I founded the "Bragging Cult" in Naruto.

Chapter 86 The highest honor for a boy is to successfully fulfill the phrase "You're amazing."

Seeing the change in the short sword, Tatsuma recalled the scene a year ago when Orochimaru, as the examiner, tested him and Minato's graduation. It seemed that Orochimaru had also used this technique back then.

Tatsuma had a deep impression of that scene because he had used the Lion's Mane Technique taught by Jiraiya, and his hair, enhanced by chakra, became as tough as steel wire.

Orochimaru, wielding the Wind Blade, casually chopped at his hair. It was the first time Tatsuma had felt the powerlessness brought about by the absolute difference in strength.

In fact, Sakumo Hatake, who was stronger than Orochimaru at the present stage, also "fought" against Tatsuma and Minato. Tatsuma was even weaker at that time, so the gap between the two should have been even greater.

However, Sakumo Hatake was so good that Tatsuma at the time couldn't muster any sense of danger or powerlessness; he could only feel restraint.

Now that he has the opportunity to learn this ninjutsu, Tatsuma is deeply troubled. After all, with his remarkable sensory talent, he can sense that Orochimaru has lost very little chakra.

In other words, the Wind Blade Technique doesn't require much chakra to execute or maintain, which is exactly the ninjutsu that best suits Tatsuma's current situation.

In terms of destructive power, the Rasengan he secretly practiced was larger, but it also consumed more energy and could not be maintained for a long time like the Wind Blade. It was more suitable for explosive attempts at key points.

Other ninjutsu, such as fire, earth, and water elemental ninjutsu, are all closely related to the amount of chakra the user possesses.

However, Wind Release is not so demanding in this respect, but focuses more on the control of chakra, such as compressing the wind created by chakra to give the technique a sharper nature.

Because of this characteristic, among the four elemental ninjutsu he has learned, Tatsuma's favorite is Wind Release.

Seeing Tatsuma's eyes light up, Orochimaru smiled and asked, "Can you understand this technique?"

Tatsuma didn't answer immediately, but instead carefully sensed the wind blade in Orochimaru's hand. After a while, he said, "Sealing technique?"

"That's right." Orochimaru's eyes showed admiration as he said, "Many people think that sealing techniques are separate from elemental escaping techniques, but after studying with Mito-sama for so long, you should understand that now."

Attribute-based escape techniques and sealing techniques are inherently mutually reinforcing and complementary. For example, the Four Purple Flame Formation borrows heavily from the ideas of fire-based escape techniques, while the Water Prison Technique from Kirigakure borrows the characteristics of sealing techniques.

Maintaining the form of most ninjutsu requires a large amount of chakra, from the five elemental ninjutsu to chakra scalpels made of pure chakra. However, once a seal is formed, it only requires very little chakra to maintain.

Just like the Wind Blade in my hand, it's not simply wind-style chakra, but a porous, solidified form condensed from chakra. By arranging these porous structures to form a sealing technique, it can maintain its form for a very long time.

As he spoke, Orochimaru lightly swung his Wind Blade, which sliced ​​into the desk, but instead of cutting through easily, it got stuck. Orochimaru continued:

"And because of the seal, although it has the sharpness that wind-style chakra should have, it does not have the strong cutting ability of wind-style ninjutsu."

"But that day."

Tatsuma opened his mouth, intending to mention how easily Orochimaru had cut his hair before, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he realized what had happened.

Orochimaru, seeing Tatsuma's sudden realization, nodded and said, "The porous structure allows you to input flowing wind-style chakra at any time, like this."

"Swoosh~"

The wind blade instantly sliced ​​through the table that was stuck in it, leaving a deep cut mark. Orochimaru continued, "The solidified porous structure arrangement allows you to not need to consider the direction of chakra output."

The value of this technique lies in maximizing the cutting power of a chakra blade with the least amount of chakra in the shortest time.

"Porous structure. This doesn't seem like some kind of ancient ninjutsu."

Tatsuma looked at Orochimaru, who also gave a humble smile and said, "I made a minor modification. Wind Blade is a B-rank ninjutsu, but my Wind Blade might not be. It depends on which one you learn."

"Lord Orochimaru, you've gone to so much trouble to explain a new technique, how could I possibly refuse?"

Upon hearing Tatsuma's answer, Orochimaru nodded, his appreciation for Tatsuma deepening, and he even jokingly said with amusement, "Then you'd better be prepared not to be able to go to the battlefield."

"Does this mean I can't go to war if I can't learn it? That's some joke-telling ability."

While inwardly grumbling, Tatsuma outwardly maintained a polite smile, and Orochimaru untied a scroll from his vest and handed it to Tatsuma, saying:

"You now have two mission scrolls and one ninjutsu scroll. The choice is yours."

"I understand. Thank you for your help today, Lord Orochimaru."

Tatsuma took the ninjutsu scroll from Orochimaru. Both missions were to begin the day after tomorrow. If he could learn Orochimaru's improved Wind Blade technique within those two days, he could join the battle team.

If you can't learn it, then you can only follow the game and obediently become a civil engineer. Wait! A game?!

Tatsuma, who had already turned and started to walk away, suddenly stopped, turned back, and asked, "Lord Orochimaru, if this ninjutsu wasn't personally improved by you, and you only just obtained the scroll, how long would it take you to learn it?"

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes, pondered for a moment, and said, "It won't take more than three days."

Orochimaru was extremely confident because he was proficient in wind-style blades and had a deep understanding of wind-style chakra nature transformation. Although he had not received guidance from a master like Mito Uzumaki in sealing techniques, his skill level was still quite good.

He possesses all the necessary conditions to learn this improved version of Wind Blade. All he needs is to understand ninjutsu, construct a porous chakra structure, and solidify it using sealing techniques. Three days at most.

Upon hearing Orochimaru's answer, Tatsuma pursed his lips and then said, "Even a genius like you needs this long to learn? But it seems I can only go to the battlefield after learning it in two days."

"Lord Orochimaru, how about we make a bet? I bet I can learn this ninjutsu within 36 hours. If I win, you can't stop me from going to the front lines for any reason, okay?"

"An interesting suggestion, I accept. I'll bet you'll need at least 36 hours to master this technique. However, you only mentioned what happens if you win the bet, not what happens if I win."

"Well, if you bet right, then you're really good!"

After Tatsuma finished speaking, Orochimaru's lips twitched visibly. Finally, Orochimaru said, "As expected of someone who was taught by both Jiraiya and Tsunade."

(End of this chapter)