Ren woke up before sunrise. His body was still sore from the previous days of training, but excitement and determination outweighed any fatigue. Today would not be just another day of exercises; he had planned to **apply physically what he had been learning**, starting with shuriken and kunai training, followed by tests of the Academy jutsus.
He began with basic coordination exercises: holding thin branches as if they were shuriken, practicing the throwing motion slowly, **to train accuracy, posture, and arm endurance**. Each attempt was carefully recorded in his mind. Where the arm moved too fast, where the wrist twisted incorrectly, how chakra could assist the motion — every detail mattered.
After dozens of repetitions, he improvised wooden kunai, carefully carved, and began more realistic throws, targeting small trees, logs, and stones at a distance. Ren focused on **repetition and consistency**, each movement accompanied by controlled breathing and attention to body balance. He wanted the throws to become natural and automatic, not relying on brute force.
While training, his thoughts turned to **Itachi Uchiha**. Ren had always heard of his incredible skill with shuriken and kunai — how he could use one shuriken to change the angle of another, surprising his opponent, or the techniques combining wire threads to create multiple precise attacks. These moves were legendary, extremely powerful and complex, especially **difficult to learn without a Sharingan**.
> "If Itachi can control all this almost like an extension of his own body, then there's something here that goes far beyond strength or speed… it's pure precision, intelligence, and chakra control."
Ren's admiration wasn't just for the power; it was for **the level of mastery that seemed impossible for an ordinary person**. He understood that without absolute chakra control and constant training, any attempt would be futile. But this didn't discourage him. On the contrary, it became a reference for his own shuriken practice: each throw, each adjustment of the wrist and breath, was a step toward control as refined as the Uchiha.
Once he felt his throws were consistent, Ren turned to the **Transformation Jutsu**, a disguise technique. He breathed deeply, formed the hand seals carefully, and focused chakra into his body to alter his appearance. First, he transformed into a slightly different version of himself, testing concentration and control. Then, he tried to imitate an adult from the village at a distance. Despite minor errors in details, the illusion worked: **he could temporarily pass as another person**, proving that body, chakra, and mind were beginning to work together.
Observing the result, Ren realized something important:
> "This jutsu has enormous potential. If I can reduce or hide the visible chakra while transformed, I could deceive even those with advanced senses, like the Hiuga or any sensory ninja."
He understood that, impressive as the jutsu already was, **its current drawback — visible chakra — could expose him in strategic situations**. At the same time, it was an opportunity: mastering chakra control would not only improve the illusion but could make him practically invisible to sensory detection, greatly increasing the tactical value of the jutsu.
Next, he returned to **shuriken training**, this time increasing the difficulty. He practiced throws from different angles, varying distances, and even combined defensive movements, simulating real combat situations. Each hit was carefully recorded in his mind, and every mistake analyzed to correct posture, throwing angle, and chakra synchronization. The training lasted hours, until his arms ached, but he felt real progress.
After a short break, Ren began **training the Academy Clone Jutsu**. The goal was to repeat what he had previously learned but now **integrating body, chakra, and environmental perception**. He concentrated on forming a perfect clone, visualizing every detail of posture, expression, and chakra presence. The clone appeared, this time remaining stable for a few seconds longer than before. He studied its movements, analyzing how it could be used for distractions or tests in simulated combat.
While organizing his next steps for the clone, Ren also began **planning the Substitution Jutsu**. He knew this jutsu would be essential for escaping attacks, combining strategies with shuriken or kunai, and using disguises effectively. He mentally sketched exercises: fast movement, chakra focused in the feet, reaction timing, and integration with the Transformation Jutsu, preparing a solid base before attempting practical execution.
As the sun began to set, Ren sat under a tree, exhausted but satisfied. The day had shown **how body, chakra, and mind could be integrated practically**, reinforcing the importance of persistence and patience. Every throw, every transformation, and every clone test were small victories, essential for mastering the three basic Academy jutsus.
He took a deep breath and mentally organized his next steps:
1. Consolidate accuracy in shuriken and kunai throws, gradually increasing distance and speed.
2. Train minor variations of the Transformation Jutsu, adjusting facial features, body, posture, and **chakra control to hide sensory presence**.
3. Improve the Clone Jutsu, testing stability and potential strategic applications.
4. Plan initial exercises for the Substitution Jutsu, integrating speed, positioning, and chakra.
5. Mentally record each advancement, creating his own practical training manual.
Ren smiled slightly. Progress was slow but real. **Each training session brought him closer to fully mastering the three Academy jutsus before officially entering**. Body, mind, and chakra were beginning to speak the same language — and he was only getting started.
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