After several days of training, Kisame and Zabuza, who were already talented, mastered the skill of walking on water and practiced it repeatedly while completing fishing missions.
After the water walking mission was completed, Yagyu taught them skills like tree climbing, instructing them in all the basic applications of chakra.
Afterward, Yagyu took them to the forests near Kirigakure to hunt bandits, letting them experience bloodshed to temper their hearts and gain combat experience.
It had to be said, these three were all exceptionally talented individuals.
Coupled with their background in Kirigakure, a village known for its tough and even ruthless style, their mental fortitude was also very resilient. They remained calm even when shedding blood and killing.
"To have such outstanding performance at such a young age... that's truly monstrous talent!"
Yagyu looked lazily at his three disciples in front of him and spoke with a sluggish expression.
"I am very satisfied with your performance. Next, I will teach you a set of Nintaijutsu!"
"This Nintaijutsu style mainly consists of six skills, including single-point attacks, area-of-effect attacks, instant movement, overall defense, flexible evasion, and aerial flight."
"If you can master all six skills, integrate them, and use them in coordination, you can go anywhere in this vast world."
Yagyu spoke passionately. The Rokushiki Nintaijutsu, developed through the collaborative research of him and Tsunade, was finally complete.
Minazuki Ao said excitedly, "Really? Teacher Yagyu, is the Nintaijutsu you mentioned finally ready?"
Momochi Zabuza licked his lips and said with some excitement, "Finally planning to teach us some real skills? I'm looking forward to it."
Hoshigaki Kisame remained silent, but his face also showed excitement.
"Water Clone Jutsu!"
Yagyu formed hand seals, and three water clones appeared in front of him.
"My clones will guide you one-on-one, allowing you to master the Rokushiki in the shortest possible time."
Yagyu drawled lazily as he moved his body to lie down on the rocking chair, slowly lifting his teacup.
Ao and the others were somewhat speechless. You really know how to enjoy life, don't you, old man?
But looking at Yagyu's three clones, they didn't say much.
Clones possessed all the memories of the original body and were perfectly capable of teaching them.
Compared to the original body teaching three people alone, having clones train them one-on-one was much more efficient.
"Captain, Lord Mizukage summons you!"
A Kirigakure ninja wearing an Anbu mask appeared beside Yagyu and bowed his head.
"Alright, I'm going."
Yagyu reluctantly left his comfortable lounge chair, put down the storybook and teacup in his hand, and spoke casually.
Yagyu walked toward the Mizukage building with the Anbu ninja. On the way, Yagyu looked at the Anbu ninja and asked, "How is it? Are you used to being in the Anbu yet?"
The Anbu ninja replied helplessly, "It's alright! We just joined the Anbu, so our main task now is training. We don't need to handle overly troublesome matters."
"This was unexpected. I thought you organized us to complete some important mission. After all, none of us are mediocre."
A crisp female voice came from the Anbu ninja's mouth; it sounded exactly like Terumi Mei.
Terumi Mei glanced at Yagyu with some resentment and complained, "Speaking of which, as our captain, you've barely appeared in front of us these past few days!"
Yagyu said indifferently, "That's normal. I don't need to undergo Anbu training."
Terumi Mei rolled her eyes. "I think you're just purely lazy, like a salted fish (slacker) with no dreams. If your abilities weren't so outstanding, Lord Mizukage probably wouldn't have chosen you as his successor."
Yagyu scoffed. "Nonsense! Mei-chan, you're still too green to see the essence of things. This is my unique Kekkei Genkai—Salted Fish Style: Becoming Stronger by Being a Slacker!"
"Once I cultivate my Kekkei Genkai to the extreme, won't everything be a piece of cake? Sharpening the axe won't delay the woodcutting; don't be too impatient."
Terumi Mei said helplessly, "Fine, as long as you're happy! By the way, when will this Anbu training end? I heard the war has started on the front lines. Are we just going to stay in the village like this?"
Yagyu asked curiously, "What? Do you really want to go to the battlefield?"
Terumi Mei nodded. "It's not just me; everyone else under your command is getting restless. After all, it's wartime. Who wouldn't be itching for action?"
Yagyu nodded thoughtfully. "It seems that's true! But being impatient is useless because your strength is not yet sufficient for major tasks."
Not just Terumi Mei and the others, even Zabuza and his peers were restless, clamoring more than once about wanting to go to the front lines.
When Zabuza and Kisame graduated early, they even thought the village urgently needed combat power, which was why they were allowed to graduate ahead of schedule.
But the reality was that the current Kirigakure had no intention of intervening in a large-scale war and was not short on troops.
Before long, Yagyu arrived at the Mizukage's office.
The Third Mizukage handed him a classified document and said, "Read it yourself!"
Yagyu took the document and looked at it. It was intelligence from Konoha.
"Akimichi Torifu succeeds as the Fourth Hokage? It's actually Akimichi Torifu."
"Truly... an unexpected person within expectations!"
Yagyu smiled faintly, his expression somewhat mocking.
Akimichi Torifu was a disciple of the Second Hokage and was considered to have inherited the Will of Fire, qualifying him to become Hokage.
Although his strength was a bit lacking and hadn't reached Kage level.
But with the strong backing of Konoha's higher-ups, others had no choice.
Akimichi Torifu's ascension was essentially the result of a compromise among Konoha's higher-ups.
Akimichi Torifu didn't have a strong presence in the original story. Aside from his limited strength, it was also because he didn't have much ambition.
It was precisely for this reason that the Third Hokage chose him as the Fourth Hokage.
Limited strength, no ambition—such a person was easy to control.
Although Sarutobi Hiruzen had resigned from the Hokage position, he had secured the position of Hokage Advisor and could still shine for his beloved Konoha.
Konoha, Hokage's Office.
Akimichi Torifu sat in the Hokage's seat, scratching his head in frustration, at a loss regarding the pile of documents in front of him.
Akimichi Torifu lacked strength—not just in combat power, but also in administrative ability.
Otherwise, as a disciple of the Second Hokage, how could he not even secure a position as a Konoha Elder?
"Torifu, let me help you!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen, acting as Hokage Advisor, walked over with a beaming smile and a kindly face.
"Hiruzen, you came just in time!"
Akimichi Torifu was overjoyed and unhesitatingly pushed the work onto Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Although Sarutobi Hiruzen had resigned taking responsibility, Akimichi Torifu knew it wasn't Hiruzen's fault and had great trust in his ability and character.
This was exactly what Sarutobi Hiruzen wanted to see.
Akimichi Torifu's personality ensured he wouldn't cling to power.
If Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, or even Orochimaru had become the Fourth Hokage, his role as Hokage Advisor would have had very little presence.
Unlike now, where although his power was officially reduced, he was still the Uncrowned King of Konoha.