aircannonsinc Chapter 41: I'm really sorry I didn't make the teacher use his full strength.
Chapter 41: I'm really sorry I didn't make the teacher use his full strength.
The slash wasn't very powerful and wouldn't be fatal to Sakumo, but its speed was simply too fast.
Moreover, Sakumo has been keeping a close eye on Fukuko's movements, yet he is still maintaining "Storm Release" until now.
Where did this slash come from?
After eliminating all the impossibilities, what remains is the truth.
It seems reasonable that the Lightning Release, which is suspected to rely on the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, and the Water Release, which requires only one hand seal, would now also have a Wind Release that can be cast instantly without any hand seals.
Thinking back to Orochimaru's remarks yesterday, Sakumo previously felt that the evaluation was too high, but now he only felt that Orochimaru's words were too conservative.
"This child is a true genius when it comes to technique!"
Sakumo was a genius. He started practicing swordsmanship at the age of four, graduated at the age of eight and went on a mission. By the age of twelve, he was able to kill a Jonin by using the speed of his Lightning Release and Wind Release nature transformations, which he had worked hard to cultivate.
But today he learned that there are geniuses above geniuses.
"In terms of technique alone, no one can surpass him!" Hiruzen Sarutobi also noticed Obsidian Fushi's chop-like posture and the "slash" that arrived in an instant.
He shared the same idea as Sakumo, but he wasn't particularly shocked.
There's no other reason than that the simulated bloodline limit that Fukukoku Obsidian displayed was still too much.
Unless Fu Heiya reveals other bloodline limits or awakens a Sharingan, it's unlikely to surprise him any further.
Moreover, although this instantaneous wind escape technique was amazing, its power was not very great.
Hiruzen Sarutobi guessed that it was probably because it had only been developed recently.
However, Fu Heiyao's next action immediately overturned his idea.
Before anyone knew it, Nawaki had already slipped back to Minato's side, and when he saw Fukuyo standing in front of them, a hint of anticipation appeared in his eyes.
"Could it be that Yao really did execute that move!?"
"There's no other possibility, otherwise I can't think of any other way to defeat Sakumo-sensei." Minato's eyes also held a tense anticipation.
Kushina stared intently at the back of Fushiko, who was blocking her way.
"It really makes me feel safe, but when will it be my turn to protect you?"
Fu Heiyao stood before the crowd. He had abandoned his attempt to block Shuo Mao's route by simulating the Storm Release technique. Instead, he raised his right hand, forming a hand seal with one hand and pointing the four fingers of his other hand at Shuo Mao.
Minato and Nawaki were expecting nothing more than the instantaneous wind blade that Fushiko had fabricated, which was actually Mikuriya's slash.
He had previously misled the group by saying that the attack could only be released at close range, but considering that the Cursed Chakra Mode was now complete, the slashes no longer needed to be hidden.
Fu Heiyao quickly established a restraint in his mind.
Two years of training had greatly improved his chakra precision. With the addition of triple bindings and temporary bindings that consumed multiple times, Obsidian Fubuki was confident that he could break through Sakumo's chakra defense within ten meters.
"At least leave a scar!"
The invisible slashes under the triple bindings were freely combined according to Fu Heiyao's will, and in an instant, a grid-like network of slashes covered Shuo Mao.
"untie!"
While covering Sakumo with a grid of slashes, Fuko also applied the slashes to Sakumo's possible retreat routes.
As long as his speed is within Fu Heiyao's sight, he will definitely be hit by the slash.
"They really did it! A long-range attack that you can't see the slash!" Nawaki exclaimed excitedly, and Minato also got excited.
No one understands the strength of the Obsidian Slash better than them. If it can be cast instantly, even Sakumo-sensei could probably defeat it.
"So fast!"
As Fuko had predicted, Sakumo was caught in a dilemma when faced with the dense storm of slashes.
However, his hesitation lasted only a moment; the speed of his strike did not allow him to hesitate any longer.
Shuo Mao quickly formed hand seals, and at the same time, a faint electric current and a flowing breeze appeared on his body.
He didn't blindly activate the two chakra natures, but rather extended the subtle electric current of lightning release into his body, while the flowing wind covered his body surface.
