Chapter 321 Kakashi’s New Move

First time completing an S-rank teaching evaluation, received reward: Yang Release Chakra Nature Transformation Mastery, Yin Release Chakra Nature Transformation Mastery.

The rewards were very generous, directly giving Muzuki two mastery-level Nature Transformations, and they were the most special Yin and Yang Nature Transformations.

A large amount of memories about the cultivation of Yin and Yang Chakra Nature Transformation kept appearing in Muzuki’s mind. After organizing the memories, Muzuki opened his panel and took a look.

Name: Hayate Mugetsu

Chakra: 66500

Skills: Fire Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Perfect: 120/80000), Water Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Mastery: 8000/15000), Wind Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Mastery: 7800), Yin Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Mastery: 0), Yang Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Mastery: 0)…

In terms of Chakra, because Muzuki changed his strategy for grinding rewards, the growth rate slowed down slightly, but it was still considerable. Muzuki estimated that by the end of this school year, his total Chakra could reach ninety thousand or even one hundred thousand Chakra.

Although the recovery rate was a bit lower, having a large total amount was still comfortable.

When he saw that the proficiency of both Yin and Yang Nature Transformation was zero, Muzuki fell into thought.

He didn’t know why, but his first three mastery-level Chakra Nature Transformation rewards all came with half proficiency, but this time they didn’t.

“Is it because Yin and Yang Nature Transformation are special? Or was it a beginner protection period before?” Muzuki guessed in his heart.

Speculating out of thin air obviously wouldn’t yield results. Muzuki would only be able to verify it when he received another mastery-level Chakra Nature Transformation reward next time.

However, Muzuki was already very satisfied. Someone with good talent might only cultivate one Nature Transformation to mastery level in their entire life, but he got two mastery-level Nature Transformations just by teaching a class.

The next day, Muzuki still followed the rhythm of the first day’s classes, but he slightly changed the content. After a morning of systematic teaching, nothing happened, and the rewards were only settled after the afternoon class ended.

Completed a quality lecture

Evaluation: S

Received reward: Taijutsu ability slightly increased, Fire Release Chakra Nature Transformation +8, Earth Release Chakra Nature Transformation +45, Lightning Release Chakra Nature Transformation +35, Wind Release Chakra Nature Transformation +10, Water Release Chakra Nature Transformation +15

Looking at the rewards, Muzuki was slightly disappointed. He had spent the entire day having the Group C students practice Taijutsu, hoping to get a reward that would strengthen their bodies, but it only increased their Taijutsu ability.

However, the overall rewards were still very generous. If it continued like this, by the end of the special training, Muzuki’s Lightning Release Chakra Nature Transformation and Earth Release Chakra Nature Transformation would also advance to mastery level. At that time, Muzuki would have six mastery-level Nature Transformations and one perfect-level.

After two days of teaching, Muzuki had figured out the mechanism for S-rank evaluations: there needed to be many people, the quality of the lecture had to be high, and it had to last for a long time to achieve it. As for the rewards, they were completely different from previous evaluations; you got rewards for what you taught.

Although it was only a difference of one evaluation rank, the fact that he received rewards for what he taught was much more important to Muzuki than the one or two Ninjutsu from an A-rank.

For example, the medical specialists were coming out soon. At that time, he would also try to aim for an S-rank evaluation, which might be of great help to him in developing a ‘power bank.’

Of course, the rewards were truly good, but Muzuki was also truly tired from teaching. After returning, he was too exhausted to even read and needed some time to rest.

As the special training progressed, the paused Chunin Exams were about to begin. Nara Shiosui and Asuma, as examinees, asked Muzuki for leave in advance. The third stage of the Chunin Exams was on Tuesday and required special training.

Considering everyone’s viewing needs, Muzuki directly gave everyone a day off so they could go watch the Chunin Exams.

Of course, this would be compensated for; this Saturday would not be a day off, and Sunday would be.

August 4th, the day before the Chunin Exams.

Although there was only one day left until the Chunin Exams, Muzuki’s disciples did not relax in the slightest.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Uchiha Obito’s body was burning with fierce orange-yellow flames, and each punch and kick brought a heavy, high-temperature strike.

Whenever sweat appeared on Uchiha Obito’s body due to fatigue, it would be evaporated by the high temperature. He practiced the Fire Release Ninjutsu taught to him by Muzuki again and again, from morning to afternoon, using the Breathing Technique to exhaust his physical strength repeatedly in search of a breakthrough.

Might Guy’s Eight Gates and Rock Breathing, and Kakashi’s divinely assisted instant kill of the Jonin, had put too much pressure on Uchiha Obito.

Not to mention Kakashi and Might Guy, there was also Mei Terumī, who countered him, waiting for him in the Four Finals.

Uchiha Obito didn’t want to lose. He didn’t want to lose to anyone. Most of his nine years of life had been spent as a dead-last, and now that he had successfully turned the tables, he wanted to keep winning, to win for Muzuki, to win for Rin Nohara, to win for Kakashi. He wanted everyone to know that Uchiha Obito was not inferior to anyone.

Bang, bang!

Around Might Guy, large trees and rocks snapped and shattered under his immense strength.

Neither thick trees nor hard rocks could withstand Might Guy’s heavy kicks.

