Chapter 492: A New Disciple Slot (8.4k)

PS: Since I couldn’t come up with a reasonable and suitable third and fourth form, the reward for the previous chapter has been changed to Focus Punch (detailed explanation in Author’s Notes).

“Gathering Chakra to condense power, skills drawn from high-level scrolls are indeed very impressive,” Muzuki thought after organizing his memories.

Muzuki had no impression of Focus Punch from the Pokémon anime, but he did remember its effect in the game.

In the Pokémon games, Focus Punch is a Fighting-type move with a power of 150, whose specific effect is to gather power before launching an attack.

The system’s localization for Naruto manifested as using a special technique called “gathering Chakra” to condense all the Chakra and physical strength in the body onto the fist, then delivering a punch of extreme power.

From Muzuki’s perspective, Focus Punch could be said to embody the characteristic of “might makes right” to its fullest.

There was nothing else to it; it was simply a Taijutsu that combined all the body’s strength to unleash its ultimate power.

However, the need to gather Chakra made the timing of Focus Punch’s use crucial, as gathering Chakra required time. In a one-on-one fight, one would have to find a way to create an opportunity to gather Chakra.

In group battles, it wasn’t much of a problem, as teammates could help hold off opponents.

Muzuki took out Might Guy’s training plan and added Focus Punch to it.

The essence of Focus Punch was not actually in the “punch,” but in the “focus,” which was the method of gathering Chakra.

If practiced proficiently enough, one could even use techniques like Focus Leg or Focus Kick.

…

At the end of the third semester, Muzuki went to the Ninja Academy. He hadn’t taught at the Ninja Academy for over half a year.

In the first semester, he would send a Shadow Clone to teach Class 3-1, and occasionally, he would go in person to teach when he had time.

In the second semester, he was dispatched to the East Bank Battlefield and had no time to attend to the Ninja Academy’s courses, so he could only invite a well-reputed teacher from the Ninja Academy to substitute.

In the third semester, due to Konoha losing many Ninja in the war, while expanding enrollment, it also accelerated the training of Ninja. Third-year students could also directly graduate and become Ninja, so in the third semester, all of Class 3-1 underwent Ninja internships and did not require teachers to teach classes.

Although he hadn’t taught, Muzuki returned to the Ninja Academy once after coming back from the battlefield to visit his former colleagues.

Perhaps due to the significant changes in his status and strength, Muzuki could clearly sense the restraint of his former colleagues, who addressed him as Lord Mu Yue.

Seeing that Muzuki still maintained his previous attitude, they relaxed a bit, but Muzuki could feel the discomfort of Ueda Aya and Ikeya Yu.

So Muzuki didn’t stay long. After a brief chat, he strolled around the school.

Since the third and Fourth Grade students were all on internships, Muzuki didn’t encounter many of the students he had taught. After all, besides the third and Fourth Grades, only a few trained second-grade students in the entire Ninja Academy could be considered his students.

This time, it was different. The internships had ended, and the semester was over. Third and Fourth Grade students had returned to the Ninja Academy, restoring its usual liveliness.

“Teacher Muzuki, good morning.”

Soon after Muzuki walked into the Ninja Academy, a female voice respectfully greeted him.

“Hmm, good morning,” Muzuki smiled and nodded to Yūgao Uzuki.

He had a strong impression of Yūgao Uzuki. Yūgao Uzuki had participated in the first holiday special training when she was in second grade, and she had participated in all three special trainings where Muzuki was the main instructor.

Hearing their conversation, the surrounding students also noticed Muzuki, the legendary teacher who had left countless legends at the Ninja Academy.

“Teacher Muzuki, your title is so cool!” someone excitedly said, referring to Muzuki’s title of Rie Yang.

“Teacher Muzuki, will you be taking on newly graduated Genin this year?” someone wanted to know if there was a chance to join Muzuki’s team after graduating this year.

“Raging Sun Mu Yue, who made great contributions on the East Bank Battlefield?” The younger students were more interested in Muzuki’s title than his identity as a teacher.

With only one mouth, Muzuki naturally couldn’t reply to hundreds of students in front of him one by one. He chose to answer the most frequently asked question.

“Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I won’t be taking on graduating Genin in the next few years,” Muzuki replied.

