If you were to ask what the difference is between Shisui's fully concentrated breathing state and normal breathing, then normal breathing is like eating one bite at a time to gain continuous power, while fully concentrated breathing is like eating and suddenly taking a big bite to gain a short burst of power.
The difference is that practicing concentrated breathing is much more difficult than taking a big bite of food. To take a big bite of food, you just need to open your mouth wide and control the muscles of your mouth, but concentrated breathing does not require just opening your mouth wide and taking a big breath of air.
The practice of focused breathing is a bit like sprint training, where you build up your explosive power little by little.
When Shisui first started learning on Friday, he didn't feel any difference from usual. He tried hard to concentrate his breathing but it didn't make much difference.
This situation did not change until the fifth day.
"Breathing of Fire, full concentration breathing, Impatiens claws red!"
Shisui held four kunai in his right hand, and chakra condensed on his palm. In just a moment, all four kunai were covered in flames, and then quickly shot out by Shisui.
Boom!
The kunai with fierce burning flames were like small fireballs, which exploded after hitting the ground, creating small pits.
"Unsealed Release? Shisui, how did you do it?" Obito beside him couldn't help but ask curiously.
During a practical exam, Obito once condensed flames in his palms to attack Might Guy. If we just use the definition of ninjutsu, that can barely be considered a natural ninjutsu, because it also involved the change in the nature of chakra.
But in fact, what Obito used was just an ordinary nature-changing technique. The flame was just an ordinary flame without any other effects. He also couldn't increase the power by increasing the chakra because it would easily burn himself.
If we use the Ninja World's learning level standards to grade, Obito is at most D-level, which is not the same level as the unmatched balsam paw red that Shisui just showed.
"It's not a true unleashed release, it's just a trick using full concentration breathing." Shisui replied.
"Generally speaking, it is safer and easier to gather chakra in the throat to release fire escape, while using the hands is more dangerous and slower..."
People in the ninja world have a chakra meridian system and 361 chakra points throughout the body, but the difficulty of condensing chakra and changing its properties is actually different in different parts.
The reason why so many fire techniques are sprayed with the mouth is because using hands and feet is not only inefficient but also easy to hurt yourself.
The changes of different natures will also be different. For example, Lightning Release and Fire Release are different. Many Lightning Releases are released by condensing chakra in the hands or arms.
"The problem of the speed of property change can be solved through the breathing of fire. In addition, the number of shurikens can be reduced to reduce the demand for the total amount of flame. Finally, I actually made a seal." Shisui showed his left hand to Obito. He had just made a seal with one hand.
The essence of hand seals is to guide ninjutsu. After he was weakened and strengthened by the Breath of Fire, he barely managed to seal with one hand and release the Phoenix Claw Red.
"You can actually make hand seals with one hand?" Obito was surprised.
Snap!
Mu Yue put two fingers together and hit Obito.
"You forget what I said before as soon as you take a look." Mu Yue said as he rubbed Obito's hair.
"The essence of hand seals is to guide the release of ninjutsu. As long as you know enough about ninjutsu, you can not only make hand seals with one hand, but also reduce the number of hand seals or even release without hand seals." Mu Yue reminded.
Mu Yue's words reminded Obito of some relevant memories.
Mu Yue seemed to have mentioned that one could make seals with one hand and make simplified seals. Mu Yue also demonstrated to them the complete seal and the one-handed seal of Haolonghuo.
After hearing this that day, he went to try it excitedly, but found that not only was the hand seal not fast enough, but the ninjutsu also failed to be released.
After making no progress for several days, Obito stopped trying, thinking it would be better to practice normally. After all, he had never heard of any strong man who became famous by forming seals with one hand.
"Hehe, actually I just wanted to test Shisui if he has forgotten what you, Teacher Muyue, taught him." Obito said pretentiously.
Shisui: ...
"It's a good idea. Although the power and attack range are smaller than the normally released Impatiens Claw Red, the release speed is faster and may have unexpected effects at close range." Mu Yue said.
If someone thrust a knife in the face and thought that Shisui didn't have time to unleash a ninjutsu, and Shisui suddenly unleashed a fire jutsu with one hand, it would probably be difficult for him to dodge.
"Teacher Mu Yue, can you please tell me more about how to make a seal with one hand?" Obito looked at Mu Yue expectantly and said. He wanted to release the Impatiens Claw Red with one hand like Shisui.
Obito feels that it would be very cool to use it in actual combat.
During the battle, he calmly took out four kunai, and before the enemy could react, he instantly formed a seal with one hand and threw out four flaming kunai. The enemies were pierced by the flaming kunai and exploded to death, and after throwing the kunai, he put his hands in his pockets and turned around.
"Seeing such a handsome scene, Xiaolin will definitely say with admiration, 'Obito, you are so awesome, right?'" Obito fantasized in his heart.
