I Haven't Awakened the Wood Release Bloodline

Meanwhile, in the training grounds of the Lightning Tower, all the members of the Lightning Armor Corps screamed in agony, "Aaaaah, I'm going to be electrocuted! It hurts so much! Damn it!"

Some members of Lightning Armor Corps, their faces charred black from the electric shock, cried out in agony, "My mouth is numb from the shock again! Waaah, my lips are all pouty now!"

Meanwhile, Kurofuji Kumo-ma, the captain of the Lightning Armor Corps, gritted his teeth, his body crackling with lightning, and shouted in agony, "Lord Hokage, I will definitely persevere! I will defy fate! I will make my mark on history! I will fight my way through this heaven!"

Meanwhile, Qingcheng's Shadow Clone was instructing the Konoha Ninja in the training grounds. Watching the ninja grit their teeth and train painfully amidst the intense lightning, he praised them, "Well done! You're all excellent! Get your bodies ready so they can be baptized by the lightning. Let the Chakra on your skin generate lightning so you can use the Lightning Armor!"

Qingcheng's Shadow Clone acted like instructors, guiding everyone on how to avoid risks, how to increase Lightning Release Chakra, and how to improve their body cells.

Kakashi was the most skilled in Lightning Release Ninjutsu among this group. In just a few days, he had condensed Lightning Armor, his body emitting pale blue lightning, acting like a substantial lightning barrier, directly protecting his entire body.

After Kakashi mastered the Lightning Armor, he didn't stop training. Instead, he worked even harder, standing right next to the Lightning Armor Lightning Tower to receive the baptism and tempering of lightning.

The reason why Lightning Release: Lightning Armor is only B-rank Ninjutsu is that it's a newly trained Lightning Armor, which only has the power of B-rank Ninjutsu and its defensive capabilities are also limited.

Kakashi is currently in this state, with light blue Lightning Armor. If he were to reach the level of Qingcheng, with a deep blue Lightning Armor that is more than three times larger than ordinary Lightning Armor, then with continued training in Lightning Armor, it would become S-rank Ninjutsu, or even an S+ rank Ninjutsu."

Kakashi, seeing the large number of Shadow Clone from Qingcheng, activated his Lightning Armor and stood beneath the Lightning Tower, enduring the Lightning Armor attacks to enhance its power. Other Shadow Clone were also training, using Hell Stab Four-Finger Nukite- Finger Strike to continuously attack the wooden dummies on the ground.

Kakashi exclaimed in surprise, "Even the Fourth Raikage couldn't master this Ninjutsu, yet the Hokage has succeeded in learning it! The Hokage used Shadow Clone to train, which is why he can progress so rapidly and simultaneously train in various other Ninjutsu!"

What shocked Kakashi the most was that Qingcheng also released a bunch of Shadow Clone to help the members of the Lightning Armor Corps train. Even Shouhon Yihan and Hayakumo Sōma had a Shadow Clone providing guidance.

Kakashi had a feeling that the closer he got to Qingcheng, the more he sensed the power and mystery of the Hokage.

Qingcheng's Shadow Clone attacked wooden dummies created using Wood Release. After destroying all the wooden dummies, Qingcheng's Shadow Clone would continue using Wood Release: Wooden Doll Technique, causing a large number of wooden dummies to grow from the ground, allowing the Shadow Clone to continue practicing Hell Stab: Four-Finger Nukite.

Kakashi immediately formed hand Hand Seals and shouted, "Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu!"

Immediately, a large plume of white smoke rose from the ground, and Kakashi created a large number of Shadow Clone. He then went to the base of the Lightning Tower to continue training his Lightning Armor, preparing to upgrade its level.

Just then, Senju Taoyuan also conjured Lightning Armor, its body emitting pale blue lightning, resembling a suit of armor. He then smiled and said, "I succeeded! Hahaha, Hokage- sama, I've also cultivated Lightning Armor!"

"The words of Senju Taoyuan are like those of a proud child, sharing their joy and achievements with their teacher."

A Shadow Clone of Qingcheng spoke directly to Senju Taoyuan: "Don't be too happy about successfully cultivating it. At this stage, the Lightning Armor is just a B-rank Ninjutsu. Go to the foot of the Lightning Tower and continue to be baptized by lightning, then hone your body's hardness and improve your various speeds."

Senju Taoyuan immediately nodded and said respectfully, "Thank you, Hokage -sama. I will definitely train hard."

Having said that, Senju Taoyuan walked to the foot of the Lightning Tower, preparing to receive the baptism of lightning and further enhance the power of the Lightning Armor.

Senju Taoyuan also awakened the Sage Body and even the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai while honing his Lightning Armor. However, Taoyuan's Wood Release similar to Yamato's, making them both good candidates to become construction ninjas.

However, Senju Taoyuan possesses Lightning Release Chakra Wind Release Chakra, giving him two more Chakra natures than Yamato, which is why he trained in Lightning Armor."

Senju Taoyuan knew how scarce architectural ninjas were in Konoha. To avoid following Yamato's path and becoming a grueling, backbreaking ninja, Senju Taoyuan was determined. He trained in both Lightning Armor and Storm Release: Storm Release Kekkei Genkai, striving to become a ninja with multiple Kekkei Genkai, thus securing his position as Anbu leader for the long term.

Kakashi, seeing Taoyuan approaching, smiled and said, "You've successfully trained the Lightning Armor. No wonder you're a gifted Senju Clan. Have you awakened your Wood Release Kekkei Genkai yet?"

Senju Taoyuan immediately shook his head, looking embarrassed, and said, "Assistant Hokage, I am foolish and have not yet awakened my Wood Release Bloodline, but my Storm Release Kekkei Genkai is about to awaken. If Assistant Hokage could give me some more guidance, I am sure I will succeed in awakening it."

Kakashi looked at the honest-looking Taoyuan and thought to himself, "He must have awakened the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai, but he's pretending he hasn't because he's afraid of following in Yamato's footsteps."

Kakashi then said to Taoyuan, "You can train your Storm Release Kekkei Genkai and try to awaken Storm Release as soon as possible. The Ministry of Agriculture is still short of a vice minister. The Hokage is currently looking for people, and those with Wood Release Bloodline might be able to become vice ministers in the Ministry of Agriculture."

Senju Taoyuan immediately shook his head, looking shocked, and said, "Assistant Hokage, is this true or false? Wouldn't that put me in great danger? The Ministry of Agriculture has no outside income whatsoever, it's even poorer than the Anbu, and we always have endless work to do. I don't want to go there."

Seeing Taoyuan's worry, Kakashi said, "Hurry up and improve your strength! Train more on Lightning Armor, Hell Stab, and Four-Finger Nukite Piercing Technique. Learn Wood Release Ninjutsu in secret, lest you become a construction ninja."

Upon hearing this, Senju Taoyuan immediately nodded and said with an embarrassed expression, "Your subordinate understands. I will definitely train in Wood Release Ninjutsu in secret. I beg Assistant Hokage for help. I don't want to become a construction ninja. That job is too tiring, and there is no time to rest."