Chapter 292: Jonin Meeting

Good morning, Teacher Mutsuki.” All the students greeted Muzuki enthusiastically.

Anko, being more outgoing, even stood up and waved at Muzuki.

“Good morning, everyone.” Muzuki smiled in response, then gestured with her eyes for Anko to sit down.

“Starting today, you are no longer first-year students but second-year students. Last school year, everyone worked very hard and achieved excellent results. Does anyone want to surpass last year’s achievements?” Muzuki looked around and asked with a smile.

“Yes, yes, yes!” Anko said “yes” three times in a row, showing her vigor.

“This year, I want to get into Group B for the summer special training!” Kotetsu shouted his small goal for this semester.

“This year, I will continue to develop more practical Ninjutsu!” Izumo shouted at the same time.

“This year, I must score above ninety-five in theory at least once.”

“My combat score must exceed thirty-five points.”

After Muzuki finished speaking, the students quickly stated their goals for the semester, looking as if they were about to ignite.

Muzuki smiled and nodded, very satisfied with the students’ drive.

“Now, let’s begin class.”

The students immediately quieted down. At first, some would communicate in very low voices, but by the middle of the class, almost no one was talking; they were all seriously listening and practicing.

【Completed Lecture】

【Rating: A】

【Reward: Water Release: Water Formation Wall】

Muzuki planned to spend this school year mastering Ninjutsu, expanding his skill library, and improving his skill proficiency.

Ordinary Ninja need to find a specific path and then delve deeply into it to construct their own system, but Muzuki, who has a cheat, doesn’t need to be so troublesome.

He can use the Mark Mode of Thunder Breathing to transform into a high-speed Ninja, or use Nature Transformation Ninjutsu with extremely high proficiency to unleash incredibly powerful Combination Ninjutsu. Even just with Rock Breathing and Eight Gates, he is a formidable Taijutsu master.

Since there’s no risk of biting off more than he can chew, Muzuki definitely wants to make himself as versatile as possible.

Because there are counter relationships between Ninjutsu and between Ninja. Roshi will be solo-killed by Kisame in the future, and the current Minato cannot take down a Jinchuriki alone. Does that mean Kisame in the future can defeat the current Minato? Obviously, you can’t say that.

It’s just because Kisame’s Samehada counters Tailed Beasts, and Kisame’s own Water Release counters Roshi’s Lava Release. Under this double counter, Roshi was defeated by Kisame.

But if Kisame were to fight the current Minato, Muzuki can only say that Kisame might not lose, but if someone wins, it would definitely be Minato. Even the young Minato who hasn’t mastered Rasengan yet still possesses great strength.

To prevent being countered and to allow himself to counter others, Muzuki wants to master more high-proficiency skills.

It’s not that he isn’t constructing a system; rather, he is simultaneously constructing many systems to make himself versatile.

In the afternoon class, which was a large class, Muzuki acquired two Wind Release Ninjutsu.

Just as Muzuki was about to go find Tsunade, he noticed that a Jonin meeting had been called.

So Muzuki changed direction and went directly to the Hokage Building.

Muzuki didn’t arrive too late or too early. When he arrived, there were already some Jonin in the room, but not many.

“Jonin Mutsuki.” A Jonin greeted him.

Muzuki smiled in response; he recognized him as a Konoha Jonin he had encountered on the battlefield.

Unlike before, Muzuki was now somewhat famous, and his reputation was earned through his own strength. This led to many Jonin actively striking up conversations with Muzuki, wanting to learn about this suddenly appearing Jonin powerhouse.

“What a bad time, I was just about to buy some rice balls to eat.” Teacher Chen walked in and immediately complained.

He noticed Muzuki, walked up to him and asked, “How’s your Leaf Dragon God training coming along? If you have any questions, just tell me directly after the meeting. Coincidentally, I also have some questions about your Taijutsu.”

“Mhm, I can basically perform it now, but there are indeed some areas I’m confused about. We can discuss them thoroughly after the meeting.” Muzuki smiled, nodded, and replied.

Directly showing mastery would be a bit too startling; a gradual progression is better.

The surrounding Jonin heard their conversation and looked at Muzuki with even more curiosity. Teacher Chen’s Taijutsu was quite famous among the Konoha Jonin, and from their conversation, Teacher Chen actually had questions about Taijutsu for Muzuki.

“Haha, Muzuki, how’s your training with Tsunade going? Make sure not to make her angry, or the consequences can be terrifying.” Jiraiya, who walked in with Minato, saw Muzuki and warned him seriously.

Perhaps it was because her Medical Ninjutsu was too strong, Tsunade sometimes didn’t hold back, even with fellow Konoha Ninja.

“Mhm, it’s going very smoothly.” Muzuki replied to Jiraiya while smiling and greeting Minato.

“How am I terrifying?” Tsunade, who walked in two steps behind Jiraiya, crossed her arms and asked Jiraiya with a displeased expression.

Although she did punch Jiraiya quite a lot, Tsunade believed Jiraiya deserved it.

“Ah haha, what I meant was that Tsunade, you are a strict and good teacher, telling Muzuki to study hard and not let down your diligent guidance.” Jiraiya awkwardly chuckled and explained.

Fortunately, Tsunade had no intention of causing trouble; she just said it casually. After speaking, Tsunade walked over to Muzuki and asked if he would come to study today.

Originally, Muzuki had said he would go, but now there was a meeting that would take up some time, so it was no longer certain.

Muzuki thought for a moment and told Tsunade that he would go, but he would be a bit late.

“Hiruzen, when did you discover his potential?” In one of the only four seats, Danzo looked at Muzuki, who was interacting with many Hokage-aligned Jonin, and asked Hiruzen Sarutobi with a displeased expression.

“On his first day at the Ninja Academy.” Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a chuckle, stroking his small beard.

If Danzo hadn’t sent Muzuki to the Ninja Academy, he wouldn’t have known that Danzo had such a talent under his command.

“The situation in the Ninja World is becoming increasingly chaotic, and various countries are warring with each other. I need some more powerful subordinates to gather intelligence. With his strength, he shouldn’t be at the Ninja Academy; he should return to Root to carry out more important missions.” Danzo said in a deep voice.

“You know, I am the Hokage.” Hiruzen Sarutobi’s gaze sharpened, making Danzo speechless.

Danzo cursed inwardly but quickly became smug again.

He certainly knew that Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn’t let him go. How could such a talent, once taken, be returned? Danzo didn’t believe Hiruzen Sarutobi would be foolish in such a simple matter.

The reason he said that was to ask for some benefits from Hiruzen Sarutobi after the meeting.

“Hiruzen, you still underestimate me. My subordinate isn’t so easily taken.” Danzo sneered inwardly.

He still remembered Muzuki’s sincere expression at the Root Base before he left. That was definitely a genuine Root member with the Will of Root.

“The meeting begins.” When most people had arrived, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and said.