It had been over a month since the academy started new classes. Today was Saturday, and Kazeo was deep in training, perfecting the Body Flicker in a secluded clearing within a small forest on the outskirts of Konoha.
He had discovered this spot while scouting for a place to train. After silently observing it for nearly a week with erasing his presence each time—he confirmed that no one else used it. It was the perfect place. No distractions and unwanted attention. Just him and his training. This place was his now.
Taking a deep breath, he tensed his legs and flickered forward.
Eight meters.
The world blurred for a fraction of a second before his feet touched the ground again. His body instinctively adjusted to the sudden stop, skidding slightly against the dirt.
"Not bad."
A month ago, he could barely reach a metre. Improvement was clear but there was still a problem.
"I can move faster, but I still can't see anything mid-flicker. It's like a moment of blindness. If I can't predict my surroundings, I might as well be running straight into a enemy's kunai."
Kazeo exhaled, brushing his fingers through his hair in thought.
"Until I become a sensor, this technique is too risky to learn for combat. Maybe if I work on controlling the chakra output better, I can reduce the aftershock and regain some visibility."
He clenched his fist, making his decision.
"One more month. I'll keep refining the control for another month. If there's no progress, I'll shift focus."
For now, his training would stay within safe limits. No more increasing the distance. Once he was confident in his control, he'd move on to Wind and Earth jutsus.
Ending his thoughts, he performed one last flicker, landing smoothly before transforming into a random civilian kid from his class—using only two hand signs and he left that place heading home.
One and a Half Months Later…
A light breeze swept through the clearing, rustling Kazeo's sweat-drenched hair as he stood in the same spot he had trained in for weeks.But this time, a small smile played on his lips.
He wiped the sweat off his brow, chest rising and falling as he caught his breath. His muscles ached, exhaustion weighing down on him, but he didn't mind.
"I finally did it."
It had taken longer than expected, longer than he had planned. He still couldn't eliminate the hand signs, but that was fine. Right now, the important thing was—he had control.
"I can now somewhat regulate how much chakra I push into my legs. That means I can flicker more times than I can normally."
His eyes flickered with satisfaction as he recalled his last few tests. It wasn't just about distance anymore. His efficiency was increasing too.
"Twelve meters. I can flicker that far now."
And not just once. He had tested it over and over, counting every repetition until his chakra reserves dipped into dangerous levels.
"Thirteen flickers before my reserves start to feel strained. That's three more than before. Tunnel vision is still an issue, but at least my chakra use is more efficient. Right now, pushing it further feels impossible.
I also left my Wind Jutsu training unfinished before. Time to fix that."
Taking a deep breath, Kazeo transformed again, this time into a random twelve year kid before vanishing into the trees, heading towards the library.
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As soon as Kazeo entered the library, his feet carried him straight toward the wind jutsu section. His sharp eyes scanned the shelves, searching for anything new since his last visit. 'Nothing... again', he thought with a sigh. He had checked multiple times over the past few months, but the section remained unchanged.
Not wasting any more time, he unsealed a scroll from his storage, revealing a list of E-rank and D-rank wind jutsus he had copied down earlier. His gaze ran over the familiar names, a mix of anticipation and calculation in his mind.
E-Rank Jutsus-
Dust Swirl
Breeze Palm
Whistling Wind
Spinning Breeze
Sharp Breeze
Foot Gust
Air Step
Cooling Breeze
Air Cushion
Breeze Barrier
Silent Breeze
D-Rank Jutsus-
Gale Slash
Swift Step
Gale Wall
Wind Clone
Gale Palm
Silent Whisper
Breakthrough
Air Control.
He leaned back against the shelf, taking a moment to reflect. Some of these E-rank jutsus are just downgraded versions of the D-rank ones, he mused, but I kept them in the list anyway. Mastering the fundamentals will only help in the long run.
Deciding to go through them one by one, he started with Dust Swirl.
"A jutsu that lifts dust into the air, creating a temporary smokescreen..."
His eyes narrowed slightly. This could be a great combo with Body Flicker. If I move right as the dust kicks up, it'll hide my movement. His thoughts drifted for a moment. And if I refine the control... could I generate a full-blown sandstorm one day? A smile formed at the idea.
Next was Breeze Palm.
"A weak gust of wind from the palm, capable of pushing light objects or momentarily unbalancing an enemy. Can also extinguish small fires."
Basically a weaker version of Gale Palm, he thought, flipping to the latter's description. But still useful. Small, subtle movements in battle can make a difference.
His gaze moved down the list.
Sharp Breeze—A weak, short-range wind slash that can cut soft materials like cloth or paper.
So it's basically the Pokemon move "Air Slash," he chuckled to himself. Maybe I should start shouting attack names when I fight, like Naruto? He immediately dismissed the thought. 'Nah, that'd be embarrassing.'
