Chapter 40 Tsunade's Changes (Seeking monthly ticket)
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Clang!
Metal clashed, and sparks flew.
Two figures crossed paths, then quickly turned and returned, rapidly swinging their blades, producing a continuous clang of collisions.
Xuan Yi and Kakashi wielded their short blades, attacking each other with full force.
Fast, accurate, and ruthless!
Both were from the same school, and at this moment, it was a test of their reaction speed and combat talent.
However, Kakashi grew increasingly alarmed as they fought.
He… seemed to be at a disadvantage.
How could this guy improve so quickly?
Kakashi gritted his teeth, his blade speed becoming more urgent, and his attack angles more cunning.
Xuan Yi calmly responded.
In terms of talent, he was not as good as Kakashi in Swordsmanship.
But in terms of experience, he had the upper hand over Kakashi, so he suppressed Kakashi in the contest.
After dozens of rounds, the two figures, who had been locked in battle, suddenly separated.
Xuan Yi sheathed his blade, but his right hand remained on the hilt: "Kakashi, watch out!"
Kakashi's gaze sharpened; he knew that the Blade Drawing was what Xuan Yi practiced the most, and it was a very dangerous move.
"Bring it on!"
Kakashi said in a deep voice, and wisps of electricity began to emanate from his body.
Xuan Yi looked surprised, then smiled: "Lightning Release, used to increase speed?"
Kakashi said: "I still can't use Lightning Release on my blade."
"In that case, I'll have to go all out too."
Xuan Yi formed hand seals, using the Speed Boost.
The next moment, the two dashed towards each other, their speed so great that they left afterimages.
"His speed has increased…"
Kakashi was startled, knowing it must be related to the hand seals Xuan Yi had just performed, and his vigilance greatly increased.
In a flash, the two collided.
With a clang, their figures crossed paths.
Kakashi stopped after dashing for a distance, looking at the broken blade in his hand.
On the other side, Xuan Yi also felt a bit helpless looking at the short blade in his hand, which now had a chip in it.
He needed to change blades.
Moreover, he needed to get a katana and a wakizashi.
The Blade Drawing was more suitable with a katana.
"You win!"
Kakashi turned around.
Xuan Yi sheathed his blade and smiled: "We were sparring. If it were a life-or-death battle, it might be different."
That last strike had twenty-six years of power behind it!
Kakashi shook his head: "If it were a life-or-death battle, I would have died from that last strike."
"Your reaction is faster than mine."
His Lightning Release was only initially used to increase speed and couldn't be deepened, making it difficult to improve his neural reaction speed.
However, Xuan Yi's Speed Boost could provide an all-around improvement.
Of course, in terms of strength, Xuan Yi also had the upper hand, which allowed him to cut Kakashi's short blade with one strike.
However, Kakashi's short blade was not the one Sakumo Hatake used.
…
After sheathing their blades, the two sat down to exchange insights.
Finally, Kakashi asked: "Xuan Yi, is that seal the secret to your increased speed?"
Xuan Yi nodded: "I call it the Speed Boost."
"How about it? It's not bad, not inferior to the improvements brought by Lightning Release nature transformation. If you want to learn, I can teach you!"
Kakashi shook his head: "I've researched it, but I haven't gained anything. Let's forget it; Lightning Release isn't bad either."
Xuan Yi nodded.
Everyone's talent is different, and doing what one is good at is the most correct choice.
Unless he had a cheat, he wouldn't spend too much time researching Wind Release nature transformation.
A day of training quickly passed.
In the evening, Xuan Yi dragged Shizune to Konoha Hospital again, and Tsunade followed.
However, he felt that Tsunade seemed a bit different today.
She didn't drink.
She wasn't lazy or lifeless anymore either.
It seems those words yesterday had some effect?
After thinking about it, Xuan Yi didn't dwell on it and seriously continued his research, making various attempts.
"The rejection of cell transplantation might be solvable through medication."
While Xuan Yi was busy, Tsunade's voice came from behind him.
Xuan Yi turned his head and smiled: "That is indeed a solution."
"However, I don't have the conditions or the knowledge base to do that."
Tsunade was noncommittal: "Your talent is very high. You can try developing your own Bloodline Limit; you don't necessarily have to rely on cell transplantation."
"You should know that the more powerful the strength, the harder it is to control, and it's very dangerous."
Tsunade knew very well about the heavy losses Konoha suffered during the hashirama cells transplantation experiments.
Especially the Senju Clan…
If not for that experiment, perhaps Whirlpool Country would not have been annihilated.
Facing Tsunade's suggestion, Xuan Yi readily agreed: "I do have the idea of developing my own."
"However, cell transplantation is not just for acquiring Bloodline Limit; it can also be used to treat diseases."
"For example, hematopoietic problems and immune problems can all be restored through bone marrow transplantation to restore hematopoietic and immune functions."
"Besides blood relative matching, there is also a certain chance of successful matching with non-blood relatives, which requires a vast database."
Tsunade listened thoughtfully: "This is indeed a massive project, but if one wants to achieve it, it's not impossible."
Xuan Yi's eyes lit up.
The discussion continued.
And as they delved deeper, Tsunade unconsciously joined in.
Compared to Konoha's top Mystical Palm Technique, Xuan Yi was not much different from an elementary school student.
He began to obsessively absorb rich and delicious nourishment from Tsunade.
Of course, don't misunderstand, not those two spheres.
Unconsciously, it was already eleven o'clock.
Xuan Yi had no choice but to end it and reluctantly return home.
The next day.
Xuan Yi arrived at Kakashi's house and found that Kakashi had already left for a mission.
"Xuan Yi, these are the Ninjutsu you wanted."
Sakumo Hatake took out a scroll.
"Thank you, teacher!"
Xuan Yi smiled as he took it.
Sakumo Hatake said: "Besides the Village's reward, there are also some from that Ice Release Ninja, but they are not complete."
Xuan Yi opened the scroll and quickly scanned it with his gaze.
Water Severing Wave, this was an A-rank Ninjutsu, clearly the reward for capturing the Ice Release Ninja.
Then there were Water Release - Thousand Water Needles, Water Release Mist Concealing Technique, Ice Release - Demonic Mirror Ice Crystals, Ice Release - Ice Armor, Ice Release - Ice Senbon.
There were many Ninjutsu, but none of them were complete.
"It was an unexpected bonus anyway, and it's good for research."
Xuan Yi didn't care, then put away the scroll: "Teacher, I want to learn a Wind Release Ninjutsu."
Sakumo Hatake said: "To deal with Ninjutsu like the Mist Concealing Technique?"
"No problem, I'll teach you Great Breakthrough, this C-rank Ninjutsu, first."
"You have already initially mastered Wind Release nature transformation, so it shouldn't be difficult to master."
C-rank Ninjutsu represents Chunin level difficulty.
Being able to master Wind Release nature transformation, even if it can only shred leaves, is enough to master it.
And the Wind Release Great Breakthrough Ninjutsu is not about the cutting destructive power of the wind, but about blowing people away, so the requirements for nature transformation are not very high.
After getting the Ninjutsu, Xuan Yi went out to train.
Now there was still a long time until the next time he overdrawn his future, so naturally, he couldn't wait to use the future for training.
He needed to master Water Severing Wave as soon as possible.