Naruto: Starting with Creating a Genius Persona

Chapter 204 Each Person's Cultivation

This Thunder Armor was naturally the initial result of his in-depth study of Brubi's corpse over the past week.

Shinichi's medical and physical skills were already comparable to those of a master, and his proficiency in Lightning Release and Ninjutsu provided a solid foundation and amplification for his understanding of the Cloud Village's Lightning Release system.

Thus, with the extraordinary vision combining [lightning speed] and [clarity], coupled with the dual support of [penetrating insight] providing supercomputer-like high-speed information processing, key identification, and logical deduction capabilities, it becomes possible to achieve the desired effect.

His scanning and analysis of Brupi's body was surprisingly efficient.

In just one week, Shinichi deduced most of the Lightning Release ninjutsu techniques and applications from the complex information on Burubi's corpse.

Lightning Release ninjutsu such as Lightning Instantaneous Body and Lightning Armor are representative examples.

However, the essence of the Lightning Release chakra pattern, which delves deeper into the cellular level and systematically strengthens the neural reflex arc, remains like the core of a treasure trove locked away in a thick fog.

It is difficult to fully deduce the result from a single dead body; it would take years to work backward.

After all, although Brubi had learned Lightning Release ninjutsu and was considered a powerful Lightning Release ninja, his core strength was the application of the Eight-Tails' power, unlike the current Third Raikage and the future Fourth Raikage (A), who used Lightning Release chakra mode as the absolute core of their own power system.

Simply put...

As he demonstrated, with electricity crackling around his body again, he explained to Kakashi, "The Lightning Armor is more of a defensive application that stabilizes and protects the body with lightning-attribute chakra. It weaves lightning energy into an armor that is worn on the body, mainly providing a defensive layer with good physical and energy resistance, while also providing some slight activation of the surface muscles."

"The core idea of ​​the true Lightning Release Chakra Mode of Kumogakure is to use the activity of Lightning Release Chakra to systematically stimulate and activate every part of the body from the outside in, and even to the cellular and nerve reflex system level, to fundamentally improve the limits of bodily functions."

As he spoke, the electric sparks on Shinichi's body became more active, denser, and more dynamic, flowing through his body like water.

Kakashi stared intently, and with his keen sense of Lightning Release and experience in developing Chidori, he immediately sensed the lightning energy that Shinichi was unleashing. The core activation technique was indeed consistent with the principle he used when developing Chidori: stimulating the nerves and muscles in his arm with Lightning Release chakra to achieve maximum speed.

But Shinichi successfully extended this stimulation from the localized arms and legs to his entire body!

Furthermore, the stability, controllability, and persistence of its energy distribution are significantly higher than those of his own rough stimulation and activation of the local area by more than one level!

This is not just an increase in quantity, but a leap in the control of quality!

"What I have achieved so far is only the initial activation of Lightning Release in a relatively stable manner on the surface tissues of the whole body. There is still a long way to go before I can truly reach the deep layers of cells and achieve a Lightning Release chakra mode that enhances nerve responses."

Kakashi fell silent after hearing this.

Even if it's only temporarily impossible, Shinichi's current understanding of Lightning Release and his control skills have already left him far behind.

Ever since he was defeated by his opponent on the ninja academy's training ground five years ago, he has been desperately trying to catch up with this peer.

At first, his opponent was only stronger than him in physical combat and swordsmanship.

Subsequently, he surpassed him in the comprehensive application and creativity of ninjutsu.

Now, even his proud Lightning Release technique, which he had mastered with countless efforts, has been surpassed by his opponent in a short period of time with almost unbelievable progress.

Seven or eight months ago, this guy didn't even have lightning chakra, right?

The gap is really widening.

It's so big that it almost makes you forget about catching up.

Perhaps, just as Isshin, the powerful samurai from the Land of Iron, once commented.

Shinichi is destined to become the strongest ninja of this era.

Kakashi thought to himself, feeling both unwilling and relieved.

"Don't underestimate yourself, Kakashi."

Shinichi seemed to see through his complicated emotions and calmly said, "I only managed to get to the bottom of things by studying Brubi's corpse and standing on the shoulders of generations of people in Kumogakure."

"In terms of talent in the Lightning Release attribute alone, among all the people I have ever met, none can compare to you. Not even the Third Raikage and his son. You just started from a lower point than them, had less time to accumulate experience, and had less exposure to the complete inheritance."

Shinichi shook his head, looking at him seriously: "Besides, I'm not here to show off to you. I'm here to cooperate with you to research and improve this Lightning Release ninjutsu. One person's perspective and thinking are ultimately limited, especially since neither of us has a complete inheritance. Your talent and experience are irreplaceable and invaluable assets to me."

cooperate....

