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Chapter 897 : An untapped talent pool!
🕑 Added 2025-03-31 21:57:48 +0000 UTC[A/N: I'll edit the chapter tomorrow. Will try to do a double either tomorrow or the day after.]
The only trouble he faced was with Takeshi. Takeshi created Vacuum by moving the wind away from the center of the Wind Sphere rather easily. Unfortunately, that was where his luck ended.
The Wind Vacuum Technique could be divided into several stages. The first stage was to control the winds to remove all air from a spot, thus creating a vacuum. This wasn't particularly complicated and any moderately talented ninja who specialized in Wind Release could do it. Takeshi did it on the very first day of his training.
Unfortunately, this vacuum couldn't be sustained and would collapse immediately after the ninja stopped exerting direct control over the winds. The next step resolved this problem.
The second stage included shaping the vacuum to suit the jutsu and then encasing it with a very thin film of Wind chakra. In addition, the winds of the jutsu should flow in such a way that they don't damage the thin chakra film even once.
This stage also had several shortcomings, something Fujin experienced on the very first day when Hiruzen taught him this deadly technique. Despite being protected, the Vacuum core would collapse quickly after piercing through a target since it would absorb the matter that it pierced. Though the vacuum core strengthened the Wind jutsus considerably, they could only be considered as a slightly version of their respective wind jutsus.
The third stage was where the true terror of the Wind Vacuum Technique became visible. This stage included creating complicated vacuum cores, cores which would no longer be made of only vacuum. Chakra and even wind flowed through some parts of this core, much like veins in the human body. Instead of diluting the vacuum, these veins ensured that the vacuum was sustained for far longer as it pushed out whatever matter was absorbed into the vacuum core.
Only after completing this stage could a ninja be said to have learnt the Wind Vacuum Technique. Fujin, for a long time, was at this stage. Of course, Wind Vacuum Technique could improve further. Fujin made massive improvements by creating new and improved vacuum cores, increasing speed, unpredictability and penetrative power of bis jutsus. He improved drastically after learning to create a cluster of vacuum cores inside one another from Danzo. Regardless, simply learning the third stage was sufficient.
Fujin expected Takeshi to face troubles at the third stage. However, he was wrong. Forget the third stage, Takeshi couldn't complete the second stage despite receiving Fujin's guidance for 5 days! No matter how Fujin guided him, he simply failed to grasp it.
Even at the end of 5th day, over 95% of his attempts to create a decent Vacuum core ended in failure. The few that could barely be called a success ended in failure as well since he couldn't maintain winds around it and any attempts resulted in the winds tearing the thin chakra film.
In the end, Fujin thought, ‘I overestimated his talent at Wind Release… I managed to do this one the first day itself… No!’
Fujin realized, ‘It's not that his talent is bad. It's just that my talent at Wind Manipulation is simply too absurd. It'd be more appropriate to say I underestimated my talent…’
Back then, Fujin was engrossed in Hiruzen's training. So, he had failed to notice the shock Hiruzen felt at how quickly Fujin had grasped the difficult technique.
Fujin thought, ‘Even if I credit my talent in Space Time Ninjutsu to my transmigration, there's no way I can credit my talent in Wind Manipulation to myself too. After all, I was just a normal guy without any talents that could help me in this deadly world. My transmigration shouldn't have modified his talent in any way, other than the Space Time Ninjutsu. Still…
Even though I didn't receive any cheats or free power ups, I can't deny I was extremely lucky to transmigrate into such a talented kid. To think that he would have been nothing but just another nameless face in Konoha…’
Despite reading Naruto several times, he had never seen anyone named Fujin. Considering that Danzo didn't recruit the young Fujin, his guess was that the real Fujin either never became a ninja or became one of the many mediocre Genins.
The realization surprised Fujin a bit. He thought, ‘To think someone with such an immense talent would be completely overlooked and live an average life… The only difference between me and him are my memories of my past life and knowledge of some of the future events in this world.
To think that a single factor could result in such a different life trajectory. I used my knowledge to create a proper training trajectory for me, while using my experience of a lifetime to shamelessly get help from anyone who was willing to help me. Of course, the biggest factor behind my sharp rise was the amount of training I did…’
Fujin's training schedule was borderline insane. It had been over ten years since he transmigrated into the Naruto world. Yet, he was still completely focused on strengthening himself further. Fujin prioritized nothing over his strength.
This wasn't normal. While there were several others who trained extremely hard, very few could sustain such high intensity training for years, let alone decades. Most would stop or slow down after reaching their goals. A few would experience so much loss that they'd lose all motivation to maintain such a strict schedule.
