Naruto, what kind of Hokage would you be if you didn't roll around!

Just like Sasuke, who could unleash Fire Release even without training in climbing trees or wading through water.

Sometimes, knowing what something is and knowing why it is are two completely different things.

"Hmm, this is going to be troublesome..."

"Unexpectedly, the three students have three different levels of progress..."

"Looks like we'll have to train separately..."

"Sasuke, you will train in tree climbing; Hinata, you will train in water walking."

"As for you, Naruto, I'll give you special training with my own..."

Naruto was overjoyed!

what is this?

This is the special treatment that top students receive!

Back then, I was always the last one in line; I'd never enjoyed such preferential treatment before!

I never imagined I'd end up like this...

More importantly, he looked at Sasuke with a wicked smile, and although he didn't say anything, the meaning in his eyes was very clear.

I never would have guessed, Sasuke, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, would end up like this!

Sasuke was so angry that he gritted his teeth and clenched his fists so tightly they made a cracking sound.

"You're the worst student, what are you so smug about!"

"This kind of cultivation is not easy for me!"

"I can catch up with you in just one day!"

Naruto knew, however, that this tree-climbing training, though seemingly simple, was actually incredibly difficult...

Back then, I had Asuma as my teacher, and with the encouragement and pressure from the system, I even used the Shadow Clone Technique and risked my life to complete my training.

Even if Sasuke is a genius, it's simply impossible for him to complete the training in a single day.

"Hey, Sasuke, you're just bragging!"

"Don't even mention that you can't finish it in a day. Even if you do, you can only catch up with Hinata and train in water-walking with her. You're still one step behind me!"

Sasuke was so angry his teeth itched: "Then I'll show you how to climb a tree and walk on water in one day!"

Naruto made a face: "Let's see if you can do it!"

Kakashi sighed, rubbing his forehead.

"You two stop fooling around. I'll teach Sasuke the trick to climbing trees first, then Hinata, and finally you, Naruto."

"Oh, I understand!"

Naruto watched as Kakashi first instructed Sasuke, then Hinata, and soon the two of them were training on their own.

After doing all this, Kakashi finally came to Naruto's side.

Of course, he also brought Mr. Tazuna along, so that Kakashi could protect him at any time.

“Naruto, now that you have completed the training in climbing trees and walking on water, you have gained some experience in controlling, releasing, and maintaining chakra.”

"Your next stage of cultivation has several directions; you can choose one of them yourself."

Naruto scratched his head greedily and said, "Can't I train for everything?!"

Kakashi shook his head: "Everyone has a different path to take, so naturally they will choose a different angle of training."

"Take Hinata for example. She is a member of the Hyuga clan and possesses the Byakugan bloodline limit. Combined with her family's Gentle Fist and Eight Trigrams Palm techniques, she was already capable of standing on her own."

"Her further training involves more precise chakra control and external projection, which is also her area of ​​expertise."

"What about Sasuke? Actually, his chakra reserves and control are both excellent, so what he needs is comprehensive improvement, that is, to strive for perfection."

Naruto excitedly asked, "What about me? What about me!"

Kakashi said, "Naruto, you graduated first in this year's Ninja Academy, so of course you are an outstanding genius ninja."

"Your chakra reserves are enormous. You may not be naturally good at controlling chakra, but through your hard work, you have now reached an excellent level."

"Therefore, you have two directions to choose from for the future."

"The first one is to take advantage of your massive chakra reserves and focus on a powerful, explosive ninjutsu that makes your training even more ferocious and your strength even more formidable."

"The second approach is to go against the grain. Having already amassed a vast amount of chakra, one should further enhance the control over chakra and pursue a more refined approach."

Naruto's mind stirred, remembering what Asuma-sensei had said.

“Kakashi-sensei, my chakra is primarily wind-style. Asuma-sensei once said that there are two styles of wind-style ninjutsu: one is blowing away, and the other is cutting…”

"It feels like it fits the two choices that Kakashi-sensei mentioned."

"He has a huge amount of chakra and practices wind-style ninjutsu that blows people away."

"Precise control, practicing the Wind Release ninjutsu of cutting."

"Is this true?"

Kakashi couldn't help but smile slightly: "Naruto, you can apply what you've learned to other situations. You're really a smart guy."

"While we can't say they're completely identical, your line of thinking is correct."

"For example, among the ninjutsu you've mastered, the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique is a mass-production approach, while the Wind Release: Gale Palm is a refined approach."

Which one do you think is more suitable for you?

Naruto crossed his arms and began to think back.

"Um……"

"I feel like practicing the Shadow Clone Technique is much easier for me, while practicing Wind Release: Gale Palm is much more difficult..."

Kakashi snapped his fingers.

