Multiverse Skill System

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The day after the mission was completed, as if it had been preordained, Kakashi reappeared in Yi Shuihan's sight. To Yi Shuihan's surprise, Sasuke also came, as if everything that had happened before was a lie.

Of course, Naruto and Sakura were also there. Naruto was very happy to see Yi Shuihan again, while Sakura still spent most of her time gazing at Sasuke with a lovesick expression.

Those with severe poisoning are basically beyond saving.

"I heard the Chunin Exams are coming up soon, Naruto, have you guys registered yet?"

"The Chunin Exams!?"

Naruto cried out in surprise, clearly astonished.

“I haven’t talked to them about this yet, but as their mentor, I don’t recommend they participate. It’s too early for them.”

Having not experienced battles with Zabuza and Haku, Naruto and Sasuke's strength had not grown as much as expected, so Kakashi did not intend for them to participate in the Chunin Exams.

"Why is that? Kakashi-sensei, I'm already very strong. If I participate in this Chunin Exams, I'm sure I can pass and become one of the best. Please let us participate!"

Naruto looked at Kakashi pitifully, as if he was determined to pester him until he agreed.

Sasuke looked at Kakashi with anticipation, while Sakura hesitated for a moment before reaffirming her stance.

They didn't know how brutal the Chunin Exams were; people could die from them. They thought it was the kind of exam where failing wasn't a big deal. But even if you told them the seriousness of it, Naruto probably wouldn't change his mind.

"Alright, I'll give you a chance. I'll arrange a test for each of you. If you both pass, I'll allow you to take the exam. If not, then we'll talk about it next year."

Kakashi eventually compromised, knowing that if he didn't back down, things might not go well for him today.

Kakashi didn't think they could pass the test, so he wasn't too concerned.

To be honest, this test wasn't specifically for Naruto and his two friends. All other candidates who wanted to participate in the Chunin Exams would have to undergo an internal test first. After all, the exam wasn't about prestige; it wasn't about the number of participants, but about the number of people who passed.

"Yosh, I'm going to give it my all in the exam and impress everyone!" Naruto encouraged himself, then chuckled as if he'd just thought of something.

"idiot."

Sasuke cursed as usual.

"I look forward to your performance, and I will be there to cheer you on."

Hmm, I didn't study for the last exam, so I'll catch up this time. Yi Shuihan thought to himself, especially since he definitely wanted to observe Orochimaru's Konoha Crush plan live during the best exam.

"Just watch my performance. I'm going to be the Hokage, and I'll definitely become a Chunin."

"I think there's something wrong with what you said?"

"what is the problem?"

"If it were me, I would only say that I will become the Fifth Hokage."

"why?"

Since the Fifth Hokage was Tsunade, I've long been the Fifth Hokage's man.

Yi Shuihan, of course, wouldn't tell Naruto his true meaning; he simply smiled and remained silent.

"I'm in a good mood today, so I'll share some tips with you guys. Anyone want to learn?"

"What kind of tips or tricks are they, related to poker?"

Naruto asked this question because Yi Shuihan was holding a deck of cards and playing them with great skill and flair.

"No, it's about fighting. Don't let my appearance fool you, I'm very strong."

"cut!"

Naruto didn't believe Yi Shuihan's words and shook his head directly.

"Can I learn?"

Sasuke suddenly said this, though he didn't know why he said it; there was a faint sense of anticipation in his voice.

"Of course, if you'd like."

Chapter 415, The So-Called Little Tricks

Unlike Naruto and his friends, Rao knew about Yi Shuihan's strength. Although they had never officially fought, Rao somewhat believed Yi Shuihan's claim that he was the strongest in the world based on the few times Yi Shuihan had shown his skills.

That's why Rao became interested when he heard that Yi Shuihan was going to teach some combat tips. Although he didn't shamelessly come over, he pricked up his ears and perked up, ready to hear Yi Shuihan's insightful opinions.

And so, everyone fell silent, watching Yi Shuihan and waiting for his speech.

"Then I'll begin," Yi Shuihan said, glancing around at the group. Seeing that their attention wasn't focused on him, he continued, satisfied.

"In my opinion, battles can be divided into several situations. The first is when there is a huge disparity in strength, and the strength of the two sides is completely disproportionate. No matter what method you use, you cannot defeat the other party. In this case, I can only give you one piece of advice: run if you can. The second is when there is a crushing defeat, and your strength is far superior to that of your opponent. I won't say much about this. As long as you are not stupid and seize your advantages, you will basically not lose."

"Today I'll focus on the third type, where the strength of the opponents is roughly equal or not by much. In this case, the battle doesn't begin until you actually start fighting; it begins the moment you have the thought of fighting."