To have motivation that sustained for so long was extremely rare, especially after the Warring States Period ended. The reason why Fujin could sustain it for so long was because of how long he desired such superpowers and adventure. For him, the training and adventuring were fun rather than a chore. The fact that he knew of the absurdly powerful threats yet to come also added to his motivation.
Fujin thought, ‘If I hadn't transmigrated into him, there's no way he would have trained even a tenth of what I did. So, there's little doubt why his talent wouldn't show. Nearly all the ninjas underestimate the result of continuous and proper training for over a decade. The few who understand either don't have the will to do so or are already entangled in too much work, like running a Great Village... There is only one who trains as much as me, if not more. And, he has trained for far longer than me.’
Needless to say, the ninja Fujin thought of was Guy. He went from a kid who was rejected by the Academy, to a monster who nearly killed the Ten Tails Jinchuriki Madara! Though the cost of opening the Gate of Death was too high, the strength Guy displayed was beyond phenomenal.
Fujin thought, ‘Though he failed to kill Madara, it isn't a fair comparison. If Madara hadn't had the powers of the Sage of Six Paths, he would have been killed. Even if Hashirama teamed up with him, the result would have been the same, assuming neither used techniques like Reverse Summoning jutsu to escape.’
Both Fujin and Guy's examples showed the results of continuous and consistent training. Fujin couldn't help but think, ‘If someone like him went so completely unnoticed, I wonder how many more such kids are in Konoha whose talents were never discovered. If Konoha could somehow tap into those hidden talents, the village's strength would explode!’
Even though Fujin didn't actively contribute to it, he was aware of the efforts Tsunade and Shikaku were undertaking to create a new elite force. Despite his relative disinterest in this matter, he subconsciously thought of it.
However, he could only shake his head, ‘Unfortunately, there's no way to know who has such hidden talent…’
Despite ranking at the top of his class, Fujin's real talent in Wind Release stayed hidden for a long time. Despite his interest in Fujin's peculiarities, even an experienced ninja like Hiruzen failed to realize it. It was only when he taught Fujin the Wind Vacuum Technique that Hiruzen realized Fujin's true potential. Ironically, Fujin was in the dark even longer than Hiruzen. It was only when he created the Wind Domain that Fujin got an idea of his talent. So, it was a hopeless prospect.
Takeshi didn't know what was going through Fujin's mind. He only saw Fujin shaking his head in disappointment and sighed internally, ‘Sensei is disappointed in me. It's been 5 days, but I still haven't learnt this!’
He asked, “Sensei, I still can't do it. Is there any other approach I can take to learn this?”
Unfortunately, Fujin shook his head and muttered, “Leave it. It's hopeless. At this rate, you'll never learn it.”
Fujin's words dejected the poor boy further. However, his ears perked when Fujin said, “We'll do the same thing as before. Don't resist!”
Comments
Book Warm
Bro Fujin might just record his teaching lessons as online study in the future, if technology go further like in boruto level technology, bro might make a shit ton of money selling his online lessons lmao
Nyd. Studio
I think you're challenging your brain too much trying to innovate. Man, just go on Shippuden already or show us Fujin exploring the unexplored world or learning sage mode. I don't know about others but I don't really care about fujin students or whatever. If you continue to amass new storylines you will get yourself overwhelmed. You haven't even engaged the war in kirigakure, not to mention news about phantom society and what orochimaru is doing about it. Your story isn't linear no more as it has become multilinear and may give you trouble organizing
Devil Hex
Let's see :)
Devil Hex
Thank you :)
Devil Hex
Yeah. Let's see. Just having a difficult time getting into the rhythm... Let's see how it goes. Hoping I can get back to the usual soon.
Mohammed Sheekh
Hex it seems you might be going through some difficult times, I recommend you revise your release schedule to something you are comfortable with, so that the audience is reassured and you have less pressure on yourself
Stefan
I dont mind waiting. Im paying for the author to continue the story after reading 800+ chapters on random aggregator site. As long as the story continues im fine. The author is not a machine. And creative work cant be forced.
Sully
Say what you want about his consistency, but at least his quality is always top notch. This is hands down the best naruto fanfiction I’ve ever read.
Burntliquid
I think you should decrease the price and just switch to a chapter every other day. This is my most expensive patreon subscription but I was fine with it because the only way for a fanfic author to earn is through patreon, unlike original works. But since I subscribed, the chapter rate dropped from 7 promised and delivered chapters a week to 6 promised and 5 delivered if we're lucky.
