Training Camp

Just as Yichen finished arranging the future development of the Kekkei Tōta technique, his six disciples arrived together. At this time, all six were wearing Chunin uniforms from Iwa ninja.

Just now, the six of them went to the Tsuchikage's Office Building to complete the registration for their Chunin. Among them, Kawazoe Yura was promoted to Chunin as a member of the Barrier Team's Sealing Jutsu ninja.

Looking at their attire, Yichen smiled and said, "Congratulations! You're all Chunin now, and you're all one step closer to your dreams."

Before Yichen could finish speaking, Suda Himezuki spoke first, "Teacher Yichen, after we become Chunin, will our current team disband?"

Yichen nodded first, then shook his head and said, "Disbanding is inevitable, but most of you are still at the bottom of the Chunin level. So I discussed it with the Lord Tsuchikage and we'll give you some more special training in the meantime."

Suda Himezuki was somewhat disappointed. She was used to her current teammates and didn't really want to be separated. The others had similar expressions.

Yichen smiled and said, "Separation is inevitable. When I first separated from my teammates, I was also very sad, but after the original team disbanded, a new team was formed, so it's not as painful as you guys imagine."

Uchiyama Takuhiro asked, "Teacher Yichen, what were your former teammates like? How are they doing now?"

Yichen tilted his head and thought for a moment, then said succinctly, "That pair of scoundrels are now a couple. Sure enough, even without my meddling, they ended up together."

Six people. "..."

After becoming Chunin, ninjas can receive some Medicinal Food to aid their training. This time, the collective advancement of Chunin is quite a generous gesture for the village.

The Training Ground reserved for newly Chunin couldn't accommodate so many people, so Yichen led the six to find a regular Training Ground.

In addition, Yichen specially hired a chef to prepare Medicinal Food for the six people, and he decided to take advantage of this period to give them special training.

Starting that afternoon, the six continued their targeted training at Yichen's request. Meanwhile, Yichen himself officially began developing his Kekkei Tōta technique.

The technique of World Splitter Jutsu was not difficult for Yichen.

With Yichen's current ability to independently complete A-rank Sealing Jutsu and, when combined with his clone, to complete S-rank Sealing Jutsu, the World Splitter Jutsu is a piece of cake for him.

However, considering the dangers of Kekkei Tōta, Yichen still tried his best to master the World Splitter Jutsu completely, at least to the point that he could use it in actual combat, in order to avoid any training accidents.

A few days later, Yichen invited Ōnoki over early in the morning. Starting today, he would begin to formally attempt the fusion of the three types of Chakra.

The six disciples were very curious about Ōnoki's arrival, but as Yichen's disciples, they also knew that their master was currently practicing a very powerful technique and needed the Lord Tsuchikage's personal guidance, which they could understand.

With Ōnoki present, the six little ones' enthusiasm for training only grew stronger.

Yichen separated a Water Clone and a Lightning Clone, and together with his main body, the three Chakra Fusion outside his body.

Before the fusion, Ōnoki made some arrangements at the Training Ground.

This barrier was set up to prevent Kekkei Tōta from causing too much damage.

Yichen and Ōnoki practiced inside the barrier.

With two clones working together, Chakra fusion becomes relatively easier.

The reason Yichen separated his Water Clone and Lightning Clone is because he considered that the Earth Release has a restraining relationship with both water and lightning, and needs to be taken into special care of. This aspect is the most difficult, so the main body is responsible for it.

With Ōnoki's instruction and his foundation in Senjutsu Mode, plus the fact that Yichen had developed two different Kekkei Genkai, the fusion process proceeded relatively quickly for Yichen. At least, that's what Ōnoki thought.

After a month of intermittent work, Yichen had basically grasped the key to fusing the three types of Chakra: water, earth, and lightning.

However, Yichen still lacked a bit of proficiency, which he understood and wasn't discouraged.

Yichen's ideal training method is one that gradually increases proficiency. He has no shortage of patience, and the satisfaction of feeling closer to success every now and then keeps Yichen motivated.

Of course, this month of training wasn't without its share of unexpected events; Tenten happened every day, and each time it involved three types of Chakra going out of control and causing an explosion.

Fortunately, Yichen is not using much Chakra at this stage, so even if an explosion is caused, the pre-set barrier can control it.

However, through these explosions, Yichen also figured out some of the characteristics of the elimination process for new blood.

The forms of these explosions are not exactly the same, but in most cases, the type of explosion is the same: a burst of bright blue light will be emitted at the center of the explosion.

After the explosion, some objects in the original area always seem to vaporize and disappear.

Yichen estimated that the Kekkei Tōta, once successfully mastered, would have the same effect. Therefore, after discussing it with Ōnoki, Yichen named the new Kekkei Tōta Light Release.

