Late at night, the medical tent was thick with the scent of herbs and blood.
Hyuga Tianyi woke amid searing pain throughout his body.
He simply lay still, listening to the sounds within the tent and the intermittent groans of wounded soldiers in the distance.
The even breathing of the night-watch ninja leaning against the wall.
And the pounding of his own heartbeat against his eardrums.
Safe at last!
Only then did he slowly let out a breath and sink his consciousness into his mind.
[Holder: Hyuga Tianyi] [Status: Burns (Recovering)] [Energy System: Chakra (Half a card)] [Chakra Attributes: Lightning, Earth, Water] [Overall Assessment: Genin] [Basic Attributes] Nin: 4 (Chakra control, jutsu comprehension, and casting speed) Tai: 4 (Physical strength, speed, power, endurance, and neural reflexes) Gen: 4 (Mental power, willpower resistance, and perceptual acuity) [Mastered Skills] -Body Technique (Clone/Substitution/Transformation): Beginner Fist: Pressure Point Technique, Empty Palm Genkai: Byakugan (Incomplete) Aid: Intermediate [Available Skill Points: 2 (Skill points can be obtained through special events)]
Sure enough!!!
Saving Nawaki had been judged as a special event.
Still with his eyes closed, he began to think. External aid could only be relied upon for so long. Only by becoming strong himself could he survive in this world.
He looked at the extra attribute point and, without hesitation, added it to "Nin."
Nin: 5↑ (Chakra control, jutsu comprehension, and casting speed)
He did not touch the remaining point. It was a spark that could save his life and had to be kept in reserve.
After this battle, he needed to organize his combat system.
Tianyi then took out paper and pen and, by the dim oil lamp, began calmly analyzing himself.
My advantage is obvious: the insight granted by the Byakugan.
Even with the Caged Bird restriction, its basic x-ray vision and farsight were still sufficient.
As for taijutsu, the Hyuga Gentle Fist was a reliable close-combat method.
It could not only effectively disrupt an enemy's chakra system.
Combined with the natural resistance to genjutsu provided by his transmigrator's soul and the Byakugan itself, mental defense was not one of his weak points.
But his shortcomings were equally obvious: the "half a card" assessment of his chakra reserves.
It severely limited every possibility. He lacked ninjutsu and had almost nothing besides the Three-Body Technique and Gentle Fist.
His methods were pitifully limited, and his tactics had become rigid as a result, making it easy for others to figure out his patterns.
Most critically, he lacked effective long-range attacks and the ability to conceal himself.
Gentle Fist: Empty Palm had short range and made too much noise.
Once an opponent opened the distance, or if he needed to infiltrate or retreat, he would immediately be placed at a disadvantage.
At that thought, the battle from daytime surfaced in his mind once more.
Relying on perception and close-quarters combat was too passive. There was too little room for error.
"This has to change." Tianyi heavily drew a line across the paper.
At this stage, the direction for improvement was clear: concealment and long-range attacks.
His gaze fell on his own attributes: Lightning, Earth, and Water.
For concealment, he could start with Water and Earth.
Water Release: Hidden Mist Technique could create large-scale visual cover and interfere with an enemy's senses.
It could create an environment overwhelmingly favorable to himself.
As for Earth Release, Earth Release: Earth Dragon Hide Technique would allow him to burrow underground.
It could enable silent movement, infiltration, or retreat.
Combined, the two could make up for his greatest current weakness in survival.
In terms of offense, he needed a more efficient and deadly long-range method.
The first thing that came to mind was Water Release: Water Severing Wave. Its high-pressure water blade had powerful cutting force.
It had long range and was relatively discreet to activate. Combined with the Byakugan's precise targeting.
It could become a solid option for mid-to-long-range sniping.
Its only drawback was that jutsu of this level would not be easy for him to learn at present.
But at that thought, Tianyi's mind involuntarily wandered even farther.
His finger unconsciously tapped the "Lightning" attribute.
Lightning Release... Electromagnetic Force...
A bolder and more promising idea crashed into his mind.
To his soul from the information age, the use of Lightning Release in the Naruto World.
Was crude and wasteful. What was the essence of lightning? The movement of electric charges, the changes in electromagnetic fields.
If he could combine modern electromagnetic theory with his Lightning-nature chakra...
"Railgun... Super Electromagnetic Cannon..." he murmured, a sharp glint flashing through his eyes.
