bookpower 3. Conversation about The Byakugan
3. Conversation about The Byakugan
3. Conversation about The Byakugan
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As the previous thoughts circulated in his mind, Hikari's expression suddenly changed. A sharp pain pulsed across his eyes, causing his youthful face to contort into a big frown.
Simultaneously the veins around his eyes receded as the piercing gaze of the dojutsu faded away. His eyes returned to their normal white appearance, characteristic of the Hyuga clan.
Quickly observing the change in Hikari, Takumi responded with a reassuring tone, "Don't worry, Hikari-kun. You've just awakened your Byakugan, and at such a young age, without any kind of training to control these eyes, it's normal that you've overexerted them quickly."
"You should be able to activate the Byakugan again after some rest. Probably later today or tomorrow morning after you take a sleep. The discomfort you're feeling now will also fade in a few minutes or half an hour at the longest, so you don't need to worry about that, just hold on and try to acclimate for similar situations in the future. After all, in our clan, it happens a lot.", Takumi continued informing him, alluding to situations of their dojutsu potential overuse.
"Also, the more you activate it in the future, the better you will instinctively get at efficiently controlling it, as well as using it for longer durations, even without any outside guidance.",
"But, going to the failure is never good. You should use those eyes in the future as much as possible to improve them, however, you should never go to complete overexertion and failure like today. There are better methods and protocols for strengthening them...",
Takumi continued speaking for quite a while, after seeing Hikari was silent and eagerly listening to his explanations. It was obvious that he started hinting at something like training him again.
Takumi patiently dispelled all of Hikari's concerns in a simple way without withholding any information. Something that reassured Hikari quite well and led him to respond similarly.
"I understand, Takumi-sensei, thank you for all the clarification... And... If your offer is still valid, this junior would like to ask for you to guide me to the right way of using these eyes in the right way, amongst other similar things, in the future as well...", Hikaru unnaturally voiced.
Hikari finally responded after carefully listening in silence for a while to all that valuable information. He decided that it was best to be direct at this time to connect all the possible sudden changes in his personality to this exact incident that brought him into this coma.
His voice carried a note of gratitude and slight determination, though a slight frown still lingered on his face due to the previous matter. This confirmed Takumi's accurate guess about the discomfort that remained even after Hikari had deactivated his Byakugan now.
Not only that, Hikari felt like his eyes were already seeing multiple sights of the Elder inside the room due to the temporary loss of vision caused by his first official use of his Byakugan.Visitt for the latest updates
After hearing Hikari's response, Takumi, who had maintained his usual stern and composed demeanor, softened his tone further, indicating another shift in his attitude towards the young Hyuga, "Of course, the offer stands..', He said, his voice carrying a slight satisfaction.
"I've mentioned before that as soon as you're ready to begin, we can start your official training, covering various areas you might be interested in related to our clan's expertise.",
"Our job as elders is to help grow and support new talents in the Main Branch and the Hyuga clan, just like you. Waking up your Byakugan so young is very important, and it would be a big waste for our clan if we didn't help someone with your abilities reach their full potential.
"If we don't help someone like you, then who should we help? So, I'll be the one to officially teach you in the future, Hikari-kun, nice to know you again. You can ask me anything now."
"Then please, I would like you to tell me more most important information about the Byakugan dojutsu that I awakened, in general, Sensei, that you think would be the most valuable to me both now and overall for my future development...", Hikari immediately replied.
However, Hikari still had more questions, "Then, what would be the first step after I've mastered activating and deactivating the Byakugan perfectly?",
He asked, putting on the act of a slightly curious child. He knew he needed to play this part; it was essential for gathering as much information as quickly as possible, allowing him to strategize more effectively later when left alone in this room, he planned to waste no time.
Takumi didn't seem bothered by Hikari's question and responded openly, "That next step would be to learn how to use each of the Byakugan's three main abilities separately, instead of activating them all at once like you just did.",
"Using long-range vision, clairvoyance, and 360-degree vision simultaneously puts a lot of stress on both your eyes and chakra reserves. Remember, you're still a child, and even we, the strongest shinobi in the Hyuga clan, typically use only one of these abilities at a time during battles or similar situations.",
"This, too, is something that comes with practice and chakra control, just like activating and deactivating your Byakugan.",
"Eventually, you'll be able to switch between these three 'modes' of Byakugan functionality with just a quick one-handed seal, or perhaps even without any seals at all, judging by your level of talent. I'll send you some materials on this process as well so you can start getting familiar with it sooner.",
Takumi maintained a patient and instructive demeanor, speaking with the clarity and precision of a seasoned teacher. And it was as if, his eyes, though usually stern, held a flicker of encouragement, reflecting his confidence in Hikari's potential to master this quite easily.
'Yes, I kind of saw this answer coming... It's what I expected. And I need to remember that, no matter how strong my spiritual energy might be, I'm still just a child, and it hasn't reached its peak yet. So, I must use the Byakugan abilities wisely and efficiently...',
Hikari reflected internally. He understood that beyond the overall chakra capacity, the capacity of one's spiritual energy, or yin release capacity, he theorized, played a crucial role in the majority of dojutsu techniques, apart from the biological/genetic inheritance of the dojutsu as a Kekkei Genkai.
Therefore, in theory, he could potentially utilize all three Byakugan modes to a greater extent than the rest of the Hyuga clan in the future, thanks to the unique function of his combined soul. However, for the time being, he had to acknowledge his current limitations as a child.
Hikari was aware that beyond the three main and most commonly used functionalities of the Byakugan, all Byakugan users also typically gain the ability to see with incredible clarity, Hikari suspected that his early awakening and the numerous advantages he possessed might result in a 'purer' form of the Byakugan compared to other members of the Hyuga clan.
He theorized that this would allow him to observe the world with even greater detail than them in the future which was very useful for various purposes.
Imagine the advantages when everything becomes sharper to the observer: distances become easier to gauge, colors more vivid, and the mind processes visual information at a speed beyond the norm.
In the thick of a high-intensity battle, especially with capabilities surpassing those of other Hyugas, such enhancements could prove invaluable.
Consider the strategic edge gained when one can see in low light as if it were daylight, or adjust effortlessly to blinding brightness without hindrance.
Hikari, with his unique blend of sociological insight from his previous life and the innate observational prowess granted by his Byakugan, felt like he could indeed become a master of psychoanalysis on the battlefield, both political and physical.
His ability to read and exploit the subtlest cues in an opponent's demeanor could offer him unparalleled strategic depth, allowing him to anticipate and counter moves before they are even made. This combination of psychological acuity and physical skill could set Hikari apart.
'Also, if a skillful Byakugan user really pushes how well they can process what they see, they might feel like time is slowing down, letting them catch every detail and react perfectly. That was something my stupid father could do for a while during his battles and that's why some people even called that he was on par with Sakumo Hatake in reaction speed, because of it.',
'This skill made him one of the strongest in the Hyuga clan, maybe the strongest before he died since the Patriarch is pretty old and not at his best anymore. So, If I can also develop this skill because of my very pure Byakugan, and that genetic predisposition, to an even greater level, then being as fast as someone like Minato Namikaze, in reaction speed, could definitely happen...', Hikari thought excitedly while now waiting for Takumi to speak again.
However, Takumi's next words took Hikari by surprise, "So, what do you think about that kid who beat you up like this into a blackout? What do you plan to do about that?",
Takumi suddenly asked, completely changing the subject. His poker face remained unchanged, stern, and unreadable.
This abrupt shift in conversation, touching on a sensitive topic, caught Hikari off guard a little if he was being honest.