In the world of anime and manga, what kind of ability should the protagonist have to appear both cool and powerful, making it obvious at a glance that they are the protagonist?
If you can’t think of a good idea, just give the protagonist the ability to control lightning, you absolutely can’t go wrong.
Pikachu, Misaka Mikoto, Hatake Kakashi, Enel, Laxus, Killua, Agatsuma Zenitsu, Kanna…
These characters all possess the ability to control lightning.
They are extremely popular and their battles are highly captivating.
Ryosuke also wanted to join them and become one of the ‘Electromasters’.
Therefore, practicing Lightning Release Ninjutsu is the best choice, whether for showing off, killing enemies, or self-preservation.
On a side note, the system showed that the next gacha requires 700 Chakra points.
Ryosuke had only accumulated 610 points so far, so he would only have a chance to do the gacha in about fifteen days.
For now, he can only diligently train.
Fortunately, after receiving the scroll from the Great Elder, his understanding of Lightning Release Ninjutsu skyrocketed, especially regarding the shape transformation of Lightning Chakra, which he has basically mastered.
In the forest not far behind his home.
Ryosuke stood in a horse stance, his left hand gripping his right wrist, his right palm splayed into a claw shape, palm facing upward.
His face was focused, and his One Tomoe Sharingan glowed brightly.
Suddenly, he shouted “Ha,” his voice drawn out and gradually rising, like Goku holding back a “Kamehameha.” Suddenly, a wisp of electricity burst from the tip of his thumb.
Immediately after, electricity flashed from the tips of his other four fingers.
The five currents intertwined and darted about, quickly covering his fingers, then spreading over his palm.
Then, they formed an electric net that enveloped his entire right palm.
“It’s done!” He released his left hand and raised his right hand.
The crackling currents and the glowing electricity illuminated Ryosuke’s somewhat maniacal face.
“Let me test the power of this new Ninjutsu.” He straightened his right hand, fingers together, forming a hand blade.
Then, he crouched down and dashed forward, striking the tree directly in front of him.
Bzzzt…
Bang!!!
His lightning-wrapped right hand struck the tree, creating a huge sound, as if it had been struck by lightning.
However, his right hand did not pierce through the tree or create a large crater, only half of his palm penetrated the trunk.
No, to be precise, the trunk clamped his palm.
“Damn it, that hurts!” Ryosuke cried out, pulling his hand back.
All five of his fingers were slightly scraped and oozing blood.
Worst of all, several of his fingernails were broken, causing excruciating pain that made him uncontrollably shake his hand and hop around.
It took a full two minutes for the pain to subside.
Ryosuke looked at his injured right hand, a troubled expression on his face as he pondered, “This shouldn’t be happening.
Where’s the penetration power of Lightning Release?
Where’s the destructive power?
I’m not expecting it to cut lightning like Raikiri, but at least it should be able to easily penetrate walls and trees, right?
Why didn’t it work?” Is shape transformation alone not enough?
But this is already a Lightning Release Ninjutsu, what about nature transformation?
Something must be wrong, or something isn’t done enough.
Increase Chakra volume.
The first solution Ryosuke thought of was to use more Chakra to make the current stronger.
He extended his right hand, and electricity immediately filled his entire palm—he didn’t need to perform hand signs.
Under the buff of double mental power, his Chakra control was precise.
Coupled with the Sharingan’s super-strong insight, the superposition of several forces resulted in this rudimentary, hand-sign-less Lightning Release Ninjutsu.
As for why he struck a pose and roared earlier?
Nothing, it was just for the sense of ritual.
The Chakra used now was double the previous amount.
The currents were denser and thicker.
“This time, it should work.” Ryosuke didn’t act like a masochist by continuing to punch the tree with his palm.
He clenched his fist, and lightning enveloped it like a spherical lightning ball, radiating light.
Then, he punched the tree with a dull thud.
The tree was left with a shallow crater half a meter wide, its surface charred and emitting white smoke.
However, the tree was not snapped in half.
“Not quite, is the power still not enough?” Ryosuke muttered to himself, looking at his fist.
Suddenly, his body trembled, and a chill ran down his spine.
He spun around abruptly, only to see a Kunai shooting downwards from above.
Using his left foot as an axis, he spun rapidly, and his right hand snatched the incoming Kunai.
Then he flung it back out, sending it flying into the thicket from which the Kunai had come.
A figure wearing black clothes and a fox mask was crouching on that tree.
His silver hair was particularly conspicuous in the dim night.
The fox-masked figure tilted his head, avoiding the Kunai, which then hit the tree behind him with a clink.
“Who are you?
Why did you ambush me from behind?” Ryosuke shouted.
His expression was grim and his Sharingan was activated, glaring fiercely at the “enemy.” The mysterious fox-masked figure swept his right hand and drew out three Shuriken.
Then, with a flick of his wrist, they flew through the air.
Whoosh…
Ryosuke was already prepared.
He pulled out a dozen Shuriken from his ninja tool pouch, and flung them out, knocking away the three Shuriken, then swarming the fox-masked figure.
The fox-masked figure was about to dodge, but unexpectedly, some of the arcs drawn by the dozen Shuriken were quite wide, even circling behind him.
Whoosh!
The fox-masked person on the tree vanished into thin air, leaving no mark.
‘Gone?
No, he is too fast, I couldn’t detect him.’ Ryosuke was alarmed, looking around anxiously.
Suddenly, his head-turning motion stopped, and his body stiffened.
He felt something cold pressing against the back of his neck.
The masked person stood behind him, extending his right hand and pointing it at Ryosuke’s nape.
At this moment, the dozen Shuriken struck the bushes with a series of crackling sounds.
The masked person withdrew his right hand and chuckled.
“Your reaction is too slow.
When an enemy disappears, the most important place to pay attention to is behind you.
However, this is just a matter of experience, not a weakness.” ‘As expected, it’s an Anbu.’ Ryosuke turned around.
Seeing the other party’s silver hair, a short sword on his back, and his slender build, he guessed his identity.
The masked person noticed Ryosuke’s peculiar gaze and asked, “Do you know me?” “No, I don’t.
Are you an Anbu?” Ryosuke naturally wouldn’t voice his guess.
The masked person chuckled.
“Yes.
I was on patrol duty and heard some commotion here.
When I came to check, I found you training.
So I rashly tested you, I hope I didn’t scare you.” “No.” Ryosuke replied, shaking his head.
“Your Ninjutsu just now was good.
You created it yourself, didn’t you?
Its power is very impressive.
You’ve probably already found your own path.
It’s remarkable to have found the path to becoming a strong individual at this age.” The masked person praised Ryosuke.
He was indeed astonished by Ryosuke’s self-created Ninjutsu; such talent was extraordinary.
“Is that so?
I still have a long way to go.” Ryosuke said.
The masked person smiled.
“However, your approach is a bit off.
Taming lightning is important, but you must maintain its domineering and sharp nature.
It shouldn’t become soft and powerless after being controlled.” He drew the short sword from his back and said with a smile, “Watch closely.
I’ll perform a Lightning Release Ninjutsu.
Feel it and see if it gives you any inspiration.” Crackle, crackle…
A bolt of lightning darted around the short sword.
Ryosuke clearly felt the domineering quality that his own created lightning lacked.
Whoosh!
The masked person drew a streak of lightning, and then a tree was cut down.
He withdrew his short sword and said, “That’s how it is.
Practice more.” As soon as he finished speaking, he disappeared.
Ryosuke remained unmoved.
The One Tomoe in his Sharingan vibrated.
He had captured that fleeting glimpse just now and was approaching the true essence of Lightning Release Ninjutsu.