On the second night, flames burned through the firewood with a crackling sound.
The vivid firelight shone on Naruto's face, tracing patches of light and shadow.
A day had passed, and he had made no progress in his Rasengan training. The balloons were too fragile, while the chakra before the Rasengan took shape was incredibly forceful and chaotic. Not a single balloon lasted more than a few seconds.
This left Naruto a little discouraged. After all, he had boasted that he would definitely learn it within a day, but that deadline had long since passed.
Still, his efforts had not been entirely fruitless. Compared to the beginning, when the balloons burst the moment he started, Naruto could now keep one intact for up to five seconds.
That gave Naruto some comfort. At least it meant his training was producing results.
Half complaining, half making conversation, Naruto said, "Su Yu, this is so hard!"
Su Yu said unhurriedly, "Nothing in this world is easy. If you want to gain something, you have to give something first."
Naruto said, "I know that... Oh, right, Su Yu, are there any tricks to the Rasengan? Hehe~"
Su Yu glanced at Naruto and said:
"By tricks, you just mean shortcuts. But what shortcuts are there in training? I've already told you all the techniques you need. First, form a thin membrane of chakra to contain the chaotic chakra surging around like a typhoon. That's also the principle behind the Rasengan."
"After that, you just need plenty of practice. You can't rush anything. It's only been ten days since you started learning. What's the hurry?"
Naruto said, "Yeah! I'm definitely going to learn the Rasengan!"
Then Su Yu left the newly reinvigorated Naruto alone and went over to Sakura.
Sakura was sitting in a meditative posture,