bookpower 25. Shape Transformation and Yin Release
25. Shape Transformation and Yin Release
25. Shape Transformation and Yin Release
After concluding their morning training session and setting follow-up plans, Hikari retreated to his private quarters, which, though unchanged in structure over the past three years, now housed an expanded collection of papers, books, scrolls, and various other sources of knowledge.
His access to these materials had significantly increased now that his standing within the Main Branch had been not only restored but elevated, thanks to his undeniable talents.
Having taken a moment to rest and reflect on the insights gained from the day's training, Hikari proceeded with his routine chakra control and physical exercises, adhering to the regimen he had followed diligently for the past three years.
Amidst this disciplined routine, Hikari enjoyed the privileges afforded by his enhanced status within the clan, including luxurious medical rejuvenating baths and pills that aided in his recovery and boosted his physical capabilities, as well as rich and nutritious meals designed to optimize his physical condition.
These benefits were not just marks of his elevated position but crucial components of his training, enabling him to maintain peak condition and continue pushing the boundaries.
Finally, it was time for Hikari to retreat to his personal sanctuary within his quarters—a spacious sitting and learning area that served as his mini library.
Here, surrounded by the vast knowledge accumulated by the Hyuga clan and beyond, Hikari dedicated himself to study and contemplation.
This was not merely an academic exercise but a crucial aspect of his training, as the acquisition of new knowledge and the deepening of his understanding also served to enhance his spiritual energy potential.
In this space, Hikari focused on strategizing his next steps and absorbing new information that could further his power. This process of learning was integral to his development as a shinobi, enabling him to continuously evolve and adapt his approach to combat and strategy.
'It seems that now there's a window left for my post-training routine after Takumi leaves every morning. I think it might be a good time to start practicing my chakra shape transformation proficiency, which is, in fact, just another, more advanced and difficult version of chakra control...', Hikari mused to himself.
Learning his natural affinity didn't mean he was incapable of mastering the other four elemental nature transformations; however, it meant that learning them would be significantly more challenging for him, and the results might not be as potent as if he had a natural affinity for those elements from the beginning or potent as of other 'affinity holders'.
Recognizing this, Hikari decided to steer his focus away from the other elements. Given the praises he had received from the experts within the Main Branch for his prowess in Hyuga clan techniques,
He concluded it was more strategic to hone the skills where he already showed considerable talent and potential, meaning focusing on strengths and avoiding weaknesses, at least now.
Hikari's parents had also not branched out into developing elemental chakra abilities. They concentrated on mastering the Hyuga clan's specialized techniques. His father used his above-average Byakugan vision to improve his reaction times in fights, while his mother, although also a legitimate Elite Jonin level like his father, took a slightly different route.
Akari was skilled in Hyuga techniques but also learned medical jutsu 'on the side', allowing her to heal others and even herself successfully during battles which was very rare even in the Hyuga clan. This combination of Byakugan, Gentle Fist, and medical knowledge made her particularly effective in a support role, yet capable in combat, only slightly weaker than Yoshiro.
Both were recognized as Elite Jonin and were well-known in Konoha and beyond before their deaths. Their reputations were such that they were noted in the Bingo Books with significant bounties, known not just for being basically the only Main Branch members daring to undertake missions outside the village, having their Byakugan 'free for taking' but also for their significant combat abilities.
Although strangely, they managed to self-destruct their eyes before they died and hence saved the clan from big trouble.
They even acquired what Hikari considered embarrassing nicknames, such as "The Healing Fist" for his mother and "Sharp Eye" for his father.
Hikari acknowledged the strengths and achievements of his parents, though his respect was more for their abilities and accomplishments than for them as individuals.
Their approach, focusing deeply on their strengths rather than spreading their efforts thinly over many skills, served as a practical example for Hikari.