After speaking, Kakashi jumped down from the platform and walked over to Sasuke. He placed one hand on Sasuke's shoulder and spoke again. "The activation effect of the Technique will last around three days. During these three days, you need to release your Lightning Release chakra with all your strength to keep it active, allowing your body to better adapt to Lightning Release ninjutsu. Once the activation effect disappears, both your physical abilities and the effectiveness of your Lightning Release will greatly improve. The same goes for Chidori!"
Lightning pierced straight through Sasuke's body as Kakashi finished speaking. Sasuke gritted his teeth and did not cry out despite the numbness turning painful. He silently endured it until Kakashi had completely finished performing the Technique, then collapsed limply onto the ground.
"Train well! After resting for five minutes and catching your breath, you must spend the next three days training yourself with everything you have! There are still four days until we reach the Land of Snow. I hope you can fully complete your training by then!"
After saying that, Kakashi turned and left, leaving Sasuke lying alone on the ground beneath the biting wind without a second glance. Sasuke panted as he stared at the sky. White—or perhaps golden—clouds drifted slowly past, while the conditions laid down by the person he called "Master" in the clan echoed in his ears.
"If you truly wish to become my disciple, rather than merely exist blindly for revenge, then accomplish everything I say within half a year. At minimum, release Chidori ten times a day. Your chakra must become more refined, and without relying on outside assistance, you must take first place in the upcoming Chunin Exams! If you cannot do that, then you would be better off fading into obscurity. When you