Kakashi remained silent for a moment.

If he had previously viewed his father's suicide as a disgrace and a burden, keeping everything bottled up inside, he might have refused out of awkward pride.

But now...

He realized he already owed the other party enough; with so much debt, it seemed he no longer had to worry.

Instead of dwelling on empty pride and the ever-widening gap between yourself and others, seize the opportunity right in front of you that can help you become stronger quickly.

Making progress in research and enhancing our capabilities as soon as possible can be considered a way of repaying this profound friendship.

not to mention...

Kakashi clenched his fist.

At this moment, I am filled with an extreme desire for power. In order to avoid repeating the desperate dilemma of having to choose between two options that my father faced, I must firmly grasp any path that can make me stronger!

"Okay!" Kakashi nodded without hesitation.

Upon hearing this, Shinichi smiled and tossed over a scroll.

"This is what I compiled yesterday: the basic principles of Lightning Release ninjutsu and taijutsu, the application of Lightning Release chakra, and some deeper speculations I've made. Take a look, and feel free to ask me anything you don't understand."

"Hmm." Kakashi took the scroll and nodded.

He looked at things very slowly and carefully, his brows sometimes furrowing and sometimes relaxing. When he encountered something he couldn't understand or had any questions about, he would stop immediately and ask Shinichi, who was standing next to him, about his confusion.

Shinichi patiently answered all of Kakashi's questions, explaining the principles in concise language, demonstrating the flow of energy directly, and even guiding Kakashi to try and experience the subtle differences firsthand.

One question and one answer, one teaching and one learning.

Time slipped away quietly amidst such efficient and focused communication and practice.

Three hours later.

Crackling sounds!

In the center of the training field, a stable yet vibrant blue-white electric light emanated from Kakashi's standing figure! The lightning, like a piece of light armor that had come to life, clung to his body and flickered slightly.

"this....."

Kakashi lowered his head, staring blankly at the crackling electricity around him, feeling a slight tingling sensation on his skin.

Wow, that was fast?!

After looking at the scroll for a while, he made a prediction based on his own understanding. He believed that if he wanted to master the application of this Thunder Armor, he would need at least a week of continuous practice and exploration.

Unexpectedly, after just three hours of on-site explanation, demonstration and targeted guidance from Shinichi, he had already successfully turned this principle into practical application and initially built a stable Thunder Armor!

Could it be... that my talent is really that good?

The thought flashed through his mind, and he immediately found it somewhat absurd.

No, I'm afraid not.

Kakashi looked up and saw Shinichi watching him with a smile not far away.

During the lesson just now, Shinichi seemed to be able to fully understand his confusion and feed those complex and profound principles into his mind in a way that he could understand and absorb in the most comprehensible way.

Each answer to his questions was like a sharp sword cutting through the fog, bringing him sudden enlightenment.

Rather than attributing it to his own talent, it's more accurate to say that Shinichi's teaching ability itself has reached an unbelievable level.

"Excellent! Excellent!" Shinichi clapped his hands in praise and said with a smile, "Kakashi, your talent in Lightning Release is truly exceptional. To be able to master it so quickly and stabilize your Lightning Armor so early has exceeded my expectations."

Compared to the Kakashi in his memory, the silver-haired boy in front of him was indeed much stronger.

Kakashi in the original timeline was indeed a super genius, but because he stood out so much among his peers, he never truly faced a peer who surpassed him in every aspect and whom he had to desperately try to catch up with.

Kakashi from my own timeline was completely defeated by me back in the Ninja Academy days, and tasted the bitterness of defeat and the gap in strength early on.

Later, at the cemetery, he was deeply moved by his own words about "only by being strong enough can one avoid falling into the desperate dilemma of choosing between two options that his father faced back then," and a strong desire to become stronger was planted in his heart.

Over the past year, Kakashi has received guidance from him on numerous occasions. As a result, Kakashi, who is only ten years old now, has already reached the level of a full-fledged Jonin in terms of overall strength, which is more than two years ahead of his counterpart in the original timeline!

Moreover, they have now begun to learn the secrets of Lightning Release ninjutsu.

If, in this timeline, a pivotal event similar to the "Battle of Kannabi Bridge" were to occur again two years later...

At that time, Kakashi's strength had most likely reached the level of an elite Jonin!

A twelve-year-old elite Jonin.

Although it's not as unreasonable as Itachi Uchiha from the original timeline, who awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan at the age of eleven and initially possessed Kage-level strength.

However, among ninjas without special bloodlines, this is already an achievement at the highest level.

"Next, I'm really looking forward to seeing what surprises Kakashi can bring to our joint research with this foundation."

Why are you copying Kakashi?

