Chapter 340: Special Training Conclusion and Rewards
Chapter 340: Special Training Conclusion and Rewards
After all the battles had concluded, Mu Yue gathered her students together for a meeting to review their performance.
But with Hiruzen Sarutobi present, he naturally took the lead in speaking first.
Even without a prepared speech, Hiruzen, having served as Hokage for so long, was more than accustomed to such occasions.
He began by praising the students for their hard work and excellent performance in the practical exams. He then commended Mu Yue, acknowledging the fruits of her teaching methods, before transitioning to speaking about aspirations and the Will of Fire, bringing his speech to a rousing conclusion.
It must be said that Hiruzen's rhetoric was particularly effective on the Konoha ninjas. Many students spontaneously began to applaud.
Next was Mu Yue's turn. She kept her remarks simple, outlining the differences between the group test results and the final scores, highlighting everyone's efforts and progress, and concluding with a blessing and reminder.
"The third phase of the special holiday training has now come to an end," Mu Yue said with a gentle smile. "Thank you for your cooperation over the past month. I hope you will all continue on the paths you have chosen. And lastly, remember to maintain your training and improve your strength, even when there is no special training."
Unlike with Hiruzen, there was no applause after Mu Yue's speech, or at least it was drowned out by the many voices of the students.
"We definitely won't forget to cultivate. We won't let your teachings go to waste, Teacher Mu Yue."
"It's us who should be thanking you for helping us improve our strength so much."
"Teacher Mu Yue, when will the next phase of special training begin? Will you still be in charge?"
The students chattered excitedly, expressing their gratitude for Mu Yue's dedication over the past few days and inquiring about the possibility of continuing their training with her.
Though Mu Yue was a powerful ninja, it was impossible for her to converse with over six hundred people at once. The myriad of voices blended together, making it difficult to discern any single conversation.
However, she did catch a few phrases and gestured for everyone to quiet down by pressing her palm downward.
The students quickly settled down, and Mu Yue provided a brief response: "Unless something unexpected happens, the special training will resume in late December. But there will be a notification regarding who will be in charge at that time."
Late December marked the end of the second semester at the ninja school. By now, these holiday training sessions had become a regular occurrence, with two sessions stabilized per academic year.
As for who would be in charge next, Mu Yue couldn't say for sure.
Genma wanted to participate in internships during his second year, and the start of the internships coincided with the beginning of the special training. If Mu Yue were to accompany Genma on his internships, she wouldn't be able to oversee the training sessions.
Hearing Mu Yue's response, the students couldn't hide their disappointment. Without her, there didn't seem much point in attending these training sessions.
However, despite their reluctance to part ways, it was time for the students to bid farewell to Mu Yue. They gathered around her, expressing their goodbyes.
Konoha may have been referred to as a village, but its scope was far from that of an ordinary hamlet. After graduation, the students would rarely have the opportunity to meet with Mu Yue again.
Witnessing this scene, Hiruzen couldn't help but marvel at Mu Yue's immense popularity among the students. Even he, the Hokage, couldn't compare to her in their eyes.
Hiruzen felt vindicated in his decision to recruit Mu Yue as his disciple after his retirement.
With Mu Yue's teaching methods, he envisioned that within the next seven or eight years, there would be a large group of ninjas in Konoha advocating for her to become the next Hokage.
"Teacher Mu Yue, here's a gift from all of us. Please treasure it," Anko Mitarashi said as she presented Mu Yue with a thick book.
The previous year, they had pooled their money to buy a large cake for Mu Yue as a token of their gratitude. However, with nearly seven hundred students this year, lighting candles for each one of them would be a daunting task.
So, following Nara Yakushi's suggestion, they purchased a thick book. Each student wrote their name and a message for Mu Yue in the book. They could also attach their photos if they wished.
This way, they could express their sentiments and make it easier for Mu Yue to remember their names and faces.
"This way, Teacher Mu Yue won't forget us, right?"
