Chapter 70: Ch 70. Levels of Chakra Control & Feasability
As more ninjas grasped the depth of Ron's words, he finally stated, "Since ninjas use chakra to adhere to surfaces by spreading it, applying suction and force to climb trees and walk on water, wouldn't the next logical step be walking on snow? And if that's possible, then eventually, walking on air?"
Ay, standing to the side, contemplated the idea before responding, "Walking on snow sounds incredibly difficult. Even tree climbing requires intense concentration, but with our weight, walking on thin snow sounds almost impossible. Ron, do you truly believe we can achieve that?"
Killer Bee, who was present, couldn't help but chime in, "Yeah, Brother Ron, that sounds crazy! Even the Eight-Tails inside me says it's never seen anyone attempt something like that!"
Present was also Killer Bee, at twelve years old, Killer Bee had already developed a deep bond with his tailed beast, yet Ron's words struck a chord with him. It reminded him of the challenges he faced in controlling the Eight-Tails. Encouraged by what Ron said, one day Ron mentioned to his family and said his ideas to make Killer Bee's Journey easier. "Maybe the only way to truly master a tailed beast's chakra is to have an unshakable will and communicate with it openly!"
On that day, Ron firmly stated, "Brother Bee, have the courage to communicate with the Eight-Tails. Even if you lose control, with multiple Uzumaki members around and Dad here, we'll ensure that no harm comes from it!"
With the unwavering support of his family, young Killer Bee started actively conversing with the Eight-Tails at an earlier age than anyone before him. Though he was still too young to fully harness and bear its immense power, he was already well on his way to becoming a perfect Jinchūriki.
Turning his attention back to chakra control, Ron elaborated, "It doesn't have to be as difficult as it sounds. In my mind, I've already categorized chakra control into four primary levels."
Pausing for a moment, he then declared, "Tree Climbing, Water Walking, Snow Treading, and Air Stepping!"
The crowd murmured among themselves as Ron continued, breaking down the stages of each level for clarity.
"We can further divide these levels for better practice. For Tree Climbing, the first stage is walking up a normal tree in various postures, testing our balance and adaptability. The second stage pushes us further, requiring us to run up cliffs and steep surfaces until it becomes second nature."
"For Water Walking, the first stage is simply standing and moving on still water. The second stage involves maintaining balance on the ocean's surface, where constant movement challenges stability. The third and final stage requires scaling a waterfall or walking atop massive waves, where the water is in strong perpetual motion."
"Snow Treading doesn't follow distinct stages, but it starts with walking on dense snow layers, gradually progressing to lighter and thinner layers until the ninja can walk on freshly fallen snow without leaving a trace. The key is to ensure the chakra remains tightly concentrated around the soles of the feet, rather than spreading it over a wide area, which would only distribute the weight, which defeats the purpose."
Looking around at his captivated audience, Ron gestured towards the environment. "These three levels can be mastered using Kumogakure's natural terrain. We have steep mountains for tree climbing, lakes and waterfalls for water walking, and snow-covered mountainous regions perfect for snow treading. Training won't be an issue for any ninja here!"
Then, with a knowing look, he added, "As for Air Stepping, it's even easier, it can be trained anywhere!"
A heavy silence fell over the gathering as the concept settled into their minds. Though it sounded groundbreaking, the fundamental principles made sense. Even the Jonin present realized that climbing a waterfall was no easy feat, but most could do it with practice, so Ron's structure for training chakra control provided a clear and progressive path forward.
At this moment, the Third Raikage finally spoke. "Ron, what you've described seems entirely feasible. It could revolutionize how we train our ninjas. Have you attempted any of these yourself?"
Ron nodded confidently. "Father, I tried walking on snow when I was younger and lighter. Back then, I could manage it, though it's more difficult now. But Air Stepping... that is something I can already do!"
Without another word, Ron crouched slightly, channeling chakra into his feet. A compressed sphere of energy formed beneath him, squashed and focused, before bursting outward. In an explosion of motion, Ron shot into the air, ascending thirty feet in a fraction of a second. While ninjas frequently used chakra bursts for high-speed movement, such as the Body Flicker Technique, this was different, Ron had used the same principle to launch himself straight up rather than forward or the usual angle.
As the gathered ninjas watched in awe, Ron reached his peak height. At that moment, where he should have paused for only the briefest instant before falling, something astonishing happened. Instead of immediately descending, Ron seemed to step onto something invisible, lingering at the highest point for a full second before finally dropping. As he fell, he gathered chakra into his feet once more, releasing another controlled burst to slow his descent, landing lightly on the ground.
The display left everyone speechless. While Ron's control over chakra bursts was already impressive, the real spectacle was the way he had remained still mid-air, defying the natural laws of movement. Murmurs spread through the crowd as realization set in, Air Stepping wasn't just an idea. It was possible.
It was real.
For the first time, the impossible had been made possible, and every ninja present knew that training in chakra control would never be the same again.
From that moment forward, under the Third Raikage's command, the structured levels of chakra control became officially recognized knowledge. It was swiftly integrated into the curriculum of Kumogakure's Ninja Academy, ensuring that even young genin would begin their training with a clear progression in chakra mastery, and it was also included in the Village's new ninjutsu catalog, that had countless ninjutsu for ninjas to practice compiled by Ron, similar to the forbidden ninjutsu scroll Ron compiled, it clearly stated what level of chakra control you should have, to more efficiently practice ninjtusu, which prevented ninjas from trying to master ninjutsu without the proper level of chakra control, saving time.
However, the impact extended far beyond the academy. An official announcement was made to all ninjas in the village, emphasizing the importance of chakra control refinement. What was once considered basic and often overlooked suddenly became a subject of intense study and experimentation.
A new craze for chakra training swept through Kumogakure, particularly among jōnin, who now saw it as a way to push their limits even further. Sealing specialists and medical ninjas were especially intrigued, precise chakra control was already essential in their fields, but these new structured levels opened the door to even greater refinement.
Even seasoned warriors who had long relied on brute force, to master ninjutsus began to reconsider their training, wondering if they should level up their chakra control before trying to master certain jutsus they had been struggling with. With access to the vast landscapes of Kumogakure, its towering mountains, turbulent waterfalls, and deep snows, ninja of all backgrounds now saw the environment itself as the ultimate training ground for mastering chakra control.
Ron's insight had sparked a frenzy once again!.