Chapter 36 He's only six years old!
Itachi performed a set of taijutsu he was most proficient in, which was clearly Uchiha fluid jutsu.
Of course, Konoha fluid jutsu also had some elements of Uchiha fluid jutsu.
The Uchiha Fluid Technique is a taijutsu designed to reflect the characteristics of their clan; more precisely, it is a preparation for awakening the Sharingan in the future.
Therefore, there are many confusing movements, which, when combined with the Sharingan, can create an extremely powerful illusionary effect.
The Sharingan is not only a genjutsu eye, but also a ninjutsu eye.
It can quickly perceive ninjutsu, thus enabling the user to learn and replicate it.
Of course, it's not just ninjutsu eyes; it can also replicate other people's taijutsu techniques.
This is undoubtedly a highly functional pupil eye.
It is precisely because of this extremely strong functionality that all the development of the Uchiha clan revolves around the Sharingan.
In the pursuit of taijutsu, as long as it can achieve a good effect in conjunction with the Sharingan, that is sufficient.
Maximize the auxiliary role of physical techniques.
After all, having the Sharingan opens up more prospects for development in ninjutsu.
However, what he's most passionate about in terms of physical effectiveness is the Uchiha-style kunai technique, which complements the Uchiha-style fluid techniques.
That was the most important self-defense technique for the Uchiha clan before they awakened their Sharingan.
The Uchiha clan's research in this area was indeed unparalleled, and this choice was certainly correct, since it's better to specialize in one thing than to be broad and eclectic.
Before awakening the Sharingan, those who specialize in the Uchiha's unparalleled kunai techniques already possess sufficient ability to kill enemies and protect themselves.
After awakening the Sharingan, their abilities naturally become broader.
The Third Hokage did not intend to criticize the Uchiha clan for, to some extent, still underestimating the value of taijutsu.
After all, this path chosen by the Uchiha clan is suitable for the vast majority of Uchiha who are not particularly outstanding, and it won't affect the future prospects of the outstanding Uchiha.
However, in their eyes, the outstanding Uchiha are those who can awaken their Sharingan.
However, in the Third Hokage's view, Itachi's excellence was by no means limited to awakening his Sharingan.
Finally, Itachi finished performing a set of taijutsu techniques that he was good at.
The Third Hokage asked Itachi to come a little closer.
Itachi approached and the Third Hokage placed a finger on his forehead.
Despite the seemingly ordinary flick of his finger, Itachi sensed a surging aura.
What did you see?
"crane."
Itachi gave a somewhat dry reply.
The Third Hokage nodded, looking at Itachi and saying, "It seems you have naturally strong spiritual energy."
This also aligns with the characteristics of a genius from the Uchiha clan.
"What was that just now?"
Itachi asked, sounding very concerned.
He couldn't help but notice it; he hadn't sensed the fluctuations in chakra earlier.
It was so close, it was already touching his forehead, he should have felt it.
But why does that illusion of a magnificent crane spreading its wings and soaring into the sky occur?
"This is the essence of boxing."
"The intent of the fist?"
"It is an inner self-pursuit for martial arts practitioners, manifested in martial arts techniques.
Only with the intent of the fist can one truly condense one's essence, energy, and spirit into a single rope...
In terms you can understand, it means being able to truly integrate your thoughts, spiritual energy, and life force."
"Then what is fist intent?" Itachi asked, getting to the point.
The Third Hokage silently looked at Itachi and said, "You can regard him as your ninja way."
"The Way of Ninja..."
Itachi lowered his head and read aloud.
Is it only by possessing the ninja way that one can truly unify thought, spiritual energy, and life energy?
So what is my ninja way?
Itachi closed his eyes and suddenly smelled the stench of gunpowder mixed with blood.
Before his eyes appeared piles of corpses. Sweat gradually beaded on his forehead.
He remembered that he had killed the person he had saved with a single blow.
Because the other party wanted to kill him.
"Itachi".
The call from the third generation brought him back to his senses.