In a month, even the Light Release hadn't reached the basics, but Yichen's six disciples' intensive training had already ended.

Today is their last day under Yichen's tutelage. Although they will still be Yichen 'Yichen disciples, they will no longer be led by him on missions. They will each go on their own journeys.

Looking at the six disciples he had spent nearly two years with, Yichen slowly said, "Alright, don't be sad. Even without a teacher's supervision, you can't be too lax."

After finishing speaking, Yichen began to give instructions to each of them.

"Xiao Lan, your individual combat skills are lacking, but you have a good talent for Sealing Jutsu. Work hard in the Barrier Team and try to develop some Sealing Jutsu that the village doesn't have."

Kawazoe Yura nodded. She was the only student who hadn't advanced through the normal process, and she felt ashamed of her teacher. She had been quite depressed for a while.

So, in the past month, she was the one who trained the hardest, and finally, before they parted ways, she learned her first A-rank Sealing Jutsu: the Five Elements Sealing Jutsu.

Of course, Kawazoe Yura herself does not possess all five attributes. Although she has learned this seal, she is not yet able to complete it independently.

But this is already quite remarkable. To be able to perform A-rank seal so soon after becoming Chunin is a testament to his immense potential.

"Himezuki, I heard you signed up for the Anbu?" Yichen turned his gaze to the most lively girl among the six.

"Yes, Teacher Yichen, I've joined Senior Shironeko's team. With its mother's guidance, Fenghuo will be able to improve even faster." Suda Himezuki nodded excitedly.

She has been living, eating, and cultivating with Kazekaze, and now their bond is deeper than that with their own family.

Yichen nodded, expressing his support for Suda Himezuki's choice. The young girl had her own opinions and worked hard in her training. After a month of intensive training, both her Fenghuo abilities and her own strength had improved rapidly.

Speaking of which, the village not only provided Suda Himezuki with Medicinal Food some time ago, but also provided a portion to Fenghuo.

Therefore, Fenghuo's strength has increased significantly, and with the two working together, Yichen is somewhat relieved about the little girl's safety when she enters the Anbu.

Next up is Kanako. Surprisingly, this young girl chose to become a Chunin Captain and even declared that she would lead her squad to the battlefield.

Yichen was puzzled at first, but later he realized that the little girl was short of money.

Kanako's Paper Style Jutsu is too expensive, especially the Paper Style Jutsu that uses Exploding Tag as a medium. It's too difficult for a girl from a commoner background to maintain this fighting style.

Previously, Yichen covered for her, but now that the team has disbanded, she has to consider how to make money.

Becoming a squad leader is a good way to make money.

The situation is different between a regular squad and a squad led by Yichen. Yichen's main purpose in leading a squad is to guide the younger members, while the main purpose of a regular squad is to carry out missions. As the squad leader, Kanako receives a considerable reward for her missions.

Yichen patted the little girl's head and said, "Keep it up!"

Yichen expressed concern about the young girl saving money through missions. While ninja missions offer good rewards, the costs are also high. And Kanako's costs are especially high.

Yichen still hasn't received a reply to the letter he sent to Konan, and he's given up hope. As for how far Kanako's Paper Style Jutsu will go in the future, that's up to her alone.

"Takuhiro, although you are quite strong, you should keep a low profile after joining the Anbu. Don't be too flashy until you reach the Jonin. It's wartime now, and if a young man like you shows too much talent, it will easily attract the enemy's attention," Yichen instructed Uchiyama Takuhiro.

Uchiyama Takuhiro nodded. He had joined the Anbu and was in the same squad Wada Akio. He would officially report for duty starting tomorrow.

In fact, Uchiyama Takuhiro is rather introverted and not the flamboyant type, so Yichen's advice is basically meaningless.

"Issei, have you decided which department you'll be going to next?" Yifa looked at Yoshimura Kazumasa with some helplessness. This guy still hadn't decided where to go because he felt that no department was suitable for him.

Yoshimura Kazumasa chuckled and said, "Teacher Yichen, I've made my choice. I want to go to the Ninjutsu Development Department."

Yichen was taken aback. Ninjutsu Development Department? Does the village have such a department? How come I, the advisor, don't know about it?

Upon closer reflection, it seems there really is one. This department was newly established in the village, and it encompasses research on various projects within the village.

The Lightning Release Ninjutsu development team that Yichen previously led now belongs to this department.

However, Yichen himself was an advisor at the time, so he didn't need to join the department when he was the team leader.

However, after Yichen stepped down, the R&D team needed to join this department, since they would still need the coordination of senior consultants when they encountered difficulties.

Besides the Lightning Release Research Team, this department also includes various other strange branches such as Genjutsu development, Senjutsu development, and Ninja Beast handling.

Yichen thought about it for a while, but couldn't find any department that would be suitable for Yoshimura Kazumasa. So he became even more puzzled.