Surprised a little by the reply that I received I actively listened to what she had to say all the way. I did realize that she was a skilled individual and very knowledgeable. She knew what she was talking about that can't be doubted. Without losing too much time I continue with the training process, we were very close to the actual techniques. So taking off my boat, I simply make one swift hand movement just from the wrist lifting up a small segment of earth. I hang my coat there as I stretch a little while replying.
Alright, Your reply was excellent. I like how well you explained everything and everything itself was correct. I will explain shape and nature manipulation a little further and I will need to know one more thing, but before that, let me explain.
So the shape manipulation is one of the most important steps in creating a Ninjutsu. With shape manipulation we understand, the manipulation of chakra, so changing the shape, flow and direction in order to transform jutsu that already exist or create entire new ones. Which are all determined in size, range, and the overall purpose. By allowing your chakra to flow to a specific point of the space you can, at will, start creating an imaginary shape that the chakra will later fill up. You can make the flow of chakra faster and slower depending on the kind of jutsu you will use and you can adjust the size by depending on the density of chakra and the amount of it.
Unlike the shape manipulation, where you fill an image with raw chakra, in the nature manipulation, you give that chakra a special affinity, you do that by concentrating on the chakra you just released and changing the properties and characteristics. Just like on this case, in order to give chakra lightning affinity you will have to think about lightning itself, something quick, uncontrollable, and powerful. In the case of wind, something fast, free flowing, one with the environment, something that can move at great speeds and can cut through nearly everything, and so on for other elements.
So this is basically it. My last question now is, what can you tell me about Streams and projectiles? They are an important section in training and we need to discuss before we begin with the actual techniques. Please do your best and if I see fit I will explain further, but seeing how you replied before, it might not be needed at all.
Having said that I reply with a smile.