Naruto: I, Shikotsumyaku, Byakugan Princess

Chapter 72 Wind and Water 2
Hui Li looked at the winding bloodline on her hand.

Folding motion.

The snake uses its head and tail as fulcrums, contracting and extending its body to form folds and wrinkles similar to those of an accordion.

Even the movement patterns of snakes are completely reproduced through the form changes of ninjutsu.

The wind serpent, formed from wind-style chakra, can cause alien-like cuts even when it merely crawls on her hand.

Most importantly, the sharp wind-style chakra was controlled extremely well.

The injury is only on the surface. The extreme sharpness of the wind release makes the wound look frightening, but in fact it will be completely healed by the next day, without even leaving a scar.

Agile, cohesive, and in control.

Looking at the wind serpent still hovering in the sky, showing no signs of dissipating.

For the first time, Hui Li realized the profound knowledge behind the so-called transformation of form, and the arrogance of a transmigrator with foresight completely vanished.

This isn't a comic book; this is the world.

The world's depth far surpasses what was depicted in the comics of the previous life.

He stared intently at the tiny scales on the wind serpent's tail. As the tail swayed, countless sharp, blade-like air currents rubbed against each other, producing a terrifying sound.

"Wind Release - Wind Serpent's Wanderer, extremely fast, adept at tracking and ambushing."

Even a low-ranking ninja could use it with their chakra; its power was rather ordinary, but quite a few ninjas had died from it.

Kazama used hand seals to manipulate the wind serpent, causing it to disappear quickly.

It could be seen in Gray Glass's white eyes.

The strangely colored wind-style chakra still existed, like a venomous snake lurking in the grass, waiting for its chance to strike.

If a ninja without the Byakugan were to accidentally get close and be bitten by this extremely fast wind serpent, their fate would be uncertain.

"sharp."

Gray Glass's heartfelt praise.

The ANBU members she encountered in the Hidden Mist Village didn't have this skill.

The timing of releasing various ninjutsu is very precise, but the ninjutsu itself is mechanical and rigid, like a skill panel set in a game.

Playing with elemental escape techniques.

The ninjutsu released by genjutsu and taijutsu-type ninjas is no match for Kazama Koshi, a ninjutsu-type ninja; they are frighteningly weak.

A tiny wind snake.

The perfect combination of changes in nature and form integrates the wind and the snake's extreme speed and stealth.

Compared to the later stages of the ninja world where piloting giant robots and instantly destroying the entire map, it is precisely this unique ingenuity that allows Hui Li to perceive the magnificence of the ninja world.

"Changes in the shape of water cannons, water blades, etc., can be combined with changes in the high-pressure properties of water escape. Changes in the form of beasts such as fish and dragons can be combined with the flow in the property changes."

If you had used Beast Form Water Release when fighting me, you wouldn't have exposed any openings so easily, and I wouldn't have been able to get close to you so quickly.

"Practice your Water Release techniques diligently, don't... bury your talent."

At this point, Kazama Koshi's voice suddenly lowered.

Hui Li noticed something was off about Kazama Etsu, but she didn't bother to investigate. These days, everyone has a story to tell; as long as she could learn something from him, everything else was secondary.

"I had my chakra attributes tested the day before yesterday."

"Two types: wind and water?"

Although it was a question, Kazama Koshi's tone was very certain.

If it weren't for Wind Release, it's unlikely that Hairi would have been able to come here to learn the nature transformations of Wind Release.

"All five types are available."

The room fell silent for a moment.

The wind serpent appeared and disappeared in space, and the stable wind release chakra began to fluctuate.

"Do you want to take a broad and wide-ranging approach, like the third generation?"

Kazama Etsu said seriously.

I will never mention the so-called Water Escape Specialization again.

To be born with all five attributes and then choose to specialize in only one is a true waste of talent.

"I want both breadth and specialization."

"I also do not intend to give up physical skills."

A childish voice echoed throughout the room.

Kazama looked at the incredibly serious-looking Hui Li with disbelief, thinking she was just daydreaming.

"Do you know how long it took me to master Wind Release to this level? It's both broad and specialized. Who else can do that?"

