Hiruko stood on the Training Ground and let out a long breath.
Then he clasped his hands behind his back, leaned his head forward, circulated his Chakra, and started running.
Yep, a perfectly standard ninja running posture.
Though his running posture was rather tragic, his speed was indeed astonishing. In only a few moments, he had completed a full lap around the Training Ground.
"Wow, this body feels so light when I run. Whether it's Chakra reserves, neural reflexes, or muscular explosive power, they're all on a completely different level." After finishing his run, Hiruko stood there, still wanting more. He looked at his hands and muttered to himself.
"Indeed." Orochimaru looked over the data. "Your current speed alone is nearly twice that of your original body."
"Moreover, although this Clone Body was adjusted and shows none of the degenerative issues such as muscle atrophy, it has never undergone any training. If you train it further, its various physical parameters should improve even more."
"Alright, it's time for the strength test." Sarutobi Toru brought out several barbells covered in Sealing Jutsu.
They looked much like ordinary barbells, but in truth, they had been specially treated with Sealing Jutsu. Like the weighted blocks Rock Lee wore on his legs, they were far heavier than they appeared.
"Alright, let's begin the test." Sarutobi Toru casually carried a barbell in one hand and the weight plates for it in the other as he walked over, then set them down in front of Hiruko.
Although Sarutobi Toru appeared to be walking effortlessly, the faint footprints he left in the ground already revealed the barbells' weight. Especially when he set down the barbell and its plates, they pressed clear indentations into the earth.
"Gulp." Hiruko swallowed and said shakily, "Toru, these seem to be the