Abz_jm
Tbh he did say on the author notes that he’ll either release today if not tomorrow. But valid point
Dracule Newgate
Yep, and besides compare to other patreon creators, Hex still uploads quite regularly. That bastard "Milta_translations" has been translating a completed Naruto fic for like 8 years now, and he charges 40 dollars a month. 😤😡
G 21
Hoping for the best for you bro. Usually you respond to some comments. I hope all is good
DevineSatanus
Yeah, we just don't get what we pay for anymore.
Kaladin Sandstorm
Feelsbad but i'll cancel my sub :( I will come back in a few months :D !!!
Rubén López
Maybe it would be better to publish every other day, XD. I think it lightens a lot of things. I think the worry is that it's not as regular as it used to be. But I suppose creative crises are always something. I've seen some people try to either take a break or get back into a rhythm because otherwise they simply lose the thread. Perhaps it's a mix of inspiration and discipline.
Abz_jm
Eta?
Yamir
Eta?
Ren
That would be pretty cool
TrustZee
It just dawned on me that in theory, once Takeshi gets into the ANBU and if he wields a blade, he could become the successor to the title of spectral swordsman.
Aldar
I agree, but the only way to close it is to make the ninja world stupider than they actually are. That's why the workaround that exists now is more convenient. Without Fujin's signals, it's unlikely that anyone would be able to use it so conveniently. Orochimaru doesn't count, because almost every one of his reverse summons was used at the last second - Good luck :)
Disa
I think “Reverse Summoning technique “ is a plot hole in the original story. In reality, every village would just abuse it in every important confrontation, just to save their valuable ninjas. Furthermore, Tobirama’s death is another plot hole, knowing that he knew FTG jutsu, even though it was not as same as Minato’s level. And sacrificing his life to safe his guard members is stupid, he was a smart and pragmatic person, he should have known his unique status, as “genius” ninja or scientist, who might give more value to Konaha (x5) than the whole group of guards
Slade
help with what? without any sage powers, Madara and hashirama are not surviving his attack. Guys 8th gate speed is something they could never match and his attack power is something they wouldn't be able to stop or take. Night Guy is a straight physical attack, a physical attack at that level with so much speed that the friction alone burns up the air and even distorts space.... the force produced by such an attack can obliterate anything in front of it. You underestimate Narutoverse. Sage or not, a physical attack able to reach a level of distorting space, burning air molecules simply due to the friction produced? as great Madara and hashirama is , they can't survive something like that. They suffer wounds from kunai, blades and bombs yet you think an attack like night guy won't kill them? won't blow their heads off? won't obliterate them before they even have time to react? lol Minato, lee and kakasi helped distract Madara but their help did not contribute to the power of guys attack or speed lol
Jack Nathaniel Mikhail
Many thanks for the chapter DH sama 😊🤩
aroachinmyroomsslut
Thank you for the chapter ❤️
N
"Even if Hashirama teamed up with him, the result would have been the same, assuming neither used techniques like Reverse Summoning jutsu to escape.’ " Let's not go overboard. I love Guy, but he needed help from Lee, Minato, and Kakashi to do what he did.
nivlek
Reminds me of a DND comic I once read, the answer to all your problems is mind control, if that doesn't work then even more mind control.
Zereket
Hex-san, in Shippuden, in one filler arc, there was a chunin exam for Konoha 12, where Taki was a jinchuriki, and after that, Hidan and Kakuzu made a move against her, will Fujin take advantage of this to take Chomei's chakra and capture Hidan?
hector lyng
I ask the same thing, I think there are still 2 more years left, I think.
Rubén López
The truth is that it is curious how in this story, many things are being taken advantage of, since the golden finger, or system is something already very worn out both in isekais and in fanfics, I think that in isekais since they do not have a base to build on but the world itself they have a point of having freedom, but when previous worlds are used as in the case of Naruto the system or golden finger is a bit funny, because in the world of Naruto it allows you to experiment with its own growth methods. And Fujin practically cheats with the Dan Jutsu, giving such an unintuitive use XD, the teaching. Although that always the world of Naruto almost always feels like something that invites you to explore, and is almost like a video game world, due to the missions, ranks, types and classifications, which because of the story that Kishimoto wanted to tell perhaps was not what caught his attention the most. Almost always it gives to be an open world game. Honestly, it is the world that I see the most potential to be explored.
Rubén López
So I remember Naruto, little boy, Kurama jinchuriki, Prophet of the Prophet, Hokage boy, faster, Transmigration of the Sabio boy from the 6 paths. and above all the MC's advice.
Dracule Newgate
How much longer till Shippuden starts?
Qweku_v
Thanks
Yamir
For a moment I thought"poor kid that doesn't have enough talent" but then I remembered that he has scorch release...
Yamir
Ty for the chapter.
Kelevra
Ah even using the possession jutsu to teach, interesting