He was trying his best to reach the limit of the Gate of Life plus Rock Breathing.

The previous battle with the Mist Village Jonin made Might Guy realize that he was still quite a distance from the Fourth Gate. Therefore, after returning, he desperately trained his body. He didn’t want to collapse powerlessly in the next battle and only be able to watch his teammates fight.

Moreover, he wanted to become a Chunin, to be promoted to Chunin as a strong individual.

Although two Ninja who had mocked his father had come to apologize, there were far more than just two people who had mocked his father, both those he knew and those he didn’t, both openly and secretly.

Might Guy wanted to slap them in the face through this Chunin Exams, showing that the son of the Ninja they looked down upon became a Chunin forcefully just a few months after graduating, and was even stronger than them.

Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!

Rin Nohara maintained Water Breathing while using Water Release Ninjutsu.

Under Rin Nohara’s Chakra, the river water quickly gathered to form a Water Dragon, which then spun once under Rin Nohara’s control and finally crashed into the water.

Water Release: Water Prison Technique!

After casting the Water Dragon Bullet, Rin Nohara immediately formed hand signs and used the Water Prison Technique to create a large bubble on the river surface.

Since using Water Release was easier by the river, Rin Nohara had been continuously practicing Water Release Ninjutsu by the river recently.

She was well aware of her disadvantage; the time she had spent learning Water Release Ninjutsu was too short, so she could only practice more to increase her proficiency.

“Everyone is so excellent, I can’t fall behind. I need to work hard to win the first round of battle.” Rin Nohara thought to herself after her Chakra was mostly depleted.

Rin Nohara had a clear self-awareness. Her strength was incomparable to Uchiha Obito and the others. There was no need to think about first, second, or Four Finals; reaching the Eight Gates would be considered a success.

She only hoped that in future battles, she wouldn’t become a burden to Uchiha Obito and Kakashi, and that she could help them in combat.

Thunder Breathing, Full Concentration!

Kakashi silently pushed his Breathing Technique to its limit, his eyes fixed solely on the specially made wooden dummy.

Crackling!

Shining yellow lightning erupted from his toes and gradually covered Kakashi’s two legs. The powerful Lightning Release Chakra activated Kakashi’s cells, greatly increasing his explosive power.

Boom!

The moment Kakashi rushed out, it was as if a bolt of lightning struck the ground with a roar. Immediately after, a yellow electric Flash passed, and a scratch appeared on the specially made wooden dummy, splitting it in half and causing it to fall.

“Hmph.” Kakashi exhaled.

“As expected, it’s still not enough. Flash can be used, but the new move can’t.” Kakashi closed his eyes, recalling his feelings, and said.

Although he hadn’t fully mastered Transparent World, his perception was much stronger than before, so he could now react to Flash, which he couldn’t react to before.

But the problem was that after that battle, the upper limit of Kakashi’s Breathing Technique had greatly improved, and his swordsmanship had also advanced by leaps and bounds as if he had gained an epiphany. Now, Flash was no longer his fastest or strongest move.

Because there was a thunderous sound the moment he rushed out, Kakashi named the new move Thunderclap Flash. This was a new move Kakashi developed by recalling the feeling of Transparent World and combining it with his swordsmanship.

Thunderclap Flash had immense power and incredible speed, with no drawbacks except high Chakra consumption. As for the problem of not being able to react, Kakashi felt that it wasn’t Thunderclap Flash’s problem, but his own. If he could activate Transparent World, there would definitely be no reaction issues.

Although Kakashi trained very hard, the difficulty of Transparent World was even greater than that of the Demon Slayer Mark, and it wasn’t something one could learn casually. Kakashi had not entered the complete Transparent World state even once in this past month.

“I’ll try more. With my current strength, I can’t guarantee a win against them.” Kakashi didn’t lose heart and quickly continued practicing.

After his realization, Kakashi had never forgotten his goal: Might Guy, Uchiha Obito, Shisui. He wanted to defeat these three people who had beaten him, one by one.

Shisui hadn’t been seen in action for too long, so he was out of the question for now. Currently, Uchiha Obito and Might Guy were both very strong. Especially Uchiha Obito, who also had the Sharingan. Using moves he couldn’t react to would easily allow Uchiha Obito to find his weaknesses.

“Alright, everyone, go back and rest early. Affecting your performance tomorrow would be a loss.” At six o’clock in the afternoon, Muzuki’s Shadow Clone said.

Seeing his students so diligent, Muzuki felt very pleased. When these disciples first arrived, only Might Guy was diligent. Shisui, though not lazy, didn’t have the same enthusiasm as now, and Uchiha Obito was even more so, going from looking forward to holidays to now using holiday time to train.

As soon as Muzuki spoke, everyone stopped. They also knew this principle, but they were too focused on training to notice the time.

The disciples gathered together and rested for a while. Since everyone was very tired, they didn’t chat much, even Uchiha Obito, who was usually talkative. After simple mutual encouragement, they disbanded. Only Shisui remained to cultivate, because he was still a Ninja Academy student.

“How did everyone improve so much?” Shisui, who was training extra, was very confused and felt a lot of pressure.

PS: Those strings of characters only count as one character, they just look like a lot. But to improve readability, I’ll try to write less of them later.

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