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Chapter 362: A Beating for the Root's Anbu Ninja
Chapter 362: A Beating for the Root's Anbu Ninja
Several days passed, and it was time for Mu Yue to commence the training for the Root Anbu.
The training was scheduled to last for two and a half months, coinciding with the end of the second semester at the Ninja Academy.
Before the training officially began, Mu Yue received some information about the participants.
However, they were, after all, members of the Root Anbu, and the information Mu Yue obtained was fairly basic.
Of course, this was sufficient for Mu Yue's purposes, given that it was just a short training session of less than three months.
There were thirty ninjas participating in the training, with fifteen members each from the Root and the Anbu.
Danzo Shimura and Hiruzen Sarutobi referred to them as newcomers, but where would so many newcomers come from? These two departments typically recruited only a handful of new members each year, with slightly more during times of war, but even then, the numbers wouldn't be excessive.
Mu Yue estimated that they had likely included some members who had joined the Root Anbu within the last three years and classified them as newcomers.
Before receiving the information, Mu Yue had guessed that the number would be below fifteen.
This turn of events was somewhat unexpected. Although there were only thirty of them, they were all Anbu and Root members—the elite among ninjas. Among them were strong ninjas whom even the current Kakashi and Obito might not necessarily defeat.
Although it was unexpected, it was a good thing for Mu Yue.
Based on the system's rewards, having more exceptional ninjas increased the likelihood of triggering better rewards. In reality, it also demonstrated the importance that Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura attached to this training.
For the training venue, Mu Yue chose a relatively remote training ground that had a forest, a river, and was situated near a mountain.
Mu Yue arrived at the training ground ahead of time, and the thirty ninjas who would be undergoing the training also arrived punctually before the start time. None of them were late.
The Root ninjas and the Anbu ninjas divided themselves into two rows and stood before Mu Yue.
"I am Mu Yue Hanyu, and I will be in charge of this training," Mu Yue introduced himself briefly.
Nowadays, Mu Yue had gained some fame in Konoha, but to prevent any unnecessary awkwardness, he still took the time to introduce himself.
As he spoke, Mu Yue's gaze swept across the ninjas standing before him.
Perhaps because this wasn't considered an official mission, they weren't wearing their masks. However, the masks wouldn't have hindered Mu Yue's Appraisal Technique anyway.
Name: Kenji Tobita
Chakra: 8700
Skills: Lightning Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Proficient: 100/15000), Earth Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Skilled: 2600/3000), Lightning Release: Four Pillar Binding...
Name: Shinji Sarutobi
Chakra: 10050
Skills: Fire Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Proficient: 300/15000), Water Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Skilled: 1500/3000), Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique...
Among the fifteen Anbu members, the stronger ones had already achieved proficiency in nature transformation, and their corresponding elemental jutsu skills were also relatively high.
Mu Yue then proceeded to check the status panels of all the Root members.
Name: Hiroshi Yamanaka
Chakra: 7200
Skills: Mind Transfer Jutsu (Skilled: 2800/3000)...
Name: Kohei Yoneya
Chakra: 9800
After reviewing the status of all the ninjas, Mu Yue found that the Anbu ninjas were generally stronger than the Root ninjas.
As Mu Yue used his Appraisal Technique on the trainees, they, in turn, quietly sized him up.
The true newcomers were relatively unaffected, but those who had been in the Anbu for a year or two found the situation perplexing, and Kenji Tobita was one of them.
He had heard of Mu Yue's reputation and knew that he was a powerful jonin who had once assisted Jiraiya in repelling a jinchuriki on the battlefield. However, Tobita couldn't fathom how Mu Yue could help improve his strength in such a short time.
Judging from his appearance, Mu Yue seemed to be around the same age as him, perhaps nineteen years old.
Tobita simply couldn't imagine how a peer could help him enhance his strength within two and a half months.
Most of the jonin among the thirty trainees shared Tobita's sentiments, and some even believed that this training was merely a formality to give Mu Yue a chance to pad his resume for a promotion.
However, as members of the Anbu and the Root, they wouldn't show their skepticism outwardly, nor would they discuss it openly.
In the world of ninjas, strength was the ultimate currency, and Mu Yue possessed not only strength but also the favor of the Hokage. They certainly weren't foolish enough to invite trouble upon themselves.
