As a ninja, coming up with a Wood Style— is it really that difficult?
If it were Yamato, perhaps it would be difficult to manifest Wood Style.
But Kitahara Hitoshi was different.
He thought about Wood Style.
Wood Style was exclusive to Senju Hashirama, but even before him, the True Several Thousand Hands technique was used by Ashura.
Earlier still, the brothers of the Sage of Six Paths once employed the True Several Thousand Hands when fighting against the Ten Tails driven by Ōtsutsuki Kaguya.
So what does that make Hashirama?
Hashirama is Ashura's reincarnation. Using Wood Style, then, naturally follows that logic.
His talent and strength were immense— strong enough to inherit and wield such power.
Thus, when he invoked Ashura's Chakra with blooming flowers and summoned the True Several Thousand Hands, he also awakened other jutsu. That was the birth of his Wood Style.
The above understanding was compiled by Kitahara Hitoshi after arriving in this world and studying through various books and scrolls.
But he never expected it would happen to him.
He could feel the surge of a distinct Chakra coursing through him.
In other words— was Ashura's Chakra now within his body?
No.
This generation's Ashura Chakra should reside within Naruto.
So then— what was happening to him now?
He realized that while the Rinnegan had once granted him a massive hierarchical upgrade, now Ashura's Chakra had given him a solid foundation.
The ultimate core was now fully stabilized.
A strange joy brewed inside him— one that urged to be released.
"I'll go see Naruto," Kitahara Hitoshi said. "You stay home for now."
The Ninja Rabbit said nothing. But this time, it didn't obey. Its body vanished from the table and reappeared on Hitoshi's shoulder.
"Oh..."
"You're coming too, huh," Kitahara Hitoshi didn't refuse, feeling the gentle weight on his shoulder.
Children and Grandchildren Chat Group
Big Pillar Hanhan: Eh...
Namikaze Minato: Why are you going to see Naruto?
Big Pillar Hanhan: Yeah... I want to know too.
Kakashi: Is it to test Wood Style?
Senju Tobirama: ...
Kurama: Kakashi, why would you say that?
Namikaze Minato: Wood Style suppresses tailed beasts. If he's going to test it, the best target would be a tailed beast.
Namikaze Minato: He definitely wouldn't harm a fellow Konoha ninja.
Namikaze Minato: That being said...
Namikaze Minato: The only tailed beast available in Konoha for such a demonstration is...
Namikaze Minato: Isn't it just the Nine Tails?
Minato speculated further.
So he needs my Mingbao?
Senju Tobirama: Your deduction is on point, Fourth. Since Rinnegan is a dojutsu superior to the Sharingan, it's only natural to test its effect on the tailed beast within Naruto.
Tobirama's Record: ...
Tobirama's Record: Hmph. Then let's see just how much stronger the Rinnegan is compared to the Sharingan.
As a wielder of the Mangekyō Sharingan and a genius in his own right, Izuna couldn't stay quiet hearing claims that downplayed the Uchiha's visual prowess.
He had joined the group late, so he was only now hearing about Kitahara Hitoshi's Rinnegan.
He had never seen it in action.
Kurama: …Seriously?
Realizing he'd become the first target for testing, the Nine Tails couldn't help but curse.
Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki: Kitahara Hitoshi doesn't just possess Wood Style… he also wields the Rinnegan?
Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki: Then what exactly is the purpose of this group...
Ōnoki began reevaluating the chat group's true nature.
Children Chat Group— also known as the Live Kitahara Hitoshi Group.
According to Kurama, a being over a thousand years old, the group ranked incredibly high.
Even beings like the First Hokage were considered juniors here.
But...
The only group comparable in status was the one centered around Kitahara Hitoshi.
That in itself revealed critical information.
This Konoha ninja, Kitahara Hitoshi, must be closely observed.
Ōnoki was old, but his wisdom had only deepened with time.
Under his leadership, Iwagakure had not declined and was currently the most stable among the Five Great Ninja Villages.
So he would act cautiously.
For now, he would watch quietly.
...
Outside the chat group, Kitahara Hitoshi had already found Naruto.
Naruto was easy to locate. He had mentioned earlier that he was heading out to buy ninja gear.
They found themselves at the Tiantian Ninja Shop.
...
It must be said— this ninja tool shop was quite intriguing.
Kitahara Hitoshi took a look around. Tiantian, the wealthy girl among the 12 Konoha Genin, was here.
Alongside her were Hyuga Neji and Rock Lee— the final graduates of their ninja class.
Perhaps due to seeing Naruto frequently, Tiantian didn't show any overt rejection or hostility.
She simply yawned, quietly managing the cashier counter.
Naruto and Sasuke were examining the ninja gear displays together.
"Ah…"
"Kitahara-kun, you came too? I thought you wouldn't show up…"
"Sasuke originally came to buy detonation tags… but ended up with a whole stack of detonation tag paper. You only need two sheets for a hundred."
"I really don't know what he plans to do with all of it."
Clearly, Naruto wasn't very knowledgeable about ninja tools.
"The technique for crafting a detonation tag is similar to Kakashi-sensei's sealing techniques," Kitahara Hitoshi explained.
"But instead of sealing an object, you seal Fire Style ninjutsu into it."
"Usually, that would be the Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique."
"And since the Uchiha are naturally attuned to Fire Style, Sasuke likely wants to make his own detonation tags. Doing so will increase his hands-on experience, and also train him in making Fire Style techniques more instantaneous."
"In real combat, if two ninja are throwing ninjutsu at each other, the one with faster casting speed has the upper hand."
"Hmm." Sasuke proudly raised his head upon hearing that.
Kitahara Hitoshi's analysis clearly hit the mark.
Although Sasuke had been withdrawn ever since the Wave Country mission, he was gradually regaining the poise and genius of the ninja academy's top student.
Crafting detonation tags not only reduced expenses but also gave him solid mastery over Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique— a win-win scenario.
"But as your teammate, I don't recommend that you focus on Fire Style," Kitahara Hitoshi added.
"Eh?"
Sasuke blinked in confusion.
He didn't realize that Fire Style had a notorious nickname among shinobi— Kind Ninjutsu.
It was flashy but rarely fatal.
"Uchiha Fire Style lacks real killing power. Your Chakra reserves will increase as you age."
"You'll soon surpass Kakashi-sensei's Chakra pool."
"So why not consider learning Chidori or Raikiri from him? Aside from Fire Style, you also have Lightning-nature Chakra, right?"
Kakashi: Ah… this…
Kakashi suddenly felt like he'd been hit even though he wasn't there.
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