Chapter 340 Special Training Improvement Rewards Settlement

After all the battles ended, Muzuki gathered the students and began a summary meeting.

However, since Hiruzen Sarutobi was present, he naturally spoke first.

Although he hadn’t prepared a speech beforehand, Hiruzen Sarutobi had been Hokage for so long that he had experienced such situations countless times.

First, he praised the students for their hard work and excellent performance in the practical exam, then he complimented Muzuki, affirming Muzuki’s teaching achievements. After covering both the teachers and students, he began to talk about the future and ideals, finally elevating it with The Will of Fire to complete his speech.

It must be said that Hiruzen Sarutobi’s approach was very effective on Konoha Ninja, and many students spontaneously began to applaud.

Next was Muzuki. Muzuki didn’t bother with any fancy words, simply stating the difference between the group test scores and the final scores, pointing out everyone’s effort and progress, and finally offering a blessing and a reminder.

“The third phase of the holiday special training ends here. Thank you all for your cooperation over the past month. I hope you can all walk the path you wish to walk. Finally, don’t forget, even without special training, you must continue to train and improve your strength,” Muzuki said with a gentle smile throughout.

After Muzuki finished speaking, there was no applause like there was for Hiruzen Sarutobi. Perhaps some people were applauding, but it was drowned out by the sound of many people talking.

“We definitely won’t forget to train, and we will certainly not let down Muzuki-sensei’s teachings.”

“It’s us who should be thanking you, for helping us improve our strength so much.”

“Muzuki-sensei, when will the next special training begin? Will you still be in charge?”

The students chattered, saying various things. Some were thanking Muzuki for his hard work and guidance these past days, while others were concerned about whether they could continue to participate in Muzuki’s special training.

Although Muzuki was a powerful Ninja, he couldn’t communicate with over six hundred people at once; the various voices blended together, making it difficult to hear clearly.

However, he still heard a few sentences, so he pressed his hand downwards, signaling everyone to quiet down.

The students quickly quieted down, and Muzuki replied simply, “If nothing unexpected happens, the special training will be held again in late December, but who will be in charge will be announced at that time.”

Late December is when the Ninja Academy’s second semester ends. The Ninja Academy has now essentially normalized holiday special training, holding it twice per academic year.

As for who would be in charge, Muzuki couldn’t say for sure.

Shisui wanted to participate in an internship in his second year, and the start of the special training coincided with the start of the internship. If Muzuki were to supervise Shisui’s internship, he wouldn’t be able to manage the special training as well.

Hearing Muzuki’s answer, the students were a little disappointed. If Muzuki wasn’t there, there would be no need to come to this special training.

However, no matter how reluctant they were, it was indeed time to say goodbye, and the students all ran to Muzuki to bid him farewell.

Although Konoha is called a village, its scope is not that of an ordinary village. After graduation, students would indeed have few opportunities to meet Muzuki.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, seeing this scene, also sighed inwardly at Muzuki’s incredibly high popularity among the students; even he, the Hokage, was not as popular as Muzuki in the students’ eyes.

Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt that his idea of taking Muzuki as a disciple after his retirement was very wise.

According to Muzuki’s teaching method, in seven or eight years, there would be a large number of Ninja in Konoha who supported Muzuki becoming Hokage.

“Muzuki-sensei, this is a gift from everyone. Please keep it safe,” Anko said, handing a thick notebook to Muzuki.

Last year, to thank Muzuki, they pooled money to buy him a large cake, but this year, the number of people was simply too many. It would be quite difficult to stick candles for nearly seven hundred people.

So, at Nara Shiosui’s suggestion, they bought a thick notebook. Each person wrote their name and what they wanted to say to Muzuki, and if they wished, they could also paste their photo.

This way, they could express their feelings and also allow Muzuki to remember their names and faces better.

“This way, Muzuki-sensei won’t forget us, right?”

“I will keep it safe, and besides, I don’t need this to remember you all. My memory is very good, sensei. You are Asakawa Miken, you are Nakamori Gōichi…” Muzuki put away the gift and then named the students around him one by one.

He could do this not because he was Muzuki the intelligence officer with Appraisal Technique, but because Muzuki had truly memorized the names and appearances of all his students.