Strictly speaking, Muzuki had never been an official squad leader. Obito and Kakashi’s leader was Minato Namikaze, and Muzuki was just helping out while Minato Namikaze was busy.

Many students showed disappointed expressions. Having been taught by Muzuki, they knew how fortunate it was to become Muzuki’s disciple.

“Everyone, please return to your respective classrooms. The exam will begin shortly,” Muzuki dispersed the gathered students and then walked towards Class 3-1.

When Muzuki entered the classroom, most of the students were already present.

“An undefeated life is truly as lonely as snow. I hope to get some challenging missions after graduation,” Anko Mitarashi said with her arms crossed, sitting on a desk, looking like a lonely master.

Kotetsu Hagane was the first to break. Everyone was a graduate, so why was she so boastful?

“How are you undefeated? I recall you never even got first place in your grade, oh no, you never even got first place in your class once,” Kotetsu Hagane immediately retorted.

As good friends, Kotetsu Hagane remembered Anko Mitarashi’s exam rankings too clearly. Anko Mitarashi’s rank depended on how many rounds she encountered Shisui.

“When have I not been first in third grade? The past is the past, and now is now. Why are you bringing up past matters now? Why don’t you bring up when I was just born?” Anko Mitarashi retorted, waving her hands in the air.

“If you’re weak, practice more. If you can’t take losing, don’t take the exam. You couldn’t get first place before, and you still haven’t gotten first place now,” Anko Mitarashi, who had dominated third grade for an entire year, said domineeringly.

“But I did get a perfect score on the theory exam,” Kotetsu Hagane said slowly.

“That doesn’t seem like much of an achievement. Surely no one hasn’t gotten a perfect score, right?”

His fists clenched. Anko Mitarashi wished she could punch Kotetsu Hagane’s teeth out.

Surrounding classmates: 6

They hadn’t said anything and yet they were harshly targeted.

“Kotetsu, how can you say that? While a perfect score isn’t difficult, it still requires effort to study. For some people whose heads are full of nothing but muscles, it’s certainly not possible,” Izumo Kamizuki outwardly scolded Kotetsu Hagane, but in reality, he said something that made Anko Mitarashi even angrier.

“Damn it, I think you Guys didn’t eat enough breakfast and want to taste my fists!” Anko Mitarashi rolled up her sleeves, ready to fight.

But before Anko Mitarashi could make a move, she noticed that the other people in the classroom had surrounded the three of them.

“I’ve put up with you Guys for a long time! Curse all you want, but why drag me into it?!”

“Every time before an exam, they say they’re not in good shape, but they always get high scores. I can’t take it anymore!”

“Today is the last day at the Ninja Academy, brothers, let’s go together! If we don’t fight now, we might not get another chance.”

Anko Mitarashi was dumbfounded. She hadn’t expected that the three of them had secretly accumulated so much resentment.

“Actually, I’ve also put up with Anko Mitarashi and Kotetsu Hagane for a long time. I want to join you Guys,” Izumo Kamizuki tried to blend in.

But at this point, the three of them were already surrounded, and Izumo Kamizuki couldn’t squeeze out.

“My brother and I are of one heart. A blow to Izumo and Anko hurts my heart, so you Guys should just hit Izumo and Anko,” Kotetsu Hagane quickly said.

Anko Mitarashi was truly impressed. Her two good brothers sold her out too quickly. She was about to speak but was preempted.

“Their strength is not weak. I am first in the grade, I’ll help you subdue them,” Anko Mitarashi quickly said.

But no one believed Anko Mitarashi or their words. The surrounding students all rubbed their fists.

“Teacher Muzuki.” At this moment, a student noticed Muzuki walking in.

Instantly, all the students turned to look at Muzuki. It had been quite some time since they had seen Muzuki.

“Everyone, long time no see. When I wasn’t teaching you, you didn’t slack off in your training, did you?” Muzuki smiled and greeted the students.

Looking at that familiar gentle smile, the students were all excited.

“No, our class has always been the strongest class in the school.”

They were worried that a drop in their grades would affect Muzuki, so they usually studied and trained very hard, and the learning atmosphere in the entire class was very good.

