Chapter 86 Strength Test (Subscription Request)

“By the way, Muzuki-sensei, we won’t have to pay for the second stage, right?” Obito suddenly remembered an important matter.

“The first time you clear the first stage, you get one free challenge for the second stage. Normally, the fee is the same as the first stage,” Muzuki explained.

“It’s free the first time, that’s great!” Obito was very happy, as this meant he would have to do three fewer test papers.

“Muzuki-sensei, let’s start quickly!” Obito was already impatient.

Then Muzuki led Obito to the riverbank and explained:

“The river here is only fifteen meters wide. You need to cross it within ten seconds, and you cannot fall into the water.”

After speaking with Obito, Muzuki created more than ten Shadow Clones, who stood by the river, preparing to use Ninjutsu.

When Obito first heard that he had a full ten seconds, he was excited. It was only a total distance of fifteen meters, yet he had a full ten seconds.

But when Obito saw Muzuki create so many Shadow Clones, Obito became a little uneasy, and a terrifying guess formed in his mind.

The more than ten Muzukis performed hand signs in unison, and soon, more than a dozen thick Water Dragons appeared on the surface of the water, rapidly crashing back and forth along the river.

Obito stared blankly at the Water Dragons that almost completely covered the river. Is this what he called a “certain degree of interference?”

With so many Water Dragon Bullets crashing back and forth, he felt like there wouldn’t be much space left for him to cross.

“Obito, are you ready? If you are, I’ll start the timer,” Muzuki asked.

If he weren’t right by the river, using Water Release would be much easier than using it in a waterless area. With his current Chakra, it would be difficult to perform this operation.

“I’m ready, let’s start,” Obito said, steeling himself.

He had already agreed with Muzuki to start the challenge, so he had to go through with it even if he didn’t want to.

Obito’s mind raced, thinking about how to complete this second stage of the challenge.

Although he used to dodge Water Dragon Bullets while training to walk on water, the number of Water Dragon Bullets in that training was not on the same level as the number in the second stage challenge.

During water walking training, there was only one Water Dragon Bullet in the entire river, and he just had to be careful not to be knocked over by the waves stirred up by the rolling Water Dragon Bullet.

But in this challenge, the river was completely filled with Water Dragon Bullets, and finding a place to step required keen eyesight.

“Start!” Muzuki shouted while using Ninjutsu.

And when Obito heard Muzuki’s command to start, he had no choice but to plunge into the river full of Water Dragon Bullets.

Obito still held a glimmer of hope, thinking that he might be able to rush through with his eyes closed, after all, it was only fifteen meters.

However, the challenge Muzuki envisioned was not something that could be cleared by sheer luck.

Obito had barely advanced three meters when he was hit by a fast-approaching Water Dragon Bullet, fell into the river, and gulped down a large mouthful of river water.

“Very regrettable. Challenge failed,” Muzuki stopped his Ninjutsu, quickly pulled Obito out of the river, and said.

“Muzuki-sensei, this challenge is too difficult! How can anyone get across with so many Water Dragon Bullets?” Obito complained.

He felt like he had failed as soon as he started.

“You had plenty of time, a full ten seconds. Why didn’t you stop and observe the Water Dragon Bullet’s movement patterns before you started moving?” Muzuki reminded him.

Obito didn’t think before he acted; it was more like he acted three times then thought.

He thought that even Obito, after making three mistakes, should start to think carefully.

“Muzuki-sensei, then I’ll try the challenge again,” Obito said, feeling that he had been reckless after hearing Muzuki’s words. He had been so shocked by the river full of Water Dragon Bullets that he hadn’t paid attention to the details.

“If you challenge again, it will cost you a ticket of one hundred questions. Are you sure you want to challenge now?” Muzuki smiled as he looked at Obito.

Obito thought about the three test papers he had just received yesterday and ultimately gave up.

Even with Muzuki’s reminder, the difficulty of this stage was clear, and it would be very difficult to pass.

If he didn’t pass, he would have wasted one hundred questions, and Obito didn’t want to do such a foolish thing.

“Then let’s start training. Today, I’ll teach you a special Chakra application technique that can increase your speed. If you can master it, you should be able to sprint across the river,” Muzuki said.

“Muzuki-sensei, you are my Six Paths Sage!” Obito was extremely excited to hear Muzuki’s words, and suddenly saw the light of victory again.

“Then train well,” Muzuki tapped Obito’s head with his fingers pressed together.

“I’m always training well!” Obito chuckled.

Then Muzuki began to explain a part of the Shave technique to Obito.

…

At 3:30 PM on Monday, Muzuki began his first strength test.

This time, he did not ask teachers at the Ninja Academy for help; instead, he created two Shadow Clones, with one grading each group.

“Kotetsu Hagane,” the Shadow Clone Muzuki took out a form and began calling students to start the test.

Hearing his name, Kotetsu Hagane quickly stepped forward.

Kotetsu Hagane quickly performed hand signs, using the Transformation Technique, Clone Technique, and Substitution Technique in succession, then performed a set of Taijutsu movements, and finally pulled out a Shuriken and threw it at a target thirty meters away.

“A small improvement, keep up the good work,” Muzuki commented after finishing his grading.

“Okay, thank you, Muzuki-sensei,” Kotetsu Hagane nodded contentedly, hearing Muzuki’s praise.

“Izumo Kamizuki,” Muzuki continued to call out.

Izumo Kamizuki also quickly stepped forward and began to display his strength.

After grading, Muzuki found that Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane had similar test results and had made similar progress over the week.

Perhaps this was the bond of the Gate Guardian brothers; even their training progress had to remain the same.

“Anko Mitarashi,” Muzuki continued to call out.

Hearing Muzuki’s voice, Anko jogged forward, first greeting Muzuki with a bright smile before beginning to use Ninjutsu to display her strength.

Hearing Muzuki call Anko’s name, Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane were a little nervous, only relaxing after seeing Anko’s performance.

Although she was stronger than them, her strength was limited; she shouldn’t be directly promoted to Group B, at most her score would be a little higher.

“Izumo, in next week’s practical test, we will definitely make a splash!” Kotetsu Hagane thought of the almost perfected Enemy Confusion Technique, and a brilliant smile appeared on his face.

“That’s right, with Ebisu-san’s genius idea, we’ll definitely sweep Group C,” Izumo Kamizuki nodded.

“It’s a pity Ebisu-san is so indifferent to fame and fortune; he’s unwilling to let us reveal that this genius idea came from him,” Kotetsu Hagane sighed.

“Ebisu-san might not want fame, but we can’t not give it to him. If we can achieve a great victory then, we must bring Ebisu-san with us to gain renown!” Izumo Kamizuki stated that one must always be grateful.

“Izumo, it’s always you. Otherwise, I would have made a mistake,” Kotetsu Hagane patted Izumo Kamizuki’s shoulder, and both of them smiled.