The Aftermath

Part 11

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"Again." Ordered Naruto. You might be asking yourself what is he doing. The answer is simple. He is teaching. Who you ask? His apprentice, who else.

Konohamaru performed the sign for the Shadow Clone Jutsu and beside him appeared a clone of his. Konohamaru held out his hand and started focusing chakra into the palm of his hand. A blue sphere of chakra was starting to form, resembling a miniature ball. A second later a perfect Rasengan was formed. Konohamaru's clone entered the fray and started adding more chakra to the already formidable Jutsu.

The ball of chakra started expanding, a bit by bit. Konohamaru was panting heavily. Sweat was rolling down his face by the gallons. The procedure is a lot harder than it looks. You may think that performing this Jutsu should be an easy feat. After all, you only form a ball of chakra. Well, judging from the heavy breathing coming from Konohamaru, the procedure is a pain in the ass.

Just forming a ball of chakra is considered a feat by itself. Then you have to keep this power in control so that it doesn't blow in your face. That requires incredible amount of control and concentration. Add to the fact that you want to make this powerful Jutsu even more powerful you get one exhausting training session, as Konohamaru is finding out right now.

Halfway through the procedure of making Rasengan even bigger, the ball of chakra started swirling out of control and eventually a small explosion occurred because of it. Konohamaru was blown back several meters where he landed on his back, his whole body in pain.

He lay there, exhausted. Just breathing alone was difficult let alone doing something else. Naruto was by his side in a flash, inspecting him for any injuries. He let out a breath when he saw none. He went through the same training and he knew what could happen if the technique fails. Let's just say, it isn't a pleasant experience.

Naruto smiled at his young apprentice, "Hurts like a bitch, doesn't it?"

Even though he was in pain, Konohamaru managed to respond to his teacher and friend, "That would be an understatement. My whole body feels like it's on fire. Not to mention my hand. It feels like I dipped it in molten lava or something."

"Well, that's what happens when you suffer from chakra exhaustion and numerous other things. The hand thing will fade away eventually. Your chakra coils in your hand are suffering from overexertion. They are not used to releasing so much power and holding it in a single point." Said Naruto assuming his Teacher Mode.

"Did you go through the same thing?" asked Konohamaru, hoping to hear that he wasn't alone in this matter.

"Yes. So did Ero-sennin. This is something you will have to endure. But the reward in the end is worth it. Trust me." Grinned Naruto. Kono nodded.

"Why is my Rasengan so much smaller than yours?" asked a slightly downed Kono.

Naruto was a bit surprised but he was actually wondering the same thing, "Well, I'm not too sure but I think it's because my chakra coils are stronger which means I can create a stronger one without injuring my coils. It could be because of something else but I think in time when you grow so will your coils. They will strengthen themselves which means you'll be able to create a bigger one. Don't worry, you are doing well. This is just another obstacle for you to overcome. It will help you in the end both to grow as a man and a ninja."

"Don't worry. I won't give up. What kind of a student yours would I be if I gave up?" grinned proudly Kono.

"That's the spirit. Now come on. Let's go see your teammate's torture at the hands of Kakashi-sensei." Chuckled Naruto.