Asuma, however, shook his head.
"You've only just touched the threshold."
"You're still far from truly mastering it completely."
"Putting everything else aside, can your Wind Release: Gale Palm actually harm an enemy?"
Naruto couldn't help but hang his head in dejection.
But he knew Asuma was right.
Although he had created a gust of wind, it had no lethality whatsoever, apart from rustling clothes and hair and kicking up a little dust on the ground.
Asuma patted him on the shoulder and encouraged him with a smile.
"Don't be discouraged, Naruto, you've already done very well."
"Since I promised you, I'll keep my word and lend you a hand."
Naruto was overjoyed: "That's great!"
Asuma said: "Before you thoroughly master your Ninjutsu, first I need to tell you what Wind Release Ninjutsu is."
"The five basic elemental Ninjutsu, which are Wind, Lightning, Water, Fire, and Earth, each have their own advantages and disadvantages..."
"For Wind Release, generally there are two attack modes."
"One is blowing away, and the other is cutting."
As he spoke, he demonstrated to Naruto.
"Wind Release! Wind Dust Technique!"
Asuma formed hand signs, then gathered Wind Release Chakra in his mouth and forcefully exhaled it!
In an instant, a fierce wind, laden with dust, roared forward!
For a moment, it blotted out the sky, and sand and dust filled the air!
Asuma explained: "Although this technique is primarily used to obscure the enemy's vision with dust and attack them, its essence still relies on the blowing-away power of Wind Release."
"The next technique, however, is about cutting power."
"Wind Release! Emerald Mountain Gale Technique!"
Immediately, he infused Wind Release into the Chakra Blade in his hand, then remotely manipulated the blade, sending it flying out with a fierce, piercing thrust!
Bang—
With a sharp clang, the Chakra Blade directly pierced through a large rock in the courtyard, tearing straight through it!
Naruto stared, dumbfounded.
"So, so amazing!"
Asuma retrieved his Chakra Blade and smiled slightly.
"This is a Ninjutsu that infuses Wind Release into a Chakra Blade to increase its cutting and piercing power, and also allows for remote control."
"Essentially, it utilizes the powerful cutting force of Wind Release!"
"Although Wind Release is ever-changing, it basically cannot escape these two applications."
Naruto quickly asked: "Then, which kind is my Wind Release: Gale Palm?"
Asuma said: "Of course, it's the first kind, creating a strong wind to blow away enemies."
"However, this technique can also be enhanced when combined with kunai and Shuriken, but this still relies on the power of blowing away, not cutting."
"Relatively speaking, blowing away is easier, while cutting requires more precise control."
He glanced at Naruto.
"Naruto, your Chakra reserves are enormous, and your stamina is also outstanding, but your Chakra control is slightly weaker, making you more suited for the blowing-away power of Wind Release."
"Besides that, there's actually another method..."
"That is to integrate the power of Wind Release into Taijutsu."
Naruto scratched his head, not understanding.
"Wind Release Ninjutsu, integrated into Taijutsu?"
"Are there techniques of that type?!"
Asuma nodded: "Of course there are."
"For example..."
He gripped his Chakra Blade tightly in his right hand, infused Wind Release into it, and then unleashed his unique Taijutsu.
"Whirlwind Fist!"
Although it was called a fist technique, in essence, it used the Chakra Blade in his hand to cut and destroy everything!
Rumble—
Boom!!!
With a loud bang, Asuma's punch directly sliced through the large rock, piercing it open!
Naruto watched, both surprised and delighted: "So, so amazing!"
"This technique is the most suitable for me!"
Asuma said: "Actually, my technique isn't a complete form."
"When truly perfected, it should involve perfectly integrating Wind Release Chakra into one's body, forming a powerful ability comparable to the Lightning Release Ninja Body Technique of the Hidden Cloud Village, which is..."
"Wind Release Ninja Body Technique!!!"
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"Wind Release Ninja Body Technique?!"
Naruto listened, somewhat confused.
Asuma chuckled: "That's right, just like the Hidden Cloud Village's Lightning Release Chakra Mode..."
"You can also fully develop your own..."
"Wind Release Chakra Mode!"
Naruto mumbled: "Wind Release Chakra Mode..."
