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Chapter 696: Breath Style Immortal Technique
Chapter 696: Breath Style Immortal Technique
After refreshing his enlightenment skill, Yu Sheng Mu Yue once again ventured to Sacred Tree Mountain to study the immortal arts.
Shizaku was both delighted and tormented by Mu Yue's arrival.
The delight came from the prospect of a delicious feast, while the torment arose from Mu Yue's unique approach to learning the immortal arts, which involved a deep interest in various principles and theories.
A few hours of lecturing were bearable, but a whole day was genuinely exhausting, not just physically but also mentally, which was even more draining.
The real challenge was Mu Yue's rapid learning, grasping some concepts instantly. Shizaku's carefully prepared content couldn't last a day.
"I'm truly grateful," Mu Yue expressed his appreciation to Shizaku upon leaving.
Shizaku's fatigue was directly proportional to Mu Yue's progress.
In the past two days, his Sage Mode proficiency had increased by five hundred points. At this rate, it would take around two months to reach the Mastery level.
"It's no trouble. Come back whenever you have time," Shizaku bid farewell with a smile.
Despite the exhaustion of teaching, seeing Mu Yue's deepening understanding of Sage Mode gave Shizaku a sense of accomplishment.
"What an incredible learning ability. If this continues, he might surpass my understanding of immortal arts in a few years," Shizaku marveled.
He had to admit that humans had far superior learning capabilities compared to the toads. Shizaku had cultivated his immortal arts for several hundred years, but Mu Yue might master them in just a few years.
Using the Reverse Summoning Technique, Mu Yue returned to Konoha and headed to his study, where he documented and organized the day's gains.
Although he had an excellent memory, Mu Yue still preferred writing on paper, believing it facilitated development.
After recording his insights, Mu Yue turned to a fresh page and wrote the words "Breath Style Immortal Technique" in bold letters.
As Mu Yue's understanding of Sage Mode deepened, he increasingly felt that the Sacred Tree Mountain's version was not ideal for teaching his disciples.
Firstly, there was the age-old issue of duration. Even if Sacred Tree Mountain acknowledged his disciples, only Shizaku and Ticha could perform the Twin Lives Technique.
In the heat of battle, if all his disciples wanted to use Sage Mode, only two of them could benefit from the power bank.
Naruto's Shadow Clone Cup was more complicated and prone to mishaps.
Another crucial factor was the high threshold for learning Sage Mode. Aside from Chojiro, who was an exception, even Daigo, with the most chakra, had a significant gap to meet the minimum requirements.
If even Daigo struggled, others didn't stand a chance. Kakashi, even with a decade of training, wouldn't meet the chakra requirement.
Currently, Kakashi's chakra, excluding the Yang Seal, was only higher than Haruno Rin among Mu Yue's disciples.
With such high thresholds, the learning process was cumbersome, and the cultivation journey was risky. Moreover, there was no guarantee of significant combat effectiveness. Mu Yue couldn't overlook these drawbacks and passively wait for his disciples to meet the requirements to teach them Sacred Tree Mountain's immortal arts.
"I must first address the issue of perceiving and absorbing natural energy," Mu Yue wrote down the first challenge to overcome.
Aside from the drawbacks of Sacred Tree Mountain's immortal arts, the unexpected benefits of cultivating immortal arts through Breath Technique also contributed to Mu Yue's rapid development.
Even without modifying the current Breath Technique, any user with the ability to perceive natural energy would enhance the technique.
For Mu Yue's disciples, who were proficient in Breath Technique, this was undoubtedly a boon, akin to reaping the rewards of a version update.
"I need to develop a method for Breath Style Immortal Technique to perceive natural energy."
Sacred Tree Mountain's secret technique for perceiving natural energy was exclusive to their Sage Mode, and without sufficient chakra, one would be eroded by natural energy and turn into a stone frog.
...
At night, after dinner, Kakashi sat on the outdoor corridor, carefully examining the chillingly cold blade in his hand.
After Mu Yue's victory over Uchiha Madara, Kakashi collected the shattered White Fang and entrusted the remaining intact part to a renowned ninja tool forger.
He spent a considerable sum to have the broken White Fang reforged into a katana, incorporating chakra metal and other precious metals.
Creating a new short blade would be impractical; a katana or a long sword suited him better.
Kakashi sheathed the new White Fang and approached the wooden dummy in the courtyard.