Now, obediently follow the Lightning Release ninjutsu!

Kakashi looked at this peer in front of him, whose talent, strength, and wisdom were unfathomable, and even his ability to "teach others" was unfathomable to him.

The initial resentment was gradually replaced by a complex emotion.

Catching up might be difficult, but at least... he can climb up the steps laid out by the other party as quickly as possible!

Then, perhaps one day, he will be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with them, or even surpass them in some areas, in his own unique way!

"I will." Kakashi dispelled the lightning armor on his body and nodded.

"Oh, right."

Shinichi seemed to remember something and added, "I heard that Minato-senpai returned to the village three days ago. Minato-senpai's insights into nerve reactions are among the best in the ninja world. The core and most difficult essence of the Lightning Release Chakra Mode lies precisely in the deep and stable strengthening of the nerve reflex system. In this regard, if the two of us study it behind closed doors, progress may be very slow."

"So, if you have the chance these days, please go and communicate with and consult with Senior Minato on my behalf. Discuss the problems you are currently facing, as well as our preliminary research results and ideas with him. With Senior Minato's experience and vision, he will definitely be able to provide us with extremely valuable suggestions, which will greatly accelerate our research progress on the Lightning Release Chakra Mode."

Upon hearing this, Kakashi was taken aback.

While it was supposed to be an exchange and consultation, in the process, Shinichi would inevitably reveal the secrets of Lightning Release ninjutsu that he had currently researched to Minato-sensei.

This is equivalent to sharing the precious knowledge of Lightning Release techniques that Shinichi painstakingly researched with Minato Namikaze.

But then Kakashi recalled Shinichi's past words and actions; he seemed never to be stingy in sharing knowledge and power with his companions.

This magnanimity and vision touched Kakashi once again.

He didn't ask any further questions, but simply nodded earnestly and agreed, "Okay! I'll go find Mr. Minato and ask him for advice."

Zhen nodded: "Okay, let's stop here for today's training."

Kakashi didn't say much. After turning around, his figure lightly rose and fell a few times, disappearing at the edge of the woods in the training field.

A future Kakashi who may be proficient in both Lightning Release ninjutsu and White Fang sword techniques.

In the future, there may be another Minato Namikaze who has reached the pinnacle of speed and reflexes, and may even combine Lightning Release ninjutsu with space-time ninjutsu.

Shinichi felt increasingly at ease about this, even with a hint of anticipation.

Indeed, he considered Minato Namikaze as the strongest rival on his path to becoming Hokage.

However, after the battle in the Land of Lightning, Shinichi's mindset has undergone a subtle change.

Rivals? Competitors?

Get stronger, the stronger the better.

No matter how strong you become in the future, you'll still have to work for me obediently!

After saying goodbye to Kakashi, Shinichi did not leave the training ground. Instead, he turned and headed to another relatively quiet corner surrounded by trees.

There, two young girls were undergoing their respective cultivation under the meticulous guidance of the two shadow clones he had left behind.

"Kakashi's gone?" Seeing Shinichi's true form approaching, Shizune stopped her practice, pouted slightly, and said with a hint of resentment in her voice.

Shinichi was clearly their classmate, but that tactless Kakashi would always come over and monopolize Shinichi's time.

Although Shinichi's shadow clone technique was equally effective, leading to their phenomenal progress...

But a shadow clone is still a shadow clone; it always feels a little off.

"You must be tired after a day of practice?"

Shinichi seemed completely oblivious to Shizune's little scheme. Seeing that Kurenai had also stopped fighting, sheathed her sword, and was breathing slightly heavily, he smiled gently and said, "That's enough for today. Get ready to rest. It's time for dinner."

"yeah!"

Upon hearing this, Jingyin immediately cheered, instantly forgetting all the fatigue from her cultivation and her little complaints.

She was especially relieved that Kakashi had never intended to stay for dinner!

Half an hour later, the clatter of pots and pans filled the air, and the enticing aroma of food permeated the training ground.

"I heard that Tsunade-sensei is going back to the village soon! That's great, it's been so long since I've seen her." Shizune mumbled excitedly, her mouth full of delicious food.

"Yes, Tsunade-sensei is back, and our Class 10 can be complete again." Kurenai Yuhi said expectantly as she ate a small bite.

"Then you two must work hard and try to solidify your basic strength before Tsunade returns, so you can surprise her then," Shinichi said with a smile, serving them food and encouraging them.

"Huh? Super Strength's chakra control requirements are too high. Although Shinichi, you explained it very clearly and demonstrated it very well, I still feel it's so difficult. The timing of chakra gathering and release is always just a little bit off..." Shizune immediately made a bitter face.

"No rush, take your time."