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Chapter 146 Lightning Blade and Barrier
Chapter 146 Lightning Blade and Barrier
However, such a comparison is biased. To compare the absolute power of two techniques, the variable of individual differences among users should be excluded as much as possible, so that they can be compared on the same basis to be fair.
A deeper question is: if the Third Raikage himself were to use it, which would be more powerful, his Hell Thrust: Four-Pronged Strike or even One-Pronged Strike, compared to his own Lightning Blade?
Thinking further, if the principle of Hell Thrust is to reduce the number of fingers used to concentrate the thrust, such as from four fingers to one finger, in exchange for a geometric increase in penetrating power, can Raikiri follow the same logic?
Following this line of reasoning, it becomes clear that the core principles of both Lightning Blade and Hell Thrust are essentially highly similar: both involve condensing a high concentration of Lightning Release chakra and combining extreme speed with physical strength to deliver a penetrating strike.
The differences between them may lie more in their specific application methods and forms of expression, rather than in the essential upper limit of their power.
Although Raikiri is classified as S-rank in terms of learning difficulty, and the basics of Hell Thrust are classified as B-rank, there is a huge cognitive trap here!
The simple Hell Thrust is detached from its foundation. Although the Lightning Release Chakra Mode amplification can still be used, its power will inevitably be greatly reduced.
Mastering the Lightning Release Chakra Mode itself is far more difficult than the concept of B-rank!
Conversely, the essence of Raikiri seems to encompass two abilities simultaneously: it inherently contains the kinetic energy of a thrusting attack from extreme speed, as well as the activation of the entire body using Lightning Release chakra.
Therefore, the power of Lightning Blade alone is indeed difficult to compare with Hell Thrust after being combined with Lightning Release Chakra Mode.
But this disadvantage doesn't exist for Gen Takuno at all!
Because he has mastered the core Lightning Release chakra mode!
So, imagine if you added Lightning Blade to Lightning Release Chakra Mode, how terrifying would the explosive power and penetrating power of this move be?!
He can even combine the principles of Hell Thrust to concentrate the power of Lightning Release into his fingers!
This idea greatly inspired Genjiro. This rapid-fire attack pattern perfectly matched his ninjutsu expertise, and its close-quarters combat and one-hit kill characteristics far surpassed the throwing-type Wind Release: Rasengan.
Of course, this does not mean that other types of ninjutsu should be completely abandoned.
To cope with various complex battlefield environments, having a wide strike range remains essential.
For example, as his chakra reserves continue to increase, the Peacock Technique becomes less and less restrictive to him, demonstrating extremely high tactical value in terms of staying airborne, defense, and mid-to-long-range attacks.
Having weighed all the factors, Gen Takuno had made his final decision: he would choose Lightning Blade as his core offensive ninjutsu!
So, how do you master the Raikiri technique?
He already knew Chidori's seal by heart; who hasn't had a bit of a chuunibyou phase when they were young?
Knowing the hand seal sequence is only the first step. The key challenge lies in how to precisely guide the flow of chakra within the body and accurately condense and compress lightning chakra in the palm of the hand.
However, Gen Takuno is not worried about this.
The method for obtaining samples is now clear, and Kakashi Hatake, a living example, is right in front of us.
He already had a foundation in hand seals; all that remained was to use the Sharingan's unparalleled insight to carefully observe the subtle trajectory and shape changes of chakra flow within Kakashi's body when he activated Chidori in actual combat.
As long as you can replicate this flow and combine it with hand seals, mastering the true Raikiri is not difficult.
Once you successfully learn the powerful Lightning Blade, and master several outstanding S-rank ninjutsu as your main means of attack, you can use your vast ninjutsu library to deal with various battle situations and expand your attack range.
That long-standing problem of his being "broad but not proficient" in ninjutsu might just be solved!
Once the decision was clearly settled in his mind, Yuan Tuoye truly felt his tense nerves relax.
He slowly raised his arms, stretched deeply, and his joints made a series of soft cracking sounds, as the stiffness accumulated from maintaining the same posture for a long time dissipated.
Looking around, the quiet air told him that it was indeed getting late.