Perhaps it was due to the Shadow Clone’s memory, or perhaps an effect of his transmigration, but Muzuki remembered every student he had ever taught.

Many students stared at Muzuki with surprise; they hadn’t expected Muzuki could do something to this extent, knowing that this wasn’t seven or eight, or seventy or eighty, but nearly seven hundred students.

Some students who had average grades in school, weren’t particularly outstanding in the special training, and usually had little presence, were truly moved when Muzuki called out their names. They received less attention, so they cherished it even more.

In your guidance, students participating in the holiday special training have improved in Ninjutsu and Taijutsu, and their overall strength has increased.

Reward: Chakra + 1800, Chakra Nature Transformation Experience Scroll × 2, Ninjutsu Extraction Scroll · B (Proficient) × 2.

Chakra Nature Transformation Experience Scroll: Increases experience for any mastered Nature Transformation.

The rewards were quite generous. It really was a case of more people, more rewards. Last time, Chakra only gave eight hundred points, this time it gave an extra thousand points, and there were also items that increased Nature Transformation experience.

In fact, the rewards from regular classes alone already met Muzuki’s expectations, because through teaching, he had advanced his proficient Earth Release Nature Transformation and Lightning Release Nature Transformation to the master level.

Master-level Nature Transformation was too difficult to obtain. The rewards for master-level itself were few, and it still had to be Nature Transformation; the probability was simply insane.

However, Muzuki naturally didn’t mind having more rewards. Whether it was Chakra or skills, the more the better for him.

Since Hiruzen Sarutobi was still present, Muzuki didn’t extract Ninjutsu or use the experience scrolls. After interacting with the students, he quickly walked over to Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was currently listening to other teachers report their thoughts.

When Muzuki arrived, the teachers had just about finished speaking. Hiruzen Sarutobi turned to look at Muzuki, who was walking over, and said with a chuckle:

“Muzuki, everyone highly recognizes the results of your special training. I had underestimated your teaching talent before. I didn’t expect you could teach over six hundred students so excellently by yourself and even have them learn your Ninjutsu. Not promoting you would be doing a disservice to your contributions.”

Shimono Hisanobu’s heart immediately sank. He had considered that Muzuki might replace him as the head of the teaching staff, as Muzuki was diligent and excellent, but Shimono Hisanobu hadn’t expected it to happen so quickly.

Muzuki had only been at the Ninja Academy for just over a year. Normally, no matter how excellent one was, they would need to accumulate a few years of seniority.

As for why Shimono Hisanobu was certain that Muzuki would replace his position, it was because Muzuki’s position in the Ninja Academy had already reached its peak. It couldn’t possibly be to replace Hiruzen Sarutobi as the Principal, could it?

“What do you all think of Muzuki becoming Vice Principal?” Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and looked around at the teachers, asking.

The teachers he brought were not ordinary teachers; they were either excellent teachers or upper-middle management in the school.

Shimono Hisanobu breathed a sigh of relief. It wasn’t the head of the teaching staff, just the Vice Principal.

“Wait, Vice Principal?” Shimono Hisanobu replayed Hiruzen Sarutobi’s words in his mind, his expression gradually turning to surprise.

Where did the Ninja Academy get a Vice Principal position? There had always only been a Principal, and the Principal was always the Hokage.

“Muzuki-sensei’s educational ability is outstanding, and both the holiday special training and the intern program have created unprecedented precedents, making huge contributions to the Ninja Academy. It is most fitting for Muzuki-sensei to serve as Vice Principal,” Shimono Hisanobu said after thinking it over.

Although there was no Vice Principal in the Ninja Academy before, if Hiruzen Sarutobi said there was, then there could be.

However, Shimono Hisanobu was still very surprised in his heart. Hiruzen Sarutobi had essentially created a position specifically for Muzuki, showing the extent of his regard.

Even Shimono Hisanobu, who had seen many major events, was shocked, let alone the other teachers, whose expressions of shock were simply uncontrollable.

“We’re all human, so why is there such a huge gap?” Ikeya Yu, who shared an office with Muzuki, was even beyond envy due to the immense disparity.

