Chapter 14: I've Lost Interest in Fire Release (1/2)

Three directions, with one being a filler "abandon" option.

Abandoning was out of the question. Even if he chose either of the first two with his eyes closed, it wouldn't be a loss.

Whether it was ten times the chakra consumption for turning all fire releases into Amaterasu, or a 70% reduction in consumption turning all jutsu into fire release, both seemed beneficial.

It was just difficult to choose.

'If I solve the chakra problem, then the consumption of all fire release Amaterasu wouldn't be a problem.'

'But the Blazing Technique also seems pretty powerful...'

Among the attributes of the Blazing Technique, aside from converting all jutsu into blazing techniques, there was another special entry.

"You can learn any jutsu."

That naturally included Wood Release and other bloodline limit techniques.

'Hmm... Fire Wood Release? Fire Dragon Release? Thousand-Handed Fire Buddha?'

Wakaho tried to let his imagination run wild, but he found that both choices had their own merits.

In the end, he definitely needed to solve the chakra issue.

So, the consumption could be disregarded for now.

Amaterasu, also known as the "Flames of Hell," had impressive descriptions, but its battle record was inconsistent.

However, Amaterasu's power was indeed unmatched.

Imagine, if he used Great Fire Annihilation to cast Amaterasu multiple times, wouldn't the ninja world be scorched?

But choosing Amaterasu flames...

In the early stages, he would basically say goodbye to regular fire release.

Ten times the consumption...

With his current chakra, he could manage a small-scale Great Fireball: Amaterasu Edition.

But what about later?

Would he run out of chakra and have to rely on taijutsu?

Though it wasn't a big deal.

After passing the Genin exam, he could just train cautiously for a while.

Grow taller, develop more, and then take the Chunin exam.

But choosing Path 2: Blazing Technique, wouldn't have as many early-stage restrictions.

Not only could he learn all jutsu, but the consumption would also be significantly reduced.

Although its power cap wouldn't match Amaterasu, and might suffer in head-on clashes, it wasn't irreparable.

Senjutsu, combined with wind release techniques, could be effective solutions.

The two choices were more like selecting between "big moves" and "small skills."

One increased the power cap, while the other increased versatility.

But the ultimate goal was the same.

Once the chakra problem was solved, he could freely use Amaterasu's big moves, and the Blazing Technique could produce "Fire Giant" effects, even boosted by Senjutsu.

'But come to think of it...'

'Amaterasu, doesn't it not work on Otsutsuki?'

Wakaho frowned.

Kaguya was indeed wary of Sasuke's Amaterasu, but only cautious.

By the time it reached Isshiki, he directly absorbed it all.

Amaterasu's power was considerable.

But at a certain level, it also had limitations.

The key was that Amaterasu and Senjutsu were two separate systems, incompatible with each other.

'What a pity, if only I could choose both.'

'Turning all jutsu into Amaterasu, tsk tsk...'

Considering future battles with Otsutsuki.

Wakaho's mental scale began to tilt toward Path 2.

Moreover, Wakaho soon realized another issue.

Amaterasu was indeed strong.

But was conventional fire release weak?

Even without Senjutsu's boost, fire release's damage was significant, right?

Madara's Great Fire Annihilation still required dozens of water release users to counter it, right?

If he created a fire release giant, casually dropping a "hair" would be like a Great Fire Annihilation.

At that moment.

Fugaku, seeing Wakaho deep in thought for a long time, suddenly patted Wakaho on the shoulder.