บท 78: The Search for Lightning Ninjutsu
The Konoha Academy Library was unusually quiet this morning, with only the faint sounds of pages turning and the occasional murmur from the few students who had come to study. Haruto Takeda sat near the back of the room, surrounded by scrolls and books, all opened to sections on lightning-based jutsu. His dark eyes scanned the materials with growing frustration.
It was clear that Konoha's lightning ninjutsu resources were limited—far more limited than he had hoped. The Hidden Cloud Village was known for its mastery of lightning, but here, in the Hidden Leaf, lightning techniques were not as widely taught or practiced. Still, Haruto wasn't willing to leave empty-handed. After all, he had recently discovered his lightning chakra affinity, and he needed to make progress in developing it.
He sighed and leaned back in his chair, letting his gaze fall on the scroll in front of him. There had to be something useful here.
The First Scroll: Static Charge
The first scroll, titled Static Charge, detailed a jutsu that created a low-level electric field around the user, meant to increase movement speed by stimulating muscle response with lightning chakra. The idea was simple—by generating small electric currents, the body's natural reflexes and reactions could be slightly enhanced.
Haruto read through the jutsu's mechanics with a critical eye. It seemed to have potential in theory, but the effects were minimal. The speed boost was slight, and the technique was more useful in training exercises than in combat situations. It might help in enhancing one's reaction time, but it wasn't exactly what Haruto was looking for.
"Good for a quick dash," he muttered to himself, "but not much else."
He pushed the scroll aside. Static Charge was useful for training his lightning chakra control, but it wasn't going to help him in the heat of battle. He needed something with more bite, something that would complement his growing skillset.
The Second Scroll: Lightning Bolt Jutsu
The next scroll, titled Lightning Bolt Jutsu, immediately caught Haruto's attention. He recognized the concept—it involved channeling lightning chakra into a focused burst and releasing it in a direct, concentrated attack.
As he read further, he found the details more promising. The Lightning Bolt Jutsu allowed the user to gather a small amount of lightning chakra in their hand and fire it as a precise bolt of electricity toward a target. Unlike explosive fire or wind techniques, this one focused on piercing power. The bolt wouldn't explode but would instead electrocute or paralyze the target, disrupting their movements.
Haruto could already see the potential of this jutsu in his combat style. It wasn't overly powerful on its own, but when paired with his taijutsu or even his chakra scalpel, it could be incredibly useful in stunning or incapacitating an opponent before he went in for a finishing blow.
"Now, this is something I can work with," Haruto murmured, rolling the scroll up and placing it to the side. Lightning Bolt Jutsu was a simple, straightforward attack, but that was exactly what he needed—a reliable offensive technique that played to his growing affinity.
The Third Scroll: Thunderclap
Haruto turned to the final scroll, his curiosity piqued by its dramatic title: Thunderclap. He unrolled the parchment, scanning its contents quickly. According to the description, Thunderclap created a loud, concussive noise accompanied by a small burst of electricity. The idea behind the jutsu was to disorient or stun enemies with the noise and shockwave, momentarily throwing them off balance.
Haruto read the details with a frown. While it could be useful in certain situations—like ambushes or creating a distraction—the power behind it was minimal. The concussive force wasn't strong enough to cause real damage, and the electrical burst was more of a flashy show than an actual attack. It was a distraction jutsu, plain and simple.
"It's… interesting," Haruto muttered, rolling the scroll back up. "But it's not exactly what I need."
Thunderclap could be useful as a supplementary technique, something to catch an enemy off guard or create an opening, but it wouldn't be a cornerstone of his arsenal. Haruto set the scroll aside, filing it in his mind as a possible tool for distraction rather than a core jutsu. It had its uses, but only in specific circumstances.
Weighing the Options
As Haruto sat back and reflected on what he had found, he realized that while the selection of lightning jutsu in Konoha was limited, he now had two solid techniques to work with. The Lightning Bolt Jutsu would give him a ranged attack with precision, and Static Charge could be useful in boosting his reflexes and speed during training or combat. The Thunderclap technique, while flashy, would remain a tool for distraction, something to consider if he needed to create confusion in the midst of a fight.
But even more importantly, Haruto now had a starting point. With these jutsu as a foundation, he could begin to refine his lightning chakra control and start building on what he had learned. He knew that lightning wasn't widely practiced here, but that only meant he had an opportunity to develop something unique—something that would set him apart from his classmates.
Gathering the scrolls, Haruto stood up and stretched. The path forward wasn't going to be easy, but he was used to that. He had long since accepted that his journey would require more effort and persistence than most.
The Path Forward
With the scrolls carefully tucked under his arm, Haruto left the library, his mind already buzzing with plans. He would master the Lightning Bolt Jutsu first, adding it to his growing list of combat techniques. After that, he would experiment with Static Charge, using it to refine his speed and agility, both crucial for his taijutsu and overall mobility. And while Thunderclap wouldn't be his primary focus, it might come in handy for misdirection or buying himself time in the future.
The sun was already starting to set over the Hokage Monument as Haruto walked through the streets of Konoha. Another piece of the puzzle had fallen into place, but there was still much work to do. With his newfound techniques, Haruto knew he was taking the next step toward becoming the kind of shinobi who could stand out—even without a famous bloodline or clan backing him.
The days ahead would be filled with training, refining what he had learned. But for the first time in a while, Haruto felt a surge of excitement. He wasn't just chasing power. He was crafting something uniquely his.
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