Chapter 59 Asuma's Dropped Trait: The Power of Innate Sword Bones
Chapter 59 Asuma's Dropped Trait: The Power of Innate Sword Bones
He left the room and closed the door.
Jingyin was already waiting at the dining table, where two bowls of steaming rice and several side dishes were laid out.
Qingyu sat down and picked up her chopsticks.
"Teacher, you must have had quite a bit to drink tonight."
Jingyin picked up a piece of meat and put it into Qingyu's bowl, her tone tinged with helplessness.
"It's alright. I'm drinking with Jiraiya-sama and Orochimaru-sama today."
Qingyu ate slowly at the dinner table, beginning to think about how to allocate her cultivation time for tomorrow morning.
……
November arrived without us even noticing. The mornings in Konoha grew increasingly cold, and the white mist from our breath lingered in the air for a long time before dissipating.
Qingyu walked on the road leading to the ninja academy, wearing only a thin long-sleeved shirt.
During this period, Kakashi's condition improved significantly.
The matter concerning Sakumo Hatake has basically subsided. Although Sakumo himself still needs some time to fully recover, he is at least no longer as depressed as before.
Kakashi regained his usual aloof and somewhat arrogant demeanor, but his enthusiasm for researching new ninjutsu was even greater than before.
Qingyu estimated that his technique should be nearing completion.
After all, Kakashi now has a much greater drive to move forward than in the original story.
After arriving at the Ninja Academy, Sarutobi Asuma approached Kiyoha.
Sarutobi Asuma stood in front of Kiyoyu's seat, arms crossed, chin slightly raised, looking at Kiyoyu with what he considered to be an imposing expression.
"Qingyu, I challenge you."
Qingyu looked up from her textbook, glanced at Asuma, and nodded almost without hesitation.
"it is good."
He was just worried about not having a chance to spar with Asma.
The [Sarutobi Clan Fire Release] trait that dropped from Hiruzen Sarutobi was very powerful, but Asuma himself has never received a trait.
This is a good opportunity to have a match.
Obito peeked out from behind Asuma and added in a mysterious tone:
"Kiyoyu, don't be careless. Asuma has obtained new ninja tools this time."
Qingyu's gaze fell on Obito, and a slight thought crossed her mind.
When did Obito become so close to Sarutobi Asuma?
It seems that after their last encounter with Kurenai Yuhi, these two disillusioned individuals have found common ground.
However, Kiyoha was too lazy to delve into such trivial matters and turned his attention back to Sarutobi Asuma.
Sarutobi Asuma took out his new ninja tool from his ninja tool pouch and showed it to Kiyoha.
They were a pair of weapons that resembled fist blades. The metal frame could be slipped onto the fingers, and the blades extended to both sides. When held in the hand, the fist surface had its own sharp edge, which could cause cutting damage when punching.
Furthermore, judging from the patterns on the frame, these fist blades should also use some kind of chakra metal, which can conduct the user's chakra.
"This is……"
Before Asuma could finish his introduction, Kurenai Yuhi's voice interrupted from the side.
"Asuma, stop with all the fighting."
Kurenai walked over from the back row, her brows slightly furrowed.
"I just wanted to spar with Qingyu, just a normal practical exercise."
Sarutobi Asuma quickly explained, his tone tinged with grievance.
Qingyu nodded.
"Since it's Asuma's request, I agree. See you at the training ground after school."
Asuma was taken aback when he saw that Qingyu agreed so readily, then nodded heavily and turned back to his seat.
Kurenai watched Asuma walk away, then lowered her voice and asked Qingyu:
"Is everything alright? Asuma is the Hokage's son, who knows what special effects that ninja weapon might have? What if..."
"fine."
Qingyu said casually.
Sarutobi Asuma is currently wielding what will become his future "Chakra Blade".
The only effect is to improve the efficiency of chakra conduction.
