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Chapter 508: Rewards of the Advanced Class
Chapter 508: Rewards of the Advanced Class
In the Land of Rain, news of the unlimited lectures spread, and the area around the Ninja Sect's base became bustling with activity.
Some ninjas who lived far away arrived early and settled nearby, waiting for the legendary ninja master to commence the class.
As Mu Yue would start teaching at 9 am, those interested from the Land of Rain, despite the relatively close distance, also chose to arrive a day early to ensure they didn't miss out.
While we cannot know the thoughts of others, the innkeepers and merchants beside the Ninja Sect's base were incredibly grateful to Mu Yue, wishing for him to hold such events more often.
As the leader, Hanzo, naturally couldn't rush to the Ninja Sect's base early in the morning to attend the class. Thus, he, too, had arrived a day ahead.
Disguised as a vagrant ninja, Hanzo observed the bustling crowd.
"Ninjas from Iwagakure, Sunagakure, and even Konohagakure are here," he muttered, already anticipating the impending chaos amidst the diverse group.
After all, among these ninja villages were enemies locked in battle, and it was only natural for tensions to flare when rivals crossed paths.
"Those who wish to engage in combat, please do so outside the town. Any fighting within the town will be considered provoking trouble, and you will be liable for compensating any damage caused," a patrolling Ninja Sect member announced.
Mu Yue had also anticipated the potential for chaos with so many ninjas gathering, and his stance was that they could fight, but they must not disturb ordinary citizens or interfere with his class.
"He's certainly well-prepared," Hanzo remarked as he withdrew his gaze from the crowd, only to be drawn by a shout.
"That looks like Yaku of Sunagakure, the village hero," someone exclaimed.
Hanzo quietly searched for the source of the commotion and spotted Yaku, unconcealed, at the street corner.
"That's definitely her. The Sunagakure hero known for her scorch release," he confirmed.
"I can't believe a ninja of her caliber would come to listen to Sou Yuuke's lecture," another vagrant ninja added, astonished.
To them, Yaku was already a formidable and untouchable figure.
Hanzo scoffed inwardly. Yaku was nothing compared to him, Hanzo, the demigod, who had also come out of sheer curiosity.
He mused that if he hadn't disguised himself, tomorrow's ninja world headlines would be about him and Sou Yuuke.
However, the narrative would likely not paint him in a favorable light, as his presence here, having been defeated by Sou Yuuke, would be seen as proof of his submission.
Yaku noticed the stares and hushed discussions around her, but she paid them no mind.
To her, most of these people were mere ants she could crush at any moment.
"Huang Tu, what's he doing back in the Land of Rain?" Hanzo's attention shifted as he spotted Huang Tu, also unconcealed.
The surrounding vagrant ninjas gasped at the sight of Huang Tu, a figure even more renowned than Yaku, partly due to his identity as the son of the Tsuchikage.
"Even Iwagakure's Rock Fist, Huang Tu, is here. I wonder if there are other notable figures who have come discreetly or are yet to show themselves," someone speculated boldly.
Hanzo quietly returned to his inn.
"It's certainly lively," Yahiko remarked as he surveyed the scene from a high point. "As expected of Teacher Sou Yuuke. A single call brings so many ninjas. If they all joined the Ninja Sect, our strength would multiply severalfold."
Having worked closely with Mu Yue, Yahiko had realized his own shortcomings, and he understood the immense difficulty the original Akatsuki organization would have faced in trying to reach the level of the Ninja Sect.
"Well, that's probably not going to happen," Nagato replied thoughtfully. "Even vagrant ninjas wouldn't join an organization so readily."
"And there are ninjas from various villages here. It's not just a matter of personal interests but also..."
"Haha, I know that," Yahiko interrupted, placing his hand on Nagato's neck and laughing. "I was just joking."
He wasn't naive enough to think that strengthening the Ninja Sect would be that simple.
"But Nagato, you really have changed a lot. You're becoming more and more impressive," Yahiko praised.
Before, Nagato had been rather taciturn, requiring others to initiate conversations, to which he would give minimal responses.
Now, not only could he converse, but he also did so eloquently.
"We all have," Nagato replied, gazing into the distance. "Thanks to Teacher Sou Yuuke's guidance."
It might be premature to say that Mu Yue had changed the Land of Rain, but he had undoubtedly changed them, helping them become better versions of themselves.
