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

The samurai of the Sakuraba family no longer dared to underestimate the three children.

He sighed inwardly.

"Indeed."

Having high talent truly allows one to do whatever they want.

Kakashi nodded, "But that level of difficulty is already S-rank, and I'm afraid only you can do it."

Chiba took out a book and continued reading.

He was a little unsure what to say.

"Hmm, the chakra consumption is a bit high. If we could perfectly control the concentration and the change between solid and void chakra needles, it would be better. Also, thicker needles would be more suitable for combat."

Chiba shared his thoughts.

Kakashi adjusted his headband to cover his eyes, while softly praising him.

A "chakra blade" like Chiba's, which is solidified to the point of being almost tangible, is already extremely difficult to learn. Adding the absorption of chakra would probably push the learning difficulty to its limit.

There was no blood on him, only his clothes were a little dirty, otherwise nothing changed.

Before long, Chiba packed up and returned.

Kakashi pondered for a moment, and then...

Who else in the world, besides Chiba, can learn this?

"Actually, I'm also considering incorporating the effect of chakra absorption. If that's possible, I can absorb the opponent's elemental chakra to strengthen myself."

this time……

It seems I was overthinking things.

"A good technique, more suitable for combat than the Chakra Blade."

Who would have thought that the seemingly quiet and clueless boy would be the most terrifying of the three teenagers?

There aren't many samurai who dare to attack ninja teams. Some of these samurai are clearly trained by certain families, and their strength is far beyond that of ordinary wandering samurai. Even they wouldn't dare to say they can win for sure.

but.

Chiba moved freely among the blades of dozens of people, cutting in and out without getting a drop of blood on his body, while his enemies lay on the ground groaning in pain.

In their eyes, this method was no less than the art of ghosts and demons.

"Chiba, that technique..."

At lunchtime, when shifts were changing, Tian Tian looked hesitant. After a moment, she gritted her teeth and said, "Can I trade it for ninja tools or explosive tags? Or, you can name a price."

"No need, this technique is not suitable for you. If you want to learn it, you might as well try strengthening the chakra threads to the point that they can be cut."

Chiba said.

"Chakra threads, cutting?"

Tian Tian was slightly taken aback.

Does this work too?

wrong!

Chiba seems to have used it before. In the previous bell test, Kakashi's bell was cut off by Chiba using chakra threads, but I didn't think about it in detail at the time.

How is this done?

"It is a byproduct of my creation of chakra needles. It certainly has cutting ability, but the effect is not ideal."

As Chiba spoke, he released chakra threads, then gently waved them, and a tree branch not far away was cleanly cut off.

"Could its destructive power be any higher?"

That's rather difficult.

Chiba shook his head.

"In that case, hmm, I understand. If I attach it to the steel wire, will it increase both chakra consumption and power?"

I ponder every day.

A single chakra thread probably only has this much destructive power.

But if you attach chakra to the steel wire...

The effect will definitely be better.

"Hmm? That's an idea."

Chiba's eyes lit up, and he said, "You can also replace the kunai at the tip of the wire with a heavier weapon. This will increase the kinetic energy when you swing it, and the power of the wire will also be enhanced."

"Let me see!"

Inspiration flows like a spring every day, and I quickly flip through my notebook.

Then, she found a ninja tool on the fourth page—

The iron ball mechanism encases shurikens, kunai, and other weapons, while the exterior resembles an iron spiked ball.

This is a mechanical weapon she came up with.

Tenten excitedly patted Chiba on the shoulder: "As expected of you, Chiba-kun! You even came up with this idea. I'll start testing it when I get back!"

"It's nothing. If you could hit me a little softer, I would be truly grateful."

Chiba calmly continued reading.

He chuckled to himself and went off to figure out his new weapon.

Sakuraba Sataki stayed inside the carriage and didn't come out. Up to now, Chiba still didn't know what she looked like, but he didn't really want to see her; he was just a little curious.

Chiba wanted to take on this mission not so much because of Sakuraba Sataki, but because of Jiriku.

The abbot of the Fire Temple, the one worth thirty million ryo.

He was very interested in "talented individuals from the immortal race".

"Kakashi-sensei."

"Ok?"

"I've heard that there's a ninja monk at the Fire Temple who was one of the Twelve Guardian Ninjas back in the day. Do you know him?"

Chiba stepped forward and asked in a low voice.

Kakashi paused in his reading, then thought for a moment before replying, "Jiri? That sounds like that. Well, we're not exactly close, just that we've heard of each other."

"pity."

Chiba sighed.

He suspected that the talent of the Immortal Clan might be similar to that of the Three Great Holy Lands, belonging to a special ninjutsu involving the use of natural energy, so he really wanted to get his hands on it.

but.

If you have no connection whatsoever, it will be very difficult to obtain it.

"You want to learn their ninjutsu?"

Kakashi tilted his head and looked at Chiba with one eye.

“I’ve heard that they have extremely special ‘Sage Clan’ chakra, which makes their ninjutsu, barrier techniques, and sealing techniques unique. If I could learn them, I might be able to create a new category.”

Chiba said.

Kakashi pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Difficult. I've also heard of the Immortal Clan's talents. This is their method of protecting the temple. Even ninja monks can't all come into contact with them, let alone outsiders like us."

"It's alright, let's get to know each other first. I remember Asuma-senpai was also one of the Twelve Guardian Ninjas. We'll see if we can find a way to help him indirectly."

Chiba said it quite naturally.

Kakashi chuckled and said, "Asuma did serve as a Guardian Ninja for a period of time, but it would be difficult for you to learn the Sage's skills from him. Ultimately, you'll have to find a way at the Fire Temple."

"Kakashi-sensei, your thoughts are dangerous. I meant to ask Asuma-senpai to help introduce me to Jiraiya-senpai so that I can exchange the techniques I've developed."

What have you misunderstood?

Chapter 33: I've read books for half a month and have a basic understanding.

"We've arrived at the Temple of Fire."

Kakashi said something casually, changing the subject, without insisting on proving himself superior to Chiba.

That's too naive.

If he were that kind of person, after being entangled with Matt Kay for so many years, he would have long since succumbed to assimilation.

Chiba looked up.

In the distance, two enormous stone statues stand as one with the temple gate, creating a magnificent and imposing sight.

"This is the Fire Temple? It's amazing!"

I stare wide-eyed every day.

The main gate alone made her feel an overwhelming sense of power, and she unconsciously became solemn.

Chiba replied.

The Iron Wall of Seal.

It is essentially a sealing technique. To destroy it, you don't necessarily need to destroy the statue like Kakuzu did. You only need to destroy a few key techniques.

It must be him.

"What are you looking at?"

Moonlight and Sasa, clutching their sword, stared blankly at the main gate.

Chiba looked at the face and could vaguely make out the features from the anime. Then he saw some of Sakuraba Sataki's features clearly.

"Don't worry, Master. I have no intention of touching it; I'm just observing from the side."

The two of them acted like country bumpkins visiting the Grand View Garden, while he secretly observed the stone statues and the gate.