After all, no matter how quickly he learns, he is still a beginner in the Forging Technique. Compared to Maemoto Ichiro, who successfully forged the White Light Chakra Sabre, he can only be considered a junior.
"..."
Maemoto Ichiro's gaze towards Araki was incredibly complex. He could clearly tell that Araki wasn't lying to him about this matter, and he could also tell that Araki wasn't showing off, but was genuinely asking a question.
But it's precisely this kind of question that's being asked.
It left him with a profound and indescribable sense of awe.
You did a good job!
Maemoto Ichiro nodded, trying his best to appear calm and not be shocked by what was happening. After all, he was now the head of the Maemoto Clan and had been learning the Forging Technique since childhood. He knew the forging skills of everyone in the clan, and if he made a fuss about something like this, he would bring shame to the entire clan.
"So I've learned it?" Araki was taken aback. He felt that he only knew how to swing the hammer, but he didn't really understand how it worked.
You've only grasped the most basic crafting methods!
Maemoto Ichira his head. Although he was shocked, Araki's current understanding was indeed very shallow. However, this allowed the latter to cross the first threshold, which could be said to be the most difficult one. If he really wanted to continue to develop, the road ahead would be smooth sailing.
"There are many technical methods for creating it."
"It's like Ninjutsu."
"You have now learned how to use Chakra."
"But how to transform Chakra into Ninjutsu, and even more diverse Ninjutsu, is what you'll learn later."
"The most basic method of creation is like using Chakra!"
"If you're interested in what comes next, I can teach you how to forge ninja tools using these most basic hammer techniques."
Might Duy spoke one Maemoto Ichiro. He didn't mention taking on apprentices because there was no need for that. He had already promised Might Guy to teach him, and besides, there was no need to take on apprentices for the Forging Technique.
"Thank you." Araki nodded, immediately accepting the option, since he genuinely wanted to learn the Forging Technique.
"In that case, you can come to me for lessons in your spare time, or you can study on your own. If you encounter any difficulties, come and ask me. My house is always open, so you can come in anytime. If there's anything inconvenient, you can also go to Ryu!" Maemoto Ichiro immediately instructed.
"I have a question now." Araki didn't mince words.
"What's the problem?" Maemoto Ichiro asked immediately. He was also very curious about what kind of problem Araki could have. After all, Araki had only just started learning the Forging Technique. Usually, any special questions would only arise after Araki had a certain understanding. Otherwise, it was still a learning process, and there were basically no contradictions in the process.
"Isn't this forging technique possible without using Chakra?" Araki inquired.
"Theoretically speaking, it's possible. When my grandfather was crafting the Second Hokage, he used Chakra during the process. However, the problem is that Chakra is very difficult to control. If it's not used properly, it could affect the precision of one's own power control, creating an obstacle before it even helps," Maemoto Ichiro replied.
"As expected, Chakra can be used!" Araki's eyes lit up slightly, then he asked again, "Are there any key points to adding Chakra to this movement?"
"You want to try it now?" Maemoto Ichiro's lips twitched violently. He felt that Araki was being a bit too ambitious. He had just learned to walk and wanted to try running, and the kind of running that even he himself wasn't very good at.
"Right!"
Araki nodded immediately.
He was very clear that if he didn't learn from Maemoto Ichiro, he would have to spend a lot of time figuring things out on his own.
If no one in the Maemoto Clan had ever tried this before, then it wouldn't hurt for him to give it a shot. At worst, he would fail, and with some time to figure it out, there might be even better results if he succeeded.
However, from another perspective...
There have been instances of the Maemoto Clan who achieved success, proving that adding Chakra to the forging process can significantly improve forging techniques.
Since that's the case, there's no need to figure it out on your own; just go and learn it directly. You should be good at standing on the shoulders of giants.
This was something Araki knew in his previous life, because his teacher often told him this during his classes. He explained that no matter what subject he was studying, there were always experiences, formulas, and theorems summarized by predecessors, so he could learn directly from them and stand on the shoulders of giants without having to derive these things himself.
Araki feels the same way now, because someone from the Maemoto Clan successfully imbued Chakra into the forging process, so he only needs to learn it, at most making some improvements on that basis, without needing to develop it entirely independently.
Can you teach me?
Araki stared intently at Maemoto Ichiro and asked a question that seemed a bit excessive, though he had already thought it through before he spoke.
Maemoto Ichiro state, the other party has already said that he can come to him anytime with any questions. Even if no specific master-disciple relationship is defined, it is clear that the other party has a very deep relationship with Might Teacher Duy.
In a sense, since I am Might Teacher Duy's student, I am likely considered a student by him.
"That's certainly possible..."
Maemoto Ichiro's expression was slightly strange. After all, this was rather unusual no matter how you looked at it. Could a child who had just started learning the Forging Technique really have such strong talent?
Subconsciously, Maemoto Ichiro felt that it was impossible for Araki to learn how to add this to the Forging Technique at this time.
Because it's not just about controlling the body's muscles, but also about controlling the Chakra within the body, precisely distributing it along a line, containing it without releasing it, so that it effectively becomes an aid to generating power rather than an obstacle.
