Naruto: I Draw Power Into Reality

"What are you thinking about?"

Sakumo stood up and continued walking his dog. Concerned, Inuzuka Ishi hurriedly closed the Manga he hadn't finished reading and followed closely behind.

"That technique... in a way, it could actually be realized."

Sakumo mused quietly, "But I'm afraid an ordinary person couldn't control it."

"What do you mean?"

"I've heard that the Uchiha's eyes can capture high-speed movement trajectories. The Lightning Cutter is a piercing ninjutsu technique that requires coordination with the Sharingan to achieve its maximum power."

In just a short time, Sakumo had already mentally simulated the Lightning Cutter several times, analyzing its advantages, disadvantages, and potential improvements in great detail.

The deeper his understanding grew, the more amazed he became at Akaba.

"Can you believe it? He just came up with something that perfect in his head?"

Ishi couldn't hide his envy.

To conceive such a logically sound ninjutsu purely from imagination was truly remarkable.

In comparison, he felt inadequate.

"Ishi, don't feel discouraged. Your talents lie elsewhere."

Sakumo comforted him.

Ishi's combat talent wasn't strong, which was why he'd been assigned to a relatively weaker squad, where he performed basic training and missions.

But even someone decent at this would feel down next to a genius like Sakumo.

"Thank you for comforting me."

Ishi's mood remained low as he pet Gammaru on the head. Gammaru gave a soft whimper — just like his master. Gammaru was too gentle as well, not suited for battle either.

"I'll go back to my clan first. I suddenly have some ideas regarding that technique just now."

Sakumo said apologetically.

"It's fine. I should take Gammaru home too."

Ishi smiled.

"Hmm."

Sakumo nodded and turned, heading off in another direction.

However,

if someone paid close attention, they wouldn't find it difficult to notice the flickering electricity in his palm.

Sakumo's Chakra nature was also lightning-based.

"The Lightning Cutter isn't suitable for me per se, but if I modify it a bit, perhaps it could work."

Sakumo thought inwardly.

It was just one scene from the Manga, but together with Akaba's explanation and his own simulation, Sakumo realized the Lightning Cutter must have evolved from a simpler form.

Only by mastering the basics could further development occur.

"The Lightning Cutter, huh? Well, no use envying techniques unsuitable for oneself."

Akaba shook his head.

As an S-rank ninjutsu, it required a considerable number of Points.

If it were merely a matter of Points, he could save them up for a while, but Akaba clearly understood that this high-speed piercing technique simply wasn't suited to him.

"Master, are you hoping that Sakumo will master this ninjutsu technique?"

Sakuma Yunlang asked curiously.

From his understanding of Akaba, he knew that unless there was some specific purpose involved, Akaba wouldn't bother speaking so much.

"Sakumo isn't the kind of person to rigidly follow instructions. He'll create his own version of the Lightning Cutter."

Akaba smiled slightly, "I'm simply curious."

Kakashi's Lightning Cutter, Sasuke's Chidori Current, Chidori Sharp Spear, and other variations all stemmed from Chidori.

Would Sakumo, without possessing the Sharingan, be able to develop his own perfect version of Chidori suited specifically to himself?

He was extremely curious about this.

Still, somehow, he felt as though he'd forgotten something important.

"It seems like there was something I needed to tell Tsunade, but I can't remember it for now."

Akaba rubbed his chin, deep in thought.

Oh well.

If I can't recall it right away, then it must not be important. He shook his head and gave up thinking further. With a heavy heart, he waved goodbye to Sakuma Yunlang and walked toward home.

Now that the Wave Country arc had concluded, his Exchange List had expanded with new options.

If he had enough Points, he'd grab everything at once without hesitation.

Techniques like Lightning Cutter or Ice Release would pose no problem.

But in reality, he couldn't even obtain the one-handed hand seal technique he desired most—it required a whole one thousand Points.

Points were seriously lacking!

Akaba sighed. Right now, attributes and chakra remained his top priorities.

"Lightning Cutter—an actually feasible ninjutsu."

In the Hokage's office, Sarutobi set aside the Telescope Technique's lens.

He fell into deep thought.

Orochimaru, Akaba... something felt off somewhere.

"Sarutobi, did you see the latest section of this manga?"

Just then, the door suddenly opened, and Sarutobi calmly covered the crystal ball with a book as he asked, "What is it?"

"This 'Lightning Cutter' jutsu might very well be an achievable piercing technique."

Danzo laid out the specific page from the manga and spoke in a calm tone.

Both Sarutobi and Danzo were masters in their own right. Just by glancing at the manga, he could tell it was a technique worth pursuing.

As for Sarutobi himself—who had secretly observed until now—he practically understood all its underlying principles.

For someone who'd mastered all elemental natures, developing such a technique wouldn't take long.

However—

"Not every ninjutsu is worth the effort to develop. It requires cooperation with the Sharingan to unleash its full potential."

Sarutobi puffed on his pipe, speaking calmly.

"Yes, what a shame—the Sharingan cannot be used by us."

Danzo's eyes darkened.

"What exactly are you planning this time!"

Sarutobi slightly furrowed his brows and sternly said.

"Nothing. Still, even if you say that, I want to research and develop it."

Danzo turned and stepped away with measured pace.

"Danzo!"

Sarutobi hesitated before finally taking a slow puff and saying, "Don't forget our agreement. Don't do anything unnecessary."

"I know. I never initiated contact with Orochimaru first."

A faint smirk appeared on Danzo's lips.

Indeed, I never sought out Orochimaru. Everything that happened came about only after Orochimaru approached me, following our "chance" encounter.

"Additionally, there will be a Manga Con held in the village soon. The Daimyo and his daughter will also attend. I hope you can arrange appropriate security arrangements."

Sarutobi slowly said.

"A Manga Con?"

Danzo turned back, somewhat puzzled, "What's that?"

"Nothing much. Just a Cosplay event."

Cosplay?

Danzo slightly frowned. It seemed Sarutobi and many others already knew about it, yet he hadn't heard anything until now.

Apparently recently, while focusing on Root team affairs, he had somewhat neglected regular village happenings.

He let out an unsatisfied cold snort, "That kid wastes all day on nonsense instead of training."

"No, these things matter too."

The Third disagreed, saying, "Ninjas aren't just about missions and training—they need a life too. Same goes for your Root team."

"Tch, I'll handle the protection plan. If that's all, I'm leaving."

Danzo abruptly turned and stopped paying attention to him.

The Third didn't call him back. They'd been working together for years and knew each other's tempers well. These things couldn't be changed by mere words.

He sat in his chair, still thinking about the scene of Akaba strolling alongside Orochimaru.

"Hokage-sama! Jiraiya—Jiraiya's here! He's gone mad again!"

Just then, a Chunin suddenly burst into the room in a panic.

"What about Jiraiya?"

The Third asked, frowning.

"He—he climbed onto the Hokage Rock! He seems to be trying to draw something on the edge of it."

"What?! That idiot!"

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