"Knowing that you're weak is a good thing. There are countless strong people on this land who far surpass us. Respect the strong, become strong, and then surpass the strong."
Yugito Nii was quite satisfied with their attitudes. Her taking the time to guide their training had not been in vain. However, determination alone was not enough. What mattered more was the resolve and action to put in the effort.
"Good. Since all of you wish to grow stronger, I won't say much more. The task for you three today is very simple."
The corner of her lips curved upward as her dark pupils glanced at Moriyue, who was sitting off to the side like some old man. It seemed that what came next had something to do with him.
"Meow? (Why are you looking at me?)"
Moriyue's body shuddered instinctively. He sensed a trace of malicious intent, and an ominous feeling rose in his heart. Something was wrong. This was very wrong.
He raised his limbs, which he was gradually getting used to. In his cat form, Moriyue's Chakra recovered rather slowly. It would still be a long while before he could use the Transformation Forbidden Jutsu again, and he did not want any accidents during that time.
However, just as he was about to lift a front paw, Yugito Nii announced the next training exercise—and it was directly related to Moriyue.
Without keeping them in suspense, Yugito Nii straightforwardly announced the task they would undertake today.
"What you need to do today is simple. As ninja, you need keen perception. You must know how to hide like a cat, and like a cat, you must be able to quietly approach your opponent and kill without a trace."
"Catch that cat before nightfall. It is not as simple as