“Yes, everyone is very amazing,” Muzuki smiled and affirmed.

The students below also smiled. Many of them had come early just to see Muzuki sooner.

“Since Teacher Muzuki is here, everyone, please sit properly for the last lesson,” Izumo Kamizuki said with a serious expression.

Although the surrounding students were somewhat unwilling, they didn’t want to disturb Muzuki’s class and prepared to disperse.

“Sometimes, it’s good to vent your emotions,” Muzuki walked to the podium and said to the students with his back to them.

Anko Mitarashi and Kotetsu Hagane sometimes really didn’t act like decent people.

The students instantly understood. The loosely formed circle of encirclement tightened again.

The three of Anko Mitarashi were dumbfounded. Was this how their first day of reunion would unfold?

“Cough, cough.” At this moment, Muzuki’s light cough was heard.

Anko Mitarashi instantly breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that Teacher Muzuki wouldn’t be someone who would stand by and do nothing.

“The exam is coming up, so be careful not to hurt your hands,” Muzuki reminded them.

Hiss.

Anko Mitarashi sucked back the breath she had let out, staring at Muzuki with wide, disbelieving eyes.

“Brothers, let’s go!”

With a shout, the students in the classroom orderly gave the trio of troublemakers a pat.

After three years as classmates, they wouldn’t truly fight. Although they would often act mischievously, Anko Mitarashi and the other two truly had a knack for entertainment and provided a lot of laughter.

After the horseplay, each student obediently returned to their seat.

“Time really flies. I can’t believe we’re about to graduate and become Ninja,” Kotetsu Hagane couldn’t help but exclaim.

This time, he truly spoke from the heart. All the memories of their time at school felt like yesterday, and graduation came faster than he had imagined.

“Indeed,” Izumo Kamizuki also nodded with a look of melancholy.

His original purpose for studying diligently was to become a good student and attract girls, but now he was about to graduate and still hadn’t dated any girls.

Izumo Kamizuki meticulously reviewed his social circle and sadly realized that he didn’t have a single close female friend.

As for Anko Mitarashi, could she even be considered a girl?

“Kotetsu, how are things with Mihui, your neighbor?” Izumo Kamizuki asked curiously.

He was quite jealous of Kotetsu Hagane having a childhood friend.

“Don’t even mention it. We haven’t seen each other in half a year,” Kotetsu Hagane sighed.

“Ha… It’s fine. With our talent, we’ll definitely become excellent Ninja in the future. Then we’ll surely attract many beautiful girls,” Izumo Kamizuki comforted him, trying to control himself from laughing too obviously.

Being single isn’t scary; what’s scary is when your good brother gets into a relationship.

“With your strength, you two can only attract girls by being gatekeepers at best,” Anko Mitarashi retorted. The two’s quick betrayal of their teammate still bothered her.

Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane exchanged glances and smirked disdainfully. Such a low-level taunt didn’t anger them; they just found it amusing. They were among the top three in their grade; there was no way they would ever be reduced to gatekeepers.

“You only talk about us. Why don’t you compare yourself to Shisui? Shisui has already earned the title of Shisui the Body Flicker on the battlefield and become a Jonin,” Kotetsu Hagane retorted.

“Kotetsu, that’s not how it works. There are differences even among those who are first in their grade. Some people are first because they have unparalleled strength, while others are first because they outlasted people stronger than them,” Izumo Kamizuki seemed to be speaking up for Anko Mitarashi.

Watching Anko Mitarashi’s cheeks gradually flush, Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane seemed to hear warnings echoing in the air.

At this moment, the preparatory bell for the exam rang, and another invigilator walked into the classroom.

Muzuki looked towards the door. It was Shimono Hisanobu, the class leader of the teachers’ class and the head of academic affairs.

“Muzuki,” Shimono Hisanobu greeted with a smile.

Before coming, Shimono Hisanobu had thought about how to address Muzuki.

Vice Principal Muzuki? It was ordinary and didn’t sound very good. Removing “Vice” and calling him “Principal” directly wouldn’t work either, because the Principal’s identity was special, being the current Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi. The title “Principal” couldn’t be used casually.

Shimono Hisanobu thought about it and finally decided it was best to just call him Muzuki.

