#27 - Swordsmanship
The leaves on the ground were finally swept up, floating in mid-air.
At that moment, an electric current flashed through Kiyoshi's right arm, greatly increasing the activity of his cells.
He suddenly drew his Kodachi and slashed at the leaves.
A crack gradually appeared in the leaves in mid-air, then split into two halves, falling to the ground.
Kiyoshi slowly transitioned from the drawing sword stance to sheathing the sword, the blade faintly reflecting a metallic gleam.
"As expected, it's based on speed."
Kiyoshi thought to himself.
His vision could keep up with the speed of the leaves, capturing their movement trajectory.
The disadvantage was that his body's reaction speed couldn't keep up, and the accuracy was insufficient.
He had been practicing swordsmanship for too short a time, not enough to hit the leaves in an instant.
But the extremely fast speed happened to make up for the lack of accuracy.
If one strike wasn't enough, then two.
If two strikes weren't enough, then three.
Just now, Kiyoshi's first strike missed, so he quickly made a slight adjustment and swung a second strike, splitting the leaves in two.
It was just too fast, ninjas with insufficient perception could only see Kiyoshi draw his sword, a blurry swinging motion, and then the leaves split.
"You have comprehended a new entry: [Apprentice Swordsman Ninja (White)]"
A semi-transparent panel appeared before Kiyoshi's eyes.
[Entry: Apprentice Swordsman Ninja (White)]
[Achievement Requirements: Use a sword technique.]
[Progress: (Completed).]
[Effect: Your swordsmanship training speed is increased by 10% compared to the original.]
[Note: Can continue to advance later.]
Before buying the used Kodachi, Kiyoshi used a kitchen knife to carve a tree branch into the outline of a "sword" to practice Cloud-Hidden Style swordsmanship.
After five days of practice, which was today, Kiyoshi barely used "Cloud-Hidden Style Swordsmanship · Flying Bird" and obtained a new entry.
This allows Kiyoshi to train in swordsmanship 10% faster than ordinary people.
"The strength of an average Genin is about this level."
Kiyoshi put down the Kodachi and went into the house to get a glass of water.
The gap in strength between Genin and Genin is greater than that between humans and dogs.
The strong ones are like Maruboshi Kosuke, a perennial Genin.
Because he was impatient for quick success in performing a mission, rashly giving orders led to the death of two companions.
So he swore to the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, that he would only ever be a Genin, but his true strength could be considered elite even among Jonin.
He had considerable strength in the original work.
And the weak Genin are just the children of commoners.
The Three Body Technique, which other ninjas with ninja clan heritage rarely use, is already their strongest ninjutsu.
Knowing the Three Body Technique and understanding some common sense is enough to put you on the spot and become a Genin.
"I still need to graduate as soon as possible."
Kiyoshi put down the water glass.
He should be able to get the Strengthen Physique entry this week, and then directly synthesize the Lightning Release Genin entry.
Continuing to stay in the Ninja School is a waste of time, it's best to graduate early.
For other ninjas, graduating early might mean becoming cannon fodder earlier.
But Kiyoshi is different.
He can come into contact with more things, and have more opportunities to trigger the entry panel, complete the conditions of the entry panel, and thereby quickly strengthen himself.
……
Ninja School.
In addition to physical training, ninjas also have to learn shuriken throwing techniques.
Most ninjas carry shuriken with them.
And there are quite a few ninjutsu related to shuriken, "Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique", "Fire Release · Phoenix Sage Fire Technique" and so on.
"Listen up, shuriken are a ninja's last line of defense. When a ninja's chakra is not enough to release ninjutsu, if the shuriken throwing technique is good enough, it is very likely to turn danger into safety..."
The Chunin teacher in charge of teaching shuriken throwing, Fujimoto Kyohei, spoke eloquently above, occasionally taking out several different types of shuriken for the students to identify.
There were Fuma shuriken that were much larger than ordinary shuriken, as well as subdivisions of right-angled shuriken and curved-angled shuriken.
Kiyoshi quietly watched the various shuriken displayed by Fujimoto Kyohei.
When it comes to shuriken throwing techniques, the Uchiha clan is one of the best.
"Kiyoshi, how is your shuriken throwing technique?"
Kurenai Yuhi asked, opening her lips slightly.
Kiyoshi is a transfer student.
Shuriken had been taught last semester, so this semester's arranged courses were very late.
Yuhi Kurenai was very curious about how his throwing technique was, since he was from the Land of Lightning and from the Uchiha clan.
"I don't know, I haven't practiced much."
Kiyoshi shook his head.
A person's energy is limited, he can only make the best choice in the shortest amount of time.
First make the body stronger to have more chakra, and then learn more ninjutsu.
While the two were talking, Asuma Sarutobi watched Kiyoshi and Kurenai Yuhi from behind.
Wait, who exactly is the childhood sweetheart?
Asuma Sarutobi was about to break down.
He wanted to apologize to Kurenai for what happened before, but he couldn't think of a good entry point.
"Asuma, are you in a bad mood?"
Inuzuka Tsume came over and asked.
"No."
How could he say it, seeing his childhood sweetheart constantly chatting with another man.
Asuma Sarutobi waved his hand, pretending to be fine.
As the son of the Hokage, countless expectant eyes have been cast on him since he was a child.
So Asuma Sarutobi didn't want others to see his incompetent side.
"Okay, everyone practice on your own first."
Fujimoto Kyohei waved his hand and distributed the shuriken that the school lent to the students.
There were twenty mannequins on the practice field for the students to practice on.
"Where's Kakashi?"
Obito asked.
He hadn't seen Kakashi all day today.
"The teacher said this morning that Kakashi had asked for leave, Obito, were you even listening in class?"
Nohara Rin received the shuriken and returned to the practice area.
The shuriken was dull, and it could be seen that it had been used for many years.
"Hehe, Rin, I forgot."
Obito smiled foolishly.
"But Kiyoshi is really popular, he's gotten to know so many people in no time."
Nohara Rin said softly, her voice melodious.
Kiyoshi had been practicing with them before.
Now, without realizing it, Kiyoshi seemed to have a good relationship with Kurenai Yuhi, who was a good student in the class.
"Hmph, it's just that that guy is a foreigner, everyone is curious."
Obito snorted.
Once everyone's novelty wears off, Uchiha Kiyoshi will still be the same as before.
He looked in Kiyoshi's direction and found that Kiyoshi, who had taken the shuriken, was coming towards Nohara Rin, followed by Kurenai Yuhi.
"Kakashi hasn't come all day?"
Kiyoshi said indifferently.
Because he expected to get the Strengthen Physique entry today, and it happened that today was all training classes, he had been focusing on training, and hadn't noticed when Kakashi disappeared.
"Yeah, maybe Kakashi has something to do."
Nohara Rin said.
"That Kakashi guy must be practicing secretly at home."
Obito suddenly said, expressing his suspicion.
He didn't believe that Kakashi was so talented, he must be practicing secretly behind his back, that's why his grades were so good.
"Obito, Kakashi is not that kind of person."
Hearing Obito say this, Nohara Rin frowned slightly.
Kiyoshi didn't pay attention to their subsequent conversation.
At this time, he only had one thing in his mind.
Most likely... the White Fang of Konoha is back.
And back in failure!