"Actually, my research in this area isn't very in-depth either. I can only show you the scroll, because the contents there are clearer than what I can say."
Maemoto Ichiro gave a helpless, wry smile. He couldn't quite explain it himself, since he wasn't very good at it.
Although he had some understanding of the concept of attaching Chakra, he was unable to use it successfully. Therefore, continuing to talk about it would only be a record of his failures, and these experiences might not be of much reference value to Araki.
For this reason.
Maemoto Ichiro thought it best to show the scroll to Araki.
Chapter 4: The Snake! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets!)
Former residence, reception room.
Araki and Maemoto Takashi sat facing each other on the tatami mat, looking at each other without saying a word. Maemoto Ichiro went to get the scroll.
Some time passed.
Maemoto Takashi mustered his courage and stared at Araki, saying, "Haven't you ever learned crafting before?"
"No." Araki immediately shook his head.
"You have an exceptional talent for crafting," Maemoto Takashi said. "Have you ever considered pursuing a career in crafting?"
"A part-time job, I guess." Araki smiled faintly.
"To become a great craftsman, you have to dedicate all your energy; otherwise, you won't achieve much." Maemoto Takashi shook his head, seemingly not having heard the answer he wanted.
"I don't care about achieving anything too great. I'm just happy to make some money by crafting ninja tools," Araki said with a smile.
"Why..."
Maemoto Takashi sighed helplessly. He was actually somewhat disappointed by Araki's reply, but there was no other way. When it came to creating something like this, one had to follow personal wishes.
Along their journey, the Maemoto Clan has encountered all sorts of people who have helped them create, including some geniuses.
However, the vast majority of those geniuses who were suited to pursue a career in crafting did not choose this industry, which led to its decline.
"Crafting is definitely not just about ninja tools; that's a misunderstanding. But I'm not really qualified to say that, since I can't even craft ninja tools..."
Maemoto Takashi was quite helpless and felt a little regretful, thinking that perhaps crafting would have been more suitable for Araki, which is why he said so much.
Araki gave Maemoto Takashi a deep look and found him to be quite interesting. His emotions were written all over his face; he couldn't hide anything, even the slightest emotion.
In some ways, people like that are actually easier to get along with.
"Finally found it!"
Just then, Maemoto Ichiro jogged back, carrying a scroll in his hands. Judging from the yellowing of the paper, it seemed to be quite old, probably buried in some corner, otherwise he wouldn't have spent so long looking for it.
"Take a look."
Maemoto Ichiro placed the scroll on the table in front of Araki, then picked up the teacup and drank the cooled tea in one gulp to relieve his dry mouth.
"Thanks!"
Araki expressed his heartfelt gratitude. There was no real debt between them now. Maemoto Ichiro had done everything he could and couldn't do, and it could be said that he had done a perfect job without any faults.
He won't take anything for granted!
You should still express your gratitude to those who deserve it, otherwise he won't feel comfortable.
"You're welcome, it was nothing, I just didn't know if it would be of any help." Maemoto Ichiro waved his hand casually, seemingly not caring at all. Then, as if suddenly remembering something, he added, "You can only look at this scroll here, you can't take it away. If you don't finish reading it, you can come back to see it next time."
"Clear."
Araki nodded, finding no fault with the request whatsoever, and even if Maemoto Ichiro hadn't explained these things, he wouldn't have taken the scroll away.
Instantly.
He unrolled the scroll.
They looked directly inside.
The images depicting the figures are all human figures, and judging from their movements, they represent the most basic Forging Technique.
There were just lines on each of those diagrams.
Each line is blue, presumably representing Chakra. Upon closer inspection, there are a total of fourteen intersecting lines running through the entire body.
Araki casually looked at one of the lines, which stretched from the sole of his left foot to his calf, through his thigh to his core area of the waist and abdomen, then to his right shoulder, and finally down his right arm to his right hand.
There are seven such lines in total.
Then there's another direction.
From right foot to left hand.
"Is that so?!"
Araki's wide eyes suddenly narrowed sharply. When he used the basic Forging Technique, he felt that something was wrong and a little awkward, which is why he asked Maemoto Ichiro about it.
Now that he saw the lines of Chakra, he immediately realized that he had been mistaken.
"Um... you... you guys... are you also lines that intersect left and right?"
When Araki finally spoke, he realized that he didn't know how to address Maemoto Ichiro, so he just made do with whatever came to mind.
"What line?" Maemoto Ichiro was completely confused.
"It's that feeling of tension that spreads throughout my body when I swing the hammer. Just now, when I lifted the hammer, I felt my whole body tense up, like drawing a bow," Araki explained.
"What?" Maemoto Ichiro thinking for a moment, he said, "Did you stretch a muscle?"
"..."
Araki was speechless for a moment.
but.
This made him realize something.
That means Maemoto Ichiro probably didn't know what was going on. Perhaps the thin, thread-like lines on his body just now weren't muscle lines from that movement, but were related to the green Chakra overflowing from his heart.
Could that be Chakra Threads?