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Chapter 25: How to Get Stronger 

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Tonari asked himself: Why does he want to learn ninjutsu and become stronger?

To survive!

Especially as the Two-Tails Jinchuriki, knowing the future trajectory of things, he absolutely needs the power to protect himself. It's not about pulling off an incredible counterattack, but at the very least, he should be able to escape safely, right?

And not to mention the future, after the Second Great Ninja War ends, the Third Great Ninja War will soon begin.

Though there's some time before that happens, in the meantime, friction between the great ninja villages continues to rise.

Tonari needs to seize this remaining time!

So, if he ends up on the battlefield or has to fight other ninjas, how he can protect his life is extremely important.

There are two choices.

First,[ infinite defense]! As long as the defense is strong enough, no matter how powerful the enemy is, he can just build his wall and hide behind it!

Second, [extreme speed]! As long as he's fast enough, no one can catch him. There's a saying: "In the world of martial arts, only speed is invincible." The best strategy is to run away when needed.

Given the advantages of each option, Tonari decided… of course, he'll take both!

Kids only make one choice; adults take both!

So the next question is: How can he achieve infinite defense?

In Tonari's memory, the most coveted technique for achieving this might be Kaguya Clan's [Shikotsumyaku] (the Bone Bloodline) and Gaara's [Invincible Sand Defense].

Of course, these were just daydreams. With his current abilities, he probably won't be able to get those techniques.

But fundamentally, aside from Shikotsumyaku, which is a Bloodline Limit that can't be copied, Gaara's sand is actually a simulation of Earth Style and Wind Style combined.

If worse comes to worst, Earth Style ninjutsu is probably the most powerful defensive ninjutsu in all of ninjutsu.

So, if Tonari ever has the opportunity, Earth Style ninjutsu will be his main defense—though it depends on his chakra nature.

As for achieving extreme speed, Tonari already has an answer in mind.

What's faster than space-time ninjutsu?

When talking about space-time ninjutsu, he can't help but mention the future powerhouse of the ninja world— Naruto's father, the Fourth Hokage, [Minato Namikaze], and his signature technique, [Flying Thunder God Jutsu]!

It should still be sealed in a scroll at the moment, something that only a select few can access.

Moreover, learning space-time ninjutsu requires great talent. Although Tonari is confident in his talents (and his good looks...), for now, he won't be able to learn it, at least not outside his dreams.

So, aside from Flying Thunder God, what's the next fastest technique?

[Lightning Style] and [Wind Style]!

However, Tonari still doesn't know his chakra nature, and it will be a while before he can access these ninjutsu because, under the surveillance of the ANBU, it may take him quite some time to get the opportunity to learn them.

So, for now, there's only one thing left to focus on!

[Physical speed]!

This is the speed of ninja style combat, the ultimate example being Might Guy, who nearly kicked the entire plot of Naruto into the finale. His physical prowess represents the pinnacle of taijutsu.

As long as his body strength is strong enough, he can increase his speed.

And, increasing physical strength is akin to building a defense, isn't it?

Moreover, the best part is that there are no restrictions on practicing taijutsu—the key is whether one can persist, endure, and keep pushing forward.

As for physical training, Tonari has a significant advantage. He used to be a doctor and understands the human body well. He's also been a soldier, so he knows how to train the body effectively.

In the world of Naruto, people's average physical abilities are much higher than in Tonari's original world, and they can endure much more intense training.

Tonari realized this when he was traveling in the carriage.

Furthermore, the chakra energy amplifies the body's potential, pushing it far beyond normal limits.

If Guy's taijutsu represents the greatest explosive strength in the ninja world, then the Raikage of the Lightning Country, whose body was trained using special lightning stimulation methods, might have reached the pinnacle of human physical potential—he represents both the strongest shield and the strongest spear.

Most importantly, Tonari, as a Jinchuriki, possesses all the inherent advantages of being one!

Jinchuriki have their downsides, but if those can be overcome, the strengths and weaknesses correspond directly to each other.

They possess [vast chakra reserves], [amazing physical regeneration], and, when in danger, the ability to unleash the power of the tailed beast to survive!

Among these, [enhanced physical regeneration] is a huge advantage that will allow Tonari to improve his physical conditioning.

Of course, [chakra reserves] are also a significant advantage, but since Tonari won't have access to many ninjutsu techniques in the short term, he can only admire his chakra from afar for now.

Still, refining chakra can't be neglected, since chakra is the foundation of being a ninja. Even if it's not immediately useful, it will still be necessary in the future.

In addition to basic physical training, Tonari realized that his fundamentals were somewhat lacking.

For example, when he tried to use Transformation Jutsu today, he failed, and part of the reason was that his hand seals weren't precise enough.

As someone who was just beginning to learn the twelve basic hand seals, some seals required a high level of finger dexterity, which wasn't something he could master immediately. Not to mention performing ninjutsu quickly in battle.

In battles between experts, even a fraction of a second can determine the outcome.

So practicing hand seals is also quite important.

Additionally, Tonari needs to focus on throwing ninja tools, which is another area he needs to work on.

To sum it up, Tonari's short-term focus will be: chakra refining, physical training, hand seal practice, and throwing ninja tools!

At first glance, it may seem like there's a lot to train, but some exercises can be combined.

"Well, since the plan is set for now, let's start with the basics.

After all, this is all body training, so I'll focus on my legs first."

Tonari won't admit that he's prioritizing leg training to escape more efficiently.

After all, when it's a life-or-death situation, how could he be so mundane and call it "escape"? It's more strategic to call it "strategic withdrawal."

While training his legs, he can also practice hand seals since leg exercises don't require too much brainpower. Once the hand seals become muscle memory, he won't need to consciously think about them.

So, the deeper the training, the more Tonari can relax his mind and focus on other things.

Under the surveillance of ANBU ninjas, Tonari started sweating profusely in this small forest.

As long as he trains, the ANBU ninjas continue to monitor him.

In the back of his mind, Tonari thought, since he's a Jinchuriki, wouldn't he be able to use the Shadow Clone Jutsu like Naruto's famous ultimate cheat?

Taijutsu training doesn't really help much, but ninjutsu like throwing tools and hand seals could certainly benefit from it.

"Right now, I can't even get access to ninjutsu, let alone the Shadow Clone Jutsu, which is sealed in a scroll," he thought, silently complaining.

If the chance arises, he might consider targeting Shadow Clone Jutsu as a more reliable goal.

Everyone knows that body enhancement isn't just about consistent training; it's also about proper nutrition!

Training without paying attention to energy intake will only cause harm to the body.

When Naruto practices Wind Style chakra transformation, Sakura prepared a large amount of special soldier pills for him.

For now, Tonari believes the food Nara Shikime makes, along with the rich aquatic creatures in the river, should be sufficient to support him.

But in a while—maybe a month or two—his intake will no longer be enough.

So, Tonari thinks he might need to find a way to generate money to sustain his training.

Though there's plenty of wild game and valuable medicinal herbs in the mountains and forests, it would still take quite a bit of time to find them.

Money, no matter which world you're in, is essential.

For now, Tonari feels he needs to focus on physical training above all.

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