Swish! As he drew the katana, its silver-white light flashed, splitting the wooden dummy in two.
Kakashi nodded in satisfaction. Although the new White Fang was still inferior to the Executioner, it felt much more comfortable to use than the broken short blade.
He decided that for weaker enemies, he would use White Fang, and only switch to Yami when facing stronger opponents.
Yami was indeed powerful, but it consumed a lot of energy to use. Against regular Jonin, using Yami would be unnecessary.
Just as Kakashi was about to return to his room to maintain his new sword, a familiar voice called out from outside the courtyard.
"Kakashi, are you home?" Daigo shouted.
"No."
"I can see you, and you're still saying you're not home!"
Daigo glared at Kakashi, annoyed that he was being fooled.
"Since you've already seen me, why bother asking?" Kakashi retorted.
"It's just that I'm being polite." Daigo forced a smile.
If it weren't for needing a favor, Daigo wouldn't have come.
His disciple had won the internal tournament, and that evil white-haired brat, born with an evil nature, was probably jealous of his excellence in secret, wanting to harm him.
Kakashi didn't give any evaluation and opened the door, letting Daigo in. "If you have something to ask for help with, just say it."
Daigo coming alone at this time must mean he had a request for help, not a social visit.
Usually, only when Daigo and Haruno Rin came together would it be an invitation to hang out.
"How can you be so sure I'm here to ask for help? I'm the strongest ninja among your disciples!" Daigo emphasized his status, seeing Kakashi's attitude.
Perhaps Kakashi had been stronger for a long time, but the truth was that the past was the past, and the present was the present. The reality was that Daigo was stronger now.
"Then there's no issue. I'll continue my training, and you can do as you please."
Kakashi spoke calmly, his expression unchanged by Daigo's words.
"Fine, you guessed right. I do have a favor to ask."
Daigo, feeling helpless, quickly grabbed Kakashi.
There was no other way. Although he was the strongest disciple of the Uchiha clan, being the strongest didn't mean he could teach others what he himself didn't know.
He was still far from reaching the level of a Uchiha Sage.
"Speak up. What's the matter? But I should warn you, I might not agree." Kakashi reminded him.
With Daigo's unusual thought process, who knew what strange request he might have.
"It's nothing much. I just hope you can guide my team member in Lightning Style." Daigo said.
The promised reward was to teach each team member a corresponding ninjutsu, but among the three, only Douen Jang was a Fire attribute, Koushi Tetsu was a Lightning attribute, and Shinshuki Kumo was a Water attribute.
The strongest Lightning Style ninja Daigo knew was Yu Sheng Mu Yue, but Mu Yue was now the Hokage. How could he ask Mu Yue to teach Koushi Tetsu?
Aside from Mu Yue, the strongest Lightning Style ninja Daigo knew was Kakashi.
Although finding other Jonin to teach Koushi Tetsu would be sufficient, Daigo felt that if he was going to give, he should give the best. If he lost face with Kakashi, so be it.
"Oh."
Kakashi responded but didn't give a definite answer.
"Kakashi, will you agree or not? Give me a definite answer."
Daigo scratched his head, feeling he had done too much for his team.
"What benefit is there for me if I agree? That's your team member, not mine. Why don't I use that time to practice Lightning Style myself?" Kakashi asked.
"Um..."
Daigo fell into deep thought. It wasn't unreasonable for Kakashi to ask for a favor; asking someone to work meant giving a commission fee, a ninja's truth.
But what favor could he offer Kakashi? He hadn't thought about that.
"How about I teach you a Fire Style technique, or you can let me teach others instead." Daigo suggested.
Thinking about it carefully, he indeed didn't have anything to offer Kakashi. Money wasn't something Kakashi lacked, so it wouldn't move him.
Kakashi, holding White Fang, turned to leave.
"Kakashi, stop! Don't make me beg you!" Daigo shouted.
When asking for help, the strongest disciple's dignity couldn't be lost.
Kakashi turned back, speechless. The tone made it seem like Daigo wanted to fight him.
"Ten thousand ryo. If you're willing, tell me the time." Kakashi said.
Actually, Kakashi wasn't against teaching others. There was a saying, 'teaching and learning go hand in hand,' and teaching could also help one improve.
The main issue was Daigo's arrogance. If he agreed directly, it would be giving Daigo too much face.
