Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

Hiruko crouched down and ran his fingers over the engraving. "Next, you need to learn to control the shape of your sword energy."

Is it as sharp as a knife, or as thin as a needle?

Should we launch a straight attack or take a roundabout approach?

These all require understanding the weaknesses of the human body's structure through medical knowledge.

He suddenly brought his two fingers together, and a spiraling sword aura shot out, leaving a perfect circular cut on the tree trunk. "For example, by making the sword aura rotate, you can increase the cutting area and penetration power."

Hanabi looked at the cut on the tree trunk and suddenly remembered Naruto's Wind Release: Rasenshuriken.

She realized that the sword energy taught by Hiruko might be a product of combining the rotation of the Rasengan with the cutting of a chakra scalpel.

"Then... once I can skillfully unleash sword energy, will I be able to develop my own attribute variations?" she asked expectantly.

"of course."

Hiruko stood up and looked up at the distant sky. "Wind attribute increases cutting power, lightning attribute paralyzes nerves, fire attribute causes burns... but a true strongman is not limited to a single attribute."

He suddenly turned around, a sharp glint in his eyes. "For example, you could try combining wind and thunder to create sword energy that can both cut and paralyze; or you could fuse fire and water to form corrosive steam sword energy."

Fireworks made my heart surge with emotion.

She seemed to see herself standing on the battlefield, waving her hands, and countless colorful sword energies fell like raindrops, instantly crushing the enemy.

But she quickly calmed down and remembered Hiruko's earlier warning.

"Brother Sheren, are these advanced attribute changes... dangerous?" she asked in a low voice.

"Extremely dangerous."

Hiruko's expression turned serious. "The nature change of chakra is like a chemical reaction; the slightest carelessness can trigger an explosion."

For example, when wind and thunder combine, static electricity is generated. If not controlled properly, you might get shocked first.

When fire and water combine, they produce high-temperature steam, which can easily burn the meridians if one is not careful.

He gently patted Hanabi's shoulder. "So, before you try attribute changes, you must first fully master the release of basic sword energy and have a deep enough understanding of medical ninjutsu."

Fireworks nodded solemnly.

She knew she was still far from that point, but at least for now, she had found her way forward.

"Brother Sheren, I will try my best," she said firmly, her eyes shining with determination.

"I believe you." Hiruko smiled slightly, took out a scroll from his bosom and handed it to her. "This is 'The Fundamentals of Chakra Control,' which records in detail the morphological changes and nature changes of chakra, as well as the core principles of medical ninjutsu."

Go back and study it carefully. Feel free to ask me anything you don't understand.

Fireworks took the scroll and carefully put it into her bosom.

She looked up at Hiruko and suddenly noticed a hint of weariness in his eyes.

"Brother Sheren, are you... alright?" she asked with concern.

"It's nothing, I'm just a little tired."

Beiruko waved his hand, turned and walked towards the mansion, "Remember, cultivation is not something that can be accomplished overnight."

Don't be impatient for quick success, and don't be discouraged by temporary setbacks.

"If you persevere, you will definitely become a ninja as excellent as your older sister Hinata—no, an even stronger ninja than her."

Hanabi watched Hiruko's retreating figure, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

She gripped the scroll tightly in her arms and turned to walk towards the training ground.

The afterglow of the setting sun bathed her in a golden light.

From today onward, she will cultivate herself even more diligently.

Not only for himself, but also to live up to Hiruko's expectations.

She believed that one day, she would be able to unleash that dazzling yet deadly sword energy, just like him, and become a legend of the Hyuga clan and even the entire ninja world.

Hanabi followed Hiruko's gaze and saw Neji standing in the shadows of the corridor in the corner. His figure was tall and straight, but he exuded a sense of loneliness. After hearing their conversation, Neji was slightly taken aback, but then he resumed his aloof and distant demeanor.

"Toneri-nii, Neji-nii-nii..." Hanabi said with some worry. She knew that Neji-nii-nii had always been burdened by the heavy shackles of the caged bird, and had a pride and pain in his heart that was difficult for others to understand.

Hiruko sighed softly and said slowly, "Hanabi, Neji is a rare genius. His talent and comprehension far surpass those of ordinary people."

But geniuses are also more prone to danger because they always strive to push their limits, neglecting the inherent risks.

He walked up to Neji, his gaze calm and profound, as if he could see through Neji's stubbornness and resentment deep within his heart.

"Neji, you heard what I just said to Hanabi. Cultivating sword energy is no child's play, especially for someone like you who doesn't have a solid foundation in medical ninjutsu. If you try it rashly, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Neji slightly raised his head, his gaze meeting Hiruko's, a hint of stubbornness flashing in his eyes: "I understand, but I will not easily give up the opportunity to become stronger."

"I will break free from the shackles of the Hyuga clan with my own strength."