"Indeed," Yahiko agreed, stretching his arms wide and laughing. "It's wonderful that we're all moving in a positive direction."
If anyone in the Ninja Sect was to be named as the one who most approved of Mu Yue, Yahiko would certainly be among the top contenders. For the sake of preventing issues within the Ninja Sect, he had even disbanded Akatsuki, the organization that had been his vessel for growth and dreams.
...
The next day.
In the open space of the Ninja Sect's base, the highly anticipated ninja master class was about to begin.
There was no elaborate venue, no chairs, and even the lecturer, Mu Yue, only had a slightly raised platform to stand on so that others could see him better.
Despite the humble setting, most ninjas had no complaints.
If the renowned ninja master Sou Yuuke, famous throughout the ninja world, didn't have a seat, it was only fair that they all stood.
"This is the Sou Yuuke who defeated the demigod, Hanzo?" someone whispered. "He looks so young, probably no older than thirty."
"Yes," another ninja replied. "It's incredible that such a powerful young man remained unknown before his victory over Hanzo. He's truly a hidden dragon."
Some ninjas discussed Mu Yue's accomplishments.
"I wonder what he'll teach. I hope it's not some basic ninja technique," one ninja said.
"Sou Yuuke defeated Hanzo using fire release, which is countered by water release. Logically, he should be most proficient in fire release, so perhaps he'll explain that?" another speculated.
Others were also curious about the lecture content.
Hanzo, standing in the crowd, heard the whispered discussions around him, his expression unreadable as he stared straight at the platform.
This turnout was within Mu Yue's expectations. After all, it was the period of the Third Great Ninja War, and many ninjas were occupied with their duties, so it was understandable if they couldn't make it.
If it were a time of peace, the number of participants would likely be even higher.
Given the large number of students, Mu Yue didn't bother to check everyone's status with Appraisal and instead focused on those with particularly strong chakra signatures.
【Name: Huang Tu】
【Chakra: 68,000】
【Skills: Earth-Style Chakra Nature Transformation (Proficient Level: 4000/15,000), Earth Style: Rock Fist (Proficient Level), Earth Style: Earth Flow River (Proficient Level)……】
After confirming that there were no issues, Mu Yue began the class.
"Hello, everyone. I am Sou Yuuke, and I will be your instructor for this course. Please try to maintain a quiet environment during the lesson." Mu Yue projected her voice as she released a portion of her aura.
In the world of ninjas, where individual strength was paramount, respect was given to those who were powerful. To prevent any unnecessary trouble, Mu Yue didn't mind demonstrating the caliber of Instructor Sou Yuuke before the start of the class.
A powerful wave of chakra swept across the entire open space, causing some of the nearby jonin to turn slightly pale, their hearts filled with awe.
"What a formidable aura," Ye Cang thought in surprise.
With Mu Yue's pleasant demeanor and captivating teachings, the entire venue fell into a silent focus, with every attendee's attention fixed on her.
"This course will span seven days, and the main content will cover chakra nature and shape transformation, ninjutsu, taijutsu, and more." Mu Yue provided a brief explanation.
To aim for the S-rank advanced class reward, Mu Yue had put in considerable effort into preparing for this lesson. Aside from the number of attendees, the quality of the lesson would also affect the final evaluation.
The students came from various ninja villages across the land, so to cater to everyone's needs, Mu Yue had to teach content that would be useful to most of them.
"That's quite a broad range of topics. Is that really possible?" Huang Tu expressed his surprise.
He had assumed that Mu Yue would focus on fire-style ninjutsu, her specialty, but now it seemed like she intended to cover a little bit of everything.
"Chakra nature transformation is something you should all be familiar with," Mu Yue began her lecture.
Many of the ninjas below nodded; apart from Might Guy and a few others, most ninjas focused on nature transformation as a key aspect of their training.
The stronger one's nature transformation was, the more powerful ninjutsu they could perform. Taijutsu specialists were a minority.
"Earth-style chakra can control the earth and alter the hardness of objects," Mu Yue formed a series of hand seals and created a pillar of earth beside her.
"Wind-style chakra can make your chakra thin and sharp like a blade, capable of slicing through objects."
Mu Yue placed her hand on the pillar, and wind blades sprouted from her palm, instantly cutting the pillar into large stones.
"Lightning-style chakra possesses strong penetrating power and is also suitable for spreading out."
