CIATB Chapter 232: Ice Affinity
Chapter 232: Ice Affinity
Chapter 232: Ice Affinity
Training Ground 3
"Well, we got plenty of water here thanks to your jutsu. So how do you want to get started?" Kakashi asked Daichi.
"You remember the Ice sword I got on our last mission?"
"Yeah it rings a bell. But I don't remember seeing you in action with that yet." The Jonin said with a chuckle. Daichi had a smile hearing that and soon he took the sword out of a scroll. The Genin still remembered the details his 'observe' skill showed him.
[Frost Sword] [Special Item: Rank A]
[The Frost Sword is a Special Ranked item created by Katsura Sadoshi. It is his greatest creation till date. This weapon is created by studying the Kekkei Genkai genetics of a member of the Yuki clan and the DNA is extracted and used in creating this sword. This sword can freeze water, create and launch massive waves of ice and more. Only someone with higher than average chakra reserves and one with high affinity to Water can use this sword. This is a melee weapon that can shoot ice projectiles and can be used both defensively and offensively.
Note: This sword was created using the blood of a member of The Yuki clan and thus it can create Ice and mimic the abilities of that clan.
Members not part of the Yuki clan can use this sword but the chakra cost is high.
Members of the Yuki clan can use this sword with minimal chakra cost.]
Daichi looked at the sword with an intense gaze. 'If I can understand the inner workings of this sword, how it uses someone's chakra into creating ice, then I'll be one step closer to achieving my goal.'
"So that's the weapon huh. That man who worked for the Lightning Twins must have been an extraordinary blacksmith to create something like this." Kakashi came close and looked at the magnificent weapon.
Daichi nodded. "Yeah. If I can figure out its secrets or at least understand some parts of its inner mechanics then I'm sure I can create my own ice techniques."
"Well then, let's get started."
Hearing his sensei, Daichi got ready. Both the teacher and student were standing on top of a small lake created as a result of Daichi's latest Rasengan variant. The Genin created a couple of shadow clones so that they could concentrate on observing the chakra flow when the sword is in use.
The real Daichi gripped the Frost sword in his right hand and channeled some of his chakra into it. He placed the tip of the sword atop the surface of the new small lake and quickly the water under Daichi began to freeze. The water underneath Daichi's feet became solid and soon it spread.
Kakashi had his Sharingan out and was keenly observing the sword in Daichi's hand. After a few seconds he came to a conclusion. 'I can't copy it. Not only does the user create Ice with no hand seals, that sword is somehow mimicking the chakra flow of the Yuki clan. It seems that man was able to harness the genetic disposition that gave the Yuki clan members their ability to use Ice jutsu and somehow artificially replicate that ability and transplant it into a sword. The vast knowledge and skills one would need to do something like that'
Kakashi watched as the ice spread in all directions from underneath Daichi. The Jonin let out a tired sigh as he thought about the situation.
'If any other village had gotten their hands on him then it would have been a disaster. It was best that he died on that ship. This is something that would tip the balance of power between nations. If weapons like this and the armor used by them were mass produced it would have soon caused an all out war.'
Daichi was unaware of his teacher's thoughts and was just focused on the weapon in his hand. The temperature in the area dropped little by little as the ice spread. Soon the ice covered over a hundred meters and in the center was Daichi. He let out a deep breath of air and he could see his breath due to the cold temperature.
The Gamer ninja waited for several seconds but he didn't get any notifications regarding the use of the sword.
'Hmm I didn't get any Ice creation notification. It seems I'll have to personally create Ice to get that affinity.'
At that moment Daichi's shadow clones came near him and one of them dispelled. Daichi got the memories of his clone and quickly analyzed what it had learned. The clones had been using chakra senses and had all their attention focused on the Frost sword.
'When using the sword they sensed the use of Wind chakra nature and Water chakra nature working in tandem. My chakra changed when it flowed through the weapon. There was something else Something that changed the properties of my chakra to help in making a new element. Hmm'
"What do you think sensei?" Daichi looked at his teacher for advice.
"That sword can somehow duplicate the Kekkei Genkai ability of the Yuki clan. It doesn't have hand seals and the way the chakra moves through the sword I can't copy the creation of Ice but" The next instant Kakashi went through several different seals.
