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Chapter 421: High-Level Decision
Chapter 421: High-Level Decision
Mu Yue imparted the Thunder Flash: Godspeed technique to Kakashi and then taught Nohara Rin the Burst Fist and Water Instant Body Technique.
Nohara Rin had excellent chakra control, giving her a unique advantage in mastering the Burst Fist. If she could master these two skills, her combat abilities would improve significantly.
The Burst Fist could be considered an upgraded version of the Weird Power, with stronger power and more effects, and proficiency in Water Instant Body Technique would greatly enhance Nohara Rin's mobility.
Mu Yue temporarily refrained from teaching Obito and Stop Water the Grand Flame Control: Flame Emperor, intending to wait until they had finished learning their current fire-style techniques.
In truth, the power of the Grand Flame Control: Flame Emperor was not as strong as the Fire Dragon Dance that Mu Yue had developed herself. After all, the Fire Dragon Dance could be considered a secret technique-level fire-style jutsu that Mu Yue had created by fusing numerous expert-level fire-style experiences. However, the Fire Dragon Dance had very high requirements, so learning the Grand Flame Control: Flame Emperor could serve as a transitional step.
"Lord Abura, please come with me to the Hokage Building. The Third Hokage is looking for you." As Mu Yue was about to have dinner, a member of the ANBU showed up at her door.
Without asking too many questions, Mu Yue nodded and followed the ANBU agent to the Hokage's office.
"To call me at this time, it's probably not about the Ninja Academy," Mu Yue mused as she made her way to the Hokage Tower.
Even the Hokage would usually be off-duty at this hour, suggesting that Sarutobi was working overtime. Matters concerning the Ninja Academy wouldn't typically require the Hokage to put in extra hours.
"War, perhaps..." Mu Yue considered a possibility.
Ordinarily, as a teacher at the Ninja Academy, he wouldn't be called upon to fight unless Konoha was pushed to the brink.
But Mu Yue was different. Even with his concealed abilities, his apparent strength surpassed that of most Konoha ninjas, and he could truly be considered a powerful ninja.
As a powerful ninja, Mu Yue couldn't expect to enjoy the same treatment as an ordinary Ninja Academy teacher. After all, the impact a powerful ninja could have in a war was vastly different from that of a regular Chunin.
If it weren't for Mu Yue's extraordinary teaching abilities, he would likely have been sent to the battlefield much earlier.
Knock.
Mu Yue knocked on the wooden door of the Hokage's office.
"Come in," Sarutobi's voice called out from within.
Mu Yue pushed open the door and entered the office, while the ANBU agent remained outside, not accompanying her inside.
As soon as Mu Yue stepped into the office, she saw Sarutobi leaning his hand against his forehead, looking somewhat weary.
"Lord Third Hokage," Mu Yue greeted Sarutobi respectfully.
Sarutobi nodded slightly in response and then said in a low voice, "Mu Yue, the village is currently under a lot of pressure. The Three Great Ninja Villages of Kirigakure, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure are all eyeing Konoha, and Kirigakure has already invaded the eastern shore of the Fire Country."
In the afternoon, Sarutobi and the other three Konoha high-level officials had held a meeting, and they unanimously agreed that they needed to prioritize dealing with Kirigakure, which had invaded the Fire Country. They felt it necessary to strike back with full force.
Hearing Sarutobi's words, Mu Yue had a pretty good idea of why she had been summoned.
"If the village needs me, I can head to the battlefield immediately to provide support," Mu Yue said resolutely.
With Mu Yue's current strength, even if she couldn't win against her opponents, she could still escape, so her safety wasn't a significant concern.
Additionally, Mu Yue wanted to use the battlefield to train her disciples. As the situation in the ninja world became increasingly chaotic and Uchiha Madara loomed as a constant threat, she felt it necessary to enhance her disciples' capabilities as much as possible.
A satisfied smile appeared on Sarutobi's face. Mu Yue's dedication to the Will of Fire was evident.
To make up for Orochimaru's absence, the council dispatched Minato Namikaze to the Land of Hot Water to prevent an attack from the AB combination.
Ultimately, the Mist was one of the Five Great Ninja Villages, and Hiruzen believed that Orochimaru alone was not enough. After sending Might Guy and his team, along with a batch of Jonin, he thought of Mu Yue.
Mu Yue was proficient in all five chakra natures and had mastered the Ice Release. He had even learned the Flying Thunder God Technique and had a record of defeating Suna's hero, Yakura.
Upon careful consideration, Hiruzen realized that aside from Mu Yue's lack of fame, his strength had surpassed that of most ninjas in the Ninja World.
The idea of sending Mu Yue to the battlefield was first proposed by Danzo Shimura, to which Hiruzen initially disagreed.
While Konoha had no shortage of strong shinobi like Mu Yue, his unparalleled teaching abilities were unique throughout the Ninja World.
As the one who had discovered Mu Yue, Hiruzen was well aware of his exceptional teaching skills.
He had taught Asuma ninja techniques himself, but the results were far inferior to Mu Yue's achievements.
However, after Danzo analyzed the pros and cons and with pressure from the Fire Country's Feudal Lord, Hiruzen, after careful consideration, finally decided to deploy Mu Yue to the front lines to drive away the Mist Village.
Due to his mastery of the Flying Thunder God Technique, Mu Yue had a strong ability to ensure his own survival, and even if he were defeated, he could escape.
After receiving the task, Mu Yue left the Hokage Building and gathered his disciples, except for Might Guy, to inform them about their involvement in the war.
He didn't notify Guy because Hiruzen had given Mu Yue a list of support units, and Guy's team was among them, so Mu Yue saw no need to specifically inform him.
Mu Yue informed Kakashi and the others because their team was not on the list, and he intended to bring them along.
"The battlefield..." Obito's eyes flickered, as he was the only one among Mu Yue's disciples who had not experienced war.
Kakashi, on the other hand, looked indifferent. He already had plenty of battle experience, having accidentally stumbled into a chaotic battle during his internship, and later, Minato had taken them to the battlefield to carry out numerous war missions.
"Since the Third Hokage has entrusted me with some important tasks, I may not be able to fight alongside you on the battlefield as I usually do." Mu Yue reminded them.
Although he would definitely send a shadow clone to protect his disciples, Mu Yue didn't want them to know about it, as he wanted them to experience true desperation.
Kakashi's expression changed slightly. Without the protection of the Mu Yue Hermit, the danger level would increase significantly.
All his experiences so far had a safety net, sometimes provided by Mu Yue and sometimes by Minato.
"Teacher Mu Yue, I think we should have a vice-captain. If you're not around, the vice-captain can take command," Kakashi suggested after some thought.
Although Kakashi rarely messed up, he didn't want to take any chances. If he became the vice-captain, he would be able to rightfully command Kakashi.
"Alright, then. You four can vote among yourselves to decide," Mu Yue agreed.
In the end, Kakashi won the vote and became the vice-captain with a three-vote advantage. Everyone except Kakashi, who voted for Nohara Rin, cast their vote for him.
(End of Chapter)
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