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Chapter 51: Mu Yue's Only Fault is Being Too Kind
Chapter 51: Mu Yue's Only Fault is Being Too Kind
Mu Yue followed the rules of the practical exam and had everyone draw lots to determine the combatants. After each match, he provided a critique.
"The transformation technique was used at the wrong time and didn't have the intended effect. Your taijutsu is lacking; your punches are too slow."
"How can you expect to confuse your enemy by creating such an obvious clone?"
"Your punches lack precision, your kicks are weak, your footwork is sloppy, and your reactions are slow. How do you expect to defeat enemies with taijutsu like that?"
Mu Yue was blunt and could even be described as harsh.
However, he wasn't making things up; he was pointing out genuine issues. The students who were criticized hung their heads in shame.
"I know you all did well on the monthly exams, and your theory and practical scores are higher than those of the other classes. But you must not slack off in your training because of this.
My critique may have been a bit harsh, and for that, I apologize.
But I only want what's best for you. Both taijutsu and ninjutsu are important. If you don't master taijutsu now, you will regret it when facing enemies in the future." Mu Yue sighed after commenting on everyone's performance.
"Teacher Mu Yue, I haven't been slacking off. I spend as much time on taijutsu as I do on ninjutsu. It's just that the taijutsu teacher isn't as good as you. He doesn't teach as well, so that's why my taijutsu isn't better," Red Bean said, sounding a little aggrieved.
"Yeah, I've been studying hard too, but the taijutsu teacher is really hard to understand," Gang Zitie chimed in.
When Mu Yue first started his critique, Gang Zitie felt a bit unhappy, thinking that Mu Yue was being too strict. After all, they were only first-year students.
But after hearing Mu Yue's apology, Gang Zitie felt ashamed. Teacher Mu Yue was considering their best interests, and he felt guilty for thinking that the teacher was at fault.
He had never heard of a teacher apologizing to students, especially when Mu Yue hadn't done anything wrong. It was simply the teacher fulfilling his duty.
Gang Zitie and Red Bean's words resonated with the rest of the Class 1-1 students, and they all started to complain.
"Teacher Mu Yue, can you replace the taijutsu teacher? He really can't teach. His classes are both boring and incomprehensible."
"Yeah, with this taijutsu teacher, I feel like I could be the taijutsu teacher myself. All he does is make us run laps in the field. Anyone can do that."
"How can you say such things about Teacher Tanemura? He's been your teacher for two months, and as a teacher, don't you think he wants you to be stronger?" Mu Yue spoke up in defense of the taijutsu teacher.
Their taijutsu teacher was Tanemura Toshihiro, unlike Mu Yue, who was a newcomer, Tanemura had been teaching at the Ninja Academy for three years.
Despite his three years of experience, Tanemura's teaching abilities left much to be desired.
As a homeroom teacher himself, Mu Yue had naturally interacted with Tanemura and could only say that among jonin-level teachers, Tanemura was below average.
Moreover, as students of Class 1-1, they interacted most frequently with Mu Yue, and comparing Tanemura to Mu Yue only highlighted how much more engaging and competent Mu Yue was.
"Teacher Mu Yue, we're not saying he has a problem with his teaching attitude. We purely feel that he lacks the capability," Kamitsuki Izumo explained.
"Yeah, the students in the other classes always compliment our ninjutsu, but I've never heard anyone say our taijutsu is good," someone added.
Normally, they didn't feel there was a significant issue; they just thought that the taijutsu teacher was a bit inferior and dull.
But now, as they gathered to discuss it, the students of Class 1-1 felt that something was amiss. It wasn't just a matter of boredom anymore; it concerned the very foundation of being a ninja—their strength.
During practical exams, students wouldn't go all out against each other, and teachers would intervene if anything went wrong. However, when they were out on missions or faced enemies on the battlefield, those opponents wouldn't hold back.
Seeing that Mu Yue was still speaking up for the taijutsu teacher, the students of Class 1-1 felt sorry for him, thinking that he was too nice.
"They're colleagues after all. Teacher Mu Yue probably doesn't want to embarrass Teacher Tanemura," thought the shadow clone of Kakashi, who was observing the scene.
Kakashi also believed that the taijutsu teacher's skills were lacking, far inferior to those of the Uchiha clan's mentor, and even more so when compared to Mu Yue.
After class, before leaving, Mu Yue reminded the students once again not to speak ill of the taijutsu teacher in person and to try to be more understanding.
The students nodded in agreement, but as soon as Mu Yue left, Red Bean took the lead in discussing with the whole class how they could get a new taijutsu teacher.
"Isn't it said that if you get bad grades, you'll get a new teacher? Why don't we deliberately fail?" suggested one student.
"But there's no separate exam for taijutsu. Are you suggesting we deliberately fail the practical exam? That would also affect Teacher Mu Yue, who teaches ninjutsu," Gang Zitie shook his head.
"Then that won't do. Teacher Mu Yue is so good, I want him to teach us until I graduate," Red Bean vetoed the idea, not wanting any harm to come to Mu Yue.
Red Bean's words received everyone's approval.
"Then let's all speak out about the fact that he's incapable as a teacher and make him leave on his own?" suggested another student, thinking that strength in numbers could bring about change.
"That doesn't seem right, doesn't Teacher Mu Yue not want us to do that?"
"This is actually for Teacher Mu Yue's benefit. Why wouldn't we do it? He's our homeroom teacher, and our strength reflects on him," Gang Zitie felt that this plan could work.
With a new taijutsu teacher, their skills would improve, which would also reflect well on Mu Yue.
"I think it's a good idea. If we drive him away, it will be our problem, and it won't affect Teacher Mu Yue," Kamitsuki Izumo nodded in agreement.
"And if he refuses to leave, I have another plan," Kamitsuki Izumo revealed a clever scheme.
"There's only a little over a month left until the final exams. Let's exaggerate our progress in ninjutsu and taijutsu during the practical exam and show the school that the taijutsu teacher is indeed lacking," Kamitsuki Izumo suggested.
"But we must ensure that our overall grades are good so that the school takes notice of us," Kamitsuki Izumo reminded the class.
Gang Zitie put his arm around Kamitsuki Izumo's shoulder and laughed, "It's always you, Izumo, who comes up with the best ideas."
Everyone nodded in agreement, feeling motivated to train harder and achieve excellent results in the final exams to get a new taijutsu teacher.
...
After lunch, instead of returning to his office, Mu Yue went next door to Tanemura Toshihiro's office.
"Teacher Hyuga," Mu Yue greeted, and many teachers returned his smile.
Mu Yue politely responded to each one before approaching Tanemura and asking him to step out with him, citing an important matter to discuss. He led Tanemura to an empty area, away from prying ears.
"Teacher Tanemura, I apologize," Mu Yue said, feeling a sense of responsibility for the situation.
"Teacher Hyuga, what's the matter? Why the sudden apology?" Tanemura was perplexed, unsure of what had transpired.
(End of Chapter)
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