"Karin, what you need now is Chakra control training."
On the training ground, Shinji was guiding Karin alone.
Karin was the only one who had just started training, not even Neji at the time needed such trouble.
Karin's Chakra natures were Water and Earth, and Shinji, having that goal, naturally prepared to lay a good foundation for her.
Moreover, people with vast Chakra inherently have weaker control. Especially Karin, a pure-blooded Uzumaki.
"Yes, sensei." Karin responded with a serious expression.
Shinji said, "Hmm, this is a manual I compiled on Earth Release and Water Release Nature Transformation. Read it more when you have free time in the evening."
"That way, you'll be able to get started quickly when we proceed later."
He took out a small booklet and handing it to Karin.
Karin was not like Naruto. He wanted to see if she could improve quickly this way.
"Okay, I'll definitely finish reading it as soon as possible." Karin reached out and took it, her face filled with anticipation.
Training was a special thing for her.
"Alright, then let's start with Chakra control training." Shinji nodded, then led Karin to a large tree nearby.
"Gather Chakra at the soles of your feet, then just climb the tree." Shinji demonstrated to Karin as he spoke.
Karin nodded, then took a deep breath, gathered Chakra, and rushed towards the big tree.
Shinji, who was originally preparing to catch her at the bottom of the tree, was stunned the next moment.
This—
Karin, with a single burst of effort, reached the top of the tree canopy, extending her hand to wave at Shinji.
"Sensei, did I succeed?"
Shinji was in a daze for a moment, then smiled and said, "It seems, Karin, your Chakra control is naturally very great."
"Come down." Shinji waved at Karin.
Naruto and the others nearby had already gathered. They were all looking at Karin with astonished expressions.
The tree-climbing training that had given them so much trouble, Karin completed it just like that?
Even Sasuke had an incredulous expression at this moment.
Shinji had said that Karin's Chakra extraction was the roughest kind. How could her control be so effortless now?
"Well done. For walking on water, you might as well give that a try too." Shinji didn't hesitate.
Talent was something that couldn't be explained.
"Yes!"
Karin nodded, then walked towards the waterfall outside the training ground.
Naruto and the others followed. At this point, they no longer cared about training. They all wanted to see if Karin could do it as easily as she climbed the tree.
As time passed, Naruto and the others gathered again on the training ground.
They were now sitting on the ground, looking dejected, while Ino and Hinata were talking to Karin beside them.
"This is too insane." Naruto finally spoke after a long time.
Sasuke, beside him, looked at Karin with a complicated expression, and couldn't help but agree with Naruto. After all, her Chakra control was perfect on the first try.
She even demonstrated some of the control training methods Shinji developed later, and without exception, she succeeded after only a few attempts. This made Sasuke question his life.
What were they doing during the several months they spent training earlier? This was too disheartening.
Shikamaru and Choji looked at each other in silence, as they had taken the longest back then.
"Alright, why the long faces?"
Shinji chuckled and clapped his hands. "Karin's talent is not low, but you shouldn't lose too much confidence in yourselves."
"Everyone has their strengths, improving together is the best."
"Yes, sensei."
Naruto and the others exchanged glances, and fighting spirit naturally emerged in their eyes.
That's right, they weren't bad either.
"Alright, continue training." Shinji shook his head, and gave an instruction.
Then, he looked at Karin and said, "Karin, just read the manual I gave you. Tomorrow, we'll officially begin Chakra Nature Transformation training."
"Yes!"
Today, Karin felt exceptionally energetic. It turned out she wasn't bad at all.
Shinji nodded.
He felt it was necessary to find Tsunade. After all, Tsunade should have the First Hokage's Wood Release manual.
After instructing his disciples, Shinji headed towards the Hokage Building. He would go deal with the old man's affairs first, then make arrangements.
At this time, Tsunade should be teaching, so he shouldn't disturb her.
His luck was good. As Shinji arrived at the entrance of the Hokage Office, he heard Tsunade's voice inside.
However, it seemed like there was some major gossip?
Seeing this, Shinji wore a sneaky expression, preparing to eavesdrop by the door.
In the corner, Shisui's lips twitched when he saw Shinji's demeanor.
He was the one who had done what had happened last night, so today when he saw Tsunade arrive, he immediately informed Hiruzen.
At this moment, he was responsible for guarding the door.
Shinji turned to look at the corner. He put a finger to his lips, signaling Shisui not to inform the people inside.
Seeing this, Shisui slowly retreated.
"Old man! Are you looking for trouble?!"
Inside the office, Tsunade was now furiously slamming the table, shouting loudly at Hiruzen in front of her.
Hiruzen first looked at his desk, his eye twitching involuntarily.
Goodness gracious, was that crack serious?
Hiruzen turned his head to glance at Jiraiya, who was sitting on the sofa with a lecherous expression. However, the clear slap mark on his face was very conspicuous.
