[A / N: My native language is not English, and I'm using Gpt-chat for translations, so if something is wrong or repeated I'll fix it little by little.]
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Chapter 4
The morning light filtered through the paper curtains of Itsuki's small house, casting soft shadows over the futon where he sat cross-legged, meditating.
The storage scroll, given to him by Hiruzen the day before, lay open in front of him, revealing a list of jutsus inherited from his parents.
The mysterious scroll marked with purple lightning symbols remained sealed inside the other, untouched for now – its enigmatic aura still intrigued him, but he had decided to focus on more accessible techniques first.
Itsuki skimmed the list, his fingers tracing the names of the jutsus written in black ink. They were varied techniques, most of them B-Rank or lower, meant for a genin like him. A few caught his attention right away:
Shadow Clone Jutsu.
Fire Shunshin.
Lightning Shunshin.
Lightning Wire Jutsu, and an intriguing D-Rank Lightning Needles.
There were also basic chakra control techniques – tree climbing, water walking – and a stack of miscellaneous jutsus, as if his parents had collected anything they found useful over the years.
He picked up the scroll that detailed the Shadow Clone Jutsu and unrolled it carefully.
As a Naruto fan in his past life, Itsuki knew exactly what it was: an A-Rank technique, considered forbidden for ninja with low chakra reserves or weak mental fortitude due to its high cost and risk of mental strain. He smiled, remembering the first episode of the anime, when Naruto, with his near-limitless chakra, learned the technique in a single night to defeat Mizuki.
"Forbidden for those with little chakra, huh?" Itsuki murmured, feeling the chakra coursing through his body. He closed his eyes for a moment, focusing.
The chakra within him flowed easily, seemingly in generous supply – something he credited to both his Sarutobi blood and the clarity of mind his soul had carried into this world.
Besides, both his parents had been elite ninjas focused on ninjutsu, giving him a very privileged chakra potential from birth.
"Looks like I've got plenty of chakra... and my mind's fine, I guess."
He considered trying it right then, but decided to leave the Shadow Clone Jutsu for later – it was a powerful technique, but one he already knew well. And truthfully, he was more excited to test something new.
Plus, splitting his chakra too early might delay his training, especially if he failed the jutsu on his first try. That would just be a waste of chakra and time. So for now, he wanted something simpler, something he could test immediately without much risk.
His eyes returned to Lightning Needles, a D-Rank jutsu that looked perfect for a starting point.
The scroll described it as a close-range technique, where the user would shape lightning chakra into thin needles capable of piercing targets with precision. It was a versatile move, useful for both offense and distraction, and it didn't require complex hand seals – just precise chakra control.
"Lightning..." Itsuki whispered, recalling the unique affinity of his body.
He didn't know if "purple lightning" was the same as what Kakashi had shown in Boruto, but he was sure his mother had a similar affinity. Still, it didn't matter whether it was purple lightning or any other type. Just the idea of shaping crackling electricity in violet tones was thrilling.
He stood up, stored the other scrolls, and walked into the backyard – a small space bordered by a wooden fence. It was simple, with a training target pinned to a tree and several kunai marks on the ground, probably from his past training sessions. The morning air was fresh, and the silence helped him focus.
Itsuki opened the Lightning Needles scroll and read the instructions carefully. The technique required him to channel chakra to his fingertips, shaping it into thin needle-like forms while infusing the lightning nature. The trick was in the control: too much chakra, and the needles would become unstable and volatile; too little, and they wouldn't have the power to pierce.
"I think I got it. Let's go," he said, closing his eyes and taking a deep breath.
He raised his right hand, fingers spread, and began focusing chakra. The sensation was familiar, as if Itsuki's body had done this before, but his mind still had to adjust.
The chakra flowed into his fingertips, warming his skin, and he began to visualize the needles forming slowly, one by one.
A faint crackle filled the air, and Itsuki opened his eyes. Small arcs of violet electricity danced between his fingers – unstable, but vivid.
He frowned, adjusting the chakra flow, trying to steady the jutsu. Gradually, the lightning began to condense, forming five thin needles, each about ten centimeters long. They glowed with a deep purple hue, with faint silver sparks flickering at their edges.
"Almost there..." Itsuki murmured, feeling the mental strain of maintaining the needles' form. He pointed toward the target on the tree, five meters away, and released the technique with a sharp flick of his fingers.
Zzt!
The needles flew, slicing through the air with a high-pitched sound. Three struck the target, embedding into the wood with small electric pops, while the other two fizzled out before impact, bursting into violet sparks.
Itsuki exhaled and shook his hand to ease the light numbness.
"Not perfect, but... not bad for a first try," he said with a smile.
He walked up to the target and inspected the marks. The needles that hit had left small, charred holes with lightly burned edges.
It was a simple technique, but it had good potential – with practice, he could increase both its accuracy and power.
He returned to the scroll, reviewing the other listed jutsus.
The Fire Shunshin and Lightning Shunshin quickly caught his attention. Both were variations of the Body Flicker Technique, allowing the user to move at high speed while leaving behind flames or lightning sparks.
The Lightning Shunshin seemed especially suited to his affinity, but he figured he'd need more space to test it – the backyard was too small for a high-speed movement technique.
The Lightning Wire Jutsu also looked interesting. It was a C-Rank technique involving the creation of chakra threads infused with lightning, used to bind or electrocute opponents. Itsuki imagined that, with his purple lightning affinity, the wires could have an impressive appearance – and be quite useful in battle.
Finally, there were the chakra control techniques, which he had already mastered thanks to the memories of Itsuki's body. Tree climbing and water walking were basic skills for any genin, but he knew he'd need to further refine his control to master more complex jutsus, like Shunshin or others that required precision.
Itsuki rolled up the scroll, feeling a mix of excitement and determination.
He was just getting started, but he could already see the potential in the techniques he had inherited.
The Lightning Needles were a good starting point, and he planned to keep practicing until he could summon them perfectly. The Shadow Clone Jutsu would be his next major goal – if he could master it, he'd gain a significant advantage in combat and training.
As he stored the scrolls away, his thoughts drifted back to the mysterious scroll marked with purple lightning symbols.
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