However, he also possesses the Thunder God Sword, giving him an even greater advantage in terms of ninja tools.
Soon, the school bell rang, signaling the end of the school term.
A crowd had gathered around the training ground early on, making it even more lively than when Qingyu and Kakashi usually sparred.
Kiyoha and Sarutobi Asuma stood on the training ground.
Asma had already put the pair of fist blades on his hands.
Seeing this, Qingyu also took out the Thunder God Sword, and the chakra blade extended from the hilt with a hum.
"Since Asuma, you've changed to new ninja tools, it shouldn't be considered bullying me to use this, right?"
Kurenai had seen Kiyoyu use this sword when she accompanied her father on a mission before, and Kiyoyu's expression remained unchanged.
Rin Nohara, Obito, and Kakashi, however, were seeing the true form of the Thunder God Sword for the first time, and their reactions varied.
Nohara Rin gently covered her mouth with both hands, her eyes reflecting the flickering lightning.
Kakashi frowned slightly, quickly assessing the performance of the ninja tool in his mind.
Obito pushed his goggles up so his eyes almost popped out.
"This ninja tool... it's glowing? Kiyoyu, where did you get this?"
"Given by the Hokage."
Qingyu answered casually.
Was it given to you by the Naruto?
Obito never expected that Kiyoha and the Hokage had such a relationship.
Damn it, they're using connections!
Sarutobi Asuma stood opposite, staring at the Thunder God's Sword for several seconds, his sense of imbalance rising again.
The old man gave Qingyu such cool ninja tools, but only got himself a pair of fist blades, saying they were high-quality items forged from chakra metal.
He took a deep breath, suppressing these chaotic thoughts, and gripped the chakra blade tightly with both hands.
"Hmph, my ninja tools aren't weak either!"
Wind Release chakra surged from Sarutobi Asuma's palm into the fist-shaped chakra blade.
Two blue wind blades suddenly extended from the blade of the chakra blade.
Wind Release chakra is known for its sharpness, and when attached to a weapon, it can greatly enhance its cutting ability. Asuma practiced this technique for quite some time, so that he would be able to fight Kiyoha next time.
He rushed towards Qingyu.
Qingyu swung the Thunder God's Sword and slashed down.
The two ninja tools collided, producing a piercing clang.
Sarutobi Asuma felt a sharp pain in his palm, and his thumb and forefinger went numb as if he had been electrocuted, almost causing him to lose his grip on the blade.
He glanced down—a tiny nick had appeared on the edge of the fist blade.
This is a ninja tool forged from chakra metal; an ordinary iron sword wouldn't even leave a mark when it hits it.
Is this guy too strong, or is the sword too sharp?
Sarutobi Asuma couldn't figure it out.
Because Qingyu didn't give him a chance to catch his breath, she slashed at him with her sword again.
This time, he infused the sword with the enhanced chakra of [Sword Bone Perfection].
The sword was now covered with a layer of translucent white light. Although the light was faint, it made one's skin feel a slight stinging sensation just by looking at it.
Asuma instinctively raised his fist blade to block, and the two ninja tools collided again.
Then came the arc of the fist blade flying out of his hand.
Asma staggered back several steps, his hands empty, the skin on his hands was raw and bleeding.
He looked down at the chakra blade lying at his feet; the nick on the blade was even deeper than before.
He stood frozen in place, his face burning, even more so than the wound on his hand.
[Collectible Trait Detected: Wind Release - Son of the Hokage]
[Rank D Trait: Wind Release - Son of the Hokage]
[Effect: Increases Wind Release talent by 30%.]
Qingyu glanced at the text prompt.
The Wind Release talent bonus is pretty good.
Sarutobi Asuma was indeed an underestimated genius of Wind Release in the original work.
The precision with which this property change is controlled is quite rare among people of the same age.
He's only played one match and already lost a D-rank trait. With Asuma's potential, he should be able to gain quite a few more in the future.
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