Chapter 57: Chapter 12:Why not Both Jutsu?
Yuto sat cross-legged in deep meditation, his aura calm yet vigilant. The rescued children sat in front of him, their eyes filled with a mix of relief and lingering fear. Yuto opened his eyes as the sensation of his crow, carrying his marked kunai, came to a stop. He placed his hand gently on one of the children, and since they were all gathered closely, he activated his chakra switch ability, switching all of them to the kunai's location in one fluid motion.
In the blink of an eye, they arrived at the Wave Country's orphanage. The caretaker, an elderly woman with a kind yet weary face, emerged from the building, her eyes widening at the sight of the malnourished children.
"Who are you?" she asked, her voice cautious yet warm.
Yuto handed a written note and a box with 100k cash to one of the children, instructing them to give it to the caretaker. He sighed softly. "Their parents were taken by Gato, but they deserve a chance to rebuild their lives here. Please, take care of them."
The caretaker read the note, her eyes softening as she nodded at yuto while taking the box. "Thank you, young man. May the heavens bless you for this act."
Yuto crouched to meet the children's eyes, a rare softness in his tone. "This will be your new home. Listen to the caretaker, and stay strong. Things will get better soon."
The children nodded, some tearing up as they clung to him briefly. With a faint smile, Yuto said goodbye and activated his ability again, switching back to the forest clearing he had used earlier.
As Tazuna and Yuto returned to the house, Yuto absorbed the memories of his dispelled shadow clone, confirming nothing significant had occurred during his absence. At breakfast, Hitomi and Naruko eagerly shared their progress with their new jutsu, their enthusiasm radiating as they subtly sought Yuto's approval.
Hitomi proudly explained, "I'm learning Lightning Release: Lightning Ball Jutsu. It's a strong C-rank technique where I create spheres of electrical energy and throw them at enemies. It's super effective and can knock them back too!"
Not to be outdone, Naruko chimed in, "And I'm mastering Wind Release: Great Breakthrough! I can blow away anything in front of me with powerful winds. It's simple but really strong!"
The two exchanged competitive glances before turning their attention to Yuto, clearly awaiting his reaction.
Kakashi, sipping his tea, looked at Yuto. "You've got both their affinities. So, what jutsu do you want to learn? Lightning Ball or Great Breakthrough?"
Yuto tapped his chin thoughtfully. "I'll think about it and let you know tomorrow."
"Take your time," Kakashi replied with a nod.
Meanwhile, the girls quickly devolved into a playful argument about whose jutsu was better, each insisting that Yuto should choose their technique. Their banter filled the room with laughter and energy, while Yuto quietly observed, a small smile tugging at his lips.
'They're both strong techniques,' he thought. 'But I need to consider what complements my fighting style best.'
As the banter between Hitomi and Naruko escalated, the two decided to turn it into a competition: whoever mastered their jutsu first would be declared the winner. Their determination flared, and without another word, they darted outside to train, leaving Yuto and Kakashi behind to exchange sweat-dropped glances.
Yuto sighed and stood up. "I'll go keep an eye on them," he said, already heading out.
Kakashi called after him, "Make sure they don't overtrain themselves. They need to remember we're still on a mission."
Yuto nodded as he left.
Yuto observed the girls intently as they practiced their respective jutsu. His Kamigan activated, analyzing and memorizing every detail of their techniques. A playful grin spread across his face as he came up with an idea, 'Why not master both jutsu myself?'
Wasting no time, Yuto created two shadow clones and instructed them to meditate near the river away from the training ground. He had discovered that clones could store chakra while meditating, and when dispelled, they would transfer the stored energy back to him. This technique minimized the usual headaches caused by shadow clone feedback.
'This is going to save so much effort,' Yuto thought, comparing it to how Naruto used clones to store nature energy for Sage Mode in the anime. The primary difference here was that his clones focused on chakra storage, not nature energy.
It was the seventh day of their mission, marking the anticipated confrontation with Zabuza from Yuto's memories. While some differences had emerged—such as Naruko not meeting Haku—the changes seemed insignificant to the bigger picture. Kakashi, fully recovered, declared that he would personally oversee Tazuna's safety at the bridge, with the entire team accompanying him.
Yuto had taken precautions, leaving three clones behind at Tazuna's home. They were set to meditate and replenish his chakra reserves while keeping Tsunami and Inari safe. He remembered that Gato's men would likely target them, just as in the anime.
After ensuring Naruko was awake and ready to leave, team 7 set off with tazuna. 'Everything is falling into place,' Yuto thought, adjusting his gear. 'Now, let's finish this mission.'
Team 7 arrived at the half-constructed bridge alongside Tazuna. The air grew heavy as thick mist began to swirl around them, limiting visibility. Kakashi's sharp gaze locked onto Zabuza, who emerged from the mist with the masked ninja, Haku, silently at his side.
Kakashi raised his headband, revealing the crimson glow of his Sharingan. "Yuto," he commanded, his voice steady, "engage the masked ninja. Naruko and Hitomi, assist him if needed and protect Tazuna at all costs."
With a flicker of blue light, Kakashi vanished into the mist. The fierce clash of blades echoed through the shrouded battlefield, signaling the start of an intense duel.
Yuto's Kamigan activated, scanning Haku with precision. "Looks like it's just you and me." Yuto said, stepping forward confidently. Naruko and Hitomi flanked Tazuna, their expressions a mix of determination and caution, prepared to jump in if Yuto called for help.
(Pls give me some power stones!)
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