Naruto: I Draw Power Into Reality

"That's enough for today."

Akaba packed his tools and stood up, ready to leave.

"Eh? Is that it?"

"Won't you go one more round?"

Some members of the Root team showed disappointment.

Although the realistic illusion was terrifying, they could clearly feel the horror of actual battle and recognize their improvement after going through two rounds of genjutsu training.

"You're being too impudent," Danzo said coldly.

"Calm down everyone. Illusions that incorporate all five senses can still cause considerable mental damage!" a man from the Root team spoke.

Akaba glanced at him. Someone who understood mental strength this well must be from the Yamanaka clan.

Actually, even the weakest among these people was at least a Chunin-level ninja. Even if they underwent another round of genjutsu, there wouldn't be much danger.

But pushing ourselves this hard isn't really our style.

Akaba gave a dismissive wave and turned toward the cave.

After entering the cave, a figure appeared.

Another clone?

Akaba looked back thoughtfully. Danzo was still at the Root team base.

"The mission here is finished. You don't need to come specially anymore."

"Yes, teacher."

Akaba nodded. The main purpose of this trip was to overcome the fear of death.

Now the goal has been achieved, so there's no need to keep coming here.

"If you're interested in the Root division, feel free to come anytime," Danzo said.

"No, I'm not interested," Akaba refused without hesitation. This burden is too heavy. You can carry it yourself; I can't take it on.

Danzo nodded and the clone vanished.

Walking through the cave, he gradually slowed his pace and turned to look back at the cave where the Root base was located.

The current Root team? Fears nothing, not even death itself.

They'd long conquered their fear of death — now, sacrifice meant little to them.

"Oh well, time to head home and work on my story."

Akaba closed his eyes, pushed the thoughts from his mind, and turned toward the village.

Right now, creating two shadow clones should be manageable.

He told himself silently.

Passing by the manga shop, Akaba noticed someone drawing and sketching in front of it.

"Jiraiya? No, doesn't seem like him."

His first thought was Jiraiya, but glancing through the gap in the crowd from afar, he clearly wasn't wearing that ridiculous outfit Jiraiya always wore.

Who was it?

Originally planning to go straight home, he suddenly became somewhat curious.

"Man, can he draw or what!"

"Yeah, looks great too!"

"I heard he's from the Yuhi family."

Standing outside the crowd, Akaba overheard voices from within.

He craned his neck trying to get a peek, but at just ten years old, he couldn't see past the sea of adults.

Thinking for a moment, he leaped onto his own rooftop.

Though not very clear, at least he could see something from above.

Looking down, he saw a boy sitting among the crowd. A sketchpad lay before him, and his hand moved swiftly with the pencil.

He wasn't drawing female figures. On the paper was an illustration of one scene during Kakashi and Zabuza's confrontation.

"Yuhi, Shinku Yuhi."

Akaba remembered clearly, immediately recalling the other's name.

This guy was in the same class as him and had crazy good chakra control — especially when it came to genjutsu.

"Hmm, not good enough."

Shinku Yuhi shook his head and tore the drawing off the sketchpad.

Someone couldn't understand and finally blurted out, "Honestly, you're way better than that guy Jiraiya. Why would you tear it off then?"

"It's different."

Shinku Yuhi shook his head again, a slightly confused look appearing on his face.

What he wanted wasn't just drawings—it was the essence, energy, and spirit within them. Yet he simply couldn't capture those elements.

However,

Akaba had to admit this kid's talent surpassed Jiraiya's by far.

"You're only copying other people's work. You haven't developed your own style yet."

"Copying? My own style?"

Shinku Yuhi froze for a moment, not quite understanding. But suddenly, he noticed—whose voice was that, anyway?

"Master, why did you go there!"

Sakuma Yunlang didn't even need to turn around—just from the sound, he recognized Akaba's identity.

"It's cooler here," Akaba said bluntly.

Everyone crowded around the tall guy below. How else could they see anything unless they climbed onto the roof?

Shinku Yuhi fell into deep thought—just copying, huh...

"Just create your own artwork. Besides, I guess you think drawing enhances your illusion construction ability. However, the prerequisite for creating sufficiently stable, perfect illusions is having strong enough mental power."

Uncharacteristically patient, Akaba spoke at length with Shinku Yuhi, leaving the young boy completely stunned.

At this moment, the crowd automatically parted as everyone looked up at Akaba from below.

These words carried significant weight.

Shinku Yuhi's face showed shock before he took a deep breath and asked, "Have you already mastered perfect illusion techniques?"

"More or less. Keep working hard and you'll reach that level too."

After saying this, Akaba formed hand seals and activated a [Shifting Body Technique].

In the next second, he vanished from the rooftop.

So fast!

Everyone gasped inwardly. A mere ten-year-old brat already so terrifying?

"Amazing! Have you really reached such a level already?"

Shinku Yuhi stood motionless for a long time before determination gradually filled his eyes.

"I understand now, Akaba. Thank you!"

"Shinku Yuhi..."

"If it's him, he can definitely learn my techniques and become a stable, qualified server."

Thinking about it, Akaba actually felt somewhat excited. Who knows, maybe he'd eventually experience bonds too.

No, perhaps even make an anime!

The more he thought about it, the more promising it sounded. He'd only just realized this possibility earlier—that's why he'd decided to give Shinku Yuhi a little guidance.

Of course, he himself could do all these things too.

But using illusions to maintain anime and games would be boring drudgery without any personal enjoyment.

What's the point of that!

Therefore, seeing how interested Shinku Yuhi was in drawing, he couldn't have been more thrilled.

As long as he could persuade him over, then Akaba could watch anime and play games too—who wouldn't prefer that over being a dull server!

"How exciting. I hope he grows up quickly. I must help him more from now on."

The more Akaba thought, the happier he became.

Finding someone with such potential in Konoha was extremely difficult indeed.

While thinking, he walked home unconsciously until arriving at his doorstep.

Just after reaching the gate, the little girl already sensed him and ran out from inside: "Akaba nii-sama is back!"

"Little Kyoyuki is amazing. You noticed me before I even arrived!"

Akaba crouched down and gently patted her head.

"What an amazing ability."

Sakuma Chiaki sighed slightly, concern in his voice.

As a Tokubetsu Jonin, after spending several days together, he could naturally recognize Uzumaki Kyoyuki's talent.

This level of sensory ability would only grow stronger as Kyoyuki matured, eventually becoming an incredibly terrifying weapon of war.

"I'm back. Let me go upstairs and put my stuff down first."

"Alright, go ahead."

Akaba entered the house, greeted everyone quickly, then headed upstairs to his room.

[Shadow Clone Jutsu!]

This time, two clones were created directly.

"Number 1 takes episodes 26 to 29. Number 2 starts with episode 30."

"Pfft, what about you?"

"You're the original. Don't you think you should do some work too?"

The moment he started assigning tasks, the shadow clones refused to cooperate, kicking up a fit.

"I definitely have my own task. Just finish yours first."

Shadow Clones were useful, but their tendency to act independently kept throwing him into awkward situations he wasn't used to yet.

He really missed those early days—back when his clones were simple, hardworking, and obedient disposable assistants.

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