Seeing Kai’s reaction, Kakashi was somewhat surprised.
“You really are different from the other kids.
If they heard something like this, they’d only feel proud of themselves.
They’d think they were amazing and that I held them in high regard.” “But you don’t look proud at all.” Kakashi hadn’t expected Kai to act so mature.
Kai frowned.
“It would be wrong to think I’m amazing.
I know my own abilities very clearly.” “Reaching jōnin-level strength within half a year is impossible.
Going out on missions with you is even more impossible.” “I’d still like to stay alive.” Kakashi chuckled.
“But both Dōichi and I believe you have that potential.” “Then you’re both overestimating me,” Kai said, shaking his head.
“I don’t have that kind of ability.” “Alright.
Whether you do or not, we’ll only know after testing it.” Kakashi didn’t dwell on the matter.
In truth, he genuinely believed Kai had the potential to reach jōnin-level strength within six months.
After saying that, Kakashi pulled a sheet of paper from his ninja tool pouch.
He handed it to Kai.
“This is chakra paper.
It’s used to test what nature your chakra has.” Looking at the chakra paper Kakashi handed him, Kai hesitated for a moment before taking it.
Kakashi didn’t notice.
In truth, Kai didn’t want Kakashi to discover that he possessed all five chakra natures.
In the shinobi world, people who possessed all five chakra natures were extremely rare.
In Konoha, the only ones Kai knew of were Kakashi and the Third Hokage.
“Channel your chakra into it and you’ll find out.
Give it a try.” Kai’s gaze sharpened slightly.
The chakra inside his body instantly flowed into the chakra paper in his hand.
Kakashi stared intently at the paper.
He was very curious how many chakra natures Kai possessed.
Most people only had one chakra nature.
Having two was already considered quite rare.
Many jōnin originally possessed only one nature as well.
Their second nature was developed later through training.
However, a chakra nature gained through training was naturally far weaker than one that was innate.
Kakashi hoped Kai possessed Lightning Release chakra.
If that were the case, he could teach him Chidori.
The moment Kai’s chakra entered the chakra paper— The paper suddenly split in two.
Then one half became soaked with water, while the other wrinkled sharply.
Immediately afterward, a small flame burned a hole through part of it, and the remaining pieces crumbled into powder like crushed rock.
Kakashi was completely stunned.
He was speechless.
Kai was also somewhat surprised.
Although he had long known he possessed all five chakra natures, this was the first time he had actually confirmed it in practice.
When Kakashi finally came back to his senses, he stared at Kai in shock.
“Y–You actually possess all five chakra natures… This… this is unbelievable.” “How many years has it been?
Konoha hasn’t produced a shinobi with all five chakra natures for so many years.” “Kai, you’re destined to become a great shinobi like the Fourth Hokage!” Seeing Kakashi’s excited expression, Kai felt somewhat speechless.
Having all five chakra natures was indeed impressive.
But Kakashi himself also possessed all five natures—what was there to get so excited about?
And comparing him to the Fourth Hokage… Although Kai believed he would one day surpass the Fourth Hokage, the Fourth was still far beyond his reach right now.
“Kakashi-sensei, aren’t you exaggerating a bit?” Kai asked.
“Is my chakra nature really that rare?” Kai deliberately pretended not to understand much about chakra natures.
This kind of knowledge wasn’t something a genin normally understood.
Although the Ninja Academy taught the concept of chakra natures, they had never introduced chakra paper, nor had they used it.
Kai’s question snapped Kakashi back to reality.
Kakashi smiled.
“You don’t understand.
Possessing five chakra natures means you have complete elemental affinity.
How could that not be exciting?” At this time, Kakashi didn’t know much about Yin Release and Yang Release.
He had assumed that when Kai learned he had all five elemental natures, he would be just as excited.
But Kai showed no excitement at all.
He simply nodded calmly.
“That sounds pretty good.
Does that mean I can learn ninjutsu from every element?” Kakashi looked at him speechlessly.
“You don’t seem surprised at all.” Kai’s expression remained calm, without the slightest hint of excitement.
“What’s there to be surprised about?
I’m only concerned about whether I can learn ninjutsu of every element.” Kakashi shook his head.
“You really are different from kids your age.” “But you’re right.
Having five chakra natures means you can learn ninjutsu from all five elemental releases.” “Do you know how many people possess five chakra natures?” “Judging from how excited you were earlier, it must be very rare,” Kai replied.
Kakashi nodded.
“That’s right—extremely rare.
That’s why I reacted that way.” “As far as I know, in Konoha right now, the only shinobi with all five chakra natures are the Third Hokage, you, and me.” Kai smiled.
“So you also have all five chakra natures, Kakashi-sensei.
That makes sense, considering your reputation as the Copy Ninja.” “If you didn’t possess the corresponding chakra natures, copying your opponent’s ninjutsu would probably be very difficult.” Kakashi nodded.
“That’s right.
Although the Sharingan allows me to copy many techniques…” “It doesn’t work on everything.
If the user doesn’t possess the appropriate chakra nature, the technique can’t be copied.” “And some forbidden techniques and kekkei genkai cannot be copied.” “Taijutsu is also very difficult to replicate.” Kakashi clearly explained the characteristics of the Sharingan to Kai.
Although it wasn’t exactly a secret, most ordinary shinobi didn’t know these details.
A genin like Kai would normally have no way of knowing them.
This alone showed how much Kakashi trusted him.
Kai already knew all of this, so he wasn’t surprised.
Kakashi patted Kai’s shoulder with satisfaction.
“Starting today, I’m going to train you with the strictest regimen so you can master the techniques you need in the shortest possible time.” “You’d better be mentally prepared.” Kai nodded.
“I don’t mind.” “But I can only do my best.” Kakashi smiled.
He was extremely happy at this moment.
Kai’s natural conditions were simply outstanding.
He was like a precious piece of unpolished jade— The kind that could become a flawless gem with only a little carving.
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