The training was still ongoing, but now Seisuke was training alone. After giving some guidance, Orochimaru had plunged back into his laboratory, as if there was something incredibly fascinating in there. Well, indeed, there was.
"Wind Release: Wind Cutter Technique!"
After Seisuke finished forming the hand - seals, an invisible wind blade flew out from his hand. The wind blade instantly cut through a small tree as thick as a bowl. The cut was neat and smooth, and the tree "left" without any pain...
"How on earth do I attach Wind - Release chakra to a weapon? I'm completely out of ideas." Rubbing his hair, Seisuke plopped down on the grass.
He had already tried attaching chakra to a kunai, but if he wasn't careful, the Wind - Release chakra would disperse. Compressing it and maintaining a specific shape was extremely troublesome.
Orochimaru was in the laboratory. He probably wouldn't come out for several days. This was his daily routine. He relied on military rations pills for food and drink. Although they tasted bitter, Orochimaru was a man with great ambitions, and this bit of bitterness was nothing to him. He was fully focused on his research.
Seisuke was now in a self - directed training mode, but it wasn't so bad.
"No, I need someone's help."
At this moment, a somewhat lewd... , a tall and imposing figure came to his mind!
Jiraiya, one of the Sannin of Konoha, known as "One - Yellow".
He was often seen in various kabuki districts, izakayas, hot springs, and places with many young ladies in Konoha.
Seisuke managed to spot Jiraiya on the rooftop of his own house.
Why on the rooftop of his house?
Because his house was three - storey high. If one wanted to, they could easily see into some open - air hot springs. But for those with poor eyesight, it was impossible to see the beautiful scenery in the hazy mist. But who was Jiraiya?
He was the personal disciple of the Third Hokage, one of the Sannin of Konoha! He wasn't just a figure with an empty reputation.
His eyes had been honed through countless experiences, comparable to the Monkey King's Fiery Golden Eyes. That bit of mist was nothing to him.
"So, Lord Jiraiya, did you come to my rooftop just to peep?"
"Of course... Cough! No!" He coughed and said, "This is your rooftop?"
"Of course." Seisuke nodded.
"Damn it, you kid actually have such a great place. Kid, I'm here to visit you. Pour me a cup of tea."
"Hey, what's with that tone? If you're really here to visit, don't just stay on the rooftop. And I really don't believe you're here to visit."
"Look into my sincere eyes. I really am here to visit."
"Yeah, yeah, I believe you!"
"What's with that perfunctory tone? Look me in the eye when you talk!"
Seisuke averted his gaze. Jiraiya was greatly affected and quickly changed the topic. "So, how was your performance in the Chunin Exams?"
"Not bad. I made it to the third round. I'm currently in special training."
Upon hearing about the special training, Jiraiya said, "Then what are you doing running back home? Go train properly. Didn't that Orochimaru teach you?"
"He did, but I can't seem to get it."
"Then go ask him."
"He's not around!"
"Then go train! Didn't Orochimaru teach you?"
"He did, but I can't do it."
"Then go..."
"Enough! I don't want to go in circles anymore! Lord Jiraiya, please help me with my training!"
Jiraiya curled his lips. "No way. I'm going to gather materials. I'm planning to write a novel in my area of expertise."
Oh, so the divine book "Make - Out Paradise" is about to come out? The novel that Kakashi, the future pervert of Konoha, couldn't put down. I heard it can improve one's hand speed...
"Lord Jiraiya, there will be a reward."
"Hmm?" A glint flashed in Jiraiya's eyes. "If you transform into that big sister from last time, it's not impossible... Hehe..."
"..." Seisuke was speechless.
It felt... not worth it. Selling one's looks like this...
"Sexy Jutsu!"
Wasn't it easy to perform?
Is it really okay for you as a human being to be like this?
"Hehe, not bad! You're truly a genius!"
Jiraiya covered his nose and said heroically, "Ask me anything. I'll tell you everything I know."
"Well, it's like this..."
Seisuke told Jiraiya about his problem of not being able to form and maintain a wind blade of a constant length. Jiraiya thought for a moment and said, "It's just that you can't control your Wind - Release chakra with ease. In other words, your chakra control still needs improvement."
"So, what method should I use?" Seisuke asked.
"There's no shortcut in this regard. Diligence can make up for lack of talent. Don't you know the Shadow Clone Jutsu? Use shadow clones to train."
Well, it seemed he still had to put in a lot of hard work.
"I understand. Thank you, Lord Jiraiya. I'll go train now."
With that, he jumped off the rooftop and ran towards the training ground.
"Really, not even a cup of tea. Sigh, forget it. Hehe, that young lady has a great figure. Oh, it's shaking, it's shaking!!"
......
After being enlightened by Jiraiya, Seisuke realized that his chakra control was insufficient, so he needed to work hard in this aspect.
He created shadow clones and started training hard. Life was as simple and boring as that.
One week later!
"I did it!!!!"
Seisuke shouted happily. There was a barely noticeable layer of Wind - Release chakra attached to the kunai in his hand, forming a wind blade about half a meter long on the kunai.
He came to a tree, swung the kunai, and in no time, left his mark on the tree.
"Not bad. The chakra consumption isn't too severe. Well, in my current physical state, I can maintain it for about an hour and a half."
He dispersed the wind blade on the kunai and put it away. In a few days, the final round of the Chunin Exams would start. He had to prepare well. He was exhausted these days, so it was time to have a good rest.
First, he would go to Ichiraku Ramen for a meal, then go home for a bath, and have a good sleep.
He would spend the next few days like this.
As for Kurenai and Asuma, they were still training hard.
They didn't want to be left behind by Seisuke. After all, they were teammates in the same squad.
Judging from Seisuke's performance in the team battles, his strength was far from fully shown. This put pressure on Asuma and Kurenai. After all, it wasn't a pleasant feeling to be left behind by a teammate and have to follow his lead.
Yuhi Shinku looked at the two subordinates training earnestly and nodded. He knew their reluctance. While attacking, he said, "If you don't want to be left behind by Seisuke, then train with all your might. There's only one week left until the final Chunin Exams. Show me your determination and perseverance!"
"Yes!"
"Understood!"
The two withstood Yuhi Shinku's attacks and improved their strength through battles with him. This was the way they chose to enhance their abilities.