"Lord Jiraiya!" Itoshiki promptly composed himself, respectfully greeting the legendary ninja.
While inwardly surprised by Jiraiya's sudden appearance, he was even more delighted.
After all, this man before him was one of the future 'Sannin' who would shake the ninja world, a top-tier combatant of Konoha Village!
To receive personal guidance from Jiraiya would undoubtedly be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Itoshiki guessed that Tsunade's special attention towards him had piqued Jiraiya's interest.
Opportunity knocks but once. He had to seize this chance and learn as much as possible. Such opportunities were not always available.
Jiraiya waved his hand dismissively, signaling Itoshiki not to stand on ceremony. He walked over to the giant tree that had been charred by the Fire Dragon Flame Bullet, kicked it with his toe, and began to comment.
"The power is not bad, but your control over chakra is still too rough, kid. You're wasting a lot of chakra for nothing."
"Please, Lord Jiraiya, do not hesitate to enlighten me." Itoshiki humbly sought guidance, knowing that Jiraiya was pointing out his very deficiency.
Although he could now successfully release the Fire Dragon Flame Bullet, he had only just begun learning, and his control over chakra was not refined enough, causing the ninjutsu's power to be greatly reduced.
"You're quite perceptive, kid." Jiraiya grinned, a hint of appreciation in his tone. "Seeing as you're pleasing to the eye, this great one will reluctantly give you a few pointers."
"Thank you, Lord Jiraiya!" Itoshiki was overjoyed and quickly expressed his gratitude. This was truly good news!
"Watch closely, brat!"
Jiraiya walked to the center of the open space, signaling Itoshiki to observe carefully.
"Fire Style: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!"
The same hand seals, the same ninjutsu, but when performed by Jiraiya, it displayed a completely different level of power.
The flames spewing from Jiraiya's mouth were as solid as substance, like a real fire dragon, carrying incredibly scorching heat as it roared forth!
Wherever the fire dragon passed, the air was scorched and distorted, emitting bursts of crackling sounds. The ground was burned into a deep gully, charred black, and reeking of a pungent burnt smell, making it almost impossible to breathe.
"Is this the true power of the Fire Dragon Flame Bullet? Mine earlier was just childish play."
Itoshiki was dumbfounded, utterly shocked. Compared to the Fire Dragon Flame Bullet that Jiraiya had unleashed, his own was simply insignificant, not worth mentioning.
"Did you see that, brat?" Jiraiya withdrew his chakra, and the flames slowly dissipated. He turned to look at Itoshiki and asked.
"I saw most of it, but there are still some details that need careful consideration and practice," Itoshiki honestly replied.
Jiraiya's Fire Dragon Flame Bullet was not only more powerful but also had more exquisite and subtle chakra control.
Itoshiki could clearly sense this, but to fully master it, he needed constant practice and exploration.
"Well, take your time, no need to rush." Jiraiya nodded, seemingly satisfied with Itoshiki's answer. "You have good talent, kid. Given time, you might even surpass this great one."
"Lord Jiraiya, you flatter me." Itoshiki quickly demurred, knowing he had no right to boast in front of Jiraiya.
"Haha, I'm not praising you; I'm telling the truth." Jiraiya laughed heartily, patted Itoshiki on the shoulder, and said, "Alright, next, this great one will teach you how to better control chakra."
In the following time, Jiraiya began to explain the release techniques of the Fire Dragon Flame Bullet and the methods of chakra control in detail.
He not only explained the theoretical knowledge but also personally demonstrated, allowing Itoshiki to more intuitively understand every detail.
Itoshiki listened with great attention, occasionally raising his own questions, which Jiraiya patiently answered one by one, without reservation.
Under Jiraiya's careful guidance, Itoshiki's understanding of the Fire Dragon Flame Bullet became increasingly profound, and his control over chakra became increasingly refined.
He practiced constantly, releasing the Fire Dragon Flame Bullet again and again. Although he could not yet reach Jiraiya's level of perfection, the power had increased several times compared to before.
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, a day had passed.
Itoshiki's chakra was almost completely exhausted, but he felt no fatigue at all. On the contrary, he was full of energy and fighting spirit.
Each improvement made him feel incredibly excited and satisfied.
"Alright, let's call it a day." Jiraiya looked at Itoshiki, his eyes full of appreciation. "You're improving rapidly, kid. Keep up this momentum, and your future is limitless."
"Thank you for your careful guidance, Lord Jiraiya!" Itoshiki bowed respectfully, his heart filled with gratitude.
"No need to thank me; it's the result of your own efforts." Jiraiya waved his hand, casually saying, "Oh right, earlier in the tent, there were too many people, and I didn't listen carefully. What's your name, kid?"
"Furukawa Itoshiki."
"Furukawa Itoshiki… Hmm, I've remembered that name."
Jiraiya looked at Itoshiki deeply, as if trying to engrave his appearance in his mind. "Work hard and don't let this great one down."
After speaking, Jiraiya turned and left, disappearing into the dense forest in a few leaps.
Itoshiki looked in the direction Jiraiya had left, his heart filled with emotion.
He never expected that he would receive personal guidance from this legendary ninja.
Although he had long known that Tsunade's backing was strong, he didn't expect the benefits to come so quickly and directly! The sugar mommy Tsunade's support is truly amazing!
However, Itoshiki did not become arrogant or complacent because of this. Instead, he became even more determined in his goals.
"One day, I will also become an incredibly powerful ninja! When that time comes, I will let Tsunade taste what it's like to rely on me!" Itoshiki clenched his fist tightly, his eyes gleaming with a determined light, as if a flame was burning.
In the following days, Itoshiki continued to practice the Fire Dragon Flame Bullet diligently in the training ground.
With Jiraiya's previous guidance, his rate of progress could be described as a thousand miles in a day, and his control over chakra became increasingly skilled.
He was not only able to stably release the Fire Dragon Flame Bullet but also skillfully control the shape and attack range of the flames, taking the power of the ninjutsu to the next level.
At the same time, Itoshiki did not forget to practice the Strength of a Hundred Sealings Technique.
The Strength of a Hundred Sealings Technique and the Fire Dragon Flame Bullet, one for close combat and one for long-range, combined can greatly enhance his combat power.
A few days passed in the blink of an eye.
The rest period ended, and Itoshiki once again received a mission notification.
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