SWNOVELXO Chapter 39: Sadness
First, you must have the lightning attribute.
The nature of chakra depends on innate talent. If you have it, things come easily; if not, you'll have to exert ten to a hundred times more effort to achieve what others are born with.
For example, individuals like Himiko or Orochimaru.
Second, you need to release chakra from all the tenketsu (chakra points) in your body.
Even most Jonin can only control the release of chakra from a limited number of tenketsu. Typically, chakra is released from specific parts of the body like the hands, feet, or mouth. Prolonged releases cause immense pain.
"I was born with the lightning chakra nature. As for the second requirement…"
A glint flashed in Shimizu's eyes. Releasing chakra from all tenketsu in his body was actually quite simple for him.
With the Byakugan, he could see all his chakra points and release chakra freely.
The Hyuga clan's secret Gentle Fist technique, Eight Trigrams Palm Rotation, involves releasing chakra from every tenketsu in the body, generating a hemispherical shield that envelops both the user and the ground to repel physical attacks.
"Once I've perfected the Fire Body Flicker technique, I'll move on to researching the Lightning Release Body Strengthening."
Nohara Rin's Home
At this moment, Rin was home alone.
The curtains were drawn tight, blocking all light. The dimly lit living room felt oppressive.
Rin lay lifelessly on the sofa, her eyes vacant. She hugged her arms tightly, rubbing them incessantly as if trying to scrub away something invisible on her skin.
Her skin was already red and swollen from the friction, yet she kept rubbing.
On the floor lay a torn set of clothes, shredded into pieces—both the skirt and black top reduced to scraps.
Although she had changed into a fresh set of clothes, she continued rubbing her body, so much so that the new outfit was already crumpled and worn.
"Ugh... It won't come off... It won't come off…"
Her hoarse mumbling echoed faintly in the living room, her voice a reflection of her exhaustion and despair.
Knock, knock!
The sound of knocking came from the door.
Rin wiped away her tears, forced a smile, and went to open it.
"Welcome home, Mom and Dad."
"Uh... It's me, Rin."
The person at the door wasn't her parents but Uchiha Obito.
Scratching his head awkwardly, Obito looked at Rin's smile, feeling a bit flustered.
"Is there something you need, Obito?" Rin's eyes flickered with a trace of complicated emotion as she recalled what Shimizu had once said.
"Blame Obito for this."
That phrase echoed in her mind.
Rin shook her head vigorously. How could she recklessly blame someone else? Clearly, Shimizu was the real monster here!
"Did you catch a cold?"
Obito noticed Rin's hoarse voice and remembered how she hadn't gone out much during the school break. He suspected she might be ill.
"A little," Rin replied, suppressing the urge to rub her skin again. She asked once more, "Why are you here?"
"My grandma bought a bunch of apples, but I can't finish them, so I brought some over."
Obito pulled out a fruit basket from behind his back.
"I don't... Fine, thank you."
Rin initially wanted to refuse, but then she reconsidered. If she didn't accept it, Obito would likely keep coming back to bother her.
She wasn't in the mood to humor him. All she wanted was to study the medical knowledge Shimizu had given her, master it, and get the rest of the material. That way, she'd never have to see Shimizu again.
The thought of possibly ending up on a team with Kakashi after graduating brought a glimmer of hope to Rin's otherwise despairing heart. She would start anew after graduation.
Yes, she had already submitted her early graduation application to her Chunin instructor.
When this nightmare ended, everything would be over.
"Hehe, as long as you accept it, Rin!" Obito beamed.
Not rejecting a gift meant she didn't dislike him. That was a theory he'd gleaned from books meant for adults at the bookstore.
Uchiha Compound
Shimizu finally prepared for another simulation.
[Simulation count: 1. Do you wish to begin the Perfect Life Simulation?]
"Start," said Shimizu.
He was eager to see if he could unlock the Fire Body Flicker technique this time.
Simulation Log
Day 1: Nohara Rin visits your home, and you continue using medical knowledge as leverage against her.
Day 2: A patient with a rare illness arrives at Konoha Hospital. While other doctors struggle, you recall a solution mentioned by Yakushi Nonou. Biwako Sarutobi notices your skilled medical ninjutsu and sees potential in you.
Day 3: You continue spying on Kakashi to learn the Hatake clan's kenjutsu.
Day 4: You successfully complete a mission.
Day 5: You hear that Kurenai Yuhi graduated early and are pleased she hasn't given up, allowing your "dog training" plan to proceed.
Day 6: Obito challenges you to a duel, and you defeat him easily.
Day 7: You refine your chakra at home.
Day 8: You buy a scratchcard and win second prize.
Day 32: Fugaku pressures you again after noticing you've diverted your focus on training other jutsu.
Day 33: You narrowly avoid being bitten by a dog, and Inuzuka Tsume apologizes for the incident.
Day 62: You go to the bathhouse to relax.
Day 63: You call Rin over and mention that you're feeling irritable and need her help to calm down.
Day 64: You feel completely refreshed.
Day 85: You give Kushina Uzumaki a massage, and she rewards you with a tip.
Day 86: Kushina's Nine-Tails stirs violently within her, but the ANBU intervenes just in time.
Day 87: The Nine-Tails stirs again near the hospital, and you use your ocular powers to calm it temporarily. The Nine-Tails feels uneasy, recalling a certain man.
Day 88: You defeat Hyuga Tokuma in a duel and secretly learn techniques involving the Byakugan.
Day 89: You lend a large sum of money to Tsunade, hoping to gain something valuable in return.
Day 90: Tsunade flees the village at dawn to avoid repaying her debt.
Day 229: During a mission, you stumble upon the portal connecting the Otsutsuki clan's domain and Earth.
Day 230: You arrive on the Moon but are chased by the Otsutsuki clan.
Day 231: You try to reason with them using your Byakugan, but they continue their pursuit.
Day 232: You die on the Moon due to chakra depletion and suffocation.
Simulation Results:
Reward Options:
Byakugan
Your body's chakra network
Moon soil
"Such a random death…" Shimizu muttered, speechless.
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