Chapter 78: Chapter 78: Projection Magecraft Unlocked, Asuma is Born

The next day.

Natsuki and Nonou arrived at the Senju clan compound.

"Good morning!"

Kushina greeted them with a face full of smiles, brimming with energy.

Natsuki nodded and looked at Nawaki.

He was staring intently at the balloon in his hand.

"Creating a ninjutsu isn’t that simple."

Natsuki reminded him. "Nawaki, your main goal should still be learning Water Release and Water Breathing."

"Then why were you able to create ninjutsu so quickly before?"

Nawaki asked in return.

"..."

Natsuki was instantly speechless.

He didn’t know how to answer this question.

"But Natsuki is right."

Tsunade walked out of the living room. "Your talent does not lie in creating ninjutsu."

"That’s really hurtful."

Nawaki sighed and put away the balloon.

"Everyone has their own strengths. There’s no need to force it."

Tsunade comforted him.

"Mm."

Nawaki nodded. "I’ll go practice Water Release and Water Breathing."

Kushina, Nonou, and Minato also began their respective training.

"Teacher Tsunade."

Natsuki stood in place. "I want to learn new kenjutsu."

"Are you talking about the kenjutsu in Konoha?"

Tsunade asked with some confusion.

In her view, Natsuki’s kenjutsu was already good enough to rank in the top three in Konoha.

Although there were many kenjutsu styles in Konoha, most of them were below A-Rank.

In terms of power, they couldn’t compare to the kenjutsu Natsuki created.

"The more I learn, the easier it is for me to integrate them and create more kenjutsu."

Natsuki gave his reason.

"Hearing such words from your mouth feels really out of place."

Tsunade sighed. "Normally, such words should be spoken by a powerhouse at the level of Teacher."

Natsuki gave her the aura of a grandmaster.

Although she didn’t know that everything he did was to unlock character template abilities.

"Then I’ll teach you Senju-Style Kenjutsu—Second Granduncle’s kenjutsu."

Tsunade considered.

Senju Tobirama’s kenjutsu?

Natsuki nodded slightly.

As for why Senju-Style Kenjutsu originated from Senju Tobirama and not Senju Hashirama—the reason was simple.

Senju Hashirama didn’t need kenjutsu. He just needed to clap his hands together, and whatever he called for would appear.

Natsuki formed hand seals and created a shadow clone.

The shadow clone went to practice Water Release chakra nature transformation.

He followed Tsunade to learn Senju-Style Kenjutsu.

Summer vacation quietly slipped away amidst their training. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Class 4-A entered its second semester.

After more than a month of hard work, Natsuki and the others completed the second stage of Rasengan training.

Now at the third stage, they replaced the balloons with sturdier rubber balls.

Natsuki estimated that Kushina and Nonou would be able to learn the Rasengan before graduation.

He, Nawaki, and Minato would be slower.

Although he said slower, it was actually already very fast.

In the original story, it took Minato a full three years to develop the Rasengan.

Of course, developing the Rasengan and learning the Rasengan were two different concepts.

Although Natsuki was also developing the Rasengan, he had a cheat, so it would be much faster.

Besides the progress with the Rasengan, he also unlocked an ability.

[Congratulations, Host. You have unlocked Sasaki Kojiro Template Ability 2: Vitrification.]

Its requirement was simple: no emotional fluctuations in six consecutive battles.

Moreover, it didn’t restrict the opponent’s strength.

Natsuki just fought Nawaki and Minato six times.

After successfully unlocking it, he also tested the effect of Vitrification.

How should he put it?

It was even more Zen than post-nut clarity. He felt completely free of desires and indifferent to everything.

In short, it was an extremely terrifying state.

Fortunately, it could be turned off.

If he had to keep it on all the time, life would have absolutely no joy.

Time advanced to October.

Natsuki arrived at the Senju clan compound as usual.

Previously, he would go to the Ninja Academy for half a day every day—but ever since he learned the Shadow Clone Jutsu, he had his shadow clone go to school instead.

After greeting Kushina and the others, Natsuki went to the riverbank.

He extended his hand. Ripples instantly appeared on the river’s surface.

A stream of water sprayed outward like a fountain but was quickly controlled and gathered together.

Natsuki’s training for the second stage of Water Release chakra nature transformation was nearing its end.

He felt he could complete it today.

An hour later, a line of text floated before his eyes.

[Congratulations, Host. You have unlocked Kamado Tanjiro Template Ability 4: Water Breathing — Seventh Form, Eighth Form, Ninth Form.]

Natsuki took a glance and couldn’t help but relax.

After working hard for so long, he had finally unlocked all the first nine forms of Water Breathing.

"It seems that during my absence, you’ve still been working very hard."

A sudden voice rang out.

"Teacher?"

Natsuki subconsciously turned his head and saw Orochimaru.

"Here. This is the second Kusanagi Sword I found."

Orochimaru produced a Kusanagi Sword. "Consider it a gift for our long-awaited reunion as teacher and student."

"Thank you, Teacher."

Natsuki couldn’t help but smile.

This was truly a double blessing.

After obtaining the Kusanagi Sword, he could unlock the true Projection Magecraft.

"Teacher, why are you back? Has the war in the Land of Rain stopped?"

