Well, isn't this sothing? Hearing Uchiha Akira's words, Kakashi couldn't help but exclaim inwardly, Unbelievable!
So, he can teach others things he hasn't fully mastered himself? It's like how so people are single yet act like relationship gurus, giving advice to others on how to date.
But if it were anyone else saying this, it would just seem like misguided advice or nonsense. However, coming from Uchiha Akira...
"I've heard so rumors-Akira, do you also know how to perform the Chidori?" After a brief pause, Kakashi asked Uchiha Akira directly.
Chidori was the one jutsu Kakashi had spent years developing, his unique creation. Yet, there were whispers that Uchiha Akira could use it as well. Kakashi had always been curious about this, and now that the opportunity had arisen, he naturally had to ask.
"Of course!" Uchiha Akira responded candidly with a nod. Then, without a hint of sha, he added, "Just because you created the Chidori, doesn't an soone else couldn't co up with it too, right?"
"Lightning Release techniques can often overlap. Isn't there a saying that goes, 'If there's a resemblance, it's purely coincidental!""
Kakashi's eyebrow twitched slightly at this, his expression as if asking, Do you really think I'm that gullible?
He admitted to knowing it, but as for how he learned it, Uchiha Akira wasn't about to share that. During his ti using the Life Simulator, he had encountered Kakashi more than a few tis, even getting caught up in a storyline where Naruto had taken him out.
After Shisui-sensei died and left him two million ryo in inheritance, Akira had imdiately used it for a simulation, selecting jutsu learning experiences.
With his Sharingan's three-tomoe activation, he had witnessed Kakashi using Chidori countless tis in the Life Simulator. Combined with his own dual affinity for lightning and fire, it was natural that he had mastered Chidori within the simulator.
Kakashi earned his title as the Copy Ninja with just one Sharingan, so why shouldn't others learn from him? Rember in the original story when Lee used the Shadow of the Dancing Leaf on Sasuke during the Chunin Exams, and Sasuke imdiately copied it to create the Lion's Barrage?
And Naruto—he was even more shaless, not even bothering to change the na, just calling it "Naruto Uzumaki Barrage!"
So, it's fitting that Kakashi's disciples are also adept at copying techniques, right? As for what Kakashi was thinking at the mont, well...
Uchiha Akira then pulled out a balloon and began instructing Naruto on how to train by making the balloon burst.
"By the way, Kakashi, why don't you demonstrate the Rasengan for Naruto?" After explaining the training thod, Uchiha Akira turned to Kakashi with a request. Upon hearing this, Kakashi's expression turned to one of pure resignation.
So now you're going to use as your demonstration tool?
"What's the matter? You're the Fourth Hokage's student, aren't you? Surely you know how to use Rasengan. Or is it that you don't want Naruto to learn it?" Uchiha Akira teased, noticing Kakashi's reluctant look.
Sighing, Kakashi realized he had no choice. If he didn't demonstrate the Rasengan, it would either imply that he couldn't use it, or that he didn't want to teach it to Naruto.
So, Kakashi raised his hand, and in no ti, a Rasengan the size of a small ball appeared in his palm. "Naruto, this is the Rasengan. The key feature is that it doesn't require any hand seals, making it very convenient to use."
Using Kakashi as a tool for the demonstration, Uchiha Akira then turned to Naruto and said, "Alright, Naruto, got it?"
"Yes, I got it!" Naruto nodded vigorously, full of motivation to train.
"By the way, Kakashi, you know Rasengan, but I've rarely seen you use it," Uchiha Akira remarked after noticing Naruto had already started practicing on his own.
"This jutsu is powerful, but it doesn't suit my style. It lacks the piercing speed of Lightning Release, making it harder to land a hit, and it consus a lot of chakra," Kakashi explained, shaking his head.
That makes sense, Uchiha Akira thought. While the Rasengan is indeed strong, it doesn't have the sa destructive power as Chidori. The Sharingan enhances vision, and Lightning Release boosts cellular activity, so Chidori's rapid thrusts naturally have a higher hit rate than the Rasengan. Given Kakashi's limited chakra reserves, it's no wonder he's cautious about using
it.
As for Naruto in the original story... well, that's a different matter. While everyone else had to manage their chakra carefully, Naruto was like a player in infinite energy mode, tossing Rasengans left and right without a care.
Whenever Naruto tapped into the Nine-Tails' chakra, he could summon hundreds of shadow clones, each wielding a massive Rasengan to smash into the Nine-Tails. The na "chakra beast" wasn't an exaggeration.
So, with Kakashi as a reference, Uchiha Akira decided that Chidori was indeed more suited to him than Rasengan.
