Don't own Naruto, Fairy Tail or GARO, The Gamer or The Simpsons! Do own my OC's! I don't profit from this but I do enjoy getting reviews. Flames will be fed to Garo or maybe Igneel and Co.

Note: The Leaf Exercises in this chapter were borrowed with permission from Amorphis760 and his gamer story "The Root of Darkness" So thanks to him for that. Go read it! I also modified his Kunai and Shuriken skills.

You'll also notice that I put a limiter on Tatsuo's power. I hope you enjoy my take on the elemental exercises.

[Time Skip or Dragon Language]

"Speech"

"Thoughts"

"Non Dragon Summon/Demon/Bijuu/Pissed Person Talking"

Jutsu / System Message


Chapter 5: Second Stage Continued!

As the day was only half over, Neko took me back to Butterfly and did the overlooked evaluation tests. My strength, stamina, agility, and triple checked my chakra recovery during meditation, ya know standard stuff. Or not. I'd been given a blank mask to wear during training.

Then Butterfly handed me a small square of paper and told me to channel some chakra. I looked at it for a moment and then remarked "You might want to call Hokage-sama back here… trust me." A runner was sent as the paper was yanked from my hands as though I'd just rip it or something. I don't know, Butterfly was odd in some ways. I chalked it up to an ANBU thing… or was it a Shinobi thing?

Hmm…

Hiruzen didn't seem that surprised to be back. "So, what I am doing here?" I motioned to the chakra paper.

"I didn't want to have to do this multiple times." I admitted before gripping the paper between my thumb and index fingers. I could feel all eyes on me as I channeled the smallest possible amount of chakra into it.

The paper might have well exploded. It sort of did actually. It first sliced neatly into 100 squares. 25 squares then burst into bright blue flames, 25 more wrinkled into tiny mini balls. The last 50, 25 of which crumbled to dust so fast it could have been mistaken for the ashes of the fire, and the remaining pieces became soaked to the point of leaving actual water drops.

But that wasn't was what made the Hokage cheer and throw his hands up in the air. Nope. It was when the bits of earth and water paper made contact and rapidly mixed, sprouting a small blooming flower.

I heard what sounded like lots of choking coughs from the others in the room. Garo looked at me in confusion. ["Why is the flower good?"]

["I have no idea… but I sure someone will tell us shortly"] That would be correct as another sheet of chakra paper was thrust into my hand.

"Again. We must be certain!" I shrugged and fed it chakra while mentally complaining that "I said I didn't want to it multiple times."

The exact same thing happened. And it happen the same a third time. When a fourth piece was shoved at me I threw my hands up and refused.

"How many times do you need to see it to confirm whatever it is you want?" I snapped. Granted it took a mere 2 chakra each time but it was principal of the thing. "So glad I made you bring Hokage-sama back." I added "Who knows how many more times you'd make me do it if he wasn't here."

That seemed to snap everyone in the room back from whatever confused or happy place they were in. I made a set of five clones and sent them to Naruto. Currently all but one had popped due to play or lack of chakra and Naruto was starting to get a bit panicky.

Hiruzen coughed a bit to bring focus back to him. He then explained to me about the Shodai Hokage and the power of Mokuton or Wood Release. This then went it an explanation about the Bijuu, or Tailed Beasts and finally about Naruto being the Jinchuriki of the Kyuubi. Then I was given the warning about Village Secrets and S-Ranks especially.

I listened, nodding when appropriately. I calmly remarked that my true nature was an S-Rank Secret as well. The room when silent at that. I glanced at the clock and noticed it had been about four hours since the first set of testing. Had they really forgotten? I was fairly sure it was yes, when the Hokage coughed again and focused on the floor.

"I might have forgotten to mention this but I don't need to sleep either. I can but it's not needed. Same with food. Blood-line turned my stomach into a black hole or something." I stated calmly as the Hokage groaned and the room broke into chatter. Finally the Hokage regained order and hammered out a training schedule between several different ANBU.

Inu, or Hatake Kakashi, would train me in elemental chakra in the morning. Neko, or Uzuki Yugao, would train my weapon skills and should I prove capable focus on Kenjutsu in the afternoon. Tenzo would train me in Mokuton at night. All 'three' would mix in Taijutsu via alternate days.

