A waterfall several zhang high cascaded from the green rock cliff, like a noisy silver chain, plunging into the clear, bottomless deep pool below, making a continuous rushing sound.
The splashing water dampened the pebbles by the pool and several clumps of lush ferns. The air was filled with moist water vapor and the fresh scent of grass and trees.
Hyuga Hinata and her younger sister Hanabi sat by the pool. Hanabi curled up like a kitten, resting her head on her sister's lap.
Hinata's hair tips were slightly damp with the scattered mist.
Feeling her sister's small body tense, she reached out and gently stroked Hanabi's little head.
"It's alright, Hanabi."
Hinata's voice was soft, like a breeze sweeping across the water.
"Father is very powerful. He will definitely return safely from his mission to the Hidden Mist Village this time."
Her fingertips were warm, gently comforting her sister.
"Mhm."
Hanabi leaned her small face further into her sister's arm, responding softly, but her small hand unconsciously clutched Hinata's sleeve tightly.
Recently, Father felt so mysterious, as if he was hiding many things from her and her sister.
Thinking this, Hanabi lifted her small face, her pure Byakugan looking towards the bottom of the waterfall.
In the most intense area of the water flow, a golden figure stood steadily in the waist-deep pool, enduring the rush of water.
In his hand, a jet-black energy sphere, emanating an astonishing aura, was condensed.
During this time, Naruto learned Rasengan and was developing Rasenrigan and Great Rasenshuriken.
Besides teaching Hanabi and Hinata Vacuum Attack, Naruto now spent every day in training.
He had an idea: since he was so talented in Bloodline Limit development, perhaps he could develop Kekkei Mōra himself.
Six Paths level doesn't necessarily have Kekkei Mōra, but Kekkei Mōra is definitely Six Paths level.
The definition of Kekkei Mōra is: an ability formed by the fusion of seven Chakra nature transformations—Fire, Wind, Earth, Water, Lightning, Yin, and Yang—surpassing Bloodline Limit and Kekkei Tōta.
Developing Ninjutsu related to the seven Chakra natures using Rasengan as a medium was Naruto's experimental idea.
The attribute of Rasenrigan is Wind, and its power is on par with Wind Release: Rasenshuriken.
However, the essence of Wind Release: Rasenshuriken's attack is to destroy target cells at a microscopic level, forming a continuous damage effect similar to poison, which harms the user during its development.
After some exploration, Naruto found that he made rapid progress in the five Elemental Releases, but he couldn't grasp the development of Yin-Yang Release at all.
Yin Release, utilizing spiritual energy, can create physical forms from nothing.
Yang Release, utilizing physical energy, injects Chakra or will into inorganic matter, giving it life.
Examples of Yin nature transformation include the Nara Clan's Shadow Paralysis Jutsu and the Yamanaka Clan's Mind Ninjutsu, while examples of Yang nature transformation include the Akimichi Clan's Partial Expansion Jutsu and Medical Ninjutsu.
If one refers to the manifestation of Yin-Yang Release Ninjutsu with this line of thought, Rasengan simply cannot integrate a single Yin-Yang Release Chakra.
The release of Rasenrigan failed again.
After walking under the waterfall to cool his head and calm down, Naruto continued to ponder.
Chakra is a combination of spiritual and physical energy, so trying to inject more spiritual or physical energy into Ninjutsu to enhance it is not feasible.
Of course, it could also be that he simply hasn't found the method to integrate them.
Also, it seems the method Naruto used to practice Rasenshuriken in the original work is not suitable for creating Rasenrigan.
Of course, it might also be because he hasn't learned Sage Mode yet, but if he wants to learn Sage Mode in the future, he can practice his willpower under the waterfall.
Looking at the sky, it was almost time to rest.
Naruto waded ashore, his soaked black compression shirt clinging to his well-proportioned muscles, outlining the slender yet powerful physique of the young man.
He bent down to pick up his orange jacket, casually tossed on a rock, and draped it over his shoulder, carrying the dampness from his training.
Carrying a refreshing coolness, Naruto walked towards the Hyuga sisters sitting quietly by the pool.
He put on his sunny, warm smile again, temporarily casting aside the frustrations of training. His voice, much clearer than the roar of the waterfall, carried a cheerful vitality:
"Let's go back and eat! I'm starving after training all morning! What do you want for lunch today?"
As he spoke, he walked over to Hinata and Hanabi, his gaze falling on the small figure curled up on Hinata's lap.
Upon hearing the words "eat," Hanabi, who had just been immersed in sadness and worry, instantly perked up.
Like a greedy little beast, she suddenly lifted her head from her sister's soft lap, her pure Byakugan shining brightly as she looked at Naruto. All the gloom on her face vanished, replaced by pure, childlike joy.
"Yay!"
Hanabi's voice was clear and loud, almost drowning out the background sound of the waterfall. Excitedly, she began to list dishes on her small fingers, her eyes growing brighter with each item she named.
"I want to eat: dango! takoyaki! dried bananas!"
She paused, as if it wasn't enough, then hastily added, with a hint of coquetry and anticipation.
"And! And! Big Brother Naruto's sweet and sour fish! That's the best!"
"Alright! I'll make it when we get back. We'll buy dango and things on the way home." Naruto readily agreed, his smile still bright and warm, as if that sharp throw just now was an illusion.
"Big Brother Naruto is the best!"
Hanabi cheered excitedly, immediately springing up from her sister's warm lap, her small hand tightly gripping Hinata's wrist, impatiently dragging her towards Naruto.
"Then let's go quickly!"
Naruto looked at Hanabi dotingly, then his gaze naturally shifted to Hinata, asking gently, "What do you want to eat, Hinata?"
Hinata, pulled by her sister, stood up, a gentle, faint smile on her face. She lightly tidied the corner of her clothes that Hanabi had wrinkled.
"For me, anything is fine. Naruto-kun's cooking always suits my taste."
Her voice was soft, carrying sincere contentment.
"Is that so?"
Naruto nodded with a chuckle.
However, just as the echo of this warm everyday conversation faded.
Naruto's smile instantly vanished, his gaze, sharp as a hawk's, sweeping towards the dense forest at seven o'clock.
Without a moment's hesitation, his right hand shot out like lightning into Hinata's ninja tool pouch, precisely gripping a cold Kunai.
With a sudden flick of his wrist, a dark, cold gleam tore through the air, accompanied by a piercing whistle, accurately embedding itself into the swaying shadows of the branches and leaves!
Whoosh—
Thud!
"Ah!"
A suppressed cry of pain immediately followed.
Almost at the same moment Naruto made his move!
The relaxed expressions on Hinata's and Hanabi's faces instantly froze, replaced by solemnity.
Both simultaneously activated their Byakugan and looked in that direction.