Naruto: My Unique System

Chapter 23: The Nara's Unique Jutsu

Enjou double release today!

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"Ta-Tatsuma?"

In the midst of the holiday season, as the morning sun cast its gentle glow, Minato swung open the door to find Tatsuma brimming with excitement. Yet, in that initial moment, Tatsuma's appearance was so extraordinary that Minato questioned whether someone had orchestrated a playful prank by depositing a heap of cotton candy at his doorstep.

It was only when Tatsuma's face emerged from the cloud-like fluff that Minato's recognition set in. The whimsical figure before him was, indeed, all too real!

"Ahaha~ I stumbled upon the way to activate it by accident."

Tatsuma thrust his entire right hand into his explosively charged head, erupting into laughter. Minato grasped the situation and shared in the joy, remarking, "So our research direction is on the right track. Scalp activation does bear resemblance to muscle activation, doesn't it?"

"Ding~ [Ninjutsu +10]"

Receiving hte reward for the challenge they had set months ago, Tatsuma nodded, and his hair, resembling a fluffy tree crown, quivered with a delayed shudder. Tatsuma then added, "But the difficulty is significantly higher. It's not just about activating the scalp; you also need to specifically engage the hair follicles."

"I can only activate about half of the hair follicles now, but it's also thanks to practicing Chakra Control for the past six months. Otherwise, maybe I could only activate a little bit."

Upon hearing this, Minato gazed at Tatsuma, whose entire being was ensconced in fluffy hair, with a touch of amazement. He pondered the idea that only about half of the hair follicles were activated. If Tatsuma were to activate all of them, wouldn't he transform into a walking perm?

However, Tatsuma's peculiar state was short-lived. Just as Minato entertained the notion of scrutinizing it more closely, he noticed Tatsuma's hair rapidly shortening and then reverting to its usual messy bird's nest appearance.

Scratching his head, Tatsuma admitted, "There's a drawback; it requires complete concentration. If you lose focus, it shrinks back. It seems my training is still not enough. We need to turn this focus into a passive state. Wait, Minato, come with me to the Nara clan!"

Minato struggled to keep up with Tatsuma's train of thought and inquired, "Why go to the Nara clan?"

"To learn the Nara clan's unique techniques!"

With that declaration, Tatsuma seized Minato and darted towards Nara Shikaku's house. Minato, momentarily stunned, then anxiously added, "I haven't closed the door yet!"

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Twenty minutes later, the duo finally reached Nara Shikaku's house. After Tatsuma pressed the doorbell, he stood in anticipation. Minato couldn't help but ask, "You haven't told me what we're here to learn? Also, is it okay to directly consult them like this?"

"Don't worry! It's not their family's Secret Jutsu; they shouldn't mind," Tatsuma reassured with a smile, alleviating Minato's concerns. After all, this friend was dependable, and they had forged a friendship with Shikaku as well.

As long as it didn't involve the family's Secret Jutsu, they should be able to learn, right?

After a while, a seemingly gentle woman approached them and swung open the door. Spotting the duo, she exclaimed in delight, "Minato? Tatsuma? Are you here to visit Shikaku?"

"Hurry in. I'll go wake up Shikaku. You guys should come often. Since the break started, Shikaku has been sleeping until noon, just like his dad did when he was young. This won't do; he won't get to know any girls this way."