Chapter 292: Jonin Meeting
"Good morning, Teacher Mugetsu."
All the students greeted Mugetsu enthusiastically.
Anko, always the most energetic, even stood up and waved at him.
"Good morning, everyone." Mugetsu smiled in response, then met Anko's eyes and subtly gestured for her to sit down.
"Starting today, you are no longer first year students but second years," Mugetsu said, looking around the classroom with a gentle smile. "Last school year, you all worked very hard and achieved excellent results. Does anyone want to surpass last year's achievements?"
"Yes, yes, yes!" Anko answered three times in a row, full of spirit.
"This year, I want to get into Group B for the summer special training!" Kotetsu shouted his small goal for the term.
"This year, I am going to keep developing more practical Ninjutsu!" Izumo yelled at the same time.
"This year, I have to score above ninety five in theory at least once!"
"My combat score has to reach at least thirty five!"
Once Mugetsu finished speaking, the students began declaring their goals one after another, brimming with motivation as if they were about to catch fire.
Mugetsu nodded in satisfaction. Their drive was exactly what he wanted to see.
"Alright, then let us begin class."
The classroom instantly quieted down. At first there were still a few whispers, but halfway through the lesson almost no one spoke at all. Every student was focused on listening and practicing.
[Completed lecture]
[Rating: A]
[Reward: Water Release: Water Formation Wall]
For this school year, Mugetsu planned to focus on mastering as many Ninjutsu as possible, expanding his arsenal and raising the proficiency of his existing skills.
Ordinary ninja had to pick a single path and dig deep, building their own system step by step. Mugetsu, however, had his cheat. He did not have to be so restricted.
With Lightning Breathing Mark Mode, he could fight like a high speed specialist. With high proficiency Nature Transformation Ninjutsu, he could unleash terrifying Combination Ninjutsu. With Rock Breathing stacked on the Eight Gates, he could stand as a Taijutsu powerhouse.
Since he did not have to worry about spreading himself too thin, he naturally wanted to become as versatile as possible.
There were counters among Ninjutsu and among ninja. Roshi would one day be defeated alone by Kisame. Yet the current Minato could not take down a Tailed Beast Jinchuriki single handedly. Did that mean Kisame in the future could defeat the Minato of today? Obviously not.
It was simply that Samehada restrained Tailed Beasts, and Kisame's Water Release restrained Roshi's Lava Release. Under that double counter, Roshi lost.
But if Kisame had to fight the current Minato, Mugetsu could only say that Kisame might not be crushed, but if anyone won, it would definitely be Minato. Even the younger Minato who had yet to create the Rasengan already possessed overwhelming strength.
To avoid being countered himself, and to create favorable matchups against others, Mugetsu needed more high proficiency skills.
It was not that he was refusing to build a system. Rather, he was constructing multiple systems at the same time, turning himself into a true all rounder.
In the afternoon's large lecture, Mugetsu acquired two more Wind Release techniques.
Just as he was preparing to go find Tsunade, a notice came for a Jonin meeting.
Mugetsu shifted directions and headed straight for the Hokage Building.
He arrived neither too early nor too late. There were already some Jonin in the meeting room, though the seats were far from full.
"Jonin Mugetsu."
A Jonin greeted him as he walked in.
Mugetsu smiled back. He recognized the man as a Konoha Jonin he had fought alongside on the battlefield.
Unlike before, Mugetsu now carried a bit of fame, earned entirely through his own strength. Many Jonin were eager to speak with this suddenly risen powerhouse, hoping to get to know him better.
"What terrible timing. I was just about to buy some rice balls," Teacher Chen grumbled as he stepped into the room.
He quickly spotted Mugetsu, walked over, and asked, "How is your Leaf Dragon God training going? If you are confused about anything, tell me after the meeting. I also have a few questions about your Taijutsu."
"Mhm, I can basically perform it now, but there are indeed some areas I am not clear on. Let us go over them carefully after the meeting," Mugetsu replied with a smile and a nod.
Showing complete mastery all at once would be too shocking. Advancing step by step was better.
The surrounding Jonin, hearing their conversation, looked at Mugetsu with even more curiosity. Teacher Chen's Taijutsu was well known among Konoha's Jonin, and yet from the way they spoke, he actually had questions to ask Mugetsu about Taijutsu.
"Haha, Mugetsu, how is your training with Tsunade going? Be careful not to make her angry. The consequences are terrifying," Jiraiya called out as he entered with Minato at his side.
Perhaps because Tsunade's Medical Ninjutsu was too strong, she occasionally forgot to hold back, even when dealing with fellow Konoha ninja.
"It is going very smoothly," Mugetsu answered with a smile, also greeting Minato with a nod.
"In what way am I terrifying?"
Tsunade, who had walked in two steps behind Jiraiya, crossed her arms and shot him an annoyed look.
Yes, she punched him a lot. But in her eyes, Jiraiya always deserved it.
"Ah haha, I mean you are strict and a good teacher," Jiraiya backpedaled frantically. "I was just telling Mugetsu to study hard and not waste your guidance."
Luckily, Tsunade had no intention of pursuing it. She had only said it in passing. After a snort, she walked over to Mugetsu and asked whether he would still be coming to study today.
Mugetsu had originally promised he would, but now that a meeting had been called, some of that time would be eaten up.
He thought for a moment, then told Tsunade he would go, but would be a bit late.
In the front row, in one of the only four special seats, Danzo watched Mugetsu talking with the Hokage camp Jonin and frowned.
"Hiruzen, when did you discover his potential?" he asked, unable to hide the displeasure in his voice.
"On his first day at the Ninja School," Hiruzen answered with a small chuckle, stroking his beard.
If Danzo had not sent Mugetsu to the Ninja School, Hiruzen would never have realized that Danzo had such a talent under him.
"The situation in the Ninja World is growing more chaotic. The countries are fighting each other constantly," Danzo said in a low voice. "I need more powerful subordinates to gather intelligence. With his strength, he should not be wasting away at the Ninja School. He should return to Root and take on more important missions."
"You know that I am the Hokage," Hiruzen replied, his gaze suddenly sharp.
Danzo fell silent.
He cursed inwardly, then quickly regained his composure and even felt a surge of confidence.
Of course Hiruzen would not let him take Mugetsu back. Once such a talent was taken away, it would never be returned. Danzo did not believe Hiruzen was foolish enough to miss that.
The real reason he had said all that was to negotiate for benefits after the meeting.
Hiruzen, you still underestimate me, Danzo sneered to himself. My subordinates are not so easily taken.
He still remembered Mugetsu's earnest expression at the Root base the day he left. That was the look of a true Root operative who had inherited the Will of Root.
"The meeting will now begin."
Once most of the Jonin had arrived, Hiruzen gave a small nod and announced the start of the meeting.
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