Naruto: The Abstract Strategist of the Akatsuki

Chapter 482 Kakashi Successfully Develops Purple Lightning

"Remember, only use Shadow Clone Jutsu."

Konohamaru nodded seriously and began to form hand seals as Naruto had just taught him.

Konohamaru has finally broken free from the power level limitations of the original work.

In the original story, he only mastered the Shadow Clone Technique after learning the Rasengan when Naruto returned to Konoha at the age of twelve or thirteen, at least after the Shippuden arc began.

Now, Konohamaru has not only learned Shadow Clone Technique ahead of schedule, but is also about to master Sage Mode.

This leads to a classic question.

But what will be the price?

Although this classic question would be considered idiotic in most places, it works perfectly here.

In less than half an hour, Konohamaru was already twitching on the ground from being electrocuted, just like X-Kyo.

Indeed, Konohamaru adhered to the rule of only using Lightning Release against Shadow Clones, but the memories fed back by the Shadow Clones caused his body's conditioned reflexes to be unable to resist.

The dissipation of Konohamaru's shadow clones was not an ordinary dissipation. Kakashi used a method similar to "slow cooking," starting with the smallest current to help Konohamaru slowly ascend layer by layer.

While Sage Mode hasn't been tested yet, Konohamaru has managed to test the threshold for his Shadow Clone Technique.

After reaching the critical value, Kakashi kept maintaining the level below the critical value, frantically shocking Konohamaru's shadow clone with electricity until Konohamaru became like this.

"Kakashi-sensei, can't you develop a Lightning Release ninjutsu?"

Konohamaru asked weakly.

"Konohamaru, you should know that even if I develop it, you, being a fire and wind chakra user, still won't be able to learn and use it."

If I use the simplest lightning chakra stimulation, you can find someone else to help you on the spot.

But if I develop a new ninjutsu, it won't be something that can be learned immediately simply by possessing lightning-style chakra.

Kakashi frowned and explained.

It's not that he doesn't want to develop it, but even if he develops a new Lightning Release ninjutsu, Konohamaru won't be able to learn it, and other Lightning Release ninjas won't be able to learn it immediately to help Konohamaru enter Sage Mode.

"Then... what about Fire Release and Wind Release? I heard my grandfather say that you, Kakashi-sensei, are like him, using all five chakra natures."

Konohamaru changed direction and looked at Kakashi.

"Yes, but putting aside my lack of proficiency in Wind Release, the more crucial point is that the nature of Wind Release and Fire Release is different from that of Lightning Release."

Fire Release is for burning, Wind Release is for cutting.

Neither of these can reduce their power to trigger the shortcut Naruto mentioned.

Kakashi shook his head slightly.

"Is that so..."

Konohamaru collapsed to the ground, powerless, and closed his eyes.

Even while relaxing, I'm still thinking about methods.

Kakashi, meanwhile, was also preparing to begin his training.

Konohamaru had just reminded him that he didn't need to use ordinary lightning chakra; he could completely customize and develop a new lightning ninjutsu.

Kakashi then began to ponder.

Naruto swam in the river for a while, then noticed that the bank had suddenly become quiet. Startled, he thought Kakashi and Konohamaru were dead and hurriedly climbed ashore.

Upon closer inspection, the two were found resting with their eyes closed.

Naruto was somewhat dissatisfied.

It's one thing for him to be lazy, but how come even Konohamaru and Kakashi-sensei are being lazy?

He's still waiting for the two of them to help him figure out the secrets.

"Got it!"

"Got it!"

Just as Naruto approached, ready to wake the two, they suddenly opened their eyes at the same time and spoke in unison, startling Naruto.

"Yes, what is it?"

Naruto looked at the two of them, bewildered.

"I've got an idea! Naruto-nii, wait a moment, I'm going back to get something."

Konohamaru, beaming with excitement, gave a brief explanation before running back towards Konoha.

Naruto couldn't tell whether Konohamaru had truly found a solution or was simply trying to make up an excuse to slip away.

They could only turn their attention to Kakashi.

"Naruto, step aside for a moment, I need to try developing a new ninjutsu."

Kakashi grabbed his right wrist with his left hand, and his Lightning Release chakra was crackling.

"Oh, oh."

Naruto quickly retreated, keeping his eyes fixed on Kakashi.

Regardless of whether Konohamaru ran away or not, Kakashi-sensei did not.

As for developing new ninjutsu.

He should take a good look and learn from it; maybe he can even develop some new ninjutsu?

After some time, Konohamaru returned, having somehow acquired something.

However, Konohamaru did not immediately begin his training. Instead, he and Naruto observed Kakashi's development of ninjutsu.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the process of Konoha technicians developing ninjutsu.

Although Konohamaru had an idea, he wasn't sure if he could develop it himself, so he needed to learn from the development experience of his predecessors first.

As time went on, Kakashi no longer needed to use his left hand to grasp his right to control chakra; he could condense it using only his right hand, and the color of his lightning chakra gradually approached purple.

After the original manga's ending, Kakashi, having lost his Sharingan, developed the Purple Lightning technique, which he could use without the Sharingan.

Compared to Raikiri, Shiden is a superior replacement for Raikiri in every aspect except for being slightly slower.

It possesses both form and property transformation capabilities, making it more destructive and capable of unleashing large-scale area attacks.

The control is more precise.

There's not even a need to form hand seals.

However, the current Kakashi is naturally not the same as the original ending, who gained inspiration from losing his Sharingan.

Kakashi's inspiration came from a shop he had once entered that sold a strange ninja tool that emitted a weak electric current.

It seems to be called Purple Mood.

Another one is the Rasengan, which was developed by teacher Minato Namikaze and does not require hand seals.

Then there's the demand.

It must be able to be precisely controlled and its shape and properties can be freely adjusted.

As for speed, there is indeed no need for it.

After all, the primary purpose of developing this thing was not to attack others.

Thus, despite the twists and turns of the process, Kakashi still managed to develop the Purple Lightning technique ahead of schedule.

Because of its precise control and shape change, Shiden is capable of attacking over a wide area.

Kakashi doesn't need to let the shadow clones use Purple Lightning on their own. He can simply use Purple Lightning on his main body, aiming it at all the shadow clones, and the shadow clones will be stimulated by the electric current to start entering Sage Mode.

"Kakashi-sensei, is it really that simple... to just unlock a new ninjutsu?"

Konohamaru was stunned.

Is this the genius that Grandpa was talking about?

Immediately, Konohamaru's eyes hardened; he absolutely could not admit defeat! He too was going to develop a new ninjutsu!

Thinking of this, Konohamaru took out the things he had just stolen from the village from his pocket.

A lighter and a pack of cigarettes.