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Chapter 58 Jiraiya, A New Idea! (First update, please subscribe and vote)

Boom!

The tree trunk fell, and Hoshino Hideichi gasped for breath, looking at the cut, only to see traces of carbonization.

"The cutting is indeed easier... but it comes with the risk of high-temperature burns."

"The direction is correct, but further improvements and refinements are needed."

After swallowing a soldier's ration pill, Hoshino Hideichi continued to summarize.

He needs more efficient chakra nature transformation, faster chakra circulation, and stronger chakra control.

Once you've regained your strength, continue.

Try again and again, improve repeatedly.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the three-day holiday is over, and the work continues.

Even during missions, Hoshino Shuichi did not abandon the development of his swordsmanship techniques.

During a break from a patrol mission on the northern border, Kurama Yamayo saw Hoshinoichi engrossed in developing a new technique. He scratched the back of his head. He had just had the idea of ​​developing illusion techniques himself, but found his mind blank.

"I really am no genius!"

Anma San's Yang sighed in despair.

Minato Namikaze smiled and comforted him, "There's no need to compare yourself to Shuichi. The reason Shuichi developed his own unique sword technique is because he has the advantage of Fire Release."

"Sanyang, focus on illusion magic. Your current illusion magic is sufficient for your training."

Kurama Sanyou was convinced by a single sentence, and his dejected feeling vanished instantly. He then asked, "Shuichi, how do you combine Fire Release with swordsmanship, or your knife skills?"

In the ninja world, swordsmanship traditionally encompasses the use of swords and blades, but Hoshino Shuichi habitually uses the term "swordsmanship" to describe it.

Hoshino Hideichi raised his eyes and smiled, "The combination of Fire Release and swordsmanship is more like a combination of chakra, ninjutsu, and swordsmanship."

"Chakra can be used in two ways: nature transformation and form transformation."

"For example, Minato's Rasengan is simply an application of chakra shape transformation."

"Now I focus on changes in properties, with changes in form as a secondary consideration. Changes in properties refer to changes in the properties of fire, which are specifically manifested in high temperatures."

"The transformation involves the way chakra is circulated, allowing me to better stack fire chakra and increase the temperature to give the sword stronger cutting power."

Minato Namikaze was amazed: "What a clear development mindset, Shuichi. You have a higher talent for ninjutsu than I do."

Hoshita Shuichi modestly replied, "It's just Fire Release: Upper Level."

Minato Namikaze shook his head slightly: "No, this kind of thinking can be applied to the development of any kind of technique."

At this moment, Uchiha Shisui asked, "So, Minato-sensei, your Rasengan can be further modified with nature transformation, evolving into a completely new technique?"

Minato Namikaze nodded: "That's true, I've considered that too."

"However, we don't have many clues yet."

"Chakra nature transformation would make chakra more difficult to control, and the Rasengan is already a very perfect technique. Adding chakra nature transformation would actually disrupt its original stability."

In the end, Minato Namikaze couldn't help but shake his head in resignation.

The Rasengan was initially inspired by the Tailed Beast Ball, but now, as it takes a further step, there is still no clear direction.

Of course, Hoshino Shuichi knew about the Wind Release: Rasenshuriken, but he hadn't figured out the underlying theory and couldn't explain it.

The timing is wrong!

……

Time flies, and by the time Hoshinoichi returned to Konoha after completing his border patrol mission, it was already October.

On this day, Hoshino Shuichi left Konoha Hospital and went to the training ground next door to find Tsunade, only to find that there was someone else there.

"Jiraiya, he's actually back... At this time, Nagato and the others are only around ten years old?"

Hoshino Shuichi was secretly surprised, then continued forward.

"Lady Tsunade!"

Hoshita Shuichi greeted him, then his gaze fell on Jiraiya, and he bowed politely: "Lord Jiraiya, I am Hoshita Shuichi!"