"Correct."

"This shows that you are indeed more suited to and better at taking the route of 'powerful brick flying'."

"It can be said that it is a case of doing twice the work for half the result."

But Naruto hesitated: "Kakashi-sensei, that's true, but I don't want to give up the Wind Release: Gale Palm technique..."

"They seem pretty impressive too..."

Kakashi sighed helplessly: "Naruto, didn't I just say that? Everyone has their own style, you can't be too greedy..."

"Okay, imagine what the ultimate ninjutsu you most want to master in the future would look like..."

Naruto's heart stirred, and he suddenly remembered Asuma's words.

"Kakashi-sensei, do you know about Wind Release Chakra Mode?"

Kakashi's expression immediately changed.

"Wind Release Chakra Mode?"

"I see……"

"Similar to the Lightning Release Chakra Mode of the Hidden Cloud Village, create your own unique Wind Release form ninjutsu?"

"This is indeed a brilliant idea!"

"However, this is a path that is harder than climbing to heaven..."

"Did Asuma tell you that too?"

Naruto nodded: "Yes, Asuma-sensei said that he was also a Wind Release ninja, but he couldn't create it no matter what. He felt that this should be the pinnacle of Wind Release ninjutsu, so he placed his hopes on me, believing that I could definitely create it..."

"I see. So that's why you can't give up the Wind Release: Gale Palm technique?"

"Indeed, to master Wind Release Chakra Mode, one would probably need to push both paths to their limits and achieve a complete fusion of them..."

Kakashi looked at Naruto's eager face and knew that he wasn't only doing this for him, but also to acknowledge Asuma's wish...

He took a deep breath.

"Naruto, I understand. You can pursue both paths simultaneously, and I can fully support and mentor you. However, let me make this clear upfront..."

"To simultaneously practice two different types of ninjutsu is an incredibly difficult task. Even if I teach you with all my heart and soul, and you train with all your might, you may still not succeed in the future..."

Are you mentally prepared?

Naruto's eyes lit up, he clenched his fists, and confidently looked up with a smile.

"Kakashi-sensei, I will definitely succeed!"

Kakashi looked at Naruto, his right eye curving into a crescent moon, and patted Naruto's head.

"I also believe you will succeed."

Tazna watched the master and apprentice from the side and smiled slightly.

He seemed to recall the father and son from back then...

Kesha and Inari.

……

"Naruto, are you currently training in any ninjutsu?"

Kakashi asked seriously.

Naruto quickly replied, "Yes, it's a major breakthrough in Wind Release."

"A major breakthrough in Wind Release?"

"That's a pretty typical blow-away ninjutsu, the first route, where a brick flies by relying on a massive amount of chakra."

Kakashi touched his nose.

"Okay, I understand. Now I have officially formulated a special training program that is uniquely yours..."

"Naruto, watch closely."

Kakashi instantly formed hand seals, unleashing a powerful burst of Wind Release chakra, accompanied by what sounded like two sharp, slicing sounds. The next moment…

Naruto saw a small tree in front of him that had been cut in half!

Moreover, the cut surface is incredibly smooth!

Naruto was both surprised and delighted: "Wow, that's amazing!"

"So Kakashi-sensei is also skilled in Wind Release?!"

Kakashi, trying to be modest and not boastful, said, "Well, actually I'm proficient in all five elemental ninjutsu: wind, earth, water, lightning, and fire..."

Naruto pouted, dissatisfied, and said, "Is this the genius ninja, Kakashi Hatake?"

"No wonder both Teacher Thick Eyebrows and Teacher Asuma admire you so much..."

Kakashi said, "...What's with that sarcastic tone of yours?"

"Because! It feels so unfair! I have a hard time even mastering one Wind Release ninjutsu, but Kakashi-sensei is proficient in all kinds of ninjutsu!"

Kakashi said, "Well, that's what I mean by everyone's constitution is different..."

"Furthermore, Naruto, don't be discouraged. In terms of chakra reserves, you're already many times stronger than others..."

Naruto was overjoyed: "What?!"

"Me? I have more chakra than Kakashi-sensei?!"

In his eyes, although it was true that he had a huge amount of chakra, he was still only a genin, while Kakashi-sensei was already an elite jonin.

Kakashi gave a wry smile: "Much more."

That's why I say this is your advantage.

Naruto burst into triumphant laughter: "I'm definitely not an ordinary person!"

Kakashi poured cold water on him.

"You are indeed extraordinary, so practicing the art of blowing away is very simple for you. But now you insist on having it all. In that case, your future path of cultivation will be as difficult as ascending to heaven..."

Naruto had already understood this: "I'm not afraid!"

"Kakashi-sensei, this is my choice, and I will do my best to complete it!"