novel-bin Chapter 213 213: The Newly Born Profession—Chakra Users
Chapter 213 213: The Newly Born Profession—Chakra Users
"The power you control is called chakra," Arin explained to the three of them while confidently making things up as he went.
"Ninja use it to perform ninjutsu. But in reality, they're only users of that power."
"You're different."
"This power belongs entirely to you. That's why it can display its true strength. You are the real owners of chakra."
Even if Ōtsutsuki Kaguya herself showed up, she probably wouldn't be able to take their chakra away.
At least… that was the theory.
Of course, if someday they encountered someone who had no chakra at all, and discovered that Nen had nothing to do with chakra—
What then?
Arin wasn't worried about that at all.
Because in the entire ninja world, there were no humans without chakra.
As for animals—he wasn't entirely sure.
But even if they somehow found a person with no chakra and awakened pure Nen in them…
That wouldn't really have anything to do with him.
He believed Nagato and the others would eventually find their own answers.
"Chakra users are divided into six categories."
"Enhancement — focuses on strengthening the body or objects, bringing raw power to its extreme."
"Transformation — changes the nature or shape of chakra. Similar to what ninja call nature transformation and shape transformation. Extremely high potential."
"Emission — allows chakra to be controlled even after leaving the body."
"Manipulation — enables control over living beings or objects."
"Conjuration — manifests chakra into physical objects or even spaces."
"And finally, Specialization."
"The most unique category. No obvious traits, but every user possesses a special ability."
Arin basically repackaged the Nen system and explained it as if it were chakra theory.
Then he pushed the three cups of water toward them.
"Now just pour your chakra into the cups."
"You'll be able to tell which category you belong to."
"I'll go first!!" Yahiko volunteered immediately.
He held the cup with both hands and poured chakra into it.
The water inside the cup began to rapidly increase in volume.
"Enhancement type," Arin commented.
"Simple and straightforward. Simple-minded. Strong willpower. Powerful action ability."
"I absolutely refuse to accept the simple-minded part!!" Yahiko shouted.
He was clearly the smartest one!
But the strong willpower and action ability part did sound accurate.
"Pfft." Konan couldn't help laughing.
Nagato nodded from the side.
"It does fit Yahiko."
"Konan! Nagato!!"
Yahiko immediately charged at them.
The two ran around Arin like Qin Shi Huang circling a pillar.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Arin raised an eyebrow.
"Don't pretend I'm not here."
The three of them ended up crouching on the ground with lumps on their heads.
"Next."
"I'll go," Nagato said, raising his hand.
He stepped forward and poured his chakra into the cup.
Ripples spread across the water's surface.
Gradually, a pattern formed on the leaf floating on top.
Circular rings.
Just like Nagato's Rinnegan.
"Specialization type," Arin concluded.
"Strong individuality. Leadership qualities. Complex personality. Naturally unique."
Nagato looked uncertain.
"I don't think any of those describe me… except the unique part."
Well—
Possessing the Sage of Six Paths' eyes definitely counted as unique.
"Personality traits aren't always 100% accurate," Arin explained.
"They just tend to match most of the time."
"See!" Yahiko immediately shouted.
"I told you I'm not simple-minded!"
"No," Konan said flatly. "You are."
Yahiko went to the corner to draw circles in depression.
"Last one."
"My turn," Konan said cautiously, glancing at Arin.
She really hoped the teacher would go easy on her evaluation.
She held the cup with both hands.
Soon—
Paper fragments appeared inside the water.
"Conjuration type," Arin said thoughtfully.
"Detail-oriented. Strong theoretical thinking."
"But… a little neurotic."
Yahiko suddenly appeared beside them, nodding seriously.
"That really suits Konan."
"KONAN—!"
Konan immediately smashed her fist onto Yahiko's head.
"I AM NOT NEUROTIC!!"
"Now that you know your types," Arin said calmly, "the early training is the same for everyone."
"I'll only teach you the foundation stage."
"How far you go after that depends entirely on yourselves."
"Teacher," Yahiko said, raising his hand with a giant lump on his head.
"Can you explain the difference between ninja and chakra users more clearly?"
"The way you described it sounds pretty vague."
"Both seem to just use chakra."
Arin thought for a moment.
"Ninja use chakra mainly by transforming it into water, fire, earth, lightning, wind, yin, and yang."
"All ninjutsu fall within those seven attributes."
"But chakra users are different."
"We can also use those seven transformations."
"But we can use chakra in a much more fundamental way."
Arin raised his hand.
Blue chakra wrapped around it.
"Chakra itself has defensive properties."
"But sharp objects can still pierce it easily."
"It has resistance to impact, but ninja only use this shallow level."
"And small amounts of chakra are almost impossible to detect without special techniques."
"But we're different."
"We can maximize chakra's defensive properties."
"As long as an attack doesn't exceed your limit, it can't harm your body."
"We can also use chakra to strengthen ourselves."
"And with advanced techniques like Gyo, you can clearly see the flow of chakra."
Since no one in the ninja world could refute his theory—
Arin freely applied Hunter-world Nen theory to chakra.
"In short—"
"Ninja without ninjutsu are easy to kill, unless they specialize in taijutsu."
"But chakra users are different."
"Even without ninjutsu, we can still display considerable combat ability."
"Ninjutsu is only a supplementary tool."
"Your true power is your own."
"The basic stage consists of the Four Major Principles."
"Ten, Zetsu, Ren, and Hatsu."
"These will become the foundation of your combat."
"The advanced techniques are Shu, In, and Gyo."
"Combined applications include En, Ko, and Ryu."
"When you've mastered all of them…"
"You'll have graduated."
Yahiko finally understood.
"So we can still learn ninjutsu," he said thoughtfully.
"And at the same time develop the power of chakra itself."
"Exactly," Arin nodded.
"But I won't teach you any ninjutsu."
"If you want ninjutsu…"
"Steal it."
"Rob it."
"If you can't beat them—gang up."
"If that fails—set traps."
"If that fails—use poison."
"And if you still can't win…"
"Kidnap someone close to them and force the information out."
Nagato slapped his own face.
Yes.
This was definitely his teacher.
That shameless tone was far too familiar.
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