novelhk Chapter 115 Art at Your Fingertips
Chapter 115 Art at Your Fingertips
Chapter 115 Art at Your Fingertips
"Let's use some simple ninjutsu."
Kiyoshi said, taking out his ninja sword from the sealing scroll.
A powerful ninjutsu technique would damage nearby buildings. This area is a prosperous area, and the compensation would be astronomical.
Kakashi nodded and slowly drew the short sword from his back.
Since it's a simple ninjutsu, it's best to use some support ninjutsu.
For example, techniques like "Instantaneous Movement Technique" and "Substitution Technique".
Kakashi nodded slowly, then instantly drew chakra from the soles of his feet and shot towards Kiyoshi like an arrow.
boom!
The two knives clashed violently in mid-air, the sound of metal striking metal exploding above the rooftop, sparks flying everywhere.
"Your knife is too long."
Kakashi said calmly.
Kiyoshi's sword was more than twice the length of the short sword he carried.
"I prefer using longer weapons."
Kiyoshi smiled slightly, then suddenly exerted force on his wrist, and the ninja sword transformed into a streak of cold light, sweeping out horizontally.
He didn't use "Chakra Flow: Fire Release," but simply used this ninja sword.
The advantage of a long sword lies in its wide coverage area. Although it consumes more strength, Kiyoshi's physical talent and constantly trained body can withstand it.
If other ninjas of the same era were to imitate Kiyoshi's fighting style, they would be exhausted and out of breath after only a few swings.
Perhaps because Kakashi was focused on developing Lightning Release, he neglected his swordsmanship training and gradually began to be overwhelmed by Kiyoshi.
Kiyoshi's normal vision is enough to see Kakashi's movements clearly.
"They're growing so fast."
Kakashi was secretly shocked, and even the salted fish's eyes widened.
He and Kiyoshi had discussed swordsmanship before, but Kiyoshi was nowhere near as strong as he is now.
Kakashi sensed that Kiyoshi's speed and ability to detect attacks had improved significantly, allowing him to quickly anticipate Kiyoshi's movements.
Crack!
A tiny arc of electricity appeared.
However, it didn't come from Kiyoshi, but from Kakashi.
While developing new techniques, Kakashi also learned some Lightning Release techniques, and knew how to revitalize his physical body in the most basic way.
The two blades clashed repeatedly in the air, sparks flying, and the light of their blades flowed like a continuous stream.
Minato Namikaze arrived with Kurenai Yuhi, Rin Nohara, Asuma Sarutobi, Obito, and others, just in time to witness the two's swift attack.
"As expected of Sakumo-senpai's son."
Minato Namikaze sighed for a moment, then turned his gaze to Kiyoshi.
Both his athletic ability and reflexes show that Kiyoshi is very talented.
Rin Nohara and Kurenai Yuhi were both watching Kakashi and Kiyoshi.
Obito and Asuma Sarutobi wondered how they could possibly resist Kiyoshi's incredible speed from their positions.
Before long, Kiyoshi seized an opening in Kakashi's defenses, flicked his sword upwards, and sent it flying.
"Kakashi, you've become rusty with many of the things that Sakumo-sama taught you."
Kiyoshi stopped swinging his ninja sword.
Kakashi only used Lightning Release to activate part of his physical body.
For example, "chakra flow" and other techniques were useless.
White Fang's dagger emits a white light.
Of course, whether Kakashi is the same now is another question.
"I'm getting a little rusty."
Kakashi shook his head, realizing that he had indeed paid too much attention to lightning techniques and neglected his swordsmanship.
He bent down to pick up the dagger, but there was no sign of disappointment on his face.
It's normal to win and lose; he also had wins and losses when he sparred with Kiyoshi before.
This wasn't a real life-or-death duel; both of them had forbidden their preferred ninjutsu.
"You have mastered the entry: 【Art at Your Fingertips (White)】."
[Entry: Art at Your Fingertips (White)]
[Requirement met: Faster hand speed than Kakashi at this stage.]
Progress: (Completed)
[Effect: Your hand seal technique is a work of art, inherently visually appealing, and increases your hand speed by 10%.]
[Note: Further advanced levels are available.]
Following the prompt from the entry system, Kiyoshi closed it.
It's estimated that Kakashi's talent in hand seals is what gave him this attribute.
It's okay for improving hand seal speed.
For example, with the "Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique" which has forty-four hand seals, Kiyoshi can form one or two hand seals faster than his enemy.
A single printing press could be a matter of life and death.
Moreover, this is a percentage. Kiyoshi's hand seal speed is already very fast, and now it's even faster. I estimate that he's among the fastest hand sealers in Chunin.
"Minato-sensei, what brings you up here?"
Kakashi looked at the group of people who came up and asked.
"It's nothing, I just came up to take a look."
Minato Namikaze's gate opening.
Kakashi nodded and then went down from there.
Kiyoshi followed, and as he passed Nohara Rin, Kiyoshi's right eye twitched.
Kakashi is indeed going astray, so he will help correct Kakashi.
However, Lin will need to pay a small fee during the process.
This is essentially an equivalent exchange.
…………
The next day.
The group gathered at the village entrance, checked their supplies, and then set off for the Land of Demons.
Most ninjas travel on foot because the area outside Konoha is full of rugged mountain paths, and only ninjas can use tree trunks to traverse the terrain.
The Land of Demons is located in an extremely remote area, and many ninjas don't even know where it is.
Since it was their first time on a long-range mission, both Minato Namikaze and Yuuki Minazuki were very careful.
This isn't just a simple mission within the Land of Fire; to reach the Land of Demons, one must cross the borders of several countries.
Especially in the ninja world where the situation is becoming increasingly tense and friction is constant.
They are very likely to encounter attacks from rogue ninjas and wandering ninjas, or even malicious attacks from other ninja villages.
Each village has a list of geniuses from other villages, and if they encounter one, they will try to nip it in the bud.
Alternatively, they might take advantage of the fact that ninjas with bloodline limits are not protected by their villages, and directly steal the bloodline limit holders from outside, thereby increasing the number of bloodline limits for their own forces.
Kiyoshi and his group were lucky; they didn't encounter any crises along the way.
Only Rin Nohara looked a little off, and kept trying to talk to Kakashi.
Kakashi seemed to have been provoked by Kiyoshi, and he didn't pay much attention to Rin Nohara. Not only did he not give up his Lightning Release training, but he also continued to hone his swordsmanship.
Aside from the time spent traveling, Kakashi was doing these things.
As a result, Kakashi became even busier.
"It's getting dark, let's rest here for now."
Minato Namikaze glanced at the sky, which was already tinged with golden hues at dusk.
Having already traveled all day and been exhausted, continuing to travel at night would only lead to danger.
"Obito, put your pot down right now."
Minato Namikaze glanced at Obito.
When going on missions, ninjas carry soldier rations and some basic dry rations.
However, when there are no enemies, they can also start a fire to cook and make some quick meals.
This will alleviate the mental fatigue of ninjas, as constantly carrying out missions will cause them to accumulate psychological pressure.
(End of this chapter)