But there was nothing there.
It looks weird.
Instead, it stirred up some unusual emotions in him.
Especially after seeing Might Duy and China at Konoha Hospital, even his heart felt much more active.
but...
Now is not the time to think about these things!
Araki was well aware of his situation; he couldn't even protect himself, let alone others.
All distracting thoughts are obstacles to improving one's strength.
Right now, he only has two thoughts: to diligently cultivate his spiritual practice and to make as much money as possible; everything else is just a passing cloud for now.
"An Explosive Tag can be sold for 200 ryo, which is the price of two blank tags. I have successfully made an Explosive Tag, but it consumed two blank tags. Apart from practice and experience, I have gained almost nothing, and my Chakra is almost depleted."
Araki sat there summarizing his experience. His Chakra was now at a very low level, making it impossible for him to continue making them. In other words, at his peak, he could only make two Explosive Tag.
"Making Explosive Tag requires a large amount of Chakra and a very strong ability to control Chakra. Judging from the information recorded in the scroll, memorizing the brushstrokes for making them isn't difficult; the real challenge lies in the actual creation process. Even the slightest mistake can lead to failure!"
Araki pondered silently in his heart.
He probably already guessed why, despite the seemingly high profits, not many people were making Explosive Tag.
The margin for error is too low!
Only by consistently avoiding mistakes can one truly achieve profitability.
If you make a few mistakes in drawing blank characters in a row, you might lose everything, so the risk is quite high.
Also,... it takes a long time.
Normal people don't have the means to recover Chakra that quickly. After making a few Explosive Tag, a person's Chakra is completely depleted, leaving them in a weakened state, and all they can do is rest.
"This creates a rather awkward situation: ninjas who can create Explosive Tag almost always have to go out on missions and need to maintain their condition, since any mission could involve life or death!"
Araki was deep in thought.
"Even if they knew how to make them, they wouldn't make them themselves. They'd rather just buy Explosive Tag. They'd only do it as a side job when they're bored and want to earn some extra money."
Araki finally understood why no one made Explosive Tag full-time.
This kind of continuous and precise control over Chakra and the effect on one's own energy is even more demanding than Medical Ninjutsu. If one were to create Explosive Tag every day, it wouldn't be long before the person was gone.
"This is practically made for me!"
Araki's eyes suddenly lit up. His heart stored green Chakra, which could quickly help him recover his condition, allowing him to continuously produce Explosive Tag. This would maximize his earnings and also hone his Chakra control. This experience could then be applied to his Medical Ninjutsu control, making it a perfect fit.
"It seems I need to revise my training plan. Continuously training my physical fitness every night is actually a waste of Chakra. I should intersperse it with making Explosive Tag and replenishing my Chakra when I reach my limit through training. This way, I can maximize the utilization of my strengths."
Araki carefully considered his next steps, revealing deep thought in every decision he made.
If others knew about his plan, they would be absolutely astonished. Konoha had never seen such a daring person before; even Might Duy was driven to Konoha Hospital by his sheer audacity.
Instantly.
Araki immediately stood up.
After putting away the blank talisman and ink, he left the room again to begin physical training to recover and reach a state of full Chakra, so he could return and continue making Explosive Tag.
Gradually.
Two hours have passed.
The entire Konoha had entered the early morning.
Sunlight spilled across the earth, dispelling the lingering chill of the night.
After his training, Araki restored his Chakra to its optimal state and returned to his room.
As soon as I opened the door, I saw that beautiful figure.
It was Kushina, wearing a light blue nightgown, still in her pajamas, standing in the living room, looking at the pens and ink that had already been taken apart.
"I'm back."
Araki immediately greeted her. He wouldn't have said anything if Kushina hadn't woken up, but mentioning it now was a matter of courtesy.
" Araki, did you make this?"
Kushina immediately took out an Explosive Tag and waved it in mid-air. It was the same tag that Araki had just made, and the ink on it had only recently dried.
"Yes." Araki nodded in acknowledgment, without hiding anything, nor needing to hide anything; he would still need Kushina's help with selling the Explosive Tag in the future.
"You learned it in just one day?"
Kushina's eyes widened, her beautiful eyes filled with shock. This performance was beyond her expectations; it was a story she had never imagined.
She had previously wondered if Araki was hiding his strength, and she had tried to imagine and speculate about Araki, even overestimating Araki. But now she realized that she had underestimated him.
"Well... not entirely. The first one was a failure, but the second one was successful," Araki said with a smile, instinctively being modest.