After all, he was considered Muzuki’s elder and had been Muzuki’s superior for quite some time, so addressing him by his name was fine.

“Senior Hisanobu,” Muzuki responded with a smile.

Shimono Hisanobu quickly walked into the classroom and announced the graduation exam topic to the students this year.

“The graduation assessment topic is the Transformation Technique.”

The students below all looked at Shimono Hisanobu calmly. Whether it was the Transformation Technique, the Clone Technique, or the Substitution Technique, they were all very proficient in them. No matter which Ninjutsu was tested, they could handle it with ease.

“The graduation exam officially begins. Students whose names are called will come with us to the next classroom for the exam,” when the exam bell rang, Muzuki announced the official start of the exam.

“Anko Mitarashi.”

Upon hearing her name, Anko Mitarashi immediately hummed a little tune and followed behind Muzuki to the next classroom.

“You have three minutes to observe the photo details and then use the Transformation Technique,” Shimono Hisanobu took out a photo and handed it to Anko Mitarashi.

Anko Mitarashi took the photo, glanced at it casually, and immediately began to form hand signs.

“Transformation Technique!”

A puff of white smoke flashed, and the next moment, a person identical to the one in the photo appeared before Shimono Hisanobu.

Shimono Hisanobu was not surprised by this. Muzuki’s Class 3-1 was already the strongest class, and Anko Mitarashi was the strongest student after Shisui graduated, so it was only natural for her to have this level of strength.

Shimono Hisanobu gave Anko Mitarashi a perfect score on the grading sheet and handed her the forehead protector.

“Teacher Muzuki, if I do well on this exam, will there be dango?” Anko Mitarashi, who had received her forehead protector, didn’t leave immediately but looked at Muzuki expectantly.

“Yes,” Muzuki nodded.

“Yay!” Anko Mitarashi skipped out of the classroom happily.

“Mihui Taniako.”

“Izumo Kamizuki.”

As time passed, one by one, the students of Class 3-1 completed their exams.

“If you don’t take on another class in the future, Muzuki, this might be the strongest class in the history of the Ninja Academy,” Shimono Hisanobu exclaimed, looking at the high scores on the sheet.

Since he had joined the Ninja Academy, it was the first time he had seen a class as strong as Class 3-1.

The strength of Class 3-1 wasn’t just about having a super genius like Shisui, but that not a single student was poor; all of them were excellent.

Even the last few students in Class 3-1 would be top students in other classes.

“More excellent people will appear in the future,” Muzuki didn’t believe this “strongest” title could last forever.

With the progress of the times, perhaps in a few hundred years, things he couldn’t understand would appear, and it would naturally be no problem for the students of that time to surpass those of the old era.

“Kotetsu Hagane.”

As Shimono Hisanobu and Muzuki gave out the last perfect score and handed out the last forehead protector, the graduation exam for Class 1 of the third year concluded.

【Under your diligent guidance, the students of Class 1 have made significant progress in their studies and strength over three years of hard work, successfully graduating as Genin, receiving the reward — Disciple Slot +1】

Looking at the suddenly popped-up message, Muzuki was slightly stunned.

He had thought there would be a reward settlement, but he hadn’t expected the reward to be so good.

He originally thought it would be a few thousand Chakra plus one or two master-level Ninjutsu, but it turned out to be a new disciple slot.

For Muzuki, a disciple slot was the best reward, surpassing even perfect-level skills.

Because with a new disciple slot, there would be more opportunities to level up skills, and the speed of accumulating Chakra would also increase.

“I’ll use it on Yamato tonight,” Muzuki thought to himself.

Yamato was currently the most suitable person to become his disciple.

Firstly, Yamato possessed Hashirama cells and had extraordinary Chakra talent, and Chakra volume was always the stat Muzuki most wanted to increase.

Secondly, Yamato was four years younger than Kakashi, only seven years old now, with great potential for cultivation, leading to more reward triggers.

Finally, Yamato already had a considerable amount of goodwill towards Muzuki, making it easier to raise the trust level.

After the graduation exam ended, Muzuki walked out of the classroom and was immediately surrounded by the waiting students of Class 1 of the third year.

The students led Muzuki back to the classroom of Class 1 of the third year and brought him to the podium.

