Special Treatment

"Your chakra transformation talent, is it Fire Release and Earth Release?" Jiraiya asked Akaseki, who had just exhausted his ocular power.

"It was like that when I was born, but recent tests also revealed a Lightning Release transformation. I'm not sure when it awakened," Akaseki replied truthfully.

To this, Jiraiya was only slightly surprised.

"Hmm, you Uchiha clan members should basically all have Fire Release chakra, and Lightning Release is the most common secondary, right?" Jiraiya asked.

"That's correct." Akaseki nodded—this wasn't exactly a state secret; everyone knew it, and Jiraiya wasn't bringing it up to pry into anything.

Jiraiya then asked, "Then do you know the difference between Fire, Lightning, Earth, and Water Release?"

Akaseki was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then said, "It is generally believed that Fire and Lightning Release are emission-type chakra, while Earth and Water Release are physical-type chakra."

As for Wind Release, it possesses both.

Hearing Akaseki say this, Jiraiya nodded—this was already beyond the scope of the Ninja Academy, clearly part of the Uchiha clan's internal teachings.

"That's right. Some also believe that emission-type chakra is closer to Yin Release chakra transformation, while physical-type chakra is closer to Yang Release... but let's set aside these unverified theories for now.

"You have awakened the Sharingan and can directly copy ordinary ninjutsu, which is indeed very convenient. However, if you neglect your training because of this, it will only amount to 'needing extra ocular power to perform ninjutsu,' which actually becomes a disadvantage.

"Ninjutsu cannot just be 'learned,' nor can it just be 'mastered.' To unleash its true power, you must add special transformations. Generally speaking, when practicing ninjutsu, the first step is to barely succeed during practice, and then to be able to use it skillfully in actual combat...

"For the Sharingan, you can copy up to this point, but 'transformation' is not that simple.

"This is why ninjas usually only practice attribute ninjutsu that matches their own transformation talents. Otherwise, not only will you get half the result with double the effort, but if you cannot delve into the levels of nature transformation and shape transformation, you won't be able to learn higher-level ninjutsu, and the power won't increase.

"Generally speaking, emission-type chakra is easier to achieve nature transformation, while physical-type chakra is easier to achieve shape transformation.

"For example, with Fire Release, in terms of nature transformation, it can be made hotter or harder to extinguish. Conversely, in terms of shape transformation, it can attack a larger area or be made to adhere to a target more easily...

"When practicing ninjutsu, you can try to achieve nature transformation first for Fire and Lightning Release, while prioritizing shape transformation for Earth Release. You have both Fire and Earth, which is also an advantage. This allows you to adapt to the methods of nature and shape transformation faster, eventually achieving both."

Jiraiya pointed out a clear path for Akaseki in ninjutsu training, rather than just "the more proficient, the better."

As Akaseki listened, he recalled Ranwu's performance earlier...

"Ah! So that Water Release Ranwu used before..." Akaseki looked enlightened.

"Exactly. Ranwu's grasp of Water Release chakra transformation has reached the level of delving into its essence. This is actually very difficult; many jonin cannot even do it." Jiraiya nodded.

He had just mentioned that it is relatively difficult to achieve nature transformation with Earth and Water Release, as they are more suited to shape transformation.

Then, fearing that Akaseki wouldn't take it seriously enough, Jiraiya specifically added, "After mastering nature and shape transformation, the reinforced ninjutsu is completely different in power compared to just 'learning' or 'mastering' it.

"Moreover, some ninjutsu inherently carry shape and nature transformations, and can only be learned if you reach a certain level of attainment in these areas, such as the two types of Water Release Ranwu used earlier...

"If you go a step further, these types of ninjutsu are classified as secret techniques, which are beyond the scope of what the Sharingan can copy. This is also an important reason why, among A-rank ninjutsu, some can be copied by the Sharingan while others cannot."

To make Akaseki take it more seriously, Jiraiya specifically emphasized the limitations of the Sharingan, lest Akaseki make the same mistake as most Uchiha who awaken their eyes—relying too heavily on the Sharingan and eventually becoming nothing more than a "Sharingan display rack."

After receiving "private tutoring" from Jiraiya, Akaseki returned to the clan grounds. He "scrolled through short dramas" for two hours, triggered a trial for an "Eye Protection Device," and recovered his ocular power before going to find Fugaku.

Afterward, he continued to copy ninjutsu and taijutsu movements from Fugaku...

In this way, Fugaku didn't know that Akaseki had just tried to copy three B-rank ninjutsu a short while ago and succeeded in two, so he wasn't overly surprised by Akaseki's recovery speed.

Seeing Akaseki's high enthusiasm for learning, Fugaku specifically warned, "Overdrawing your Sharingan's ocular power will cause irreversible damage to your eyes. Be cautious and moderate during training."

Although it wasn't like the Mangekyo Sharingan, which caused permanent damage upon use, ordinary Sharingan could not be overdrawn frequently either.

"Don't worry, Fugaku-nii. I have specifically reviewed the clan's classics. As long as symptoms of level-two fatigue appear, I will stop practicing ocular techniques," Akaseki vowed.

Fugaku nodded upon hearing this, and Akaseki then asked about the "private tutoring" he had received earlier.

Although Teacher Jiraiya explained it very clearly, but...

Akaseki had to confirm if our Uchiha clan had any better training methods!

"Hmm? Lord Jiraiya thinks you are already ready to learn nature transformation and shape transformation?" Fugaku was slightly surprised.

"He taught me a little bit..." Judging by Teacher Jiraiya's intent, it seemed he was just giving him an introduction and didn't mean for him to start training immediately.

On the other hand, those two guys, Minato and Ranwu, seemed to have already mastered these techniques!

Minato's "Gale Palm" was not only extremely fast but also surprisingly sharp, and the ninjutsu Ranwu performed inherently required nature transformation techniques as a foundation.

"It seems Lord Jiraiya has high hopes for you. This is content that only jonin usually encounter. At the chunin stage, one is generally just exploring chakra attribute characteristics and performing attribute ninjutsu that matches one's own affinity." Fugaku looked at Akaseki with even more admiration.

Then Fugaku continued, "Speaking of nature transformation and shape transformation, our Uchiha clan does have some specialized techniques... only clan members who have awakened the Sharingan can perform them!"

Akaseki's eyes lit up upon hearing this, thinking to himself: As expected! My great Uchiha clan is the best in the world!

"Speaking of the differences in our Uchiha clan, or rather, Sharingan ninjas, first you must know how ordinary ninjas generally practice nature and shape transformation..." Fugaku spoke at length about the techniques in this area.

Clearly...

Fugaku had indeed been very humble before!

He had just said that this was something jonin, or at least those starting to push for jonin-level strength, would consider, yet he himself already understood all of this...