Chapter 436: Lightning Release Sword Technique That Rivals the Golden Skyline
Chapter 436: Lightning Release Sword Technique That Rivals the Golden Skyline
Upon hearing the news of their rewards from Mu Yue, the disciples reacted with varied expressions.
With Mu Yue's dedicated healing, the disciples had recovered to some extent, even Might Guy, who had the most severe injuries, was able to get out of bed and move around. They were now taking a leisurely walk to aid their digestion.
"I'm going to become a jonin!" Obito exclaimed excitedly, unable to contain his enthusiasm.
Aside from the Hokage, jonin was the highest ninja rank in Konoha, and in a sense, he was just one step away from becoming the leader of the village.
It was well-known that the instructors at the Ninja Academy were chunin, so if he became a jonin, it would mean that Obito had surpassed them in terms of ninja prowess.
Obito imagined the reactions of his former instructors at the Ninja Academy, who had once looked down on him. He was sure they would be absolutely astonished.
During his time at the Ninja Academy, Obito had experienced both the admiration and respect of his peers, but more often than not, he had been the subject of scorn and derision. He had never forgotten those days when he was considered the black sheep of the Uchiha clan.
However, Obito did not harbor any thoughts of revenge towards his former classmates or instructors. Instead, he cherished the present and felt grateful to Mu Yue for bringing about these positive changes in his life.
Kakashi, on the other hand, maintained a calm demeanor, not attaching too much importance to the reward.
For Kakashi, ninja ranks held little significance. The only real benefit he saw in attaining the jonin rank was that he could tease Obito about it.
Moreover, this development was well within Kakashi's expectations. After all, he had become a chunin at the age of six, and with his impressive mission record, becoming a jonin was a natural next step.
"Jonin, huh? It's a solid step towards our goal!" Might Guy exclaimed, his face lit up with enthusiasm.
Might Guy's initial expectation for Obito was for him to become an exceptional ninja.
Excellence was relative and determined through comparison.
Due to Konoha's high standards for the jonin rank, any ninja who attained it could be considered outstanding.
Upon hearing that Kakashi, Obito, and Rin all had the opportunity to become jonin, Genma Shiranui's determination to stay on the battlefield and make a name for himself only grew stronger. He knew that to advance in rank, he would need to accumulate more achievements.
"Time sure flies," mused Wild Forest Grass. "It feels like just yesterday that we graduated, and now we're all on the path to becoming jonin, truly capable ninjas."
She was the only one among them who had been appointed as a special jonin directly. However, Wild Forest Grass had no objections to this arrangement and was, in fact, quite content with it.
She was well aware of her own strengths and limitations. With her current abilities, she knew she wouldn't be able to serve as a full-fledged jonin effectively, and even if she were given the opportunity to participate in the evaluation, she was certain she wouldn't pass.
While she was significantly stronger than the average chunin, she fell just short when compared to a true jonin. However, her medical ninjutsu skills, honed under Tsunade's guidance, were on par with those of a fully-fledged medical jonin.
"It's because we graduated not too long ago," Obito quipped.
After all, they had only graduated at the age of nine, and it hadn't even been two years since then.
"It also proves how truly exceptional we are," Obito continued, a hint of pride creeping into his voice. "I've never heard of any ninja becoming a jonin within two years of graduating."
Obito's train of thought suddenly took a turn, and he quickly turned to Mu Yue and asked, "Teacher Mu Yue, why is Wild Forest Grass becoming a special jonin directly instead of undergoing the evaluation for a full jonin position like the rest of us?"
He was concerned that his previous statement might have caused some misunderstanding, especially since Wild Forest Grass' situation was different from theirs.
"The arrangements were made based on a comprehensive assessment of your performance in battle and your individual records," Mu Yue explained briefly.
In his opinion, there was nothing wrong with this decision, and it could even be considered a considerate arrangement for Wild Forest Grass.
"Oh..." Obito scratched his head, not fully understanding the intricacies of the matter.
Kakashi gave Obito a sidelong glance and said, "Don't think that Wild Forest Grass' reward is any less than yours. You might not even pass the evaluation, and then her ninja rank would be higher than yours."
In truth, Kakashi was already being generous in his assessment. In his opinion, it was not a matter of Obito possibly failing—it was a certainty.
