6 Two months

'.....'= Thoughts

"....."= Conversations

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Hiroto was in high spirits as he made his way towards his house. Once he arrived at the Senju Clan territory, the sun was nearly set. Wasting no time, he decided to train his Wood Release.

Stretching his arms and taking a deep breath, Hiroto readied himself for the upcoming practice. He had recently discovered his affinity for wood release, a potent kekkei genkai that granted him the ability to manipulate wooden structures and create trees. However, he understood that mastering this technique necessitated a significant amount of practice and control.

Approaching a nearby tree in his courtyard, he focused his chakra and extended his hand towards it. Slowly, he attempted to draw out the earth's energy, coaxing the tree to respond. Initially, there was no reaction. Hiroto furrowed his brow, concentrating even harder.

After a few more tries, he felt a faint surge of energy flowing through his body, connecting with the tree. A small bud sprouts from one of the branches, and Hiroto can't help but smile with excitement. He took a step back and continued his training, reaching out to other trees in the courtyard.

With each attempt, Hiroto's control over the wood release becomes stronger. The buds sprouting from the branches grew into small leaves, and soon, the whole tree was covered in a lush canopy. Encouraged by his progress, Hiroto continued to challenge himself by attempting to create more complex shapes, like intertwining branches or gnarled roots.

As Hiroto trained, he became more aware of his chakra flow and the connection between his body and the trees. He can feel the life force within the wood, and it fuelled his determination to master wood release. His focus intensified, and he started experimenting with different hand gestures and movements, trying to further enhance his control and precision.

Hours passed, but Hiroto carried on his training. He was solely focused on his training, completely absorbed in the wonders of wood release. Each attempt brought him closer to unlocking the true potential of his kekkei genkai.

After completing his training, Hiroto decided to rest for the day. He had created a perfect training schedule for himself and he hoped to continue the training in a disciplined manner till the day the academy starts and even after that.

Two months passed by as Hiroto continued his training. He was progressing as the days passed by and this always renewed his determination to continue training every day.

'Man, I couldn't' study continuously for an hour in my past life,' Hiroto sighed.

He was outside his house, in the Senju clan training area, practicing his jutsus and his aim using the shurikens and kunais.

"Aren't you a little too young to be training alone," A voice sounded breaking Hiroto's concentration.

He looked at the direction from where the voice came and saw a teenager standing a few metres away from him.

'Uchiha Shisui,' Hiroto quickly recognised the teenager who was now smiling at him.

He was first shocked that he wasn't able to detect, that there was a person standing behind, although a bit distance away. But knowing it was Shisui, Hiroto calmed down. As Shisui was an outstanding ninja and it was no surprise that he was able to hide his presence from Hiroto.

"Who are you?" Hiroto asked

"I am Uchiha Shisui. I was just passing by when I saw you training your jutsus and I must say you have quite a good control over your chakra," Shisui said in one breath.

Hiroto felt a sense of pride hearing the compliment from someone as skilled as Shisui. "Thank you, Shisui-san," he replied with a smile. "I've been practicing a lot lately to improve my skills."

Shisui nodded approvingly. "That's commendable, especially at your age. It's important to start training early and refine your abilities. But just make sure you don't push yourself too hard. You need to give your body and mind time to rest and recover."

Hiroto took Shisui's advice seriously. "I understand. I don't want to overexert myself and risk injuries. I'll make sure to find a balance between training and rest."

Shisui smiled again. "That's good to hear. It's clear that you have a lot of potential, Hiroto. With proper guidance and dedication, you can become a formidable ninja."

Hiroto felt a surge of excitement hearing those words. He admired Shisui and his skills greatly, so to hear such praise from him meant a lot. "I'll do my best to live up to your expectations, Shisui-san. I hope to become a ninja like you someday."

Shisui placed a hand on Hiroto's shoulder. "I believe in you, Hiroto. Just keep working hard and never give up on your dreams. And if you ever need any advice or guidance, don't hesitate to ask me."

'Man it really takes a lot to act like a kid,' Hiroto sighed.

"By the way Shisui-san, why don't you train me whenever you have time," Hiroto said with twinkling eyes making a cute expression.

Shisui chuckled at Hiroto's request. "Well, Hiroto, I'd be happy to train with you whenever I have the time. It's always good to have a training partner. Just keep in mind that I can be pretty tough, so be prepared to put in a lot of effort!"

Hiroto nodded eagerly. "I'm ready for the challenge, Shisui-san! I know it won't be easy, but I'm determined to become stronger."

'Yes!' Hiroto was cheering in his mind. Yeah, he was doing his own training and all, but combat experience is also very important. Learning how to use your skills in a fight is a very significant step, which he would learn during his missions later when he graduates from the academic.

Now with the help of Shisui, he would be able to learn it in advance. And with Shisui training him, he may be able to progress his training at a faster rate than before.

After Shisui left, Hiroto continued his ninjutsu training, until another person came to visit him, two hours later after Shisui had left.

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