Training Space.
"Summon the projection of the Fourth Raikage, Ay."
[Consuming 'low-grade projection card' and 'mid-grade Taijutsu random card'.]
[Summoning...]
[Projection generated successfully!]
In just a moment, a burly man with muscles all over his body appeared before him.
At this moment, Masahiko was dressed in typical Kumogakure attire.
"Lord Raikage."
"You are..."
The Fourth Raikage looked around, then understood, sitting down as he said, "What do you want to learn?"
"Please take a look."
Masahiko directly handed over the list.
Ay's projection looked like he was about to lose it, his facial muscles twitching visibly. Fortunately, this was just a simulated projection and he didn't take any other actions.
After reading it, he fell into deep thought.
A minute later, Ay said, "Reactions under high-speed conditions, in the final analysis, still need to be practiced. Once you've suffered enough losses, you'll remember."
Simple and unadorned guidance.
Masahiko complained internally, but remained respectful on the surface.
Ay continued, "As for the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, show me your current situation first."
"Yes!"
Masahiko stood up and used Lightning Release Chakra to stimulate his physical vitality. In just a moment, the Lightning Release Chakra stimulated the cells throughout his body.
After the cells were activated, his body squeezed out an even larger amount of Chakra.
This was the advantage of Lightning Release.
Both Chidori and Raikiri were based on this ability.
A look of surprise flashed in Ay's eyes:
"Your Lightning Release techniques are very proficient, and your Chakra is quite strong... I didn't expect Kumogakure to have a genius like you!"
Then, his expression turned solemn.
"However, you only know the surface, not the substance."
"What do you mean?"
Masahiko didn't bother answering the previous comment.
Ay said, "Your Lightning Release Chakra indeed stimulated your body's cells, but you haven't utilized this activation ability."
He paused slightly.
"After the cells are activated, you should further control your muscles, skin, and bones to make your body more resilient to damage..."
Damn, the Raikage really has the goods and is actually teaching!
Masahiko listened intently and quickly took shorthand notes with pen and paper.
Although the paper couldn't be taken out of the space, he could savor the information repeatedly after the projection disappeared.
The Raikage finished his general explanation, paused for a moment, and asked, "What don't you understand?"
"How do I control the muscles and skin? Are there any quick-fix techniques?"
Masahiko asked.
The Raikage shook his head, "How can there be shortcuts for these things? It all depends on practice. Once you practice the techniques into instinct, you'll naturally be able to handle any situation."
He paused for a second and continued, "In the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, everyone has their own emphasis that suits them. You also need to discover your own..."
"For example, I excel in speed, while my father leaned more toward defense."
He analyzed the details within.
Masahiko nodded repeatedly, "The Strongest Shield, I've heard of it, of course."
"That's roughly it. Come, try practicing, and I'll see where I can give you some guidance."
The Raikage spoke with grand spirit.
Masahiko stood up to demonstrate.
He hadn't researched Lightning Release Nintaijutsu much, having only crammed some practice over these past few days.
"Ay" observed from the side.
After a few minutes, he called out, "Alright."
"Your problem is still that you have too little muscle, and your control over your body's cells isn't up to par. Keep practicing; there's no quick way."
"Ay" shook his head, "As for Nintaijutsu..."
"Our Nintaijutsu is built upon the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, or rather, it's adding Lightning Release techniques on top of the foundation of Taijutsu."
As he spoke, he stood up to demonstrate.
He didn't use many Taijutsu movements, just a display and demonstration of some techniques.
Muscles and bones were like gears, linking and coordinating with each other. With one punch thrown, lightning light wrapped around his fist and arm.
Boom!
As the punch landed, the ground cracked and a deep crater collapsed inward.
"Ay" straightened up and began to explain the techniques of how to use Nintaijutsu, starting from the details.
Two hours later, the projection disappeared.
Masahiko manifested that illusory paper, cross-referenced and verified it, and after memorizing it completely, he began to study it carefully.
The key to the Chakra Mode... first is the amount of Chakra, and second is Chakra control.
