Chapter 24: The Reason and Rock Lee's Decision

Natsuwari frowned, looking at Rock Lee who was in pain, pondering the reason.

To help Rock Lee with the massage, the Lightning Release chakra needed to be released externally, so his control over it would decrease significantly.

But with the previous enhancement from the Kuumei state, it shouldn't be that bad. Using himself as a reference, the effect on Rock Lee shouldn't be so crude.

So, was there any difference between his and Rock Lee's bodies?

Rock Lee's physical strength definitely far surpassed his, there was no doubt about that. So it was a chakra issue. Because it was his chakra, he couldn't help Rock Lee.

No, it shouldn't be like this. His Lightning Release chakra hadn't even entered Rock Lee's body, and he was already crying out in pain.

So, what was going on? Natsuwari was thinking, it was indeed because his knowledge was too shallow, and he couldn't figure it out.

Besides these, what other differences were there between him and Rock Lee? Their bloodlines were naturally different, but they were both ordinary people, and no one would look down on the other.

However, there was one more point: Rock Lee couldn't use chakra. But this shouldn't be the reason either. His massage had nothing to do with whether the other person could use chakra or not. Chakra coordination wasn't needed during the massage process.

Natsuwari thought for a moment, and the electric arcs on his body jumped again. This kind of jumping basically had no effect on Natsuwari. He wanted to try it on himself again to see why, but Rock Lee couldn't help but take a few steps back when he saw it. It was an instinctive retreat from lightning.

Seeing Rock Lee's action, Natsuwari suddenly paused, then his eyes lit up, and he said, "Lee, come and touch me, then tell me how it feels."

Although Rock Lee's scalp tingled a bit looking at the electric arcs on Natsuwari's body, he believed that Natsuwari wouldn't harm him, so he forced himself to touch it.

Then, Rock Lee quickly withdrew his hand.

"How was it? What did it feel like?" Natsuwari asked.

"It hurt a bit." Rock Lee replied.

Rock Lee's answer confirmed Natsuwari's guess. It was a problem with his chakra nature.

Because the lightning in Natsuwari's chakra nature was innate, even the first time, he felt a tingling sensation, even somewhat comfortable.

But Rock Lee's physical strength was stronger than Natsuwari's, yet touching these arcs caused him pain. It should be because Rock Lee's nature didn't include lightning, so his resistance or affinity to lightning couldn't compare to Natsuwari's.

This should be the reason, Natsuwari thought. Although he couldn't be completely sure, it was most likely the case.

"It's okay, it should be because I can't use chakra, it has nothing to do with you, Natsuwari." Rock Lee was a little disappointed, but seeing Natsuwari deep in thought, he thought he was blaming himself and couldn't help but speak up.

"No, it's my fault." Natsuwari took a deep breath and said.

"What does this have to do with you, Natsuwari? It's clearly me..." Rock Lee still wanted to say something.

"It's my problem. My chakra control isn't precise enough." Natsuwari said. If his control was precise enough, he could use even finer Lightning Release chakra to help Rock Lee.

This way, although the effect couldn't compare to his own, it would definitely be better than the current situation.

In the end, it was his lack of control over externally released chakra.

Natsuwari thought for a moment and said, "How about this, I'll continue to help you every day from now on. Although the effect is small, it still has some effect. And I can also train my chakra control through this."

After hearing this, Rock Lee stared at Natsuwari blankly, then his eyes welled up with tears, and he suddenly hugged Natsuwari, constantly thanking him.

"There's no need to thank me so much. Didn't I say I could also train through this?" Natsuwari was a little helpless. He felt like he had even found a way to test his chakra control, which was quite profitable. He tried to break free but couldn't match Rock Lee's strength, making him even more helpless.

Unfortunately, Rock Lee didn't believe Natsuwari's words. Even if it could be used for training, he didn't necessarily have to find him. So, Rock Lee didn't know how to repay Natsuwari's help.

Seeing Rock Lee like this, Natsuwari understood that he probably hadn't taken his words to heart. He didn't feel any psychological pressure either. Even if the help was small, didn't it still count as help?

However, Natsuwari sensed the remaining chakra and felt a bit speechless. He originally thought it wouldn't be enough for Rock Lee's Lightning Release massage, but he hadn't used it all up. Then he might as well go back early today.

"Lee, I'm going home first. You should also go back early." Natsuwari said.

"Okay, I'll go back after training a bit more." Rock Lee said seriously.

Natsuwari knew that although he said that, he would probably continue training for quite a while. But he couldn't say anything and just left directly.

A while later, Rock Lee was almost done with his training. At this time, Might Guy happened to finish his work and came here, bumping into Rock Lee.

"Yo, are you done with today's training?" Might Guy looked at the sky, quite satisfied with Rock Lee's efforts.

"Yes, Guy-sensei." Rock Lee's eyes lit up when he saw Might Guy. From Natsuwari, he had also learned about this Jonin who became strong through taijutsu. He was simply his future goal!

"Hmm, you should have tried Natsuwari's massage, right? Was it useful?" Might Guy also asked expectantly.

Rock Lee's expression darkened upon hearing this. He was really too weak. He couldn't even handle the help from Guy-sensei and Natsuwari.

Rock Lee explained what had just happened to Might Guy in a somewhat depressed tone.

"So that's what happened." Might Guy also understood. Thinking about it carefully, it wasn't strange. If it were really that simple, then wouldn't all those Lightning Release ninjas be able to use this method?

"Since it doesn't work, then work even harder. If shortcuts don't work, then use our youth and effort to make up for it. I believe you can definitely do it!" Might Guy said, revealing his big white teeth, as if they were shining.

"Yes, Guy-sensei!" Flames seemed to ignite in Rock Lee's eyes, and Might Guy also felt fired up seeing the flames in Rock Lee's eyes.

"Guy-sensei, I have something I want to ask!" Rock Lee said loudly at this time.

"Go ahead!" Might Guy also replied loudly. Even though it was just an ordinary conversation, it seemed so passionate. If Natsuwari were here, he would probably be overwhelmed by the energy again.

"I want to help Natsuwari, but I don't know how I can help him. I want to ask Guy-sensei what I should do?"

Instantly, Might Guy fell silent. Thinking of Natsuwari, even he, who didn't pay much attention to things, understood Natsuwari's terror.

His terrifying talent, in Might Guy's perception, was probably on par with Kakashi's, and he was much more hardworking than Kakashi. It was too difficult to try and surpass him.

But, nothing was impossible with youth!

"Are you ready?" Might Guy took a deep breath and asked.

"I'm ready!"

"Even if it will harm your body?" Might Guy continued to ask.

"Even if it will harm my body!"

"Then, keep training harder!" Might Guy looked at Rock Lee as if he saw himself. To surpass those geniuses in taijutsu, the only way was to work hard, harder, and even harder. He had to push his body to its limits, and only then was there a slight chance of surpassing those geniuses! And this was also Rock Lee's only way out and opportunity!

"Oh!!" Rock Lee shouted loudly, as if his body had regained its strength.

And all of this, Natsuwari, who had already returned home, naturally wouldn't know.

(End of Chapter)