Chapter 608: The Advancement of Disciples

Muzuki, who was approached by Root, quickly went to the Root Base in secret.

Knock, knock.

Muzuki knocked on Danzo Shimura’s office door, and only after getting Danzo Shimura’s approval did he enter the office.

“Lord Danzo,” Muzuki greeted respectfully.

Danzo Shimura nodded slightly in response.

Although he often entered the Hokage Office without knocking, if a Root member entered his office without knocking, Danzo Shimura would doubt that person’s loyalty to him.

“I have a very important mission to entrust to you,” Danzo Shimura said directly, without wasting words.

“I need you to go to the Land of Rain to carry out a mission.”

Muzuki didn’t ask about the mission content or the time, but instead asked, “How should the teaching work arranged by the Sandaime be handled?”

As Danzo Shimura’s subordinate, asking too many questions was unqualified; all that was required was to execute the mission, and any difficulties had to be overcome by oneself first.

However, Muzuki’s difficulty in executing the mission was Hiruzen Sarutobi, so Muzuki could mention it.

“Proceed as usual. This mission won’t take much of your time. After I notify you, you can ask Hiruzen for a few days off to complete the mission,” Danzo Shimura nodded inwardly and then explained, hearing Muzuki’s reply.

Although Muzuki had always performed well, Muzuki was no longer openly a Root member, and Danzo Shimura had fewer opportunities to contact Muzuki. Coupled with Muzuki’s strength, Danzo Shimura was not particularly at ease with Muzuki.

However, Danzo Shimura had no better choice. Orochimaru was unable to help him now, and compared to Muzuki, Orochimaru was an even worse choice.

Danzo Shimura was too familiar with Orochimaru’s character after so many years of cooperation; he did those things for Konoha, while Orochimaru was purely for himself, a thoroughly dangerous character.

Danzo Shimura believed that if there were enough benefits, Orochimaru would eventually choose to betray Konoha.

“I understand,” Muzuki nodded, thinking to himself that Danzo Shimura was truly cautious.

He had acted like such a tool, yet Danzo Shimura didn’t even tell him the specific mission time, not knowing what he was worried about.

However, Muzuki didn’t care about this; he had already confirmed almost everything he needed to confirm.

Hanzo should not have lied, but Hanzo was fooled by Danzo Shimura. It wasn’t Konoha that was truly going to act against the Shinobi Sect, but only Danzo Shimura.

Moreover, Danzo Shimura was only the superficial mastermind; the true schemers in the shadows were Uchiha Madara and Black Zetsu.

“This mission is very important, concerning the future of Konoha. You must treat it with utmost seriousness,” Danzo Shimura reminded sternly.

Muzuki straightened his back and replied earnestly, “For Lord Danzo, for Konoha, I will definitely complete the mission, even if it means sacrifice!”

Danzo Shimura nodded with satisfaction, then casually asked about Yamato’s training progress before dismissing Muzuki.

After becoming a Wood Release Ninja, Yamato’s importance in Danzo Shimura’s heart dropped several levels, but Yamato was still much more important than ordinary Root members.

After all, Yamato was a Wood Release Ninja he had personally trained for a period of time, and Danzo Shimura certainly wouldn’t mind having another Wood Release Ninja loyal to him in the future.

Then, Danzo Shimura couldn’t help but practice Wood Release for a while in the Root Base.

The Root Base was absolutely safe. Since its establishment, no non-Root Ninja had been able to enter the Root Base without Danzo Shimura’s permission, except for the intrusion of “Uchiha Madara.”

However, to be safe, Danzo Shimura did not use Wood Release with too much commotion.

“This great war will be an opportunity for Konoha to become great again!” Danzo Shimura couldn’t help but feel excited.

Both were Wood Release, and both were in chaotic times. Perhaps he would achieve a reputation like Senju Hashirama.

…

After leaving the Root Base, Muzuki returned to his home in the Main urban area.

Tonight, Muzuki did not practice Sealing Technique; instead, he took out a notebook and wrote down his thoughts while contemplating.

Danzo Shimura only needed to consider how to seize the sage art inheritance and the Rinnegan, while Muzuki, who was to be robbed, had much more to consider.

He had to figure out how to make Danzo Shimura die in the Land of Rain, how to scheme Danzo Shimura’s death without affecting the identity of Hayate Mugetsu, how to guard against Uchiha Madara and Black Zetsu in the shadows, and how to deal with the Shinobi Sect…

Muzuki had many problems to face, but fortunately, his strength was quite strong in the current Ninja World, and with his strength, many problems were not difficult to solve.