That would not merely mean power. It would mean a complete qualitative leap in range, speed, precision, and even tactical flexibility.
If he succeeded, he would possess a trump card capable of changing local battles and even influencing contests at a higher level.
However, this concept was so vast that it far exceeded the limits of what one person could accomplish.
It required a solid theoretical foundation, complex mathematical modeling, and repeated experimental verification.
It might also require the support of special materials. This was not something he could achieve simply by burying his head in training.
But he was not alone.
"I have a country." That thought steadied his heart and even gave rise to an indescribable confidence.
Behind him stood an entire modern civilization with a top-tier scientific research system.
And powerful industrial capabilities.
Science was the most powerful "ninjutsu" in that world.
Once he successfully forged this path of "Scientific Ninjutsu: Electromagnetic Force."
Its significance would far surpass his own personal strength.
It would mean that a supernatural power from another world.
Had been successfully analyzed, quantified, and given a reproducible, optimizable scientific methodology.
By then, what he represented would be an entirely new possibility.
Thoughts surged like a tide, then gradually settled into clarity.
He decided that tonight, he would submit this plan, which included self-analysis.
A recent tactical reinforcement plan and a long-term concept for scientific collaboration.
To his homeland's think tank.
Morning light had only just driven the chill from the camp.
When Nawaki's distinctive, energetic voice came from outside the tent.
"Tianyi! Tianyi! Are you feeling better?"
Tianyi startled awake from his light sleep and responded.
The curtain was lifted, and Nawaki slipped inside with a brilliant smile on his face.
He held two scrolls in his hands.
"You're finally awake! My sister lectured me for ages last night. She only let me out after dawn."
Nawaki scratched his head, then solemnly handed one of the scrolls over.
"This was given to me by Teacher Orochimaru to pass to you. He said you deserved it."
Tianyi's heart skipped a beat as he accepted the scroll.
He untied its binding cord and slowly unrolled it.
The name of the jutsu at the beginning made his breathing hitch slightly.
Cell Activation Technique.
As he continued reading, the contents stirred his interest even more.
This was not a ninjutsu that directly increased chakra. Rather, it was a secret technique that improved cellular metabolic efficiency.
With long-term practice, it could steadily increase chakra while also enhancing physical recovery and strength.
It perfectly addressed the weakness in his current physical foundation.
Tianyi was shaken. As expected of Orochimaru—he had seen through exactly what Tianyi lacked at present.
And provided a solution.
This reward was a hundred times more precious than simply giving him an elemental ninjutsu.
"Teacher also said this technique carries a certain degree of risk. It's best to try it for the first time under the observation of an experienced medical ninja."
Nawaki added, proving that Orochimaru had indeed considered everything thoroughly.
"I understand. Please thank Lord Orochimaru for me." Tianyi solemnly rolled up the scroll and carefully put it away.
This solved the foundational issue of his long-term development.
Nawaki grinned and pulled out the second scroll. "And this one—my sister insisted on stuffing it into my hands. She said you could use it too."
A gift from Tsunade? Tianyi accepted it again and opened it.
It did not contain any specific ninjutsu.
Instead, it systematically explained techniques for dividing chakra more finely.
Shaping its form and deeply controlling its nature transformation.
It included a great number of training methods and annotated insights.
It even covered how to maintain a ninjutsu's effects while.
Reducing needless chakra waste.
This was exactly what he needed!
He had just raised his "Nin" attribute and needed higher-level control theory to practice.
This scroll could make his already enhanced control even more formidable.
It was invaluable for using his limited chakra more efficiently, whether to learn new jutsu or optimize his existing methods.
"The Legendary Sannin..." Tianyi closed the scroll and let out a long breath.
This gift of thanks was practical, substantial, and highly targeted.
It coincided perfectly with the areas he had urgently planned to strengthen.
"Nawaki, please thank Lady Tsunade for me as well." Tianyi paused and looked at the sincerely smiling boy before him.
"These are extremely important to me."
"Don't mention it! You saved me. It's only right."
Nawaki waved his hand, then lowered his voice.
"Oh, right. My sister also said they won't be assigning us any missions soon.
Hidden Rain Village's reconnaissance has been getting more frequent. There'll probably be a decisive battle soon.
We should use these few days to work on our fundamentals! Come with me later. I have a secret training ground."
Tianyi nodded in reply.
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