He wouldn’t even dare to dream of what happened to Muzuki, because he would feel it was too fake to possibly happen.

When they finally reacted, the teachers also universally approved; this was a position that even previous class monitors of the teacher corps had never attained.

Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi’s words, Muzuki also showed a surprised expression, then humbly stated that he was still young and might not be able to bear such a heavy responsibility.

Of course, it wasn’t that Muzuki truly didn’t want the position; a higher position in the Ninja Academy would make it more convenient for him to implement various reforms. However, the necessary procedures still had to be followed, especially since his persona had already been established.

The next step was for the teachers to recount his merits, and then Hiruzen Sarutobi would speak again, ultimately leading to Muzuki accepting the position of Vice Principal.

The matter concluded there, and both students and teachers returned to their respective homes.

“Izumo, today is the day we make a name for ourselves!” Kotetsu Hagane said excitedly to Izumo Kamizuki, gazing at Hiruzen Sarutobi’s retreating back.

Izumo Kamizuki nodded, his expression equally excited, “With our outstanding strength and the Hokage’s trust, perhaps we can also leave our mark in history someday.”

“It’s just a pity for Ebisu-nii,” Kotetsu Hagane said with an expression of immense regret. “Perhaps this idea was meant for him, but our bond was too deep, so he reluctantly gave it to us.”

Izumo Kamizuki felt that Kotetsu Hagane’s words made a lot of sense. While achieving prominence was good, they couldn’t forget their big brother who had provided them with countless help.

“Then how about this? We’ll create a Shadow Clone in Ebisu-nii’s likeness and challenge Hokage-sama together,” Izumo Kamizuki suggested, coming up with a good idea.

“It has to be you, Izumo! Even if the Second Hokage were alive, he couldn’t think of a better solution. Ebisu-nii will surely be very grateful to us,” Kotetsu Hagane lightly punched Izumo Kamizuki’s chest, a joyful smile on his face.

He could almost envision his own success and the grateful smile of Ebisu.

The two immediately put their plan into action, jogging in the direction Hiruzen Sarutobi had departed.

Meanwhile, after the event, Muzuki returned to his house in the Main urban area to rest.

Although the rewards for teaching these six weeks were good, he was genuinely tired. After all, despite his strong body, he wasn’t made of iron, and he still felt fatigued.

Pouring himself a cup of hot tea, Muzuki opened the system panel, preparing to draw Ninjutsu.

Although the level was slightly lower, the lottery screen was largely the same.

“Ninjutsu Draw Scroll · B consumed, skill acquired — Ice Beam (Proficient Rank)”

Upon seeing the skill name, Muzuki instantly recognized its origin, but it wasn’t the first time a Pokémon skill had appeared, so he wasn’t too surprised.

After sorting through his memories, Muzuki realized this was a very good Ice Release Ninjutsu—clean, straightforward, and without unnecessary flashiness, possessing considerable power.

“Is it because I have Ice Release that I can draw ice-type skills, or can the rewards still correspond to Nature Transformation like before?” This reward sparked some confusion for Muzuki.

In the very beginning, Muzuki only mastered Fire Release Nature Transformation, but when he acquired other elemental Ninjutsu through teaching, he would be rewarded with the corresponding element’s Nature Transformation. So, Muzuki wondered if he would be given Wood Release Nature Transformation if he drew a grass-type skill or some plant magic system.

With the doubts in his mind, Muzuki continued to draw Ninjutsu.

“Ninjutsu Draw Scroll · B consumed, skill acquired — Pheasant Beak (Proficient Rank)”

At first, Muzuki didn’t know what the name meant, but when the skill training memories appeared in his mind, Muzuki remembered that this was Aokiji’s move from One Piece. The specific effect was to create an ice bird for attack, capable of freezing people.

Having drawn another Ice Release, Muzuki felt that he probably couldn’t freeload those Bloodline Limits; he either had to train them himself or extort money from his disciples.

After all, Bloodline Limits are fusions of two Nature Transformations, while Fire Release and the like are single-elemental, so it was normal for the rules to be different.

Next, Muzuki clicked on the Chakra Nature Transformation experience scroll, and the system instantly popped up many options.

