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Chapter 321: Kakashi's New Technique
Chapter 321: Kakashi's New Technique
[First time completing an S-rank teaching evaluation: Reward—Mastery of Yang Release chakra nature transformation, Mastery of Yin Release chakra nature transformation]
The rewards were extremely generous, directly granting Mu Yue proficiency in two of the most unique and special chakra nature transformations—Yin and Yang Release.
A vast array of memories related to the cultivation of Yin and Yang chakra nature transformations flooded Mu Yue's mind. After organizing these memories, Mu Yue checked his status panel.
Name: Mu Yue
Chakra: 66,500
Skills: Fire Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Perfect: 120/80,000), Water Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Mastery: 8,000/15,000), Wind Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Mastery: 7,800), Yin Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Mastery: 0), Yang Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Mastery: 0)...
Due to Mu Yue's change in reward strategy, the growth of his chakra had slowed down slightly, but it was still considerable. By the end of this school year, Mu Yue estimated that his total chakra capacity would reach nine or even ten times that of an ordinary person.
Although his recovery ability was slightly lacking, having a large chakra reserve was still advantageous.
When Mu Yue saw that the proficiency of his Yin and Yang nature transformations was only at zero, he fell into deep thought.
For some reason, the first three times he had received rewards for mastering chakra nature transformations, they came with half the proficiency already filled. However, this time, it seemed different.
"Is it because Yin and Yang natures are more special? Or was I in a beginner's protection period before?" Mu Yue speculated to himself.
Obviously, these guesses would not provide him with any answers, and he could only wait until the next time he received a similar reward to verify his theory.
Nonetheless, Mu Yue was content. Those with decent talent might only be able to master one chakra nature transformation in their lifetime, but he had achieved mastery in two nature transformations in just one lesson.
The next day, Mu Yue continued teaching at the same pace as the first day, but with slight modifications to the content. After finishing the morning classes, nothing happened with the system. It was only after the afternoon classes ended that the rewards were calculated.
[Conducted a high-quality lecture]
[Evaluation: S]
[Rewards: Slight increase in Taijutsu ability, Fire Release Chakra Nature Transformation +8, Earth Release Chakra Nature Transformation +45, Lightning Release Chakra Nature Transformation +35, Wind Release Chakra Nature Transformation +10, Water Release Chakra Nature Transformation +15]
Looking at the rewards, Mu Yue felt slightly disappointed. Today, he had his Class C students train in Taijutsu for the entire day, hoping to trigger a reward that would enhance their physical bodies. However, the only improvement was in his own Taijutsu ability.
Nonetheless, the overall rewards were still substantial. If this trend continued, by the end of the special training, his Lightning and Earth Release Chakra Nature Transformations would also reach the Mastery level. At that point, Mu Yue would have mastered six nature transformations with one at the Perfect level.
After teaching for two days, Mu Yue had figured out the mechanism for achieving an S-rank evaluation. It required a large number of students, high-quality lectures, and a significant amount of time. Moreover, the rewards were completely different from the previous evaluations—he received rewards in the areas he taught.
Although it was just a difference of one evaluation level, this aspect was far more important to Mu Yue than receiving one or two ninjutsu techniques at the A-rank level.
For example, the medical specialty students would be graduating soon, and he wanted to try to achieve an S-rank evaluation then. It might greatly help him in developing his 'power bank'.
Of course, the rewards were fantastic, but Mu Yue also felt truly exhausted from teaching. When he returned, he was too tired even to read a book and needed a good rest.
As the special training progressed, the Chunin Exams, which had been temporarily paused, were about to resume. Two of Mu Yue's disciples, Nara Yukata and Asuma, requested leave in advance as they were participants in the upcoming third stage of the Chunin Exams, which was scheduled for Tuesday.
Considering everyone's interest in watching the exams, Mu Yue decided to give the entire class a day off so they could attend the Chunin Exams as spectators.
Of course, this meant that they would have to make up for the lost day. So, instead of having Saturday off this week, they would have Sunday off as usual.
...
August 4th, the day before the Chunin Exams.
Even though there was only one day left until the Chunin Exams, Mu Yue's disciples showed no signs of relaxing.
Huff! Huff!!
Obito's body was engulfed in fierce orange-yellow flames, and each punch and kick delivered a heavy blow accompanied by scorching heat.
Whenever Obito's body began to perspire from exhaustion, the high temperature would evaporate the sweat instantly. He practiced the Fire Release ninjutsu that Mu Yue had taught him over and over again, from morning to afternoon, using breathing techniques to squeeze out every last drop of stamina in pursuit of a breakthrough.
Might Guy's Eight Gates and Rock Lee's powerful kicks, along with Kakashi's seemingly divine ability to defeat an upper ninja with a single strike, had left a profound impression on Obito. They had set a high bar and put immense pressure on him.
Not to mention Kakashi and Might Guy, one of the remaining finalists, Shino Aburame, had a bloodline ability that could counter Obito's jutsu.