Natsuki put away the Kusanagi Sword and asked curiously.

"It hasn’t stopped—but it won’t affect Konoha for now."

Orochimaru said as he walked. "I came back because Teacher invited me to attend the Shichiya Banquet."

Shichiya Banquet?

Natsuki quickly realized.

The Shichiya Banquet was a custom in the ninja world where guests were invited to a banquet on the seventh day after a child’s birth.

So Sarutobi Asuma was about to be born.

"I see."

Natsuki nodded. "Teacher coming back early is perfect. You can guide Nawaki and me."

"Teacher, you’re back?"

Seeing Orochimaru, a look of pleasant surprise instantly appeared on Nawaki’s face.

"When did you get back? Why didn’t you let me know?"

Tsunade asked with surprise. "Where’s Jiraiya? Didn’t he come back with you?"

"To prevent Amegakure and Sunagakure from making a move while I’m away, I returned secretly."

Orochimaru explained. "Jiraiya didn’t come back. He’ll return after I finish attending the Shichiya Banquet."

"War is truly troublesome."

Tsunade said with disgust.

What she hated most was war.

Back then, her grandfather, Senju Hashirama, had finally managed to pacify the chaotic world—but shortly after his death, war broke out again.

"Forget it, let’s not talk about this. Since it’s rare for you to be back, get some good rest during this time."

Tsunade changed the subject.

Orochimaru nodded.

"Teacher!"

Nawaki suddenly said proudly. "During this time, I’ve become much stronger!"

"Words are empty without proof."

Orochimaru smiled faintly.

"I’ll show you!"

Nawaki picked up the Greatsword Samehada and walked into the courtyard.

"Water Breathing?"

Orochimaru subconsciously glanced at Natsuki.

What Nawaki displayed was exactly Water Breathing—but he only knew the first four forms.

Even so, coupled with the special nature of the Greatsword Samehada, he could hold his own against some Tokubetsu Jonin.

"You’ve improved very quickly."

Orochimaru praised.

"Hehe."

Nawaki stopped. The smile on his face grew even brighter.

Tsunade smiled.

Although her younger brother’s personality wasn’t very suitable for a ninja, he brought them a lot of joy.

"We also developed a ninjutsu!"

After placing the Greatsword Samehada on his back, Nawaki extended his hand and used the Rasengan.

But he hadn’t mastered it. The rotating chakra quickly lost control and exploded.

Nawaki had long grown accustomed to such failures.

Before it exploded, he widened the distance.

"A very interesting ninjutsu."

Orochimaru said seriously. "If completed, it might be rated as A-Rank."

"It’s called the Rasengan."

Nawaki shook his hand and explained. "It was Natsuki’s idea."

"That was to be expected."

Orochimaru nodded slightly.

If it were truly Nawaki’s idea, then he would be surprised.

After speaking, Orochimaru looked at Natsuki again.

Natsuki thought for a moment and demonstrated Double Circular and White Launcher for him.

Tsunade and Nawaki had already seen these two abilities.

As for the newly unlocked last three forms of Water Breathing and the previously unlocked Broken Phantasm, he had never used them and there was no need to demonstrate them now.

"A flight ninjutsu?"

Compared to Double Circular, Orochimaru was more interested in White Launcher.

After all, flight ninjutsu were truly rare.

"Unfortunately, it has quite a few drawbacks."

Orochimaru said regretfully. "It cannot fly freely in the air."

Natsuki nodded.

Flying with White Launcher was indeed lacking.

After the demonstration, Natsuki and the others resumed their training.

After all, it was impossible to stop training just because Orochimaru returned.

Natsuki went to the riverbank again.

He took out the Kusanagi Sword and began to project it.

When the projection was successful, a line of text appeared before his eyes.

[Congratulations, Host. You have unlocked Heroic Spirit Emiya Template Ability 3: Projection Magecraft.]

Natsuki only felt his body tremble, vaguely sensing a special barrier.

That was undoubtedly Unlimited Blade Works.

Because Heroic Spirit Emiya’s Projection Magecraft was essentially a byproduct of Unlimited Blade Works.

But since he hadn’t unlocked Unlimited Blade Works yet, he couldn’t use it and could only vaguely sense it.

Natsuki let out a breath and used Projection Magecraft.

In the next second, a replica of the Kusanagi Sword appeared before him.

Holding the genuine sword in his left hand and the replica in his right, he crossed them and smashed them together fiercely.

A piercing sound rang out.

Both Kusanagi Swords remained completely unscathed.

Natsuki couldn’t help but nod.

Now, there was no difference between the replica projected by Projection Magecraft and the genuine article.

The only pity was that there were very few ninja tools with special functions in the ninja world.

Otherwise, Projection Magecraft would truly be invincible.

But few as they were, they did exist.

If he had the chance to project the Uchiha’s Gunbai in the future and clash fans with Uchiha Madara, he reckoned it would leave Madara scratching his head for three days and nights.

Another week passed. On October 18th, Sarutobi Asuma was born.

This meant that the batch of ninjas Natsuki was familiar with would also be born around this time.

Such as Yuhi Kurenai, Hatake Kakashi, Might Guy, Uchiha Obito, Nohara Rin, and Shizune.

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