At this point, Yi Shuihan glanced at everyone's expressions and noticed that, apart from Naruto who looked completely bewildered, everyone else had gained some understanding.

"Once the battle begins, you need to be careful. Before you actually start fighting, you can use other methods, such as words or momentum, to weaken the other side and gain a certain advantage. This is especially important between experts, because when the strength difference is not significant, any slight factor may be the key to the final victory or defeat."

"Of course, since the strength is roughly equal, even if the momentum is suppressed for a while, there is still a chance to turn the tide. For example, if 100 points is enough to win, then the momentum contest is about 10 points, and then the real battle begins."

"There are three things you need to pay attention to. First, manage your stamina wisely. Try not to use your ultimate moves if you can avoid it, because they waste too much stamina. Second, never reveal your trump card first. The person who reveals their trump card first often loses. Of course, if you have no choice but to reveal your trump card, you must do so unexpectedly and try to ensure a one-hit kill, so as not to give the opponent a chance to reveal their trump card."

"Thirdly, in battle, you must keep your strength unknown to others. Even if you can't hold on, you must remain tough. This will make the opponent hesitant, and that hesitation may create an opportunity for you."

These are things that anyone could say with just a little thought, and even Yi Shuihan's words are not as good as those of school teachers. However, because the speaker is Yi Shuihan, they naturally possess a magical power that makes people listen.

"We talked about the big picture before, so now let's talk about some specific tips and tricks, such as how to recover your energy in battle, which is simply how to quickly restore your strength during combat."

Finally, we've gotten to the core issue that Yi Shuihan wanted to discuss. How could Yi Shuihan just spout empty rhetoric? He had to deliver some substantial content.

Actually, it was just a little trick that Yi Shuihan came up with when he was bored. Its purpose was to speed up the recovery of chakra.

"The human body has acupoints, which I believe you all know. These acupoints each have different functions, and some acupoints, when stimulated using certain special techniques, can produce special effects, for example..."

As Yi Shuihan spoke, he suddenly pointed at Naruto.

"what are you doing?"

Naruto grumbled in dissatisfaction, feeling a slight pain where he had been touched.

The others also looked at Yi Shuihan with confusion, but the next moment they understood that Yi Shuihan did not make a move without reason.

"What's going on? Naruto, you..."

To everyone's astonishment, wisps of blue chakra began to appear around Naruto, and these chakra continued to increase.

"Ah?"

Naruto looked completely bewildered, constantly examining his own body.

"How do you feel now?"

Yi Shuihan asked.

"It was as if my chakra had been extracted on its own, and I was filled with power."

"This is the little trick I was talking about. As long as you stimulate the acupoints in a certain way, your body can automatically replenish chakra in a short period of time without you having to concentrate, so that you can continuously replenish your chakra during battle."

Yi Shuihan's words left Naruto and the others dumbfounded. Their bodies automatically generated chakra, which was simply defying the heavens.

Rao, on the other hand, was very adaptable. After all, Fist of the North Star uses pressure points to attack, so he was an expert in it. He even knew some secret techniques with similar effects.

"So? Do you want to learn?"

The answer was obvious. Naruto nodded repeatedly, and Sakura and Sasuke also looked eager. Kakashi didn't say anything, but the excitement in his eyes was unmistakable.

"Before that, I have to tell you some things. In fact, this technique also has certain limitations, namely, overdraft. Nothing in the world is perfect. This chakra is not obtained out of thin air, but by overdrafting the power deep within the body. Using it occasionally is fine as long as you replenish it afterward. However, if you use it frequently, your body will eventually be unable to withstand it and you will age prematurely."

"Also, don't think about using it for cultivation. The chakra that this method can generate is at most the amount you already have. Any excess will automatically dissipate outside your body, which is a waste."

Yi Shuihan's words dampened everyone's enthusiasm slightly, but only slightly; they were still very eager for this little trick.

This is no small trick; learning this is comparable to a Bloodline Limit or an S-rank forbidden technique.

"I know you're all eager to know, but I won't teach you this trick right now, because I have a few more tricks to share with you later."

The first half of the sentence disappointed Naruto and his friends, but the second half reignited their flames.

Kakashi said he had a heart problem, one of which was already hard for him to handle, but now he had another one.

Chapter 416, Choice

Next, Yi Shuihan talked about three more things that he considered to be just minor tips.

Tips for greatly increasing the power of ninjutsu after it is released, tips for temporarily gaining sensory abilities even if you are not a sensory ninja, and tips for temporarily blocking pain sensation.

