Three Body Technique

Class 1-1 classroom.

Homeroom teacher Funano Daikoku stood at the podium. Today, the day Jueming had been waiting for had finally arrived.

"Starting with this lesson... we'll be learning the Three Body Technique."

Funano Daikoku smiled and swept his gaze across the room, taking in every kind of reaction from the students.

The term Ninja, aside from meaning one who endured—

Mastering Ninjutsu was also a standard requirement for a Ninja.

After all, how could someone who did not know Ninjutsu be called a Ninja?

This was another immutable law of the ninja world, following the theory of bloodlines.

—Those who could not use Ninjutsu would be looked down upon and might even be deemed unqualified to become Ninja.

"Now, I'll demonstrate it for everyone."

Homeroom teacher Funano Daikoku formed a Hand Seal.

The previous Chakra Refinement and Hand Seal lessons had all been preparation for this very moment.

The so-called Three Body Technique—

Referred to the basic E-rank techniques that nearly every Ninja had to master.

They consumed Chakra to achieve three miraculous effects.

They were...

The Transformation Technique, the Substitution Technique, and the Clone Technique.

And what Funano Daikoku was about to demonstrate was...

"Clone Technique!"

Funano Daikoku formed the seals slowly, intending to let the students clearly see the sequence.

White smoke rose beside Funano Daikoku.

Another Funano Daikoku instantly appeared atop the teacher's desk.

"Whoa~~!"

Many students cried out in amazement, startled by the technique.

For many of them, this was their first encounter with the power of real Ninjutsu.

"..."

Jueming quickly observed the two, comparing the clone with Funano Daikoku.

The two Funano Daikokus looked exactly alike, seemingly without any flaws.

"Did everyone see that clearly?"

Funano Daikoku smiled.

"Then next, students, practice on your own."

The once-quiet classroom immediately became lively.

Every student formed Hand Seals with decent form, trying their best to perform the Clone Technique.

Each of them was full of confidence in their Ninja path.

"Once I master the Clone Technique, then learn the Transformation Technique and Substitution Technique, I'll more or less qualify for the Graduation Exam."

Jueming had asked the Great Elder about it.

Generally speaking—

The Graduation Exam only tested the Three Body Technique.

As long as one passed all three techniques, they would be awarded a ninja forehead protector and the qualification of a Genin.

However, graduating early came with an additional requirement.

That was achieving outstanding results in other subjects, such as written exams, Shuriken, team exercises, individual exercises... and so on.

"I've already proven myself in the Monthly Exam, so that part won't be a problem. Next, I just need to work hard on the Three Body Technique..."

Just as Jueming formed the seals with convincing movements and Funano Daikoku looked his way...

Clone Technique!

A clone appeared beside Jueming.

The clone looked exactly like Jueming.

"He succeeded?"

Funano Daikoku's gaze sharpened as he looked over.

"As expected, Jueming is the first student to succeed."

Seeing Jueming create a perfect clone—

Kakashi Hatake and Tekka Uchiha immediately turned their attention toward him as well.

"This guy..."

"He's one step ahead of us again..."

As the two had their own thoughts, Jueming's gaze stiffened slightly.

"Mito Uzumaki, what are you doing?"

"..."

Mito Uzumaki did not answer right away. In the Mental Space, her expression was somewhat awkward.

"I merely gave it a casual try... Also, mind how you address me, Senju Jueming!"

That was right.

Jueming had not created this clone at all.

Mito Uzumaki had made it.

Perhaps because she resided within Jueming's body, the clone she created looked exactly like him as well.

Had she done it deliberately, or not?

That was not the point.

The key was that this was Mito Uzumaki's second time affecting the real world after Sealing Technique: Storage.

As a mere soul, a spiritual entity, she had actually brought the Clone Technique into reality!

This gave Jueming a thought: Mito Uzumaki... Is this woman gradually recovering her own power, or can she continue cultivating as well...?

"Student Jueming has already succeeded."

Funano Daikoku looked at everyone and announced it.

At his words, the twenty-nine students let out varying cries of amazement.

"Everyone should learn from Jueming and work hard." Funano Daikoku smiled before continuing to inspect the others' progress.

"This guy... He's surpassed everyone again..."

Senju Takeshi gritted his teeth, his eyes bloodshot.

His trembling hand reached into his clothes. He took out some pills and swallowed several before the agitation in his heart slowly subsided.

"As expected of Jueming."

Rin Nohara looked over, her eyes filled with admiration.

Like sunlight, the goddess shone upon everyone, spreading warmth evenly over others.

Kurenai Yuhi: "Hmph... So what if he's talented? His character is still terrible."

Asuma: "I think Senju Jueming is pretty decent, though..."

That immediately made Kurenai Yuhi turn to him. "He knocked your knee while lying on the ground, and you forgot about it just like that?"

"That just means I wasn't as skilled as him."

Asuma scratched his head, taking it quite well.

The only thing he wanted was to earn the recognition of his father, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

As for his Peers, Asuma had no thoughts of jealousy or anything of the sort.

"Hmph..."

Kurenai Yuhi turned away and ignored Asuma.

"..."

Jueming did not try forming any more Hand Seals. Instead, he simply lay down.

Once he got home, he would properly investigate Mito Uzumaki's... situation.

As for Kurenai Yuhi...

There was no rush. He would deal with her sooner or later; she would not get away.

On the way home after school—

Senju Takeshi's stare pricked at Jueming's back like needles.

Normally, Jueming would have turned around and gone to have a sword fight with him.

But the situation was somewhat special now.

He had to hurry home and figure out what was going on with that woman, Mito Uzumaki.

Jueming would never ignore anything that threatened his own circumstances.

Before long, Jueming shook off Senju Takeshi and returned to the courtyard.

After shutting the door, Jueming entered the Living room and sat down cross-legged.

"Speak." Jueming said flatly, signaling Mito Uzumaki to explain herself.

"It seems I can use part of the power I've recovered at this stage."

Mito Uzumaki's clear, beautiful voice sounded beside his ear.

Just hearing that noble voice stirred something in Jueming's heart, and his desire to conquer rose with it.

"Type-1 Lamp Array!"

Within the Mental Space, Mito Uzumaki formed Hand Seals.

Centered beneath Jueming's feet, black, ghostly markings spread outward and formed a Sealing Formula.

This Sealing Technique no longer targeted Jueming. Instead, it would restrain anyone else who entered its range.

Afterward, Mito Uzumaki tried Sealing Formula: Storage and the Clone Technique.

Every technique succeeded.

Mito Uzumaki let out a slight sigh of relief.

What she did not know was that Jueming had already thought of over a hundred ways to punish her after reviving her in the future.