boyutpedia Chapter 61 Blushing Kurenai
Chapter 61 Blushing Kurenai
Time flew by in the daily practice, and before we knew it, December had arrived.
Konoha welcomed its first snowfall of the year. Fine snowflakes drifted down from the gray-white sky, covering rooftops, streets, and treetops with a thin layer of white.
The corridors of the ninja academy were filled with the restlessness typical of the period before winter break, as students gathered together to discuss their holiday plans.
As Qingyu packed her schoolbag and prepared to leave, Uchiha Tetsuka strode over from the other end of the corridor.
"Qingyu, have you heard? Our Uchiha clan has produced a genius."
Qingyu paused in her steps.
"Who?"
"A child named Shisui already possesses formidable strength even before enrolling in school. The clan elders say he is the most talented clansman they have seen in recent years, with an astonishingly high potential for Sharingan."
Uchiha Tetsuka paused, then added another sentence.
"But don't worry, I'm not here to issue a challenge on his behalf. The child is still young; we'll talk about it after he starts school."
Qingyu nodded, a thought flashing through her mind.
Uchiha Shisui was one of the clan's top geniuses in genjutsu, and in the future he would possess the eye technique "Kotoamatsukami".
Based on the timeline, Shisui did indeed begin to show his talent around this age, and finally became famous in the Third Shinobi World War.
It's important to know that even when he became famous and earned the title "Shimonoseki" (meaning "Instantaneous Movement in Still Water"), he was still very young.
He is a few years older than Itachi Uchiha and already possesses considerable strength even before enrolling in the academy.
When Obito heard the name, he frowned and thought for a long time, only to find that he had no recollection of this Shisui at all.
He slapped his thigh and muttered somewhat disgruntledly:
"How come there are so many geniuses again? Where have we gotten so many geniuses from the clan in recent years?"
Qingyu glanced at Obito, but was thinking about something else entirely.
If we could trigger genjutsu-type traits from Uchiha Shisui and evolve his Sharingan, that would be great.
However, Shisui is still too young, and it will probably take some time before he can show his talent at school.
He wasn't in a hurry. After all, even Madara Uchiha was still secretly observing him, so what was a mere Shisui?
As I walked out of the school gate, the snow was falling even harder.
Qingyu pulled her scarf up a little higher and walked towards the third training ground, stepping through the thin layer of snow.
He had already begun to plan the next stage of his cultivation.
The Fourth Shinobi World War won't wait for him to grow slowly; he must forge himself into a sharp enough blade before the storm arrives.
……
When we arrived at the third training ground, there weren't many people there.
Only a few students were doing basic training near the exercise field; most people stayed at home and were unwilling to come out.
This is how the gap between people widens; even ninjas are no different from ordinary people in these aspects.
Kurenai Yuhi stood in front of Kiyoha.
She had just asked Qingyu about the question that had been bothering her. During the escort mission, Qingyu had attached Yin Release chakra to the water and used Illusionary Light to control several bandits at the same time.
She pondered the technique of integrating illusion into ninjutsu for a long time after returning home, but could not grasp it.
"With your talent, doing this shouldn't be a problem."
Qingyu leaned against a wooden stake at the edge of the training field.
"However, if you only focus on the field of genjutsu, your progress will be slower. Genjutsu is essentially an advanced application of Yin Release chakra. It is easy to learn but difficult to master, and the threshold is much higher than that of ordinary Five Elements Ninjutsu."
"If you want to take illusion magic to the next level, you need to expand your foundation in other attributes first."
Kurenai Yuhi was slightly taken aback.
She was too obsessed with illusion techniques in the past, putting all her energy into the precise control of Yin Release chakra, but never thought of taking a detour.
Qingyu is right. Illusion techniques and medical ninjutsu are similar. One is an advanced application of Yin Release, and the other is an advanced application of Yang Release. Both belong to the category of fields that are easy to learn but extremely difficult to master.
On the contrary, the learning curve for ninjutsu based on the five basic attributes of water, fire, wind, lightning, and earth is much gentler, and they are easier to master.
"So...where should I start learning?"
Yuhi Hong asked.
Water Release: Water Release.
Qingyu said.
"Water Release chakra has relatively gentle nature transformations, and the threshold for chakra control is lower than that of other attributes. Moreover, Water Release can reflect light, making it a natural carrier for genjutsu."
Qingyu didn't just spout off.
A similar method exists in Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village), called "Lightning Release: Lightning Illusion Pillar." The principle is to release a blinding white light and then use an illusion technique to attack the enemy from behind.
"Didn't you see me add genjutsu to water-style chakra before? Lay a solid foundation first, and then try adding yin-style chakra on top."
He had Kurenai Yuhi stand on a small open space at the edge of the training ground and began explaining the most basic Water Release chakra nature transformations.
First, he refined the non-attribute chakra, then transformed it into a water-attribute nature transformation, and finally condensed a stable stream of water in his palm.
Kurenai listened very attentively.
She clasped her hands together slightly in front of her, closed her eyes, and adjusted the flow of chakra step by step according to Qingyu's instructions.
At first, only a few tiny water droplets appeared on my palm, but they were quickly dried by the cold wind.
Before long, the water began to gather in my palm, forming a transparent water ball the size of a fist.
Qingyu watched from the side and nodded.
Kurenai's talent is indeed remarkable, and she was born with the water attribute, which spared her the hardship of training.
Genjutsu ninjas do have a solid foundation in chakra control. Although Water Release and Yin Release are different in nature, the techniques of chakra control are similar.
[Collectible trait detected: Chakra control]
[Rank D Trait: Chakra Control]
[Effect: Increases chakra control ability by 30%.]
Qingyu glanced at the text prompt. Chakra control ability—this trait is far more practical than simple attribute bonuses.
No matter what kind of ninjutsu it is, it all boils down to the manipulation of chakra.
Refining, transforming, shaping, and releasing—each step requires precise control.
The stronger the control, the higher the stability of the ninjutsu, the less energy it consumes, and the greater its power.
Kurenai Yuhi is indeed quite talented in this area.
"You learn very quickly."
Qingyu looked at the stable water sphere in Xi Ri Hong's palm.
"With your current level of chakra control, learning the five elemental ninjutsu will be much easier for you than for the average person."
"Once you've mastered the basics of Water Release, try layering Yin Release chakra on top. You should be able to use area-of-effect genjutsu very quickly."
Kurenai Yuhi withdrew her chakra, and the water sphere turned into a puddle of clear water that landed on the soil beneath her feet.
Her eyes shone like rubies, and she truly felt herself becoming stronger.
"Qingyu, thank you so much."
Kurenai Yuhi expressed her gratitude.
"It's nothing."
Qingyu casually replied.
He glanced at Kurenai Yuhi; a few strands of her hair, damp from the splashes of water during her practice, clung to her cheeks, looking somewhat disheveled in the cold winter wind.
Qingyu naturally reached out and tucked a few strands of hair behind her ears, then took out a water bottle from her ninja tool bag and handed it to her.
"Helping each other, isn't that the very essence of the Will of Fire?"
As Kurenai looked at the handsome Kiyoyu, something seemed to be gently beating in her heart, which she tried hard to suppress.
The next moment, Kurenai took the water bottle, her face slightly flushed, and took small sips of water.