Chapter 136

After analyzing Sasuke's strengths and weaknesses, Natsuki generously shared his own training experiences.

How to train the body, how to improve chakra control... But Sasuke's abilities were still far too lacking. He wasn't yet capable of things like doing a handstand while lifting a giant boulder or walking along a cliff while carrying heavy weights using chakra.

Natsuki didn't recommend trying to imitate those feats. Instead, he advised Sasuke to develop a training plan tailored to his own situation.

Additionally, there were other ways to get stronger.

"Training, learning, borrowing, and imagination."

Natsuki outlined four points.

"Training is self-explanatory—it strengthens the body, naturally improving taijutsu and increasing chakra reserves.

Learning makes your mind more agile, helps you think better, and lays the foundation for imagination.

Borrowing means learning from the powerful techniques of our predecessors.

Imagination is essential for creating your own unique techniques."

Sasuke scribbled down notes, fully in student mode, which made Natsuki want to laugh.

"Ahem, let me focus on the last two points.

First, borrowing: the Hachimon Tonkō (Eight Gates Released Formation), Hatake Sword Style—these are techniques I learned from my seniors. That's borrowing.

The reason I took the initiative to learn these things is because I understood the strength of those who came before us. I knew how Might Guy's father kicked four Kirigakure elite jōnin to death with a single blow. I knew how Kakashi's father became a legend rivaling the Sannin. That's why I worked hard to find these techniques and learn them—even if it meant thickening my skin and begging, I would still do it, because they make me stronger.

Even if you can't learn directly, you can still deeply study the techniques of the powerful from the past. Even just knowing the names of their techniques, or getting some descriptions, you can use that as reference to develop your own moves. That's how you borrow their experience to become stronger!

Sasuke, have you ever heard of Uchiha Shisui?"

Sasuke, who had been furiously taking notes, paused in surprise, taking a moment to respond.

Why bring up Shisui all of a sudden?

"Shisui-niisan? Of course I know him!" Sasuke fell into memories—he remembered that the intensifying conflicts within the clan seemed to have started with Shisui's death.

Back then, Itachi was extremely agitated, even beating up fellow clan members while denying he had killed Shisui.

And after that... the Uchiha Massacre happened...

Sasuke quickly shook his head to push those thoughts away, afraid he might lose his composure again.

Natsuki said, "Uchiha Shisui had a famous nickname—Shunshin no Shisui (Shisui of the Body Flicker). That means his Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique) was exceptionally skilled, striking fear into people's hearts. It's said he combined genjutsu and Shunshin no Jutsu, creating multiple illusionary clones during his attacks. But those clones could suddenly turn into the real body, making it impossible to defend or attack properly. It was terrifying!"

Sasuke took a sharp breath. "Tch... Shisui-niisan was that strong?!"

"See? You've been burying your head in training, waiting for others to teach you, but you don't even understand the strength of your own clan's elite. How can that work?"

Natsuki chuckled. "You need to learn more about the strength of those who came before us. Their techniques are precious experience. Compared to blindly fumbling around or just training without direction, borrowing from their experience is far more important. After hearing about Shunshin no Shisui's technique, can you imagine how to learn from it? That's a powerful move that can only be fully used with the Sharingan! Don't believe me? Go ask Kakashi-senpai—he definitely knows Shisui. See? That's borrowing right there!"

Sasuke nodded earnestly. "You're right... why didn't I think of that?"

Because you were too young, and no one taught you!

And because your heart was clouded by hatred, all you knew was to throw yourself into training. Your mind wasn't stable enough to think that far ahead.

You don't even know how much of the Uchiha clan's inheritance has been lost. Let alone money and property—have you even obtained half of the clan's most precious ninjutsu scrolls?

Natsuki couldn't be bothered to complain further. The Uchiha clan had been wiped out for years—talking about this now was meaningless.

He moved on to the last point. "Finally, imagination. It's about using the foundation of the first three points to create your own powerful techniques. For example, when I fought the Tailed Beast, I used moves like Sui Enzan (Water Circular Slash) and Uzumaki Fuhōdan (Vortex Boiling Bullet)—those are my own creations!"

As Natsuki spoke, he even raised his hand to demonstrate.

Sasuke watched, swallowing hard. He could clearly see how powerful those moves were. He really wanted to learn them, but he knew better than to ask.

Natsuki grinned. "You want to learn them, right? I know. But your chakra doesn't have a water affinity, so you can't. Actually, these techniques combine chakra nature transformation and shape transformation. That's something only a jōnin can achieve.

Oh, your Chidori also falls into this category. But it's not your original technique—you still need to form hand seals to use it. That's far from enough."

Sasuke sat up straighter. "What should I do?"

"Chakra shape transformation is simple—you control chakra into the shape you want, and it has to be stable enough. For example, chakra threads...

If you want power, the shape of Sui Enzan is based on a high-speed rotating cutting disc.

After that, imagine integrating chakra nature into it. This also needs training. For example, water nature—try to make your chakra soak a piece of paper without using hand seals.

In fact, using hand seals to release jutsu is also a process of chakra nature transformation—it's just guided by the hand seals. But you need to learn to do it without them.

Here, try this—use your chakra to burn this piece of paper. Imagine it."

He handed Sasuke a piece of tissue paper.

Sasuke took it, placed it in his palm, closed his eyes to concentrate, and after a long while, opened his eyes to find that the tissue only had a tiny spark.

"This is so hard!" Sasuke stared at the spark, deep in thought.

"Exactly—because it's hard, learning it makes you strong."

Natsuki smiled. "Your mind isn't stable enough yet. Focus on calming down first. Later, go find Kakashi-senpai—he knows more about this than I do. He should have some specific training methods for you. Just go to him."

Sasuke nodded, feeling like he had learned almost everything he wanted to know. He didn't stay any longer and got up to leave.

As he stepped out of the courtyard, he suddenly paused, turned to Natsuki, and gave him a deep bow. "Natsuki, thank you—really!"

Amazement! The "Second MC" (Sasuke) had actually expressed sincere gratitude!

Natsuki's effort hadn't been in vain.

He waved his hand with a smile. "Alright, off you go. You've got a lot on your plate.

Here's a piece of advice for you: Eat well, sleep well, study well, and train well! This was said by a sage who once trained an invincible warrior. It's worth reflecting on!"

Kame-Sennin (Master Roshi) said that, and he trained Son Goku into an invincible powerhouse. Can't argue with that!

"Eat well, sleep well, study well, train well... Got it! I'll remember that!"

Sasuke seemed to grasp something, showing a rare smile.

To him, it was clear—this phrase was a summary of everything Natsuki had just said. The so-called "sage's words" were actually Natsuki's best advice for a friend!

(End of Chapter)

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