"I can."

Hui Li spoke with unwavering confidence. He formed hand seals and activated the Shadow Clone Technique.

Boom!

Smoke and dust exploded.

Two shadow clones appeared, one on the left and one on the right. The one on the left was still looking at Kazama with a confident expression, while the one on the right raised its palm, and water was already emerging from the center of its palm, transforming into a snake shape under its control.

"This...this is...a shadow clone?"

Kazama watched as the shadow clones practiced Water Release form transformations on the side, and immediately understood what Hairi was relying on.

Use shadow clones that can transmit knowledge and feelings to accelerate cultivation.

What a brilliant ninjutsu strategy!

In this way, if five clones are created, each responsible for cultivating a different chakra nature, it would be truly possible to become a versatile ninja with both broad knowledge and specialized skills.

And that's not all.

The development of ninjutsu is inherently very dangerous; every failed attempt to develop ninjutsu can lead to injury or even death.

The Shadow Clone Technique can perfectly solve this problem.

This is practically an all-powerful cultivation accelerator.

Kazama Kotsu instantly realized the immense value of the Shadow Clone Technique; each Shadow Clone created represented a doubling of the speed at which one could train in ninjutsu.

In theory, as long as you have enough chakra and can withstand fatigue, your training speed can be increased indefinitely.

"The problem with chakra..."

"It's been resolved."

Hui Li was straightforward.

With the Eight Gates fully mastered, as long as her life force continues, her chakra will never be lacking. Once the Reverse Eight Gates are fully developed and she devours the Tailed Beasts, her life force will be inexhaustible.

Shadow Clone Technique, Eight Gates Formation.

She has already obtained the two most important things she came to Konoha.

Everything is ready except for the final push.

"How about we exchange the training method for Wind Release: Nature Transformation for the method of using Shadow Clone Jutsu?"

"You're revealing the method for creating shadow clones in advance? Aren't you afraid I'll go back on my word?" Kazama stared at Gray, his dark green eyes growing even deeper.

"I have benefited greatly from your teachings on form transformation."

Hui Li said with a smile.

Despite past grievances, Kazama answered her questions and suggested that she specialize in Water Release techniques.

Although the conclusion was wrong, she accepted the favor.

While the Shadow Clone Technique is a bug-like technique, it's not something anyone can use. Naruto's ability to ignore fatigue relies on his animalistic physique and unwavering willpower.

Gray Glass possesses physical control.

It can allow the brain to directly block out some of the feeling of fatigue. If it is really too uncomfortable, it can temporarily block out the pain nerves.

The Shadow Clone cheat requires coordination with other cheats to be used.

Given Kazama Koshi's frail and weak physique, and his extremely weak mental state, he couldn't possibly create several cultivation clones even if he worked himself to death.

The dream of infinitely accelerating one's cultivation is like a flower in a mirror or the moon's reflection in water.

It is something that can be hoped for but not reached.

Looking at Hui Li's sincere face, Kazama felt her trust.

Most importantly, he really wanted to see what a true all-around ninja looked like.
Considering Hai Ri's young age and her seemingly bright future, Kazama couldn't help but feel doubtful:
"Your belief in becoming stronger is unwavering, but why is that?"

Faced with Kazama Etsu's question, Hairi couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Sometimes even she herself doesn't understand why she's so obsessed with becoming stronger.

He could have easily lived a comfortable life in any peaceful city with his Jonin-level strength, but he insisted on coming to the dangerous Konoha.

It wasn't until she mastered the Eight Gates Formation that the extremely strong sense of security made Hui Li suddenly understand what she wanted.

Looking out the window, Hui Li slowly said:
"I once experienced a huge disaster, and my mind was often in turmoil. Only by constantly becoming stronger could I feel a little more at ease."

Kazama followed Hairi's gaze and looked out the window.

Konoha is safe and peaceful, but who knows when misfortune will strike?

For peace of mind?
That's a reason that's hard to refuse.

Separation of handprints.

The wind serpent, hidden in the air, hissed and eventually vanished quietly.

(End of this chapter)