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Chapter 218: Unexpected Harvest
Chapter 218: Unexpected Harvest
【Obito Uchiha's disciple trust level increased. Current trust level: 4】
【Disciple Obito Uchiha's emotions are too intense. The Six Paths bloodline activates the two-tomoe Sharingan, increasing power and granting a reward—an increase in Byakugan purity】
【Disciple Obito Uchiha's chakra +500, Master's Return: Chakra +2000】
Obito's outburst triggered a series of system notifications for Mu Yue.
With the enhancement in her Byakugan's purity, Mu Yue found that her vision had extended, and her observational skills had improved.
Although the Byakugan didn't have levels like the Sharingan, not all users had the same ability level. One could enhance their Byakugan's capabilities through training and increasing its purity.
Mu Yue was quite satisfied with this improvement. The Byakugan was indeed a convenient ability, and when combined with her Insight technique, it could play a significant role in battles.
In addition to the enhancement of her Byakugan, the increase in chakra that came with Obito's awakening of the Sharingan also pleased Mu Yue, instantly rewarding her with 2,000 chakra points.
Although Kakashi and Might Guy didn't trigger any system notifications, Mu Yue could tell that they had made considerable progress. With a little more training, they might soon trigger their own advancement rewards.
Seeing her disciples break through and defeat their opponents, Mu Yue decided it was time to leave the Fourth Mizukage and the others.
"Water Style: Fog Hidden Technique!"
After performing the necessary hand seals and exhaling a large amount of dense fog, Mu Yue unleashed a Lightning Release: Breath Technique, vanishing from in front of the Fourth Mizukage and his companions. She then sped off toward the forest.
Her objective had been achieved, and with her dwindling chakra, it was best to return to Konoha with her disciples as soon as possible.
The thick fog obscured the vision of the Fourth Mizukage and his group, causing him to furrow his brows. Mu Yue's identity seemed even more mysterious now.
"Isn't that the Water Style jutsu of Kirigakure? Could he be a Kirigakure ninja disguised as one from Sunagakure? Perhaps Kirigakure also wants a piece of the action?" The Fourth Mizukage speculated.
Kakashi and the others weren't far from him, and with the incredible speed of the Lightning Release: Breath Technique, Mu Yue appeared before her disciples shortly after their battle ended, not even giving them time to catch their breath.
"Teacher Mu Yue!" Seeing Mu Yue, Obito rushed forward excitedly and hugged her.
Then, with a worried expression, Obito asked, "Teacher Mu Yue, are you alright? Did you defeat those Kumogakure ninjas?"
Might Guy, seeing that Mu Yue was unharmed, mustered his last bit of strength and stood up. He slowly walked towards Mu Yue, giving her a thumbs-up and a heartfelt laugh.
"As expected of Teacher Mu Yue! Even the strongest of enemies can be overcome!"
Kakashi swiftly moved to support Might Guy and turned to face Mu Yue, letting Obito and Might Guy convey what needed to be said.
"I'm fine," Mu Yue smiled and said. "Although I can't say I completely defeated them, I did gain the upper hand. You can have more faith in your teacher. I told you I'd come for you."
Mu Yue then sealed the Cloud ninja, whose body had been cut in half, into a scroll. She delivered the finishing blow to the unconscious Cloud ninja, beheading him and sealing him into the scroll as well. Afterward, she performed a jutsu to summon her black feathered eagle.
"Summoning Technique!"
A puff of white smoke appeared, and a giant black eagle emerged before them.
"Get on quickly," Mu Yue said urgently. "It's dangerous here. We're returning to Konoha."
The three disciples had just endured a brutal life-and-death battle and knew this was not the time for idle chatter. They swiftly climbed onto the eagle's back.
"Black Feather, fly in that direction," Mu Yue instructed the eagle, in case it wasn't familiar with the route, having been in her care for only a short time.
The black eagle responded with a loud eagle cry, flapped its wings, and took off, heading toward Konoha.
On the broad back of the eagle, Mu Yue used the Palm Healing Technique to heal her disciples' injuries.
Among the three, Obito had sustained the least harm—just a few scrapes and bruises. Kakashi came next, with a sword cut on his left leg, but the most severely injured was Might Guy, who had severe muscle damage in his right leg and was exhausted, his body overly fatigued.
"Guy, you're not to engage in any intense training for the next week. I'll arrange a special recovery regimen for you," Mu Yue said.
"A whole week of rest?!" Might Guy exclaimed in surprise.