The two properties complement each other. When the surface current collides with the breeze, they do not cancel each other out, but rather seem to amplify each other.
With the amplification of the two types of chakra, Sakumo's speed seemed to undergo a qualitative change, becoming so fast that even Fukuyo couldn't catch up with his speed.
"The exam is over, and your performance was impeccable!"
Before Fu Heiyao could react, a hand patted his shoulder, without a trace of murderous intent, but a gentle voice.
"That's monstrous speed," Fu Heiyao laughed with relief.
He couldn't even touch a shadow at that speed; no matter how fast his slashes were, he couldn't keep up.
He truly lives up to his reputation as a speed-type Kage-level powerhouse, the future White Fang of Konoha.
The Hokage, acting as the referee, seemed unaware that the trial was over.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes widened as he stared intently at the slash marks that had torn the earth and forest to pieces, once again utterly shocked.
The last trace of prejudice against Fukuyo's Uchiha bloodline dissipated.
This child's talent in techniques has already surpassed that of the Sharingan.
Putting Madara Uchiha aside, even the most exceptionally gifted three-tomoe Sharingan of a regular Uchiha could never achieve this level of skill.
He mastered the Five Elements Escape Technique with ease, even simplifying and optimizing the complex hand seals to create a technique that could be cast instantly without hand seals.
Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed to see his past self in this child, the self who believed that he could surpass those top families and even rival the two legends with the Five Elements Escape Technique.
At that moment, a bold idea flashed through Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind: he wanted to take Kokuyo as his disciple.
This would satisfy his little whims and send a signal to the Uchiha clan, encouraging them to contribute more in the Fourth Shinobi World War.
However, it seems that his disciple Orochimaru also has this idea. Well, let's talk about it later.
The three people behind him were also startled by Sakumo's sudden appearance.
They glanced at the terrifying slash marks left by Fu Heiyao in the distance, then looked at the cheerful-smiling teacher, Sakumo, and thought to themselves that they were truly two monsters.
This was both unexpected and reasonable. Although Fukuko's strength was terrifying, he was still just a ninja trainee after all.
How could he possibly be stronger than a senior who has been famous for a long time and is highly respected even by Lady Tsunade?
"How was it, teacher's skill?" Nawaki said with some annoyance, "The speed was too fast, I didn't even see it clearly."
Minato and Kushina also looked at Fushiko, but in the last moment they didn't even see how their teacher dodged Fushiko's inescapable net of slashes.
"Teacher, he's really amazing." Fu Heiyao said with a look of relief and heartfelt emotion.
"I even feel a little sorry that I didn't let the teacher go all out at the beginning."
"From today onwards, you are officially new genin of Konoha."
Hiruzen Sarutobi adjusted his straw hat and handed his headband to the three of them, his words filled with anticipation.
After receiving the headband, Minato's azure eyes seemed to brighten, and he examined it repeatedly in his hands.
Fu Heiya didn't have any particular thoughts. He casually tested the headband's hardness with a small slash and then calmly put it on his forehead.
This headband is barely effective; it can block some kunai attacks from ordinary ninjas.
However, to outsiders, Fu Heiyao, who was not good at expressing his emotions, immediately and carefully tied the headband to his forehead after receiving it.
"They are all tender shoots from the Leaf Village. This is how the ever-renewing Will of Fire has been passed down from generation to generation."
The sacrifices of the older generation were not in vain; they will become the light that illuminates new shoots, allowing them to grow strong and healthy.
Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed to have suddenly realized something.
"This is the true meaning of the Will of Fire: wherever leaves dance, the fire will never die!"
After instructing the four not to forget to register as ninjas, Hiruzen Sarutobi rushed back to the Hokage's office to record his precious words of inspiration.
The more he pondered this statement, the more he felt it resonated with the Will of Fire.
Perhaps this phrase will live on forever, along with Konoha.
Wouldn't that mean that he, as the commentator of the Will of Fire, could also be engraved on Konoha's monument?
At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi even imagined the longing look on the faces of the children of Konoha when they read these words in the future after his death.
I'm getting a little excited just thinking about it!