JOURNEY OF AN ORDINARY NINJA

Chapter-17: Clash

After a refreshing break, Akira approached Lady Mochizuki, determination burning in his eyes. "Sensei," he said firmly, "would you help me practice the D-rank ninjutsu I collected from the library? I want to strengthen my versatility as a shinobi."

Lady Mochizuki turned to him, crossing her arms with a smile. "We've been dedicating so much time to your kenjutsu lately. It's a good idea to balance it with ninjutsu. Alright, let's focus on those for the rest of the day. If you have any energy left, we'll spar with kenjutsu afterward."

Akira grinned and unfurled a scroll, showing her the techniques he'd chosen. "These are the wind jutsu I want to master:

1. Gale Palm – This technique uses wind chakra to release a strong gust of wind from the user's palm. It can be used for long-range attacks or to accelerate projectiles like shuriken. I chose this because it's versatile—it'll make my ranged attacks deadlier.

2. Whirlwind Fist – By imbuing my strikes with wind chakra, I can create a cutting force with each punch. It'll enhance my close-combat skills and make my taijutsu more formidable.

3. Spiraling Wind Ball – A focused sphere of compressed wind chakra that explodes on contact, creating a devastating shockwave. This will be my offensive trump card when I need to deal heavy damage.

4. Rotating Shuriken – By imbuing shuriken with wind chakra, I can increase their speed, accuracy, and cutting power. It's perfect for combining ninjutsu with weapon-based tactics."

Lady Mochizuki nodded approvingly. "Smart choices, Akira. Each of these techniques will complement your kenjutsu and taijutsu. Let's begin with the basics. Remember, I'll push you to your limits. No holding back."

The Wind Jutsu Training Arc

The next few months were grueling as Lady Mochizuki pushed Akira to his limits.

• Gale Palm:

Lady Mochizuki began by teaching Akira how to mold wind chakra in his hands. At first, his attempts resulted in uneven gusts, barely strong enough to rustle leaves. Under Mochizuki's guidance, Akira learned to control the flow and intensity of the wind. By the second month, he could use Gale Palm to deflect kunai and send them hurtling toward targets with lethal precision.

• Whirlwind Fist:

This technique required Akira to combine taijutsu with wind chakra. Lady Mochizuki sparred with him daily, forcing him to focus on precision and timing. His early attempts were wild, causing the chakra to disperse before impact. After countless bruises and intense training, Akira mastered the art of concentrating wind chakra into his strikes, making his punches sharp enough to slice through wooden training dummies.

• Spiraling Wind Ball:

The Spiraling Wind Ball was the most difficult of the four. Compressing and maintaining wind chakra in a sphere required intense focus. Akira spent weeks creating unstable orbs that fizzled out before impact. Mochizuki pushed him to channel his frustration into control. By the fourth month, Akira's Spiraling Wind Ball had enough power to blast apart boulders.

• Rotating Shuriken:

Imbuing wind chakra into shuriken demanded delicate chakra control. Akira began by practicing with wooden shuriken, gradually moving to metal ones as his control improved. By the end of his training, he could throw shuriken that moved with blinding speed, slicing through targets with precision.

Lady Mochizuki ended each day's session by pushing Akira to empty his chakra reserves entirely. Over time, his reserves expanded, and his recovery time shortened—a testament to his growing strength.