Even if Hashirama said nothing, Kazekaze would still participate in this Chunin Exam. After finishing the conversation with Hashirama, Kazekaze returned home and closed the doors and windows. Although his check-in process wouldn't be noticed by others, Kazekaze was still not accustomed to restraining his emotions in front of others. He deliberately held back for a moment and began his fourth check-in in his room!
Kazekaze took a deep breath and confirmed in his mind.
[Check-in successful!]
[Congratulations to the host for receiving a check-in gift pack!]
[Would you like to open it now?]
Kazekaze was already familiar with the check-in process.
"I would trade ten years of Madara Uchiha's life for the luck of a European emperor." Kazekaze clasped his hands together, starting his mystical ritual. Of course, Kazekaze knew in his heart that Madara Uchiha wouldn't be affected by his words. This was just a form of mystical belief, a habit of his, just like how a certain DNF streamer bows to his computer while enhancing equipment. After all, Kazekaze wouldn't lose anything.
[Check-in gift pack opened!]
Various ninjutsu and Kekkei Genkai flashed before Kazekaze's eyes one by one.
[Pop!]
In less than two breaths, the scene froze, flashing a dazzling white light.
[Congratulations to the host for obtaining a "Mid-Level Water Release Gift Pack" from the check-in gift pack!]
As the voice sounded, Kazekaze was stunned. 'What is this? A Mid-Level Water Release Gift Pack? What kind of nonsense is this? A gift pack inside a gift pack? Like a Matryoshka doll?'
[Would you like to open the Mid-Level Water Release Gift Pack?]
"Open it." Kazekaze confirmed in his mind.
After all, keeping it unopened was meaningless. This thing wasn't a deposit that could earn interest.
[Gift pack opened!]
[Congratulations to the host for receiving rewards:
Water Release: Water Formation Wall lv10,
Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet lv10,
Water Release: Water Prison Technique lv10,
Water Release: Water Clone Technique lv10!]
Kazekaze blinked, momentarily stunned! Upon seeing the Water Release Gift Pack, his first reaction was that it would draw one from many Water Release techniques! He felt a bit disappointed. Unexpectedly, the [Mid-Level Water Release Gift Pack] actually gave four Water Release techniques! And... quite comprehensive!
"There's the defensive-type Water Release: Water Formation Wall, the offensive-type Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet, the binding-type Water Release: Water Prison Technique, and... the tangible Water Clone Technique! Although the Water Clone's strength is only one-tenth of the original, it's still a tangible clone, which is quite practical."
After all, there are very few ninjas who can see through the difference between the original and the clone at a glance. Even the Hyuga clan with their Byakugan can't distinguish them! Especially for Kazekaze right now. Having these ninjutsu greatly enhances his strength!
"Especially after the battle with Toroi. It made me realize the importance of ninjutsu. If I hadn't forced my body to use Morning Peacock, I might not have been able to defeat him!"
The most crucial point is... Might Bai is considered the third strongest in taijutsu in Konoha Village after Hashirama and Tobirama because... there are very few ninjas in Konoha Village who focus on taijutsu! The Akimichi, Yamanaka, and Nara clans practice their family secret techniques! The Uchiha clan focuses on Sharingan and Fire Release!
Only the Hyuga clan specializes in taijutsu. But due to the main and branch family, the Caged Bird, and other factors, those qualified to practice Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms and Rotation are quite rare. Therefore, the individual strength of the Hyuga clan has always been in an awkward position.
"Moreover, being the third in taijutsu after Hashirama and Tobirama is completely different from being the third in overall strength after Hashirama and Tobirama. Especially with the drawbacks of the Eight Gates technique, it's easy to be taken advantage of."
Kazekaze now recalls the battle with Toroi and feels he was really lucky. Due to Toroi's lack of understanding of the Eight Gates, he used Magnet Release to create a barrier, trapping himself and becoming an easy target for Kazekaze.
Because Sarutobi was present, Toroi's Lightning Release clone had to hold off Sarutobi. Otherwise, Kazekaze's Morning Peacock might have attacked the wrong target due to not distinguishing the original! And after using Morning Peacock, his body was so damaged he couldn't move!
"If I hadn't used Yuna's body, relying solely on my Regenaration Ability, it would have taken at least several minutes to recover." Kazekaze couldn't help but smile bitterly,
"But in a real battle, no enemy would ever give me a few minutes to recover. According to normal logic, they'd just finish me off quickly. Only anime villains waste time rambling with their 'Talk no Jutsu.'"
Kazekaze took a deep breath, summarizing his experience. Although he has a golden finger like this, the check-in system itself isn't an instant-win type. Unlike a novel he read on Qidian called "Signing in from Naruto," where the protagonist Xu Fan gained Wood Release and genjutsu immunity after just a few sign-ins.
Moreover, the check-in gift pack is more of a lottery. The next reward might be a useless skill. Recognizing the gap, training oneself, and summarizing experiences... is the mindset a mature person should have.
And the reward obtained this time fully compensates for the shortcomings of the Eight Gates! Not only does he have defensive means and long-range attack methods, but the Water Prison Technique and Water Clone Technique also make his combat style more flexible and diverse.
Imagine this: Might Guy first uses a Water Clone Technique. While Kakashi is unprepared, he secretly traps him with the Water Prison Technique. Then... slowly opens the Eight Gates, his lips curling up, teeth shining with a bright light. Uses Morning Peacock... No. Uses Daytime Tiger... No. Uses Night Guy! Kicks him with one blow!
Kazekaze's mind even conjures up an image of Kakashi's bewildered expression.
"Right."
However, at this moment, Kazekaze's eyes suddenly lit up. Although the Water Release techniques he obtained from the [Mid-Level Water Release Gift Pack] are all B-rank ninjutsu, the scale and power of the ninjutsu depend on the amount of chakra! For example, during the Fourth Great Ninja War, when Madara Uchiha charged at the Allied Shinobi Forces, his Great Fire Annihilation was a B-rank ninjutsu!
"I hope to encounter someone from the Uchiha clan in this Chunin Exam. I wonder if I can take on ten of them directly." Kazekaze muttered to himself, eager to find someone to test his Water Release techniques.
However... just as Kazekaze was thinking about these things and looking forward to the Chunin Exam, there was a knock on the door outside the room.
"Kazekaze, someone is here to see you." His father, Mokuken's voice followed.
"See me? Who is it?" Kazekaze asked without thinking.
"Kazekaze, it's me, Sakumo Hatake. Captain Sarutobi asked me to come and call you for a mission."
Upon hearing Sakumo's words, Kazekaze remembered. To participate in this Chunin Exam, he needed to complete at least eight missions. And currently, he had only completed one C-rank escort mission!