In Naruto Trying to become a Saiyan from Kumogakure

Chapter 53: Ch 53. The Gravity Training Ground



After the meeting concluded in the Raikage Building, the entire village of Kumogakure was swept up in a festive atmosphere. The village was livelier than ever, bustling with people who had traveled from all over the Land of Lightning. Many ninjas had been recalled for the meeting, and with their return, the streets were filled with energy, conversations, and the sounds of celebration.

Following the meeting, ninjas quickly made their way to receive the seal key for the gravity training grounds, engraving it onto their belongings before heading to the gravity training grounds. The details of the meeting were soon announced to all the village's shinobi, and within an hour, large crowds had gathered at the gravity training grounds. While most jonin headed straight for the 10x gravity training grounds, the majority of other ninjas congregated at the 5x level.

With the sudden surge in participants, the failsafe mechanism was activated multiple times due to capacity limits. This prompted many chunin and special jonin to shift to the 10x grounds, alleviating the congestion. Meanwhile, many genin, though eager to train, found themselves quickly drained, managing only an hour or so before collapsing from exhaustion.

In the 10x gravity training grounds, jonins and other skilled shinobi were honing their taijutsu techniques. With their highly trained physiques, the increased gravity posed a challenge but was not insurmountable. However, the benefits of training under such conditions were undeniable; every movement required greater exertion, which would significantly enhance their overall combat effectiveness in the future.

For most jonins, executing the Body Flicker Technique, whether through chakra-based acceleration or pure physical bursts, subjected them to forces ranging from 5 to 15 Gs. The speed at which they moved often made them appear as blurs. However, due to its physically taxing nature, the technique could not be sustained for long.

Training under high gravity amplified their ability to withstand such forces, refining their chakra control and physical endurance. Many ninjas spent their time simply testing their limits; jumping, sprinting, and even performing push-ups, each motion requiring tremendous effort.

For most jonin, enduring 10x gravity for several hours was manageable. However, the elite jonins, among them, trained under far harsher conditions. Figures such as Toroi of the Magnet Release and Marui of the Storm Release,e and other jonins who specialized in taijutsu pushed themselves in the 22x–26x gravity training grounds, while taijutsu specialists like Razor, who primarily focused on the Lightning Chakra Mode, trained in even higher gravity environments.

At the 20x gravity training ground, a significant crowd had gathered. The Third Raikage himself was present, along with numerous high-ranking individuals, including the Daimyo, Dodai, and Ay.

Since the new training system had been officially announced, a demonstration was necessary, drawing both eager participants and curious observers. Many elite jonins specializing in the Lightning Chakra Mode, including Razor, were among those attempting to train under these extreme conditions. However, even they struggled to withstand the sheer force of gravity without actively reinforcing their bodies with chakra.

Only the Third Raikage stood unaffected, wearing a ring with the seal key, he moved effortlessly without relying on chakra enhancement, a feat that had once been difficult for him when he first attempted it. Now, however, he walked naturally like a civilian under immense pressure, a testament to his unmatched strength, dedication to his training, and the effects of the medical hibernation tank kicking in.

Nearby, Ay was also present, his body enveloped in the Lightning Chakra Mode. Though he was running at full effort, his movements appeared sluggish, the oppressive gravity forcing him to exert himself far more than usual. Training under such conditions demanded not only raw strength but also exceptional chakra control. Each action required meticulous concentration to ensure the proper distribution of chakra throughout the body.

In these training grounds, unlike normal where ninjas had only two options, either move like civilians or fight with all their strength under normal gravity conditions, here every increase in gravity level required careful adaptation, making this training not just a test of endurance, but also a rigorous lesson in chakra control.

At this moment, Razor was engaged in a sparring match with another elite jonin as a demonstration for the gathered crowd. Both fighters were at full power, fully immersed in their Lightning Chakra Mode. Yet, despite their immense strength, their movements resembled those of freshly graduated genin. The gravity's oppressive force rendered their usual high-speed maneuvers impossible; they could not accelerate suddenly or execute rapid bursts of movement like they would in normal conditions. Instead, they were locked in a purely physical battle, each exchange marked by the sharp sound of chakra-infused skin colliding.

To the Daimyo and other onlookers, the fight was strikingly different from typical high-level shinobi battles. Unlike in normal conditions, where elite jonins moved too fast for untrained eyes to follow, here their movements were visible, still faster than ordinary humans, but not the blinding speeds expected of seasoned ninjas. It was a rare sight, an elite jonin battle slowed down to a level where even civilians could comprehend the sheer force behind each strike.

This was not just about brute strength; it was a battle of adaptation, endurance, and sheer willpower. Those who could master combat under these conditions would find themselves at an overwhelming advantage in normal combat situations. And for the shinobi of Kumogakure, this was just the beginning of a new era of power.

As the fight progressed, the effects of the extreme gravity became apparent. Their chakra reserves drained rapidly, but even more concerning was the sheer strain on their physical bodies and physical strength, which drained even more rapidly. Twenty minutes passed, and both fighters had slowed considerably. Sweat dripped from their foreheads, muscles ached under the unrelenting pressure, and their breathing had grown heavy.

Despite their prowess, neither had resorted to large-scale ninjutsu, as this training was meant to condition their bodies, not devastate the training grounds. However, they had refrained from utilizing high-damage taijutsu techniques such as the Liger Bomb or Hell Stab, techniques that, while reliant on concentrated chakra, were capable of causing serious injury.

Observing their hesitation, the Third Raikage spoke up, his deep voice cutting through the heavy atmosphere.

"Don't hold back. Use your strongest moves. It's fine if you break bones or sustain injuries we'll be sending you to the medical hibernation tanks afterward. Go all out!"

His words sent a wave of excitement through the crowd. With permission granted, Razor and his opponent abandoned their restraint. Their fighting spirit ignited as they unleashed advanced techniques, concentrating their lightning chakra into their attacks. Lightning-Flow Fist, Lightning Sweep, Liger Bomb, each technique struck with enough force to rattle bones. However, the high intensity came at a price.

The more they exerted themselves, the more strain they placed on their bodies. Internal injuries began to accumulate, bruises forming beneath the skin, muscle fatigue setting in, and even signs of minor internal bleeding. This was the price of combat at this level. In a match between two evenly matched Jonins using Lightning Chakra Mode, the distribution of chakra became a deciding factor. If a fighter used 50% of their chakra output to reinforce an attack, they could only afford to allocate 40% toward defense, leaving a mere 10% for overall body reinforcement. This delicate balance meant that in a full-power clash, even the slightest miscalculation could result in severe injury.

If either combatant pushed beyond 50% offensive chakra output, the remaining reserves would be insufficient to properly guard against an incoming strike in a fight between 2 shinobi where both have similar chakra output. As a result, both Razor and his opponent had to tread a fine line; any reckless overcommitment would lead to devastating consequences.

The battle raged on, both fighters driven by sheer willpower, their bodies pushed to the brink. Yet, despite the grueling conditions, this training was invaluable. Through these brutal exchanges, they honed their control, sharpened their resilience, and reinforced their bodies for the battlefield.

And in the eyes of the Third Raikage, that was exactly the purpose of this exercise. Soon, they collapsed, and the gravity stopped working on them, which was another failsafe, if users pass out, it automatically deactivates the gravity, the seal key had this purpose; along with taking it off, which deactivated the gravity.


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