"Collapsing Flow. Currently, I can gather the power of the water flow at a single point, blast it forward, and then have it explode."
Masahiko explained his goal. "I have two ideas for the next step: one is to strengthen the frontal impact, and the other is to drive the power into the opponent's body before it erupts..."
The latter was somewhat similar to the techniques of the Gentle Fist.
Senju Tobirama had seen this from the previous moves.
"Your idea is good, but your Chakra reserves aren't that abundant. Let's not consider the first option for now. I'll teach you the knack for compressing Chakra..."
The core of many of his Water Release Ninjutsu was compressing Chakra.
Techniques like Water Severing Wave and Hard Vortex Water Blade were of this type.
Masahiko listened intently, occasionally attempting the moves while being guided and corrected by Senju Tobirama.
Time passed quickly.
Soon—
[One minute remains. Please make the most of your final minute!]
A hint of regret appeared on Senju Tobirama's face.
"Time is almost up. I can't help you any further."
"However, the technique of compressing Chakra is universal across all jutsu. I hope it helps you."
Afterward, he smiled.
"I hope your research finds a smooth path."
"Thank you for your help!"
Masahiko bowed slightly.
Although it was only a brief hour, Senju Tobirama had done everything possible to teach him, helping him master the techniques of Chakra compression and Water Release.
This included not just Chakra control, but also how to compress it, using hand seals as aids, and so on... Through Senju Tobirama's logic, Masahiko also understood why the Anbu couldn't master the Hard Vortex Water Blade.
The true Hard Vortex Water Blade was the state after Senju Tobirama had simplified many steps.
If an ordinary person wanted to learn it, the best way was to trace back through the hand seals and Chakra control, mastering the technique from the beginning.
Just like the Flying Thunder God and the Flying Thunder Formation.
What was even more valuable was—
Besides being a genius, Senju Tobirama could explain every detail clearly; he was an incredible teacher.
Masahiko felt deep admiration and gratitude.
At this moment, Senju Tobirama smiled:
"You are a Ninja of Konoha, right? What position do you hold? Anbu? A Jonin squad leader?"
"My name is Yagyu Masahiko. I'm a taijutsu teacher at the Ninja Academy. I just joined this year."
Masahiko answered.
A look of blank surprise and bewilderment appeared on Senju Tobirama's projection. "Are the requirements for the Ninja Academy so high now?"
"Uh, I might be an exception."
Masahiko replied.
'Senju Tobirama' smiled and said, "No matter. I'm just a projection anyway; my memories won't reach the Pure Land."
"Your Fluid Cloak should be a type of flowing armor."
"If your Chakra is insufficient, you can consider Sealing Jutsu or even Tailed Beast Chakra."
"The other version of Collapsing Flow could also be high-pressure water cutting..."
As he spoke, his figure slowly faded away.
Masahiko watched him disappear, lost in thought for a long time as he began to realize something.
Senju Tobirama's projection... while not the original body and having no direct connection to the Senju Tobirama in the Pure Land, possessed nearly all the memories and thought processes of the original.
The other's wisdom and ideas would change according to the projection's personality; it wouldn't necessarily be as single-mindedly helpful as an intelligent projection.
"There are pros and cons, but..."
"Used correctly, these can actually be advantages."
Overall, the personalized projection was much stronger!
Masahiko marveled inwardly.
Afterward, he sat down and organized his thoughts.
After all the information repeatedly surfaced in his mind, he began to research and experiment. In just a moment, he had mastered the techniques of Wave Riding Strike.
At the same time—
[Wave Riding Strike: Proficient]
It leveled up!
Masahiko felt refreshed and continued to practice Collapsing Flow.
As 'Senju Tobirama' had said, compared to the Fluid Cloak, Collapsing Flow was easier to refine and master.
In the training space, he used and tested it repeatedly:
"Compress."
"Compress even more!"
Boom!
The tip of the vortex rapidly converged into a single point, like a high-pressure water drill.
With a punch, a small crater formed on the floor of the training space, with a tiny, subtle hole clearly visible at the bottom.
Success!
Masahiko let out a breath.
But then, he felt a sharp pain in his fist. Several cuts from the water flow appeared on the back of his hand.
"After compressing the Chakra, the density and speed of the water flow undergo a qualitative change. The lethality spikes, but the difficulty of control also multiplies..."
A double-edged sword.
He sat in the training space, thought for a moment, and then began to try another Ninjutsu—
Condensing water at his fingertips to form highly concentrated bullets... The next day, atop the Hokage Rock.
After finishing his classes, Masahiko immediately came here to crouch. He practiced his Chakra control techniques while observing the Hokage Building from above.
In the afternoon—
From the side of the Hokage Building, a conspicuous figure slowly walked into the building.
Danzo!
Masahiko perked up and immediately focused his attention.
Soon, a Ninja dressed as an Anbu arrived using Body Flicker, heading from the rooftop into the interior of the building.
Normally, he wouldn't have cared.
But today... this person might be Shisui.
However.
In his memory, Shisui's incident didn't happen right after the talk, but later when he was called out by Danzo again.
This... "I can't just keep tailing them, can I?"
Masahiko frowned.
It wasn't realistic.
Both Shisui and Danzo were top-tier Ninjas in the Ninja World with extraordinary strength. How could they possibly let him tail them?
That was a dead-end method.
He thought for a moment and quickly came up with an idea... A moment later, that Anbu left the Hokage Building and headed toward the Uchiha Clan's compound.
Not far from the compound, he had already removed his Anbu mask.
"Shisui is back!"
"Yes, Granny Tana. How have you been lately?"
Shisui greeted her with a smile.
The old lady naturally nodded with a smile.
"By the way, I heard the Clan Leader was looking for you recently."
"Yes, I'll go right away."
Shisui nodded slightly.
After greeting everyone one by one and walking past this street, the expression on his face became more determined.
For these clansmen... he had to prevent the worst-case scenario!
Shisui had just walked forward a bit and turned the corner into the alley leading to the Clan Leader's house.
Suddenly, a Kunai was shot down from above.
He immediately activated his Sharingan, but before he could see the situation clearly, the opponent vanished like a phantom.
The previous position was in a nearby attic.
A Shadow Clone?
Shisui frowned, then looked down and saw a piece of paper pinned by the Kunai.
He bent down to pick it up.
"I know your plan, but it won't save the Uchiha."
"A word of advice: Watch out for Danzo!"
"If you must meet with Danzo, it's best to stay near the Konoha Village river or flee toward the riverside."
Shisui's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but be startled. He immediately crumpled the note in his hand.
A second later, he slowly opened it again.
The handwriting... he didn't recognize it.
It wasn't written by a member of the Uchiha Clan!
Who could it be?
Shisui's heart went "thump-thump," and his eyelids couldn't stop twitching.
Someone who knew his plan... an Anbu who might have been present today?
No.
That's not right!
Within the Anbu, some were the Hokage's people, and others were Danzo's people.
Neither side would warn him in such a manner after finding out.
It was a fourth party!
Whose spy was it?
Who was he?
What did he want to do?