Chapter 45: Chakra Flow Analysis
After parting ways with the passionate duo, Kiyoshi made his way home, washed up, and got ready for his next mission. As he walked toward the Hokage Tower, his mind drifted to the event he had been anticipating for the past two months—the spin he had finally used last night.
Following dinner with Shigeru and his family, Kiyoshi returned home and dispelled his Shadow Clone, instantly absorbing the knowledge it had gathered. More insights into Fūinjutsu flooded his mind, along with several scrolls Shigeru had given him. The past month had been grueling—learning Fūinjutsu wasn't as simple as scribbling symbols. Every stroke had to be precise. The process required both calligraphy skills and chakra control, much like the techniques used for walking on water or climbing trees.
Fūinjutsu Training: Calligraphy & Chakra Control
✏ Calligraphy Practice:
✔ Mastering kanji writing—seals depended on perfect strokes and symbols.
✔ Practicing with ink on paper before attempting scroll inscriptions.
✔ Gradually increasing complexity—starting from basic symbols to intricate formulas.
🔹 Beginner Seals:
✔ 封 (Seal) – The foundation of sealing techniques.
✔ 解 (Release) – Used to undo seals.
✔ 貯 (Storage) – Essential for storage-based techniques.
🔹 Chakra Control for Seals:
✔ Channeling chakra into written symbols and sensing resistance.
✔ Starting with small chakra infusions before gradually increasing output.
✔ Applying basic seals to paper and testing activation and deactivation with chakra.
Even with the advantage of Shadow Clones, progress had been slow and painstaking. Each attempt reinforced the reality that mastery in Fūinjutsu was no easy feat.
Later that night, before turning in, Kiyoshi opened his Gacha Interface, checking his accumulated spins:
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[Gacha System]
Storage:
2 Rare Spins
3 Uncommon Spins
4 Common Spins
(41 empty slots)
Guaranteed Spins:
Uncommon Spin: 1 day remaining
Rare Spin: 1 day remaining
Epic Spin: 1 day remaining
A sudden system prompt interrupted his thoughts:
[1 Common Spin Available.]
Spin or Store?
Without hesitation, Kiyoshi chose: Store.
As he made his selection, the countdown for the guaranteed spins updated:
[Gacha System]
Storage:
2 Rare Spins
3 Uncommon Spins
5 Common Spins
(40 empty slots)
Guaranteed Spins:
Uncommon Spin: 5 days remaining
Rare Spin: 20 days remaining
Epic Spin: 60 days remaining
With patience, Kiyoshi continued stacking his rewards—until finally, he secured something special:
[Storage: 1 Epic Spin] (49 empty slots)
His eyes lingered on the Epic Spin.
A new system prompt appeared:
[1 Epic Spin Available.]
Spin or Store?
Taking a deep breath, Kiyoshi selected: Spin.
The Gacha wheel spun rapidly, its sections gleaming with powerful possibilities. His heart pounded in anticipation. Then, in a flash of light, radiant words materialized before him:
[Congratulations! You have obtained: Chakra Flow Analysis – Epic Tier!]
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[Chakra Flow Analysis – Epic Tier]
✔ Allows the user to perceive chakra movement inside an opponent's body.
✔ Analyzes chakra usage in real time, predicting an enemy's next jutsu.
✔ Highly effective against high-speed opponents and deceptive ninja techniques like clones.
✔ Counters Genjutsu by detecting irregularities in chakra flow.
🔹 Notable Users: High-level sensor types, Sharingan/Rinnegan users, and certain Kage-level shinobi.
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Kiyoshi's breath hitched. This ability was on par with some of the strongest sensory techniques in existence. With Chakra Flow Analysis, he could sharpen his combat awareness to an entirely new level.
A smirk tugged at his lips.
"This… is going to be fun."
With that, he shut off the interface and turned in for the night, eager for what tomorrow would bring.
As Kiyoshi walked toward the Hokage Tower, he couldn't resist testing his newly acquired Chakra Flow Analysis on everything around him.
He focused on the pedestrians first—civilian chakra networks were simple, flowing steadily without much fluctuation. Their movements were ordinary, unhurried.
Then, he turned his gaze toward a few passing ninjas. Their chakra pathways were sharper, more defined. He could see the subtle way they channeled chakra into their legs for efficiency, even when just walking. Some had refined control, while others had small inefficiencies—wasted energy here, slight irregularities there.
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While using Chakra Flow Analysis on the way to the Hokage Tower, Kiyoshi observed the chakra signatures of pedestrians, shinobi, and even the occasional cat or dog. The ability to perceive chakra flow in real-time was fascinating, revealing subtle differences between trained ninjas and civilians. However, his musings were cut short as he arrived at the tower, where Kenshiro-sensei, Mikoto, and Ryota were already waiting.
After a brief exchange of greetings, the team followed Kenshiro inside. Expecting to head toward the mission assignment desk as usual, the three genin were surprised when their sensei led them up a flight of stairs instead. The realization hit them at the same time—they were heading to the Hokage's office.
Kiyoshi exchanged a glance with his teammates, both of whom looked equally perplexed. Before they could voice their curiosity, Kenshiro stopped in front of the door and turned to them. His expression was serious.
"Today's mission is being personally assigned by the Hokage," he informed them. "That alone should tell you how important it is. Stay calm and pay close attention."
The weight of those words sank in as he pushed open the door, leading them inside.
Seated behind a desk covered in scrolls and reports, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, studied a document with sharp, calculating eyes. The room was silent except for the faint rustling of paper. Even after they entered, Hiruzen remained focused on his reading, his expression unreadable. The tension stretched for a few more moments before he finally set the scroll aside, his gaze shifting to them.
His hardened expression softened slightly as he leaned back in his chair. He folded his hands together and spoke in a calm yet authoritative voice.
"I'll get straight to the point. Your mission is border patrol," Hiruzen said, scanning their faces. "Lately, there have been inconsistencies in reports coming from that area. It could be nothing—or it could be something serious. Your job is to find out which."
The three genin remained silent, absorbing the implications. A long-term mission outside the village… something like this was usually assigned to more experienced teams.
"This will officially be recorded as a standard border patrol assignment," the Hokage continued. "However, your true objective is to uncover any hidden threats. If you encounter anything beyond your capabilities, do not engage—send word immediately. If the situation allows, eliminate the threat." His gaze darkened slightly. "But above all else, do not be reckless."
He let his words settle before nodding. "That is all. You are dismissed."
With that, the team gave a respectful bow and exited the office. The weight of their assignment lingered in the air between them—this was no ordinary mission.