Chapter 60: The Third and Fourth Years

After several successful attempts, Minato patted Aoki on the shoulder with a wide smile. "You are truly a genius, Aoki! I never imagined something like this could happen. With this, you will be able to learn Fuinjutsu in a way that has never been thought of before."

Minato's voice was filled with enthusiasm and happiness. "Alright, starting today, I will teach you everything I know about Fuinjutsu. It will be a long journey, but I am confident you can get through it," Minato said with a confident smile.

Aoki smiled faintly. He knew that in the future, Orochimaru would do the same—create Cursed Seals using Natural Energy. However, Aoki had discovered this before Orochimaru. This made Aoki feel proud, even though he knew it was through a somewhat unfair means.

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Three years had passed since Aoki read Nansa's will. During that time, Aoki not only became stronger but also much more mature in controlling his techniques.

The last year had been filled with challenges but also significant achievements. Aoki not only delved into Fuinjutsu under Minato's guidance but also trained in two new forms of Mizu no Kokyu, namely the eighth and ninth forms.

Mizu no Kokyu: Hachi no Kata: Takitsubo (Water Breathing: Eighth Form: Waterfall Basin) is a technique capable of cutting targets vertically, an attack that combines speed with the power of flowing water. Training for this technique required Aoki to hone his precision and full focus, as this technique was not just about physical strength, but mastery of the flow of energy within the body.

Then there was Mizu no Kokyu: Ku no Kata: Suiryū Shibuki (Water Breathing: Ninth Form: Water Splash), a technique that is very useful in dynamic combat. This technique minimizes landing time and allows Aoki to move freely in difficult terrain—such as in places without solid footing. This attack is one of the most complex, as it requires the user to keep moving continuously, attacking from various angles with incredible agility.

Each technique required extraordinary perseverance to master, especially for Aoki, who had never had a natural talent for advanced techniques. Training for Mizu no Kokyu: Hachi no Kata: Takitsubo (Water Breathing: Eighth Form: Waterfall Basin) and Mizu no Kokyu: Ku no Kata: Suiryū Shibuki (Water Breathing: Ninth Form: Water Splash) took months, marked by countless failures. However, Aoki always got back up, even when physically and mentally exhausted, because his strong determination pushed him to keep moving forward.

Although Aoki's path was long and full of challenges, results began to show. Aoki not only mastered two new techniques but also gained greater confidence in battle.

Each technique that Aoki mastered was not just a tool for fighting but also became a part of him—a reflection of Aoki's struggles over these three years.

Throughout Aoki's journey, he also grew closer to Minato. They often exchanged ideas about techniques and strategies, and Aoki began to see Minato not just as a mentor but also as a friend.

And when Aoki combined Fuinjutsu with his breathing techniques, he discovered a potential that no one else had seen. Now, after three arduous years, Aoki stood as a much stronger figure, ready to face greater challenges in the future.

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The fourth year since Aoki read Nansa's will had arrived, and his long journey now brought Aoki to the pinnacle of mastering the Mizu no Kokyu breathing techniques. After successfully mastering the previous nine forms, Aoki was now delving into the last two forms that represented the peak of his breathing technique art.

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