Although he had taken a short rest in the afternoon, the subsequent rigorous tests and deep thinking undoubtedly felt like an invisible burden, adding a slight weariness to his mind and body.
It wasn't unbearable pain, but rather a feeling of exhaustion that washed over you gently like a tide.
Yuan Tuoye leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes to rest for a moment, but his thoughts involuntarily fell on the path of cultivation.
He knew that increasing strength could not be achieved by blindly pushing his body to its limits.
In his view, those rumored, sleepless, and almost self-destructive forms of insane cultivation were tantamount to draining the pond to catch all the fish.
He curled his lip slightly, showing considerable disdain.
To outsiders, his training pace seemed incredibly fast, as if he never got tired, but little did they know that this was entirely due to the foundation laid by his extraordinary recovery ability.
The secret to physical strength lies in the activation of the body's "over-recovery" mechanism after each arduous training session, which triggers minor injuries and damage, making the body's tissues more resilient and able to withstand greater loads during the repair process.
However, time is key to this repair process!
If you deprive your body of a chance to breathe, like a perpetual motion machine, and don't give it time to rebuild, what awaits the cultivator is not powerful strength, but only a battered and broken body that is overburdened.
Because of his powerful recovery ability, while ordinary people need a long period of rest to recover, his body can completely recover from the damage of high-intensity training in a very short time, even during short breaks between training sessions, and become completely new.
This is the root of his ability to cultivate at such a compact and efficient pace.
Thinking of this, the images of the two figures in their iconic green bodysuits, Matt Kay and Rock Lee, unexpectedly surfaced in his mind.
A genuine sense of emotion flickered across Yuan Tuoye's eyes.
The physical talents of that master and apprentice were simply outrageous.
Especially the self-destructive, grueling training that goes far beyond the limits, day after day, requires a terrifying, god-given resilience to match.
Not to mention the devastating backlash when opening the Eight Gates, the hidden injuries accumulated from daily training alone would probably be enough to completely crush them, making it impossible for them to even qualify to open the Eight Gates.
Yuan Tuoye snapped out of his thoughts and shook his head.
In addition, a full and clear mind is equally important for research, a point he deeply understands.
A tired body may recover quickly, but if the mind is foggy, even the most complex problems will only remain a tangled mess.
So soon, Yuan Tuoye finished washing up and drifted off to sleep.
The next morning, the chilly air of the orphanage seemed to freeze, all because of Yuan Tuoye's silent appearance.
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He gestured simply and unequivocally to Jugo and Shiro, and the two boys immediately understood his meaning and silently stood behind him.
Sunlight streamed in through the high windows, casting long shadows on the smooth floor.
Yakushi Nono's heart pounded in her chest. She instinctively took a half step back, her fingers unconsciously tightening around the hem of her simple nun's habit.
Although fear clung to her limbs like cold vines, her concern for her child ultimately overcame her dread.
She mustered her courage, took a small step forward, her voice trembling almost imperceptibly, trying to keep her tone calm: "Master—you took Chongwu and Bai away, is it—is there something important you need them to do?"
Her gaze followed closely behind her two children, filled with worry.
In the shadows of a slightly distant corner, Momochi Zabuza stood like a cold stone statue. Although he did not speak, his gaze, hidden behind bandages, was fixed on Minamoto Takuno, revealing a hint of worry.
Takuno Minamoto's deep gaze swept over Yakushi Nonou's pale face, which was filled with worry, before coldly sweeping over Zabuza Momochi's silent figure.
He naturally noticed the hidden resistance and unease in their eyes.
A faint smile crept onto the corners of his mouth, indicating that his plan had yielded excellent results.
"Don't worry." Yuan Tuoye's voice was calm and even, with a condescending tone of reassurance. "It won't be long before I return them both to you intact."
He made a succinct promise, but had no interest, or rather no obligation, in explaining his purpose to them in detail.
They are subordinates, tools. As a leader who is in charge of everything, why should he need to explain the reasons for his actions to his tools?
Upon hearing this, Yakushi Nono pursed her lips, her worry not completely subsiding, her gaze still lingering between Gen Takuya and the two children.
At this moment, Bai, who had been standing quietly to the side, spoke up.
