The leaves on the ground finally swept up, floating in mid-air.
At that moment, an electric current flashed through Kiyoshi's right arm, greatly increasing the activity of his cells.
He suddenly drew his katana and slashed at the leaves.
A crack gradually appeared in the leaves in mid-air, and then they split into two halves, falling to the ground.
Kiyoshi slowly sheathed the sword, the blade faintly reflecting a metallic gleam.
'As expected, it's based on speed.' Kiyoshi thought to himself.
His vision could keep up with the speed of the leaves, capturing their movement trajectory.
The disadvantage was that his body's reaction speed couldn't keep up, and the accuracy was insufficient.
He had been training swordsmanship for too short. But the extremely fast speed made up for the lack of accuracy.
If one strike wasn't enough, then he could use two.
If two strikes weren't enough, then he could use three.
Just now, Kiyoshi's first strike had missed, so he had quickly made a slight adjustment and swung a second strike, splitting the leaves in two.
His actions were too fast. Ninjas with insufficient level of sensory abilities would only see a blurry swinging motion, and then the leaves being split.
"You have acquired a new Trait: [Apprentice Swordsman (White)]"
A semi-transparent panel appeared before Kiyoshi's eyes.
[Apprentice Swordsman (White)]
[Requirements: Use a sword technique.]
[Progress: Completed]
[Effect: Your swordsmanship training speed is increased by 10% compared to the original.]
[Note: Can be upgraded.]
Before buying the used katana, Kiyoshi usually used a kitchen knife for swordsmanship training.
After five days of practice, which was today, Kiyoshi was barely able to use Kumogakure Style Swordsmanship: Swift Bird, thus acquiring a new Trait.
This new trait allows Kiyosh's swordsmanship training efficiency to be 10% greater than normal.
"The strength of an average Genin is at about this level."
Kiyoshi put down the katana and went into the house to get a glass of water.
The gap in strength between Genins is very great.
There are strong people among Genins like Maruboshi Kosuke, the eternal Genin.
He had made a mistake during a mission, leading to the death of two of his companions.
So he swore to the Second Hokage that he would only ever be a Genin, but his true strength could be considered elite even among Jonin.
He had considerable strength in the original story.
And the weak ones among Genin are just the children of normal civilians.
The Three Basic Techniques, which other ninjas rarely use, is already their strongest ninjutsu.
Knowing the Three Basic Techniques and understanding some common things is enough to become a Genin.
"I need to graduate as soon as possible."
Kiyoshi put down the water glass.
He should be able to get [Strong Physique (White)] this week, and then synthesize into a green Trait.
Continuing to stay in Ninja School is a waste of time, and it's best to graduate early.
For other ninjas, graduating early might just mean becoming cannon fodder earlier.
But Kiyoshi is different.
He can come into contact with more things, and have more opportunities to acquire Traits.
He can complete the conditions for acquiring traits, and thereby quickly become stronger.
...
Ninja School
In addition to physical training, ninjas also have to learn shuriken throwing techniques.
Most ninjas carry shurikens with them.
And there are quite a few ninjutsu related to shuriken.
For example, Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique, Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique and so on.
"Listen up, shuriken is a ninja's last line of defense. When a ninja's chakra is not enough for ninjutsu, if their shuriken throwing technique is good enough, they might be able to turn danger into safety..."
The Chunin teacher in charge of teaching shuriken throwing, Fujimoto Kyohei, spoke eloquently, occasionally taking out several different types of shuriken for the students to identify.
There were Fuma shuriken that were much larger than ordinary shuriken, as well as subdivisions of right-angled shuriken and curved-angled shuriken.
Kiyoshi quietly watched the various shurikens displayed by Fujimoto Kyohei.
When it comes to shuriken throwing techniques, the Uchiha clan is one of the best.
"Kiyoshi, how is your shuriken throwing technique?"
Kurenai asked, opening her lips slightly.
Kiyoshi is a transfer student. Shuriken throwing had been taught last semester, so this semester's arranged courses were very late.
Kurenai was curious about Kiyoshi's shuriken throwing technique since he was from the Land of Lightning and the Uchiha clan.
"I don't know, I haven't practiced much." Kiyoshi shook his head and said.
A person's energy is limited, he can only make the best choice to become as strong as possible in the shortest amount of time.
First strengthen his physical body to have more chakra, and then learn more ninjutsu.
While the two were talking, Asuma watched Kiyoshi and Kurenai from behind.
Wait, who exactly is the childhood friend?
Asuma was about to break down. He wanted to apologize to Kurenai for what had happened before, but he couldn't think of a way to start.
"Asuma, are you in a bad mood?" Inuzuka Tsume came over and asked.
Asuma quickly said, "No."
Asuma waved his hand, pretending to be fine.
As the son of the Hokage, countless expectant eyes have been cast on him since he was a child.
So Asuma didn't want others to see his incompetent side.
"Okay, everyone practice on your own first."
Fujimoto Kyohei waved his hand and distributed the shurikens that the school had lent to the students.
There were twenty mannequins on the practice field for the students to practice on.
"Where's Kakashi?" Obito asked.
He hadn't seen Kakashi all day today.
Rin said, "Sensei had said this morning that Kakashi had asked for leave.Obito, were you even listening in class?"
Rin received the shuriken and returned to the practice area.
The shuriken was dull, and it could be seen that it had been used for many years.
"Hehe, Rin, I forgot."
Obito smiled foolishly.
"But Kiyoshi is really popular, he's gotten to know so many people in no time."
Rin said softly, her voice melodious.
Kiyoshi used to practice with them before.
Now, without realizing it, Kiyoshi seemed to have a good relationship with Kurenai.
"Hmph, it's because he is a foreigner. Everyone is just curious." Obito snorted.
Once everyone's novelty wears off, Kiyoshi will still be the same as before.
He looked in Kiyoshi's direction and found that Kiyoshi, who had taken the shuriken, was coming towards Rin, followed by Kurenai.
"Kakashi hasn't come all day?" Kiyoshi asked indifferently.
Today, he had been focusing on training, so he hadn't noticed Kakashi disappearance.
"Yeah, maybe Kakashi has something to do." Rin said.
"Kakashi must be training secretly at home."
Obito suddenly said, expressing his suspicion.
He didn't believe that Kakashi was so vastly superior to him in terms of talent.
He must be practicing secretly behind his back. That's why his grades are so good.
Rin retorted, "Obito, Kakashi is not that kind of person."
Hearing Obito say this, Rin frowned slightly.
Kiyoshi didn't pay attention to their subsequent conversation.
At this time, he only had one thing in his mind.
It's very likely... that Sakumo is back.
And... he probably failed his mission.