Hiruko frowned slightly. He understood Neji's feelings, but he was even more aware of the dangers of the path of cultivation.

"Neji, becoming stronger is not something that can be achieved overnight, nor can it be accomplished by brute force."

You possess unique talents in Byakugan and Gentle Fist. If you can combine these with sword qi cultivation, you might be able to forge your own path.

But the prerequisite is that you must ensure your own safety.

He paused, then continued, "I know you have your own obsessions, but deep obsessions often make people lose their minds."

During the cultivation process, you must always keep a clear mind and ask me or Huahuo for advice when you encounter problems.

While we can't watch over you every second, we can at least offer some assistance if you encounter danger.

Neji was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded: "I understand, Toneri-nii."

I will proceed with caution.

Upon seeing this, Bei Liuhu felt somewhat relieved.

He turned to Hanabi and said, "Hanabi, you should also communicate more with Neji."

You are all geniuses of the Hyuga clan. Only by learning from and encouraging each other can you progress together.

Hanabi nodded vigorously: "I understand, Brother Sheren."

I will train hard with Neji-nii.

In the days that followed, Hanabi and Neji began their arduous training under Hiruko's guidance.

With her understanding of medical ninjutsu and a solid foundation, Hanabi quickly mastered the basic techniques of releasing sword energy.

Although the sword energy she released was not yet powerful enough, it was already taking shape and was able to draw sharp trajectories in the air.

Neji, on the other hand, demonstrated his amazing talent and comprehension.

He combined the insight of his Byakugan with the power generation techniques of Gentle Fist to make a unique improvement to the release of sword energy.

Chapter 232

The sword energy he releases is more concealed and sudden, often striking the target before the enemy can react.

However, the path of cultivation is not always smooth sailing.

As Neji deepened his training, he gradually encountered some difficulties.

When he tried to add attributes to his sword energy, he was always unable to control the changes in chakra stably, which caused the sword energy to often go out of control. He even almost injured himself once.

Upon learning of this, Hiruko immediately rushed over to examine Neji's body.

He discovered that Neji's chakra was somewhat disordered and his meridians were damaged due to excessive training.

"Neji, you're too eager for quick success."

Hiruko said seriously, "Cultivating attribute sword energy requires a gradual approach and cannot be achieved overnight."

Your most important task right now is to adjust your state and restore the balance of chakra within your body.

Neji lowered his head, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes: "Toneri-nii, I know I was wrong."

I will follow your instructions and take good care of my health before continuing my cultivation.

Under Hiruko's meticulous care, Neji's health gradually recovered.

This was also because in his previous life he felt sorry for this silly boy; otherwise, he wouldn't have bothered playing with him at all.

Neji stopped being impatient for quick results and instead calmed down to seriously study the nature transformation of chakra and the techniques for releasing sword energy.

After a period of effort, he finally succeeded in releasing sword energy with wind attributes.

The sword energy roared out like a whirlwind, cleaving the trees in half at the waist in the distance.

Hanabi felt both envious and happy for Neji when she saw him successfully unleash his elemental sword energy.

"Neji-nii-san, you're amazing!" She ran over excitedly, her eyes sparkling with admiration.

Neji smiled slightly and said, "I have to thank Toneri for his guidance and your encouragement."

"Without my older brother, I wouldn't have achieved what I have today."

Hiruko looked at the two of them and felt very gratified.

He knew that Hanabi and Neji both had enormous potential, and as long as they persevered in their training, they would surely become top-tier ninjas in the future.

"Alright, none of you should be arrogant or complacent."

Hiruko said, "The path of cultivation is still very long, and there is still much for you to learn and improve."

Next, you will continue to study the nature changes of chakra in depth and try to develop more sword auras with different attributes.

At the same time, don't forget to solidify your medical ninjutsu foundation so you can better protect yourself during training.

Hanabi and Neji replied in unison, "Yes, Toneri-nii! We will definitely do our best."

Hiruko's lips curled into a confident smile. He knew that after witnessing his astonishing demonstration and hearing about the training conditions, Neji would be unable to restrain himself and would try to develop and replicate it on his own.

In this cruel ninja world, who can resist stronger power? Without power, one is like an ant, trampled upon at will, unable even to protect what one has.

Neji, the genius of the Hyuga clan, had long been stuck in a bottleneck of his strength and longed to break through it.

He had read the comic, knew about Might Guy's glorious achievements, and understood that Rock Lee, who had mastered the Eight Gates, would surely soar through the skies like Guy in the future.

Neji would never willingly be surpassed by his comrades and only be able to look up at their backs in the future. Moreover, in the manga, he ended up with a tragic ending where he was killed by a wooden splinter. How could this not make him feel a sense of urgency?

In the manga, he was able to fight to the death to protect Hinata, but in the current treacherous ninja world, who can predict what tomorrow will bring?