Uchiha Akaishi Tour

Chapter 153 Essence

Chapter 155 Essence

When Akaishi woke up, it was still early morning, so he didn't set off immediately—there was another important matter he could attend to first.

Copy Wind Release techniques for Akaishi!

Orochimaru, like the Third and Second Hokage, possesses the "Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Thunder, Yin and Yang" combination, a super grand slam configuration of "5+2".

While Orochimaru's mastery of Wind Release techniques may not be as extensive as the Uchiha clan's, in terms of "practical ninjutsu," it may not be less than that of the Uchiha clan!

In comparison, although Jiraiya also has the talent of "Wind Release Chakra Transformation" and knows a lot of Wind Release ninjutsu, in terms of ninjutsu, Jiraiya is inferior to Orochimaru in any attribute, and the number he has mastered is far less. That's why Jiraiya asked Orochimaru to "be generous in his guidance" to Akaishi.

As for the Uchiha clan's accumulated knowledge, 90% of it consists of "useless" ninjutsu—their functions are perfectly replaced by other ninjutsu, and there is no reason to use them.

The Uchiha clan removed this part, while Orochimaru also developed his own ninjutsu, including some ninjutsu developed by the Second and Third Hokage that the Uchiha clan had not yet copied. In terms of useful ninjutsu, the Uchiha clan did not have an advantage in the past.

After all, there aren't many Uchiha with Wind Release techniques.

However, there will be no more comparisons like this in the future.

After all, if Akaishi were to copy him, it would be tantamount to "voluntarily joining the Uchiha's accumulation."

Akaishi's Sharingan is now at level two, and it's no secret that his "eye power recovers quickly." He quickly copied several practical C-rank and B-rank Wind Release techniques from Orochimaru, as well as two A-rank ninjutsu that he can copy, and one with a small number of A-rank...

It's a top-tier ninjutsu that can be copied even at the Sharingan's second stage, leaving little room for selection.

"As expected of the Sharingan, with just two strokes, he can replicate the A-rank techniques 'Airflow Dance' and 'Wind Blade'," Orochimaru remarked.

"Wind Blade" sounds simple, but it is actually an A-rank ninjutsu. However, it is not a large-scale ninjutsu, but a typical short-hand ninjutsu. Like "Gale Palm", if mastered thoroughly, it can even be simplified to the point that it can be used with just one hand gesture without the need for hand seals.

Although its range is relatively small among wind-style ninjutsu, its power should not be underestimated; it is a typical example of using wind pressure to create a blade.

A ninjutsu that causes cutting damage.

It's best used in close combat to suddenly launch a surprise attack on the enemy!

In contrast, "Airflow Chaos" is a typical large-scale ninjutsu with an extremely wide range.

"Captain Orochimaru, with this 'Airflow Dance' technique, there's nothing to worry about with Hanzo's poison mist, right?" After Akaishi copied the ninjutsu, he immediately swelled up.

Orochimaru previously used a simplified hand seal technique called "Great Breakthrough" to disperse a thin layer of poisonous mist; this "chaotic airflow"—

However, Orochimaru shook his head and said, "It's not that simple."

Akashi was taken aback by what he heard.

Orochimaru explained, "Before that village, I was able to disperse the poisonous fog with a simple Wind Release technique because I was outside the fog. If I were inside the fog, it wouldn't be so easy."

Seeing that Akaishi still didn't understand, Orochimaru chuckled and said, "Do you know the essence of Wind Release?"

"Wind Release—is that air?" Akaishi asked tentatively.

The existence of air is not exactly advanced knowledge.

However, Orochimaru shook his head and then said, "As expected, I don't understand at all—" After a pause, Orochimaru said, "Really—then call Minato out too, and I'll explain it to him as well."

Upon hearing this, Akaishi didn't think much of it and went back to call Minato out as well—"Well, although Captain Orochimaru mainly teaches me, I'll let you audit some classes too!"

"The reason why Wind Release is called a semi-emission system and a semi-solid system is because its form of expression, although it is air, is essentially the movement of air." The movement of air is wind, but you can't say that air is wind. This is the biggest difference between it and Earth Release and Water Release.

"Even though there is air everywhere, Wind Release doesn't manipulate the air itself, but rather its movement. Therefore, most Wind Release techniques still involve blowing or fanning the air when used," Orochimaru explained the essence of Wind Release.

Upon hearing this, Minato immediately showed a look of sudden enlightenment.

Wind Release is Minato's primary attribute.

Seeing Minato's expression, Orochimaru guessed that Minato had probably vaguely sensed what he was talking about before, but hadn't summarized it in such detail.

Indeed, if you use "Water Release" underwater, you don't need to exhale water yourself, but Wind Release—

"I see—so even if it's in the air, it still has to exhale its own wind!" Akaishi slammed his fist down.

Orochimaru: ————

"However—what does this have to do with what you said about how even wind-style techniques are difficult to dispel in poisonous fog?" Akaishi steered the conversation back to the beginning—as for the fundamental principles, Akaishi didn't pay much attention to them.

Upon hearing Akaishi's question, Orochimaru took a deep breath, then glanced at Minato.

