The days of being a puppeteer in Konoha

Chapter 51 Obito's Special Teaching Aids

After listening to the introduction of the points plan and after careful consideration, Obito was the only one who chose special training.

Even Asuma, who had regained his identity as the son of Hokage, temporarily gave up this option.

Anyway, the points would not disappear, so he decided to wait until he had fully digested his previous gains before looking for the teacher for special training.

Because these points were earned by his hard work in setting up the stall, of course he had to make the most of them.

After being advised by Hideki, Nohara Lin began to embark on the path of combining medical ninjutsu and puppetry.

So she expressed her desire to learn the suture revitalization technique that Hideki had performed.

Since she didn't have enough points, Hideki gave her a scroll that recorded several simple uses of chakra lines as the goal for the first stage of training this technique.

Yuhi Kurenai half-jokingly asked to go on a date with the teacher.

It’s a pity that Hideki said that he only sells his art and not his body, and ruthlessly rejected the little loli’s invitation.

So Hong could only save the points angrily, preparing to use them to exchange for his own puppet beast.

Considering that the reward is second only to the Hokage's guidance, it will probably take Hong a long time to achieve his goal.

Genma, Ebisu and Ibiki all came from ordinary backgrounds, so they all cherished these hard-earned points.

After careful consideration, they also decided to save the points and choose the most cost-effective prize after the points plan is officially announced.

Afterwards, Hideki announced the disbandment so that everyone could go home and rest.

However, the little ninjas all said that they would still set up stalls to earn more points.

Hideki was also happy to see this happen, so after reminding Obito to be careful, he took Obito away from the barbecue restaurant.

……

Considering that Obito was practicing the Great Fireball Technique, Hideki led him to a remote and deserted riverside in the village.

"That's it, Obito, demonstrate it first, so I can see where your specific problem is."

"I see."

Obito came to the river and began to make hand seals skillfully. He took a deep breath and then exhaled forcefully forward!

Then a fist-sized fireball flew over the river...

Moreover, before reaching the other side, the fireball had already burned out in the air...

Hideki's forehead suddenly had several black lines, and he asked speechlessly:

"Obito-kun, what ninjutsu is this?"

"No, it's the Fireball Technique."

Obito scratched his head and said with a guilty look on his face.

He felt that if he dared to say that it was the Great Fireball Technique, his ancestor Uchiha Madara might be so angry that he would come back to life from his coffin...

Unexpectedly, Hideki nodded repeatedly with a look of realization:

"I was wondering why the fireball was so small, it turns out it was the Small Fireball Technique."

"I think you have mastered this technique, Obito. It seems that the special training can be ended early..."

"Teacher, I don't want it!"

Obito quickly slid and hugged Hideki's waist tightly, crying:
"It's the Great Fireball Technique. I know I was wrong. Teacher Hideki, please save the child!"

Unexpectedly, Hideki's voice suddenly sounded from behind him:
"If you know you're wrong, just demonstrate it a few more times. Why are you holding onto a tree stump?"

Obito blinked a few times, only to find that the teacher he was holding had turned into a wooden stake without him noticing.

The real teacher Hideki had already found a rock to sit on and picked up the book to read.

Is it necessary to use substitution techniques to deal with students?
Obito complained in his heart, but he didn't dare to act funny anymore. He went back to the river and started to make hand seals.

"The art of grand fireball!"

Hideki looked up, and then the corner of his mouth twitched again.

Because this time what Obito sprayed out was not even a fireball, but just a ball of flame that had not condensed.

And because the distance was too close, Obito himself was almost burned by the flames and was scared to death.

The two looked at each other in silence, and Obito was finally defeated and went back to the river to make hand seals.

"The art of grand fireball!"

"The art of grand fireball!"

"The art of grand fireball!"

After repeating this several times, Hideki stood up and asked Obito to stop, and began to comment seriously:
"Fireballs, pillars of fire, walls of fire... and once there was only smoke..."

"I have to say, being able to perform the same ninjutsu with different effects each time is a rare talent."

"Really, teacher?"

Obito said with a look of surprise.

"Of course it's... fake!"

Hideki flicked Obito's forehead with his finger and said,
"This just means that you, Obito, don't have any control over your chakra at all!"

Obito covered his forehead and said bitterly:

"I've tried so hard, but they just won't listen to me!"

"Also, I usually perform better when I practice alone. I just don't know why it's not working when someone is watching me..."

Hideki also stroked his chin and thought.

