Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 189 I'm Going to Pilot a Gundam Using Ice Release

Unfortunately, the development progress is a little slow, so now that we've seized the opportunity, we naturally want to make the most of it.

"Developing offensive ninjutsu has always been the first choice for ninjas, which is understandable."

Manny the penguin nodded in understanding and asked, "What about the second ninjutsu?"

"Since the first ninjutsu is a powerful offensive ninjutsu, then for the second ninjutsu, I want to develop an ice-style ninjutsu with super strong defensive capabilities."

Ice Release: Ice Rock Hall is a defensive ninjutsu that Aokiji frequently uses.

Aokiji always felt that the strength was limited and wanted to develop more powerful defensive ninjutsu.

"We have both offensive and defensive ice-style ninjutsu. For the third ninjutsu, what type do you want to develop? Barrier-type?"

Penguin Mani speculates that it might be a barrier-type ice ninjutsu, since the nature of ice ninjutsu makes it possible to develop a decent barrier-type ice ninjutsu.

Aokiji shook his head in denial: "I'm not interested in ice-style barrier ninjutsu. I want to develop an ice-style ninjutsu that I can control in battle."

He remembered that the Uchiha clan should have a barrier-type ninjutsu called the Uchiha Flame Formation. In the original work, this move was so powerful that even the Eight-Tails couldn't break it for a while.

If he had the chance, he would go to Elder Itachi to see if he could pass on the knowledge to him.

"Controllable ninjutsu?"

Seeing Aokiji's barely concealed excitement, Penguin Manny chuckled, "Judging from your expression, you probably already have a plan in mind. Tell me, what kind of ninjutsu do you want to develop?"

When this was mentioned, Aokiji got really excited and started gesturing wildly. To put it simply, he wanted to create a ninjutsu similar to Susanoo.

After listening to Aokiji's fantasy, Penguin Manny bluntly stated, "It's a good idea, but it's very difficult in reality. Let's not even talk about how much chakra it would take to create such a large ice giant. Even if it were created, just moving it around would consume enough chakra to kill a person. Not to mention that speed also needs to be taken into account."

Aokiji sighed inwardly, his face showing disappointment.

Even this stinky penguin says it's no use, so it seems the dream of creating Susanoo using Ice Release has been shattered.

However, he wouldn't give up his dream of piloting a Gundam. He tried a different approach: "What if I reduce the size of the Ice Giant?"

"Oh, that makes much more sense."

Before Aokiji could even feel happy, Penguin Manny immediately poured cold water on his enthusiasm: "If that's the case, why don't you just use your clones to fight? Isn't that just gilding the lily?"

Aokiji was embarrassed when he heard this.

Yeah, if Gundam were to reduce its size, it would lose its size advantage. Then what would be the point of all that effort? Just for show?

Moreover, even if Susanoo were to be created using Ice Release to drive the battle, it might be better to use a large summoned beast for combat.

After all, Ice Release is not as good as Wood Release.

Aokiji grabbed his head with both hands, his head aching.

Penguin Mani laughed and said, "Although your proposed direction for ninjutsu has problems, it's not entirely without merit."

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"You can improve your chakra control by training to manipulate creatures created from ice. It's difficult, but if you persevere, you'll likely see a significant improvement in your chakra mastery. How about giving it a try?"

Aokiji thought it made sense and readily agreed: "No problem."

Once the money was paid, Manny the penguin got to work quickly: "Let's begin now. The first step is to create life from ice."

Aokiji understood that, in order to better concentrate chakra, he chose to close his eyes and focus his mind as he formed hand seals.

Mani the penguin glanced sideways, curious about what kind of creature he would create to manipulate.

After visualizing the design in his mind, Aokiji used ice-attribute chakra to create the form he desired.

It took Aokiji a long time to complete this step alone, stumbling and struggling to create the creature shape he wanted.

To speed up this step, we need to find suitable hand seals from various methods and then arrange and combine them.

The above is a superficial overview of the process of a ninjutsu from its development to its hand seals.

After completing the above steps, and through continuous training, you will be able to use it like a normal ninjutsu.

Seeing the handless and limbless creature that Aokiji had created, Penguin Manny approvingly remarked, "Using simple creatures like snakes as training subjects is not bad."

Aokiji was embarrassed: "Actually, I created a dragon."

Penguin Mani: ...

"Wait a moment, I'll try again."

After several resummoning attempts, Aokiji finally achieved a satisfactory form, measuring over ten meters in length. Aokiji could stand directly on the dragon's head, arms crossed, looking down at the ground.

There is a bloodline limit called Crystal Release that is very similar to Ice Release. One of its techniques is called Crystal Release: Crystal Dragon Slayer Technique, which can create a red crystal dragon for manipulation in battle.

Aokiji was about to copy the model and create an ice dragon to control in battle.

The first step is largely complete, so the next step is to focus on control.

Aokiji had used ninjutsu involving control and manipulation before, such as the Ice Chains, but that ninjutsu directly connected to the body. This was the first time Aokiji had used such a remote manipulation technique, and he had no experience with it.

Manny the penguin took out a banknote and handed it to Aokiji.

Aokiji took the banknotes, his eyes questioning.

Penguin Mani asked, "You possess the Ice Release Kekkei Genkai, so you should also have Wind Release chakra."

Aokiji nodded in agreement: "Why would we need wind-style chakra?"

Penguin Mani shook her head: "No, it's just because you have wind-style chakra. By teaching you according to your aptitude, doing this step will help you control this ice dragon."

Upon hearing this, Aokiji no longer had any doubts and took the money: "What do you want me to do next?"

"Release this banknote, then use wind-style chakra to create wind so that it doesn't fall to the ground."

"Hmm, how long will it last?"

Mani the penguin said ambiguously, "It will continue until I am satisfied, which could be a few minutes, a few hours, or a few days."

Aokiji felt ashamed and obediently did as he was told, releasing the banknotes and trying his best to create a breeze to prevent them from falling to the ground.

At first, things didn't go smoothly. Aokiji wasn't good at Wind Release, and before he could even create wind, the banknotes would fall to the ground. He had no choice but to pick them up and start over, only to have them fall again. This situation continued for quite some time before Aokiji gradually mastered the technique, and things started to improve afterward.

Manny the penguin thought it was enough and called a halt: "That's enough, let's move on to the next round."

"Is that all?"

Aokiji was taken aback; he had originally thought this would continue for a whole day.

"Just get a feel for it, then we'll switch to something else to control it."

Mani the penguin focused his gaze on the Kusanagi sword standing behind Aokiji.

"Change to what?"

"The weapon behind you."

"This shouldn't be something that can be created and controlled using wind-style chakra."

"Of course, I will teach you some methods to manipulate this sword using chakra. Once you have mastered this technique, we will move on to the next step."

Kusanagi Sword: Sky Sword?

Aokiji's eyes lit up, and he said, "Coach, I want to learn this..."

(End of this chapter)