For each one he described, Yi Shuihan would have Naruto experience it firsthand. Naruto's Shadow Clone Jutsu was originally terrible, but with Yi Shuihan's help, he directly reached a slightly above-average level and created three perfect clones.

This isn't a shadow clone, it's just a simple clone.

His perception skills were even more remarkable; Naruto was able to perceive everything within a one-kilometer radius, which he found extremely novel.

Naruto said that when he was kicked in the groin, he didn't feel anything. If he hadn't noticed the swelling there, he would have thought that Yi Shuihan had held back.

Half an hour later, Naruto, Kakashi, and even Rao were all staring longingly at Yi Shuihan.

Naruto and his friends were one thing, but even Rao knelt before Yi Shuihan, making Yi Shuihan quite pleased with himself.

Rao mainly wanted to learn the small techniques of perception and energy recovery. The energy recovery technique is not only about restoring chakra, but also fighting spirit.

As for increasing the power of ninjutsu, he doesn't need it since he doesn't have chakra, and there's even less need to block out pain. According to Rao, what's the point of fighting if you lose the feeling of pain? It's the pain that makes his fighting power explode!

"Naruto? I do have some techniques here, but I suggest you choose one, or at most two, to practice."

"Why? If I learn them all, I will definitely become stronger."

"You can go ask Sasuke why?"

Yi Shuihan posed the question to Sasuke because he realized that Sasuke seemed to understand what he meant.

"Does Sakura know why?"

Naruto, seeing Sasuke's smug expression, finally turned to Sakura for help.

Sakura paused for a moment, then hesitated before asking, "Could it be because you're too stupid to learn so much?"

"..."

Naruto's face fell immediately, and he looked at Sakura with a resentful expression. Being told this by Sakura, whom he liked, made him feel very embarrassed.

"No way! I'm a genius who can even learn advanced ninjutsu like Shadow Clone Jutsu. A few simple tricks are definitely no problem for me," Naruto shouted, patting his chest. However, his words were not convincing at all.

"Don't worry, Naruto, if you really want to learn, you'll definitely be able to learn it. It might just take a little longer," Yi Shuihan comforted him, his tone slightly odd.

"I knew it, I'm a genius, hahaha..."

Naruto became smug after hearing Yi Shuihan's words.

"If you want to learn everything, it will probably take about 10 years."

The sudden finishing blow was so timely.

This time it was others' turn to laugh, especially Sakura, who laughed so wildly that even Sasuke smiled silently.

After laughing, Kakashi, as Naruto's mentor, finally made his presence known: "It's not that the more you know, the stronger you are. First of all, it has to be suitable for you. Moreover, the more you know, the more effort you will have to put in later. In the end, spending a lot of time will not yield good results. It is better to specialize in one or two skills and master them to the extreme. That is true strength."

Don't be fooled by the fact that these are just a few simple techniques. Yi Shuihan uses them so easily that he can even help others get into the state of mind. But if you were to truly master them, the difficulty would be no less than mastering a forbidden technique.

Kakashi's words do make a lot of sense and are generally applicable to most people. After all, a person's energy is limited. Don't think that you are special and can achieve more results in the same amount of time.

Of course, this is not particularly applicable to Yi Shuihan. It's because with a system, anything is possible.

"I want to learn how to recover ki and enhance my ninjutsu."

Sasuke said to Yi Shuihan after a moment.

"Okay, take it!"

Yi Shuihan gave Sasuke a slightly appreciative look, then took out a notebook of tips and tricks that he had prepared beforehand and gave Sasuke two notebooks.

"I want to learn about breath control and awareness."

Xiaoying spoke second, and Yi Shuihan simply nodded and handed her two small notebooks.

Naruto then spoke up, choosing to enhance his ninjutsu and block pain sensation. The reason he didn't choose to recover his chakra was probably because he felt he had too much chakra. After all, even as a genin, his chakra reserves far exceeded Kakashi's, basically reaching the Kage level. He just couldn't utilize that chakra to unleash its full potential.

Kakashi, as the instructor, felt a little awkward speaking in front of his student, but he still asked Yi Shuihan for some tips, which were three: ki recovery, ninjutsu enhancement, and sensory perception.

In the end, Rao also made his own choice.

"No one else chose pain block, not even Sakura, who isn't afraid of pain. Naruto, why did you choose this?"

Yi Shuihan looked at Naruto with a strange expression.

"I'm not afraid of pain at all. The reason I chose to block my pain sensation is actually... Oh right, we ninjas are in teams of four. I learned to block my pain sensation, and I don't necessarily have to use it on myself. I can help others in the future!"