Then, each student properly put on their forehead protector and adjusted their attire, finally, everyone stood in their places, bowed to Muzuki, and said in unison:

“Teacher Muzuki, thank you for your guidance over these past three years!”

A natural smile couldn’t help but appear on Muzuki’s face.

“Thank you all for your cooperation over these past three years,” Muzuki looked around, scanning each student’s face, and bowed slightly, speaking sincerely.

It had been almost three years since Muzuki transmigrated to the Ninja World, and he had spent most of his time at the Ninja Academy.

The first year after transmigration was Muzuki’s most difficult year; he had just transmigrated as a Root Chunin, and the Shinobi World War was already showing its initial signs.

Both his superior, who could send his subordinates to their deaths at any time, and the potential dangers of the great war made Muzuki restless.

To survive in this dangerous world, Muzuki worked very hard; he did everything he could.

He could learn a Ninjutsu in half a day of class. To master more Ninjutsu, Muzuki built a good-Guy image, filled his schedule with classes, and tried his best to become stronger.

To avoid becoming cannon fodder for Danzo Shimura, Muzuki subtly allowed Hiruzen Sarutobi to discover his various talents. Thus, Muzuki, despite his insufficient strength, escaped Root.

The reason Muzuki still responded to Danzo Shimura’s orders now was that Danzo Shimura could no longer threaten his life, and even provided more assistance than threats to him.

In his first year, Muzuki was truly either in class or on his way to class, because in addition to regular classes, he also organized holiday special training, spending most of the year teaching.

In the second year, due to the introduction of internships, he didn’t teach for one semester, but he generally taught in person and even held a large special training session.

Even in the third year, when he was still in Konoha, Muzuki generally maintained full attendance with his Shadow Clone in the first semester, with his main body occasionally checking in.

One must know that Muzuki had only been transmigrated for a total of three years, and having spent so much time with the students of Class 1, it was hard not to develop feelings.

“Congratulations on all becoming Ninja, but being a Ninja is not the end of cultivation, but the beginning. Even after graduating, don’t forget to cultivate,” Muzuki reminded them.

Class 1 of the third year, under his tutelage, was exceptionally outstanding. Even if they were to participate in the Chunin Exams, some of them could directly be promoted to Chunin in a normal Chunin Exams.

But even they were still too weak in the entire Ninja World. In this dangerous world, weakness easily leads to death.

“Teacher Muzuki, just wait for my good news! In a few years, the name of the genius Anko will resound throughout Konoha!” Anko said confidently.

Shisui could become famous in Konoha at eight, she was a bit slower, so she would become famous in Konoha at eleven or twelve.

“I will work hard to become an excellent Ninja.”

The students’ goals were at least to become regular Jonin, feeling that only by becoming a Jonin would they not disappoint Muzuki’s teachings.

“I want to become a Konoha high-ranking official and help Teacher Muzuki erect a statue at the Ninja Academy!” Kotetsu Hagane declared his grand ambition.

He had already discussed their future after graduation with Izumo Kamizuki.

After graduation, they would first fulfill their duties as Ninja, diligently cultivate to become excellent, then, after the next Hokage appeared, they would use their abilities to become his guards, then gradually rise to high positions, and finally help Muzuki build a large statue at the Ninja Academy.

This time, Anko did not mock him, because she found that she had actually fallen behind. Although the two troublesome Guys, Kotetsu Hagane and Izumo Kamizuki, didn’t have much substance, they could indeed talk.

“I look forward to the day you succeed,” Muzuki said with a gentle smile, blessing all the students.

Next was photo time. Muzuki took many group photos with the students using the camera he bought.

Additionally, some wanted to take individual photos with Muzuki, and Muzuki agreed to each request.

Throughout the entire day, Muzuki was either chatting with students or taking photos, until dismissal time in the afternoon, when the students had no choice but to bid farewell to Muzuki and leave.

Muzuki watched everyone leave, then left the Ninja Academy and went to Lady Tsunade’s house.

“What good news did you encounter today? You actually bought so many delicious dishes,” Lady Tsunade asked as soon as Muzuki entered, immediately peeking into the bag he was carrying.

