Learning the Strength of a Hundred Technique

"Tsunade, shall we continue our battle?"

Shin asked Tsunade.

"Of course we continue. Do you really think I'd be afraid of a brat like you?"

Chakra erupted from Tsunade's entire body. After activating Strength Enhancement Taijutsu, every punch and kick she threw now possessed immense destructive power.

"Come on then, let me see how many more surprises you have in store for me."

At this point, Tsunade had completely accepted Shin as an opponent of equal standing. After all, given his performance just now, even if she wanted to look down on him, she couldn't bring herself to do so.

Using the Body Flicker Technique to close the distance, she threw a ruthless punch toward Shin, aiming directly for his face.

Is she trying to disfigure me?

Shin reached out to block Tsunade's fist, then quickly grabbed her wrist and sent her flying with a toss.

"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique."

The power of the Great Fireball Technique released by Shin was far greater than the one Mikoto used. Even though it was a C-rank ninjutsu, the version Shin unleashed was no weaker than a B-rank technique.

Shin had Mikoto to thank for knowing the Great Fireball Technique, as she was the one who had taught it to him.

"What a formidable Great Fireball Technique."

Mikoto's mouth hung slightly open in surprise. The power of this fireball was over ten times greater than the one she could produce.

Tsunade, still in mid-air, saw her expression shift. She quickly formed hand seals, and her body vanished, replaced by a log.

However, Tsunade's crisis was far from over. Shin appeared behind her, a Rasengan already swirling in his hand, and struck toward her.

How is this brat so fast?

Relying on years of honed combat experience, Tsunade managed to dodge the Rasengan attack just as the danger descended.

"If I had used Adamantine Sealing Chains just now, you would already be down, Tsunade."

Shin said to her.

Using Adamantine Sealing Chains to bind her, followed by a Rasengan attack, would have defeated Tsunade in an instant.

Tsunade had one major weakness: a lack of long-range offensive capabilities. Relying solely on Strength Enhancement Taijutsu was bound to put her at a significant disadvantage.

"Where did you learn that ninjutsu? You didn't even need to form hand seals," Tsunade asked.

Tsunade was referring to the Rasengan. She knew exactly what a ninjutsu that required no hand seals meant; saving the time usually spent on seals provided a massive advantage in battle.

"I suppose you could say I created it myself."

Namikaze Minato hadn't created it yet, and as the first user, Shin felt it was fair to claim he had invented it.

"You really have exceeded my expectations. I thought you were a genius, but it turns out you're a monster," Tsunade couldn't help but remark.

"Tsunade, are you complimenting me or insulting me?" Shin asked, rubbing his nose.

"Hmph, the battle continues. There's no way I'm going to be suppressed by a brat like you."

"Wait."

Shin quickly called for a halt.

He really had no interest in continuing the fight with Tsunade now. Through this battle, he had gained a rough estimate of his own strength.

Besides, fighting Tsunade was pointless; he couldn't use any of his lethal moves.

"There's no point in continuing. Let's just call it a draw."

Shin was giving Tsunade face; if the fight had dragged on, she would have undoubtedly been defeated.

"You win, you little brat. I admit I'm no match for you."

Tsunade glared at Shin. She had realized that she was likely no match for this kid. Although it felt embarrassing, she didn't mind admitting it.

"How do you train? Why is your strength so high?"

Although Tsunade was currently an Elite Jonin, she was already nearing the level of a Kage-level candidate. Perhaps it wouldn't be long before she reached that rank.

But to be unable to beat a ten-year-old brat like Shin? If word got out, no one would believe it.

"That is the gap between a genius and an ordinary person. Reality is just that cruel."

Shin smiled at Tsunade, a smile that she found incredibly infuriating no matter how she looked at it.

Am I not a genius myself? Tsunade felt annoyed, but when compared to Shin, she really couldn't be considered one.

No, that wasn't it. It wasn't that she lacked talent; it was just that this brat Shin was too monstrous.

"By the way, Tsunade, didn't you say there would be a reward? Given our performance, we should be entitled to one, right?" Shin looked at Tsunade with a smile.

"The reward exists. This is the Strength of a Hundred. Since I have become your team leader, it is only natural that I teach you something."

Tsunade brought out the Strength of a Hundred, leaving Shin slightly stunned; this was surely Tsunade's signature trump card.

Aside from Medical Ninjutsu, it seemed the Strength of a Hundred was what Tsunade was most famous for.

"However, you had best not spread this to others," Tsunade said with a serious expression.

Although Tsunade was willing to teach the Strength of a Hundred to Shin and the others, she did not want to see more people learning this technique.

"We aren't fools; of course we won't spread it," Shin said.

"Thank you, Teacher Tsunade." Mikoto looked at Tsunade with gratitude.

"Look at Mikoto, how polite she is, knowing to call me Teacher Tsunade. Now look at you two."

Tsunade glared at Shin and Kushina.

Kushina refused to back down and glared right back at Tsunade, while Shin turned his attention to the Strength of a Hundred scroll Tsunade had provided.

Precise chakra control, concentrating chakra throughout the entire body to cover it, and then erupting with a powerful burst of energy capable of easily shattering walls—this was the Strength of a Hundred.

After reading for a while, Shin discovered that this Strength of a Hundred was actually not difficult; it was entirely a technique for using chakra to unleash explosive power.

"So, this isn't actually hard."

Shin gave it a try, focusing his mind to control his chakra. Because of his immense mental strength and his powerful mastery over chakra, achieving this was effortless.

He then controlled his chakra, concentrating it to cover his entire body, as if he were encased in a suit of chakra armor.

No wonder when Tsunade used the Strength of a Hundred, her body could withstand the recoil; it turned out she had chakra protecting her.

In that case, this Strength of a Hundred wasn't just for attacking; it could be used for defense as well.

Tsunade watched Shin and opened her mouth. Initially, when she heard Shin say the Strength of a Hundred wasn't difficult, she had been somewhat displeased.

Yet, in the blink of an eye, Shin had actually successfully performed the Strength of a Hundred. Although Shin hadn't demonstrated its power, how could Tsunade, an expert in the Strength of a Hundred, fail to see that he had already succeeded?

However, Shin's usage was different from hers. Tsunade generally concentrated all her chakra into one point to erupt, such as a fist or a leg.

But this guy, Shin, had his entire body flooded with chakra. Was this the arrogance of having an abundance of chakra?

"You really are a monster." Tsunade could only use the word 'monster' to describe Shin.

"Actually, it really isn't difficult. As long as you can precisely control your own chakra, learning this technique is very easy."

Shin was stating a fact. The Strength of a Hundred was highly practical and powerful, yet it was very easy to learn—the difficulty was extremely low, practically on par with learning a C-rank ninjutsu.

Of course, everything had a prerequisite: that you possessed excellent control over your chakra.

Next were Kushina and Mikoto. Although they couldn't learn the technique instantly like Shin, under his guidance, they managed to master the Strength of a Hundred in just half a day.