"Heh heh heh," Might Guy chuckled, clearly enjoying Kakashi's mont of discomfort. After all these years of rivalry, seeing Kakashi in a tough spot was a rare treat for him. "Rasengan is indeed a powerful jutsu, but it's an A-rank technique. Isn't it a bit late to start training it now?" Hyuga Hiashi comnted, surprised.
It made sense. They were already on their way to the border of the Land of Wind, with about ten days left before they arrived. Starting to learn a new jutsu now seed like terrible timing.
Although Hiashi wasn't worried about Naruto's chakra, being the Nine-Tails' jinchuriki, learning a jutsu wasn't just about having lots of chakra.
"Hiashi-sama, care to make a bet? Let's see if Naruto can master the Rasengan before we reach the Land of Wind's border," Uchiha Akira suggested with a smile.
"Oh? And what's the wager?" Hiashi asked, intrigued by Uchiha Akira's confidence, though he
still believed Naruto didn't have a chance of learning the Rasengan so quickly.
"If you win, I'll give you a secret-one that involves evolving the Byakugan into the
Tenseigan. How does that sound?" Uchiha Akira proposed with a grin.
"The Byakugan evolving into the Tenseigan?!" Hiashi's face showed shock. The Byakugan could evolve? Into sothing called the Tenseigan?
"What do you an?" Hiashi asked, shaken by the revelation.
"Well, you'll find out if you win the bet," Uchiha Akira replied with a light chuckle.
"Alright, but what do you want if you win?" After a brief pause, considering that his chances of winning were high, Hiashi nodded and asked.
"Just a small price-a ten million ryo, perhaps?" Uchiha Akira suggested after a mont of
thought.
Everyone in the squad exchanged curious glances. Uchiha Akira was known for being a bit of a penny-pincher, but it seed that his reputation was well-deserved.
"Fine, ten million it is," Hiashi agreed without much hesitation. As the head of the Hyuga
clan, he was quite wealthy, so the amount didn't faze him.
Seeing Hiashi agree, Uchiha Akira couldn't help but smile. That's ten million ryo in the bag. With
that, I can afford another simulation, even at Kage level!
Suddenly, Hiashi seed much more agreeable in Uchiha Akira's eyes—after all, he was unknowingly investing in his future son-in-law's ninja training. The old man had no idea
what kind of talent Naruto really had.
With that, Uchiha Akira turned to glance at Naruto. This whole bet is really just a way to showcase Naruto's abilities to his future father-in-law. Once Hiashi sees Naruto's potential with his own eyes, he'll be practically begging to give Hinata's hand in marriage, dowry be damned!
"We're dood..." Nara Shikaku muttered to himself, shaking his head after witnessing Uchiha Akira and Hiashi seal the deal.
"Oh? Shikaku, do you think Hiashi-sama will lose?" Akimichi Choza asked, puzzled by Shikaku's reaction.
"Whether Hiashi wins or loses, I'm certain you'll end up losing," Shikaku replied, glancing
sympathetically at Choza.
What does that an? Choza thought, utterly confused. This bet is between Hiashi-sama and Uchiha Akira-what does it have to do with ?
"Well, there's a town not far ahead. It's almost ti for lunch. How about we stop there for a al?" Yamanaka Inoichi suggested at that mont.
"Sounds good!" Uchiha Akira, acting as the squad leader, agreed with a nod.
Once they arrived in the town, Choza's eyes imdiately locked onto a barbecue restaurant.
"I've been here a few tis before. Their grilled at is amazing!" he said, enthusiastically
recomnding the place.
However, Uchiha Akira coughed lightly and objected, "Grilled at isn't suitable. It's too greasy and won't be good for travel. We should grab so rice balls instead. When we're out
on a mission, we should embrace a spirit of endurance."
"Didn't the Hokage give you a 3-million-ryo budget for this mission?" Kakashi asked, puzzled by Uchiha Akira's insistence, given the funds they had.
"We need to be frugal with our spending. It's only the first day, after all. We can't go
splurging on luxuries," Uchiha Akira replied without missing a beat, leading the way to a shop
selling rice balls.
"I knew it..." Nara Shikaku sighed, muttering to himself with a mix of amusent and
resignation.
At Shikaku's words, Choza suddenly realized what he had ant earlier. So that's why he said
I'd lose... Given my appetite, how could a few rice balls possibly satisfy ?
"Damn it, I thought 3 million ryo would be enough for three simulations. But at this rate, I'll
be lucky if it's enough for two!" Uchiha Akira grumbled as he watched Choza and Naruto
compete in a rice ball eating contest, both devouring hundreds of rice balls.
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Note: If you are interested, you can read up to chapter 136 at /Emiko1.
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