Although Kakashi himself had never undergone the jonin evaluation, he had heard from others that it was a comprehensive assessment that took into account more than just raw strength.
Given Obito's abysmal theoretical knowledge, Kakashi had no doubt that he would stumble at that very first hurdle.
Only Mu Yue's intervention could save Obito now, but she was currently occupied with battles and did not have the time to tutor him.
"Impossible!" Obito retorted, unperturbed. "Kakashi, don't think that just because you beat me once in the Chunin Exams, you'll always come out on top. I'm confident that I'll pass the evaluation with flying colors and become a jonin."
He didn't believe that he would falter during the evaluation. In the graduation exam for the Ninja Academy, which was akin to a genin assessment, he had placed first. In the Chunin Exams, he had made it to the final round and only lost to the despicable Kakashi, who had already been a chunin but still chose to participate. If not for that, he would have had a shot at the top spot.
Thus, Obito was convinced that he would successfully pass the jonin evaluation and perhaps even achieve a remarkable result.
"Let's set a small goal," Obito thought confidently. "This time, I'll perform better than Kakashi in the jonin evaluation!"
Kakashi chose to remain silent, deciding against bursting Obito's bubble. After all, there weren't many opportunities left for him to enjoy himself.
Kakashi's eyes narrowed in determination. A Lightning Release sword technique that was no less impressive than the Golden Skyline? He knew he had to step up his training.
While Kakashi's Thunder Cut was incredibly fast, he felt that it fell slightly short when compared to Might Guy's Golden Skyline. Now, Mu Yue was finally going to teach him something even more powerful.
"Just how many jutsu and taijutsu has Teacher Mu Yue created?" Kakashi wondered, once again marveling at Mu Yue's extraordinary talent.
He, who had been hailed as a genius since childhood, paled in comparison to Mu Yue. At just twenty years old, Mu Yue had developed numerous advanced jutsu and taijutsu, including the Reverse Breathing Technique, a heaven-defying secret art.
Even the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, who had created countless jutsu and kinjutsu, couldn't match Mu Yue's prowess. It wasn't just about the number of jutsu, but also the fact that Mu Yue had achieved all this at such a young age. Most people his age were still accumulating knowledge.
"Do you have a Fire Release ninjutsu or taijutsu that's comparable to the Golden Skyline as well?" Obito couldn't contain his curiosity any longer. He had already experienced the might of the Golden Skyline, and the thought of a Lightning Release version of that technique was thrilling.
"No," Mu Yue shook his head.
The Fire Release ninjutsu and taijutsu were unique to the ninja world, and Mu Yue's creations in this area were a result of his extensive knowledge of taijutsu and Fire Release techniques.
For Mu Yue to develop a Fire Release technique on par with the Golden Skyline would be a monumental task, unless he devoted all his time to researching Fire Release ninjutsu and taijutsu.
Mu Yue felt that it would be more feasible for Obito to discover an even more powerful ancient Grass Cutter Style martial art.
The rewards from the Teaching System were unpredictable, but the life mission rewards were usually related to his disciples.
Disappointment flashed across Obito's face at Mu Yue's response.
Kakashi also felt a strange emotion stir within him. While the Fire Release techniques that Mu Yue had taught him were powerful, they lacked the same dazzling impact as the Golden Skyline.
The Reverse Breathing Technique was exceptional, but it was something that everyone was training in, a common advantage they all shared. The Golden Skyline, on the other hand, was unique to Might Guy.
"Buddy, I can't wait for the day you master that technique!" Might Guy exclaimed with a wide grin, his excitement palpable.
He looked forward to the day when Kakashi's new Lightning Release sword technique would clash with his Golden Skyline, a battle of youth and passion.
"I still have a long way to go," Rin thought to herself, feeling motivated.
While she had made significant progress in her training, reaching the level of a low-tier ninja, advanced jutsu were still out of her reach. It wasn't due to a lack of effort, but rather her innate ninja abilities.
For example, Mu Yue's self-improved advanced Water Release: Ultra-Big Bubble Splash required a minimum of 1,500 proficiency in Water Breathing and a proficient level of Water Nature Transformation, not to mention a substantial amount of chakra.
Rin fell short in all these requirements, making it impossible for her to learn that technique.
(End of Chapter)
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