Although she told Muzuki every day that she wanted to have a feast, Muzuki didn’t spoil her, at most making one particularly lavish dinner every seven days.

“What, if it’s not good news, you won’t eat?” Muzuki asked with a smile.

“Of course I’ll eat, it would be best if I could eat like this every day,” Lady Tsunade said unceremoniously.

“Lady Tsunade, you should sleep a little longer,” Muzuki indicated that such a life could only exist in dreams.

“Shizune, call me when Muzuki has finished cooking,” Lady Tsunade lay on the sofa and immediately fell asleep.

Anyway, Muzuki wouldn’t have time to play Ninja Killer with her while cooking, so spending the boring waiting time before eating by sleeping was quite good.

After dinner, Muzuki went to the Training Ground to instruct Yamato.

“Yamato, do you want to become my disciple? Like Kakashi and the others,” Muzuki asked directly.

Given Yamato’s personality, being direct was better.

Yamato’s eyes lit up, feeling as if a good thing had fallen from the sky right before him, and he quickly nodded, “Yes.”

【Do you want to establish a master-disciple relationship with Yamato?】

Muzuki’s eyes quickly popped up with a system message.

Without a doubt, Muzuki definitely clicked yes.

【Relationship established successfully, current Trust Level Three, disciple Yamato has unlocked “Disciple Cultivation Returns to Master” and “Disciple Return”】

Yamato did not disappoint Muzuki, setting the record for the highest trust level upon relationship establishment, reaching Trust Level Three immediately upon creation.

Thus, Muzuki had six system-recognized disciples.

…

After completing a week of almost masochistic actual combat training, Might Guy once again sought out Teacher Chen the next morning for a challenge.

“Do you want to? I do have time, but are you sure you’ve improved since last time?” Teacher Chen raised an eyebrow and asked.

He didn’t mind fighting Might Guy, but he was worried that Might Guy would misjudge his strength and then fail multiple times, ultimately affecting his confidence.

“Definitely! Teacher Chen, this time I’ve become stronger!” Might Guy revealed two rows of bright white teeth and laughed confidently.

His body had broken through to the point where it could support the Five Gates and Rock Breathing Chakra Mode, plus that week of pressure training, he was now full of confidence.

“Then let’s give it a try,” Teacher Chen agreed, not saying much.

Shiranui Genma and Ebisu stopped their training when they saw this and moved a distance away from the two.

“Guy is really exaggerated. How long has it been, and he’s gotten stronger again?” Shiranui Genma was numb.

His strength was so much worse than Might Guy’s, so how could Might Guy improve faster than him? This was not Ninja-like at all; shouldn’t it be harder to improve the stronger you are?

“Hasn’t it always been like this? Aren’t you used to it yet?” Ebisu adjusted his sunglasses and said.

He actually felt that Might Guy was even more outrageous when he was at the Ninja Academy, unknowingly transforming from a dead last to a genius.

“Battle start!” Ebisu shouted after both of them had taken their stances.

“Eight Gates, Gate of Limit, Open!”

As soon as Ebisu’s words fell, Might Guy instantly opened the Fifth Gate of the Eight Gates, his entire body’s Chakra surged, and the powerful aura caused the fallen leaves on the ground to move without wind.

“Rock Breathing Chakra Mode!”

Immediately after, Might Guy pushed his breathing to the extreme, exchanging continuously burning Chakra for comprehensive physical enhancements. His body’s defense, speed, strength, and everything else rapidly increased after Might Guy entered Rock Breathing Chakra Mode.

“He really has gotten stronger,” Teacher Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly, feeling some pressure.

Teacher Chen quickly condensed his Chakra, his face showing unprecedented seriousness.

Being surpassed by a disciple is a happy thing for a teacher, but being surpassed so early still leaves a bit of reluctance.

“Leaf Strong Whirlwind!”

Might Guy condensed a large amount of Chakra in his legs, let out an excited roar, and charged out like a green flash.

Teacher Chen leaped onto a tree, dodging.

Boom!!

But due to excessive force, the trees nearby instantly snapped and fell as Might Guy unleashed his whirlwind kick.

“Leaf Hand Blade · Double!”

Missing with one attack, Might Guy immediately launched both hands, unleashing two transparent air currents towards Teacher Chen. The two air currents, from different directions, sealed off Teacher Chen’s position.

