Hiding in the sand, splitting into many places, starting with Arkham

Shimizu hadn't had time to learn this technique before.

Might as well take this opportunity to try it out.

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In the past, Shimizu's talent in ninjutsu could only be considered above average, not comparable to those ninjutsu prodigies.

When Fugaku Uchiha demonstrated the Great Fireball Technique, Itachi Uchiha could immediately perform it. Sasuke Uchiha was significantly worse; with the same demonstration, Sasuke could only produce small flames. However, after an afternoon of practice, he mastered the technique.

Even with the gap in talent compared to Itachi Uchiha, Sasuke was undoubtedly a top genius. Even without the Sharingan, by the age of seventeen, Sasuke Uchiha's Lightning Release, Fire Release, and swordsmanship had reached first-class levels in the ninja world, and his combat power definitely surpassed ordinary Jonin by a large margin.

Shimizu felt that Pakura's talent was probably not much different from Sasuke's. The latter, with the help of Kagutsuchi, possessed the perfect form transformation to control Amaterasu and synthesize Blaze Release, while Pakura also independently fused Scorch Release at a very young age.

Previously, Shimizu had also inquired with Pakura and Maki. When someone demonstrated, the former generally spent less than a day learning a C-rank Fire or Wind Release ninjutsu.

Maki took about three to five days, and his talent was also considered top-tier. As for Shimizu, it took him at least half a month, and sometimes a month.

Unfolding the scroll, Shimizu carefully reread it from beginning to end.

The content was just that, like mathematics. The content is fixed, but with the same content in the textbook, some people can solve difficult problems, while others can't figure it out even if they rack their brains.

Ninjutsu is the same; the knowledge is just that. Whether one can use it ultimately depends on the person.

Recalling the situation when Kazakami Chitose demonstrated it, and comparing it with the content on the scroll, Shimizu deliberately slowed down the speed of his hand seals to try.

Serpent — Boar — Monkey — Rooster — Monkey.

Five seals, and Shimizu took more than two seconds to complete them.

Lightning gathered in his arm, and finally, through his fist, a blue beam of light flashing with electricity shot out, shattering the giant rock not far ahead.

A smile appeared on the corner of Shimizu's mouth.

Great, now I'm a ninjutsu genius too.

Lightning Release is already like this, so what about Wind Release?

Shimizu slightly raised his arm.

He had a feeling that the surrounding air seemed to have become an extension of his body. With a thought, the wind followed his will.

Even without using ninjutsu, he felt that the power of his ability to manipulate the wind would not be weak.

If Wind Release is used as a guide…

Shimizu formed hand seals again.

The sounds, smells, and other things contained in the wind were all telling him that someone was coming.

It seems like… I made a bit of a commotion?

Shimizu thought, looking at the swirling, flying grass and leaves.

Last time when I sparred with Kazakami Chitose, I had informed the patrol team here in advance, but this time I ran out alone.

Each term's defense of the camp is handled by two Jonin who have no recent missions. Shimizu didn't know which two Jonin were in charge today, so he didn't say hello in advance.

"Squad Four, encirclement formation! Alert!"

A familiar voice came from not far away.

Tejima Tsuguo led a Sand Village patrol team, cautiously approaching.

"Shimizu? What are you doing…?"

Tejima Tsuguo made a gesture, looking puzzled.

"Ah, Senior Tejima, I was just practicing ninjutsu here."

Shimizu nodded slightly to Tejima Tsuguo. After proving his identity with the password and token, Tejima Tsuguo relaxed his vigilance a little, but still ordered his team members to be on guard around him.

"Was that the Wind Release just now? It's an unseen ninjutsu, and the range is quite large. I just don't know how powerful it is."

"Uh…"

Shimizu scratched his head, not knowing how to answer.

Air Current Dance is a ninjutsu that every ninja proficient in Wind Release knows, but the tornado just now obviously didn't match this ninjutsu.

Even if I said it, someone would have to believe it.

Seeing Shimizu's embarrassed expression, Tejima Tsuguo automatically imagined the truth.

"Such a powerful ninjutsu, it should have been taught by Elder Chiyo, right? Then I won't inquire too much."

"Ah, yes, yes!"

Shimizu echoed.

No mistake, first release, first content, first look!

"Alright, then you continue, just don't make too much noise."

After chatting for a while, Tejima Tsuguo waved his hand and said goodbye to Shimizu.

He still had to continue his mission.

After seeing off Tejima Tsuguo, Shimizu looked at the sky and decided to practice for a while longer.

It rarely didn't rain today, but the sky was gloomy.

However, in Shimizu's perception, the atmospheric pressure in this area had not decreased significantly, so it shouldn't rain.

Tejima Tsuguo's words just now reminded him.

There are two crucial ninjutsu that Chiyo taught him that he hasn't mastered yet.

One is the Wind Swift Technique, and the other is the Shadow Clone Technique.

The Wind Swift Technique is Chiyo's unique Wind Release secret technique, which to some extent can be considered the initial version of the Wind Release Chakra Mode, which can greatly enhance one's speed. Although they are both B-rank ninjutsu, the Wind Swift Technique is slightly more difficult than the Shadow Clone Technique.

The importance of the Shadow Clone Technique doesn't need to be said. Shimizu usually spends some effort on it. The difficulty mainly lies in the distribution of chakra.

Shimizu's ability to master puppetry to this level means that his ability to control chakra is naturally not weak. In addition, the Black Secret Technique absorbed some of the essence of the Shadow Clone Technique. Before today, Shimizu had already figured out some tricks, only a step away.

Therefore, Shimizu decided to try the Shadow Clone Technique first.

Bringing his index and middle fingers together, he crossed his hands in a cross shape.

"Shadow Clone Technique!"

A cloud of white smoke emerged from Shimizu's side, transforming into another Shimizu.

"As expected, the increased mastery of Lightning and Wind Release chakra also improved the overall chakra control ability. It seems that in the future, I will be able to learn general B-rank and lower ninjutsu in a relatively short period of time. The upper limit of Wind and Lightning Release may be even higher!"

While Shimizu was thinking silently, he focused his gaze on the shadow clone.

Since they are the same person, he knows what the shadow clone is going to do.

A Dragon seal was formed by the shadow clone.

There was no change on the surface, but Shimizu could feel the air currents around the shadow clone surging.

"Whoosh!"

The shadow clone turned into a blurred shadow and flashed out, leaping around.

"The speed of the Body Flicker Technique is almost thirty percent faster than before."