"Then, let's start learning first. I'll try the idea in my mind on the first of next month."
Xia Mu first looked through the Shadow Clone Technique, then began to form hand signs. The next second, he heard a 'bang', and a Shadow Clone identical to him appeared beside him.
Indeed, his talent was really good. He learned it in one go.
Looking at his Shadow Clone, it was indeed identical to him, which might be double the fun for a girlfriend.
He just didn't know if Naruto and Hinata used the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique after they got married, and how many Shadow Clones they would use each time. You know, Hinata was famous for her good appetite.
Ahem, getting off topic, getting off topic.
Xia Mu continued to practice. An hour later, he had not only fully mastered the Shadow Clone Technique but also became proficient in one-handed hand signs.
This was the trouble with being able to form one-handed hand signs. Every time he learned a Ninjutsu from now on, he had to consider the possibility of one-handed hand signs, and he had to be proficient, after all, he didn't know when he would need it in the future.
Then, Xia Mu determined the first research project for the first of next month:
The possibility of changing the Shadow Clone Technique into the Four Illusionary Appendage Technique!
The Four Illusionary Appendage Technique was a technique used by Tien Shinhan in Dragon Ball. Two hands would grow out of his back, giving him the advantage of having four hands.
They say two fists are no match for four hands. With four hands, you would have an advantage in Taijutsu. Since the Shadow Clone Technique can create a physical clone, why can't it create a pair of hand clones on the body?
The Shadow Clone Technique actually had obvious drawbacks, which was that it was very fragile and would explode when damaged, so it basically only served as a distraction.
Don't look at Naruto's Multiple Shadow Clones being amazing, with so many clones, but they could only bully trash like Mizuki. When facing experts, they were basically useless.
But if it were hand clones, it would be different.
Because the hand clones appeared behind the main body, if the opponent wanted to destroy the hand clones, they would have to see if the main body's fists and feet allowed it.
Having an extra pair of hands behind you could be used for surprise attacks in close-quarters Taijutsu, or for secretly forming hand signs behind your back, or even for squirting water at the opponent's face. In short, the advantages were not small. Besides, if you could create a pair of hands, you could naturally create multiple pairs of hands, multiple pairs of legs, and even multiple heads. This was the result of modifying the Shadow Clone Technique.
Naming: Four Illusionary Appendage Technique!
However, he had to wait until the first of next month to try it. Xia Mu, being timid, dared not mess around when not in the special laboratory state.
Xia Mu put away the scroll of the Shadow Clone Technique, then opened the Water Release: Water Torrent Technique to look at it. After remembering it, he created two Shadow Clones and had the Shadow Clones learn it together.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Xia Mu and the Shadow Clones formed hand signs together: "Water Release: Water Torrent Technique!"
Puff! The main body and the two clones simultaneously spat out a huge water column, violently impacting the forest ahead, directly breaking several large trees in half and even leveling a small patch of forest.
"This, this..."
Xia Mu was startled, but he immediately understood.
It was because his Chakra volume was too large, plus the two clones using it together, the impact force was naturally very strong. If there was a group of Genin in front, they would probably be wiped out in one move.
This was the advantage of having more Chakra than others.
A mere C-rank Ninjutsu could produce the effect of a powerful technique. He used it many times and still had energy left. He wondered if the enemy was afraid.
And this technique was best for dealing with Gaara of the Sand. Gaara's sand was useless in water. Even his Mother's Shield would probably not work.
At that time, Xia Mu could shout: Gaara! I'll Gaara you!
Of course, this was a joke. Gaara was not that easy to kill. After all, he was the One-Tail Jinchuriki, and after Naruto's Talk no Jutsu activated, Gaara would also be an ally.
Besides, Gaara's older sister, Temari, would be Shikamaru's wife in the future. If he really killed Gaara, wouldn't this pairing be ruined?
Again, getting off topic.
Xia Mu collected his thoughts and continued to practice the Water Torrent Technique.
He had to be proficient not only in two-handed hand signs but also in one-handed hand signs. The most important thing was to observe the process of Chakra transforming into water.
The reason Xia Mu asked Shino for the Water Release Ninjutsu was to observe the Nature Transformation of Chakra. The Water Release was activated by forming hand signs to channel Chakra. When it reached the throat, it was the process of Chakra Nature Transformation, turning into water and being spat out.
As long as he could understand this process, then the Nature Transformation of Water Release Chakra would be simple.
Before, he was blindly trying to comprehend, like water without a source, and like an arrogant student who had never studied mathematics but wanted to solve advanced math problems. Now that he had learned Water Release Ninjutsu, even if it was only one technique, he had a reference.
The second research project for the first of next month was also set: Water Release Nature Transformation of Chakra.
The third project also followed: Water Release Chakra fusion with Rasengan.
Following that, there were others, such as trying Earth Release Nature Transformation and Lightning Release Nature Transformation based on the experience of Water Release transformation, and then fusing these two Nature Transformations with other Chakra Mode Transformations.
In short, he was going to be busy!
Early the next morning, Xia Mu had slept enough and quickly got up for morning exercise.
It was still delivering milk, but this time the set distance was farther, the environment along the way was also harsher, and it was under three times gravity, which was very challenging for Xia Mu.
By the time the milk was delivered, he was exhausted.
But he had to take a shower, eat breakfast, and then rush to school.
As soon as he arrived in the classroom, he felt something was off. The girls were all looking at him with gossip in their eyes, which made Xia Mu feel uncomfortable. Strangely, the boys also seemed puzzled, apparently not knowing what was going on with the girls.
Fortunately, Shino quietly provided the answer: "Yesterday, you and Tenten were seen by Ino holding hands while shopping."
So that's it!
Xia Mu immediately relaxed.
He thought it was something serious. It was just being seen by a classmate while shopping with his future girlfriend. What a big deal.
Then, Xia Mu ignored the girls' stares, drew a design of the Four Illusionary Appendage Technique on paper, and handed it to Shino, explaining his idea of modifying the Shadow Clone Technique.
When he asked Shino for the Shadow Clone Technique before, this guy gave it to him without a second thought, not even asking why.
This friend is truly reliable!
However, Xia Mu had an obligation to explain, and the Four Illusionary Appendage Technique was also a good technique for Shino, who was not good at Taijutsu.
As expected, after seeing this idea, Shino's glasses reflected light: "Xia Mu, your mind is really unique. You can even think of this. This Four Illusionary Appendage Technique is indeed good and can greatly compensate for my shortcomings in Taijutsu."
Xia Mu chuckled: "The results will be seen by the second of next month at the latest. Please look forward to it."
The second of next month?
Shino suddenly realized, probably thinking that Xia Mu had the habit of researching Ninjutsu all night on the first of every month, and perhaps his understanding was highest on the night of the first of every month.
And the problem Xia Mu faced was insufficient knowledge foundation.
As the saying goes, a clever housewife cannot cook without rice. People cannot create something out of nothing, otherwise Xia Mu wouldn't have asked him to borrow Ninjutsu.