Word Spirit and Ninjutsu, Fire Tornado

"Pleasure working with you."

"I hope you can do as you say."

Rin took a deep breath and said calmly.

Even though it seemed fantastical and rebellious, she still wanted to try.

Desperately grasping this last straw, or rather, not even a straw, just a thought.

This was the struggle of a Caged Bird.

After Yayoi left, Rin quietly finished her bento, stood up, and walked towards the classroom.

The sky was overcast, with dark clouds pressing down, making it hard to breathe, as if a thunderstorm was brewing.

At this time, most students were in class. Those by the window were curiously looking out at the gloomy weather.

"It's going to rain!"

"Yay, it's raining!"

"But how will we get home?"

Some were excited, others worried, but soon the classroom quieted down under the teacher's gaze.

"It's raining, Yayoi-kun."

Yan said, looking at the rain outside.

"Yeah, it's raining. I didn't bring an umbrella, so we'll have to walk home in the rain,"

Yayoi smiled slightly and said.

For them, rain was just rain. At most, their clothes would get soaked. The excellent physical condition passed down through generations of ninja clans far surpassed that of ordinary people, so they wouldn't fall ill from it.

He had never encountered a ninja with a cold during his internship at the hospital.

"The weather has been so unpredictable lately. I really don't want to end up like a drowned rat."

Yan puffed out her cheeks, her expression a little annoyed, as if she disliked getting rained on.

"Then I'll give you a ride."

"Really?"

"Of course."

"Mhm, mhm."

Yan quickly nodded, as if afraid Yayoi would go back on his word.

"It's settled then, no take-backs."

"I always keep my word."

Splash. First, a tiny drop of water, then dense drops incessantly tapped on the window.

The sound of the rain, pitter-patter, erupted like a dense drumbeat. The children in the classroom finally erupted in excitement.

Rin sat silently at her seat, gazing at the glass window covered in raindrops.

The window reflected the figures of Yayoi and Yan, laughing and talking like true friends.

"Is this Wind Release Ninjutsu?"

Yan pointed at the dense, small wind currents around Yayoi, asking curiously.

"It's so amazing, can I learn it?"

As the rainwater flowed past them, it was automatically swept away by the wind currents surrounding Yayoi, as if they were inside a giant glass dome.

This novel experience made Yan very curious.

"Of course. This is just a small application of Wind Release, but it requires sufficient Chakra and control."

This was a nature transformation of Chakra. Being able to convert Chakra into wind without hand seals was already an extremely high level of Chakra nature transformation.

Chakra nature transformation was the result of Yayoi's one year of study. In that year, he had put considerable effort into Chakra manipulation and transformation.

Coupled with his experience controlling the Wind King Eye, and then using the Mirror Eye to transcribe and copy that experience, controlling Wind Release Chakra became much easier.

One had to know that Chakra nature transformation was very difficult. This technique alone could be considered a Jonin's unique skill.

However, the only drawback was that he needed to activate the Mirror Eye for assistance.

The activation time for the Mirror Eye could now be extended to ten minutes.

Thanks to his outstanding physical condition, his physique had grown to the standard of a regular adult Senju Clan member over the past two years.

Tsunade had told him this, though he was still a long way from her level.

However, even though he currently needed the Mirror Eye for control, Yayoi believed that as his control over his power improved, he would eventually be able to control Wind Release independently, and even Fire Release, which was slightly behind.

He could even use Fire Release to amplify the wind from the Wind King Eye, evolving it into a Fire Tornado, given the nature of Word Spirits and Chakra.

This would be an incredibly powerful tool for clearing out enemies on the battlefield, significantly increasing his chances of survival.

"Chakra, huh? That's a no-go for me. I don't have much Chakra, so I need to conserve it."

Yan's voice interrupted Yayoi's thoughts. Yan thought about the "Slightly Cool" Chakra within him and couldn't help but shake his head.

Although Yan claimed his Chakra wasn't much, it depended on who he was comparing himself to.

Having been friends with Yayoi for so long, Yan's natural comparison was Yayoi.

But Yayoi was a Senju, with the added bonus of Dragon Blood. His Chakra was a mixture of physical and spiritual energy, so his Chakra reserves should be even greater than that of an average Senju.

The Uchiha Clan's Chakra reserves were also not to be underestimated. Compared to ordinary civilians, they could be considered immense.

"If it rains in the future, will you shield me from the rain, Yayoi-kun?"

Yan gently stroked his purple hair by his ear and suddenly said.

"Of course, we're friends."

Yayoi replied without even thinking.

It was just a bit of Chakra; he could even use it to practice his control. It was a small matter.

Yan seemed very happy and skipped along the road.

His smooth purple hair swayed with his movements, like a joyful spirit.

The Uchiha Clan Territory wasn't far from the school, and the two arrived quickly.

Tall buildings stood in the center. The entrance was the security department. A small cat by the village entrance, wet from the rain, lay lazily in the security room.

Although the interior was empty due to the rain, the buildings were complete, making it look like a village within a village.

Two Uchiha who were originally on patrol had also taken shelter in the security room because of the rain, and the small cat was inside with them.

Seeing someone pass by, they looked up and glanced over. Upon realizing it was a clansman, they quickly gave a reminder.

"It's raining, hurry home."

However, another ninja noticed something significant.

"Nagata, look, such powerful Wind Release."

"Hmm, Jonin-level Wind Release. A genius. But it's none of our business."

The Uchiha clansman named Nagata looked up again, glanced over, and then silently lowered his head.

Jonin-level Wind Release is Jonin-level, so what? It's rare, but not unheard of. Is there a need to make such a fuss?

"Besides, don't worry about it. That girl is the Elder's granddaughter. What could possibly happen?"

"And you, lazy cat. You don't move all day. You've gotten so fat. You're going to train tomorrow."

He grabbed the small cat, which was lying lazily watching the rain, and said fiercely.

The cat gave him a displeased glance, then moved to another spot and continued to lie down.

"The Uchiha ninjas are quite interesting."

Yayoi saw this scene and said with a smile.

"That's Uncle Nagata. He's a veteran of the Uchiha. He's been in the security room since I could walk.

That cat is his Spiritual Beast. It's gotten fat from not fighting for so long."

Yan explained.

These little anecdotes about the Uchiha were quite interesting, especially given the generally arrogant reputation of the clan. It always gave him a sense of satisfaction that only he knew these things.

"Then I'm leaving. Goodbye."

"Goodbye."

Yan waved goodbye to Yayoi reluctantly.

After Yayoi had walked far away, Yan prepared to head home.

"Yan, is that your friend?"

After Yayoi left, Uchiha Nagata came out of the security room, holding an umbrella.

"Yes, a very good friend."

"Hurry home, or the Elder will worry."

"Okay."

"Thank you, Uncle Nagata."

"Youth is wonderful."

Watching Yan leave, Nagata sighed.

Returning home, Yan found himself in a large courtyard. Pushing open the door, Yan saw that the lights were on.

Yan wasn't surprised; his Second Grandfather had probably come to see him again.

Every month, his Second Grandfather would make time to visit, chat with him, and teach him some Taijutsu or Ninjutsu.

Changing into slippers, Yan opened the door.

"I'm back."

"Little Yan is back."

Indeed, there was an old man inside. His weathered and stern face instantly softened upon seeing Yan.