Tejima Shinichi saw Second Pillar's eager expression, walked to the edge of the training ground, and leaned against a tree.
"I can't demonstrate Lightning Release directly, but I can tell you the method... Mastering the nature transformation of Lightning Release Chakra is the first step toward activating your body."
Second Pillar listened intently.
"The key is changing Chakra's inherent properties. You need to sense and imitate lightning's speed and piercing power, imparting Lightning Release nature transformation to your Chakra... Start by trying it with the smallest possible amount!"
Upon hearing this, Second Pillar closed his eyes and recalled everything he knew about Lightning Release Ninjutsu and its characteristics. He worked to mobilize the Chakra within his body, attempting to guide it through a nature transformation.
Time passed bit by bit.
The only sound on the training ground was the wind blowing past.
Suddenly, a tiny, wildly unstable blue electric spark shot from the tip of Sasuke's right index finger. But it went out with a soft pop the next second. At the same time, a stabbing pain shot through his fingertip, leaving behind a tiny burn mark.
"Hiss..."
Sasuke frowned and drew a breath, staring at his smoking fingertip.
Tejima Shinichi straightened up.
He was genuinely surprised.
How long had it been?
With nothing but theoretical guidance and his own exploration, Second Pillar had actually managed to give his Chakra the properties of lightning in such a short time!
Even if it had only lasted an instant, it was enough to prove his talent.
"I didn't expect this," Tejima Shinichi said with admiration. "You found the threshold so quickly!"
Second Pillar looked up and met his gaze, momentarily stunned.
He had never heard Tejima Shinichi assess him in that tone before.
After all the competition and frustration between them, that