Inu would swap with Tori every week, and Neko would switch with Kuma. Sadly, due to the rarity of Mokuton, Tenzo had no replacement. I assured him that if he needed a break to let know. Sunday was a 'break' day to rest and recover. I politely ignored the fact that it was more for my teachers than me.

The Hokage handed me a large scroll and told me to carefully unseal it at home. It held knowledge to further my goals. Tenzo gave me a couple small scrolls and apologized that he would have to switch his sleep schedule for my training. The scrolls contained two Mokuton Jutsu that I should 'eat' but not practice yet.

I was permitted to leave and told that I would be given two connecting 'rooms' to my current home to practice in and care for Naruto. I was greeted by a happy Naruto in the arms of a bunshin "nii-nii is back! Down pop-nii!". With a grin my bunshin placed the boy on the floor and dispelled. As did the remaining clones. After getting Naruto settled and feeding both he and Garo, I set to work unsealing the scroll.

Seven smaller scrolls popped into existence. Five had colored bands around them. Looking closer, I could see the Kanji for each element on one. The sixth had the Kanji for 'seal' on it. I opened that one and six books, plus a starter sealing kit appeared. The title of Fuinjutsu for Beginners Volume X clued me in. I opened the first volume and ate it. I did this for each successive one in turn. It seems that maxing my Calligraphy was the prerequisite to learning the series.

I ate the Mokuton Jutsu's Tenzo gave me and learned:

Mokuton: Mokujōheki (Wood: Domed Wall)

Mokuton: Sashiki no Jutsu (Wood: Cutting Sprig)

I took a glance at the final scroll. It had the Kanji for 'Spy' on it. I decided to set that aside until Naruto was asleep. Opening the first five scrolls one by one, I learned the following:

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Katon: Endan (Fire: Flame Bullet: C-Rank)

Katon: Gōkakyū no Jutsu (Fire: Great Fireball: C-Rank)

Katon: Gōenka (Fire: Great Flame Flower: B-Rank)

Katon: Kaen Senpū (Fire: Flame Whirlwind: A-Rank)

Raiton: Raijū Tsuiga (Lightning: Lightning Beast Running: C-Rank)

Raiton: Jibashi (Lightning: Electromagnetic Murder: C-Rank)

Raiton: Gian (Lightning: Spear Shot: B-Rank, Changed name of Kakuzu's Technique)

Raiton: Kage Bunshin no Jutsu (Lightning: Shadow Clone: A-Rank)

Suiton: Teppōdama (Water: Gunshot C-Rank)

Mizu Bunshin no Jutsu (Water Clone: C-Rank)

Suiton: Suiben (Water: Water Whip: B-Rank)

Suiton: Suiryūben (Water: Water Dragon Whip: A-Rank)

Futon: Daitoppa (Wind: Great Breakthrough: C-Rank)

Fūton: Reppūshō (Wind: Gale Palm: C-Rank)

Futon: Kazenokabe (Wind: Wind Wall: B-Rank; Made up the name of the technique)

Futon: Kaze no Yaiba (Wind: Blade of Wind: A-Rank)

Iwa Bunshin no Jutsu (Rock Clone: C-Rank)

Doton: Iwadeppō no Jutsu (Earth: Gunshot / Rock Bullets: C-Rank)

Doton: Doryūheki (Earth: Mud Wall: B-Rank)

Doton: Yomi Numa (Earth: Swamp of the Underworld: A-Rank)

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Except that I couldn't learn any of the B or A Rank Jutsus. They required mastery of certain C-Ranks before I could learn the B. It would seem to be mastery of the B would be required for the A. It made sense. I would have to walk before I could run. Or at least not kill myself with a super-powerful out-of-control jutsu. I stuffed the unused scrolls into my inventory. I looked at the clock and smiled.

"Naruto! Time for bed!" I called as the normally happy boy pouted up at me. He still wanted to play. I picked him up with some protest. After settling him down in the crib I stayed with him till he fell asleep and then left Garo on watch duty. Ensuring my seals were up I carefully opened the scroll marked 'spy'.

[Next Morning 7:30 a.m; First Session with Inu]

With the blank mask on, I enter the room a half an hour early. I was surprised to find out the both Inu and Tori were present this early. Pointing out that Tenzo specifically told me not to practice with the scrolls he gave me, I explained about spending the night working on other stuff. The two shared a glance before Tori began to talk.

