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Chapter 380: Panel, Adding Points!
Chapter 380: Panel, Adding Points!
After Minato left, Mu Yue looked at the Flying Thunder God Jutsu on the panel, which was still at the Entry level. Without hesitation, he clicked on the Ninja Expert Scroll from his inventory.
Mu Yue rarely used Ninja Skill Proficiency Scrolls due to the challenging nature of mastering powerful jutsu. Aside from testing it out when he first obtained them, he had only used a few on medical jutsu, and the lone Ninja Expert Scroll had been kept unused.
Upon opening it, Mu Yue was presented with a long list of jutsu. All he needed to do was select a jutsu and confirm to upgrade it to the Proficient level. For jutsu already at Proficient, the scroll would increase their mastery.
Ignoring the other jutsu, Mu Yue quickly found the Flying Thunder God Jutsu, which he had only practiced to the Entry level.
Ninja Expert Scroll consumed. Skill proficiency increased—Flying Thunder God Jutsu (Proficient: 1/15000).
In the instant the points were added, Mu Yue's mind was flooded with a wealth of memories and understanding of the Flying Thunder God Jutsu. What he once found abstruse now made perfect sense, and he felt as if he had a natural grasp of the technique.
With the Flying Thunder God Jutsu at Proficient, Mu Yue's comprehension of it reached a whole new level.
Firstly, he could confirm that the "Homeward Flying Thunder God" was indeed possible. The technique had two main limitations: the range of one's sensory abilities and the amount of chakra one possessed.
If Mu Yue's sensory abilities could encompass the entire Shinobi World, and he had sufficient chakra, he could use the Flying Thunder God Jutsu to return home from anywhere within that range. This would allow him to rest whenever he grew tired during a battle and then resume the fight when his opponent least expected it.
Of course, if one had such an abundance of chakra, they would likely never be forced into a corner in the first place.
Aside from these two limitations, there was another factor that influenced the distance and chakra consumption of the Flying Thunder God Jutsu—the proficiency or, to use a more mystical term, the "realm" of the technique.
For example, if Mu Yue had only mastered the Flying Thunder God Jutsu to the Entry level, teleporting from point A to point B would cost him five thousand chakra, and he would be unable to teleport directly from point A to point C. However, if he were Proficient, the same teleportation might only cost him three thousand chakra, and he could teleport directly from point A to point C. The Proficient level reduced chakra consumption and increased the distance covered.
With this newfound understanding, Mu Yue could reasonably speculate why Tobirama Senju chose to stay behind and die instead of using the Flying Thunder God Jutsu to escape with Danzo Shimura and Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Although Tobirama was a master of forbidden jutsu and had created many such techniques, they were not always perfect. For instance, the Impure World Reincarnation technique, in its original form, could only be used for self-detonation. It was later improved by Orochimaru to allow the resurrected to fight with most of their power from their living days.
Mu Yue surmised that the Flying Thunder God Jutsu was similar. In Tobirama's time, the jutsu consumed a large amount of chakra, and taking passengers would further increase that cost. Thus, it could only be used as a killing move in battle.
As for why the Impure World Reincarnation could freely bring people back, it might be related to the unlimited chakra provided by the technique.
As for who improved the Flying Thunder God Jutsu in Konoha, it had to be Minato.
Without hesitation, Mu Yue used another Proficiency Scroll on the Flying Thunder God Jutsu.
Ninja Proficiency Scroll consumed. Skill proficiency increased—Flying Thunder God Jutsu (Proficient: 168/15000).
The slight increase in proficiency granted Mu Yue some new memories of training, but far fewer than when he had upgraded from Entry to Proficient.
Without hesitation, Mu Yue used another seven Ninja Proficiency Scrolls on the jutsu.
[Ninja Skill Proficiency Scroll consumed. Skill proficiency increased - Flying Thunder God Jutsu (Proficient: 1336/15000)]
With a sudden surge, Mu Yue's proficiency skyrocketed by over a thousand points, inundating his mind with newfound insights and understandings.
Despite appearing far from the next level, this number was indeed substantial. Reaching the Proficient level required only three thousand points, and with over 1,300 points already achieved, he had crossed more than a third of the journey.
Choosing to retain the remaining two proficiency scrolls for future needs, Mu Yue was content with his progress.
Satisfied with his Flying Thunder God Jutsu, which now stood at over 1,300 proficiency points, Mu Yue attributed its advancement to his diligent training, coupled with a slight boost from the panel. Among all his skills, this one ranked high. Advancing to the Proficient level made further progress more challenging, especially for high-difficulty jutsu.
Taking out a kunai, Mu Yue, with the aid of his chakra, swiftly inscribed the character for "teacher" on it.
He then threw the kunai and immediately employed the Flying Thunder God Jutsu to teleport a short distance away.
Due to the confined space at home, Mu Yue decided to test his newfound skill at the training grounds.
With the aid of his Transparent World or the enhancement from his lightning-attribute chakra reaction, he encountered no issues with his reaction speed. Over short distances, there was little difference between him and Minato, at least during the latter's battle with the jinchuriki.
However, Mu Yue refrained from comparing himself to Minato's current capabilities, as he had not witnessed the latter's recent battles and could not accurately gauge his progress.
Nonetheless, based on the panel, Minato had undoubtedly made significant strides, evident in his skill proficiency and chakra levels.
When Mu Yue first met Minato, the latter possessed 40,000 chakra. About half a year later, Minato's chakra had increased to 47,600, and according to Mu Yue's recent assessment, it had further escalated to 69,000.
This remarkable chakra capacity was the primary reason Mu Yue wanted to take Nagato on as his disciple. Even before reaching his rapid growth phase, Nagato already exhibited an impressive chakra reservoir, and Mu Yue anticipated a substantial surge as he approached adulthood.
Of course, Minato, too, was in his rapid growth phase, making swift advancements. Yet, the augmented Mu Yue outpaced him.
[Name: Mu Yue]
[Chakra: 104,400]
When they first met, Minato had 40,000 chakra, while Mu Yue had a mere 4,000. Now, nearly two years later, Mu Yue's chakra had successfully surpassed the 100,000 mark.
Once a weakness, chakra control had become one of Mu Yue's strengths. Among the shinobi of Konoha, he now boasted one of the more substantial chakra reservoirs.
Although this amount still fell short for Mu Yue's ambitions, it was a marked improvement from before.
After concluding his tests, Mu Yue returned home to reassess his plans.
Kakashi's life task was nearing a breakthrough, and with a little push, he could attain a reward. Perfecting the Yang Seal and developing complementary jutsu remained daily priorities, while researching the Breath of Life held relative importance. Lastly, Mu Yue contemplated how best to become Nagato's teacher and guide him toward a path of abundant chakra.
PS: My family is insisting on arranging a blind date for me, which is a bit annoying, so the word count is slightly lower today. I'll make up for it tomorrow with at least 8,000 words, or feel free to berate me if I don't deliver.
(End of Chapter)
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