Third Watch for Support, Second Ninjutsu! Tobirama Senju's Technique? (Seeking Monthly Pass)

Sunlight filtered through the treetops, scattering across a tranquil waterfall outside Konoha. Spray flew, a rainbow hung above it—the scenery was pleasant.

Uchiha Yu stood beneath the waterfall, letting the cold currents pound against his body.

He was attempting to control his chakra, learning the fundamentals of Water Release ninjutsu.

Amid the roar of the waterfall, Uchiha Yu formed hand seals, his eyes shut tight, feeling the power and rhythm of the water.

His Sharingan slowly rotated beneath his closed eyelids, as if mimicking the flow of the water.

A faint blue glow began to emanate from his palms as the connection between chakra and water gradually took shape.

He tried to release his chakra into the current, merging his body with the flow of the water.

Not far away, on a tree branch, Kakashi Hatake lounged lazily on a thick limb.

In his hand was a copy of Icha Icha Paradise; he flipped a page occasionally, immersed in the world of the book.

Yet his gaze would drift from the pages now and then, glancing toward Uchiha Yu beneath the waterfall, a flicker of approval in his eyes.

Whenever Uchiha Yu successfully guided the water current or failed in his attempt, Kakashi would give a slight nod or let out a soft sigh.

He didn't intervene immediately, instead giving Uchiha Yu enough space to explore and learn, only offering timely guidance at critical moments.

As time passed, Uchiha Yu gradually grasped the essentials of Water Release ninjutsu. His chakra control grew more refined, and the currents he guided became increasingly powerful.

Kakashi closed his copy of Icha Icha Paradise, leaped lightly down from the tree, and prepared to offer Uchiha Yu further instruction.

"Not bad, Uchiha Yu. Your progress is faster than I expected."

A hint of amusement colored Kakashi's voice. "Next, we can try some more complex Water Release techniques."

"What is it?" Uchiha Yu was unusually excited!

This was only the second real jutsu he was learning, aside from the Three Body Technique.

Amid the clamor of the waterfall, Kakashi stood with his hands behind his back, stepping lightly on the water's surface as if merged with nature.

His voice was calm and far-reaching, piercing through the water's noise and reaching Uchiha Yu's ears clearly: "Before you learn, you must first understand one principle."

His gaze cut through the layers of mist and settled on Uchiha Yu.

"Water Release techniques stem from exquisite control over Water Nature Chakra." Kakashi's tone carried a note of seriousness as he continued, "It's not just an offensive ninjutsu. Compared to Fire Release, it's more often used as a defensive technique."

"Usually," Kakashi paced slowly across the water's surface, ripples gently lapping at his feet, "ninjas perform Water Release by manipulating the moisture around them."

His hands waved lightly, as if drawing invisible talismans in the air. The surrounding water molecules seemed to respond to his call, forming fine streams of current.

"However," Kakashi's voice carried a hint of recollection, "a truly skilled Water Release user can summon the form of water even in a place without it, relying solely on the power of chakra."

"Water Release without water—the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju?" Uchiha Yu supplied the answer.

"Yes and no. Lord Second Hokage is the most famous representative, along with the Second Mizukage and the Fourth Mizukage."

"But actually." Kakashi shamelessly pointed at himself. "I can do it too."

Uchiha Yu rolled his eyes. "Fine, fine, I get it, you're amazing, Teacher Kakashi. So which jutsu are you going to teach me?"

"Watch closely!"

As Kakashi's voice fell, his figure lightly tapped the water's surface and leaped backward, putting distance between himself and Uchiha Yu.

His hands formed seals at a speed almost impossible to track!

Because the motion was so fast, Uchiha Yu didn't even see how many seals were made before Kakashi's ninjutsu was complete!

After Kakashi finished his hand seals, a surge of powerful chakra erupted from his body, rushing straight toward the water beneath the waterfall.

That chakra seemed alive, merging swiftly with the water and unleashing a startling force.

The water's surface began to churn violently, as if pulled by some invisible power, forming a massive wall of water.

The water wall rose rapidly, like a crystal barrier shooting from the lakebed toward the sky, gleaming brilliantly under the sunlight.

The surface of the water wall shimmered, yet it was extraordinarily solid, as if it could withstand any attack.

This was! Water Release: Water Wall!

A B-rank Defensive Ninjutsu created by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju! Renowned for its formidable defensive power and spectacular visual effect!

Uchiha Yu stood rooted to the spot, staring dumbfounded at the magnificent scene before him.

He hadn't expected Kakashi to teach him such an advanced jutsu right off the bat.

The scale and visual impact of this technique far exceeded his expectations, elevating his understanding of Water Release ninjutsu to a new level.

"This... this is Water Release ninjutsu?" Uchiha Yu's voice trembled slightly, his eyes flashing with excitement and longing.

Kakashi stood on the other side of the water wall, his figure appearing even more mysterious and powerful against the backdrop of the aqueous barrier.

His voice pierced through the water wall, reaching Uchiha Yu's ears clearly: "That's right, this is Water Wall. It can defend against physical attacks and also withstand a portion of ninjutsu attacks. Come on, use your Great Fireball."

Before Kakashi could finish speaking, Uchiha Yu's hands flew through hand seals!

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

The great fireball shot forward like a burning comet, tearing through the air and slamming into the water wall with a scorching trail.

Ripples spread across the water wall under the impact of the fireball. The collision of flame and water produced a hissing sound, and steam billowed out, forming a hazy mist!

However, despite the immense power of the Great Fireball, the Water Wall stood like an indestructible fortress, steadily blocking the attack.

The flames of the fireball dissipated against the water wall, turning into wisps of green smoke, while the water barrier remained unyielding.

Teacher Kakashi stood on the other side of the Water Wall, a faint smile of satisfaction on his face.

This Water Release defensive jutsu he had cast was not easily broken through, even by a ninja from the Uchiha Clan who regularly used the Great Fireball technique.

Let alone when the caster was a child.

Just as Kakashi was about to continue his lesson, Uchiha Yu showed no intention of stopping.

His hands flew through hand seals again, three times in quick succession, each accompanied by a low shout, as three Great Fireballs crashed into the Water Wall one after another.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

With each impact, the ripples on the Water Wall grew more violent, and the steam thickened.

Kakashi's brow lifted slightly; he was surprised by Uchiha Yu's Chakra control and the speed of his jutsu release.

Under the fierce assault of three consecutive Great Fireballs, the Water Wall finally reached its limit.

With the last impact, the water barrier collapsed with a roar, shattering into countless droplets that scattered in all directions, glittering brilliantly in the sunlight.

Uchiha Yu watched the crumbling Water Wall, a proud smile spreading across his face.

But before his smile could fully form, a figure appeared behind him like a ghost.

Kakashi grabbed Uchiha Yu by the ankle and hoisted him upside down, his voice carrying a hint of reproach: "Kid, are you trying to hurt your teacher that badly?"

Hanging upside down, Uchiha Yu's expression was awkward, but he still forced a smile: "No, no, Teacher Kakashi, I was just testing how many Great Fireballs this jutsu could defend against."

"Defending against Great Fireballs?" Kakashi squinted, muttering to himself.

Just what had that eyebrowless genin done to provoke this gifted child?

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