NOVEL NEXT Chapter 24: Chapter 23:[Scroll of Seals ll ]
Naruto and Hinata sat in their secret training spot under the moonlight, the soft rustle of leaves creating a serene backdrop. Between them lay the duplicate Scroll of Seals, its forbidden knowledge spread out like a roadmap to their future.
He pointed to one section on the scroll. "Look at this: the Flying Raijin Technique. It's all about marking a target and teleporting to it instantly. It's way beyond what I can pull off right now, but just understanding how it works could help us think faster on the battlefield.It needs at least master level in fuinjutsu.Ican try to learn it".
Hinata leaned closer, her Byakugan activating briefly as she studied the seals. "It's incredibly complex. The chakra precision required… it's incredible, but it makes sense that you'd want to understand it."
Naruto nodded, then pointed to another technique. "And this one: the Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags. It's like an endless chain of explosive traps. Dangerous, yeah, but the concept of layering effects could be useful. Imagine combining that idea with your Gentle Fist. Instead of explosions, maybe we could create a cascading chakra effect."
Hinata's eyes lit up with realization. "Like disrupting an opponent's chakra network layer by layer. That could leave even the strongest shinobi defenseless."
Naruto grinned. "Exactly! See? They think we're just a knucklehead and a shy girl, but we're figuring out stuff they'd never suspect ".
For the next week, Naruto and Hinata focused on adapting some of Tobirama's principles into their own styles.
Naruto began experimenting with the Shadow Clone Jutsu improving in new ways, inspired by Tobirama's focus on efficiency and multi-tasking. Instead of just using clones for combat, he assigned each one a specific task: reconnaissance, decoy tactics, and even creating overlapping strategies during their sparring sessions.
"Watch this!" Naruto exclaimed one afternoon. He created four clones, each positioned in a different part of the clearing. As Hinata approached, the clones moved in a synchronized pattern, funneling her into a narrow path.
Hinata, quick to adapt, activated her Byakugan and identified the trap. With precise chakra-enhanced movements, she dismantled the formation, but not without effort.
"You're getting too good at this, Naruto-kun," she said, panting slightly.
Naruto laughed. "That's the point, isn't it? If I can trick you, I can trick anyone!"
Meanwhile, Hinata focused on integrating Tobirama's strategic thinking into her combat style. Inspired by the Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags, she refined her Gentle Fist to deliver layered strikes.
One evening, she demonstrated her new technique on a practice dummy. Her first strike severed the chakra flow in one part of the dummy, and the second followed up instantly, amplifying the disruption.
Naruto whistled in admiration. "Hinata, you're scary. Remind me never to get on your bad side."
Hinata blushed but smiled. "It's thanks to you, Naruto-kun. Training with you has helped me grow stronger."
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The Night Before Team Assignments
As their training came to an end, the two sat together under the stars, the Scroll of Seals safely rolled up beside them.
"We've come a long way," Naruto said, leaning back against a tree. "A few years ago, we were just the kids nobody believed in. Now? I think we could take on the whole Academy even with gravity seals".
Hinata smiled softly, her confidence shining through. "We've worked hard, Naruto-kun. Whatever happens tomorrow, I'm ready."
Naruto turned to her, his expression serious. "Hinata, I know they'll still look down on us. But that's their mistake. We don't have to prove anything to them. We're ready."
Hinata smiled softly, her confidence radiating in a way that was rare for her. "Yes, Naruto-kun. We'll use them our strength. Together."
As the two headed back to the village, they carried with them the knowledge of forbidden techniques, the strength born of adversity, and a shared determination to rise above the expectations of the world.
But beneath their masks, they were different. Smarter. Stronger. And ready to prove to everyone that they were far more than anyone had ever believed.
The team assignments might determine their partners, but nothing would stop them from forging their own path to greatness.
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