The Strongest Swordmaster in the World of Naruto

Aoki felt that this technique was more accessible, at least theoretically. However, once again, reality told a different story. Controlling the power of his sword to strike without causing too deep or too strong a wound was a challenge in itself.

Aoki dedicated four full months to this training, and although results began to show, he realized that mastering the 'pain-free' attack was harder than he had anticipated. Killing without inflicting pain required extraordinary control, not only over the body but also over emotions.

Often, Aoki found himself asking, "Am I worthy of using this technique? Am I capable of killing without hatred, as this technique requires?"

The answer was still far off. However, Aoki knew one thing—this journey was not over. Even though Aoki only wrote his plans in his mind, living and mastering this technique were two entirely different things.

In every attack that Aoki sent into the air, in every movement that Aoki repeated thousands of times, he realized that the journey to becoming strong was not just about the physical. It was a test of Aoki's mental strength, determination, and heart. Every time Aoki's body gave in, his mind pushed forward. One thing was certain—Aoki would not stop until he mastered everything.

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Another year passed quickly, or more precisely, two full years since Aoki first read the will from Nansa. In those two years, Aoki relentlessly pursued strength, without pause, without mercy on himself.

Aoki's days were filled with training, sweat, and sacrifice. After successfully mastering the fourth and fifth forms of Mizu no Kokyu, Aoki's focus now shifted to two more challenging techniques: Mizu no Kokyu: Roku no Kata: Nejire Uzu (Water Breathing: Sixth Form: Water Whirl) and Mizu no Kokyu: Shichi no Kata: Shizuku wa Mondzuki (Water Breathing: Seventh Form: Curved Water Drop Thrust).

The sixth form, Mizu no Kokyu: Roku no Kata: Nejire Uzu (Water Breathing: Sixth Form: Water Whirl), is an attack that combines speed and rotational power. As the upper and lower body are spun vigorously, the force of the water whirl generated can cut through anything caught within. Aoki felt this technique was like a natural force unleashed, something he had to tame. But that was precisely the challenge—controlling the chaos.

Month after month, Aoki spent time spinning his body until he felt like all his bones were crushed. At first, every movement felt awkward, like water being forced to follow the wrong direction. But slowly, Aoki began to understand its flow; he learned how to harness the whirl to strike with deadly precision.

However, even after months, Aoki was still not satisfied. Every practice was a step toward perfection, but the whirl was still not as strong as Aoki wanted. There was something missing, and Aoki knew he had not yet reached the peak of his abilities.

On the other hand, Mizu no Kokyu: Shichi no Kata: Shizuku wa Mondzuki (Water Breathing: Seventh Form: Curved Water Drop Thrust)—the Seventh Form—required a more complex technique. This attack, although seemingly simple, demanded extraordinary speed and accuracy. Like a drop of water falling from a height, this technique could pierce an opponent with a quick, curved thrust, as if the attack came without pause. Aoki realized that a small miscalculation could mean a fatal failure.

However, it was not just the new techniques that affected Aoki's life over the past year. Aoki's relationship with Minato grew closer. As training partners and supporters in their quest for strength, they often practiced together. Minato, with his intelligence, developed the Rasengan technique, which combined rotation and Chakra power. Aoki, with his determination and keen observation, helped Minato refine this technique.

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