Whistling Wind—Generates a faint whistling sound using wind chakra, distracting enemies.
He tapped a finger against the scroll. This would be a good misdirection tool. If I combine it with my ability to erase my presence, I can make enemies think I'm somewhere else entirely.
Spinning Breeze—Creates a small whirlwind around the user, pushing away light objects.
He tilted his head. A mini Almighty Push? The range is short, but... what if I combine it with Gale Wall? A slow smile formed. Could be useful.
Foot Gust—Uses wind chakra to lighten the user's steps, slightly increasing running speed.
Now this was interesting. Passive speed increase, low chakra cost, and completely undetectable? Way more practical than Body Flicker for regular movement.
Then came Air Step—Briefly enhances jumps by pushing wind beneath the feet. Useful for dodging or reaching higher places.
His mind immediately started working. If I can refine this into creating solid wind platforms, I wouldn't need to rely on trees or surfaces to move freely. No full-on flying, but still a massive advantage.
Cooling Breeze—A controlled gust of wind that cools the body and dries sweat.
His lips curled slightly. I only noted this down for convenience, but honestly, this would be a godsend after training. He wiped his forehead reflexively. No more drenched clothes.
Air Cushion—Creates a soft cushion of air to lessen the impact of falls.
He chuckled. The opposite of Air Step. I see what they did there.
Breeze Barrier—Generates a weak gust of wind to deflect dust, smoke, or minor projectiles. Useful against vision-based attacks.
Basically a downgraded Wind Wall. Could still come in handy.
Finally, Silent Breeze—A faint wind muffles footsteps, aiding in stealth.
Kazeo glanced at the description before shaking his head. "Not something I need. I can already erase my presence completely."
Yet, his grip on the scroll tightened slightly.
"Still… relying too much on my power is a bad habit. Who knows? The one who gave it to me might just take it back for his amusement someday. Wouldn't be the first time a transmigrator got screwed over by some higher existence."
He scoffed, recalling countless stories where protagonists lost their cheats at the worst possible moment. "Yeah… I'm not making that mistake."
Shaking off the thought, he moved to the D-Rank jutsus.
Gale Slash—A stronger version of Sharp Breeze. Sends a crescent-shaped wind blade capable of cutting through wood and weak defenses.
Now this is something I can use offensively.
Swift Step—Coats the legs in wind chakra, increasing running speed by 30% for a short time. Leaves a faint blur, making movements harder to track.
Kazeo smiled. "This is way more practical than Body Flicker in a fight."
He tapped the scroll, already forming a strategy in his mind. "Foot Gust for passive speed. Swift Step to boost it further during combat. And for sudden, unpredictable attacks? Body Flicker. Perfect plan."
His smile deepened. "I knew it. A guy from Earth will always outthink anime characters."
(Unbeknownst to him, this so-called perfect plan was nothing new. It was simply the natural progression of any competent shinobi. Once they reached Chunin level and their chakra capacity improved, most sought out low-cost jutsus from other chakra nature to enhance their combat efficiency. Many had already figured out the same thing he was getting proud of.)
Gale Wall—A thin, rotating wind barrier that slows down kunai, arrows, and weak fire jutsu. Can push back lightweight enemies in close range.
Exactly what I thought. An improved Breeze Barrier.
Wind Clone—Similar to a shadow clone, but more fragile. Uses less chakra.
So there's an upgraded version somewhere in the upper ranks… He made a mental note to check that later. This might actually be better than Shadow Clones in combat. I can spam them without draining myself.
Gale Palm—A stronger Breeze Palm. Can stagger opponents and enhance the speed of thrown weapons.
He nodded. Good for taijutsu. I can use this to make kunai hit harder, too.
Silent Whisper—Carries words over a distance using wind. Target must be in a straight line.
His brow furrowed slightly. Wasn't this the jutsu Hiruzen used to communicate with me during the entrance exam? He checked the notes again. Definitely an advanced version of Whistling Wind.
Breakthrough—A concentrated blast of wind capable of knocking enemies back.
So a weaker version of Great Breakthrough shown in anime.Still powerful for D-rank.
Finally, Air Control—Allows minor manipulation of airborne objects.
He stared at the description for a moment, then grinned. This is literally telekinesis. If I can refine it… I could rain down hundreds of kunai on my enemies at once.
After reviewing everything, he rolled up the scroll with a satisfied nod. None of these are a waste. Even the weaker ones will help build a strong foundation.
With his plans set, he sealed the scroll away and left the library after noting how to perform them, ready to begin his training.
[ Author note :
There weren't many Wind-style jutsus available, so I gathered some basic ones from the anime, fanfics, and even created a few myself like Whispering Whistle and Silent Whisper.
If you have any ideas for Wind jutsus, feel free to share. I'm always looking to expand my arsenal.
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