"Actually, I have said everything that should be said before, and I will say it again today. You still need to become more familiar with ninjutsu and practice it yourself. It's hard to learn just by listening." Mu Yue said.
How can I explain the one-handed seal? It is like asking a right-handed person to practice calligraphy with his left hand, or to write calligraphy with both hands. The teacher can't possess the person to teach him.
However, the hand seal technique does have considerable practical value in actual combat. If you wear a robe, you can hide the hand that is making the seal and secretly make seals to release ninjutsu.
It sounds a bit vulgar, but it is actually very practical in battle. Since the enemy cannot see your hand seals, even if their keen perception detects that you might be about to use a ninjutsu, they still don't know what ninjutsu you are using.
An experienced and strong person can tell what type of ninjutsu it is by observing the hand seals, because the hand seals of ninjutsu of different attributes also have corresponding characteristics. For example, the last seal of fire escape is usually the tiger seal.
"Yeah, I'll practice more." Obito nodded quickly like a chicken pecking at rice.
"Shisui, can you share your achievements and experiences with me?" Obito then looked at Shisui.
"I don't have any successful experience because I forgot what Teacher Mu Yue taught me." Shisui replied.
"Ah?" Obito showed a surprised expression, then remembered what he had just said.
"Haha, I forgot. How could Shisui forget? Didn't you just use it?" Obito quickly admitted his mistake.
Shisui was just joking, and seeing his companion's expectant expression, he certainly wouldn't refuse.
"If you want to make a breakthrough in hand seals, practicing ninjutsu is essential. Also, your current level is not high enough and you need the assistance of breathing techniques. Try to practice both at the same time." Mu Yue began teaching.
Then Obito began his one-handed hand seal journey.
The first performance was a bit awkward. Obito completed the seal with one hand, but when he threw the shuriken, no fire came out.
Obito and Shisui asked for advanced experience.
Looking at the messy shurikens on the ground, Shisui seemed a little silent. He encountered a blind spot in his knowledge. He had never encountered this situation before.
At this moment he was wondering why someone would use the Impatiens Claw Red Shuriken but the fire hasn't come out yet. Normally, fire would be sprayed out first and then the shuriken would be thrown.
Shisui thought for a long time but couldn't figure out how he could make a mistake at this step, so he said:
"How about you, Obito, practice the seals with both hands first to get familiar with them before practicing with one hand?"
"Good idea!" Obito thought it was a good idea.
He formed seals with both hands naturally and smoothly to complete the ninjutsu, and more than a dozen flaming shurikens fell to the ground together.
Obito recalled the memory of making seals with both hands just now and tried to complete the seal with one hand.
The second time he used one hand to form seals and perform ninjutsu, fire spurted out from his hands and almost burned Obito himself.
"Haha, I was just thinking that Shisui was using his hands, so I forgot the steps." Obito explained with a smile.
Shisui seemed to have discovered the reason why Obito had never been able to form hand seals with one hand.
"It is more difficult to form seals with one hand than with two hands. You need to concentrate more and not let your mind wander." Mu Yue reminded.
It will naturally be more difficult to complete with one hand something that can be done with both hands.
After two hours, Obito became more skilled at gathering chakra with his palms, but he was not able to form seals with one hand for the time being.
After the training, everyone went home, but actually only Shisui went home. After everyone else went home, they gathered in the South Border Forest again.
After changing his shoes at the entrance and entering the house, Shisui poured himself a glass of water.
He doesn't have the habit of calling me when I come back because no one would respond as he lives alone in his house.
Shisui glanced at the calendar on the wall and realized that it was already October 18th.
His birthday is October 19th, which is tomorrow.
However, Shisui did not plan to celebrate his birthday. The only person who knew about his birthday was his uncle. His uncle had gone out on a mission not long ago and had no time to come and celebrate his birthday.
He also didn't want to tell Mu Yue and the others about his birthday. He believed that Mu Yue would help him celebrate his birthday after knowing it, but Shishui didn't want to bother Mu Yue for such a small matter.
Mu Yue is already very busy. She teaches Class One, Grade One at the Ninja School all day long. She also takes time to teach them in the morning and at noon. She goes to the South Forest as soon as school is over in the afternoon. Recently, she was injured while forging ninja tools at night.
Seeing Mu Yue so busy, how could Shishui have the nerve to trouble Mu Yue with such a trivial matter as celebrating her birthday? Celebrating her birthday would not help her gain strength, and it would be of no benefit to either him or Mu Yue.
"It just means I'm one year older." Shisui said as he sat in the yard and looked at the bright moon in the sky.
After thinking about some random things, Shisui finally decided to practice ninjutsu.
Maybe because his mind was distracted, two of Shisui's four shurikens were not enchanted with flames this time.
"So that's how it is..." Shisui began to understand why Obito failed to release his skills during the day.
On the other side, Mu Yue gathered all the disciples except Shishui.
"Do you know what day tomorrow is?" Mu Yue asked.
(End of this chapter)