How Much Stronger Do You Want Us to Get?

Konoha!

"What a pity, such a great opportunity!"

Shimura Danzō sat in the Root Organization, his face revealing neither joy nor anger.

Of course, the Third Hokage shared the same thought. He also felt it was such a pity!

If only I had been bolder back then, Kirigakure would have been conquered by them long ago.

But there are no "what ifs" in this world.

Kirigakure!

"Ye Liangnai- sensei, you're finally back!"

Natsume Yuki and her two friends were told by Tenshin that there was some great news waiting for them, and they immediately wondered if it was related to Ye Liangnai.

Sure enough, the good news is related to Ye Liangnai!

When they saw the person standing under the tree at the training ground they went to Tenten, the three of them immediately became excited.

"Watch out, everyone! Let me see how much you've grown over this time!"

Ye Liangnai greeted them not with an embrace, but by brandishing her sword and rushing towards Natsume Yuki with a flash of light, radiating a terrifying icy aura.

"Bass!"

Natsume Yuki also swung her sword to defend herself, while Saki Mirako shot out a long needle from her hand, which was connected to a transparent thread.

Nakamura Shota instantly transformed into a Lightning Beast, his entire body enveloped in violent and fierce lightning. He teleported in front of Ye Liangnai and unleashed a furious punch that blasted through the air.

Ye Liangnai immediately repelled Natsume Yuki and retreated.

"You think it's that easy to back out, Ye Liangnai- sensei!"

Natsume Yuki smiled slyly and chased after her, water droplets beginning to condense beside her.

Saki Mirako then hooked her hands together, and the long needle and transparent silk thread seemed to move as if she were wielding her arms, turning in the air and closing in again.

Lightning Release: Gratitude Wave!

Nakamura Shota was the most violent, slamming his fist into the ground and unleashing a terrifying surge of lightning.

"That's not enough!"

Seeing this, Ye Liangnai swung her sword and unleashed three Sword Qi that shot towards the three of them.

The Sword Qi was terrifying; it tore apart Nakamura Shota's lightning and continued to approach him. Nakamura Shota quickly got up to avoid the Sword Qi.

Upon seeing this, Saki Mirako quickly retracted her long needle and thread and retreated at top speed.

"Hidden Flow Slash!"

Only Natsume Yuki didn't dodge at all, instead swinging her sword and unleashing an equally sharp Sword Qi that collided with the other Sword Qi.

"Boom!"

The clash of Sword Qi created a huge cloud of dust, blurring Ye Liangnai's vision.

He immediately stepped back because he sensed something was wrong.

Given Natsume Yuki's shrewdness, she wouldn't have gone for a head-on confrontation, let alone caused such a commotion.

Then there must be a conspiracy!

"Water Release: Shigure Bullet!"

Sure enough, as he stepped back, Natsume Yuki's voice came from within the dust curtain.

Then, a barrage of water bullets, each the size of a finger, came flying towards me, so densely packed that it was quite alarming.

"It's not over yet, Ye Liangnai! Try my new trick!"

Just as Ye Liangnai was about to dodge, Saki Mirako's voice rang out. She quickly formed hand seals, slammed her hand on the ground, and shouted, "Ninja Art: Earth Shattering!"

"Boom!"

The ground beneath Ye Liangnai's feet began to sway, fluttering like a flag, making it impossible for Ye Liangnai to use any leverage to dodge.

"Interesting!"

Ye Liangnai couldn't help but praise him. The swarm of water bullets was already in front of him, but he remained calm. He launched his longsword at Saki Mirako while simultaneously forming a hand seal. "Lightning Release..."

"I won't let you succeed, Ye Liangnai- sensei!"

"Lightning Release: Lightning Strike Formation!"

Unexpectedly, Nakamura Shota's voice came from above his head, and a thunderbolt as thick as a bucket crashed down, forcing Ye Liangnai to quickly change her hand seals and Water Clone to dodge it.

"I didn't expect you guys to improve so much. Okay, I underestimated you. From now on, I'll be more serious!"

Ye Liangnai reappeared under the tree, formed hand seals, and unleashed a massive cloud of mist that enveloped the entire training ground.

"Not good, retreat quickly! It's the Silent Mist Concealment Technique!"

