeded fifty meters, and within her senses, this area of effect had an extremely terrifying and dense Wind Release Chakra reaction.
This meant that this Ninjutsu was not as simple as a single-target Ninjutsu.
If one were hit by it, escape would be practically impossible.
Except for Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation, or spatial Ninjutsu like the Flying Thunder God Technique, no Body Flicker Technique or Substitution Technique could evade this Ninjutsu.
BOOM!
Gales swept through, kicking up dust and stones.
Sarutobi Asuma and Tsunade quickly raised their hands to shield their eyes. In the next moment, the gale enveloped them, their hair blown perfectly straight backward.
If they hadn't channeled Chakra into their feet, they would have definitely been blown away and swept up.
After a while, the storm passed.
Tsunade flickered her body and arrived at the edge of the massive crater.
Looking out, it was a giant crater with a diameter of over fifty meters and a depth of twenty to thirty meters.
Water had already begun to well up from the bottom of the pit.
"Truly an astonishing Wind Style Ninjutsu!"
Tsunade exclaimed in shock, "This must be the strongest Wind Style Ninjutsu in the ninja world. At the very least, I haven't seen any with greater destructive power!"
Sarutobi Asuma had already dispelled his Shadow Clones and came to Tsunade's side. He was also quite satisfied, smiling, "I guess I finally have a trump card!"
Given the current state of the ninja world.
If Uchiha Madara doesn't appear, and Nagato doesn't unleash his full power, the Third Tsuchikage would be one person who could block this move head-on, and the Third Raikage would be another.
The Fourth Raikage might not be able to block it yet.
As for Konoha, it's likely only my own father, Namikaze Minato, and Uzumaki Kushina could block it.
If Jiraiya hadn't learned the Rasengan and didn't have Sage Mode, he probably couldn't block it either.
Of course.
This is under the condition that it hits.
Ninjutsu needs to connect, otherwise it's all for nothing!
Why is Fire Style said to be unable to kill people? Because it often can't hit.
After her shock, Tsunade turned to look at Sarutobi Asuma, as if he were a monster, and then solemnly advised, "The power of this technique is immense, but if you don't have absolute certainty when throwing it, or if the distance isn't sufficient, it's best to use it sparingly!"
"I understand, Tsunade-neechan!"
Sarutobi Asuma was perfectly amenable.
Since he had already thrown it, it meant the technique was perfect as it was now. As long as he was given time, he could naturally throw it over a greater distance.
The next step was just a matter of time.
Experience points would soar!
"Let's go back. With your Chakra Control, you are qualified to learn the Yin Seal, and you'd also be well-suited for Medical Ninjutsu!"
Tsunade said, and then she disappeared.
Senju Ancestral Home.
Tsunade brought out a large quantity of books and scrolls covering the basics of Fūinjutsu and Medical Ninjutsu, piling them in front of Sarutobi Asuma.
They formed two small mountains.
Sarutobi Asuma's eyes lit up as he looked at them.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was known as the "Ninjutsu Professor," proficient in all sorts of Ninjutsu, including Fūinjutsu.
However, the Sarutobi family's collection of information on Fūinjutsu and Medical Ninjutsu definitely wasn't as extensive as Tsunade's.
Of course, the Hokage's office building had a dedicated data storage room, with a security level limited only to the Scroll of Seals, and it contained a lot of information there.
But it was estimated that the records on Medical Ninjutsu probably weren't as comprehensive as what Tsunade had.
"This is all experience points!"
Sarutobi Asuma said excitedly.
Tsunade watched from the side, her expression becoming somewhat strange.
This was the first time she had seen someone like him.
From then on, besides his basic training, Sarutobi Asuma temporarily put aside his practice of the Wind Style: Rasenshuriken, dedicating the vast majority of his energy to studying Fūinjutsu and Medical Ninjutsu.
The learning in these two areas, and the foundational knowledge reserve, surpassed other ninjutsu.
As a result, his dates with Kurenai were limited to just one hour every evening.
However, with Tsunade's guidance and the ability to consult his father, the Third Hokage, at the Hokage's office building, Sarutobi Asuma made rapid progress.
The rapid surge in experience points and the Intelligence stat made Sarutobi Asuma quite pleased, wishing he didn't need to sleep at night.
Of course, his main body would sleep while his Shadow Clones continued studying.
After three straight days, Sarutobi Asuma's spirit was clearly flagging.
Tsunade frowned, seeing him. "Asuma, you're still young. There's no need to rush like this."
"Let's take a break today!"
Sarutobi Asuma blinked, rubbed his temples, and then nodded. "Alright!"
His mind was indeed too exhausted, and his learning efficiency had truly dropped.
Leaving the Senju Ancestral Home, Sarutobi Asuma rubbed his cheek, opened his system, and headed towards the Hot Spring District.
He wanted to relax in a hot spring.
He had been so busy these past few days that he hadn't even claimed the reward for the achievement [Created S-Rank Ninjutsu Without Hand Seals at Age 9] yet.
Opening the skill pack, he found Level 4 Wind Body Flicker Technique.
"This technique is quite good; it's exactly what I need!"
Sarutobi Asuma's mood improved greatly.
He had already been thinking about practicing the Wind Style Body Flicker Technique.
The Body Flicker Technique he used before was a form of Taijutsu.
It relied on explosive bursts of strength and technique, or an additional surge of Chakra, to instantly boost his speed.
Ninjutsu-based Body Flicker Techniques were also not uncommon, such as Uchiha Shisui's Water Body Flicker or Haku's Wind Body Flicker in the future.
Sarutobi Asuma's mastery of Taijutsu was far inferior to his affinity for Wind Release Chakra nature transformation. With his Chakra Control at level 10, improving his Wind Body Flicker would undoubtedly be much faster than using Taijutsu for body flickers.
"Now that I have Wind Body Flicker, I also need a Sensory Ninjutsu!"
With that thought, Sarutobi Asuma cast the newly acquired Wind Body Flicker, increasing his speed towards the Hot Spring District.
He killed two birds with one stone, familiarizing himself with the Wind Body Flicker while on his way.
Half an hour later.
Sarutobi Asuma emerged from the hot spring bathhouse feeling refreshed.
Strolling through the Hot Spring District, he watched the various ladies passing by, each with a different figure. Sarutobi Asuma found himself enjoying a rare moment of leisure.
"After the Third Great Ninja War ends, maybe I should find a job at the Ninja Academy?"
Who wouldn't want to live a leisurely life?
Unfortunately, the Scythe of Death still hung over his head, preventing Sarutobi Asuma from slacking off for even a single day.
"Huh?"
Suddenly, Sarutobi Asuma stopped in his tracks, his gaze falling upon the roof of a hot spring inn.
"Jiraiya!"
Sarutobi Asuma's eyes lit up, and he immediately transformed into a gust of wind, arriving on the roof.
"Senior Brother Jiraiya!"
Sarutobi Asuma appeared.
Jiraiya, who had been intently focused, his expression somewhat perverse, stiffened. He slowly turned his head, saw Sarutobi Asuma, and breathed a sigh of relief. He then quietly and righteously said, "Asuma, I'm gathering inspiration right now!"
"Gathering inspiration?"
"Let me see!"
Sarutobi Asuma butted his head forward.
Hiss!
"Truly good scenery!"
Sarutobi Asuma was unwilling to look away.
Jiraiya was stunned at first, then showed a knowing smile. "Right? Right? Very good material!"
The two chattered away, offering their opinions.
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