"What is that?"
Asuma Sarutobi shook his head.
"Actually, not only do I not know, but no one knows, because..."
"This is a Ninjutsu that doesn't exist."
"However, the so-called Lightning Release Chakra Mode involves spreading Lightning Release Chakra throughout the body, thereby activating all cells, allowing the user to gain extreme physical strength and speed amplification. Both the Third Raikage and the current Fourth Raikage have mastered this secret technique, wreaking havoc on the battlefield."
"Of course, while powerful, it also means consuming a massive amount of Chakra, so very few people can truly master this secret technique."
"Besides that, for example, Roshi, the Four-Tails Jinchuriki of Iwagakure, also possesses a similar ability, called Lava Release Chakra Mode..."
Naruto still listened, half-understanding, but he roughly grasped a few things.
"Hmm... so, you mean I can also wrap Wind Release Chakra around my entire body to increase my strength?"
Asuma Sarutobi nodded.
"That's right."
"If you can truly do it, with the characteristics of Wind Release, I speculate you could greatly increase your speed and strength, especially the two abilities I just mentioned: blowing away and piercing. By becoming one with the wind, your speed would be extremely fast, and your power extremely strong!"
"Of course, no one in the entire Ninja World has ever been able to do it."
"But I see that potential in you, because..."
"Your Chakra reserves are enormous; if you can further refine and perfect your Chakra control, you might truly be able to achieve something unprecedented and develop this legendary secret technique!"
Naruto listened, incredibly excited, his little heart thumping wildly.
"Can, can I really do it?!"
Asuma Sarutobi smiled: "I believe you can."
"However, that won't happen overnight."
"For now, you should start by practicing the most basic Wind Release Ninjutsu."
"Wind Release: Gale Palm, that's your Ninjutsu, right?"
"Although I haven't practiced it myself, guiding you should be enough."
"Starting tomorrow, come find me every day."
Naruto was overjoyed: "Yes! Thank you, Asuma-sensei!"
...With a heart full of joy and anticipation, Naruto returned to his home.
While he was happy that Asuma agreed to help him train, what made Naruto even happier was that Asuma-sensei believed he could develop a secret technique that no one had ever developed before!
This kind of recognition had always been what moved Naruto the most.
That night, after dinner, Naruto didn't waste a single moment.
To quickly master Wind Release Ninjutsu, and to one day make a shocking debut, he immediately left his room, went downstairs, and crossed the street.
Then... under the dim moonlight, he continued his tree-climbing training!
Although he could already climb to the highest point, Naruto knew that his control over Chakra was still far from perfect.
He could only try his best and continue to improve!
"Alright, this time, no charging up with speed and power. I'll rely solely on Chakra control, slowly climbing up step by step!"
This, of course, demanded ten times more precise Chakra control!
Naruto failed again and again, quickly getting bruised all over and enduring intense pain, but he still gritted his teeth and persevered... On the empty street, the dark night was silent.
Only Naruto's pattering tree-climbing sounds, the thudding sounds of him falling, and occasional cries of pain echoed in the darkness... This desperate hard training continued until midnight.
[Host has completed tonight's tree-climbing training, accumulating 2000 tree climbs. Chakra control proficiency has increased. Current proficiency: 66 points!]
Naruto panted heavily, desperately dragging his exhausted body upstairs.
However, his heart was filled with excitement.
He knew that his initial Chakra control was only 49 points!
In just one day, it had increased to 66 points, a total increase of 17 points!
Of course, this was also the result of using the Shadow Clone Technique and training desperately; he was truly putting his life on the line for this training... [Detected that it's the Host's bedtime. Please prepare to sleep immediately and ensure sufficient rest, otherwise you will receive the system's Lightning Release baptism.]
[Warning, countdown 5...]
Whoosh—
Before the countdown finished, Naruto had already collapsed onto the bed, falling asleep instantly.
As he became more familiar with the system, Naruto had almost developed a conditioned reflex.
As soon as it was bedtime, he could fall asleep in an instant.
Of course, Naruto wasn't idle in his dreams either.
Ninja sparring!
With Uchiha Sasuke, with Hyuga Neji, one match after another, Naruto never slacked off.