The next day at noon, after finishing his Kenbunshoku Haki class, Muzuki went to the South Border Forest to teach his disciples.

Because Iwagakure Ninja had some more movements in the Land of Grass, Minato Namikaze received an investigation mission, so he didn’t come with Muzuki to teach Obito and the others.

As the disciples’ strength continuously increased, to avoid interfering with each other’s training, they all kept a certain distance.

For example, Kakashi here was constantly using his White Fang Short Blade, wrapped in lightning, to cut the ground, trees, and rocks, while Obito was practicing Azure Flame forty meters away.

There were also some disciples who needed special training environments. Rin Nohara had recently been practicing cooperation with Milotic, so they were both training by the river.

“Teacher Muzuki.”

Kakashi noticed Muzuki, took a slight breath, stopped his movements, and greeted Muzuki.

“Mm,” Muzuki smiled and nodded at Kakashi, and also smiled in Obito’s direction.

Although there was a considerable distance, Obito also noticed him and greeted him.

Muzuki gave Kakashi an appraisal.

Name: Kakashi Hatake

Chakra: 10080 (??)

Skills: Transparent World, Lightning Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Mastery: 1950/15000), Earth Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Mastery: 1000), Thunder Breathing (Mastery: 3100)… One Thought Cut (Beginner: 30/500)

After practicing One Thought Cut for over a year, Kakashi had finally formally learned One Thought Cut.

Moreover, with the stored Chakra from the Yang Seal, Kakashi would no longer experience the embarrassing situation of being exhausted after one cut in battle.

“Restore your Chakra and perform One Thought Cut with full power,” Muzuki said.

He had to find a way to deal with Danzo Shimura’s schemes, but he also had to quickly improve his disciples’ strength.

Kakashi nodded without speaking, fully refining his Chakra to return his state to its peak.

When the Chakra refinement was complete, Kakashi didn’t rush to condense Chakra, but first adjusted his breathing, focusing his breathing to the extreme.

While adjusting his breathing, Kakashi’s hands were not idle. His hands were clasped tightly with his ring finger and pinky finger intertwined, and the other three fingers were straightened and overlapped to form the Tiger seal (Tiger Seal).

“Yang Seal Release!”

As a large amount of Chakra was released from his body and automatically entered the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, Kakashi’s aura surged.

Since it was a full-power One Thought Cut, he naturally had to use the Yang Seal.

The large amount of Chakra within the Yang Seal allowed Kakashi to maximize the amplification of Thunder Breathing, unleashing the strongest power.

Sizzle!!

Crackling!!

The moment Kakashi drew his White Fang Short Blade, all the Chakra condensed in his palm transformed into Lightning Release Chakra, wrapping around the White Fang Short Blade as lightning, turning the White Fang Short Blade into a Purple Lightning long blade.

“One Thought Cut!”

Kakashi fiercely swung the Purple Lightning long blade, and a massive amount of lightning power merged together, transforming into a flying slash.

Boom!

Crack!

A twenty-meter long, narrow slash mark appeared on the ground, and the trees and rocks in its path were mercilessly destroyed by the lightning.

“Hoo,” Kakashi exhaled a long breath after releasing the slash.

In normal combat, he generally wouldn’t use so much power for One Thought Cut, because most of the enemies he faced couldn’t even withstand a normal One Thought Cut.

“The power is enough, but it’s not fast enough,” Muzuki commented.

Ninja combat generally involves dodging if possible, and only using Ninjutsu to block or endure if dodging is not possible.

With the power of One Thought Cut, most Ninja would find it difficult to block, and even harder to endure.

Since power was not a concern, speed became a very important factor.

Then Muzuki personally demonstrated One Thought Cut once, elaborating on the techniques involved.

After teaching Kakashi for a while, Muzuki walked towards Obito.

Unless there were special circumstances, he generally distributed his time evenly and wouldn’t heavily favor one disciple.

Name: Uchiha Obito

Chakra: 22000

Skills: Flame Breathing Chakra Mode, Fire Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Mastery: 1750/15000), Flame Breathing (Mastery: 4200), Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet (Proficient: 2000/3000)… Azure Flame (Uninitiated: 32/100)

As an Uchiha Ninja with a Three-Tomoe Sharingan, Obito’s Chakra reserves were excellent, even a bit exaggerated for a normal eleven-year-old boy.

However, Muzuki found it normal, because Obito not only had the Sharingan which enhanced his mental abilities, but also continuously trained his body with the Breathing Technique.

“Restore your Chakra and then use Azure Flame,” Muzuki said directly.

