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"I wonder what reward I'll get this time..." Kazekaze returned to his room and began his usual check-in routine.
[Check-in Package Opened!]
Various ninjutsu, Kekkei Genkai, and chakra flashed before Kazekaze's eyes.
"Mangekyo Sharingan, Mangekyo Sharingan, Mangekyo Sharingan..." Kazekaze entered a repetitive mode, then silently comforted himself, thinking that he was still young and it didn't matter what kind of reward he got. Even if he was unlucky this time, there would be another chance next time. Yes. There would be plenty of chances. After all, he was only seven years old this year.
And then...
"Mangekyo Sharingan, Mangekyo Sharingan, Mangekyo Sharingan..."
Snap!
Just as Kazekaze was muttering countless times, the image froze. A voice that Kazekaze was very familiar with echoed in his mind.
[Congratulations to the host for obtaining Wind Release: Rasenshuriken lv10 from the check-in package!]
As the white light faded, Kazekaze was stunned on the spot. Although he didn't get the Mangekyo Sharingan he wanted the most, this reward was still impressive!
"It's actually... Wind Release: Rasenshuriken!" Kazekaze couldn't help but exclaim in his heart.
Wind Release: Rasenshuriken is an advanced ninjutsu of the Rasengan. It was the first S-rank ninjutsu created by Uzumaki Naruto. After all, in the world of Naruto, S-rank is the highest level for ninjutsu; there is no SS-rank or SSR. Otherwise... Kazekaze truly believed that this ninjutsu could be an SSR.
Other ninjutsu are S-rank because they only have S-rank difficulty. Wind Release: Rasenshuriken is S-rank because its highest difficulty is only S-rank!
'Wind Release: Rasenshuriken is a ninjutsu that combines the nature transformation of Wind Release chakra to enhance the power of the Rasengan. Its shape resembles a shuriken, hence the name. Even when only half-developed, it easily destroyed two of Kakuzu's hearts. This was because Kakuzu's remaining heart had Wind Release properties, which offset some of the damage when attacked. Otherwise, Kakuzu would have been instantly killed by Naruto at that time.'
However, despite its immense power, Wind Release: Rasenshuriken has very obvious drawbacks.
'The main issue is that it cannot be thrown; when it hits the target, it creates an energy storm. It causes destructive effects indiscriminately, leading to damage to Naruto's own meridians and bones. After using it once, Tsunade immediately classified it as a forbidden technique.' Kazekaze remembered this very clearly. After all, defeating Kakuzu with Wind Release: Rasenshuriken was one of Naruto's highlight moments.
Moreover, from its development to the final battle with Sasuke, Wind Release: Rasenshuriken was always Naruto's main offensive technique. The strongest ninjutsu isn't necessarily the protagonist's signature move, but the protagonist's signature move is always the strongest! This is an eternal truth.
'Even Naruto only fully completed this ninjutsu after mastering Sage Mode. He overcame its biggest flaw. As for other weaknesses, it's probably the consumption issue of Wind Release: Rasenshuriken.'
As everyone knows, when Naruto was sixteen, his chakra was four times that of Kakashi at twenty-nine. Sage Mode involves merging with natural energy to produce Sage Chakra. Conservatively estimated, it's not an exaggeration to say it's eight times Kakashi's? Yet even in Sage Mode, Uzumaki Naruto could only use it twice before exhausting his Sage Chakra.
'So, one Wind Release: Rasenshuriken is roughly equivalent to four Kakashis...'
Goodness. Kazekaze was genuinely impressed. Thinking about it this way, if he hadn't initially drawn Hashirama's chakra, even if he had Naruto's signature move, he wouldn't dare use it lightly.
But it's worth mentioning. Wind Release: Rasenshuriken is a ninjutsu completed under the Sage body constitution. It is not Sage Art: Wind Release: Rasenshuriken. There is a fundamental difference between the two.
Thinking of this, Kazekaze fell into contemplation. Even if he drew a ninjutsu from the check-in package, that ninjutsu would disappear from the package. But there were still thousands of ninjutsu in the check-in package.
'Plus Kekkei Genkai. And various chakras. The chance of drawing Mangekyo Sharingan and Sage Mode is probably less than one in a thousand.' Kazekaze couldn't help but recall the Eight Gates from the beginning. The Eight Gates he initially drew only had five gates. The sixth gate was forcibly upgraded by using skill points. Since then, he always wanted to learn the Gate of Wonder.
'After all these check-ins, I haven't seen a shadow of the Gate of Wonder or skill points. Although now I have Passive Regeneration, which can reduce the damage Wind Release: Rasenshuriken causes me. But the problem is, how difficult is it to hit an enemy with a Wind Release: Rasenshuriken that can't be thrown? As long as the opponent isn't a fool, they definitely won't stand there waiting for me to hit them.'
Thinking about it, Kazekaze couldn't help but consider a possibility. So far, all his ninjutsu have indeed been drawn from the check-in package.
'But no one said I can't learn ninjutsu.'
Now, his physical condition is strong enough to withstand the damage caused by the Eight Gates. Isn't that the reward for hard work?
"Exactly!" Kazekaze's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had discovered a new continent. He could totally go to Mount Myoboku and learn Sage techniques!
'Uzumaki Naruto mastered Sage techniques in just three months at Mount Myoboku. Even if my aptitude isn't as good as Naruto's. In three years, I should be able to reach the threshold of Sage techniques, right? How old will I be in three years? Only ten!'
Whether staying in the Hidden Leaf Village or outside, it's the same. If he could learn Sage Mode, it would undoubtedly be a huge boost to his strength!
Kazekaze stood up from the ground with a whoosh.
'Yes, I'll go find Tobirama right now and tell him I want to go to Mount Myoboku!' Kazekaze nodded, making up his mind.
As for why Mount Myoboku. The Sage Mode of Ryuchi Cave. Just thinking about Kabuto's appearance made Kazekaze's scalp tingle. So, forget it.
And Shikkotsu Forest. Kazekaze wasn't fond of slugs either. Just imagine standing on a slug's head. How is that as cool as standing on Gamabunta's head? Especially when Uzumaki Naruto returned from Mount Myoboku. That scene was simply amazing! What's wrong with a world that values appearances!
However, just as Kazekaze was excitedly running out of the room, he suddenly discovered. Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo were actually in his living room.
"Captain Kazekaze." Upon seeing Kazekaze, Sarutobi Hiruzen warmly greeted him and then stated the purpose of their visit. It was precisely Tobirama-sama who had sent them over.