After the match, Naruto and the others resumed their training.
Meanwhile, Neji continued to learn Eternal Fist with Hinata.
After all, among everyone, only Hinata could most clearly understand the flow of Chakra pathways.
Sasuke walked over and asked Shinji for guidance, "Sensei, I'd like to ask about the development direction of Chidori."
His improvised Chidori Current had certainly contributed to his victory over Naruto this time. However, in terms of power, it had lost most of Chidori's original destructive capability, focusing more on increasing its range.
Shinji nodded. "Actually, the development of Chidori mainly focuses on Chakra control and shape transformation."
"The Chidori Current you just demonstrated actually shows that your shape transformation is already quite good."
"Also, as I mentioned last time, Chidori is an incomplete Ninjutsu."
As Shinji spoke, he raised his hand, and Chidori appeared on his right hand.
"Chidori's attack method actually relies on the damage caused by its Chakra nature."
Sasuke nodded, as he, having used Chidori, naturally knew this.
"However, the person who developed this jutsu has already clearly defined its evolutionary direction."
As Shinji spoke, the slightly white lightning on his right hand instantly turned blue, and the previously splashing electric arcs also converged.
Sasuke looked at the jutsu in Shinji's hand, which was completely different from Chidori, with a shocked expression.
"This is Chidori's evolution, Raikiri."
Shinji then walked towards a nearby boulder, sweeping his right hand directly across it.
Bang!
The boulder was effortlessly cut open by the Raikiri in Shinji's hand.
"Did you notice anything?" Shinji turned to Sasuke and asked, as Ninjutsu primarily depended on individual comprehension.
Sasuke thought for a moment before replying, "It has much stronger piercing and cutting power."
Chidori's attack method involved a long-distance thrust to inflict powerful physical damage on the opponent.
If Chidori was used only at close range, the damage inflicted on the opponent would be from Lightning Chakra, not physical damage. After all, regardless of distance, Chidori's attack method primarily revolved around one key point: a thrust.
Shinji nodded. "That's right, Raikiri at full power can cut lightning, which is also the origin of this jutsu's name."
[T/N: Raikiri = Lightning Cutter]
Cutting lightning?!
Hearing this, Sasuke couldn't help but feel a little dumbfounded.
This confrontation with nature was completely beyond human imagination.
No, it should be said, why did the person who derived this jutsu use it to cut lightning?
Slap—
Shinji reached out and interrupted Sasuke's wild thoughts.
Was Sasuke spending too much time with Naruto, making even him like this?
"The main purpose of Raikiri is like a handy and sharp blade. Once you see the light it emits, the enemy will most likely be split open the next moment."
"Although Raikiri no longer needs to rely on thrusting, and can generate terrifying piercing and cutting power simply by being used, it is more demanding than Chidori in terms of speed and reaction time."
This was also why Shinji didn't want to teach Sasuke Raikiri. After all, this was entirely Kakashi's unique combat style. Kakashi had previously been in Anbu, needing to perform assassination missions. Speed and ruthlessness were his objectives.
Considering Sasuke's current speed and reaction time, to put it bluntly, Kakashi might have already slashed Sasuke's neck and sheathed his sword, while Sasuke was still wondering what happened.
Sasuke then realized. No wonder Shinji kept emphasizing that the subsequent development of Chidori could only be done by himself.
Logically, since Raikiri was more powerful, there was no reason for Shinji to make Sasuke develop it himself by taking the long way around.
It was entirely because Raikiri was derived purely from a personal combat style.
Even Chidori was something Sasuke barely managed to master, and compared to Chidori, Raikiri required even higher burst speed. There was absolutely no need for Sasuke to learn it, as it would be more trouble than it was worth. It would be better to develop something more suitable for his own combat style.
Sasuke nodded. "I understand, sensei."
Shinji said, "Mhm, your Chidori Current is actually already very good. Although it lost power, it achieved offense and defense in one, and if you further refine your Chakra control later on, in terms of extended range and attack, it definitely counts as a good development direction."
Shinji did not completely dismiss Sasuke's development, as this was the path Sasuke would take in the future.
"Offense and defense in one, attack, range..."
Sasuke paused on the words Shinji had spoken, growing more excited the more he thought about it. He already had a direction.
He said, "Thank you, sensei, I think I have a direction."
Shinji chuckled and let Sasuke go about his work. This was the benefit of having a worry-free student. He only needed to give a few pointers, and the student would use them as a direction for improvement.
Naruto, after completing his training, returned home with Shinji, looking dejected.
Regarding Sasuke's direct confrontation, although Naruto cunningly declared himself the loser, he still felt a sense of urgency, as he seemed to be stagnating while his companions were all transforming.
Although Shinji knew, he still deliberately asked, "What's wrong, Naruto?"
Naruto asked gloomily, "Sensei, do you think I'm very stupid?"
Shinji said, stroking Naruto's head, "Stupid? Naruto, that's not something a young Academy student who has mastered Rasengan and whose Chakra control and Taijutsu are not weak should say."
To say Naruto was stupid?
Then many people would have to be brought out and beaten down, just considering what they had just said.
Who could do what Naruto had done? Even some Jonin might not be able to do these things.
"Hehe, even though it's praise, I won't get arrogant." Naruto said, looking embarrassed.
Shinji chuckled and shook his head, the little fox's tail was practically wagging.
Shinji said, "Actually, Naruto, your direction isn't to specifically break through the existing system."
"After all, what you excel at is straightforward, powerful Taijutsu or Ninjutsu."
"Ninjutsu that requires precise calculations, like Sasuke's, is not your development direction."
Sasuke's style was fundamentally unsuitable for Naruto.
Naruto was more suited to developing his existing core abilities. For example, Rasengan, Shadow Clone, Nine-Tails, Sage Mode, and even his own unique Uzumaki vitality. This was the direction Naruto should take.
(End of Chapter)
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