Type Three: Mountain-Crushing, Chakra Released from the Fist
"A no-, Naruto-kun!"
Hinata already somewhat agitated because she had learned such advanced Taijutsu.
When Naruto suddenly pulled her into his arms, her entire face turned bright red, like a teapot bubbling with steam.
Thump--
The next second, Hinata's eyes formed circles, and she collapsed to the ground.
"Hey! Hinata! What's wrong?"
Naruto was Hinata, was startled when Hinata collapsed.
He quickly helped Hinata up, asking Hagoromo, "Teacher, what happened to Hinata?"
Hagoromo sighed and rubbed his forehead; Hinata hadn't fainted recently.
He thought he was used to it, but he didn't expect to faint after such contact.
"Alright, Naruto, Hinata's fine, she just fainted." Hagoromo said, then turned to Ino, "Ino, help Hinata to the side to rest for a bit."
Ino, who was enjoying her melon, nodded upon hearing this.
He walked over and, amused, helped Hinata to rest under a tree.
"Don't worry, Naruto, Hinata is fine." He added, turning to Naruto as well.
"Alright, you all saw Hinata just use the Inch Power Eight Gates. What are your thoughts?"
Hagoromo clapped her hands and asked the remaining male disciples in the arena.
"Very strong!"
"Super handsome!"
Sasuke and Naruto answered directly, while Shikamaru and Choji nodded in agreement.
After all, when they were being beaten before, they hadn't even touched the Kakuzu of Hagoromo's robe.
Although it was Hagoromo who was dodging Hinata's attacks in actual combat, the power she unleashed was considerable.
"Teacher, do Sticky-Hand Sensing of the Chakra membrane?"
Shikamaru was a little worried about this move, since it had almost the same effect as Hyuga's Byakugan.
If the Hyuga Clan finds out, it might cause trouble for the Hokage.
Hagoromo is only a Chunin after all, and even though he's the Third Hokage's student, Shikamaru is a little worried that the Hyuga Clan might cause trouble.
After all, the Byakugan is the very foundation upon which their clan depends for survival.
In order to maintain the purity of bloodline, they can come up with the concepts of the Main Family and Branch Family.
Now that there's a Taijutsu that directly counters their Byakugan, isn't that even more insane?
Don't worry, Hinata won't tell.
Hagoromo said nonchalantly, "Besides, they wouldn't dare."
There are plenty of Byakugan users left outside; would they dare cause trouble in Kirigakure?
In the Shinobi World, strength is what truly matters.
When Hagoromo really decides to reveal himself, the Hyuga Clan won't be a big deal to him.
"Teacher, please don't worry, we will be careful."
Shikamaru nodded. Since his teacher had said so, he didn't dwell on it.
Anyway, they're just practicing here, so as long as they don't expose themselves, they'll be fine.
"Alright, you guys are still a long way from reaching Hinata progress."
Hagoromo said with a smile, "After all, Hinata's path is based on Chakra Taijutsu."
Therefore, compared to Ninjutsu users like Naruto and Shikamaru, he is naturally much faster.
"Teacher! I will try my best as soon as possible!"
Naruto patted his chest and assured Hagoromo.
"Alright, keep practicing, and you'll be able to use it too," Hagoromo nodded in response.
Progress in Taijutsu requires daily practice to achieve success.
This is no easier than Ninjutsu, since Ninjutsu can sometimes be mastered by using a few tricks.
However, with Hinata's breakthrough, Hagoromo believes the others will also accelerate their progress.
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At the Ninja Academy, Hagoromo was attending classes as usual.
Recently, Hagoromo has also divided the students in the class into two groups.
The first group was superior to the second group in all aspects, and the theoretical class proceeded as usual.
However, classes like physical education need to be separated.
Healthy competition is essential for personal growth.
The first group is at risk of being dropped from the team at any time, while the second group can enter the first group as long as they meet the performance requirements.
"There are only a few days left until the inter-group performance competition."
Even before class ended, Hagoromo still managed to provoke the students in the break room.
After all, if I fall behind in the team later, given my current age, I'd probably feel incredibly embarrassed.
The second group, on the other hand, was very excited. After all, once they were promoted, they could speak louder.
Kiba Inuzuka was the most intense, after all, he was in the second group.
He used to be able to join Naruto in criticizing Sasuke, but now he directly targets Naruto and Sasuke.
We are determined to rise up, take control, and sing our praises.
After finishing her Hagoromo immediately dismissed the class and awarded a B-rank Lightning Release Ninjutsu as a reward.
Not bad.
Hagoromo was very satisfied; after saving up, it would eventually become her own strength.
The only problem is that my Chakra level has been increasing rather slowly lately. I'll have to see if I can get Chakra reward from Naruto.
As long as there's blue buff, you can open it however you want.
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"Drink!"
On the training field, Naruto held his breath, coordinating the Chakra coating on his fists with his breathing rhythm, and then threw a punch.
Bang--
A fist print, about one centimeter deep, was clearly left on the rock.
"Yeah!"
"Teacher! I did it!"
The second challenge of the ''Shield-Breaking Trial'' is to leave a fist imprint on the boulder.
"Good, Naruto. Are the movements I teach you smooth?"
Hagoromo walked over and nodded, then asked Naruto.
"They're all practicing, teacher!" Naruto quickly nodded in reply.
"Okay, then let's have a sparring session with the teacher. Remember to master the breathing techniques."
After finishing her Hagoromo, Yu Yi immediately assumed a starting stance, facing Naruto.
With arms crossed to protect the midline, a deep blue halo of Chakra aura appeared.
Naruto struck the same pose, his body also radiating a halo.
Hagoromo nodded. Not bad. Although she didn't achieve the same muscle resonance as Hinata, it wasn't far off.
Then, based on her sparring with Hinata, Hagoromo gradually pointed out Naruto's shortcomings.
This also allowed Naruto to familiarize himself with the techniques he was taught, and as Hagoromo pressed down on him step by step, Naruto became more and more proficient in using them.
"Naruto, try and see if you can use the Type Three: Mountain-Crushing '."
After retreating once more, Hagoromo called out to Naruto.
Yes, teacher!
Naruto nodded, and then began to use his breathing technique to forcibly open the Chakra nodes throughout his body.
In an instant Chakra membrane expanded to cover his entire body, Naruto carefully sensed the change at that moment.
"So strong!"
"That's right, this is the 'Seamless State,' enhancing your physical sensations and enabling you to anticipate."
Hagoromo nodded and said, "'The Seamless State' is the prelude to the ultimate 'No-Self Realm'."
"Alright, Naruto, now try to hit me from a distance with your Inch Force- range attack!"
"Yes!"
Naruto composed himself, brought his fist to his waist, and then unleashed a powerful punch.
In an instant, the Chakra on his fist was released outwards, forming a shockwave that rushed towards Hagoromo.