Even in the world of Konoha, experience mattered, and Mu Yue's youth was a factor that could easily be underestimated.
Of course, another reason was that Mu Yue didn't have any particularly remarkable achievements. The most well-known was his assistance to Jiraiya in repelling a jinchuriki, but that was more of a supporting role, and the impact was minimal.
If news of Mu Yue's solo victory over the new AB combination were to spread, no one would dare to underestimate him. In the world of ninjas, sheer strength could override experience. If one possessed the power of the First Hokage, they might even be pushed to the position of Hokage, whether they desired it or not.
"All of us together?" Kenji Tobita blurted out, wondering if he had heard wrong or if Mu Yue had lost his mind.
The concept of their thirty people ganging up was staggering. Tobita wasn't sure about the situation on the Root side, but among the fifteen Anbu members, there were three jonin, two special jonin, and the rest were elite chunin. Such a team was capable of executing extremely important S-rank missions.
Hiroshi Yamanaka, one of the Root ninjas, stared at Mu Yue in shock. On their side, they had two jonin, two special jonin, and the rest were elite chunin as well.
"There are at least eight chunin-level ninjas on the field, and the rest are no ordinary chunin either. Where does he get his confidence from?" Hiroshi mumbled to himself, perplexed.
He wasn't aware of the Anbu's situation, but normally, the Anbu would be even stronger than the Root members. Their group of thirty was more formidable than many ninja organizations in the ninja world.
"Testing each of you individually would be troublesome, so just go ahead and attack together." Mu Yue replied with a gentle smile.
At this moment, Mu Yue had already activated his Byakugan. He noticed a ninja hiding in the shadows, observing them.
This was within Mu Yue's expectations. One of the reasons he wanted to take on all thirty ninjas was to give Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura a refresher on his capabilities and methods, enhancing the perception of his genius persona.
Hearing Mu Yue's reply, the thirty ninjas exchanged glances, surprised that the first day of training was already so intense.
"Just go all out, and I will report those with excellent performances to the Third Hokage and Assistant Danzo." Mu Yue continued when no one made a move.
Hiroshi Yamanaka exchanged looks with his teammates from the Root and nodded slightly.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
Three Root ninjas quickly flashed to three different positions and threw several shuriken at Mu Yue.
They weren't naive enough to think that ordinary shuriken would be enough to defeat Mu Yue. The shuriken were meant to restrict his movements, while the real killing move would be their ninjutsu.
"Heart Transfer Clone Technique!" Hiroshi Yamanaka immediately performed his clan's secret technique.
Even with his teammates' help in restricting Mu Yue's movements, Hiroshi still chose to use the more flexible Heart Transfer Clone Technique, which allowed him to turn corners, instead of the Heart Transfer Body Technique, which only allowed linear movement.
Under the cover of numerous shuriken, Hiroshi's spirit quickly shot towards Mu Yue.
Swish!
"That's a nice idea, but it's a bit naive to think that mere shuriken can hold me back."
Mu Yue maintained his gentle smile, and to Hiroshi's astonishment, he disappeared from his original spot.
Hiroshi's eyes darted rapidly as he tried to locate Mu Yue.
"So fast! I can't even see clearly." Hiroshi realized he had lost track of Mu Yue.
"Damn!"
Then, Hiroshi suddenly realized something, and his expression turned grim. He wanted to retract the spirit he had sent out, but it was too late.
Bang!
Mu Yue, who had appeared behind Hiroshi, kicked him, sending the Root ninja flying.
Boom!!
Due to Hiroshi's jonin status, Mu Yue applied some force, and Hiroshi crashed through six large trees before coming to a stop.
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Silence fell upon the training ground. None of the ninjas spoke, their faces solemn as they stared at Mu Yue.
Defeating Hiroshi wasn't particularly impressive, as he wasn't a well-known powerful jonin. What surprised them was the speed and manner in which Mu Yue had defeated him.
In fact, some of the Root ninjas and Anbu ninjas had intended to make their move while Hiroshi was performing his secret technique, but they were all too slow to react to Mu Yue's speed. By the time they snapped out of their daze, Hiroshi was already flying through the air.
"Not only does he possess extraordinary talent in ninjutsu, but his taijutsu is also impressive." Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was observing through a crystal ball in his office, nodded in approval.
Indeed, Mu Yue's teleportation technique was eye-catching. It was normal for the Anbu ninjas to be unable to react in time; it wasn't because they were weak but because Mu Yue was just too fast.