It seems that Tori wanted to see how quickly I picked up on things. To better advance my training I was told. I merely nodded. Tori also wanted to see about my Genjutsu skills. I was pretty certain that I was completely immune to them and said so. I then found myself staring into a red eye for what seemed to be a while. Tori suddenly seemed put out and Inu was looking at me with new interest. I was asked if there was a certain element I wanted to learn. I pondered for a bit before asking about Suiton and Doton. Inu asked for my reasoning.

"Because Suiton and Doton make up Mokuton. I should master the basics before trying to create something new."

Tori vanished and returned with a large pile of leaves. I was told to create two Kage Bunshins. My Kage Bunshin now cost: 300 CP for the first, Remaining clones are 30 CP each! Since I'd created two 'greater' clones, which were studier and with more chakra (800 CP each) I had one focus on Naruto and the other on sealing. They could easily create 15+ clones at a time and have them last for nearly 4 hours.

I asked why and was told that these two would 'lead' the rest. So I created two more 'greater' clones to my teachers shock. I admitted to having about 2/3 thirds of my total chakra left. Tori ordered one of the G-Clones to work on draining the moisture from a set of leaves and Inu had the other coat the leaf in earth chakra till it crumbled.

Each G-Clone made a set of 10 normal clones and the 22 copies of me set to work on learning. Inu drew breath to say something but was stopped as each G-Clone dispelled the created clones and I received two pop-ups.

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Learned Suiton Manipulation! [Passive; Level 1; Exp 0%]

Decreases cost of all water techniques by 0.25%

Increases control of water by 1%

Increases total chakra capacity by 0.1%

*Learned Water Leaf exercise (Active 6(4.75)/min) LVL 1 – 0%

Decreases time spent changing from neutral to water chakra and back again by 5%.

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Learned Doton Manipulation! [Passive; Level 1; Exp 0%]

Decreases cost of all earth techniques by 0.25%

Increases control of earth by 1%

Increases total chakra capacity by 0.1%

*Learned Earth Leaf exercise (Active 6(4.75)/min) LVL 1 – 0%

Decreases time spent changing from neutral to earth chakra and back again by 5%

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The two men looked at me in confusion. I scratched the back of my head and admitted that I'd learned the two skills already. I blinked as two thuds echoed within the room. Shrugging, I ordered the G-Clones to continue working on the exercises, dispelling every 30 minutes in groups of two, until it was mastered.

I created three more G-Clones and ordered them to start working with leaves on Katon, Futon and Raiton. I'd just walked over to Tori, who was closer, when the Futon group dispelled. Leaning down to poke him, the Katon group dispelled. Finally poking his shoulder, the Raiton group dispelled. I groaned a bit and repeated my orders that I'd given earlier.

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Learned Futon Manipulation! [Passive; Level 1; Exp 0%]

Decreases cost of all wind techniques by 0.25%

Increases control of wind by 1%

Increases total chakra capacity by 0.1%

*Learned Wind Leaf exercise (Active 6(4.75)/min) LVL 1 – 0%

Decreases time spent changing from neutral to wind chakra and back again by 5%

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Learned Katon Manipulation! [Passive; Level 1; Exp 0%]

Decreases cost of all fire techniques by 0.25%

Increases control of fire by 1%

Increases total chakra capacity by 0.1%

*Learned Fire Leaf exercise (Active 6(4.75)/min) LVL 1 – 0%

Decreases time spent changing from neutral to fire chakra and back again by 5%

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Learned Raiton Manipulation! [Passive; Level 1; Exp 0%]

Decreases cost of all lightning techniques by 0.25%

Increases control of lightning by 1%

Increases total chakra capacity by 0.1%

*Learned Lightning Leaf exercise (Active 6(4.75)/min) LVL 1 – 0%

Decreases time spent changing from neutral to lightning chakra and back again by 5%

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Seeing as I wasn't getting either man up, I sat down. Meditation had hit max level of 40 and was now 'awaiting requirements for evolution'. After about ten minutes, Inu began to stir with a groan. Sitting up he looked accusingly at me. "I could swear you told me that you mastered the Suiton and Doton leaf exercises in a minute each."

