Konoha: Unable to learn ninjutsu, they had to develop their own.

"Isn't this your teacher's task?"

Chiba gave a half-smile. "Let's go get some ramen first. Or do you prefer chatting on an empty stomach?"

"Let's eat ramen!"

Choji cheered loudly.

His happiness has always been simple: having something to eat, especially something delicious, is enough to make him instantly forget all his troubles.

Chiba took them to a ramen shop.

After ordering the noodles, he thought for a moment and looked at Ino: "Your problem is that you rely too much on secret techniques. Apart from secret techniques, you can't play any other role."

"Yes."

Ino also realized her own shortcomings.

The Mind Transfer Technique itself carries some risks; if it fails, one is left standing by like a fool.

That feeling...

It's really not a good thing.

After speaking about Ino, Chiba looked at Choji and pondered for a few seconds.

“I have some dealings with the Akimichi clan. I have a self-created technique that can help me make deals with you. You can go back and ask Senior Dingza.”

"okay."

Choji nodded.

Chiba looked at Shikamaru one last time, and after thinking it over, he said, "Your question is very simple."

Please give me your guidance.

Shikamaru bowed deeply.

"Remember how you asked me for guidance today, then work hard and don't slack off. Even the smartest person needs to practice."

Chiba said solemnly.

Why did Shikaku and Asuma go to such lengths and pay such a high price to ask him to do this?

We just want Shikamaru to stand up for himself!

"I see."

Shikamaru thought about it for a while and figured it out.

Today is a play.

The entire stage was subtly constructed for him, its purpose being...

Perhaps he wanted to teach himself a lesson?

Ninjas are such a hassle!

Shikamaru sighed, but thinking about his battle with Chiba, he couldn't help but become serious again.

Intelligence is key to ninja battles.

He understood this beforehand.

Shikamaru has always felt that he can help his teammates achieve their goals with his abilities and strategies, but he has no ambition for his ninja career, so he can't muster any enthusiasm.

but.

Chiba was right about one thing—

At the very least, we can't hold others back, right?

Otherwise, if we always rely on Asuma, sooner or later Asuma will also reach a point where she can no longer carry him.

"Ramen is here!"

Yi Le brought over two bowls, then turned around to fetch two more.

Soon, only the sound of slurping noodles remained in the noodle shop.

Anyone would enjoy their food more if they were hungry all morning, let alone Choji.

Chiba was prepared for his fanny pack to be damaged.

After finishing the meal, he said goodbye to Shikamaru and the others.

They were just taking the exams for others, not actually teaching them. Giving them a lesson was already more than enough.

but.

Asma came to the door in the evening.

"Chiba, well done! They'll definitely remember this lesson, and it'll be much easier for me to manage them from now on."

Asma was very happy.

Today, Shikamaru and his friends learned a harsh lesson, and they are no longer as lazy and impetuous as before.

Especially Ino.

Even the Heart-Turning Technique failed to work, which greatly surprised Ino. She went back and practiced intensely with Inoichi.

These things were unimaginable before.

"It's nothing. You instruct me in swordsmanship, and I'll help you train your men. It's a fair trade."

Chiba was practicing his swordplay.

Even after Asma arrived, he did not stop.

Asma pulled out his Flying Swallow sword: "I'll practice with you for a while."

"it is good."

Chiba's eyes lit up.

He had some new ideas, and Asuma was indeed a good practice subject.

Then--

Asma was disgusted.

"What kind of swordsmanship is that?"

Asuma took several blows and almost cut his finger.

His previous impression of Chiba swordsmanship—

Fast, heavy, and explosive!

but now.

Chiba's swordsmanship has changed again!

His swordsmanship carries a spiraling chakra flow that deflects Asuma's fist blade, preventing him from fully utilizing his strength to defend.

Moreover, Chiba's chakra flow was extremely chaotic and unpredictable, and each of his sword clashes resulted in a perilous situation.

Chiba smiled and sheathed his sword: "How was it?"

"very disgusting."

Asma thought for a moment and described his feelings.

Chiba shook his head and said, "It can only be considered a preliminary success. If I can integrate all three characteristics into one strike one day, then it will be a true success."

"..."

Asuma held his breath, unsure how to express his frustration.

If he had mastered such swordsmanship, he would have shown it off to others long ago, but this guy is still not satisfied!

triple?

Why don't you just go to heaven!

What's most infuriating is that, given time, Chiba might actually be able to do it.

Asma remained silent for a long time.

"By the way, Ding was originally going to come by himself, but he had an emergency today and couldn't make it. He asked me to give you his thanks."

"Anything else?"

"Hmm, he asked me to ask him what you want this time?"

Asma nodded.

Chiba has dealings with all three clans—Ino-Shika-Cho—and they even have business collaborations, so she speaks quite directly.

"I am very interested in the Akimichi clan's secret medicine and calorie conversion."

"This……"

Asuma hesitated for a moment, pointed to the ground, sat down and said, "Your condition is not easy to obtain; it is a core secret of the Akimichi clan."

"So I originally wanted to talk to Mr. Choza in person."

Chiba gave an explanation.

There are actually very few people in Konoha who can utilize the principles of secret medicines; most of what they develop is actually for the benefit of the Akimichi clan.

He simply wanted to do research.

After listening, Asuma thought for a few seconds, and finally...

"Let me offer a suggestion: whether it succeeds or not depends on Ding Zuo himself."

"it is good."

Chiba nodded.

Asuma didn't say anything, but he'll definitely talk to Dingza himself later; it's just that one step has been skipped.

He doesn't really need the calorie mode; he just wants the Bodhi seed pattern.

After Asma left, he continued practicing his swordsmanship.

The spiraling force has begun to take shape, but it is still far from being fully successful.