But things were different now. Mu Yue's overwhelming defeat of Hiroshi Yamanaka had showcased his terrifying strength to the ninjas present, and they knew he wouldn't hold back in the upcoming battle, especially since it was his own request.
Mu Yue was indeed powerful, but the thirty ninjas before him were no ordinary foes; a one-versus-thirty battle was entirely different from a single duel.
"Fire Release: Great Fire Technique!"
"Wind Release: Grand Break!"
"Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique!"
"Secret Technique: Insect Drop!"
The remaining twenty-nine ninjas unleashed their signature ninjutsu techniques, with some even combining their attacks with their teammates' to create even more powerful assaults.
In an instant, a barrage of attacks from all directions descended upon Mu Yue.
These ninjas were indeed members of the Anbu and Root, and although they hadn't fought together before, their coordination was impeccable, with none of their attacks canceling each other out.
Mu Yue remained calm and created two shadow clones before beginning to perform hand seals.
Tobita Kenji, who had been waiting for an opportunity to disrupt Mu Yue's dodging with his Lightning Release, was perplexed by his actions.
"Could it be that he intends to block all these ninjutsu with his own power?" Tobita couldn't help but make a bold and frightening assumption.
He could only describe it as terrifying because this was a collective assault by numerous Anbu and Root ninjas, including several jonin-level opponents.
If Mu Yue could truly match their ninjutsu with his own, it would mean that his strength had surpassed that of an ordinary jonin.
Even among jonin, there were varying levels of power; no ordinary jonin would dare claim to be on par with Orochimaru, Jiraiya, or Tsunade.
"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!"
Mu Yue's main body was the first to finish the hand seals, rapidly converting a large amount of chakra into fire-attribute chakra and spitting out a massive burst of flames.
The flames danced like raging dinosaurs, instantly turning everything combustible in the vicinity into ashes and causing the surrounding temperature to soar.
Some of the ninjas closer to the action took a few steps back, as the Fire Dragon Flame Bullet that Obito had used during the Chunin Exams paled in comparison to Mu Yue's display. Whether it was the intensity, range, or temperature, Mu Yue's technique far surpassed Obito's.
Even Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was observing from a distance through his Telescope Technique, could sense the might of Mu Yue's fire release.
"Fire Release is probably his forte," Hiruzen mused to himself.
Even if he had used the Fire Dragon Flame Bullet in his younger days, Hiruzen wasn't sure he could have done better than Mu Yue.
"Wind Release: Cyclone!"
Immediately after, Mu Yue's shadow clone completed its wind release technique.
A fierce hurricane blasted forth from the clone's mouth, causing the wind to howl and debris to fly in all directions.
The already formidable Fire Dragon Flame Bullet was further fueled by this terrifying gale force, rapidly expanding and engulfing the grass and tall trees in its path. It seemed as though the entire training ground would be transformed into a blazing inferno.
"To think he could unleash a combination ninjutsu of this scale!" Sarutobi Shinji exclaimed, his eyes wide with disbelief.
He had only witnessed such devastating power in one other person—the legendary Hiruzen Sarutobi.
BOOM!!!
The ground shook from the force of the massive explosion, as if it couldn't withstand the intense energy. Clouds of smoke in various colors filled the training ground—black from the burning flames and yellow from the dust kicked up by the blast.
The ninjas quickly retreated to avoid being caught in the aftermath of the powerful collision.
The Kikaichu beetles that had charged towards Mu Yue were the first to turn to ashes, and the Earth Release attacks were reduced to rubble by the scorching heat of Mu Yue's flames. Homogeneous fire releases were completely overwhelmed by the sheer intensity of Mu Yue's fire technique, and for a moment, his solitary ninjutsu seemed to overpower the combined efforts of the Anbu and Root ninjas, forcing them to retreat and evade.
As the smoke gradually cleared, the extent of the devastation became apparent. The training ground was a mess, with large craters and charred earth bearing witness to the terrifying power of the ninjutsu that had been unleashed.
"He seemed to have created two shadow clones earlier," Sarutobi Shinji suddenly noticed something.
Mu Yue had created two shadow clones, but only one was using Wind Release to assist the main body in blocking the incoming attacks.
I was a bit busy today, so it's a little late.
(End of Chapter)
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