"Crescent Moon Breathing?"
Naruto squinted, puzzled.
"Hmm, with the three states of the crescent moon as the core, Hinata, you should be familiar with the pressure points, right?"
Hagoromo turned to Hinata and asked.
"Yes, teacher," Hinata nodded in response.
"Alright, then come over and help Naruto pinpoint the pressure points." Hagoromo nodded and gave the instructions.
Even though she knew it was for a lesson, Hinata still blushed and went to Naruto's side.
"Inhaling is the 'New Moon Accumulation,' Chakra travels from the lungs to the Yongquan acupoint on the sole of the foot, forming a cycle."
Hinata nodded and pointed to gather Chakra.
"Byakugan, open!"
Hagoromo then turned to Naruto, "Naruto, follow Hinata's guidance to circulate your Chakra."
Yes, teacher!
Naruto nodded quickly and began to follow Hinata's instructions step by step.
"As you inhale, remember to prioritize strengthening your Achilles tendon and core muscles, as these are key to generating power."
"Holding your breath is 'Full Moon Condensation,' guiding Chakra to the Tanzhong acupoint to compress high-density Chakra."
"Exhaling is the final step of 'Waning Moon Disintegration,' which requires Chakra through the mouth to release Chakra shockwave during the strike."
"Ha!"
As soon as Hagoromo finished speaking, Naruto shouted and slammed his fist into the straw mat.
After a dozen or so punches, all that was done was to make the outermost layer of straw mat bristle.
Since it was wet, if it were dry, it probably would have torn through several layers by now.
"Huh? I followed Hinata's instructions exactly, so why doesn't it have the power of your attack, Sensei?"
Naruto scratched the back of his head and asked in confusion.
"Naruto-kun, you didn't control your breath well during the breath-holding phase, causing some Chakra to dissipate."
Hinata to the side, only heard it once, but thanks to the convenience of her Byakugan, she was able to clearly know which step Naruto had gone wrong.
"Eh! Is that so?!" Naruto looked surprised, after all, he really liked this direct guidance method.
It's simple and easy to learn, but who knew it would be so difficult to control?
"Otherwise, why would the teacher prepare these exercises for you to practice, so that you can adjust them step by step on your own and truly remember them?"
Hagoromo gave Naruto a pointed finger to the forehead, looking annoyed.
"Let's continue. Now that we know how to regulate our breathing, try to break through these straw mats."
"No problem, teacher!" Naruto readily agreed and began practicing.
"Hinata, would you like me to explain it again?" Hagoromo asked Hinata.
"No need, teacher, I've already remembered," Hinata replied, shaking her head.
"Alright, then you can start practicing too." Hagoromo nodded.
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Perhaps it was Naruto and Hinata's lead that led to the others consistently achieving a certain number of hits in the following days.
Hinata also got to experience the work of a teaching assistant, and even Hagoromo had to admit how useful the Byakugan was.
After all, if one cannot see through the acupoints, then Hagoromo can only let these disciples figure out the 'Crescent Moon Breathing' step by step.
Although it's still teaching, this method of cultivation is much faster!
Furthermore, Hinata was the first among them to break the straw mat.
Yes, while guiding Ino and the others to familiarize themselves with the skills, he also took the lead in successfully cultivating them.
"If Hinata were my apprentice now, I might be able to trigger the apprentice-master return reward directly."
Hagoromo looked at Hinata practicing the Inch Power Eight Gates on the side and thought with some melancholy.
However, there's nothing we can do; the system is full.
"Hinata, hit with all your might at your own pace, don't use your Byakugan."
Hagoromo straightened up and came to Hinata's side, saying something.
Even without rewards, we still need to teach them diligently.
"Yes!"
Hinata didn't hesitate and immediately adjusted her breathing to circulate her Chakra.
Hagoromo nodded in satisfaction. "Not bad, Hinata's Taijutsu talent is definitely not bad."
In such a short period of time, they actually achieved meridian resonance.
A semi-transparent, azure-blue aura appeared around Hinata, leaving blue light trails with every movement she made.
"Hinata, attack the teacher!" Hagoromo pointed to herself and said.
"Yes!"
Hinata exuded an aura unlike any she had before, and she swiftly attacked Hagoromo.
"Centerline Offense and Defense! Every move must strike the opponent's vitals through the shortest path!"
While parrying Hinata's attacks, Hagoromo explained the key points to Hinata.
"Inch Power Burst! The goal is to deliver burst damage within an extremely short distance!"
Just as Hinata was about to attack him, Hagoromo used Substitution Technique to replace the wooden stake.
Thud--
The wooden stake shattered into pieces the instant Hinata struck it; it wasn't the kind of Monster Strength that overpowers people.
Rather, it's a precise Chakra piercing effect.
"Sticky-Hand Sensing: Use the Chakra membrane around you to sense my chakra flow and predict my movements!"
After deliberately letting Hinata touch his arm, Hinata's eyes were filled with shock.
"This is the movement pattern! Next up is an elbow strike followed by a knee kick!"
Bump--Bump--
Hinata quickly blocked Hagoromo's attack.
"Excellent! Hinata, watch closely, this is Spreading-Hand Armor Disarm!"
Hagoromo nodded approvingly, then reached out and used the Chak Air Membrane to deflect Hinata's movements.
Hinata, still in a daze, was suddenly spun around and turned to the side.
Hinata took several steps to catch her breath and stop, panting heavily.
This battle left her somewhat incredulous.
Hinata! You're so cool!
Naruto was standing to the side, finally shouted out loud at this moment.
Sasuke and the others, who were training, stared at Hinata with expressions of shock.
After all, they had also been trained in Taijutsu by their own teachers.
Okay, actually it was a passive, defensive beating.
Even though Hagoromo was intentionally guiding him, he was still able to fight back and forth thanks to the Inch Power Eight Gates he had just mastered.
This scene is indeed quite shocking.
Hinata was awakened by Naruto's shouts and stopped using the breathing technique.
He bowed to Hagoromo and said, "Thank you, Teacher Hagoromo!"
As a member of the Hyuga Clan, Hinata naturally knew how powerful this Taijutsu was.
No, it should be said that this technique combines breathing exercises with the use of Chakra.
As long as one persists in cultivation, one will definitely be able to establish a clan and sect.
The Hyuga became one of Konoha's major clans by relying on the Byakugan and the Eight Trigrams Palm.
"Teacher, please rest assured, I will absolutely not reveal this breathing technique to the clan."
Hinata made a promise to Hagoromo.
Hagoromo waved her hand, indicating that there was no need for such formalities, and said with a smile, "Teachers teaching you is a sign of trust in you."
It's not that Hagoromo is stingy, but rather that Hyuga is too stubborn.
"Thank you, teacher," Hinata said again.
"Hinata, you were so cool just now! I loved it!"
Naruto walked over and put his arm around Hinata's shoulder, saying, "After all, Hinata with Hagoromo- sensei, what did she say again?"
Oh right! Ino said it, "Sa!"
He's so handsome!