Natsume Yuki immediately shouted in alarm, but Saki Mirako and Nakamura Shota only heard a faint sound.

"It has such a terrifying effect right from the start! No wonder it's one of Ye Liangnai- na's signature moves!"

What is Ye Liangnai's most famous move?

Lightning Release? Barrier Jutsu? Genjutsu? Or speed?

Neither!

It was his Water Release: Silent Mist Concealment Technique!

With this Silent Mist Concealment Technique, Ye Liangnai had earned countless renown.

Everyone in Kirigakure knows that Ye Liangnai's Silent Mist Concealment Technique is incredibly powerful!

But Saki Mirako and the others never expected that the Silent Mist Concealment Technique would be so powerful!

It was so powerful that they couldn't hear anything as soon as they were touched, and they immediately became more vigilant.

And what's most terrifying is that they can't see or perceive anything! It's as if all their senses have been taken away.

"Well then, the hunt begins, my dear students, good luck!"

Ye Liangnai's voice came from the mist, ethereal and indistinct, making it impossible for Saki Mirako to locate her by sound.

"You're here!"

Ye Liangnai's voice suddenly drew closer to all three of them, making them immediately alert.

However, despite Natsume Yuki Nakamura Shota's vigilance, no enemy appeared.

Only Nakamura Shota was attacked!

Ye Liangnai's arrival was so sudden that Nakamura Shota didn't even know what was happening before being sent flying by Ye Liangnai's sword.

The power of this sword strike was extraordinary, leaving Nakamura Shota stunned for a long time after he was sent flying.

Less than ten seconds after he flew out, Saki Mirako and Natsume Yuki also flew out, but they were carried out by a powerful wave, which was much better than Nakamura Shota.

However, only Saki Mirako knew about their situation.

If they could, they would rather be blasted out than be Lightning Release and then sent out.

"Battle over!"

As the fog dissipated, Ye Liangnai remained standing in the same spot, her expression calm and serene, as if she had never moved at all.

"Ye Liangnai, you're just too strong! Can't you use a little less power? It makes us feel so unfulfilled!"

Nakamura Shota couldn't help but rub his aching buttocks and said.

"Yes, yes, Ye Liangnai- sensei, defeating us so quickly is really frustrating, we don't feel any sense of accomplishment at all!" Natsume Yuki nodded in agreement and said.

Hearing their words, Ye Liangnai shook her head and smiled wryly, "Alright, the three of you working together can hold out against Zabuza for a while now, what more could you want!"

This assessment caused Tenshin, who was standing to the side, to show a slight look of surprise.

This means that Natsume Yuki and her two friends can team up to fight against Jonin -level enemies.

To have this level of ability just three months after graduation is to be considered a peerless genius no matter where you are.

"Hehe, of course! Ye Liangnai, follow the instructions on the scrolls you gave us when you left!"

Hearing Ye Liangnai praise them so highly, Natsume Yuki and the other two immediately showed expressions of great joy.

"The gap is widening! Ye Liangnai, you're a prodigy! Even after everyone's gone, you can still keep your students improving at the same pace. I'm so envious!"

Just then, Yagura's voice came from the side. He walked over with his class, his face full of emotion.

"You flatter me, you flatter me. It's all thanks to their hard work! So, Team 1 should have secured their spots in the Chunin Ninja Exams by now!"

Ye Liangnai glanced at Kurokawa, Fuyun, Mitaro, and nodded in satisfaction. "You've all improved a lot, and Chunin experienced Chunin!"

Kurokawa and the others were naturally delighted by Ye Liangnai's praise.

However, after thinking about how the gap between herself and Natsume Yuki and the others was widening, she couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

"Well, there's no need to rush. You're already good enough! At your age, there are probably only three or four people in the entire Shinobi World who are better than you!"

"Your future is long, so take it slow and don't rush! Your future is a bright road! Therefore, in order to cope with the bumps and potholes along the way, you must calm down and lay a solid foundation. Only in this way can you walk steadily and catch up with Natsume Yuki and the others more quickly, so as not to go astray and regret it for the rest of your life!"

As if seeing the anxiety in Fuyun's eyes, Ye Liangnai offered words of comfort.