A Windfall of Rewards, Teacher Synchronization Triggered
One afternoon, Hagoromo was in the Hokage's Office.
He reported to Hiruzen Sarutobi about the midterm exam arrangements for each grade at the Ninja Academy.
But I was suddenly interrupted by a notification from the system panel.
[Due to external pressure, disciple Naruto Uzumaki successfully used the 'Rasengan' to defeat the enemy.]
[Triggering 'Apprentice's strength increases in sync with teacher' grants the reward 'Combination Ninjutsu Understanding' Mastery and a 10% increase in Yang Release constitution.]
[Thanks to your persuasion, Sasuke Uchiha changed his mind. Because Naruto was in danger, his emotions were too intense, causing his bloodline to be activated and awakening his Sharingan!]
[As a result, Sasuke Uchiha's strength increased, and his Lightning Release Nature Transformation advanced to the Transcendent.]
[Due to a flawed plan, disciple Shikamaru Nara realizes that even the most perfect tactics require skilled partners.]
[Gained growth reward Chakra increased by 1000; Yin Release Chakra advanced to 'Transcendent'.]
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Seeing the rewards popping up on the panel, Hagoromo didn't feel happy at first; her first instinct was to Body Flicker Technique directly to the school.
Why are all my disciples suddenly getting these rewards, even though I'm just a small-time Mizuki with my Shadow Clones over there?
Hiruzen Sarutobi noticed Hagoromo's unusual behavior and asked in confusion:
"What's wrong, Hagoromo?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi, Hagoromo finally received the message that his Shadow Clone had dissipated.
After confirming that her disciples were out of danger, Hagoromo finally let out a heavy sigh of relief.
Fortunately, Naruto and the others were not injured.
Having composed himself, Hagoromo looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi and said:
"Master, I just received a message from the Shadow Clone I left at the Ninja Academy. The intern instructor, Mizuki, attempted to attack Naruto and Sasuke, but he has already been subdued."
"What!" Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately stood up, but calmed down after hearing the rest.
"I'm sorry, Master, it was my oversight."
Hagoromo also bowed and said, after all, he hadn't really considered everything.
However, he guessed that his Shadow Clone was also created because it sensed the burst of Yin Release Chakra in Sasuke's body.
That's why they didn't immediately take down Mizuki.
"There's no need for that, after all, you're not at school."
Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand and then picked up the Hokage hat from the table.
"Let's go take a look at the school."
Hagoromo nodded and followed Hiruzen Sarutobi to the Ninja Academy.
On the rooftop of the Ninja Academy, Iruka was escorting Mizuki, who had already been seriously injured and unconscious.
The teachers surrounding them stared at Naruto, Shikamaru, and Sasuke with disbelief.
Three first-year students defeated a teacher who had been Chunin for two years.
Who would believe this if it were told to others?
But the facts are right before our eyes; after all, the unconscious Mizuki is irrefutable proof.
"Naruto, are you guys alright?"
After Iruka tied up Mizuki, he looked at Naruto and the others and asked a question.
Naruto was taken aback for a moment, then shook his head and said, "It's alright, Iruka-sensei."
Shikamaru slumped to the ground and shook his head.
Sasuke was too shocked by his Sharingan to pay attention to Iruka's concern.
"All teachers, please assemble in the meeting room later. Disperse now and reassure the students."
Hagoromo's figure Body Flicker Technique in the arena with lightning speed, and then spoke to the teachers who were still watching.
"Yes!"
The teachers, upon receiving the order, responded solemnly one by one and began to disperse.
"Naruto, Sasuke, Shikamaru, how are you?"
Hagoromo then turned to look at her disciple and asked.
"Teacher! Teacher! I've learned the Rasengan!" Naruto exclaimed excitedly the moment he saw Hagoromo.
"It's alright, teacher," Shikamaru and Sasuke replied, shaking their heads.
"Alright, that's not important. Let the teacher take a look first." Hagoromo patted Naruto's head and then checked Naruto's physical condition.
Even with feedback from his Shadow Clone, he still needed to confirm it personally.
Thankfully, Naruto showed no signs of illness, which put Hagoromo at ease.
"Hagoromo, hand Mizuki over to the Intelligence Department."
The Hiruzen slowly made his way to the rooftop and glanced at Mizuki, who lay on the ground like a dead dog.
He said in a cold voice.
"Yes, Master." Hagoromo nodded, reached out and grabbed Mizuki, then said to Naruto and the others.
"Naruto, Shikamaru, Sasuke, you guys go back to the classroom first."
After saying that, he Body Flicker Technique disappeared from the spot.
"Hiruzen Hokage!" Naruto called out to the Hiruzen.
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and patted Naruto's head, saying, "Little Naruto, listen to your teacher and go back to the classroom."
"Okay! Hiruzen grandfather."
After saying that, Naruto called Shikamaru and Sasuke, and the three of them walked down the rooftop together.
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At night, after finally finishing up her business with Mizuki, Hagoromo arrived at the training ground.
Upon entering the training ground, he saw several of his apprentices gathered together.
Hagoromo stepped forward slowly, smiling as she asked, "What's wrong? One by one?"
Ino turned to Hagoromo, her face full of worry, and said, "Sensei, Shikamaru has been ignoring us a lot."
Upon hearing this, Hagoromo realized that Shikamaru wasn't actually there.
After circling around, Hagoromo found Shikamaru under the tree. He first calmed down his disciples before heading towards Shikamaru's location.
"Shikamaru, this time it was the teacher's oversight."
Hagoromo's words immediately interrupted Shikamaru's deep thoughts.
"Teacher, I was too arrogant."
Shikamaru shook his head, after all, he hadn't contacted Hagoromo beforehand, and had started taking action directly.
"If tactics are perfect, then what's the point of having ninjas?"
Hagoromo sat down next to Shikamaru and began to speak gently.
"You and Naruto are a team; if you attribute everything to your flawed plan..."
"Then Naruto and the others will never grow. No matter how perfect your plan is, you still need to adapt to changing circumstances."
"Besides, Naruto and Sasuke didn't disappoint you either, did they?"
Hearing Hagoromo's words, Shikamaru gradually raised his head.
"Teacher, you're really cunning."
"You could have just explained it to me directly, but instead you made me learn from the situation."
Hearing this, Hagoromo laughed. Shikamaru's ability to say such a thing meant that he had come to terms with it.
"While the teacher doesn't have your level of intelligence, Shikamaru, he understands one principle: a lesson is learned after being taught only once."
"Tch." Shikamaru was annoyed, but he knew Hagoromo was right.
After all, if Hagoromo were to lecture him, he might not care that much.
"Teacher, I hope you can train me well from now on," Shikamaru said to Hagoromo with a serious expression.
"Okay, but I think you should talk to Naruto first."
Hagoromo pointed to a group of people who were watching them from a distance and said.
"What a nuisance." Despite saying this, Shikamaru stood up abruptly.