Inside the training ground.
"Let's test the chakra attributes first. Dust Release is the product of the fusion of earth and fire chakra. The fact that you were able to release the rudiments of Dust Release before means that you are born with at least three types of chakra."
"But this is just a simple release. If you want to go further and surpass me in the future, you must have a better understanding of these three attributes. Come and test the chakra attributes."
Chi Chen did as he was told. His small hand held the chakra test paper, and then, the paper rapidly changed. The upper left corner quickly caught fire and carbonized, curling up, and a nearly invisible wisp of green smoke rose.
The paper in the upper right corner was instantly and precisely cut into five pieces of different sizes.
At the moment the lower left corner was cut and separated, the surface suddenly became covered with countless fine, irregular wrinkles! At the same time, a slight "sizzling" static sound was emitted.
The moment the fragment in the lower right corner separated from the main body, its color quickly darkened and softened, as if it was soaked in water!
The middle area turned into extremely fine, dry brown dust, the surface became rough like sandpaper, and the edges were sharp, as if it had instantly turned from paper into a tiny piece of rock!
"Good, born with five-attribute chakra, God blesses the land of earth."
Ohnoki's voice rang out. He was already forty-three years old. According to the life expectancy of the elderly in the Warring States Period, he might have to meet the first generation and his master soon. Ohnoki thought that he was so much older than Sarutobi and his waist was almost giving out. The guy was smaller than him and would probably be about to die soon. When he was about to die, he would take him down and leave a good environment for Chichen.
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During this period, Ohnoki has been teaching Chichen to practice whenever he has free time. What surprised him is that Chichen's chakra is extremely deep, even more terrifying than that of the Uzumaki clan. Ohnoki almost thought that Chichen's ancestors had married into the Uzumaki clan and returned to their ancestral home.
"Calm down, breathe...let go of the frenzied killing intent you had that day." Ohnoki said.
"Feel its 'life' rather than 'death'. Feel its foundation—the thick 'earth' that supports all things. That is the skeleton of Dust Release, the source of its power and shaping..."
"Go deeper and feel the omnipresent moisture of 'water' between the textures and crevices of the rock. It gives the rock its toughness, is the vein that connects matter, and is the medium that returns to the natural cycle after decomposition."
"Finally, capture the rhythm of the invisible and intangible yet omnipresent 'wind' that flows through the cracks and crevices of the rocks. It is the sharp edge of decomposition, the force that returns all visible things to invisible 'dust'."
Under Ohnoki's guidance, Chichen's perception became more refined and three-dimensional. He no longer just felt a chaotic "pulsation":
Like the deep, powerful drumbeats of the earth, the steady, heavy, and unshakable soil; the cool, smooth streams that flow quietly through the veins of the rocks, bringing a sense of connection, penetration, and an endless cycle; and the wind that shuttles through holes and cracks, bringing the possibility of decomposition, dissipation, and reshaping.
The three elements didn't exist independently, but rather coexisted harmoniously, like the earth's steady, vibrant breath. He tried to imitate this harmonious resonance with his own weak yet pure chakra, carefully reaching into the rock beneath his feet. Not a brutal intrusion, but like a newborn root melting into fertile soil, like a drop of water seeping into gravel, attempting to understand, to connect, to "become" a part of them.
Suddenly, a blue light appeared in Chi Chen's hands. Chi Chen pushed with both hands, and a dust escape was released, hitting the surrounding earth walls, directly causing a hole in the earth wall.
In the past few months, Chi Chen has been learning Dust Release and practicing chakra with Ohnoki. Thanks to his ability to perceive the surrounding energy, he has been able to release Dust Release skillfully. The practice of Dust Release has also been on the right track. In addition, he has not fallen behind in learning other attribute ninjutsu.
Ohnoki has confirmed that he has found an unparalleled genius. He can learn any ninjutsu once taught. Even the extremely difficult Light and Heavy Rock Jutsu only requires one or two practices. Ohnoki said that there is no need for Chichen to go to ninja school anymore, as he can graduate.
The only thing he lacked was experience. If anyone underestimated that Jonin, he would probably be killed. Who would have thought that a child under five years old would know so many ninjutsu and even the legendary bloodline elimination dust release.
Ohnoki was extremely satisfied with his new apprentice. As his first and most senior disciple, he liked him more and more. He was much better than the big guy at home (yellow earth).
If he could hold on a little longer, when Chi Chen turns twenty, he might even be able to pass on the throne to this disciple of his, who is quiet, sensible, and knows how to learn on his own initiative.
He is either on the way to training or watching the people of Iwagakure Village learn Dust Release and other attribute release techniques over the years. He can draw inferences from one instance and can also put forward his own opinions on the construction of the village.
Thinking of this, Ohnoki felt that his waist was not so painful anymore, and he started to correct documents again.
"Damn, do these people from the Sand Village think I'm dead? They still dare to provoke me! And what is Konoha trying to do? Are they trying to take over all the commerce in the Land of Earth?!"
Chi Chen no longer felt anything about these things, because Ohnoki had a very close relationship with the Daimyo of the Land of Earth. The contemporary Daimyo even had to call Ohnoki Grandpa, so he had to take a look at almost everything in the Land of Earth. The Land of Earth was right next to the Iwagakure Village, and they had great trust in the Iwagakure Village.
Ohnoki also has a group of think tanks, which are top talents from various industries who provide various opinions to Ohnoki in managing the village.
It can be said that the ninjas of the Iwagakure Village under the governance of Ōnoki not only shoulder the duties of the army. Because of the large number of ninjas, traces of ninjas have begun to appear in all walks of life, but it is still in its infancy. Perhaps as long as this phenomenon continues to develop without too much loss, the Land of Earth will sooner or later develop its own characteristic industries.
Feiliu has also been training in the past few months. Because of his relationship with Chichen, after Ohnoki tested Feiliu's talent and felt that it was good, he handed him over to Yamagami (the ninja who appeared before).
Yamasaki's swordsmanship can be regarded as one of the best in the Iwagakure Village, and he is also the wisest general of the Iwagakure Village.
Ohnoki has prepared everything for his apprentice. After Chen graduates from the Ninja School, he will find a genius to join the team, so that Chen's future teammates will not be too weak.
As for why he wanted to find a wise general like Yamagami, Ohnoki would never admit that it was because of Hiru's previous performance that seemed to indicate a low IQ! Absolutely not!