Chapter 15: First Team Training, Developing Chidori and Fusion Ninjutsu
The next day, early morning. As soon as dawn broke, Training Ground Seven had already welcomed its first guests. When Uchiha Akira's figure appeared punctually at the training ground, the three immediately straightened their bodies.
"Captain!"
"Hmm." Akira nodded, his gaze sweeping over the three. "It seems you all have a good sense of time, very good."
Without much unnecessary talk, he went straight to the main topic. "Today's training is divided into two parts. In the morning, we will conduct basic physical fitness and Chakra control training. In the afternoon, we will conduct individual specialized ability enhancement and squad coordination drills."
"Before the training begins, I first need to understand each of your Chakra natures." Akira looked at the three.
Uchiha Rin was the first to speak. "Reporting, Captain, I have Fire Release Chakra and no other natures."
Uchiha Tetsu pushed up his glasses. "Reporting, Captain, I have Fire Release and Yin Release Chakra." This was consistent with his specialization in Genjutsu.
Uchiha Kai scratched his head, saying somewhat sheepishly, "Reporting, Captain, I... I only have Fire Release, and it's not very strong."
As expected of the Uchiha, Fire Release was standard.
"Very good," Akira said. "For the morning training, everyone, with a twenty-kilogram load, run fifty laps around the training ground! If you don't finish, no lunch!"
"Ah?!" Uchiha Kai let out a wail. Twenty kilograms of weight, fifty laps! This training volume was several times more than their usual training in the Guard. Uchiha Rin and Uchiha Tetsu's expressions also changed slightly.
Akira coldly glanced at Uchiha Kai. "Is there a problem?"
"No... no!" Uchiha Kai shuddered, quickly shaking his head, and obediently put on the weighted vest.
"Start!"
At Akira's command, the three took heavy steps and began their hellish march. Akira was not idle. While supervising the three's training, he was also conducting his own cultivation. His main energy was focused on the development of Lightning Release Ninjutsu and the nature fusion of Fire Release and Lightning Release Chakra.
"Chidori..." Akira extended his right hand, palm facing upwards.
Zzzzt—!
A dazzling blue electric light rapidly condensed and compressed in his palm, emitting a piercing screech. The violent Lightning Release Chakra, under his control, continuously changed its form, attempting to achieve an extreme penetrative power. However, this kind of highly shapeshifting Ninjutsu required extremely precise Chakra control.
Pfft!
With a soft sound, the lightning in Akira's palm suddenly dispersed, turning into scattered electric arcs that vanished into the air.
"Still a bit lacking." Akira frowned slightly. Although the system directly granted him Lightning Release Chakra nature mastery and a vast amount of knowledge on Lightning Release Ninjutsu, an A-rank Ninjutsu like Chidori was not achieved overnight. It required the user to have powerful Chakra control and the ability to withstand the physical burden caused by high-speed thrusts.
"It seems that in addition to the fusion of Chakra natures, the strengthening of physical fitness cannot be neglected either." Akira took a deep breath and tried to condense Lightning Release Chakra again.
Time passed minute by minute. When the midday sun became scorching, the three barely completed their fifty-lap running task.
"Ten minutes rest, then Chakra control training."
The three wanted to cry but had no tears. They could only drag their exhausted bodies, supporting each other, to rest in the shade of a tree.
"Captain... is too ruthless..." Uchiha Kai complained weakly.
"Shut up." Rin glared at him, her voice hoarse. "The Captain must have his reasons for doing this. Do you want to be an ordinary Genin for the rest of your life?"
Uchiha Kai shrunk his neck, not daring to say more.
Afternoon. Individual specialized ability enhancement training began. Akira formulated a rigorous training plan tailored to the characteristics of the three. While guiding his team members, he also did not relax in developing his own abilities.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
"Lightning Release: Lightning Ball!"
Akira formed hand signs with both hands simultaneously, forcefully compressing and fusing two different elemental Chakras.
Boom!
A ball of energy, mixed with crimson flames and dazzling blue electric arcs, burst forth from his hands, violently striking the training dummy in the distance.
Crack!
The dummy, made of special material, was instantly blown into pieces, with charred burn marks and fine electric arcs remaining at the broken edges.
"Good power!" A hint of joy flashed in Akira's eyes. The power of this fused Ninjutsu was already close to the upper limit of B-rank Ninjutsu.
"Let's call it... Lightning Flame Bullet." Akira casually named this newly developed Ninjutsu. Although still crude and with stability needing improvement, this was undoubtedly a good start.
Rin, Tetsu, and Kai watched from the side, dumbfounded. The Captain... developed another powerful Ninjutsu? They felt that the gap between themselves and the Captain had not only not narrowed but had grown wider and wider. With Captain Akira being so powerful, they, as team members, absolutely could not hold him back.
High-intensity training continued for the entire day. When night fell, Rin, Tetsu, and Kai practically crawled out of the training ground. Akira looked at their disheveled backs, a slight smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
"Very good."
Everything was developing in the direction he had envisioned.