Leizi Smoke

Konohamaru's inspiration came from his thoughts of his deceased grandfather, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and his uncle, Asuma Sarutobi.

In the original story, Konohamaru learned the Third Hokage Hokage's Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu and Asuma's Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning.

They almost defeated Temari because of this.

Now, Konohamaru is also recalling the Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning Ninjutsu, which he has not yet mastered.

Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning first sprays out a large amount of high-temperature ash, causing widespread obstruction of vision and continuous minor damage. When the enemy is off guard, it uses Fire Release: Fire Style with open flames to trigger a violent explosion.

Kakashi just reminded Konohamaru that Fire Style Wind Release cannot be used to stimulate at a low power level like Lightning Release.

Fire Style is like slow cooking at a low temperature.

The characteristic of Wind Release is cutting; either the damage is too low, nothing happens, or the damage is too high, causing a missed opportunity.

Unless the person has certain special inclinations, Wind Release can be ruled out.

Neither of them seemed to work, but Konohamaru remembered the conversation he had overheard between his uncle and grandfather during their sparring session.

After Asuma used Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning on the Third Hokage, the Third Hokage left the ash range at the fastest speed.

Then, while continuing to fight, he explained the drawbacks of Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning to Asuma.

The main damage from Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning comes from the second spark igniting the ash.

The first burst of smoke does cause some damage, but the damage is extremely low.

To quote Hiruzen Sarutobi, if this technique were used against the Third Raikage, it wouldn't even qualify as a popping candy for Third Raikage.

It was this seemingly innocuous remark that reminded Konohamaru.

Konohamaru decides to develop a new Fire Release Ninjutsu that relies on bursts of sparks to cause damage.

The damage caused by the burst is more offensive than that caused by Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning, but because the sparks are too small and the area hit is too small, the overall damage can be controlled as long as the density of the sparks is controlled.

Just like Senbon needle), a single Senbon is like a thicker needle.

Kunai pierce the human body, as can Senbon, but the damage caused by Senbon is significantly less than that caused by Kunai.

In Konohamaru's vision of a new Ninjutsu, the sparks would be smaller than Senbon, the smaller the better.

Make the sparks look like the "popping candy" that Grandpa talked about.

As for why he brought cigarettes and a lighter?

Because Konohamaru needs to learn Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning before he can develop new Ninjutsu based on it.

Kakashi's Purple Lightning Technique was also a modification of the Lightning Blade.

Konohamaru, who has never had experience developing Ninjutsu, could not possibly build a castle in the air.

"Konohamaru, kids shouldn't smoke."

Kakashi offered a friendly reminder.

"Well."

Konohamaru was just about to light a cigarette, froze.

What should we do then?

In the Shinobi World, there are corresponding techniques for learning Ninjutsu.

In the original story, Naruto wanted to master the combination Ninjutsu Wind Release: Toad Gun, so he had Gamakichi learn Water Release. The method was to have Gamakichi hold a large mouthful of water in his mouth and try to spit it out.

In the end, he did indeed successfully master Water Release.

The neighboring Pokémon also has this; Ash Ketchum teaches Treecko Seed Machine Gun, which involves the two of them eating watermelon together and spitting out the seeds.

This is perfectly reasonable.

Now that Konohamaru wants to master the Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning, he naturally needs a puff of smoke, but Kakashi says no. What to do then?

Did you have to figure it out entirely on your own?

While Konohamaru was still in a daze, Kakashi had already snatched the cigarette from his hand.

"I'll keep this. Konohamaru, you'd better think of another way. I believe you can do it."

"Oh right, I still need to talk to the other people."

Kakashi waved the cigarette in his hand, then stood up, preparing to return to Konoha to remind the Sarutobi Clan and all the major businesses to strictly prohibit the sale of cigarettes and alcohol to minors.

"Ah?"

Konohamaru stretched out a hand, trying to stop Kakashi.

But the next second, Kakashi disappeared.

He couldn't keep up with the Jonin.

"Naruto- nii, I have to go back. Wait for me here."

Konohamaru left those words behind and ran back towards Konoha.

There was no way he could start without the right tools.

You can't exactly inhale the ash from someone else's coal burning, can you?

Wouldn't that cause even more harm to the body?

Konohamaru understands this.

Besides, he already said that he, Konohamaru, doesn't care about his future body; he must protect the present.

Kakashi agreed.

Why the sudden change of heart?

Konohamaru couldn't understand it.

Therefore, Konohamaru planned to secretly train without Kakashi's knowledge.

But after he returned to Konoha, he found it difficult to obtain the relevant items anywhere.

The worst off is Shikamaru, who has already left the Shinobi World and is now in the ultimate state of resignation.

Because of Asuma and his father, Shikamaru also smokes and drinks.

As a result, Kakashi's return and subsequent actions led to his ban on smoking and drinking as well.

Shikamaru's quality of life plummeted several levels.

"Who did this?"

Shikamaru stood in front of a shop, scratching his head helplessly.

Konohamaru, who was about to leave, heard the muttering and immediately stopped. He then stealthily hid behind a pillar and began to peek.

Shikamaru and Konohamaru know each other.

His uncle Asuma's men.

He was a member of the Nara Clan, whom his grandfather called the strategist of Konoha.

Most importantly, in the Nara Clan's internal competition some time ago, Shikamaru won first place and successfully gained the right to slack off.

What does this mean?

Shikamaru's intelligence is definitely superior to mine!

So now that Shikamaru is facing the same predicament as him, wouldn't he just need to follow Shikamaru to find a solution?

Konohamaru was thrilled.

But he dared not reveal his whereabouts.

Kakashi's "betrayal" had already made him disillusioned with this indifferent Shinobi World.

He couldn't guarantee that Shikamaru wouldn't end up like Kakashi.

Therefore, it must be hidden.

And so, Konohamaru followed Shikamaru all the way to a special shop.

None of the shops on this entire street are local Konoha brands; they are flagship stores of other ninja villages.

This unusual shop appears to be newly opened, with a Killer B standee displayed at the entrance.

If you get close, you can hear strange music playing inside.

"I only smoke the Fifth Hokage, with a big pipe in my mouth."

"It's never bad to smoke it fast, no need to start it is so refreshing, Beyond, you have to try it, my lungs are itching right now~"

To the accompaniment of the enchanting melody, Shikamaru bought something inside, walked out satisfied, and then ran to the shop next door to buy a case of non-alcoholic yellow drinks.

Konohamaru ignored all of this and, after confirming that Shikamaru had left, hurriedly ran into the shop and saw the "ninja tools" being sold inside.

--Lei Leizi Smoke!

Very good!

Is this what they call Scientific Ninja Tool?

Unrestricted by traditional Konoha laws!

Konohamaru happily bought a whole set of Leizi Smoke, but after leaving the house, he cautiously looked around and put the items away.

He needs to find a safe place to cultivate alone.