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Chapter 32: I Want It All!
Chapter 32: I Want It All!
"I want it all!"
Tang Ping extended his right hand in a claw-like gesture and clenched it firmly.
He wasn't foolish enough to choose just one.
Whether in the future or the present, he wasn't willing to let anything slip through his fingers.
When it came to studies, he had the Clearing Agent, the ultimate cheat, so he had nothing to worry about.
Sealing techniques were notoriously difficult to learn.
But that was precisely what he excelled at.
As for crafting ninja tools?
If he were a civilian ninja, or even a non-core member of a small ninja clan, he would have found it incredibly troublesome.
These special ninja tools were different from ordinary weapons.
To carry the effects of sealing techniques, they required materials like Chakra Metal.
Such precious materials were out of reach for ordinary people.
But Tang Ping wasn't an ordinary person!
With a single word, he could get the materials he needed.
That's why he could confidently choose to have it all.
"Alright, but I won't go easy on you. If you don't take your studies seriously..."
Kushina Uzumaki raised her fist with a mischievous grin.
She wasn't the gentle type, and if Tang Ping didn't study diligently, she wouldn't hesitate to beat him up.
"I have a 'billion' points of talent in my studies, and with the beautiful and gentle Kushina-nee guiding me, how could I possibly fail to learn?"
Tang Ping showered her with flattery.
For the knowledge of sealing techniques, it was worth it.
"Tang Ping, you really do have a talent for sealing techniques. You saw right through my strengths, but I'm not as good as you say..."
Kushina's lips curved into a smile that even an AK-47 couldn't suppress.
Women, your name is "saying one thing and meaning another."
Because of Tang Ping's sweet talk, Kushina promised to design a specialized sealing technique for him as soon as she returned.
Now, do you understand the difference between me and the sealing class?
One can create sealing techniques, while the other can only use them.
This was the distinction between the Uzumaki clan's knowledge system and the ninja who merely used sealing techniques.
That's why Tang Ping valued it so much.
Unfortunately, Kushina's sealing techniques were far from the level of the previous Jinchuriki, Tsunade Uzumaki.
She was the pinnacle of sealing techniques!
She could treat the Nine-Tails as a pet, and even the most fearsome Shinobi in the Ninja Realm wouldn't dare to attack Konoha while she was alive.
However, with her long gone, Tang Ping had to settle for the next best thing.
As Kushina began to teach the basics, Tang Ping finally understood why, despite absorbing the complete knowledge of the Uzumaki clan, Konoha's sealing techniques had not developed much and were still relying on outdated methods.
It was too difficult!
Looking at the seal runes, which resembled tadpoles, made his scalp tingle.
The slightest deviation in the angle of the runes could result in a completely different effect.
Of course, this was because he was learning sealing techniques, not jutsu. If it were sealing jutsu, it wouldn't be as challenging.
Sealing techniques!
They were like pre-packaged programs, while the knowledge of sealing techniques was the art of programming those programs.
The difficulty was on a whole different level!
Even Tang Ping found himself lost and confused.
Though it's true that when pushed to the limit, people can do incredible things.
But not with math!
The knowledge of sealing techniques was no less challenging than math.
So he had to use his cheat.
Gulp!
Tang Ping pulled out a bottle of Clearing Agent from his ninja tool pouch and drank it (thanks to his recent studies in medical jutsu, he had a good supply).
Instantly, his mind became crystal clear.
Sage Mode!
In this state, his learning efficiency was maximized.
It wasn't about boosting his intelligence!
But in this state, all his focus was concentrated, and he was immune to external distractions, making his learning efficiency skyrocket.
"Ah!"
Nagato Jukai immediately noticed the change in Tang Ping, but she didn’t pry further.
Finally, after a few hours, Tang Ping had a decent grasp of the sealing techniques.
Sealing techniques were essentially the manipulation of rules! Mastering them meant you could leverage these rules to your advantage. The more complex the rule, the harder it was to manipulate.
It was like the difference between basic addition and advanced algebra; both were math, but the difficulty levels were vastly different.
After listening for a while, Tang Ping had made some progress.
"Single Seal Formation!"
After forming the seals, Tang Ping slapped his right hand on a sparrow that had been brought in as a test subject.
Chirp!
The sparrow instantly froze, as if it had turned into a toy.
The amount of chakra Tang Ping had used was comparable to that of a C-rank jutsu.
Sealing techniques were not only powerful but also extremely draining in terms of chakra.
Now it was clear why the Uzumaki clan’s sealing techniques were the most formidable. It was entirely due to their immense chakra reserves.
With their already formidable chakra, combined with the rule-like nature of sealing techniques, it was no wonder they were feared and ultimately wiped out.
"Not bad. It seems you have a bit of talent in sealing techniques, just a little slower than I was back then!"
Nagato Jukai’s gaze returned from the sparrow, and she praised him calmly. However, she was inwardly stunned.
She had spent over a week learning this basic sealing technique, which only had a demonstration effect. The fact that Tang Ping, who wasn’t from the Uzumaki clan, had learned it so quickly was truly astonishing.
"Of course, how could I compare to you, Jukai-nee? I could only learn because you taught me so well!"
Tang Ping flattered her, feeling relieved. He didn’t know if his learning pace was fast or slow.
In Sage Mode, he had nearly perfect memory and enhanced cognitive abilities, so he had understood everything much earlier. He had only slowed down to avoid suspicion.
The anime had never specified the learning speed for sealing techniques, only the difficulty.
So he felt his performance wasn’t too "exaggerated."
"Later, I’ll have Kakashi bring some books over. Take them back and study them. I’ll help you with the sealing formulas and provide guidance!"
Nagato Jukai made the arrangements.
It was rare to encounter such a sealing technique prodigy, especially one with a connection to Minato. She was more than happy to teach him.
Even the most precious jutsu had lost its meaning for her, the last remaining Uzumaki. She had no qualms about teaching them, as long as the recipient wasn’t an enemy of Konoha.
"Thank you, Jukai-nee!"
Tang Ping’s words were as sweet as honey.
To learn sealing techniques, he would do anything, even if it meant flattering her excessively or doing whatever it took to get her on his side.
He was simply reaping immense benefits.
The Third Hokage could decide whether to teach sealing techniques, but not how much to teach.
Clearly, due to his connection to Minato and his sweet talk, Nagato Jukai was preparing to genuinely impart her sealing knowledge to him.
This was high-level knowledge, the kind that could spark wars between hidden villages.
By the time Tang Ping left the training ground with a stack of books Kakashi had fetched, it was already evening.
And tomorrow was the day of the Chunin Exams.
(End of Chapter)
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