"I will treasure it," Mu Yue replied. "But even without this, I wouldn't forget any of you. I have a good memory, and I remember all of my students. You are Asakawa Sanken, and you are Nakamori Goichi..." Mu Yue recited the names of the students standing beside her as she carefully kept the gift.
Her ability to do this wasn't due to her being an intelligence-type ninja or having the Appraisal technique. It was simply because Mu Yue had memorized the names and faces of every student she had taught.
Perhaps it was due to the influence of her shadow clone memory or the aftermath of her time-travel experience, but Mu Yue remembered each and every one of her students.
Many students gazed at her with delight, surprised that she had gone to such lengths. After all, this wasn't a matter of seven or eighty students, but nearly seven hundred.
Those who had average grades in school and didn't stand out during the special training, feeling unnoticed most of the time, were deeply touched to hear Mu Yue recite their names. They cherished this moment of being cared for.
【Under your guidance, the students who participated in the holiday training have improved in ninjutsu and taijutsu, resulting in an overall enhancement of their strength.】
【Rewards obtained: Chakra +1800, Chakra Nature Transformation Experience Scroll x2, Ninjutsu Extraction Scroll·B (Proficiency Level) x2】
【Chakra Nature Transformation Experience Scroll: Increases experience in any already mastered nature transformation.】
The rewards were quite generous, especially considering the large number of students. The previous time, Mu Yue had received 800 chakra points, but this time, she gained an additional 1,000 points, along with items that enhanced her nature transformation experience.
In fact, the rewards from her regular classes already exceeded her expectations. Thanks to them, she had managed to elevate her Earth and Lightning Release nature transformations from Proficiency Level to Mastery Level.
With Hiruzen Sarutobi still present, Mu Yue refrained from extracting ninjutsu or using the experience scrolls. After exchanging farewells with his students, he made his way over to where Hiruzen was, who was listening to the other teachers share their thoughts.
Mu Yue's timing was impeccable, as the teachers had just finished sharing their thoughts when he approached. Hiruzen turned to face him with a beaming smile and said, "Mu Yue, everyone recognizes the remarkable outcomes of your special training. I must admit, I underestimated your teaching abilities. I never expected that you, all on your own, could train over six hundred students to such an exceptional standard and even teach them your ninjutsu. It would be an injustice not to promote you in light of your contributions."
Shimonokonomama's heart sank as he immediately realized that Mu Yue might replace him as the leader of the teacher team. After all, Mu Yue was not only diligent but also exceptionally talented. However, Shimonokonomama had not anticipated that this would happen so soon.
It had only been a little over a year since Mu Yue joined the Ninja School, and even with his outstanding capabilities, it would typically take a few more years to climb the ranks.
As for why Shimonokonomama was certain that Mu Yue would take his place, it was because Mu Yue had already reached the pinnacle of his career at the Ninja School. It certainly wouldn't be plausible for him to supersede Hiruzen as the principal.
"What do you think about having Mu Yue as our vice-principal?" Hiruzen suggested, a smile spreading across his face as he surveyed the teachers.
The teachers he had brought along were no ordinary instructors; they were either recipients of the Outstanding Teacher Award or members of the school's middle to upper management.
Shimonokonomama breathed a sigh of relief. It wasn't the position of team leader, but rather that of vice-principal.
"Wait, vice-principal?" Shimonokonomama's mind raced as he recalled Hiruzen's words, and his expression gradually turned to one of astonishment.
The Ninja School had never had a vice-principal position; there had always been only one principal, and that role had always been filled by the Kage.
"Teacher Mu Yue's educational capabilities are exceptional. He has pioneered unprecedented initiatives with the holiday special training and the intern program, making significant contributions to the Ninja School. It is only fitting that he assumes the role of vice-principal," Shimonokonomama offered, after a moment's thought.
Although the Ninja School had never had a vice-principal before, if Hiruzen suggested it, then it was possible.
However, Shimonokonomama was still taken aback by the proposal. Hiruzen had essentially created a position specifically for Mu Yue, demonstrating the extent of his esteem for the young teacher.
Even Shimonokonomama, who had experienced many ups and downs, was astonished, let alone the other teachers. The look of shock on their faces was unmistakable.