I nodded yes and motioned around the room, to all 55 of my clones. Inu looked at the newest groups and asked "are they doing the Katon, Futon and Raiton exercises? But we haven't explained them..."

"All clones are currently working on mastering the Leaf Exercises for their element." At this point the Suiton and Doton groups, minus the G-Clones, all dispelled. The two G-Clones approached us.

"Leaf Exercise is mastered Boss." Both stated "Should we dispel as well?" A softer thud told me that Inu had fainted again. I ordered the G-Clones to wait and realized that Tori was now sitting up. I approached him slowly and explained what was going on at the moment. Tori perked up and admitted that that was all they had planned for the first session. I asked about advanced exercises and was told that we'd need water and earth, a lake basically, to continue. I pressed on about the advanced exercises regarding the remaining three. To this I learned the need for candles and nails and a board.

I slowly face-palmed. And was promptly engulfed in smoke as all normal clones dispelled. Learning that I had mastered the three other leaf exercises I nodded. Tori glanced at the clock. It was just now 8:00 am.

I ordered all five G-Clones to summon and informed Tori that he should wake Inu and move behind me. As I'd decided to get tips from advanced teachers. Ensuring the two were up and safe I nodded to the G-Clones.

"Kuchiyose no Jutsu! Flame! Wind! Water! Earth! Lightning!"

Five plumes of smoke answered the call to reveal…

Rogue-kun…

Alone.

I face-faulted. And heard two coughs behind me.

[Apologies my King. Sting is tending the newest eggs while Natsu, Wendy, Serena, Gajeel and Laxus are training with…]

[The Lords right?] A affirmative nod. And two scrolls were placed at my feet. [Skiadrum-sensei had the feeling you would need elemental assistance. As such he and the other Lords wrote down exercises to due regarding each element. The basic five are in one scroll and Light and Darkness are in another.]

[Thanks. And sorry for delaying your training Rogue. Did you get my message regarding procedure here?]

[Yes my King. Very enlightening. I have shared it with the others as requested.] I nodded a picked up the scrolls as Rogue vanished.

I turned to the two behind me who now adopted innocent looks. "My summons are training. But I've been given advanced written instruction on the elements." I opened the first scroll, the one with the five. Several items, including books popped into existence. I picked up the books and learned them.

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Item Creation has gained the following at [Passive; Level 1; Exp 0%]:

'Basic Black-smith'

'Basic Armor-smith'

'Basic Jewel-smith'

'Basic Shinobi-smith'

'Basic Scale-smith'

'Intermediate Seal-smith'

'Advanced Sewing'

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Three candles, four nails, two cups and two wooden boards appeared. Five large bags as well. Along with a note to "Abuse Cloning." I couldn't help but smile. Handing the items to my five G-Clones, who placed them in pockets, I ordered them to create 10 clones. They did and placed the items into the bags before dispelling. Tori and Inu peered into a bag each to find 10 copies of the item held by the G-Clones. I ordered them to continue making 10 clones and placing the items in the bags until they themselves dispelled.

So Tori and Inu watched in amazement as a procession of clones filled the bags. Over 200 of each clone was made before the G-Clones dispelled. Inu glanced at me and asked "So… what are you gonna do with 400 glass cups?"

I grinned at him and focused my recovered chakra to form two new G-Clones. "Create 20 clones a piece and Alpha group will fill the cup with water using Suiton: Teppōdama and Beta group will do the same but use Doton: Iwadeppō no Jutsu to fill the cups with earth. From there each clone will focus on drawing the water or earth to their hand until they can hold the element completely free of the cups for at least thirty seconds. Dispel each group every 30 minutes until success or you run out of chakra. It's fine if the cups break! Just grab another from the bag."

Two salutes of "Yes, sir!" and 42 cups were in use. I turned to Inu. "I predict that the normal clones will run out of chakra and drop the cups, shattering them. I'll then pick up the fragments and recycle them later." I created a third G-Clone just for this purpose.

Sure enough, 20 minutes later and in the middle of a Taijutsu lesson, the sound of glass breaking filled the air. Sweeping followed and so did the calm rustle of the bags as more cups were removed. The two merely shook their heads in disbelief and continue the Taijutsu lesson. I smiled and obeyed the order to 'move my elbow 2 degrees left'. I finally acknowledged the blue boxes during a break.