Daigo was dumbfounded. So, money could solve Kakashi's issue? If he had known it was this simple, he would have said he wanted to buy Kakashi's time right at the entrance.
"My word is my bond! Tomorrow morning, at Training Ground Number Two." Daigo, worried Kakashi might change his mind, agreed swiftly.
Kakashi nodded calmly.
Kaito heaved a sigh of relief and waved goodbye to Kakashi before rushing towards Haruno Rin's house.
He didn't know many Water Style ninjas, and although Rin's Water Style skills weren't as impressive as Kakashi's Lightning Style, there was no better choice.
Unlike when he was at Kakashi's house, just thinking about Rin's cute face made Kaito smile as he hurried along.
He had planned this itinerary deliberately, first visiting Kakashi and then Rin, a bitter-sweet arrangement.
This way, he could prevent Rin from finding out that Kakashi was also on the teaching shortlist and going with him to meet Kakashi.
Kaito didn't want Rin to see him begging Kakashi.
As Kaito approached Rin's house, she was taking an after-dinner stroll with her parents.
Seeing the warm family scene, Kaito couldn't help but stop in his tracks.
As an orphan, this was an experience Kaito had never had.
"Kaito, good evening," Rin greeted him with a smile.
Kaito was still thinking about the heartwarming scene he had just witnessed and simply nodded in response.
Rin ran up to him and looked into his eyes with her big eyes. "Kaito, what are you spacing out about?"
Kaito's eyes widened as he realized that Rin's eyes were so clear and sparkling, making his heart flutter.
"Ahaha," Kaito took a step back and laughed awkwardly.
He didn't know how to respond, so he tried to cover it up with a laugh.
"Damn Kakashi, if only he could still use Water Style, I wouldn't have to do this," Kaito cursed Kakashi in his mind.
"Rin, let's head back," Rin's parents spoke up.
"Okay."
Rin turned and waved goodbye. She sensed that Kaito had something to ask her.
"Goodbye, Uncle and Auntie," Kaito quickly bid farewell as well.
After all, he was a well-mannered ninja.
"Kaito, did you come to see me for something?" Rin turned to him with a smile and asked.
"Yes, you're so smart, Rin."
Kaito scratched his head a little embarrassedly, feeling secretly pleased that Rin understood him so well, just as he understood her.
"I've recently become a team leader, and one of my team members has a Water Affinity, so I wanted to ask you to teach him Water Style," Kaito explained briefly.
"I won't let you go to all this trouble for nothing, I'll give you 100,000 ryo as a token of appreciation," Kaito added.
Since he had given Kakashi a reward, he couldn't skimp on Rin's compensation.
"So, in your eyes, I'm the kind of person who only cares about money?" Rin lowered her head slightly, looking a little hurt.
Kaito was dumbfounded; had he done something wrong by offering money?
"Damn Kakashi!" Kaito cursed Kakashi in his mind again.
Although Kakashi's request for a fee was reasonable, he had indirectly affected Kaito's relationship with Rin, and that was unforgivable.
"It's not what you think, Rin; I just don't want you to go through all that trouble for nothing," Kaito explained nervously.
The next moment, Rin's expression made him freeze again.
Rin giggled, a mischievous smile tugging at the corners of her mouth, as beautiful as a cherry blossom blooming in spring.
"Kaito, you're so easy to fool. I know you're not that kind of person," Rin said, covering her mouth with a light laugh.
Occasionally teasing Kaito was fun, and both Yu Sheng Mu Yue and Kakashi enjoyed doing it.
"I'll agree to help, with or without a reward, because it's your request, Kaito."
Kaito had helped Rin a lot, and during missions, he often protected her from behind. Rin remembered all of this.
"Um... um, then it's settled. Tomorrow morning, Training Ground Number Two."
"Rin... I have something urgent to attend to, so I'll see you tomorrow."
After stumbling over his words, Kaito's face turned slightly red, and he fled towards the Uchiha Clan territory.
After running for a few kilometers, Kaito's racing heart gradually slowed down, and he began to calm down.
"Rin is the best," Kaito thought to himself, giving Rin a mental thumbs up and Kakashi a mental thumbs down.
As he walked home, Kaito thought a lot.
He wondered if Rin's kindness towards him was as he had imagined, or if it was different.
Kaito didn't dare to ask Rin to confirm, as he didn't want to feel hurt if the answer wasn't what he hoped for.
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