In the Raikage's words, Chakra control involved another key factor—
Chakra points.
The human body has many Chakra points. It's difficult for ordinary people to use every point, but the Chakra points a Jonin can master are usually more than those of a Chunin or Genin.
Like the Hyuga Clan, after training, Chakra can burst out from every point in their body.
The so-called "Rotation" was derived from this.
Kumogakure didn't have the Byakugan, so their method was simple and crude—
Practice!
As long as you don't die from practicing, practice until you're dead.
In the harsh environment of the Land of Lightning, they had come all this way to where they are today.
"Those who start with Taijutsu don't seem to have many who prioritize theory."
Masahiko couldn't help but complain.
True enough.
If you prioritize theory, you've basically given up.
He entered the Training Space, first trying the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, then began researching whether he could integrate it into a Water Release Chakra Mode... The next day.
Masahiko went out to exercise as usual.
He still hadn't managed to develop a Water Release Chakra Mode, but it wasn't a total lack of progress.
On the outskirts of Konoha, at an already abandoned Training Ground.
Masahiko stared at the training post in front of him, refining Chakra and integrating it into his body and muscles.
He closed his eyes and sensed his body's rhythm.
The next second, he suddenly struck out with a hand sword—
Crack!
The training post split apart directly.
The prototype of this move was exactly the Raikyaku Suihei, and it was also one of the techniques "Ay" had taught yesterday.
Masahiko didn't use Lightning Release Chakra, but relying on the Chakra enhancement combined with the use of muscle and power, the destructive force of the hand sword was still significant.
If integrated with Lightning Release Chakra, the power would theoretically be even stronger.
[Raikyaku Suihei: Proficient]
The Lightning Release Chakra Mode raises this effect to the entire body; the difficulty is higher, and the power after mastering it is also stronger.
Masahiko repeatedly tried and practiced.
Just then.
"Are you researching Kumogakure's Nintaijutsu?"
Masahiko looked back, slightly surprised.
"Senior Kakashi?"
Kakashi was in full Ninja attire.
After his surprise, Masahiko nodded frankly, "I am researching Nintaijutsu. Kumogakure's Nintaijutsu is famous throughout the world, so it is naturally an important reference object."
"Any results?"
Kakashi was somewhat curious.
He had also researched Kumogakure's techniques, but the enhancement brought by pure Ninjutsu wasn't as powerful as his Raikiri.
Over time, he had given up on it.
Masahiko said, "My understanding of Kumogakure is not deep, so much of it is conjecture. I'm not sure if it's the same, but as of now..."
As he spoke, he suddenly threw a punch—
Boom!
The previously split post exploded directly, and the flying debris even had traces of water on it.
"Collapsing Flow? No, the power is smaller, but it's faster, and the side effects should also be smaller."
Kakashi analyzed it instinctively.
Then, he quickly said, "Sorry, I'm a bit used to it."
"It's nothing. Techniques are created to be used. If they are useful, they will be noticed sooner or later."
Masahiko withdrew his fist.
Just as Kakashi said, the punch he just threw integrated Water Release Chakra. Its power and effect were weaker than Collapsing Flow, but its speed, consumption, and side effects were all lower.
Under normal circumstances, combined with the Body Flicker Technique, the effect was actually better.
A look of admiration flashed in Kakashi's eyes, "Very impressive."
He stared at the post for a moment and said:
"Actually, I originally came to find you. I was a bit worried before, but now... I believe that as long as you master the nature transformation of Lightning Release, there won't be any problems with the mission."
"You know?"
Masahiko feigned surprise, while also appearing somewhat embarrassed.
Kakashi nodded and said calmly and frankly:
"I am a captain of the Anbu, and I am most proficient in Lightning Release. Danzo would inevitably discuss this matter with me; there's no way for me not to know."
"Then..."
"I will give you the cultivation method. With your ability, you should be able to master it quickly."
Kakashi said with some helplessness, "It wasn't originally this urgent, but I received word this morning that people from Kyoto are coming today."
To ensure the quality of the plot, I need to organize the subsequent plot today, so there are only four updates.