"What's wrong? Tsunade, you're making a ruckus so early in the morning?" Hiruzen couldn't help but sigh, asking despite knowing the answer.
"You old geezer!"
Hearing this, Tsunade immediately became enraged. She straightened up, and tried to grab Hiruzen's collar.
"Hey, hey! Tsunade, don't!" Jiraiya quickly got up and came behind Tsunade, pulling her back.
It was a joke. With the old man's physique, if he wasn't careful, Tsunade would tear him apart.
"Let go! You old pervert!"
Tsunade turned her head to see it was Jiraiya, her face fierce.
"No, I didn't do anything!" Jiraiya said, full of grievances.
He really didn't do anything. Well, seeing her naked didn't count, right?
"I'll punch you flying!" Tsunade said, then tried to punch Jiraiya.
Crack—
Shinji appropriately pushed the door open, his face curious, and said, Yo, both senpais are here? What are you doing?"
The scene fell silent for a moment.
Hiruzen quietly gave Shinji a thumbs up, hinting that he did well.
Tsunade, who had been furious just moments ago, was now speechless.
After all, how could she tell this kid Shinji that she woke up to find herself embracing Jiraiya? What about her reputation then?
"Shinji, you came just in time. I have something to ask you." Hiruzen quickly changed the subject, looking at Shinji.
Tsunade's expression was still a little complicated, but she didn't say anything.
Jiraiya, on the other hand, was still looking at Tsunade with a mournful expression. He was really wronged.
"What is it, old man?" Shinji walked in and asked.
"It's about the matter of the Uzumaki clan. I need you to go to the Uzumaki clan's ruins to investigate." Hiruzen said.
Shinji nodded, this was within his expectations.
"Alright, I'll go now." Shinji said.
Then, he looked at Tsunade and Jiraiy and said, "Senpais, I'll be leaving first."
Tsunade waved her hand, indicating for him to leave.
Jiraiya just nodded, still looking depressed.
Shinji left the Hokage Office, and the sound of arguing immediately came from inside again.
He just smiled and shook his head, then headed towards the Uzumaki clan's ruins.
The Uzumaki clan's ruins were located in the Land of Whirlpools, which was quite far from Konoha. It would take at least a few days to get there.
Shinji didn't hesitate, using the Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport there. He had already marked the Uzumaki clan's ruins before, so he could directly teleport there.
When Shinji arrived at the Uzumaki clan's ruins, he saw a dilapidated scene. The entire village was in ruins, and there were traces of battle everywhere.
Shinji sighed. This was the result of war.
He began to investigate the ruins, looking for clues. After searching for a long time, he finally found a secret room.
Inside the secret room, there was a scroll and a diary.
Shinji picked up the scroll and opened it. It recorded the Uzumaki clan's Wood Release practice method.
He then picked up the diary and opened it. It recorded the life of an Uzumaki Clan member.
Shinji read the diary carefully, and learned a lot about the Uzumaki clan's Wood Release.
It turned out that the Uzumaki clan's Wood Release was not a Kekkei Genkai, but a secret technique. It was a secret technique that combined the Uzumaki clan's powerful life force with Earth Release and Water Release.
Shinji was delighted. This was exactly what he was looking for. He put away the scroll and the diary, then left the secret room.
Shinji then returned to Konoha, teleporting back to the Hokage Office.
When he arrived, Hiruzen was still dealing with official business, and Tsunade and Jiraiya were gone.
"Old man, I'm back." Shinji said.
Hiruzen looked up and asked, "You're back so soon? Did you find anything?"
Shinji nodded, "I found the Uzumaki clan's Wood Release practice method."
Hiruzen was surprised, "Really? That's great."
Shinji handed the scroll and the diary to Hiruzen.
Hiruzen took them and looked at them carefully. After a while, he put them down and looked at Shinji. "Shinji, you've done a great job."
Shinji smiled. "It's nothing."
Hiruzen said, "Alright, you can go back and rest first. I'll take care of the rest."
Shinji nodded, then left the Hokage Office. He returned to the training ground and saw Naruto and the others still training.
Karin was reading the manual he had given her. Shinji walked over to Karin and asked, "How is it? Did you understand anything?"
Karin looked up and said, "Sensei, I understand some of it, but some parts are still a bit difficult."
Shinji nodded. "That's normal. This is a very profound technique."
Shinji said, "Tomorrow, I'll teach you personally."
Karin's eyes lit up. "Really? Thank you, sensei."
Shinji smiled, "You're welcome. This is what a teacher should do."
He then looked at Naruto and the others and said, "You guys also work hard. Don't fall behind Karin."
Naruto and the others immediately responded, "Yes! Sensei!"
Shinji nodded, then sat down to observe their training. He knew that the path of training was long, and they still had a long way to go.