Next, Kaiji read about the details of Earth Release Nature, or Doton, in the scroll's instructions.
First, it described the basics of Earth Release. It involved manipulating the earth, stone, mud, rock, and even metal found within the ground.
Shinobi who used Earth Release channeled their chakra into Earth and Earthen Materials. This altered their properties, shape, and movements.
The manipulation could range from making the ground soft and pliable to turning it as hard as steel.
The core principle was imbuing Chakra with the characteristics of 'Solidity' and 'Weights.'
Usually, shinobi could only use Earth Release by manipulating existing Earth, unlike some other natures that created elements from chakra.
However, skilled Shinobi could also create or use Earth or Doton from their Chakras.
Then, the scroll wrote about its simple uses or advantages.
It stated that Earth Release was primarily known for its defensive and supplementary capabilities, although it also possessed offensive potential.
That was precisely the reason why Kaiji had chosen to learn Earth nature first, because of its defensive capabilities and its less active and easier-to-control nature.
The scroll explained its advantages in detail.
It described how it was used for Defense, Offense, and how it was Versatile.
It also possessed more Durability than other nature releases, as Earth creations tended to be solid and long-lasting compared to some other elemental constructs.
Its limitations were also mentioned in the scroll.
Kaiji already knew these from the anime about how Earth Nature was weak against Lightning Nature but strong against Water Nature.
At last, the scroll mentioned the training required to familiarize oneself with Earth Nature.
It stated that the training focused heavily on the fundamental aspects of Nature Transformation.
This helped a Shinobi to grow a resonance with the element.
It included a 5-step process. The First step was Sensing and Understanding Earth Chakra.
This involved prolonged meditation and channeling of chakra while in contact with the earth.
This could be done by sitting on it, holding soil, or touching rocks.
The practitioner would try to sense Natural Earth through their senses and chakra, focusing on the concepts of weight, density, stability, and firmness.
The Second step was Internal Manipulation.
There the practitioner would practice circulating chakra within their body, trying to make it heavy and dense, like earth.
This was purely an internal exercise focused on transforming the Nature of their Chakra itself.
Then came the practical steps. The Third step was Subtle External Influence.
This would start with trying to make a small amount of Earth, like a handful of soil or a tiny pebble, subtly react to chakra directed at it.
The Forth step was Basic Shape Manipulation.
This involved attempting the most basic shape alterations on very small amounts of pliable earth, such as wet mud.
This would be akin to trying to slightly indent mud with chakra pressure or make a tiny lump form using chakra.
And then came the Last step, Simple low level Doton Jutsu.
This step came much later, after months or even years of those foundational practices.
Once those stage was achieved, the practitioner could begin learning low-level Doton Jutsu from scrolls.
After reading all these instructions in the scroll, Kaiji sighed in tiredness.
It had taken him hours to read the scroll in such detail while sitting.
He looked outside, and the sun was about to set.
"Looks like even only Earth Nature learning will Takes me a lot of time, I will think about it tomorrow." He said softly.
He stood up and stretched his body.
Kaiji knew he couldn't just start his planned training tomorrow.
He had become a Genin today, and as a member of the Genin Corps, he first had to understand his new routine and life as a Genin.
He also had to start taking Tasks and Odd jobs, since his monthly allowance was no longer being given to him.
Once he understood his new lifestyle, then he could find how he would fit in his planned training.
The first priorities would obviously be learning Iryo Ninjutsu, training for familiarization with Earth Release Nature, and also brainstorming ideas to create a training regimen for the Seven Heavens Breathing Method himself.
Kaiji let go of his thoughts for the time being. He looked outside the window towards the Village.
Knock!
Knock!
Knock!
After some time, few knocks came on his door.
It was Ren and Hiroshi, who had come to take Kaiji with them for their small celebration party of becoming Genin.
Ren had also finished his day with his newly formed Genin Team. Kaiji opened the door, looking at them with a smile.
"Let's go already!" Hiroshi urged, bouncing slightly with eagerness.
Of the three of them, Hiroshi was the most eager to have meat.
They started walking towards a small, and seemingly the only, shop in the village that sold roasted meat.
They walked while chatting among themselves, their voices a comfortable chatter, about how Ren's day was with his team and who the members were and his Jonin Sensei.