Transformation Technique

Chapter 2: Transformation Technique, Nine-Tailed Fox Demon.

"Well, maybe... I'll give it a try."

After Shenmu uttered those words, laughter erupted throughout the class.

Shenmu, in response, chose to selectively ignore it.

Concerned that Shenmu might be affected by the ridicule of other students, Teacher Iruka reassured, "It's okay, Shenmu. Failure is not frightening; don't pay attention to everyone's jokes."

Shenmu shook his head, "It's okay, teacher. I've long been accustomed to it."

Iruka looked at Shenmu with eyes that grew even more gentle.

This child, at such a young age, has endured so much.

Yet, remains resilient and eager.

"Teacher Iruka."

Shenmu suddenly looked up.

Even though Shenmu has accepted the memories of the previous master and knows the hand seals and essentials of the transformation technique, there is still some unease in his heart.

Hearing the teacher explain it again, to reinforce the knowledge.

No other choice, Shenmu thought helplessly.

After all, he's just an ordinary and unremarkable guy.

"Okay."

He gazed at Iruka earnestly and said, "Could you teach me the method of performing the transformation technique again?"

Iruka nodded because he saw the eagerness for knowledge in Shenmu's eyes.

That pure desire for learning.

It's truly rare!

"If you want to score high in the transformation technique exam, it's better to transform into something you're familiar with, try to minimize visual discrepancies. First, like this..."

Then, Iruka and Shenmu went on to explain the essentials of the transformation technique in detail.

At the same time, he gave several reminders.

"Shenmu, remember, there's not just one way to perform any ninjutsu. Feel free to experiment."

"Perception and flexibility are crucial..."

Iruka added these two sentences at the end.

Shenmu nodded, seeming to grasp the idea.

Perception and flexibility.

Shenmu furrowed his brow, deep in thought.

The previous owner of Shenmu's body had aimed to transform into a person while practicing the technique, but the outcome was disastrous.

Can he try experimenting with transforming into other objects?

That familiarity, yet without anyone delving into the details...

Shenmu stood there, lost in contemplation for a while.

The surrounding classmates couldn't contain their impatience and started shouting.

"Shenmu, can you do it or not!"

"Anyway, we're all going to embarrass ourselves, so what's the difference if it's a bit earlier or later!"

"Yeah, what are you dawdling there for? You're wasting everyone's time!"

"Shenmu, boldly give it a try."

Only Teacher Iruka patted Shenmu on the shoulder, encouragingly saying, "Even if you fail, the teacher will still applaud for you."

Shinboku felt moved.

"Thank you, teacher."

After saying that, he walked out of the classroom and onto the playground.

The teacher had said that failure isn't frightening.

There's nothing to worry about.

Flexibility and perception...

These words kept echoing in Shinboku's mind.

Various characters and tailed beasts from Naruto appeared in his thoughts.

Finally, he chose the most familiar one.

Time to give it a try.

Boldly taking the first step!

Shinboku formed hand seals, shouting, "Transformation Technique!"

A massive nine-tailed monster, fifty to sixty meters tall, materialized outside the ninja school's teaching building!

Its ferocious aura and disdainful gaze towards humans sent shivers down even Iruka as a Chūnin, felt terrified!

"Wow!"

"Monster!"

In the classroom, many female students were scared to tears.

Even the usually composed Sasuke and Shikamaru, upon seeing Shenmu's transform into a giant monster with the transformation technique, took a few steps back, beads of sweat forming on their foreheads.

It's so realistic!

As if a genuine nine-tailed monster stood before everyone!

The pressure from that power, the shiver from deep within!

It's too real!

After using the transformation technique, Shenmu keenly sensed that Iruka's expression seemed a bit frozen.

Subconsciously, he felt he hadn't done well enough.

So, he released the transformation, standing in front of Teacher Iruka like a child who had made a mistake.

"Sorry, teacher. My perception and flexibility are really poor. I could only transform into this."

Shenmu said earnestly.

Upon hearing this, Iruka snapped out of his shock, and his lips twitched. (P.S..even I twitch after writing this)

"Could only transform into this?!"

Who says it's just "this"?!

Iruka had witnessed the Nine-Tailed Fox firsthand, and his parents had perished at its hands. That's why he was shocked and stunned just now!

Shenmu's transformation into the Nine-Tailed Fox was nearly identical to what Iruka had witnessed years ago.

In fact, the chakra fluctuations and the malevolence radiating from Shenmu's transformed state surpassed what Iruka remembered from that dreadful encounter!

Even though Iruka was now a Chūnin and had seen the Nine-Tailed Fox back then.

But if asked to transform himself, Iruka admitted he couldn't capture even a thousandth of the aura that Shenmu showed!

Could it be that his student has truly awakened?

He's not a hopeless case; he's a ninja arts genius!

"Shenmu, I'd like to ask why you chose to transform into this creature, and so vividly at that."

Iruka suppressed his astonishment and inquired.

"Because I once dreamed of this giant beast. I thought if I transformed into it, the massive size would divert attention from probing into other details."

Shenmu sounded a bit disheartened, "Am I still not good enough?"

Iruka facepalmed.

What a simple and genuine thought!

In the end, Iruka, struggling to contain his amazement, commented, "You did well this time. Try transforming into a normal person next time..."

Seeing the teacher's forced encouragement, Shenmu knew Iruka was trying to console him.

"Teacher, you don't have to comfort me. I know my talent is lacking a bit..."

...

Konohagakure Village.

Hokage's office.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, witnessed the appearance of the Nine-Tailed Giant in the ninja school!

The terrifying aura made him think the Nine-Tailed Fox had broken free from its seal!

Just as he prepared to intervene, the Nine-Tails mysteriously disappeared!

So, he instructed his ANBU to investigate.

Now, the investigation has yielded results.

"Any updates on the investigation? Did the seal placed by the Fourth Hokage loosen, allowing the Nine-Tailed Fox within Naruto to escape?"

The Third Hokage asked anxiously.

The ANBU operative with a mask responded, "No, it was just an ordinary student at the ninja school using the transformation technique."

"What?"

The Third Hokage's pupils contracted, "Are you sure you didn't make a mistake?"

"Positive."

The ANBU affirmed, "The one who performed the transformation technique this time, was it Naruto?"

The Third Hokage continued to inquire.

"Only he possesses such a massive amount of chakra, capable of using the transformation technique to mimic Tailed Beasts. Moreover, only he, with the Nine-Tails sealed within, could replicate the aura so accurately. This kid is causing quite a stir..."

The Third Hokage mumbled to himself.

"No, it's Shenmu, the war orphan you named."

The ANBU responded.

"What?"

The Third Hokage's tone heightened by two degrees.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, was a master of various ninja techniques, often referred to as the Ninja Professor. He had profound knowledge of the transformation technique.

So.

He knew.

To mimic a Tailed Beast using the transformation technique.

Not only did it require a massive amount of chakra support.

It also demanded familiarity with the Tailed Beast and exceptional skill in the transformation technique!

"That kid Shenmu has never encountered a Tailed Beast before."

Hiruzen Sarutobi drew in a sharp breath.