Obito’s other abilities required time to hone, but only a powerful skill like Azure Flame, which he had just learned, had the potential to suddenly increase his strength.

Obito didn’t even need to train Azure Flame to mastery; even with fifty points of proficiency as uninitiated, it was already a very impressive Fire Release.

Not reaching mastery for a skill didn’t mean it couldn’t be used, just that the level of mastery was insufficient.

Just like the Breathing Technique, even an uninitiated Breathing Technique with twenty-something proficiency could actually enhance strength to a certain extent.

“Mhm, mhm.”

Hearing that Muzuki was going to instruct him on Azure Flame, Obito nodded excitedly. After preparing, he immediately entered Flame Breathing Chakra Mode and performed Azure Flame.

Similar to Kakashi’s One Thought Cut, due to the limitation of his own Nature Transformation level, he could only use Azure Flame with the help of the Breathing Technique Chakra Mode.

With Obito’s effort, a wisp of Azure Flame gradually formed.

“There’s a significant problem in the step of compressing Chakra,” Muzuki, who had activated Transparent World and Byakugan, pointed out the problem.

“You can further compress a normal Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique to practice Chakra compression.”

Compressing flames was also an important step for Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique. Further compressing the already compressed flames of Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique undoubtedly required considerable control.

Practicing directly with Azure Flame was also an option, but with Obito’s current Chakra, it might not support this method.

“Oh, I see, Teacher Muzuki, I understand!” Obito showed a look of sudden realization and quickly began to train.

After instructing Obito, Muzuki walked towards Shisui, who was closest to Obito.

Name: Uchiha Shisui

Chakra: 17000

Skills: Flame Breathing Chakra Mode, Yin Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Mastery: 2700/15000), Fire Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Mastery: 1650), Flame Breathing (Mastery: 2600), Armament Haki (Proficient: 2600/3000)… Azure Flame (Uninitiated: 46/100)

Although both were Three-Tomoe Uchiha, Shisui was younger and his physical development was somewhat behind Obito, so his Chakra was much less.

For Shisui, Muzuki also focused on instructing Azure Flame, and then briefly touched upon Armament Haki, because Shisui’s Armament Haki was not far from the mastery level.

Walking further, Muzuki saw Might Guy, who was training with an excited expression.

Name: Might Guy

Chakra: 14000

Skills: Rock Breathing Chakra Mode, Yin Release Chakra Nature Transformation (Uninitiated: 76/100), Rock Breathing (Mastery: 1600/15000), Golden Skyline (Beginner: 420/500)…

Might Guy’s panel was the most unpretentious, and he was the only disciple of Muzuki who had not mastered a beginner-level Nature Transformation.

However, Might Guy’s panel was just for a quick glance; the Chakra of Eight Gates could only be appraised after using Eight Gates.

“Are you developing your own Taijutsu?” Muzuki asked, seeing Might Guy constantly breaking trees with his hands in a claw-like gesture.

He hadn’t taught Might Guy Eagle Claw Fist, only Golden Skyline and Finger Gun.

“Mm, I had an idea recently, so I tried it,” Might Guy nodded.

He had long had the idea of developing Taijutsu. Recently, he saw Muzuki’s Nin-Beast, Black Feather, hunting in the South Border Forest, and suddenly had a Flash of inspiration, thinking he could combine some techniques from Golden Skyline and Finger Gun to develop a claw-based Taijutsu.

This claw Taijutsu didn’t necessarily have to be more powerful than Golden Skyline, but it could consume less.

Golden Skyline was too damaging to the fingers; Might Guy could only use it twice at most in a battle, and after two uses, that entire arm would be affected.

“If you have an idea, try it more. You can ask me if you don’t understand something,” Muzuki encouraged.

Some of the Taijutsu he taught Might Guy were what Might Guy would develop himself in the future. If Might Guy could draw on these experiences to continue developing new Taijutsu, the path he could take would certainly be longer.

Of course, while developing new Taijutsu, he also had to practice the previous ones. Muzuki took Might Guy to practice Golden Skyline for a while.

After Might Guy were Yamato and Rin Nohara.

Since Rin Nohara was the furthest, Muzuki went to her last. By the time he finished teaching Rin Nohara, the scorching sun in the sky had already set in the west, and the day’s training officially ended.

PS: I see some brothers asking about the protagonist’s Pokémon Egg. It hasn’t been mentioned because it hasn’t hatched yet.

I felt that writing about the protagonist taking care of the egg would be very boring… so I didn’t write it.

Forgetting it is definitely impossible; this is quite important.