Jiraiya, caught up in the moment, turned and looked down at Hoshita Shuichi: "Eh?"

"Where did this brat come from?"

Do you know me?

"Haha, looks like it's been a long time since you've been back, but my name is still quite famous!"

Hoshino Hideichi was speechless. This was the first thing he did upon returning to Konoha: instead of going to his disciple Minato, he went to find Tsunade.

No wonder he's a lecherous immortal!

And he's also very narcissistic.

Although he was inwardly grumbling, Hoshino Shuichi outwardly wore an innocent smile: "Of course, you are one of the famous Legendary Sannin of Konoha, an outstanding ninja just like Lady Tsunade."

Jiraiya immediately perked up upon hearing this, then struck a pose: "Compared to the title of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, I much prefer you to call me the Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku, commonly known as the Toad Sage. Here I am!"

Tsunade, standing nearby, couldn't help but scoff, "Idiot!"

Jiraiya's expression froze upon hearing this, and he couldn't help but feel deflated.

Tsunade scoffed, "Did you forget you took on a disciple?"

Jiraiya recovered instantly and laughed, "Minato doesn't need to worry at all. He's a genius that only appears once every ten years, a born ninja!"

At the opportune moment, Hoshino Shuichi said, "Lord Jiraiya, Minato-sensei is currently my team leader Jonin."

"A Jonin leading the team?"

Jiraiya chuckled, "As expected of Minato! It's only been a few years, and he's already a Jonin, and he's even started mentoring the younger generation!"

However, he quickly realized what was going on: "So, you're here to learn medical ninjutsu from Tsunade?"

Hoshino nodded, but Tsunade waved her hand impatiently: "We need to start training."

Jiraiya nodded, then left with a flourish, muttering, "Let's grab a drink together tonight!"

"knew!"

Tsunade casually agreed.

After Jiraiya left, Hoshino Shuichi and Tsunade began training, but not in medical ninjutsu; instead, they trained in the Yin Seal, a sealing technique.

On the other side, Jiraiya walked a short distance but then stopped and turned back to look at Tsunade, a smile on his face: "Looks like things aren't so bad after all!"

The first thing he did upon returning was, of course, to gather material for his research, and then he went to see Hiruzen Sarutobi, only to learn that Tsunade suffered from hemophobia, so he immediately went to see her.

Tsunade seemed a bit lazy before, but now she seems quite motivated!

Slightly relieved, Jiraiya turned to find Minato Namikaze.

……

Because of his high talent, Hoshino Shuichi quickly mastered the sealing technique.

However, the Yin Seal technique is quite special, as it is specifically used to seal chakra, which also involves the refinement and control of chakra.

Hoshino Shuichi, who has studied medical ninjutsu, naturally has strong chakra control, but there are still details he needs to learn from Tsunade.

Secondly, Hoshino Shuichi's situation is different from Tsunade's.

Tsunade rarely uses chakra except when sparring with her opponent, so she can store it away.

Moreover, once the Yin Seal technique is activated, it must be continued until it is completed; if it is interrupted midway, it must be started all over again.

If the stored chakra is insufficient, it won't be of much use.

Hoshino Shuichi needs to use too much chakra regularly, for training and missions.

He couldn't possibly waste three years on the Yin Seal.

Hoshino Shuichi remembered that Sakura Haruno had also encountered this problem, and Sakura Haruno's solution was to open another small pool within the seal to divert chakra.

The large pool is used for storage, and the small pool is used for daily use.

However, Hoshino Shuichi now has other ideas.

"Lady Tsunade, the Yin Seal gathers chakra in the forehead for storage, but it's not necessarily located there, is it?"

"The three major meridian systems in the human body—the forehead, the heart, and the abdomen (navel)—can all reach the whole body."

Hoshino Hideichi asked, "Then, is it also feasible to place the Yin Seal on the abdomen?"

Tsunade pondered upon hearing this.

(End of this chapter)