New Skill!

Learned Beginner's Leaf Taijutsu (Passive) Level 1; Exp20%

Basic katas at the beginning level of martial arts. It won't impress anyone but at least you know it.

Increases STR, DEX and VITby 10% while using.

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New Skill!

Learned Water Drawing Exercise (Active 10(8.75/min); Level 1; Exp 0%

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New Skill!

Learned Earth Drawing Exercise (Active 10(8.75/min); Level 1; Exp 0%

Amid the sounds of cups breaking and sweeping, I continue to practice my new Taijutsu. Three hours later, my G-Clones all stopped working. I make a 'time out' motion. "Dispelling now. Beta in two." Alpha informed me as he popped, and flooded my brain with information. Two minutes later Beta popped and I gained more information.

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Suiton Manipulation! [Passive; Level 20; Exp 99%]

Decreases cost of all water techniques by 5%

Increases control of water by 20%

Increases total chakra capacity by 2.0%

*Learned Water Leaf exercise [Active 1(1 per minute); Level Max; Exp 100%]

Decreases time spent changing from neutral to water chakra and back again by 15%.

*Learned Water Drawing Exercise [Active 1(1 per minute); Level Max; Exp 100%]

Decreases time spent changing from neutral to water chakra and back again by 20%.

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Doton Manipulation! [Passive; Level 20; Exp 98%]

Decreases cost of all earth techniques by 5%

Increases control of earth by 20%

Increases total chakra capacity by 2.0%

*Learned Earth Leaf exercise [Active 1(1 per minute); Level Max; Exp 100%]

Decreases time spent changing from neutral to earth chakra and back again by 15%

*Learned Earth Drawing Exercise [Active 1(1 per minute); Level Max; Exp 100%]

Decreases time spent changing from neutral to earth chakra and back again by 20%

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With a sigh I calmly had the remaining G-Clone place all the glass fragments in one of the cup bags before dispelling. I then placed both bags (with a total of 106 cups remaining) in my inventory. Tori and Inu stared at me. I rubbed my head and created eight fresh G-Clones and had them start on the Katon, Futon and Raiton exercises.

-6400 CP!

Katon involved a set up of three candles before each clone. To start they had to light the middle one by itself, and the next step involved lighting two outer ones and avoid the 'Non Combat' candle in the middle. The last step was to control the lone middle flame and use it to light the two outer candles without melting them. A Suiton based G-Clone was there to extinguish any out-of-control flames.

Futon was the reverse. Three lit candles to start and they had to blow out only the middle. Next step was blowing out the two outer and leaving the middle burning. The final step was to be able to slice the wick of a lit candle off without blowing the flame out. A Katon clone was there to relight the candles along with a Suiton for the same reason as before.

Raiton was the trickiest. A wooden board, well grounded, and two nails about 1in apart. The clones had to draw energy from the air and create a charge that would bounce from one nail to the other. After 20 successes in a row, then the nails were moved to 3in, 5in and finally to the very ends of the boards (roughly 9in). Each move increased the number of successes needed by 10. The remaining two G-Clones were stationed to replace clones in-case of backlash dispelling.

"Time for lunch then you'll do some basic conditioning. Can you enhance your body with chakra?" Tori asked as I blinked mid-bite. I didn't answer but created three more G-Clones with orders to replace the ones caring for Naruto and working on sealing. The third clone was to rest, conserve chakra and replace the others at a later time.

I then turned back to Tori and nodded yes before focusing on eating, talking and trying to get the actual skill of chakra enhancement. "I haven't tried it much but I do understand the basics of it. I should have it-"

New Skill Created!

Chakra Enhancement (Active/Passive 20 CP per minute) Level 1; Exp 3%

Chakra can be used to enhance the physical and mental aspects of your body leading to an increased performance. Careful not to push too hard or you might break something. Mental enhancement is highly discouraged due to risk of death!

Active: Increases STR, DEX and VIT by 5%

Passive: Gradually strengthens every cell of the body over time. [+1 to All stats every year older or two level ups. Non-Retroactive.]