"Ice style - Barrier Jutsu."
An ice wall suddenly sprung forth in front of Kakashi from the Ice that was created thanks to Daichi's sword.
"This is one of the jutsus I copied during a mission in the Land of Snow some time ago. There were people there not part of the Yuki clan that could use the existing Ice for their techniques." Kakashi said to his student.
"But lands with snow and ice are not that common. And I might not always get to use this sword. So what happens in situations like that?" Daichi didn't say everything that was on his mind. 'This is also a test run. I need to see if I can create other complicated elements. The knowledge I would gain from this is invaluable.'
"Well Daichi, I think the solution is simple." The silver haired Jonin said with a knowing grin.
The Genin already knew what the man was going to say. "Let me guess. I need to learn how to create Ice first."
"Yup. I have an idea on how to do that. I got it from observing that sword." The Jonin gave Daichi his thoughts and the Genin was silent.
[A new skill is created with a specific action.]
[By continuously focusing your chakra to manipulate the heat of a substance, the skill Fire: Heat Manipulation has been created.]
[Fire: Heat Manipulation - (Active/Passive) (LV. 01): This is a skill created through the meticulous use of Fire chakra nature and is a subdivision of Fire Affinity. This technique will help the user increase their strength, control and speed over the heat manipulation of a substance. This skill allows the user to create, shape and manipulate heat by increasing the Kinetic energy of atoms and thus make things hotter. This process can also be used in reverse to remove heat from certain objects and cool them down.]
[Effects:]
[2% Increase in Heat manipulation and control.]
[0.5% Increase in power of Fire chakra Nature.]
[Note: The chakra used for this technique depends on the items this skill is used on.]
The grin on Daichi's face got wider as he looked at the new skill. 'With this I'll be able to increase the firepower of my Fire jutsus and even use it in a more versatile way. I have so many ideas I can't wait. But for now, I need to stay concentrated on the task at hand.'
The Genin calmed himself and got back to work. He created multiple clones and they all picked a spot and started working.
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Days passed by with Daichi making steady progress. Almost 10 days passed with non-stop day and night training and finally his efforts paid off. Daichi increased the heat manipulation skill to max level and was able to freeze a large portion of water in seconds. But it wasn't all he did.
The gamer ninja used the Frost sword dozens of times to study the chakra flow and how it uses his energy to create a new element. After a while he grasped the secrets and it was finally time to put his training and theories to the test.
"You ready Daichi?" Kakashi asked as he stood atop the river flowing through the middle of their training ground.
"Yup. Bring it."
The Jonin nodded and quickly made several seals. 'Water style - Water torrent jutsu.'
The second Kakashi made the final seal for the technique, a large spiraling torrent of water blasted out of the river and headed straight for Daichi. The Genin slightly jumped to the side and narrowly avoided the jutsu. He looked at the spiraling water jutsu that was still active and quickly brought his hands upon it.
'I need to make sure the water doesn't shred my palms. Create minimum contact and use the opportunity to maximum efficiency.'
Daichi brought his palms near the surface of the water jutsu and before Kakashi's jutsu could do any damage, Daichi used his heat manipulation ability.
The water around Daichi's palm was quickly frozen and it swiftly spread throughout the technique till it reached its origin point in the river.
Kakashi watched as Daichi's chakra overtook his water jutsu and turned it into a long spiraling ice structure. He let go of the technique and jumped to the ground.
"Ready for the next part?"
Daichi nodded to the Jonin's question and quickly made several hand signs that ended with a dog seal. "Ice style - Needle barrage."
On the surface of the newly created ice structure several ice needles formed and then launched forward with speed and lethality.
"Haha! Yes! Hell yeah!" Daichi was excited that he was finally able to successfully create Ice and copy a Kekkei Genkai ability.
"Well what do you know? It works. Well done Daichi." Kakashi was impressed with the results of their one month training. 'Not only did he create a Water version of the Rasengan, he was able to create hidden jutsus specific to the Yuki clan.'
For Daichi, at that moment two new notifications arrived.
[You have used your first Ice nature jutsu.]
[You have acquired the skill Ice Affinity.]
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