"How can the gap between people be so vast?" Chigayu, who shared an office with Mu Yue, couldn't even muster feelings of envy because the disparity was simply too vast.
The achievements of Mu Yue seemed like something out of a dream, too fantastical to ever imagine for himself.
Once they had processed the news, the teachers unanimously agreed, acknowledging that even the leaders of previous teacher teams had never attained such a position.
Upon hearing Hiruzen's suggestion, Mu Yue feigned surprise and humbly remarked that he might be too young to shoulder such a significant responsibility.
Of course, Mu Yue wasn't genuinely opposed to the idea. A higher position within the Ninja School would grant him more authority to implement various reforms. However, he understood the importance of following the proper procedures, especially since his persona had already been established.
Following this, the teachers continued to share their accomplishments, and Hiruzen offered his input, ultimately leading to Mu Yue accepting the role of vice-principal.
And with that, the matter was concluded, and both the students and teachers went their separate ways.
"Izumo, today is the day we make our mark!" Takeyuki looked excitedly at Hiruzen's retreating figure and addressed Kamizuki Izumo with enthusiasm.
Kamizuki nodded, his face equally animated by the prospect. "With exceptional abilities and the favor of the Hokage, perhaps we will also leave our mark in history one day."
"It's just a pity about Ebizu. Perhaps this idea was meant for him, but because of our deep bond, he reluctantly gave it to us," Takeyuki added, his expression filled with regret.
Kamizuki found Takeyuki's words reasonable. While it was thrilling to rise to prominence, they mustn't forget about their older brother figure, Ebizu, who had provided them with countless acts of assistance.
"How about we do this, then?" Kamizuki suggested. "Let's create a clone that resembles Ebizu and challenge the Hokage together."
"It has to be you, Izumo. Even the Second Hokage wouldn't have come up with a better plan. Ebizu would be so grateful to us if he knew," Takeyuki said, his eyes sparkling with excitement as he gently punched Kamizuki's chest.
He could already envision himself achieving greatness and Ebizu's grateful smile.
Without further ado, the two set off, jogging in the direction Hiruzen had taken.
After the conclusion of the event, Mu Yue returned to his residence in the main city to rest.
The six-week teaching stint had been rewarding, but it had also been exhausting. Despite his robust physique, Mu Yue was not immune to fatigue.
Pouring himself a cup of hot tea, Mu Yue opened the system panel to draw a ninjutsu.
Although his level was slightly lower, the lottery screen remained largely the same.
【The B-rank Ninjutsu Drawing Scroll has been consumed, and the skill obtained is Ice Beam (Proficiency Level)】
Upon seeing the skill's name, Mu Yue instantly recognized its origin. However, as this wasn't the first time a Pokemon move had appeared, he wasn't overly surprised.
After organizing his thoughts, Mu Yue realized that this was a rather useful Ice Release ninjutsu—clean, straightforward, and packing a decent punch.
With these questions in mind, Mu Yue continued to draw ninjutsu.
【The B-rank Ninjutsu Drawing Scroll has been consumed, and the skill obtained is Hawk of the Frost (Proficiency Level)】
At first, Mu Yue was unsure what this skill was, but as the memory of its cultivation appeared in his mind, he recalled that it was a technique used by Aokiji from One Piece. Its specific effect was to create an ice bird for attacks, capable of freezing people.
Drawing another Ice Style skill, Mu Yue felt that it was unlikely he could obtain a Bloodline Limit for free. Either he had to cultivate it himself or use the Gold Coins of his disciples.
After all, Bloodline Limits involved the fusion of dual-attribute nature transformations, whereas single-attribute techniques like Fire Style were governed by different rules, which seemed reasonable.
Subsequently, Mu Yue opened the Chakra Nature Transformation Experience Scroll, and the system instantly presented him with numerous options.
【Options: Fire Nature Transformation (Perfect Level), Water Nature Transformation (Proficient Level), Lightning Nature Transformation (Proficient Level)..., Ice Style (Entry Level)】
Seeing Ice Style on the list surprised Mu Yue, but it indeed qualified as a nature transformation, so he had no complaints.