His voice was clear and gentle, carrying a calming power, as he proactively came to Yakushi Nonou's rescue, saying, "Sister, this isn't the first time the master has asked us for help. We know what we need to do. This time is no different, so please don't worry."
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As he spoke, he wore a youthful, innocent smile, a composure that contrasted sharply with his immature appearance.
This confirmation was like a soothing warmth, finally allowing Yakushi Nono's tense nerves to relax a little.
She took a deep breath and turned to Chongwu and Bai, her tone much gentler, but her earnest admonition remained unchanged: "Good children, you must obey your master's orders, do your work diligently, and protect yourselves."
After saying that, she finally breathed a sigh of relief and stepped back slightly to make way.
Yuan Tuoye said no more, turned around, and walked away.
Jugo followed silently behind, his steps steady. Shiro turned back and gave Yakushi Nonou a reassuring look before lightly following after him.
Their shadows stretched long under the empty porch of the orphanage, and soon disappeared outside the gate.
Gen Takuno naturally wouldn't take the two of them to that highly secret experimental base deep within the Snow Country.
Not only is it a technological hub, but it is also adjacent to a dark prison where countless enemy ninjas are held. Jugo may not have a special reaction to this, but given Haku's gentle and kind nature, witnessing those scenes will surely have a profound impact on his mind.
Yuan Tuoye detests all unnecessary trouble, especially trouble that might cause emotional conflict among internal personnel.
Therefore, he had already chosen the test location, which was inside the Snow Village.
He took his two children straight to a spacious training ground on the edge of the Snow Ninja Village.
This area is covered with solid permafrost year-round, and the cold wind howls across the empty, deserted ground, stirring up fine ice crystals and dust.
Surrounded by towering walls, with a wide view, far from the core area of the village and the noisy crowd, it was well isolated and had enough space to allow him to conduct the necessary tests in peace and avoid all unnecessary attention.
A biting wind blew, causing the three of them to flutter their clothes.
Gen Takuya stood in the center of the field, his gaze falling on Jugo and Shiro in front of him.
The test is about to begin.
A biting wind swept across the empty training ground, where Yuan Tuoye stood focused on the snow-covered ground.
He formed a mudra with his hands, and when the last mudra was completed, he pressed his palms onto the ground covered with thick snow.
A profound and obscure black curse mark, like a living vine, spread wildly from Gen Takuno's palm.
Ignoring the chill of the ice and snow, they spread rapidly in all directions along the veins of the earth, intertwining and forming a vast and intricate network.
Almost instantly, a circular barrier, radiating a faint blue glow and resembling an energy barrier, suddenly rose up, centered on the location of Yuan Tuoye, and tightly enveloped the entire training ground.
The cold wind and all sounds from the outside world seemed to be instantly shut out, creating a peculiar sense of tranquility within the barrier.
This is a special barrier that Yuan Tuoye painstakingly developed, specifically designed to block the ubiquitous natural energy in the natural world.
However, he needs an authoritative "verifier" to confirm the actual effectiveness of this barrier.
He stopped making hand seals, turned his gaze to Jugo who was standing quietly not far away, and explained succinctly.
"Jugo, this is the barrier that isolates natural energy. Now, I need you to completely open yourself up here. You don't need to do anything special, just absorb it naturally as usual. The goal is to test whether you can completely absorb all the natural energy inside the barrier."
Jugo nodded in understanding. For him, absorbing the vast energy of nature was not a technique that required active effort, but rather an instinct and curse rooted in his special constitution, a natural reaction that was always running.
He simply stood quietly within the barrier, his body already radiating a unique aura that attracted and devoured natural energy.
Gen Takuno stared at Jugo's state and the changes in the entire barrier space, silently pondering.
If it can be observed that the natural energy within the barrier has been completely drained by Jugo, presenting an absolute state of having no natural energy, then it proves that his barrier has successfully blocked the inflow of external energy, and the research is declared a success!
Conversely, if Jugo is unable to stop absorbing natural energy, it means that the barrier has developed infiltration and cracks.
His theory of creating a barrier to isolate natural energy has not yet reached its end, and further exploration is needed.