Uchiha are all trash!

He practiced for an entire afternoon.

During that time, Kyoichi didn't say much on purpose, only offering pointers when Might Guy asked questions. Might Duy started with push-ups and such at first, but later joined in training as well.

"Brother Kanda, can we train together again tomorrow?"

"I have classes tomorrow afternoon, but I might exercise in the morning. We can train together then."

Kanda Kyoichi said.

"Yes!"

"Teacher Kanda, thank you so much! See, Guy? There are teachers who don't mind you. This is youth!"

"Father!"

Might Duy was in tears.

Then, father and son hugged each other and wept.

Though it was just taijutsu, it meant something different to them.

Before, no one cared about either of them.

But.

Kyoichi didn't look down on them, and was willing to share the taijutsu he had "researched" with them, even explaining some techniques for exerting force and using chakra along the way.

Even if they might not use it, they were deeply moved.

Kyoichi was silent, not knowing what to say.

These two father and son...

Eccentric.

But equally great.

Might Duy, as a lifelong genin, was always mocked but secretly worked hard to master the Eight Gates formation. The most precious thing was—his will was to protect.

In the end, Duy lived up to his words.

He opened the Eighth Gate, protecting Guy and two other children, while also kicking to death four of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.

A true practitioner of the Will of Fire.

As for Guy, needless to say, he nearly kicked the series to its finale.

"Guy!"

"Father!"

"..."

Forget it, better leave.

Otherwise, it feels like an image is shattering.

Kyoichi silently walked away.

He glanced at the System Panel, where a notification flashed.

[Taijutsu technique instruction completed.]

[Evaluation: Fair.]

[Rewards:

1. Eight Gates - Gate of Life

2. Seven Heavenly Breathing Methods - Third Activation

Host may choose one.]

Choose a reward?

Kyoichi was a bit surprised.

Was it because among those taught was a master like Might Duy?

Hard to tell.

He could observe further later. For now, he had to think about which to pick.

Both were incredibly strong!

Eight Gates?

Kyoichi longed for the style of that kick from the manga.

But first, the Eight Gates could be learned through other channels, and second, opening the first three gates wasn't that difficult.

On the other hand, the Seven Heavenly Breathing Methods.

This was a taijutsu created by Shiluo alone. No one else knew it, and at this point, Shiluo himself had probably only just been born not long ago.

One could say.

This was unique in the ninja world!

With this thought, he had already made up his mind.

"System, I choose the Seven Heavenly Breathing Methods."

[Claim successful]

The next moment, the methods for using the Seven Heavenly Breathing Methods surfaced in Kyoichi's mind—from the First Activation to the Third Activation, everything was complete.

Kyoichi adjusted his breathing rhythm according to the First Activation method.

Soon, he sensed a difference.

However, cell division had its limits. Like other techniques that stimulated cells, the Seven Heavenly Breathing Methods carried the flaw of potentially shortening one's lifespan...

But the Senju bloodline naturally possessed stronger vitality.

Take Tsunade's Hundred Healings Jutsu, for example—it consumed life force to accelerate healing, yet after using it so many times, she was still as vigorous and fierce as anyone.

Secondly, in the future, he could transplant Hashirama Cells to replace his own cells' vitality.

So.

This issue wasn't too big a deal.

"After getting familiar with that father and son, I can also trade for the Eight Gates... Perfect!"

Kyoichi gave himself a mental thumbs-up.

Now that's what you call making the most of things!

The next day.

He actually got up early, ready to go out and train. The Shadow Clone left at home was stunned.

This guy was serious!

Kyoichi stepped out and soon ran into Might Duy and his son.

A morning of training.

This time, Kyoichi didn't get any rewards, because they were just exercising together without exchanging much. However, the attitude of Might Duy and his son toward him had clearly changed.

Duy even wanted to introduce him to that green bodysuit of his.

Of course.

Kyoichi flatly refused.

Too ugly.

If he wore something like that to school, he'd probably be laughed to death by teachers and students, and the hard-earned authority he'd built up would vanish in an instant.

"Kanda Kyoichi? Fugaku, this guy is definitely sent by the Third Hokage—what ulterior motives!"

"Shisui skips class every day; his reputation is terrible."

"Fugaku, you have to do something, or else our Uchiha genius will be ruined."

With the war over, Uchiha ninjas gradually returned from the front lines. The clan elders, who had been dissatisfied with Shisui's recent behavior, gathered at Fugaku's house.

Shisui had been widely expected to excel since childhood.

The so-called enrollment was just for show. In truth, the Uchiha's internal plan was simple: let Shisui attend the Ninja Academy for a few months, then apply for early graduation and return to the clan's Guard Unit for training.

A Jonin leading a team?

Nothing beats one's own people.

But.

Shisui's current behavior had deviated from their plans.

The room buzzed with noise. Fugaku frowned deeply, wanting to lose his temper but feeling helpless.

These were all elders of the clan.

Each one was highly respected, and even he was heavily constrained within the clan, unable to fully implement his ideas. So even if he was furious, he had to endure.

Taking a deep breath, he finally spoke: "Regardless of whether this man is sent by the Third Hokage, how about one of the elders go talk to the Third Hokage?"

"Well..."

The moment someone mentioned going to talk, everyone fell silent.

Talk?

How?

The Third Hokage seemed easygoing on the surface, but in reality, he wielded a soft knife. And behind him lurked the sinister Danzo. Asking them to go chat with the Third Hokage? No way.

The atmosphere instantly grew quiet.

Fugaku sighed. "This matter... I'll talk to Shisui. Elders, if there's nothing else, you may leave."

In truth, he knew quite a bit of information.

Kanda Kyoichi.

A descendant of the Senju Clan.

Moreover, this person was suspected of having awakened his bloodline, and his strength had been growing rapidly recently. When he returned to the village, the Third Hokage had even mentioned intending to promote Kanda Kyoichi to Jonin.

From this, it was clear that Kanda Kyoichi was likely the Third Hokage's man.

Go talk to him?

Fugaku sighed helplessly, glanced at the child still learning to walk, took a breath, then headed out the door.

He went to the Ninja Academy.

He wanted to see what Shisui's situation was like now.

At the Ninja Academy.

All the children stood on the training ground.

The Three Body Techniques test was complete.

Basically, all the students had mastered them.

Many kids simply hadn't had the chance to come into contact with this kind of knowledge; it wasn't that their talent was truly poor. With guidance from clan children like Asuma, they quickly caught up.

Now, Kyoichi was about to fulfill his promise and teach the Body Flicker Technique.

"The Body Flicker Technique itself is a D-rank Ninjutsu, but even Jonin still use this technique."

"How well it's used depends on the details."

"In our class, the one who uses the Body Flicker Technique best is Shisui... Shisui, take a look first."

Kyoichi called out.

At this point, Shisui hadn't yet reached the level of Body Flicker Shisui, but he had already shown some talent. His use of the Body Flicker Technique was the best in the entire class, even surpassing the mixed-grade upperclassmen.

Kyoichi had him come closer, and then...

Swoosh!

A sound of wind, and he instantly appeared in another position.