Tsunade paused, then said:
"The old man can be infuriating sometimes, but Konoha... was, after all, the village my grandfather built with his own hands. Even though I've left the battlefield, I still hope to do something more for it."
As she spoke, Tsunade took a slightly worn scroll from her bosom and held it out to Lin Ze.
"This is..." Lin Ze did not take it right away, instead giving Tsunade a questioning look.
"A technique for using chakra. I call it 'Chakra Enhanced Strength.'"
Tsunade explained:
"It involves controlling chakra with the utmost precision, concentrating it in one part of the body to unleash terrifying destructive power."
"You have a solid foundation in taijutsu. The Eight Gates Released Formation focuses more on explosive speed and strength, but its demands on fine chakra control are relatively low. This Chakra Enhanced Strength might make up for some of your shortcomings, making your attacks more efficient and reducing unnecessary expenditure."
"Also, although I don't know why your chakra reserves are rather small, your control is fairly good. You should have an advantage over most people in learning this."
Lin Ze was shaken.
Chakra Enhanced Strength! This was one of Tsunade's signature abilities. It was immensely powerful, and at an advanced level, splitting mountains and shattering stone would be nothing difficult.
He had never expected Tsunade to teach it to him.
Was it because of our shared Uzumaki bloodline? Or did she see potential in my taijutsu and want to leave a spark behind for Konoha? Or was it both?
Lin Ze thought quickly. This was no small gift.
"Lady Tsunade, this is too precious..." Lin Ze did not accept it immediately.
"Take it."
Tsunade shoved the scroll straight into Lin Ze's hands, her tone brooking no refusal:
"Although this isn't a