NOVEL NEXT Chapter 71: [Purple Lightning Training Method] Lightning Release: Swift!
Chapter 71: [Purple Lightning Training Method] Lightning Release: Swift!
The clans of Konoha were still in an observational state.
Even though Nara Shikaku had already made a decision, he didn't rush to act. Instead, he first went to Yuhi Kurenai to verify the situation.
At this time, Kakashi set out on his way to find Ishihara.
"Kakashi, I heard your Sharingan was taken. How are you doing?"
Halfway there, Might Guy hurriedly caught up, his face full of concern as he observed Kakashi closely.
Kakashi shook his head, his expression calm.
"I've been treated, so I'm fine for now. Looks like news of my situation has already spread."
He could feel the unusual quietness in Konoha—it was a bit too calm.
Might Guy scrutinized him carefully, and seeing that Kakashi was indeed okay, he patted his chest in relief but still asked curiously, "Good to hear you're fine. Where are you headed now?"
Kakashi glanced at him, thought for a moment, and said, "I'm going to see Ishihara. You should come with me."
Might Guy frowned. "Why are you thinking of seeing him?"
As an elite jonin of Konoha, the Third Hokage had naturally informed him about Ishihara.
Although curious about Ishihara, Might Guy hadn't planned to approach him just yet.
"Don't ask, just come with me quickly."
Kakashi didn't explain further, directly pulling Guy along as they made their way to Ishihara's residence.
In the yard—
"I didn't expect the first person to come would be you."
Ishihara looked Kakashi over in surprise and asked, "Don't tell me Obito just got back his Mangekyo Sharingan?"
He had thought that Obito, after suffering a defeat, would immediately reclaim his Mangekyo, which is why he hadn't sought out Kakashi yet.
Now, it seemed like he had underestimated Kakashi's importance to Obito, missing the chance to study Kamui.
Kakashi's expression grew agitated. "You've seen Obito?"
"A defeated opponent, nothing more."
Ishihara shrugged, indifferent.
Seeing Kakashi's urgency, Ishihara waved dismissively. "I'm not interested in discussing Obito with you."
Hearing this, Kakashi stiffened, swallowing the words he was about to say.
Still, just confirming that Obito was alive was enough for him.
"Obito, what exactly happened to you?"
Kakashi's mind was in turmoil as he stood by, his expression shifting unpredictably.
"Alright, tell me, why have you come to see me?"
Ishihara's gaze fell on Might Guy. Compared to Kakashi, he was more interested in Guy.
The Eight Gates Release Formation was a forbidden technique he had always wanted to study.
Kakashi snapped back to reality, shaking his head to clear his thoughts, then asked directly, "I want to know what I can get if I give you a secret technique."
Ishihara stroked his chin.
He had already thought about this long ago and smiled as he replied,
"I will help you improve your secret technique for free, but the improved version can only be used by you. It cannot be passed on to others, and I will apply a sealing technique to ensure this."
Yes, only a weakened version for you.
Ishihara mentally patted himself on the back, feeling that it was already quite fair that he wasn't outright taking their techniques.
"A sealing technique?"
Kakashi frowned slightly.
Sealing techniques were among the most mysterious jutsu in the ninja world, capable of many unbelievable feats.
However, they were also the most dangerous type of jutsu.
For example, the Caged Bird Seal of the Hyuga Clan could directly control life and death.
Allowing Ishihara to place a seal on him carried obvious risks.
"Relax, I have no interest in controlling your lives. I just want to make the transaction a bit fairer."
Ishihara scoffed dismissively.
Kakashi nodded. He believed that with Ishihara's pride, he would keep his word once he spoke.
Still, to be cautious—
"I hope your technique can be reviewed by Konoha and that the Sealing Team is present when it's applied."
When it came to his own life, Kakashi was extremely careful.
Ishihara laughed mockingly at his words. Not just anyone could understand his sealing techniques.
"Suit yourself."
Hearing this, Kakashi breathed a sigh of relief, then handed over two scrolls.
"These are the jutsu I want to trade."
Ishihara opened them, then spread his hands.
"Raikiri holds no research value for me, and your father's swordsmanship doesn't have much significance either. There's not much room for improvement."
What he wanted to study were secret and forbidden techniques to uncover the essence of jutsu.
Swordsmanship was merely a way of utilizing chakra, offering little to his research.
Moreover, he had already examined it briefly; the White Fang's swordsmanship was complete, focusing primarily on Lightning Release chakra training, with little room for enhancement.
Kakashi's face darkened, his brows furrowing deeply.
He hadn't expected this outcome.
After hesitating for a moment, he pulled out another scroll and handed it over.
"Alright, here are my thoughts on Raikiri and Lightning Release over the years. I'd like you to take a look."
Ishihara shook his head but still took the scroll, opening it. After reading it, he gave Kakashi a surprised look.
"Your ideas are quite good, and your direction is correct, but it's too scattered and lacks a proper system."
"Fine, since you're the first to come to me, and considering I've studied your Raikiri before and just reviewed the White Fang swordsmanship, I'll help you this time."
The scroll contained Kakashi's research on Lightning Release chakra.
It even included techniques like Lightning Beast, showing that Kakashi had quite a deep understanding of Lightning Release chakra.
More importantly, Ishihara saw the potential for the future development of Purple Lightning in these notes, sparking his inspiration.
Hearing this, Kakashi visibly relaxed.
Ishihara carefully studied Kakashi's scroll, comparing it with his own Lightning Release techniques and his Mangekyo Sharingan's jutsu, Raijin (Thunder God), and began to ponder.
"Although Raijin's Lightning Release can paralyze enemies, incorporating Kakashi's ideas might push the technique even further."
"Could it be that Purple Lightning is the higher form of Lightning Release chakra, a bloodline limit?"
As he thought, flashes of inspiration surged and collided in his mind.
[You have read Kakashi's research on Lightning Release. You have fused it with the Raijin eye technique and Lightning Instantaneous Body. You have attained enlightenment.]
[You have developed the secret technique: Purple Lightning.]
[Purple Lightning: After training, you can wield purple Lightning Release chakra. No hand signs are needed to cast it, and the lightning has paralyzing effects.]
[You have created the secret technique: Lightning Release: Swift (Simplified Version)!]
[Lightning Release: Swift (Simplified Version): By using Lightning Release chakra, you increase the speed, quantity, and piercing power of kunai, forming a sword array that attacks enemies like an inescapable net.]