Chapter 32: I Want It All!
"I want it all!"
Uchiha Takashi stretched out his right hand, forming a claw-like grip, and then clenched it tightly.
He wasn't foolish enough to choose just one.
Whether it's the future or the present, he wasn't willing to let go of anything.
When it comes to studying, thanks to the super cheat code that is the Clarity Potion, there's nothing to worry about.
The most challenging part of sealing techniques is the learning process.
And that's exactly where he excels.
As for crafting ninja tools?
If he were a civilian ninja, or even a non-core member of a minor ninja clan, it would be incredibly troublesome.
Because these special ninja tools are different from ordinary weapons.
To carry the effects of sealing techniques, you need materials like 'chakra metal.'
And such precious materials are beyond the reach of ordinary people.
But Uchiha Takashi isn't an ordinary person! With a simple phrase like "Rich lady, I'm hungry, feed me," he could get the materials.
That's why he dared to choose the "I want it all" path.
"Alright, but I won't go easy on you. If you don't study seriously..."
Kushina Uzumaki raised her fist with a mischievous grin.
She wasn't the gentle type; if Uchiha Takashi didn't study properly, she wouldn't hesitate to give him a good beating.
"I have a 'billion' points of talent in studying, and more importantly, with the guidance of the beautiful and gentle Sister Kushina, how could I not learn!"
Uchiha Takashi showered her with compliments.
All for the knowledge of sealing techniques, no shame in that.
"Uchiha Takashi, you really do have a talent for sealing techniques. You immediately noticed my strengths, but I'm not as great as you say..."
After a few flattering words from Uchiha Takashi, Kushina Uzumaki's smile was so wide it could barely be contained.
Ah, women, thy name is contradiction.
Thanks to Uchiha Takashi's sweet words, Kushina promised to design a special sealing formula for him as soon as she got back.
Now he understood the difference between her and the sealing class.
One can create sealing techniques, while the other can only use them.
That's the difference between the Uzumaki clan's knowledge system and ninjas who merely use sealing techniques.
Otherwise, Uchiha Takashi wouldn't value it so highly.
Unfortunately, her sealing techniques were far inferior to the previous Jinchuriki, Uzumaki Mito.
She was the pinnacle of sealing techniques! She played with the Nine-Tails like a pet, and even the Shinobi World's Shura didn't dare to mess with Konoha while she was alive.
But since she's been gone for so long, learning from her is impossible, so he had to settle for the next best thing.
When Kushina Uzumaki began teaching the introductory knowledge, Uchiha Takashi finally understood why, despite fully absorbing the Uzumaki clan's knowledge, Konoha's sealing techniques field hadn't developed further and was still relying on old knowledge.
It's too difficult! Looking at the tadpole-like sealing runes made his scalp tingle.
The same rune, with a slight angle difference, has a completely different effect.
Of course, this is because he's learning sealing techniques knowledge, not ninjutsu. If it were sealing ninjutsu, it wouldn't be this difficult.
Sealing techniques! They're like pre-packaged programs, and sealing techniques knowledge is like learning how to code those programs.
The difficulty isn't even on the same level! Even Uchiha Takashi was left bewildered.
Though people can do anything when pushed to their limits.
Except for math! The knowledge of sealing techniques isn't much less difficult than math.
So he had to cheat.
Gulp!
Uchiha Takashi pulled out a bottle of Clarity Potion from his ninja tool pouch and drank it (he had been stocking up recently due to studying medical ninjutsu).
Instantly, his mind became crystal clear.
Clarity Mode! In this mode, learning efficiency is maximized. It's not about boosting intelligence, but rather in this state, all energy can be focused without external distractions, naturally maximizing learning efficiency.
"Huh!"
Kushina Uzumaki was the first to notice the change in Uchiha Takashi, but she didn't ask much.
Finally, after a few hours, Uchiha Takashi gained some understanding of sealing techniques.
Sealing techniques are about utilizing rules! Mastering them is akin to leveraging these rules.
However, the more complex the rules you want to leverage, the harder it becomes.
It's like comparing basic arithmetic to advanced algebra; both are mathematics, but the difficulty is worlds apart.
After listening for a long time, Uchiha Takashi finally gained some insights.
"Single Line Seal Formation!"
After forming seals for a while, Uchiha Takashi placed his right hand on a 'lucky participant' sparrow that was caught for experimentation.
Chirp! The chosen sparrow instantly froze, as if it had turned into a doll.
Meanwhile, the chakra Uchiha Takashi consumed was comparable to a C-rank jutsu.
The sealing technique's effect is domineering, and its chakra consumption is equally extravagant.
Now you know why the sealing techniques performed by the Uzumaki clan are the most powerful, right?
It's entirely due to their terrifying chakra.
Strength brings power!
With such formidable chakra, coupled with sealing techniques akin to rules, it's no wonder people feared them, leading to their clan's downfall.
"Not bad, it seems you have some talent in sealing techniques, only a 'tiny bit' slower than I was back then!"
Kushina Uzumaki withdrew her gaze from the sparrow, calmly praising him.
But in her heart, she was extremely shocked.
To learn this demonstration-only sealing technique, she had spent over a week.
If he were an Uzumaki, it would be understandable, but he's not, and yet his learning speed is so fast—it's a bit exaggerated.
"Of course, how could I compare to Sister Kushina? Being able to learn it is all thanks to your excellent teaching!"
Uchiha Takashi replied with flattery, feeling relieved.
He wasn't sure if his learning pace was fast or slow.
In Clarity Mode, he could almost remember everything at a glance, and his thinking ability was enhanced. He had actually understood everything long ago, but slowed down to disguise his progress.
In the anime, the specific learning speed of sealing techniques was never mentioned, only the difficulty.
So he felt that his performance shouldn't be too 'exaggerated.'
"I'll have Kakashi bring some books over later. You can take them home to read. I'll help you with the sealing formulas and guide you further!"
Kushina Uzumaki outlined the next steps.
It's rare to encounter such a sealing technique genius, and given his relationship with Minato, she was more than happy to teach him more.
Even the most precious jutsu held no meaning for her as the last of the Uzumaki clan, so she truly didn't mind passing them on, as long as it wasn't to Konoha's enemies.
"Thank you, Sister Kushina!"
Uchiha Takashi's words were as sweet as honey.
To learn sealing techniques, he would do anything, even cling to her leg if he had to.
He was truly getting a great deal.
The knowledge of sealing techniques—something the Third Hokage could only decide whether to teach, not how much to teach.
Clearly.
Due to Minato's relationship and Uchiha Takashi's sweet words, Kushina Uzumaki was prepared to genuinely teach him the knowledge of sealing techniques.
These are high-level secrets, the kind that could trigger a ninja village war.
By the time Uchiha Takashi left the training ground with a pile of books Kakashi had fetched, it was already evening.
And tomorrow is the day of the Chunin Exams.
(End of Chapter)
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