“Nodoka, stop manhandling Ibiki,” groaned Sarutobi. “Ibiki has nothing to do with Genin team selections.”
“I know Hokage,” replied a grinning Nodoka. Her demeanor swiftly turned serious as she passed a sheaf of papers, “Hokage, these are Ranma’s techniques. The revised techniques are impressive; although my son’s handwriting is atrocious,” sighed Nodoka. “He provided all of the details when asked about the jutsus’ creation, but I must admit to being lost when it comes to some of the technical details. The intuitive leaps during his jutsu creation are mindboggling.”
“In what way, Nodoka?” asked Sarutobi.
“To give an example, Fūton: Chikan Senkou no Jutsu is a wind release technique that creates a small whirlwind designed to lift skirts with an updraft in its smallest and rips off their clothes in the strongest applications. The technique has been revised until it’s practically unrecognizable. Ranma’s Fūton: Hiryu Shoten Ha is a wind technique, but the theory behind Fūton: Hiryu Shoten Ha’s creation and application is practically unrecognizable. Using the technique’s “light” form, the whirlwind is enlarged and the updraft can lift a person; an extrapolation of Fūton: Chikan Senkou no Jutsu. The “normal” form requires some sort of ice and fire release to create a localized tornado,” replied Nodoka. “Apparently the Ice element’s Water element and the Fire element are used to offset each other while forming a seal, creating a pure wind element tornado. The set up and required elements necessary to use the tornado are overly complex, but the methodology appears sound,” Nodoka replied.
“Are all the techniques comparable?” questioned Sarutobi.
“No, Fūton: Hiryu Shoten Ha is the most complex, and the other attacks have easily comparable analogues. There is a vacuum blade technique comparable to the attacks of the Suna, and a taijutsu technique that would garner dirty looks from the Hyuuga clan. Although the taijutsu attack is radically different from the Hyuuga’s Jūken; the appearance is similar to the Gentle Fist. Ranma’s technique introduces a considerable amount of chakra into your opponent’s body to damage internal organs,” stated Nodoka. “Evidently, the taijutsu technique was learned when he was trying to perfect his ability to hit the tenketsu. There are other radical ideas, but I’m unable to distinguish between the practical and theory.”
Sarutobi inhaled deeply, “Don’t worry Nodoka; the revised techniques will be unknown to all but those currently in the room and young Ranma for now. Much to the boy’s chagrin, I think his exhibition will revolve around the basic forms learned from his books,” stated Sarutobi. Sarutobi glanced meaningfully at Ibiki.
Ibiki sighed, “Nodoka we wish to speak to you about providing non-approved educational materials to students.” This conversation is going to suck…
“Aw stop whining Naruto, I got ya something to take the stamp ink off,” sighed Ranma. “Besides, at least we got to skip class by volunteering to fix the practice field. Spending a couple hours fixing holes beats the hell out of four hours of class.”
“Uh… I-I think Iruka-sensei wanted us to return to class after we were finished,” whispered Hinata as she raked debris into a pile. “I’m sorry about creating a mess…”
Ranma and Naruto glanced at each other, before snorting in laughter. “Ah don’t worry about it, Hinata. This pales in comparison to the time Naruto distracted Sasuke during his Katon: Goukakyu no Jutsu. That debacle destroyed two practice fields and left the school smelling like smoke for a week,” replied Ranma. “Besides Iruka sensei never stated that we had to return to class, it was just implied.”
“Feh, Sasuke-bastard didn’t have to clean his mess,” grumped Naruto. Naruto gave a huff of exertion, as he maneuvered a practice dummy into a post hole. “I can’t believe they let Sasuke slide on the fire.”
“Well, when you develop super eyeballs, you’ll probably get to dodge work as well. No offense, Hinata,” replied Ranma as he dug yet another post hole. “Besides it wasn’t completely Sasuke’s fault; you did distract him with your Henge.”
“Ahhh… N-none taken,” was Hinata’s reply. Sasuke was responsible for the school fire? And what was Naruto’s henge?
“If Sasuke is going to claim to be the best, a little distraction shouldn’t stop him during his jutsu,” replied Naruto. “Oy Ranma, what are you doing tonight?” demanded Naruto. “I need to see those techniques you developed.”
“I’m helping Yakumo’s taijutsu training at the Tendo’s place. You can stop by for dinner if ya want ‘Ruto; Ms. Tendo doesn’t mind,” grunted Ranma.
“Akane isn’t cooking again? There’s no way in hell I’m going if Akane’s cooking. Thinking about it, you becoming the Icha Icha Ninja should’ve made us even from the time you poisoned me with Akane’s cooking,” exclaimed Naruto.
Ranma’s the Icha Icha Ninja?
“No way, no how, Naruto. Akane’s cooking was vengeance for the time you turned off all of the hot water in the school,” stated Ranma. “Hinata, are you all right? You look shell shocked.”
“I’m fine; I’m just a little winded,” replied Hinata.
Ranma glanced at Hinata, “If ya want to take a break, do it. We’re almost done anyway; Iruka sensei way overestimated the amount of work it would take to repair the field.”
“It’s a-alright,” stuttered Hinata as she flushed from the attention she was being given.
“All done,” crowed Naruto. The last training dummy settled into position as the practice field once again took shape. “Let’s bolt Ranma, I wanna be gone before Iruka sensei comes to his senses.”
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