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I turned to Tori, still eating my lunch and grinned. "I got it." I could feel Tori's exasperation and could only shrug. With a shudder I was flooded with memories from my original Raiton G-Clone. Thankfully I'd thought ahead as one of the two 'standby' clones moved to replace the dispelled one. After a warm-up I was sent to do 100 sit-ups, 100 push-ups, 100 squats and 50 laps around the room without enhancement.

Thank heaven for the Gamers Body! Was the only thought as I finally came to a stop at 3:50 p.m. "We'll end here for today, so you've got 10 minutes to recover before Neko comes." Inu announced despite having done little more than faint and watch today. I nodded and dismissed a blue box before sitting down to meditate. I had gained +5 STR, +3 DEX, +7 AGI and +8 VIT from that workout. I carefully had my G-Clones dispel as to not overload my mind.

-/-

New Skill Created!

Physical Resistance [Passive; Level 3; Exp 3%]

Pain? What pain? You have gained a resistance to physical damage, including pain.

-3% physical damage; +6% chance of ignoring pain when injured.

Passively Boosts VIT by 10%

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I felt Inu and Tori's chakra leave and Neko's and a man entering. Kuma I'd assume. I stood up and bowed politely to them. Neko had purple hair, a contrast to my dark blue. The two merely nodded at my bow. We got to work quickly, as I learned how to handle Kunai and Shuriken as well as a practice sword.

New Skill Created!

Kunai [Passive; Level 1; Exp 15%]

You can use a kunai without stabbing yourself… hopefully.

+10% increase in accuracy

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New Skill Created!

Shuriken [Passive; Level 1; Exp 15%]

You can use a shuriken without poking an eye out… hopefully.

+10% increase in accuracy

-/-

New Skill Created!

Kenjutsu [Active/Passive; Level 1; Exp 15%]

You've learned the basics of sword handling and combat, and know which end points towards the enemy… hopefully.

+5% increase in speed

+10% increase in accuracy

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I called a break at 9:00 pm when it was Naruto's bed time. He didn't like 'pop-nii's' putting him to bed. I returned at 9:15 pm and resumed with only a nod of approval. The next time I saw a clock it was nearly midnight when pointy things finally stopped flying at me. All my new skills had hit level 10 (Max for Kunai and Shuriken). Kenjutsu was nearly 15. Neko and Kuma led me outside before leaving. I realized that it was an open field with a lake and some trees in the distance. A training ground perhaps? My musings were cut off as Tenzo silently landed in the field.

"Have a good day?" Tenzo asked, a hint of teasing in his voice. I glared at him slightly and admitted that it was interesting. And extremely productive. I informed him about training my Suiton and Doton in preparation for Mokuton. This earned me an impressed nod. I showed him my skill with each element and he had me focus on using both 'Bunshin' jutsu's to practice the 'Gunshot' jutsu's for about 4 hours. The lake helped with Suiton. From my elemental practice in the morning, I maxed each 'Gunshot' jutsu at level 20, in a half hour, and then proceeded with the other elemental Bunshin and had them spar for the remaining three and a half hours.

Tenzo looked very confused and muttered something about 'Senpai' as I created five more G-Clones and had them practice via normal clones on all the elements C-Ranks. I explained to Tenzo that my blood-line wouldn't let me learn certain jutsu ranks without mastering a lower tier. I explained that to use 'Water Whips' a B-Rank, I needed to learn how to control water chakra outside my body, via Bunshins and how to rapidly created and use water chakra to attack via the Gunshot.

Similarly, I needed to understand how to mold earth chakra quickly and force it outside my body to learn B-Rank 'Mud Wall'. This was accomplished with 'Gunshot' jutsu. But I also needed to learn how to increase the density and strength of my earth chakra, via Bunshins.

Mastery of the C-Rank jutsu was needed to properly combine and use the B-Rank. It was the same with Futon, Katon and Raiton. But that meant that I would get very very good and be able to adapt the C-Rank's into other jutsu's much more easily. With only an hour to go Tenzo declared me ready to practice Mokuton: Mokujōheki as it was the best defensive jutsu I had at the moment.

And so time marched on in this pattern. Until finally I was deemed ready for the final test.


Author's Note: There will be a small time skip next chapter and I again nearly wrote 5k. Do you like it at this length? Should i make it a bit longer (over 5k) or try to go back to around 3k. Either way I think updates will slow down a bit, to maybe once a week or twice a week, so I have some time to flesh out future chapters.