Smack!
Mu Yue tapped Might Guy on the head with her two fingers and said, "This is the shortest amount of time possible. Are you trying to haggle with your teacher?"
Might Guy's actions had placed an enormous strain on his body. Using the Breathing Technique to forcibly open the Eight Inner Gates was akin to trying to reach the heavens by standing on one's left foot and then the right. And somehow, he had managed to do it.
While the power boost was significant, the aftermath of releasing the gates was like falling from the heavens, inflicting severe damage to his body. If not for the cultivation elixir, Might Guy would have needed at least a month to recover from his injuries under normal circumstances.
After their battle with the Cloud Jonin, Tobirama knew how difficult it was to deal with a Jonin, and the fact that Mu Yue could easily handle one indicated that her strength was even higher.
"He's the son of the Third Raikage, and unless something unexpected happens, he will likely be the next Raikage." Mu Yue replied.
At this point in time, the Fourth Raikage had already gained considerable fame, but Kakashi had only become a ninja recently, and Tobirama and his friends weren't even ninja yet, which was why they didn't recognize the Fourth.
"Ah, the next Raikage! Doesn't that mean you had the upper hand against the Raikage in battle?" Tobirama exclaimed in shock.
Although he believed that Mu Yue was capable of anything, hearing such explosive news still surprised him.
Even if he was only the candidate for the next Raikage, he was still a Kage, and that was an extraordinary ninja.
"So he's the candidate for the next Raikage, no wonder he had that kind of expression." Kakashi nodded to himself. He had always felt that Mu Yue's strength was unfathomable, but now he understood why she had been so cautious at the beginning, given that her opponent was the candidate for the Raikage.
"That's quite a leap. He's strong, but he's still far from the level of the Third Raikage." Mu Yue ruffled Tobirama's hair and said with a smile.
This time, they had encountered the son of the Third Raikage, and Mu Yue didn't even feel like fighting; she just wanted to run away.
"Teacher Mu Yue, you didn't see it, but the three of us worked together to defeat a Cloud Jonin!" After Mu Yue mentioned her opponent, Tobirama couldn't help but boast about their own achievement.
Mu Yue smiled and assumed a listening posture.
"That guy was really tough. The three of us ganged up on him, and it was still difficult to take him down. Fortunately, I unlocked my Sharingan..." As he spoke, Tobirama activated his Sharingan, and his eyes turned crimson.
Perhaps because Kakashi had helped block a sword strike, Tobirama didn't mention Kakashi's intention to give up midway through the battle. He only said that Kakashi was injured and couldn't move.
"All of you did well. Defeating a Jonin is not easy, and if you tell others, they might even think you're bragging." Mu Yue praised them with a hearty laugh.
This was indeed an unimaginable feat. Aside from Might Guy, Tobirama and Kakashi hadn't even turned nine years old yet.
Although they had worked together to kill a Jonin, it was still a shocking achievement. After all, a Jonin was no ordinary ninja, and according to the system panel, the Cloud Jonin they faced was one of the more powerful ones.
If Might Guy, Tobirama, and Kakashi were to be placed in the same class after graduation, Mu Yue felt that their instructor for the bell test would be astounded by their performance. If they faced a Jonin of average strength, the students might even end up teaching the instructor a lesson.
However, with their strength and performance, Mu Yue felt that even if it wasn't Minato leading them, it wouldn't be an ordinary Jonin.
"What others say doesn't change the fact that our youth is burning brighter and brighter." Might Guy said passionately.
Although he had sustained the most severe injuries, he didn't regret his actions. On the contrary, he was glad because he had used his strength to protect what he wanted to protect, and he had achieved a true victory.
Mu Yue glanced at the system panels of her disciples. Might Guy's Rock Breathing had reached the Entry Level of 40 points, Tobirama's Fire Breathing had reached the Entry Level of 130 points, and Kakashi's Lightning Breathing had reached the Uninitiated Level of 54 points, showing significant progress.
In addition to the improvement in skill levels on the panels, there were also invisible improvements, such as combat experience.
Aside from Kakashi, Might Guy and Tobirama didn't have much combat experience, and this grueling battle had served as an intense training session for them in that regard.
"When we get back, I want to show Hinata my Sharingan." After completely relaxing, Tobirama began to think about what he would do when he returned to Konoha.
He had defeated a Jonin, and he could already imagine the look of surprise and admiration on Hinata's face.
"I also want to challenge Kakashi." Tobirama thought of something even more important.