Obito did not want to lose. He refused to be defeated by anyone. Most of his nine years of life had been spent as the weakest in his class, but now that he had turned things around, he wanted to keep winning. He wanted to win for Mu Yue, for Yahiko, and for Kakashi. He wanted to prove to everyone that he, Obito Uchiha, was not inferior to anyone.
Bang! Bang!!
Might Guy's powerful kicks shattered trees and boulders, demonstrating his overwhelming strength.
Whether it was thick trees or hard rocks, nothing could withstand the force of Might Guy's heavy blows.
"Suiton: Suiryuudan no Jutsu!" (Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!)
Rin Nohara, adept in water-style breathing, unleashed a water-style ninjutsu. Under her control, the water from the river swiftly gathered and took the form of a water dragon, spinning in a circle before crashing back into the water.
"Suiton: Suiro no Jutsu!" (Water Style: Water Prison Technique!)
Immediately after the water dragon, Rin performed hand seals and created a large water bubble on the river's surface.
Practicing by the river made it easier for Rin to manipulate water-style jutsu, so she had been training diligently by the riverbank lately.
She was well aware of her shortcomings and the limited time she had spent learning water-style jutsu. Thus, she compensated by increasing her practice to improve her proficiency.
"Everyone else is so talented. I must keep up and strive to win the first round," Rin thought to herself as her chakra reserves began to deplete.
Rin had a clear understanding of her capabilities. She knew she couldn't compare to Obito or Kakashi, nor could she aim for the top four spots. Merely advancing to the quarterfinals would be considered a success for her.
All she hoped for was to not become a burden to Obito and Kakashi in their battles, and instead, be of assistance to them.
"Rai no Kokyuu, Zen Shyuuchuu!" (Lightning Style, Full Concentration!)
Kakashi focused intently, pushing his breathing technique to its limit. His eyes, sharp as ever, were locked onto the wooden dummy crafted from special wood.
Crackle!
Shimmering yellow lightning erupted from his feet and gradually enveloped his legs. The powerful lightning-style chakra activated his cells, augmenting Kakashi's explosive strength.
Boom! Kakashi's charge struck the ground with the force of a thunderbolt, and a flash of yellow lightning streaked across the wooden dummy, leaving a deep gash that split it in two.
"Phew." Kakashi exhaled, momentarily closing his eyes to reflect on his performance.
"I still can't quite master the 'Transparent World,' but my perception has improved significantly. That's why I'm now able to react in time for 'Senbon,' something I couldn't do before."
However, the issue was that his breathing technique had improved considerably since his last battle, and his swordsmanship had also experienced a sudden breakthrough, akin to an epiphany. As a result, 'Senbon' was no longer his fastest or strongest technique.
Because his charge was accompanied by a thunderous roar, Kakashi named his new technique 'Raimeisen' (Lightning Flash). This move was a product of Kakashi's recollection of his 'Transparent World' experience, combined with his swordsmanship.
Raimeisen was incredibly powerful and swift, with the only drawback being its high chakra consumption. As for the issue of not being able to react in time, Kakashi attributed it to his own limitations rather than a flaw in the technique. He believed that if he could fully unlock the 'Transparent World,' he would have no problem reacting to his opponents' moves.
Despite his diligent training, Kakashi found that mastering the 'Transparent World' was even more challenging than learning how to unlock the 'Curse Mark.' It wasn't something that could be easily achieved, and he hadn't been able to enter that state of complete 'Transparent World' even once in the past month.
"Let me try again. With my current strength, I can't guarantee victory against them," Kakashi said, refusing to be discouraged. He quickly resumed his practice with renewed determination.
Ever since his epiphany, Kakashi never lost sight of his goals—to defeat Might Guy, Obito, and Genma one by one and reclaim his pride.
As for Genma, he hadn't been seen in action for quite some time, so Kakashi temporarily set him aside. Currently, both Obito and Might Guy possessed formidable strength, especially Obito, who also had the Sharingan and could easily exploit any openings Kakashi might leave during battle.
"Alright, everyone, let's call it a day and get some rest. Sacrificing tomorrow's performance for today's training would be a loss," Mu Yue's shadow clone spoke up at 6 p.m., signaling the end of their training for the day.
Seeing her students' dedication filled Mu Yue with warmth. Initially, among her disciples, only Might Guy displayed such diligence. Genma, though not lazy, lacked the same level of enthusiasm, and Obito, well, he had transformed from someone who eagerly awaited vacations to someone who now used his free time for training.
At Mu Yue's words, everyone stopped their training. They, too, understood the importance of rest for optimal performance, but their focus on training had been so intense that they lost track of time.
The group of disciples gathered to rest for a while. However, as they were all exhausted, their conversation was brief. Even Obito, usually the chattiest among them, kept his words concise. After exchanging words of encouragement, they disbanded and headed back, except for Genma, who stayed behind to continue his training since he was still a student at the Ninja Academy.
"Why is everyone improving so much?" Genma, who was putting in extra practice, wondered with a perplexed expression on his face. The pressure he felt was immense.
PS: Those strings of characters only count as one symbol each. They may look lengthy, but to improve readability, I'll try to minimize their use going forward.
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