A bolt of lightning struck the stones, shattering them into smaller rocks.
"Fire-style chakra is characterized by its high temperature and burning capabilities."
Blazing flames erupted from Mu Yue's hand, charring the stones further.
"Water-style chakra is malleable and suitable for various shape transformations."
After entering the water-style chakra nature, Mu Yue waved her hand and created a stream of water that she manipulated at will, turning it into a whip and then a sharp sword.
In the blink of an eye, Mu Yue had demonstrated the five basic chakra nature transformations and explained their unique traits.
"Amazing! Although she didn't say much, every word was essential," one of the ninjas below marveled.
He was a practitioner of wind-style chakra nature transformation, and he felt that his previous instructors, despite their lengthy lectures, had essentially been conveying the same core concept—to make their chakra thin and sharp.
"Is that all?" Ye Cang found it a bit dull.
Although Mu Yue's lecture was good, for someone like her who had already mastered the basics, it wasn't particularly interesting.
"As we all know, there are elemental affinities between chakra natures, and utilizing these affinities effectively can give us an advantage in battle."
"This is why it's crucial to delve deeper into chakra nature transformation. If your nature transformation skill is high enough, the affinities are not absolute, and fire-style ninjutsu can suppress water-style ninjutsu."
The ninjas nodded in agreement. The reason Instructor Sou Yuuke had gained such fame was due to her victory over Hanzo using fire-style ninjutsu, proving her exceptional skill in that area.
Hanzo scowled, his face expressionless. Although Mu Yue hadn't mentioned any names, he felt like she was referring to him.
As Mu Yue delved deeper into the topic, Hanzo paid closer attention, curious to understand how he had lost that day. Despite the rainy weather that had given him an advantage, he had still been defeated by Mu Yue's fire-style ninjutsu.
Midway through the lecture, Mu Yue felt that mere explanations might be difficult to grasp, so she asked the crowd to step back and entered the Flame Control Chakra Mode. She compressed her chakra and snapped her fingers, creating a spark on the ground.
"Now, I will randomly select a ninja to come up and try to put out this flame using water-style ninjutsu." Mu Yue scanned the crowd.
Hanzo frowned and lowered his head slightly, trying to make himself less conspicuous. Meanwhile, the ninjas around him were eager to give it a try, as this was an opportunity to interact with Instructor Sou Yuuke.
"Please come forward, the one with the mask," Mu Yue pointed at Hanzo and said.
Hanzo: [...]
He strongly suspected that Mu Yue had recognized him, as the odds of picking him out of so many ninjas were slim.
"What great luck! Even with a one-in-a-thousand chance, you got picked," the surrounding ninjas said enviously to Hanzo.
Hanzo was speechless. He felt like his luck had completely run out.
With an expressionless face, Hanzo walked towards Mu Yue. He thought that it might be a coincidence, as his disguise was excellent, and he hadn't interacted with Mu Yue before, so she shouldn't have been able to recognize him.
"What should I call you?" Mu Yue asked Hanzo with a smile.
"Hattori," Hanzo replied casually, giving a random answer.
"If you know Water Style, Hattori, you can try to put out the fire with it. If you don't, we have a water pipe here that you can use," Mu Yue explained the rules of the interaction.
Hanzo nodded and looked at the high-temperature flame.
This flame was unusual; as he had walked over, Hanzo could clearly feel that the temperature on this side was higher.
"Water Style: Water Blast!"
After some thought, Hanzo performed hand seals and used a basic Water Style jutsu, spitting a stream of water at the flame.
Although he wanted to use all his might to extinguish the fire with his Water Style, doing so would likely lead to his exposure.
Hiss!
The stream of water attacking the flame was instantly evaporated, while Mu Yue's compressed flame remained unabated.
"Please use a stronger Water Style," Mu Yue gave a new instruction.
Hanzo used a little more power, pretending to strain himself, and sprayed a thick stream of water towards the flame, but the result remained unchanged.
"Who else would like to try?" Mu Yue temporarily spared Hanzo and asked the crowd.
"Me, me!"
"Pick me, I'm very good at Water Style!"
The ninjas all volunteered eagerly, wanting to try to put out Mu Yue's Fire Style.
Mu Yue used her Appraisal technique to select a few ninjas with decent proficiency to come up and give it a try.
Without exception, their Water Styles were dried up by the heat, while Mu Yue's flame continued to burn.