"You only looked at the instructions for one day, and you managed to make one out of two on your first try? What kind of monster are you?"
Kushina's lips twitched violently. As a member of the Uzumaki Clan, she understood how difficult it was to use these Sealing Jutsu, especially the creation of talismans. Each one required a significant amount of learning and experience in the early stages before achieving a high success rate.
But...
Araki is just getting started.
That increases the chances of success.
That's incredible!
" Araki, you're amazing! I knew you were different!"
Kushina's shock quickly turned into delight; she felt like she had scratched a lottery ticket and found a grand prize inside.
This is the sense of accomplishment that comes from having a discerning eye for talent.
Throughout the entire Ninja Academy, nobody paid any attention to Araki, but she firmly believed that Araki was different, and now that her belief had been proven true, she was overjoyed.
Kushina increasingly felt that Araki was like a mysterious book, with surprises on every page, which intensified her curiosity.
Chapter 1 Sarutobi Karen Kaede (Sixth Update)
On the training ground of the Ninja Academy.
The fifth-grade students are all gathered here. Today is a very important day for them; they are going to have a mock competition assessment.
Although it's called a mock competition, it actually counts directly towards the final exam grade, affecting the score required to advance to sixth grade.
The winner gets ten points.
The loser loses 10 points.
In such a straightforward addition and subtraction problem, it feels as if points have been stolen, making almost everyone very concerned.
after all...
No one can control how well they do on a test!
Of course, Araki is an exception. He's someone who can control the score. If he wanted to, he could deduct ten points and still pass the exam.
It all depends on who the opponent is!
During the simulated duels, Araki took bullying the weak and fearing the strong to the extreme. If the opponent was a strong person in the class, he would deliberately lose the simulated duel to lower his ranking in actual combat. However, if he encountered someone of average strength, he would take advantage of the situation to win.
Araki was still in a relaxed mood and didn't take the simulated battle to heart at all; his mind was focused on Medical Ninjutsu.
My physical fitness training is on track; I just need to do the same exercises every day.
Explosive Tag require gradual experience to master. Once you understand the principles, the rest is just a matter of practice.
Only Medical Ninjutsu...
This is something that constantly drains Araki's energy.
Whether it was when he was studying basic medical theory or now when he was studying Medical Ninjutsu, he was given no room to slack off in Medical Ninjutsu.
Medicine is rigorous.
The same applies to Medical Ninjutsu.
A great deal of effort must be devoted to them, and they all require proficiency.
Just then, two figures walked out of the Ninja Academy's teaching building and headed towards the students who were already standing in their positions on the playground.
These are two ninjas, a man and a woman, both dressed in Konoha ninja attire.
The man walking in front was their homeroom Ibuki-sensei.
The female ninja following behind was tall and beautiful. Her jet-black hair was styled into a ponytail by her ninja Forehead Protector, and her outstanding looks could not be hidden by her glasses. She was quite popular in the Ninja Academy and was a very famous dean of students' affairs— Sarutobi Karen Kaede.
The two walked one after the other, their steps almost synchronized, directly in front of the students. Most of their eyes were fixed on Sarutobi Karen Kaede, even though she was wearing normal ninja pants, everyone could still see her long, slender legs.
In an instant, the students all became serious, especially the boys, who all puffed out their chests and showed their best side.
" Ibuki-sensei!"
" Karen Kaede-sensei!"
The students greeted each other in unison, their voices loud and clear, instantly filling the atmosphere with energy. Everyone looked so nervous, yet also incredibly excited.
"Hmm." Ibuki-sensei nodded casually.
"It's nice to see you all!" Sarutobi Karen Kaede waved and smiled at the students, captivating many of them. She said, "Today is your mock exam day. I am your proctor, responsible for the draw and score recording to ensure no cheating occurs. Please give me your guidance."
"Yes!"
The students on site all stood at attention, each one as energetic as if they had been injected with chicken blood. Don't let their young age fool you, they are quite shrewd, especially since the children in the ninja world are precocious. Many of them regard Karen Kaede-sensei as the goddess of dreams.
Age is not a problem.
It's all about looks and charisma!
In the hearts of these children, Karen Kaede-sensei is elegant, well-mannered, and undeniably beautiful. Despite being a serious dean of students, she possesses an indescribable allure.
Every smile and frown was like wine going down the throat, intoxicating and captivating, even students couldn't help but stare at her.
The mole on the right cheek near the corner of her eye, in particular, is a striking feature that draws the students' attention.