Naruto: Wood-Wood Fruit

"You managed to fully activate your chakra and learn the Peacock Technique without even practicing under the influence of the 'Star'."

Inside the Wood-Style helicopter cabin.

Both Natsuhi and Hotarubi were shocked, staring at Kiyoshi in disbelief.

The blue chakra beast wasn't large but exuded a dangerous aura that made them wary.

Had he truly mastered the hidden technique of the Hoshigakure so easily?

"Amazing."

Even Karin couldn't help but be astonished.

She looked at Kiyoshi, her gaze filled with admiration and pride.

"Don't forget, I'm a medical ninja, after all."

Kiyoshi smiled as he spoke.

He didn't even need to form hand seals. With just a thought, the blue chakra beast before them began to shift into various forms, smooth and seamless without a hint of stiffness.

"..."

Natsuhi and Hotarubi exchanged glances.

Could any ordinary medical ninja achieve something like this?

Over the years, they and their comrades had endured tremendous hardship and pain practicing under the influence of the 'Star,' barely mastering the Peacock Technique.

Yet here he was, having only glanced at the training scroll once, already wielding it with ease.

He hadn't even touched the treasured 'Star' of Hoshigakure.

And he'd mastered the Peacock Technique completely.

The couple didn't know what to say, deeply humbled by this direct display of skill.

"Don't think I'm joking. It's all thanks to your help, actually."

Kiyoshi explained with a smile, "While treating you both, I gained a deep understanding of chakra activation principles, and with my chakra control, I could easily activate my own chakra and master Hoshigakure's Peacock Art."

There was no denying it.

A technique allowing direct flight without external tools was incredibly useful.

Of course, he didn't lack attack methods, and flying was a trivial feat for someone wielding the Wood-Wood Fruit powers.

The real reason he asked Natsuhi and Hotarubi for the Peacock Art was to see if he could modify it and then teach it to Karin, Tenten, Ino, Kurenai, and others.

As he expected, it worked even better than he'd anticipated.

While treating Hotarubi and Natsuhi, he had effortlessly uncovered the principles of chakra activation.

Once he received the training notes from Natsuhi, he quickly understood every facet of the Peacock Art, mastering it swiftly.

He even modified it, creating his own version of the Peacock Art Techniques.

"So, that's how it is."

Natsuhi and Hotarubi suddenly realized, their eyes widening.

They exchanged a glance, sighing, "Kiyoshi-sama, you truly are strange, mastering the Peacock Art without ever touching the 'Star'."

"This is the heart of the Land of Fire. You're both recovering well. From here on, just maintain a balanced diet and rest for a full recovery."

Kiyoshi gently reminded them.

It wasn't that he was eager to part ways but that Natsuhi and Hotarubi would soon head back to the Land of Bears, while they traveled in different directions.

"Thank you both so much."

"Then, we shall part here."

Not long after, the Wood-Style helicopter door opened.

Looking at the beautiful sunset on the horizon, Hotarubi and Natsuhi felt reborn, filled with gratitude as they bid farewell to Kiyoshi and Karin.

With their gas masks on, the two formed hand seals together: 

"Peacock Art: Feathered Wings Transformation."

A purple chakra spread out behind them like a peacock's fanned tail, transforming into two brilliant wings.

With a flap, they took off toward the distant sky.

"Goodbye."

Karin waved them off.

Earlier, during Hotarubi's surgery, she had heard from Natsuhi about the dangerous effects of 'Star' training and their reason for leaving their village and son behind.

She truly hoped the family could be reunited.

Kiyoshi had continued treating Natsuhi, whose condition was milder and outside their original agreement, at Karin's request.

Watching the couple fly off, Karin called out, "Natsuhi, Hotarubi, you're healthy now—return to your village."

"I'm sure your son wants to be with his parents."

"Thank you, Karin."

"We will return to the village soon."

Hotarubi and Natsuhi both replied with smiles.

They no longer had to fear sudden health issues from prolonged 'Star' training and could look forward to reuniting with their son.

"Take care, then."

Kiyoshi said with a warm smile.

He watched the two figures disappear into the distance.

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With the cabin doors closed, the Wood-Style helicopter continued toward Konoha.

"That Peacock Art Technique is so cool."

Watching the two figures fade into the horizon, Karin was full of envy.

"But the side effects are too great."

Flight was, after all, a human dream.

She remembered how Kiyoshi had easily activated his chakra, mastering the Peacock Technique without the aid of the 'Star,' avoiding any adverse effects.

She gazed at Kiyoshi with eager anticipation. "Kiyoshi, I want to learn the Peacock Technique too."

"For you, it's certainly possible."

Kiyoshi smiled. "I've already improved the training method for the Peacock Technique. I just need a bit more time to organize and perfect it."

"However, without relying on Hoshigakure's 'Star' as a shortcut, activating one's chakra is quite challenging. The difficulty is around S-Rank."

He gently patted her head, smiling, "Without the 'Star,' you'll need a certain level of chakra to qualify for the training."

"Of course, for someone like you, with your Uzumaki lineage and abundant chakra, this isn't an issue."

After his modifications, the Peacock Technique no longer required extremely large chakra reserves to train in, though the demands weren't exactly low either.

The basic requirement was similar to a standard Jonin level.

Moreover, the chakra control necessary to activate and precisely shape the chakra beast was essential.

For an Uzumaki like Karin, a skilled medical ninja with ample chakra reserves, this wouldn't be a problem.

Others might find it challenging, but with his guidance, Tsunade, Shizune, and Karin could master it swiftly.

And with his assistance using the Spirit Transformation Jutsu, even Kurenai, Tenten, and Ino could eventually learn it.

"Really?"

Upon hearing Kiyoshi's words, Karin was overjoyed, her face lighting up with excitement. "That's fantastic."

Her eyes sparkled with expectation.

She couldn't wait to experience Kiyoshi's improved version of the Peacock Art Techniques.

Imagining herself and Kiyoshi flying freely through the sky together, she found herself lost in a pleasant daze.

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