“Selectable: Fire Release Nature Transformation (Perfect Rank), Water Release Nature Transformation (Mastery Rank), Lightning Release Nature Transformation (Mastery Rank)…, Ice Release (Beginner)”

Muzuki was a little surprised to see Ice Release, but it truly counted as a Nature Transformation, so there was nothing wrong with it.

Since his other seven natures were all at Mastery Rank or above, Muzuki tried using an experience scroll on Ice Release.

Instantly, a large amount of Ice Release Nature Transformation cultivation memories flooded into Muzuki’s mind, creating a fleeting illusion that he wasn’t an Ice Release novice, but an Ice Release Ninja who had trained in Ice Release for several years.

When Muzuki looked at the proficiency of Ice Release again, it had already changed from Beginner to Proficient Rank.

“Skill: Ice Release (Proficient: 1000/3000)”

The effect was quite good; not only did it reach Proficient Rank, but it also had a decent amount of proficiency.

Muzuki decided to save the remaining scroll in case he acquired other Bloodline Limits later.

… … … …

Since Kakashi and Obito’s Breathing Technique had both broken through to Proficient Rank, and they hadn’t done missions for some time, plus all of them being Chunin allowed them to freely accept missions below A-Rank, Muzuki sent them to do missions. Shisui and Might Guy, whose Breathing Technique had not yet reached Proficient Rank, continued their special training.

“I’m so nervous. We don’t have Minato-sensei or Muzuki-sensei. What if we encounter the Raikage Candidate?” Obito asked on the way to the Hokage Building.

Although being able to independently accept missions gave Obito a satisfying sense of recognition, Obito analyzed his mission experiences and felt it was a bit dangerous without a teacher accompanying them.

“Under normal circumstances, we wouldn’t encounter the Raikage Candidate,” Kakashi replied, looking exasperated.

Kakashi had indeed doubted their luck before, but ever since he and Minato encountered the Raikage Candidate, things had improved. Mission difficulties were always consistent with the mission rank, with no unexpected incidents.

“But even the Chunin Exams had an accident, so what’s impossible?” Obito retorted, unconvinced.

Kakashi was a bit unable to refute. An accident occurring during a major village event like the Chunin Exams was indeed a rather ominous sign.

“Alright, since you’re worried about problems, let’s take a C-Rank Mission within the Land of Fire. There shouldn’t be any issues,” Rin Nohara stepped forward to mediate.

“How can we do that? We finally have the qualification to freely accept higher-ranked missions, so of course, we should take a mission above C-Rank! If we back down because of potential danger, we won’t become Hokage!” Obito refused Rin Nohara’s suggestion, stating that they should face difficulties head-on.

Kakashi looked at Obito with a hint of surprise, not expecting such words to come from the simple-minded Obito. Obito actually possessed such resolve.

Rin Nohara looked at Kakashi, who nodded slightly then said, “Then let’s take a B-Rank Mission. Just make sure it’s far from countries currently at war.”

With their current strength, doing B-Rank Missions was very easy, as the enemies typically encountered in B-Rank Missions were Genin; Chunin would not appear.

It was his first time accepting a mission as a Chunin, and they could even choose the mission themselves. An excited Obito swaggered into the Hokage Building, attracting some attention.

“Uncle Sawada, you’re on duty again! Good morning!” Obito laughed loudly, waving and greeting Sawada Kazuya, deliberately puffing out his chest to make his Chunin vest more noticeable.

“Good morning, and congratulations on becoming a Chunin,” Sawada Kazuya replied with a smile.

If Obito didn’t make requests that would get him fired, he actually quite liked this cheerful, enthusiastic Uchiha boy.

“Hehe.” Obito chuckled, his vanity satisfied.

“Uncle Sawada, are there any princess rescue missions? They don’t have to be from the Land of Fire; other countries are fine too,” Obito asked persistently.

He still wanted to be a hero Ninja who rescued a princess at least once.

Sawada Kazuya was about to say no, but then he remembered a new request that had arrived last night, so he spoke up:

“There are no princess rescue missions, but there is indeed a mission related to a princess.”

5k, next there will be a plot of leaving the village, some people might be able to guess where they will go