The attending ninjas were all astonished, feeling that Mu Yue's Fire Style was inhumanly strong.
Indeed, it was. Perfect-grade Fire Attribute Chakra Nature Transformation, coupled with the enhancement of the Flame Control Chakra Mode and the compression technique used by Mu Yue, resulted in a flame that couldn't be put out by ordinary Water Style ninjas.
Although it couldn't compare to the immortal 'Amaterasu', this flame was still beyond the capabilities of a typical Water Style user.
"Interesting." Ye Cang showed a fascinated expression, as this pure Fire Style seemed even stronger than her Scorch Style.
Mu Yue canceled the jutsu and returned to the podium, continuing the lecture and explaining the key points of Fire and Water Attribute Chakra Nature Transformations in a profound yet easy-to-understand manner.
"This guy, Sou Yuuke, is also strong in Water Style?" Hanzo, after listening to the lecture, formed a terrifying speculation.
As he listened to Mu Yue's explanation of Water Style, he actually gained some insights, feeling that there were some aspects that he hadn't mastered perfectly.
"Maybe he has a solid foundation or rich theoretical knowledge," Hanzo speculated inwardly.
Before he knew it, it was already 1 pm, and when Mu Yue announced the midday break, many ninjas realized that four hours had passed.
Even those who didn't cultivate Water or Fire Chakra Nature Transformations were engrossed in the lecture. It was partly due to Mu Yue's engaging teaching style and partly because she would extend the content, occasionally touching on other nature transformations.
"It's really worth coming here. I never expected Sou Yuuke to have such a deep understanding of Water Style as well," commented one of the Rain Ninjas.
Although there were some more advanced concepts that he couldn't fully comprehend due to his limited level, the lecture helped solidify his foundation while also clarifying the path forward, and his gains far exceeded his expectations.
"Yeah, I don't know how things turned out this way. It seems like Sou Yuuke is a strong yet reasonable person," the Rain Ninja's companion added, puzzled.
Facing their former enemies and a large number of ninjas unrelated to the Ninja Sect, Mu Yue's attitude and dedication to teaching impressed them, and they couldn't bring themselves to believe the negative propaganda spread by Hanzo.
"Shh, don't talk nonsense," the Rain Ninja quickly covered his friend's mouth and looked around cautiously, worried that there might be Rain Ninja spies present. Seeing only the vagrant ninja who had just interacted with Mu Yue nearby, he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Just focus on the lesson and learn. Don't talk about Sou Yuuke being good and Hanzo being bad or anything like that," he whispered.
Although he also thought highly of Mu Yue, they were still Rain Ninjas, and while it was fine to discuss their opinions in private, doing so publicly could lead to being branded as spies.
"With just one lesson, such results... The title of 'Ninja Master' is indeed well-deserved," Hanzo thought as he observed the Rain Ninjas.
Due to his previous desire to eradicate the Ninja Sect, Hanzo had spread negative propaganda about Mu Yue and the organization in the Rain Ninja Village.
Now, it seemed like those efforts were futile and might even backfire on his reputation.
After the one-hour break, the class resumed, and not a single ninja had left.
In the afternoon, Mu Yue chose to focus on Lightning and Earth Chakra Nature Transformations. There were too few Wind Style ninjas, so she planned to cover it the next morning along with Yin and Yang Chakra Nature Transformations.
As the afternoon session came to an end, Mu Yue's panel flashed with rows of black text.
【Completed an Advanced Class, Initiating Settlement】
【Evaluation: S】
【Rewards: Chakra Nature Transformation Insight, Fire Attribute Chakra Nature Transformation +10, Water Attribute Chakra Nature Transformation +122, Earth Attribute Chakra Nature Transformation +96, Lightning Attribute...】
【First completion of an Advanced Class, obtained the skill—Enlightenment】
With Mu Yue's thorough preparation, she finally succeeded in achieving an S-rank evaluation.
The rewards for an S-rank Advanced Class seemed similar to the Intermediate Class, but instead of 'understanding', it was now 'insight', indicating a deeper level of comprehension. The improvements in related skills were also more significant, and Mu Yue felt that the effects went beyond mere increases in proficiency, but as it was her first time obtaining this reward, it was difficult to pinpoint the exact benefits.
Mu Yue turned her attention to the newly acquired skill.
(End of Chapter)
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