Chapter 52 (Bonus)

Chapter 52: Prelude to War

"I have a bad feeling about this!"

Just as Koshino was about to question Kakashi about his tardiness, Kakashi's indifferent voice reached him, leaving Koshino momentarily stunned.

The sixth sense might be something rather elusive.

However, after experiencing a breakthrough in his spiritual energy, Koshino's sensory abilities had further improved, subconsciously making him believe in the existence of a sixth sense.

Especially since, right after Kakashi spoke, Koshino felt as if a dark cloud was looming over his head, making him even more anxious.

Yet, without giving Koshino any time to ask questions, Kakashi's figure vanished with a "whoosh," leaving Koshino no chance to inquire further. 

So, he could only suppress that ominous feeling, standing there in a daze, thinking to himself, 

"Well, even if there's a bad omen, it shouldn't be something that will happen immediately."

"Since Kakashi said there are no missions for now, I might as well focus on training."

"Alright! Shadow clones will continue working on the wind chakra nature transformation, while the main body will practice the Fourth Hokage's secret techniques and then go find Guy for further training."

"It seems Guy's training spot hasn't changed, right? I'll go find him!"

Not knowing what exactly was happening, Koshino felt that improving his strength was crucial.

After all, there's no point in complaining about the heavens; only by enhancing his strength could Koshino truly achieve what he needed.

Moreover, having the strength of a Chunin at just four years old, Koshino seemed to surpass many. 

But in reality, Koshino's achievements were still somewhat lacking, especially with the ominous feeling of danger approaching. 

Quickly reaching the level of a Jonin became Koshino's goal.

Thus, in the following days, Koshino engaged in rigorous training day after day.

He used the Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu several times a day to complete the wind chakra nature transformation training.

And indeed, the shadow clone training method proved to be very effective.

Furthermore, having mastered the Big Ball Rasengan and the Fingertip Rasengan, Koshino's chakra control was already quite impressive. 

So, after just a week, Koshino could successfully "cut" a leaf, marking the completion of the first stage of the wind chakra nature transformation.

With this, Koshino could begin to practice some of the secret techniques recorded by the Fourth Hokage at an introductory level.

After the first week of training, Koshino's shadow clone quietly hid within the Nara Clan's territory, 

specifically at a small waterfall, to begin the second stage of wind chakra nature transformation training, which involved using wind chakra to "cut" the waterfall.

In the original storyline, completing this part of the training meant the wind chakra nature transformation was complete.

Once the wind chakra nature transformation training was completed, mastering a powerful jutsu like the Wind Release: Rasenshuriken would be within Koshino's grasp, thanks to the app's ingenuity. 

Moreover, the throwable Wind Release: Rasenshuriken was far more powerful than an ordinary Rasengan.

If he could master the Wind Release: Rasenshuriken before stepping onto the battlefield, not only would he survive, but by staying close to the Fourth Hokage, 

Koshino was confident he could make a name for himself in the soon-to-end Third Great Ninja War.

However, unfortunately, the second stage of wind chakra nature transformation training was far more challenging than the first.

After completing the first stage, three whole weeks passed! For three weeks, Koshino, being part of the Anbu, received no word from the Fourth Hokage or Kakashi, and spent his days in relentless training.

Chakra levels had further increased, and with Guy's companionship in taijutsu training, along with the accelerated training buff from the app, things were improving significantly.

Being able to carry a 20KG weight was also considered progress.

The only setback was the unfinished new secret technique in the development function list, and the second stage of wind chakra nature transformation training seemed to be a distant goal, causing Koshino some frustration.

However, despite some training not going as planned, Koshino's strength was steadily improving.

Especially mastering the Fourth Hokage's secret techniques, which had significantly boosted Koshino's combat abilities!

Now, after a month of intense training, Koshino sparred with Guy, putting pressure on the future taijutsu master Guy!

"Leaf Hurricane!"

"Boom!"

As the sparring began, both Koshino and Guy removed their weights. Koshino's figure rushed towards Guy like the "wind," delivering a Leaf Hurricane kick.

When Koshino's Leaf Hurricane came at him, Guy, who had been training alongside Koshino, was utterly surprised by Koshino's increased speed!

He was almost surpassing him!

"Damn, is this what it means to be a genius?"

"Even though I work harder than Koshino, even though I've trained longer than Koshino, how can his speed be so fast?"

Barely managing to block Koshino's Leaf Hurricane, Guy was about to counterattack when Koshino changed his move mid-air.

That wind-like speed and sharp attack made Guy feel a bit disheartened, generating some negative emotions. However, Guy was still Guy, and after feeling down, he quickly adjusted his state of mind.

At this moment, it was Koshino who was indulging in the thrill of "acceleration."

Using the Fourth Hokage's "acceleration" secret technique for the first time, Koshino felt the progress brought by that small secret technique!

Could Koshino's speed really compare to Guy's?

The answer was naturally no!

But why did Koshino have a speed faster than Guy at this moment?

The reason was the Fourth Hokage's "acceleration" secret technique, enhanced by wind chakra!

In the original Chunin Exam storyline, Rock Lee had trained so hard to match Gaara's "sand" speed. 

But Uchiha Sasuke, having trained for just a month, could match Rock Lee's speed, all thanks to the activation of cells by lightning chakra.

Training Chidori required the activation of cells by lightning chakra to enhance one's speed.

However, compared to the activation of cells by lightning chakra, Koshino clearly felt that the wind chakra "acceleration" secret technique recorded in the Fourth Hokage's scroll was more effective. 

Especially as the mastery of wind chakra increased, the speed enhancement became faster, helping Koshino understand the origin of the Fourth Hokage's title.

Just as Koshino, relying on the Fourth Hokage's secret technique training, was overpowering Guy in taijutsu for the first time, Kakashi suddenly appeared between Koshino and Guy, causing both to frown.

Then, after glancing at Koshino and then at Guy, Kakashi took a deep breath and said to Koshino and Guy:

"Guy, Koshino, stop fooling around here. Come with me to gather at the Fourth Hokage's place!"

"War."

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