Now that he had the Sharingan, he wasn't afraid of Kakashi, even if he had learned some Lightning Breathing. He could see through the Cloud Jonin's movements, so how could he fear Kakashi?
Kakashi held a unique place in Tobirama's heart. He was the genius that Tobirama, once a dead-last student, had admired, and he was also his good friend. Now that Tobirama felt he was slowly catching up to Kakashi, he was truly happy.
It was because of these feelings that Tobirama had been especially angry when he saw Kakashi slacking off and giving up. Kakashi was the genius he had always looked up to.
"Who's grinning? You annoying Kakashi, just wait until we get back to Konoha." Obito's smile turned into a slight scowl as he glared at Kakashi.
"If you want to know who's being silly, just ask Guy." Kakashi replied nonchalantly.
"Guy, come be the judge. I trust your word." Obito turned to Might Guy.
Might Guy glanced at Kakashi and then at Obito, recalling Obito's earlier smile, and said solemnly: "Obito, you were indeed smiling a bit foolishly just now."
As he spoke, Might Guy even made a pinching gesture with his thumb and forefinger.
"Ah, Guy, you too?" Obito exclaimed, his eyes widening in disbelief that his comrade-in-arms had just stabbed him in the back.
"Just a little." Might Guy said, his conscience pricking him slightly.
"What did Kakashi offer you to say that?" Obito asked, his expression turning pained as he refused to admit that his smile could be silly.
"If you don't believe me, you can always ask Teacher Mu Yue." Kakashi said with a hint of a smile, seeing Obito's reaction.
"Teacher Mu Yue, I trust you the most." Obito said, his eyes shining with expectation as he turned to Mu Yue.
Mu Yue looked up at the sky, enjoying the silence and the view as they flew on the summoning beast.
In that moment, silence spoke louder than words, and though Mu Yue didn't say anything, everyone seemed to have gotten their answer. Obito didn't press the issue further.
After flying into Fire Country for some time, Mu Yue had the black eagle land, and they set out to hunt for a hot meal.
The four of them, along with the eagle, indulged in a hearty feast.
Once they were full, Mu Yue didn't waste Obito's current high spirits and began to teach him genjutsu.
【You taught your disciple Magical Illusion: Tree Binding Death. Your disciple is extremely grateful, rewarding you with Super Critical, and you've obtained the Fire Attribute Chakra Nature Transformation (Perfect Grade)】
A vast amount of fire jutsu training memories flooded Mu Yue's mind, elevating his understanding of fire to an entirely new level.
Another major reward explosion! Mu Yue smiled, feeling that the perfect-grade fire attribute nature transformation was by no means inferior to his other two perfect-grade skills.
It pushed the limits of his fire jutsu to new heights, ensuring that even fire jutsu with low proficiency levels could be incredibly potent when bolstered by the perfect-grade nature transformation. Moreover, it opened up new possibilities for his fire jutsu; before, he couldn't quite grasp the concept of Amaterasu's flames, but after accepting the memories of the perfect-grade nature transformation, he understood it to some extent.
"With emotions running so high, I probably won't get a perfect-grade skill during my birthday this time." Mu Yue thought to himself.
The rewards from this mission had exceeded Mu Yue's expectations. He had initially intended to resolve Kakashi's issues and stimulate Obito to unlock his Sharingan, but he hadn't expected his trust level with Obito to increase as well.
His disciples had made significant progress during this mission, but Mu Yue's own strength had improved even more. Moreover, Obito's training mission was also about to be concluded, which would bring even more rewards.
Though Obito's trigger was late, the conclusion of his mission was also delayed, and Mu Yue felt that the rewards would be comparable to Might Guy's, resulting in another 2,000 chakra points and a Mastery-level skill.
"Don't tell anyone about encountering the candidate for the next Raikage. Just say that we encountered an elite jonin and a jonin." Mu Yue reminded them before they returned to Konoha.
He didn't want his efforts at disguising his strength to be undone by an offhand comment from his disciples.
"Why not? Teacher Mu Yue, you didn't even lose." Obito asked, puzzled. If he had achieved such a feat, he would have wanted to spread the news throughout Konoha and Fire Country the very next day.
"Teacher Mu Yue probably doesn't want to become famous." Kakashi speculated, knowing that such achievements would instantly make Mu Yue renowned.
"I don't want others to know about my strength yet." Mu Yue nodded in agreement.
After debriefing with his disciples about the mission, Mu Yue returned to Konoha with them.
(End of Chapter)
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