Chapter 101: Chakra Nature Affinity
For two full months—spanning from the very first day of the first month to the final dusk of the second—Souta and the other students of the Academy were tasked with perfecting the three fundamental Ninjutsu techniques.
The sky shifted from the chill of winter into a warmer hue, as though the world itself was exhaling the last breath of frost. By midday, the sun scorched the training grounds, heat shimmering above the hard-packed dirt; yet at night, the cold returned, sharp and biting, gnawing at fingers and toes.
Crickets and nocturnal insects filled the air with their relentless chorus, echoing against the walls long after the sun had dipped below the horizon. Dim lanterns swayed gently in the breeze, casting stretched shadows across the students' bodies as they stood firm in their stances, refusing to yield to fatigue.
Training was relentless and varied—early mornings that stung the skin with frost, afternoons that baked the ground beneath their feet, and nights that swallowed the world in silence save for the faint glow of oil lamps. They trained on open fields, within small artificial forests, and even in the winding alleys of a simulated village designed to mimic real-world missions.
Though arduous, Souta and the others eventually overcame every challenge. Their hands became raw with blisters, their knees grazed and scarred, and their chakra depleted day after day. Yet their determination burned brighter than the lamps that lit the training yards.
By the final day of the second month, all the students stood in a straight line on the Academy grounds, presenting the three techniques in flawless sequence before their instructors—producing perfect clones, executing smooth body-replacements, and disguising themselves with utterly convincing transformations.
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Then came the third month, when Souta began studying the Introduction to Chakra Nature Transformation, a foundational lesson for understanding one's Chakra Affinity.
In this class, the students learned that every person possessed a unique Chakra Nature affinity, and they were introduced to the various possible types. The most common were the five basic elements: Fire, Wind, Water, Lightning, and Earth.
That afternoon, the classroom atmosphere felt heavier, more focused than usual. Sunlight streamed through the wooden-framed windows, slicing the dusty air into golden beams.
Large scrolls were unfurled across a long table, their surfaces covered in intricate diagrams mapping the flow of chakra through the human body, alongside mysterious symbols representing each elemental nature.
The scent of aged paper and fresh ink lingered in the air. Their instructor, a senior shinobi whose stern face was framed by streaks of gray hair, spoke with a deep, deliberate tone—his words carrying the cadence of ancient manuscripts, as if he were unveiling secrets long buried in history.
Beyond the five primary elements, the instructor explained, there also existed Combined Nature Transformations—elements born from merging two or more basic natures, producing rare and unique powers possessed by only a handful of individuals.
"These five chakra natures," the instructor continued, chalk in hand, "are the very essence of elemental ninjutsu. They are the foundation upon which all elemental techniques are built."
He turned to the large wooden board and began sketching a great circle, marking each elemental symbol in its place.
Fire is strong against Wind, but weak against Water.
Wind is strong against Lightning, but weak against Fire.
Lightning is strong against Earth, but weak against Wind.
Earth is strong against Water, but weak against Lightning.
Water is strong against Fire, but weak against Earth.
With each statement, he added vivid recollections of real battles he had witnessed, moments where elemental advantage had turned the tide of combat. The stories drew the students in; their eyes gleamed with fascination as they absorbed every word.
After the lecture, Souta and the other students were each handed a Chakra Paper—a special slip designed to reveal one's elemental affinity. The instructor demonstrated the process: channel a small amount of chakra into the paper, then observe the reaction. Some students looked thrilled, while others shifted nervously, their hands betraying slight tremors.
When Souta's turn came, he inhaled deeply, steadying his breath. He focused inward, gathering his chakra, then released it into the paper.
Instantly, the paper tore, burned, dampened, crumbled into dust, and wrinkled—all at once, in rapid succession, without the slightest pause between reactions.
A heavy silence fell over the room. The other students' eyes went wide, their disbelief plain. Several instructors exchanged sharp, questioning glances—expressions that mingled shock with an almost scholarly curiosity.
On Souta's face, the surprise was unmistakable; his eyes widened slightly, his lips stiffened as though frozen mid-thought. Yet deep within, Souta understood—this was not ordinary. This was an anomaly, something exceedingly rare.
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Chapter 102: Learning Tactics for Facing Various Types of Enemies
Souta possessed all five elemental Chakra affinities. Yes—all five!
In addition, it was also revealed that Pakura—the orange-haired woman known for her elegance as much as her lethality—had Scorch Release, Fire Release, and Wind Release. Souta had known this beforehand.
After all, as someone from another world who had once watched the Naruto anime, Souta was well aware that Pakura indeed possessed Scorch Release, a deadly kekkei genkai that fused fire and wind into a lethal heat capable of desiccating an opponent's body until it crumbled into ash.
However, the most shocking discovery was about Makima. The pale pink–haired woman, whose gaze always seemed bright and cheerful, turned out to have Ice Release, Water Release, and Wind Release.
This revelation truly stunned Souta. In his memory, Ice Release was a rare ability possessed only by the Yuki Clan from Kirigakure. Yet Makima clearly wasn't part of the Yuki Clan—or at least, not from what Souta knew.
Back when he had first awakened in this body and arrived in the world of Naruto, Souta had often wondered how someone like Makima could exist here. But now, he was beginning to understand.
The world he now inhabited might not be the original Naruto world. In other words, this was an Alternate Naruto World—an Alternate Universe (AU)—where history and the people within it could diverge drastically from the version Souta once knew.
Time passed. In the last two months, Souta and the others had continued learning all sorts of things about Chakra Elemental Affinities.
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Now, entering the fifth month, Souta began the month with combat training against the instructors.
This time, the fights were held one-on-one, where Souta and the other students were granted full freedom to use every technique, tactic, and skill they had learned over the past several months in their matches.
The training grounds transformed into a wild arena shrouded in drifting dust and crisscrossed with chaotic footprints. The clash of weapons cut through the air like unending war chimes, while the thud of bodies hitting the hard ground became the brutal daily rhythm of this battleground.
The blinding sunlight reflected off gleaming weapon edges, slicing apart the shadows of fast-moving bodies locked in relentless duels.
The students regulated their breathing in sharp, deliberate rhythms, enduring the sting of fresh bruises and cuts while constantly devising new strategies in the heat of combat.
Sweat mixed with blood traced down their temples, yet their eyes remained sharp—filled with determination and unyielding will. Trainers' shouts and barked commands rang across the grounds, blending into a battle symphony fueled by the burning need to prove themselves.
Then, two more months passed.
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By the seventh month, Souta began learning and practicing tactics for facing various types of enemies—ranging from Taijutsu users, who relied on physical strength and speed, to Genjutsu users, who could distort perception and reality with deadly illusions.
Stacks of tactical scrolls and battle simulations lay scattered across the training room, dissected with the same intensity as real combat.
Even the sound of cloth scrolls being unfurled and spread across the floor resembled the ring of unsheathing blades, stirring their adrenaline.
Amid sweat and deep concentration, Souta recorded every detail into his now-worn notebook—notes on common weaknesses of Taijutsu users, who, while fast, were often vulnerable to mental disruption; or how to detect the telltale signs of Genjutsu and break free without the aid of sensory-type shinobi.
His fingers moved swiftly, the pen scratching the paper with a faint, steady rhythm that harmonized with the measured sound of his breathing. Every so often, Souta would raise his head, his eyes narrowing as he studied the duel before him—like a hunter stalking prey—watching for the fleeting moment when an attack shifted into a vulnerability.
These notes were not mere theory, but a foundation for understanding and dismantling enemies of all kinds. The purpose was to prepare the students to face different opponents with adaptability and intelligence.
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