Chapter 385: Temari's Wind Release Training

Outside Konoha Village.

Shishou brought Temari to a desolate, uninhabited valley and stopped.

"Step back a bit."

Shishou had Temari step back and quickly formed hand seals.

"Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall!"

As Shishou poured his chakra into the jutsu, the ground beneath him rapidly rose, forming a massive concave-shaped earthen wall.

Next, Shishou jumped onto the earthen wall and formed more seals.

"Water Release: Waterfall Basin Technique!"

With a roar, a massive waterfall flowed from the concave earthen wall, creating a spectacular scene.

Seeing this, Temari was stunned. The ninjutsu Shishou just performed indicated that his chakra reserves far surpassed hers.

When Shishou returned to her side, Temari asked, "What are you planning to do?"

Shishou shrugged, "I'm going to teach you the nature transformation of Wind Release chakra from scratch."

Temari frowned, "I already know Wind Release."

Shishou shook his head, "You know Wind Release jutsu, but you don't truly understand Wind Release nature transformation."

"You need to throw away your iron fan and use Wind Release without it."

Using elemental jutsu by forming hand seals didn't necessarily mean one had mastered the corresponding nature transformation. Although Temari didn't use hand seals, she relied on her iron fan, which was no different in Shishou's eyes.

After saying this, Shishou picked up a leaf from the ground, placed it on his palm, and said, "Wind Release is the art of tearing and cutting through everything. It has immense combat power but is extremely difficult to master. To enhance the power of Wind Release, you must achieve one thing: make it thin and sharp!"

With a swift motion, the leaf in Shishou's hand was instantly cut into pieces by his Wind Release chakra.

"Tch, I can do that too," Temari muttered, picking up a leaf and placing it on her palm. She used Wind Release to cut it in half.

Shishou took the leaf from Temari and pointed to the uneven cut, "You must remember 'thin and sharp.' Only by focusing Wind Release chakra to a point or a line can you maximize the power of the wind blade."

"The Wind Release you use with your iron fan, though impressive, is too dispersed and lacks focus, which is why its power never reaches its potential. Understand?"

Hearing Shishou pinpoint the flaw in her Wind Release training, Temari looked at him in surprise.

Why is this guy, who is about the same age as Gaara, so skilled?

"I understand," Temari said, planting her iron fan into the ground.

Then, she began trying to cut the leaf with Wind Release according to Shishou's instructions, aiming to make the cuts smooth and clean.

Since Temari already knew the basics of Wind Release nature transformation, she quickly met Shishou's requirements under his guidance.

Finally, Shishou pointed to the waterfall he had created and said, "Try cutting through the waterfall. Once you can cut through it, we will proceed to the next stage of training."

He created a platform in the pool below the waterfall with Earth Release for Temari to stand on during her training.

Then, Shishou raised his right hand toward the waterfall. In the next second, the waterfall split, creating a gap in the flow.

Temari was astonished as she watched Shishou cut the waterfall.

With her iron fan, she could easily blow the waterfall away, but using her hands would be extremely difficult.

Moreover, training under the waterfall would definitely drench her...

But determined to improve her skills, Temari had no choice but to follow Shishou's instructions and train under the waterfall.

After a few minutes of training, Shishou called Temari back.

Seeing Temari completely soaked, Shishou smiled, "You're too slow. I'll teach you the Shadow Clone Technique. Use shadow clones to speed up your training. But you mustn't tell anyone about this."

He then explained the mechanism of accelerated training with shadow clones to Temari.

Shivering from the cold, Temari hugged herself and nodded, "Okay."

After learning the Shadow Clone Technique, Temari created several shadow clones to continue training under the waterfall while Shishou started a fire and prepared hot drinks and towels.

It was already autumn, and the temperature was dropping, so preparations to keep warm were necessary.

After finishing these preparations, Shishou took out a ninjutsu scroll and started reading, occasionally glancing at Temari.

Before they knew it, night had fallen.

Temari, after dispelling her shadow clones, was cold and exhausted, almost falling into the water, but Shishou caught her just in time.

Holding the shivering Temari in his warm embrace, Shishou wrapped her tightly in a blanket by the fire.

"Here, drink this to warm up," Shishou said, handing her a cup of hot drink.

"Thank you," Temari said, her hands shaking as she took the cup and sipped it.

Feeling the warmth spread through her body, Temari finally relaxed and stopped trembling.

After a few more sips, she was completely warmed up.

Looking up at Shishou, who was quietly reading a ninjutsu scroll by the fire, Temari bit her lip.

He's so considerate.

I wonder what he looks like...

Sipping her hot drink, Temari glanced at Shishou's masked face with a hint of regret.

Once Temari finished her drink, Shishou put away his scroll and stood up.

"Let's go back."

"Okay," Temari said, standing up immediately.

However, as soon as she stood, a wave of fatigue hit her, causing her to collapse.

Temari knew this was the backlash from using shadow clones for training.

"Let me carry you," Shishou said, looking at her calmly.

"Um...okay," Temari hesitated but eventually nodded.

She was too exhausted to move.

Leaning against Shishou's back, her arms around his neck, Temari blushed.

It was her first time being this close to a boy.

However, she didn't stay embarrassed for long, as she soon fell asleep on Shishou's back.

Feeling her fall asleep, Shishou used the Flying Thunder God Technique to appear in the Konoha Forest, then carried her to the inn.

Under the surprised, curious, and slightly gossipy gazes of Kankuro and Gaara, Shishou gently put Temari down and left.

Back home, Shishou left a shadow clone behind and immediately headed to Turtle Island.

Samui, who had already sent away Yugito and Mabui, hugged and kissed him as soon as he arrived.

Having just clarified their relationship, the two were deeply engrossed in each other's affection.

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POWER STONE!!!!

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