Well, Minato was already deep in thought at this point.

Orochimaru nodded.

"In other words, Wind Release itself only directs the flow of air, while poisonous fog, once formed, is already part of the surrounding air. Using Wind Release outside the poisonous fog allows fresh air to rush in and disperse it, but if you're inside the poisonous fog—"

"It will only be effective if your Wind Release is large enough and strong enough to cover the poisonous fog; otherwise, it will only cause the poisonous air to swirl inside," Orochimaru explained.

Upon hearing this, Akaishi showed an expression of understanding that something was amiss.

Orochimaru: ————

Orochimaru seemed reluctant to continue, while Akaishi noticed Minato was still deep in thought.

"Minato, haven't you figured out the previous question yet? Let me tell you—" Akaishi pulled Minato aside to give him a lesson.

"Huh? Ah————" Minato was about to be interrupted in his thoughts.

Orochimaru: ————

"Ahem, Akaishi-kun, let me give you an example." Orochimaru's smile grew even more sinister.

Upon hearing this, Akaishi's attention was indeed drawn to it.

"If you think of poisonous fog as an egg, then using wind magic outside the fog is like sucking out the egg white from the outside. With just a gentle suck, you can make the egg empty."

As Orochimaru spoke, he actually summoned an egg from the scroll, tapped it, and then drank it directly from the small hole.

Orochimaru's analogy made Akaishi somewhat uncomfortable. He used to quite like eggs, but now—

"Using Wind Release in the poisonous fog is like stirring inside an egg."

As Orochimaru spoke, he took out a second egg. With a flick of his fingernail, he removed a piece from the top of the egg. Then, using Wind Release chakra, he stirred the egg liquid inside and showed it to Akaishi.

呕—

The red stone caused discomfort.

Although he felt a little nauseous, Akaishi understood what Orochimaru meant.

"So, in other words—using it inside the poisonous fog only makes the fog churn, but it can't actually disperse it?" Akaishi realized.

"That's right—of course, that's not necessarily true." Orochimaru said, the wind-style chakra within the egg intensifying, until finally—

The Wind Release chakra completely rolled out the egg liquid inside and put it into Orochimaru's mouth.

"If we're inside the poisonous fog, it depends on your Wind Release skills and how they compare to the strength of the fog," Orochimaru said.

Otherwise, it's like an egg that's just been stirred; it does move, but only inside the egg.

More specifically, it means that even if you move away the toxic air in front of you, the air that comes back to you is still toxic, so it's meaningless.

In contrast, the area surrounding the toxic fog allows fresh air to continuously move in and disperse the fog!

"In other words—" Akaishi paused before continuing, "The most important thing for using Wind Release to break the poisonous fog is the range!"

As he spoke, Akaishi gave a thumbs-up.

Orochimaru: ————

I've said so much, and you only understand this superficial level, right?

Orochimaru ignored him.

Akaishi was somewhat disappointed.

The reason for this exaggerated reaction was that Akaishi originally thought that Orochimaru would praise him for his quick reaction. In that case, he would be able to tell whether the "range" of the Wind Release corresponded to the emotion of "joy" by simply being "happy".

Akashi estimates that it is most likely "Le"!

After all, the changes in the "range" of Fire Release, Earth Release, and Lightning Release chakra are all related to the emotion of "joy," so it's likely that Wind Release should be the same.

Unfortunately, Orochimaru really doesn't know how to teach students. No wonder the Third Hokage chose Jiraiya as his instructor for Jonin. Orochimaru is just too introverted. He won't even say a word of praise to students who perform well!

Just then, Minato came to his senses and seemed to understand something.

Seeing this, Akaishi prepared to praise him a few words—although he didn't understand as quickly as I did, at least he understood.

Orochimaru doesn't know how to praise people, so I'll have to do it myself.

"Water—" Akaishi had just begun to speak.

Suddenly, Minato clasped his hands together, then slashed forward with a chop-like motion—

Wind Release: Gale Palm!

Suddenly, a hurricane surged from Minato's palm. Although it couldn't compare to a large-scale ninjutsu, it left a gap on the trunk of a tree in the distance that looked like a beast's claw mark.

Akaishi:————

Not long ago, during the Chunin Exams, when Minato faced off against Karatachi, he used "Gale Palm," which required hand seals!

How come you can just put your hands together now?

"As expected of Minato-kun, Jiraiya praised your ninjutsu talent to me before, but now it seems that he was just lacking in words." Orochimaru clapped his hands and said.

Akaishi:————

"Who are you calling inarticulate? You scoundrel?" Jiraiya's disgruntled voice rang out—clearly, he had been secretly observing Minato ever since Akaishi summoned him.

"Then let's change it to having average vision in ninjutsu," Orochimaru said calmly.

The former means that Jiraiya was not good at describing things or praising them too harshly, while the latter means that Jiraiya was blind to talent.

"That's more like it." Jiraiya nodded.

After all, Jiraiya wanted to become a writer.

You can say he lacks insight into ninjutsu, but he'll never admit to being lacking in language skills!

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