He raised his hand to wipe his sweat, looking at the three generations of elderly people who were quietly watching him.
"It's nothing, I just..."
The third generation was holding a pipe that he had taken out from somewhere, which was already lit.
He took a puff and exhaled.
"It seems your state of mind is not very stable."
"…Feel sorry."
Thinking he had disappointed the Third Hokage, Itachi lowered his head in shame.
The third generation shook their heads.
"Take good care of your health and exercise."
"Exercise your body?
You mean, rigorously practice physical skills?"
"That's right." The Third Generation nodded.
He raised his hand and gently stroked Itachi's head, saying, "Your spiritual energy is far stronger than your physical energy.
This strength is not always a good thing. Your spirit will be more sensitive.
If your body is strong enough, it can better support your spiritual energy and allow your spirit to stabilize."
"...Thank you for your guidance."
Itachi bowed very solemnly.
He sensed the goodwill shown to him from the words of the three generations of officials.
Moreover, he was indeed troubled by a lack of mental stability.
Those nightmarish memories always resurface in my mind whenever I feel something.
For example, seeing a withered blade of grass, seeing the sun set, seeing a bird about to die...
The words of the third generation elder undoubtedly guided him out of his confusion.
It turns out it was because my mental energy was too strong.
Then let's follow the advice of the third generation and exercise properly.
Seeing Itachi's renewed enthusiasm, the Third Hokage took another drag of his cigarette.
What he just said wasn't entirely untrue.
But it also gives Itachi an excuse to convince himself, so that he has the motivation to get out of his inner predicament.
After all, a martial artist must unleash their inner strength.
In this respect, Itachi is not yet qualified and needs to hone his foundation.
"Do you know how to do a horse stance?"
the Third Hokage suddenly asked.
"Horse stance?"
Itachi had some questions, but not about the term "horse stance".
Itachi quickly assumed a horse stance.
"..."
This world is complex
. In some physical techniques, the third generation saw some familiar moves that were clearly derived from Chinese martial arts routines.
Therefore, it is not surprising that there is a horse stance.
But on second thought, the Third Generation also felt it was quite normal, since he remembered that the world he came to seemed to be a Japanese anime.
He remembered that he had watched Dragon Ball.
It's probably another Japanese manga creator who incorporated Chinese elements.
For example, isn't the meridian system through which chakra flows exactly like this?
Therefore, it's quite normal for horse stance to exist in this world.
certainly.
The horse stance here is quite Japanese in style.
To improve my core strength.
Although this understanding is not entirely wrong.
However, it ultimately falls short compared to the exploration of internal martial arts in traditional Chinese martial arts.
Watching Itachi focus on practicing his horse stance, the Third Hokage took another drag of his cigarette and began tapping and patting Itachi's body, giving him pointers as he did so.
"The movement here is wrong. Slow down a bit here, like this slight undulation.
Do you feel a tingling sensation here? Continue to feel it carefully, carefully feel where this tingling sensation is rising from, and then, around that rising point, you should do this..."
Not long after.
The third generation relinquished their guidance.
He took another drag of his cigarette.
It's perfect.
After only one instruction, Itachi had basically mastered the knack, which reminded him of his own clumsy performance when he first sought guidance from his master in practicing horse stance.
Although Itachi may not be qualified enough in the eyes of martial artists, his talent is truly undeniable!
There's nothing to criticize even in one's heart.
After all, he's only six years old!
I'm planning to change the title; it should be "Transmigrating Through the Third Hokage: Orochimaru, You Become Hokage!"
Synopsis: A martial arts master who failed to achieve the Golden Elixir transmigrates into the body of the Third Hokage, but all he wants to do is focus on practicing martial arts.
With the Nine-Tails' attack just over, Konoha Village was in a mess, and he was even more eager to retire, passing the position of village chief to a more capable person.
There was a disciple named Orochimaru?
You're the one!
He immediately summoned Orochimaru.
"Orochimaru, you will become the Fifth Hokage."
Orochimaru, who was preparing to run away: "?"
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