"Naruto, you did well this time," Hagoromo said gently to Naruto.
"Hehe, I remembered it from when Shikamaru mentioned it, but some parts are a bit too complicated."
Naruto scratched his head, looking embarrassed, and said...
Sasuke, however, raised an eyebrow and looked at Shikamaru beside him.
While Naruto's reaction speed and strength are key, it must be said that Shikamaru's effective tactics are also a factor.
"The key to tactics is that you need sufficient ability and quick thinking to execute them effectively."
Hagoromo shook her head and said, "My disciple has made progress, so of course I should praise him."
"As for Sasuke, your problem is much bigger."
While praising Naruto, Sasuke's performance should also be mentioned, and a lesson should be given to these disciples as well.
"While relying on regular intelligence is fine, as you improve, Naruto is improving as well."
"You've completely overlooked this point; you need to pay more attention to this in the future."
After finishing Hagoromo, Yu Yi patted Sasuke's head.
"Yes, teacher." Sasuke nodded thoughtfully.
"However, since you lost, you'll have to come to me for the research project starting tomorrow."
Hagoromo said with a smile on her face.
Even though Sasuke was good at theory, the thought of having to do sixty more problems every day made his smile disappear.
"Alright, now that you're back, let's begin our cultivation. It's highly likely that the teacher won't be going out for a while."
Hagoromo clapped her hands and addressed the students.
Upon seeing Hinata, he casually remarked, "Hinata, would you like to join Naruto and the others?"
Hinata was called, was taken aback for a moment, then nodded.
Although she was summoned by Ino, she was quite happy to be able to train with Naruto.
"Alright, let's work hard together then." After saying that, Hagoromo immediately created several Shadow Clones, each leading their disciples to begin training.
As for Hinata, it's not that Hagoromo didn't want to take on a disciple.
Rather, it seems that the system's apprenticeship rank has already reached its current maximum, and another reason is...
Even if Hiashi were willing, the other elders of the Hyuga Clan would probably not agree.
After all, those guys never left their homes and had no idea about Hagoromo's current identity.
This also shows that, compared to Fugaku, Hiashi is indeed somewhat inferior.
Several Shadow Clones led Shikamaru and the others to their respective positions to begin training, while Hagoromo's main body led Naruto out of the training ground.
"Naruto, show me the third stage of the Rasengan," Hagoromo said to Naruto.
Naruto nodded upon hearing this and extended his right hand to gather Chakra.
As Naruto focused his energy, the surrounding wind was stirred up.
However, just as Naruto was gradually forming the Rasengan prototype, it exploded and dissipated in the next instant.
"It's happening again." Naruto scratched his head hard; he always failed at the last minute.
"That's already pretty good, Naruto."
Hagoromo reached out and patted Naruto's head, comforting him.
After all, Naruto has now completed 90% of the task of forming Rasengan with one hand.
"You're currently using your middle finger for input, and your ring finger is adjusting the correct direction."
Hagoromo held Naruto's hand and pointed to each of Naruto's fingers as she spoke.
"However, the reason you can't use it fully is still due to the uneven flow of your Chakra."
"Furthermore, your muscle memory hasn't developed properly, which is why you've consistently failed to achieve perfection in the final compression step."
Naruto listened to Hagoromo's explanation, nodding as he spoke.
"Teacher, what should I do?"
"Of course, it's through daily familiarity that your body develops muscle memory."
Hagoromo shrugged. "There's really no way to solve this. The only solution is for Naruto to practice more."
"But lately, I keep getting stuck on this step," Naruto said, frustrated.
After all, ever since he was like a ball, he's been in the final stages.
Compared to previous training, the progress is far too slow.
Knock--
Hagoromo, annoyed, tapped Naruto's forehead with her index and middle fingers together.
"Haste makes waste; your teacher should have taught you that."
Naruto, wincing in pain, wore an embarrassed expression.
"However, you can go to the stream later to maintain the Rasengan's rotation and compression."
Hagoromo stood up, put his arm around Naruto's shoulder, and said:
"Once you can create a vacuum from the stream, then try to condense it. You should be able to use the Rasengan then."
"That's right!"
Naruto's use of fists and palms, applying external pressure, makes it easier to form muscle memory.
The teacher had already explained this when we added weight earlier.
"I'll go right now and master the Rasengan as soon as possible!" Naruto shouted with great enthusiasm after finding a solution.
Seeing how hard Naruto was working, Hagoromo was very satisfied.
Hagoromo created another Shadow Clone, which followed Naruto.
He then walked back to the training ground, came to Shikamaru's side, and dispelled the Shadow Clone.
Shikamaru raised an eyebrow and stopped refining his Yin Release Chakra.
"Teacher."
"Hmm, Shikamaru, how about playing a game of Go with the teacher?"
As she spoke, Hagoromo took out a scroll from her ninja tool pouch and unsealed the chessboard inside.
"Alright!"
Shikamaru's eyes lit up at the sight, since he preferred this kind of thing to training.
It should be said that, if he had to choose to act, he would choose to use his brain.
"Teacher, don't lose to me later!"
After saying that, Shikamaru began to set up the chessboard.
Hagoromo smiled and said, "Don't worry, if I lose to you, you'll have half the training tasks tomorrow."
"It's settled then, teacher!"
Upon hearing this, Shikamaru became excited, as it meant he could finally take a nice break.
That would be the happiest thing ever!
However, the battle on the chessboard became increasingly intense.
Shikamaru couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat; he realized that no matter what tactics he used...
It seems that even their own teachers can perfectly detect this, and then limit themselves.
Thinking of this, Shikamaru shook his head, flipped the chess piece over, and said helplessly:
"Teacher, I give up."
"Would you like another round?"
Hagoromo pointed to the chessboard between the two and asked.
"Let's skip it today, so we don't have to add more tasks later."
Although Shikamaru had this thought, he restrained his impulse and shook his head.
"You're still the same." Hagoromo shook her head helplessly.
"Heh, it's just my personality, there's nothing I can do about it," Shikamaru chuckled.
"By the way, teacher, it seems there's a teacher at school who's been intentionally or unintentionally getting close to Naruto lately."
Shikamaru seemed to have thought of something and said to Hagoromo.
"Well, since you've already figured it out, then just deal with him the way you want."
Hagoromo nodded, responding indifferently.
As soon as Shikamaru mentioned it, Hagoromo knew who this person was.
Aside from that idiot Mizuki, there probably isn't anyone else.
If it were another disciple who raised the issue, then Hagoromo would have to think about how to resolve it.
However, if it's Shikamaru, then we can just leave it to him to handle.
"Teacher, you trust me that much?"
Shikamaru said somewhat helplessly, explaining that he hadn't brought it up to cause himself trouble.