Learning his chakra natures made Bai quite happy, but most importantly, the ninjutsu scrolls left behind by his late parents could finally be practiced!
His parents in this life happened to have Water and Earth chakra natures!
The legacy of a Special Jonin and a Chunin was fairly impressive: two B-rank jutsu scrolls.
One was the Shadow Clone Technique, which delighted Bai, and the other was Water Dragon Bullet Technique, which he couldn’t learn just yet.
There were four or five C-rank Water and Earth Release scrolls each, along with even more Genjutsu scrolls.
His mother had been a disciple of Shinku Yuhi, so she naturally possessed many practical Genjutsu techniques.
By contrast, his father served under the Ino-Shika-Cho clans; since secret clan techniques couldn’t be passed to outsiders, his father could only learn conventional Water Release jutsu like Water Dragon Bullet, and his only A-rank Water Release jutsu hadn’t been recorded on a scroll…
Among all these jutsu, the first one Bai mastered wasn’t even the basic Three Academy Jutsu, but the B-rank Shadow Clone Technique!
Although the Shadow Clone Technique was classified as B-rank, its actual learning difficulty wasn’t high.
In the original series, Naruto learned the even harder Multiple Shadow Clone Technique in less than half an hour.
The primary obstacle was neither complex hand seals nor intricate chakra control, but the sheer amount of chakra required.
As long as your chakra pool met the threshold, success was guaranteed!
Bai possessed the Sage Body.
Although he was only four years old, his chakra capacity already surpassed many fresh Genin academy graduates, making the Shadow Clone Technique a breeze to learn.
Learning the Shadow Clone Technique gave Bai the equivalent of an extra twelve hours every day, drastically boosting his training efficiency—even with a Sage Body, he couldn’t work non-stop 24/7 without rest!
At four years old, Bai had already completed tree-climbing and water-walking training, mastered basic Academy Jutsu and the Body Flicker Technique, achieved pinpoint accuracy with thrown weapons like kunai (though far behind Itachi Uchiha), and could weave seven hand seals in two seconds.
Honestly, Bai didn’t care much about seal-weaving speed—in late-game Naruto, who weaves seals honestly anyway?
Everyone spammed seal-less jutsu or slammed their hands together to summon whatever they wanted!
His taijutsu was decent, and he learned Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique and Sly Mind Affect Technique, both D-rank Genjutsu, placing him well above average among Genin.
Of course, this Genin level didn’t include future Naruto and Sasuke!
By the time he entered the Academy, Bai was confident he would reach Chunin-level strength, which would also coincide with his second cheat selection!
Setting a small goal first: reach Jonin level before graduating from the Academy, and seven years from now, if not Kage level, at least reach Kakashi’s level without using the Sharingan!
“The future is bright, but for now, sleep!” Dispel the shadow clone, a wave of fatigue rushed over him.
Bai stretched, planning to wash up and head to bed.
However, when Bai pulled open the bathroom door, he froze on the spot.
With the window open and the showerhead running, a flushed, alcohol-scented Kurenai Yuhi was smiling sweetly at Bai, seemingly having waited for a while.
Thankfully, she wasn’t naked or soaking wet…
“Auntie Kurenai…”
Bai blurted out.
In that instant, even though Kurenai was drunk, a terrifying glare shot from her eyes, scaring Bai into swallowing hard and quickly correcting himself: “Sister Kurenai, when did you get here?”
“Hehehe!” Kurenai muttered dreamily.
“If Big Sister wants to visit, how could a little kid like you notice?”
“Uh…
but Sister, why didn’t you use the door?” Bai looked at the open window, utterly speechless.
“And why did you turn on the showerhead?”
“Not important!” Kurenai waved her delicate hand, giggling swayingly, “What matters is that Big Sister is now a Special Jonin of Konoha Village!”
Bai hurried to support the tottering Kurenai.
Instead of any delicate feminine scent, a heavy stench of alcohol hit his nose.
Realizing she had support, Kurenai dumped her entire body weight onto Bai.
Had Bai not possessed a Sage Body and extracted chakra, a four-year-old child would have been crushed flat!
Seriously, drunks were the absolute worst…
Even if that drunk was Kurenai Yuhi!
“Even if it’s a celebration, you didn’t have to drink so much!” Bai dragged Kurenai’s body along, turned off the showerhead, and complained.
“Blame Anko!” Kurenai pouted, frowning as if feeling nauseous.
Hearing the name Anko, Bai understood completely.
Anko Mitarashi—if it was that woman, she was definitely capable of doing this!
“Anyway, Sister Kurenai, rest here for the night, but please don’t puke on my bed!” Bai sighed helplessly.
“No rush!” Kurenai didn’t decline, but she didn’t plan to sleep yet either.
Acting drunkenly affectionate, she rubbed her face against Bai’s cheek and slurred softly, “Shiro-chan extracted chakra at four, such a genius!
Big Sister came today specifically to give Shiro-chan a reward!”
Hearing this, Bai was actually quite touched.
So that was why Kurenai ran over to his place in the middle of the night!
But right now, Bai just wanted to settle this drunkard down.
Just then, Kurenai declared with immense pride, “Big Sister is the daughter of Shinku Yuhi, Konoha’s future Genjutsu Master!
Today, Big Sister will teach you a B-rank Genjutsu.
Do you want to learn it?!”
“Yes!” Without a moment’s hesitation, Bai instantly pushed his previous thoughts aside.
Opportunity knocked once; when Kurenai sobered up, she wouldn’t be so impulsive.
B-rank Genjutsu were quite valuable.
On his own before graduating from the Academy, aside from the Shadow Clone Technique and Water Dragon Bullet Technique, Bai would have virtually no chance to access other B-rank jutsu.
Other shinobi wouldn’t teach dangerous jutsu to a kid, so Bai had to seize this rare opportunity before becoming an official Genin!
“Great!” Kurenai giggled happily and pushed Bai back.
Then, under Bai’s stunned gaze, her hands wove seals as she chanted solemnly: “Demonic Illusion: Tree Bind Death!”
The next moment, Bai was plunged into a Genjutsu illusion: a gnarled ancient tree bound him tight.
Even though he knew it was an illusion, his body was immobilized, frozen in place.
Unlike ordinary Genjutsu, Tree Bind Death didn’t make the target lose consciousness, so apart from being unable to move, Bai felt no other discomfort.
Bai looked at Kurenai in utter astonishment, at a loss for words.
Didn’t you say you were going to teach me?
Is this how the Yuhi clan passes down Genjutsu!?
Meeting Bai’s eyes, Kurenai beamed a bright smile, instilling a bad premonition in Bai’s heart…
Suddenly her smile vanished.
As if passing out, she wrapped her arms around Bai, pulling him into her chest as she collapsed onto the floor!
Very soft!
But also reeking heavily of alcohol!
“Sister Kurenai!?” Bai widened his eyes, shouting in shock, but soft, steady breathing already echoed beside his ear.
No matter how much he yelled, it was useless—she had completely blacked out!
Bai was utterly speechless.
The Three Shinobi Prohibitions were truly golden rules!