Chapter 32: The Eight Inner Gates
Chapter 32: The Eight Inner Gates
[Disciple Might Guy sets a cultivation task]
[Cultivation Task: Obtain a training regimen that will enhance your strength]
[Reward: Depending on the degree of task completion]
Looking at Might Guy's newly revealed cultivation task, Mu Yue felt a mix of emotions.
He had originally thought that the task would be to defeat Kakashi, but it turned out to be about obtaining a training regimen.
Could this even be called a "cultivation task"? Mu Yue carefully considered the cause and effect leading up to the activation of the cultivation task and formed some speculations.
The content of the cultivation task was determined by the disciple's thoughts. Obito felt that with his current abilities, he had no chance of securing first place in the upcoming Chunin Exams. Hence, his cultivation task was focused on achieving that goal.
When Obito learned of the upcoming exams, there were only two weeks left until the event.
With such a tight timeline, Obito believed that he could only secure first place with Mu Yue's assistance.
Although Might Guy desired to defeat Kakashi, he was not in a rush and did not feel the same urgency as Obito to seek Mu Yue's help.
Additionally, due to their short acquaintance of only a month and Might Guy being solely on the receiving end of Mu Yue's help, he might have felt uncomfortable troubling Mu Yue further.
The combination of these factors resulted in Might Guy's unusual cultivation task.
"Teacher, I'll leave the training regimen to you," Might Guy said gratefully.
"How could this be a trouble? Seeing your enthusiasm for becoming stronger fills my heart with joy," Mu Yue said as he ruffled Might Guy's hair affectionately.
"For a teacher, the greatest reward is seeing their disciple grow stronger," Mu Yue added, his expression filled with sincerity.
This was not an act; it was truly how Mu Yue felt.
Hearing these words again, Might Guy's heart stirred with a newfound emotion.
Perhaps, he should rely on Mu Yue a little more.
The two of them made their way to the training grounds.
Obito was nearing the completion of his tree-climbing training and would soon move on to the water-walking practice.
Might Guy continued with his physical training, repeatedly performing various exercises to strengthen his body.
Kakashi, on the other hand, was practicing illusions with one of Mu Yue's shadow clones.
Mu Yue's main body was working on completing Might Guy's cultivation task—creating a new training plan for him.
This was not something that could be hastily put together. It required careful consideration and planning.
It wasn't just about increasing the intensity of training to become stronger; one also had to take into account the body's ability to endure and recover.
As the sky gradually darkened, the three disciples completed the training regimen set by Mu Yue, and he, in turn, finalized Might Guy's new training plan.
Mu Yue called Might Guy aside and handed him the training plan.
[Cultivation Task Complete: Rewards - Training Secret Elixir x20, Chakra +150]
[Training Secret Elixir: Effectively eliminates physical fatigue and heals the body, removing hidden injuries]
The task was immediately marked as completed, and the rewards were better than Mu Yue had anticipated.
After all, this task had been incredibly simple, and Mu Yue had expected that even a small amount of chakra would have been a decent reward.
To receive twenty Training Secret Elixirs was indeed a pleasant surprise.
This made him even more curious about the rewards Obito would receive upon completing his far more challenging cultivation task.
Mu Yue feigned searching for something in his ninja pouch and secretly retrieved a Training Secret Elixir from his system space. He then handed it to Might Guy with a smile.
"Here, take this. It's for you," Mu Yue said warmly.
Among his three disciples, Might Guy was likely the one who needed it the most, given the intense nature of his training regimen.
Trusting his teacher implicitly, Might Guy popped the elixir into his mouth without hesitation.
The moment he swallowed it, a warm sensation spread throughout his body, chasing away his fatigue and energizing him instantly.
"This must be an expensive kind of secret elixir, right?" Might Guy guessed, marveling at the miraculous effects of the pill. He felt as light as a feather, all his exhaustion seemingly melted away.
These so-called secret elixirs were special medicines crafted with unique techniques and specific ingredients, each possessing distinct abilities.
The most common and basic type of secret elixir was the Military Ration Pill, which restored a certain amount of chakra and was relatively inexpensive.
The more unusual and powerful the effects, the higher the price tag. Might Guy suspected that the elixir he had just consumed was definitely not cheap.
"Don't overthink it now that you've taken it. Just enjoy the benefits," Mu Yue replied, choosing not to divulge the value of the elixir.
In truth, he had no idea how much it was worth. It had come from his system, and whether it was even available for sale in Konoha was another matter entirely. Moreover, now that Might Guy had asked, Mu Yue suspected that he already had a vague idea of the answer.
【You have gifted your disciple with a Training Secret Elixir, and his profound gratitude has triggered a massive reward: Eight Inner Gates (First Three Gates)】
A flood of memories and knowledge about the Eight Inner Gates suddenly filled Mu Yue's mind, and he could sense that he had unlocked a certain restriction within his body.
Although he could only access the first three gates for now, Mu Yue was content. With this knowledge, he could continue his cultivation and eventually open more gates.
However, he had no intention of pursuing the Eight Inner Gates any further. His time would be better spent elsewhere, yielding greater returns.
Might Guy's talent in ninjutsu might have been average, but his talent in taijutsu was exceptional. Despite both of them cultivating for several decades and opening the Death Gate, there was a stark difference in their prowess. Might Guy could severely injure the Six Paths Sage Mode Madara, while Might Dai could not even defeat the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist single-handedly.
Opening the first three gates was ideal for Might Guy, as they were the gates with the least impact on the body. Advancing beyond the third gate would require an exceptionally strong physical constitution.
"Teacher, I will become the strongest!" Might Guy vowed, his eyes brimming with tears of gratitude.
To ensure he didn't feel burdened by the gift of an expensive elixir, Mu Yue had refrained from telling him what it was.
If Might Guy hadn't guessed, Mu Yue might have even passed it off as a sugar bean.
Mu Yue handed a handkerchief to the emotionally charged Might Guy, his smile gentle and encouraging. "You will become the strongest. I believe in you."
Even without his help, Might Guy would have reached the pinnacle of taijutsu through his own relentless efforts.
Mu Yue believed that in this world, Might Guy would go even further.
"I must have gained quite a bit of Trust Points. I wonder when I'll encounter a disciple with Trust Level 4," Mu Yue mused as he watched Might Guy's retreating figure.
That day, Mu Yue opted to remain in the South Border Forest instead of venturing into the main district of Konoha, where he usually ran into Minato and Kushina.
It had been over a month since he arrived in this world, and although he had intended to develop the Rasengan at some point, he hadn't found the time to do so.
Recently, he had been delving into various books on sealing techniques and curse seals, and he needed some time to digest all the new information. He figured that he might as well work on perfecting the Rasengan during this period.
With the detailed knowledge from the original story and his mastery over shape transformation, developing the Rasengan wouldn't be difficult.
However, his primary goal in creating the Rasengan wasn't to use it as a combat technique but rather for its other applications.
(End of Chapter)
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