Kakashi Successfully Develops Purple Lightning

"Remember, only use Shadow Clone Jutsu."

Konohamaru nodded seriously and began Hand Seals as Naruto had just taught him.

Konohamaru has finally broken free from the power level limitations of the original story.

In the original story, he only mastered the Rasengan after learning the Shadow Clone Jutsu when Naruto returned to Konoha at the age of twelve or thirteen, at least after the Shippuden began.

Now, Konohamaru has not only mastered Shadow Clone Jutsu ahead of schedule, but is also about to master Sage Mode.

This leads to a classic question.

But what will be the price?

While this classic question would be considered idiotic in most contexts, it works perfectly here.

In less than half an hour, Konohamaru was already twitching on the ground, just like X-Kyo, after being electrocuted.

Indeed, Konohamaru adhered to the rule of only using Lightning Release against Shadow Clone Jutsu, but the memories fed back by the Shadow Clone Jutsu caused his body's conditioned reflexes to be unable to resist.

Konohamaru's Shadow Clone Jutsu didn't dissipate in an ordinary way; Kakashi used a method similar to "slow cooking," starting with the smallest current to help Konohamaru gradually build up layer by layer.

While Sage Mode hasn't been tested yet, Konohamaru has managed to test the threshold for his Shadow Clone Jutsu Technique.

After reaching the critical value, Kakashi kept the electric shocks on Konohamaru's Shadow Clone Jutsu Konohamaru until Konohamaru ended up in his current state.

"Kakashi-sensei, can't you develop a Lightning Release Ninjutsu?"

Konohamaru asked weakly.

"Konohamaru, you should know that even if I develop it, as someone with fire and wind Chakra, you still won't be able to learn and use it."

If I use the simplest lightning Chakra stimulation, you can find someone else to help you on the spot.

But if I develop a new Ninjutsu, it won't be something you can learn immediately just by possessing Lightning Release Chakra."

Kakashi frowned and explained.

It's not that he doesn't want to develop it, but even if he did develop a new Lightning Release Ninjutsu, Konohamaru wouldn't be able to learn it, and other Lightning Release ninjas wouldn't be able to learn it immediately to help Konohamaru enter Sage Mode.

"Then... what about Fire Style Wind Release? I heard Grandpa say that you, Kakashi-sensei, are like Grandpa, using all five elemental Chakra."

Konohamaru changed direction and looked at Kakashi.

"Yes, but putting aside my lack of proficiency in Wind Release, the more crucial point is that the nature of Wind Release and Fire Style is different from that of Lightning Release."

Fire Style is for burning, Wind Release is for cutting.

Neither of these can reduce their power to trigger the shortcut Naruto mentioned.

Kakashi shook his head slightly.

"I see..."

Konohamaru collapsed to the ground, powerless, and closed his eyes.

Even when relaxing, one's mind is still contemplating methods.

Kakashi, meanwhile, was preparing to begin his own training.

Konohamaru had just reminded him that he didn't need to use ordinary Lightning Release Chakra; he could completely customize and develop a new Lightning Release Ninjutsu.

Kakashi then began to ponder.

Naruto swam in the river for a while, then noticed that the bank had suddenly become quiet. Startled, he thought Kakashi and Konohamaru were dead and hurriedly climbed ashore.

Upon closer inspection, they found the two of them resting with their eyes closed.

Naruto was somewhat dissatisfied.

It's one thing for him to be lazy, but how come even Konohamaru and Kakashi-sensei are slacking off?

He's still waiting for the two of them to help him figure out the secrets.

"Got it!"

"Got it!"

Just as Naruto approached, ready to wake the two, they suddenly opened their eyes at the same time and spoke in unison, startling Naruto.

"Yes, what is it?"

Naruto looked at the two of them, bewildered.

"I've got an idea! Naruto- nii, wait a moment, I need to go back and get something."

Konohamaru, beaming with excitement, gave a brief explanation and then ran back towards Konoha.

Naruto couldn't tell whether Konohamaru had truly found a solution or was simply trying to make up an excuse to slip away.

They could only turn their attention to Kakashi.

"Naruto, step aside for a moment, I need to try developing a new Ninjutsu."

Kakashi grabbed his right wrist with his left hand, and his Lightning Release Chakra was crackling.

"Oh, oh."

Naruto quickly retreated, keeping his eyes fixed on Kakashi.

Regardless of whether Konohamaru ran away or not, Kakashi-sensei did not.

As for developing new Ninjutsu.

He should take a good look and learn from it; maybe he can even develop some new Ninjutsu?

After some time, Konohamaru returned, having somehow acquired something.

However, Konohamaru did not immediately begin his training. Instead, he and Naruto observed Kakashi's development of Ninjutsu.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the process of Konoha engineers developing Ninjutsu.

Although Konohamaru had an idea, he wasn't sure if he could develop it himself, so he needed to learn from the development experience of his predecessors first.

As time went on, Kakashi no longer needed to use his left hand to grasp his right to control Chakra; he could condense it using only his right hand, and the color of his Lightning Release Chakra gradually approached purple.

After the original manga's ending, Kakashi, having lost his Sharingan, developed the Purple Lightning, which he could use without the Sharingan.

Compared to Lightning Blade, Purple Lightning is a superior replacement for Lightning Blade in every aspect except for being slightly slower.

It possesses both form and property transformation capabilities, making it more destructive and capable of unleashing large-scale area-of-effect attacks.

More precise control.

There's not even a need for Hand Seals.

However, the current Kakashi is naturally not the same as in the original ending, who gained inspiration from losing his Sharingan.

Kakashi's inspiration came from a shop he had once entered that sold a strange ninja tool that emitted a weak electric current.

It seems to be called "Purple Mood".

Another one is the Rasengan, which was developed by teacher Minato Namikaze and does not require Hand Seals.

Then there's the demand.

It must be able to be precisely controlled and its shape and properties can be freely adjusted.

As for speed, there's really no need for that.

After all, this thing wasn't developed primarily for attacking others.

Thus, despite the twists and turns of the process, Kakashi still managed to develop the Purple Lightning ahead of schedule.

Because of its precise control and shape-changing capabilities, Purple Lightning is capable of launching attacks over a wide area.

Kakashi didn't need to let the Shadow Clone Jutsu use Purple Lightning on their own. He could simply use Purple Lightning on his main body, aiming at all the Shadow Clone Jutsu, and the Shadow Clone Jutsu would be stimulated by the electric current to begin assisting him in entering Sage Mode.

"Kakashi-sensei, is this... as simple as just opening up a Ninjutsu?"

Konohamaru was stunned.

Is this the genius Grandpa was talking about?

Immediately, Konohamaru's eyes hardened; he absolutely could not admit defeat! He too was determined to develop a new Ninjutsu!

Thinking of this, Konohamaru took out the things he had just stolen from the village from his pocket.

A lighter and a pack of cigarettes.