Chapter 86

After snacking on the leftover rice with vegetables from breakfast, I grabbed a couple of sheets of paper and headed to the training ground. The sight of a dozen clones practicing chakra control hasn't been anything unusual lately, nor has one of them diligently memorizing kata with a tanto.

Considering that most Shadow Clones didn't learn anything new, I decided to double their number to achieve the desired result faster and also to gain some additional benefits along the way. However, for this, I used far from ordinary methods—after trying out several chakra control methods, including those for chunin, jonin, and medics, I decided to rely on two of my own creation, essentially not much different, but also pursuing side goals.

The first group attempted to control condensed chakra, transforming it into something like a shield, while the second group tried to create the famous chains of Kushina. After all, if she didn't use them, she won't be able to teach them. I had to figure it out on my own, guided only by the knowledge that it's possible, since the process itself wasn't described in the manga.

Of course, I was well aware that chains capable of suppressing chakra were created from Yin energy, but if nobody had tried it before me, that wasn't a reason to back down. Nagato himself created metal rods from his chakra, albeit with the help of the Rinnegan, but considering the density of Uzumaki chakra, it's theoretically possible even without the legendary dojutsu.

Moreover, chakra threads weren't far-fetched, and they could be created by ordinary shinobi from the same Suna, successfully controlling puppets. Chains are just the next step. And let's not forget that if I succeed, creating a weapon that suppresses bijuu chakra will be much easier.

And in general, who said this is where I have to stop? After all, the sudden appearance of a weapon in the hands can be a decisive factor in battle. Hmm, come to think of it, I've accumulated quite a few of these tricks already, especially for close combat.

I should learn something for long-range as well, otherwise, there's too much risk of ending up in an unpleasant situation with ninjutsu masters, whom you can catch off guard or, if unsuccessful, use their own rules against them.

Therefore, it's time to test my attachment to the elements!

Taking a sheet of specially treated paper from my pocket, I infused it with a small amount of chakra. Almost instantly, the paper became damp and began to slightly contract, symbolizing that I possess two elements. It's a little unexpected, but nothing strange—almost every sixth shinobi manifests a second element in the academy.

The difference is that not everyone has the opportunity to learn about them during their training. Usually, only Uchihas strive to use fire ninjutsu from a young age, while other clans focus on their own kekkei genkai. It was only at the suggestion of the Senju in the fourth year that elemental ninjutsu began to be studied, which is actually why I plan to enroll in the last year.

Well, and also to avoid being kicked out prematurely. Of course, I could study in the clan until twelve and then become a genin, but to waste the education in a clan famous for its versatility of talents, including ninjutsu?! Find another fool! And their genjutsu specialists are good, unlike in our clan.

Moreover, the Nara will teach me better strategies and tactics in the third year, the simple subjects even more so, and in taijutsu, they won't be much help to me, judging by Shikaku. No, he has the technique, but compared to sparring against jonin, it just won't cut it—waste of time. I'll be able to use him much more effectively.

So, the main element is water, and the secondary one is lightning. The first one is quite expected, as my great-grandfather had the same predisposition, according to my grandfather, which is very strong even for an Uzumaki, but with lightning, it's a little unexpected. Ryuta's secondary element was earth.

I suppose this element was passed down to me from Saya—her primary is fire, and the one she trained later is lightning. Strange. Logically, it should have been fire. But with these ties to the elements, no one can say for sure, as they can be inherited from parents or manifest completely unexpectedly.

Each country has its own primary element, but there are also different variants, like Asuma and Naruto, who got predispositions to air from who knows where.

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