Naruto: Red Lightning

The next day, after having breakfast, we were taken to the training ground. Today's morning training was harder than yesterday's. Based on our results in the running competition, we were made to run at different paces for an hour. After unlocking our chakra, our endurance and speed had skyrocketed. Even the slowest and weakest among us could now outlast an adult without chakra.

Unfortunately, I was known for having great stamina, so I was forced to run at full speed (around 60 km per hour) the entire time. Needless to say, I was completely exhausted by the end, just like the rest of the kids. We took a ten-minute break, and then we were made to do physical training for the rest of the morning—push-ups, squats, pull-ups, that kind of thing. After finishing, we had lunch and were taken back to the training grounds.

This time, we weren't split into squads. Instead, we lined up in four columns, ten people in each.

The head jonin stood in front of us and began speaking. "Today, we are going to learn taijutsu. Taijutsu refers to hand-to-hand combat skills, often described as 'body techniques.' It generally doesn't require chakra or hand seals, making it faster to execute than other jutsu types. Taijutsu practitioners are often exceptionally fast and agile, allowing for quick attacks and dodges."

"Taijutsu requires intense physical training to build strength, speed, and endurance. Mastering various taijutsu techniques involves repetitive practice and refinement of movements. While not always chakra-based, understanding chakra flow can enhance the effectiveness of taijutsu techniques. So practicing your chakra control may help you in taijutsu."

"Lastly, taijutsu practitioners must be able to adapt their techniques and strategies to different combat scenarios."

"I'm going to show you the first technique of the academy taijutsu style. I'll perform the moves slowly—follow along."

With that, he demonstrated the moves with ease. His experience showed; he moved like water, his fluidity otherworldly.

I tried to follow him. Occasionally, a jonin would appear, correcting my stance. After ten minutes, the head jonin stopped moving, and we had to continue on our own. The four who had memorized the technique the best (including me) were moved to the front, while those who struggled were moved to the back. Then, the jonin only had to help one child, and the others would follow. (I guess it's easier to correct one kid rather than forty.)

An hour later, the kids had learned the first taijutsu technique.