In fact, he also noticed that Obito always failed to perform well in front of others. Perhaps this child always wanted to be recognized by others, so once he was in front of others, he would overdo it and fail to show his true level, which eventually formed a vicious cycle.

This phenomenon of deformed movements under pressure was a problem that many professional athletes had in Hideki's previous life.

But this is actually not a big problem.

As long as Obito feels that he is really getting stronger and has confidence, this problem will disappear.

So Hideki began to analyze with Obito:
"The Great Fireball Technique consumes a lot of chakra. Obito, the fact that you can use it so many times in a row means that you simply haven't gathered much chakra in your throat."

"Plus, you have a lot of problems with shaping your body. Ultimately, it's still a problem of insufficient chakra control."

"So my suggestion is that instead of wasting a lot of chakra to practice the Great Fireball Technique, it is better to practice chakra control first."

"This way, you will be able to learn the Fireball Technique with half the effort in the future."

"As for the specific method..."

"The simplest thing is that if you continue to work hard to practice controlling your pocket puppet beasts, your chakra control will gradually improve."

Obito asked:

"Teacher, if I rely on this method, when can I officially start practicing the Great Fireball Technique?"

Hideki tilted his head and estimated:
"If everything goes well, school will probably start next semester..."

"After all, controlling the puppet beasts is about practicing how to output chakra stably, while the Great Fireball Technique requires gathering a large amount of chakra in the body and then releasing it in one breath."

"Although they are both related to chakra control, the directions are different, so the effects are naturally not as fast."

"That's too long!"

Obito seemed to want to master the Great Fireball Technique very quickly, as if he had some purpose.

So he began to plead with his big, sparkling eyes:
"Teacher, can't you use your invincible puppetry to think of a solution?"

"For example, the previous human body slam dunk..."

It's a pity that Hideki is not a shotacon, so he doesn't buy it and said in a serious tone:

"It's possible in theory, but I haven't developed it to that level yet, sir."

"Especially since you, Obito, are practicing the very dangerous Fire Style Ninjutsu."

"If we are not careful, our lives may be in danger. There is no need for us to take such a big risk."

Upon hearing this, Obito also shrank his neck and looked a little sad.

In fact, the reason why he wanted to learn the Fireball Technique as soon as possible was because the tribe would be holding a traditional festival soon.

As an entertainment and self-display, children will be invited to perform on stage.

This year, it is the turn of children of Obito's age...

But this time Obito did not intend to make a big splash.

However, his grandmother, who depended on him for everything, had difficulty walking because of her mobility problems, so she was very happy when this festival was held in the tribe every year.

And Obito hoped that at least on this day, he would not become a laughing stock and ruin his grandmother's good mood...

But now it seems that there is no shortcut to training, and Obito can only think of new ways to perform so as not to embarrass his grandmother.

But at this moment, Teacher Hideki's voice sounded like heavenly sound:

"Actually... there is a solution..."

"If you are willing to endure the hardship, Obito, then I do have a quick method..."

"Teacher, why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Obito jumped up excitedly, "Tell me the solution!"

"Obito, are you sure?"

Hideki's expression suddenly became a little strange, and he began to speak meaningfully:

"Although this training method is not life-threatening, it will definitely not make things easy for you."

“Without enough determination, you’re likely to give up halfway.”

"I won't refund the points you spent when the time comes."

Obito was frightened by his teacher's words and swallowed hard, but thinking of the festival that would be held soon, he finally made up his mind and said:
"Teacher, I won't regret it. Please use this method to help me practice!"

Seeing that Obito had made up his mind, Hideki did not try to persuade him any further.

He asked Obito to rest here for a while while he went home to prepare teaching aids.

When he came back, he was holding a strange black helmet in his hand.

"Teacher, this is what you call a teaching aid. It looks so ugly."

Obito, who was already impatient, rushed forward to check it out, but was immediately discouraged by the appearance of the helmet.

At least it’s better looking than the mask you will wear in the future, Ah Fei.

Hideki complained in his heart, but on the surface he explained seriously:
"I made this by imitating the helmet of a foreign warrior named Darth Vader. It's normal for the aesthetics to be a little different."

"According to legend, he was originally a pure, kind and courageous warrior."

"But later, because he was unable to prevent the death of his mother and wife, he was gradually corrupted by the dark side and eventually became an unforgivable, cold-blooded black warrior."

"Although I give you this helmet, I hope you can take it as a warning, Obito."

"Even if you gain power in the future, don't follow the same path as him..."

At this time, Obito still didn't know why Hideki said this, so he could only nod his head in confusion...

(End of this chapter)