Since he had already achieved Proficient Level or higher in the other seven natures, Mu Yue decided to use one of the experience scrolls on Ice Style.
Instantly, a vast array of Ice Style cultivation memories flooded Mu Yue's mind, giving him the illusion that he wasn't a novice in Ice Style but rather an Ice Style ninja with several years of training.
When Mu Yue checked the proficiency of his Ice Style again, it had already advanced from Entry Level to Proficient Level.
【Skill: Ice Style (Proficiency: 1000/3000)】
The effect was quite impressive, not only reaching Proficient Level but also attaining a relatively high level of proficiency.
Mu Yue decided to save the remaining scroll for later, in case he obtained another Bloodline Limit that he could use it on.
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As both Kakashi's and Obito's Breathing Techniques had broken through to Proficient Level, and since they hadn't undertaken any missions for a while, Mu Yue decided to send them on a mission, especially considering they were all Chunin and could freely accept A-rank missions and below. On the other hand, Itachi and Might Guy, who hadn't yet reached Proficient Level in the Breathing Technique, would continue their special training.
"I'm nervous. What if we encounter the Candidate Kazekage without Teacher Mu Yue or Teacher Minato?" Obito voiced his concern as they made their way to the Hokage Building.
Although Obito felt a sense of recognition and satisfaction at being able to accept missions independently, his analysis of his mission experiences made him feel that it might be dangerous without the presence of their teachers.
"Normally, we wouldn't encounter the Candidate Kazekage," Kakashi replied with a look of exasperation.
Previously, Kakashi had indeed harbored suspicions about their luck, but ever since he and Minato encountered the Candidate Kazekage, their mission difficulties had aligned with their assigned ranks, and they hadn't encountered any unexpected incidents.
"But the Chunin Exams, which are supposed to be an internal village matter, had an unexpected outcome. Nothing is impossible," Obito argued, unconvinced.
Kakashi found it hard to refute this point, as the unexpected turn of events during the Chunin Exams, a significant event within the village, was indeed an ill omen.
"Alright, if you're worried about potential problems, let's take on a domestic C-rank mission. There shouldn't be any issues with that," Hinata suggested, attempting to find a compromise.
"How can that be? Now that we finally have the qualification to freely accept higher-level missions, of course, we should take on C-rank missions and above! If we back down because of potential dangers, we'll never become Hokage!" Obito rejected Hinata's proposal, insisting that they should embrace challenges instead of retreating.
Kakashi's gaze toward Obito held a hint of surprise. He never expected such words to come from the usually straightforward Obito, and he was impressed by Obito's newfound determination.
Hinata looked at Kakashi, who nodded slightly before speaking up. "Then let's take on a B-rank mission. We'll just make sure it's far away from the countries currently at war."
With their current strength, undertaking a B-rank mission would be a breeze, as they were unlikely to encounter any Jonin-level enemies, only Genin.
It was their first time accepting a mission as Chunin, and the fact that they could choose their mission made Obito even more excited. He strode into the Hokage Building with a proud gait, drawing attention along the way.
"Uncle Sawada, you're on duty again today, good morning!" Obito greeted Sawada Gen'yu with a broad smile and a wave, deliberately puffing out his chest to make his Chunin vest more noticeable.
"Good morning, congratulations on becoming a Chunin," Sawada replied with a smile.
If it weren't for Obito's insistence on having him removed from his position, Sawada would have genuinely liked this cheerful and enthusiastic Uchiha boy.
"Hehe," Obito chuckled, his vanity satisfied.
"Uncle Sawada, do you have any missions to rescue a princess? It doesn't have to be from the Fire Country; it can be from another country as well," Obito asked hopefully.
He still yearned to be a heroic ninja who rescued princesses.
Sawada was about to say no, but then he remembered a new request that had arrived the night before. "There aren't any missions to rescue a princess, but there is a mission related to a princess."
5k, there will be an outing from the village in the next part, some people might be able to guess where they are going
(End of Chapter)
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