Teacher Chen’s expression remained unchanged. As his body swiftly moved, he kicked away one of the air currents and dodged the other.

Might Guy took advantage of this opportunity to swiftly close in, and his powerful whirlwind kick once again aimed at Teacher Chen.

Although Teacher Chen’s strength was inferior to Might Guy’s, he skillfully used techniques to negate some of Might Guy’s power, temporarily stabilizing the situation.

This feeling of suppressing the enemy head-on with pure strength made Might Guy feel incredibly refreshed, like taking a sip of icy soda on a hot summer day, making his entire being feel clear.

There was no other way, Might Guy had been brutally beaten by Muzuki for a week, and suddenly fighting Teacher Chen to a standstill, or even slightly gaining the upper hand, how could he not feel pleased?

Bang bang bang!!

Might Guy became more and more excited as he fought, the force in his fists growing stronger and his movements faster, making Teacher Chen somewhat overwhelmed.

Might Guy had not only become stronger, but also more cautious. Teacher Chen continuously presented several openings, but Might Guy did not fall for them.

Suddenly, Teacher Chen smiled.

He was celebrating, celebrating that he had met a disciple like Might Guy during his final peak period.

The peak period for Taijutsu Ninja is much shorter than for Ninjutsu Ninja; increases in experience and improvements in technique cannot completely compensate for the body’s decline.

As age increases, a Taijutsu Ninja’s training can only maintain their strength, making it difficult to become stronger, and even potentially weaker.

Rather than aging and weakening with the passage of time, being surpassed by a disciple at one’s peak is also a blessing.

“Leaf Dragon God!”

This time, Teacher Chen proactively used Leaf Dragon God.

With the burst of powerful Chakra, a massive azure dragon appeared out of thin air, tearing apart all the surrounding trees.

“Leaf Dragon God!”

Might Guy shouted excitedly, and a massive amount of Chakra on his body surged. An azure whirlwind flashed, and in the next instant, an azure dragon no less impressive than Teacher Chen’s appeared in its place.

Rumble!!

The collision of the two giant dragons caused a terrifying impact. The ground exploded and shattered under this horrifying impact, and for a moment, a grey mist filled the air.

Within eighty meters of the two, not a single intact tree could be seen, only scattered rocks, loose earth, and broken wood everywhere.

Shiranui Genma and Ebisu swiftly retreated to avoid being affected by the powerful shockwaves from the two.

Finally, the yellow mist dissipated, and the two azure giant dragons vanished. Teacher Chen supported himself with his hands to keep from falling, his entire body covered in small wounds.

Although Might Guy’s body was equally battered, the confident smile on his face remained, and he stood firmly on the ground.

Without even having time to brush off the dust from his body, Might Guy quickly helped Teacher Chen up.

“Guy, you are my most outstanding student. If it’s you, perhaps you can truly make the entire Ninja World re-recognize Taijutsu Ninja,” Teacher Chen said with emotion.

When he was eleven, he had just become a Chunin not long ago. Might Guy, at eleven, defeated him, who held the title of Konoha’s strongest Taijutsu user.

Teacher Chen saw an endless path in Might Guy.

“I will! I will become the strongest Taijutsu Ninja in the Ninja World!” Might Guy gave a thumbs-up and laughed loudly, the yellow dust and crimson blood unable to conceal the confidence radiating from within him.

Might Guy, having successfully achieved his small goal, was now very happy, even though he was incredibly battered and seriously injured at this moment.

“Who should I choose as my next opponent?” Might Guy wanted to continue advancing on the path to becoming the strongest.

“Stop chatting, let’s hurry to the hospital.”

Realizing the situation, Shiranui Genma and Ebisu ran to the two and helped them towards the Konoha Hospital.

“He actually won. The strongest Taijutsu user at eleven years old?” Shiranui Genma still felt it was somewhat surreal.

They were all Ninja from the same period, and even had the same guiding teacher, so how did you become so outstanding?

“I was really lucky during team assignments,” Ebisu felt that all the luck he lost in Fourth Grade was used up on team assignments.

Not only was his teacher good, but his teammates were also incredibly fierce.