Feng Zheng nodded.
From that day on, Renjiro taught Feng Zheng samurai swordsmanship with even greater enthusiasm, which also meant that the training became more arduous.
Its intensity was almost half that of the morning exercises.
Mieko and Hodaka also made great progress.
Mieko learned all her Ninjutsu within the first two weeks, while Hodaka needed a month to learn all of his Ninjutsu.
Learning Body Flicker Technique made Hodaka a better Ninja.
By the end of the month, Mieko was finally able to complete the entire morning workout.
As soon as she did, Renjiro had her activate the Sealing Jutsu to 1% of its maximum pressure.
The poor girl's joy at completing the workout quickly turned to dread.
He also increased the pressure on Hodaka and Feng Zheng's bodies, raising their Sealing Jutsu pressure to 32% and 15% respectively.
In addition to individual progress, the overall level of the squad also improved.
Within the first week, all basic team formations were successfully rehearsed by the trio.
After that, Renjiro began practicing team coordination and combination attacks, conducting a large number of exercises and sparring matches to improve teamwork.
For combination attacks, Feng Zheng and Mieko were designed to combine the Wind Dragon Technique and Fire Dragon Technique.
Although it took a few days to learn, the effect was excellent.
The Fire Dragon, enhanced by the Wind Dragon, almost doubled in size, and its power was about four times that of the two Ninjutsu used separately.
The giant dragon could shoot Wind Blast Technique from its mouth, but it was not ordinary wind, but extremely hot wind.
In their first experiment, they almost caused a forest fire!
Fortunately, Renjiro was closely monitoring the training and quickly extinguished the fire using a waterfall technique.
Seeing this, Feng Zheng thought to himself.
“Isn't this very similar to Scorch Release? It just lacks power.”
Feng Zheng looked at Renjiro and asked.
“Sensei, can this combination Ninjutsu be performed by only one Ninja? I mean, without using Shadow Clone.”
Mieko was very interested in this question and paid close attention.
Renjiro said.
“Yes, it is possible.
You must use two different nature transformations simultaneously and release them at the same time.
One way is to make the Hand Seals for Fire Dragon Technique with one hand and the Hand Seals for Wind Dragon Technique with the other hand.
But don't consider this now; it's too advanced, and you can't do it yet.”
This answer surprised Feng Zheng.
He quickly asked.
“But Sensei, isn't using two elements simultaneously a Bloodline Limit? How can someone without a special bloodline do this?”
(Note: Bloodline Limit is a special ability inherited through bloodlines, and these abilities can usually only be used by members of specific families or clans.
Bloodline Limit abilities usually have extremely high power and unique effects, giving Ninja with such abilities a significant advantage in combat.)
Renjiro replied.
“This is not a Bloodline Limit.
This is just using two elements to complement each other.
For example, the Yuki clan has the Ice Release Kekkei Genkai.
Ice Release is a combination of water and wind.
However, if you combine a Wind Dragon and a Water Dragon, all you get is a Water Dragon that cuts very sharply, without any signs of freezing.
Combination Ninjutsu merely enhance each other, while a Bloodline Limit brings about a qualitative change, creating something completely different.”
Hearing this answer, Feng Zheng fell into deep thought.
“I understand.
So Ninjutsu can be combined like this.
I didn't know this was possible before.
This really opens up more avenues for me.
It seems I need to start training other elements.
Wind works well with both Fire and Water.
I'm curious if Lightning can also be used together.”
“Unfortunately, I don't think the combination of Wind and Earth elements has much prospect.
I wonder when I can start learning this.
Will showing all my trump cards make him teach me this? However, it's not good to have no hidden trump cards in such a dangerous world.”
He asked.
“Sensei, when do you think I can start learning?
If I learn a second element now, can I complete this combination Ninjutsu by myself?”
Renjiro shook his head and said.
“Don't think about this for now; consider it after you become a Jonin.
Your Chakra control, Chakra shaping, and other techniques still need a lot of improvement before you can start practicing.
Your Chakra reserves also need to increase significantly, so as I said before, you can only master C-rank Jutsu for now.”
Feng Zheng nodded dejectedly.
Hearing this, Mieko also lowered her head in disappointment.
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One day, as the 10 AM class began, Renjiro said.
“I have taught you a combination Ninjutsu.
You have also seen its power.
I hope you can think of more Ninjutsu that can be combined and used together.
It doesn't have to be as powerful as the Fire Dragon Technique or Wind Dragon Technique, but it should enhance your abilities in some way, so think hard, but don't try it.
I will meet you at 11 o'clock.”
As soon as he finished speaking, he Body Flicker Technique away, not giving anyone a chance to speak.
Hodaka said.
“So what should we do?”
Feng Zheng had already had some ideas over the past few weeks, and he said.
“Let's each think about it first, and then discuss it to see if everyone agrees.”
Mieko said.
“Okay.”
About 15 minutes later, Mieko said.
“Hodaka, can your Water element mix with my Fire element?”
Hodaka asked in confusion.
“But how would they combine? Wouldn't my water extinguish your fire?”
Mieko smiled slyly and said.
“No, it won't.
Fish Bullet Technique is the only Ninjutsu you have that produces small water currents, and it's much weaker compared to my Ninjutsu.
So my Fire Release Ninjutsu will evaporate all your water, creating a lot of steam.”
Hodaka fell into thought after hearing this.
Feng Zheng was very surprised by this suggestion.
He thought to himself.
“I didn't expect this girl to come up with such an idea.”
He said.
“Yes, it will produce a lot of steam, but can you control it?”
Both of them shook their heads.
Feng Zheng said.
“If that's the case, then it can only be used for cover, to hide yourselves.”
Mieko sighed dejectedly and started thinking again.
A few minutes later, Feng Zheng said.
“I have an idea.
We can create a double-layered defense.
My Wind Whirlwind Shield Technique can block and reflect all thrown weapons and some weaker Ninjutsu, but if the enemy uses very strong Ninjutsu, it will be broken through.
So my idea is to first create a wind shield, and then Hodaka creates a rock shield behind the shield to further protect us.”
Hodaka thought for a moment, nodded, and said.
“Yes, this can work.”
But Mieko complained, saying.
“Hey, don't leave me out!”
Feng Zheng chuckled and said.
“Actually, I have another idea.
Hodaka, can you use your Rock Shield Technique?”
Hodaka asked in confusion.
“But didn't Sensei tell us not to test anything?”
Feng Zheng said.
“He said that to prevent us from getting into trouble.
Just using Rock Shield Technique is fine.
Also, after performing the Ninjutsu, quickly retreat a few meters.”
Hodaka nodded, stood up, performed the Ninjutsu, and then quickly jumped back.
Feng Zheng thought to himself.
“Not fast enough.”