To be fair, Zabuza at this moment truly resembled a qualified ninja tool.
Cangwu chuckled, "Just watch them."
"However, Gato's overt assets must be kept for now."
"I've already had people monitoring Konohagakure's movements... wait for my signal."
"Yes!" x2
Zabuza and Haku exchanged a glance.
It seemed Cangwu hadn't made this decision hastily.
Looking at it this way... it seemed he had planned it all from the beginning.
The two were greatly alarmed.
Cangwu waved his hand and walked back in the direction he came from.
"Heal up well, I'll need your help to provoke those three brats later."
Zabuza and Haku bowed respectfully, watching Cangwu leave.
"Mr. Zabuza... Lord Cangwu is truly a terrifying ninja."
Zabuza didn't refute him. "Let's go, we should head back first..."
My kidneys hurt so bad!
"Yugao, as an Anbu ninja, you should have no problem keeping an eye on the Root Organization during this period, right?"
"If the Root Organization makes any moves, report it to me immediately."
This was the task he had assigned Yugao.
Anko's task was simpler.
Using her position as the Jonin Instructor of the Eighth Squad, and the status of Hinata and Ino as daughters of their respective Ninja Clan leaders.
She was to help him establish connections with the Great Ninja Clans while he was away.
As for Anko... Anko would just be a mascot for now.
"Teacher Cangwu!" x2
As soon as Cangwu returned, Sakura and Naruto exclaimed with surprise and joy.
Seeing their expectant gazes, Cangwu didn't hesitate to pat their heads.
"Well done."
"Haha~ We defeated that bandaged guy!" Naruto said proudly.
Sakura also looked like she was seeking praise.
Even Sasuke, standing beside them, perked up his ears.
"It took you that long to deal with a mere water clone... You are truly the worst batch I've ever trained."
To prevent them from becoming complacent, Cangwu felt he needed to give them a little warning.
However, his words seemed to have limited effect.
Sasuke frowned.
Naruto rubbed his head, feeling something was off.
Finally, it was Sakura who spoke up meekly:
"Teacher Cangwu... you've only ever trained our batch, haven't you?"
"From the Ninja Academy until now..."
"Well... anyway, let's eat breakfast first." Cangwu was speechless, then pointed to the campfire.
Pfft~
Sakura covered her mouth and chuckled, Teacher Cangwu is so cute~
Naruto didn't think that deeply.
Cangwu's words did help to diminish his complacency.
Half an hour later, the group set off again.
"Teacher Cangwu, did you take care of those two people?"
"What a shame... I was hoping to show off my skills."
After eating their fill, Naruto was full of energy again.
He rubbed his fists together and ran up to Cangwu, chattering away.
"No."
"What?!"
Cangwu's words fell, and everyone found them somewhat unbelievable.
"Once we reach our destination, you will undergo special training."
"If you don't train hard, I won't intervene if you're defeated then."
"That kid's strength is not weak, so be prepared."
These words immediately made the previously relaxed trio tense up.
However, Naruto quickly responded.
"Looks like my chance to shine has arrived!"
"I'll definitely learn the new ninjutsu before that tsundere Sasuke!"
"When that happens, I'll take care of all the enemies by myself, hehe, Sakura-chan will definitely fall for me, and then we'll mock that arrogant Sasuke together~!"
Bang--
Sakura punched him with annoyance.
This kid, is he saying his inner thoughts out loud as he talks?
What do you mean fall for me and mock Sasuke with you...
Sasuke ignored the two, his gaze fixed on Cangwu.
"Teacher Cangwu... I want to become stronger... Please help me!"
Today's battle had shattered the little remaining pride within him.
Although his mindset had adjusted.
He still felt his performance wasn't befitting of someone from the Uchiha clan.
'I must become stronger...'
He naturally felt the pressure.
Sakura's progress.
Naruto's shadow clones.
These all urged him not to be complacent and to work even harder.
Otherwise... if one of them surpassed him in training again.
He would truly break.
It was as if they were in sync.
"Heh, arrogant tsundere Sasuke, just wait to be left behind by me again!"
"With the shadow clone jutsu mastered, I'm a thousand times stronger than you!"
Naruto arrogantly swung his fist, "I was the main force in taking down that bandaged guy earlier!"
"Idiot!" Sasuke snorted coldly.
Once my strength is sufficient and I awaken the Uchiha clan's Sharingan, you'll never catch up to me.
Sakura watched the two bickering again and shook her head helplessly.
The corners of her mouth couldn't help but curve up.
'The relationship between these two is really good... I need to work hard too.'
'Although my chakra isn't much... my weakness is also a strength. In terms of chakra control, I'm better than both of you. I still have a chance!'
Influenced by Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke also became somewhat impatient.
Tazuna walked in the middle of the group, looking at the energetic trio.
After a moment of daze, he put away his sake bottle.
A relieved smile touched his lips.
How long had it been since these three proved themselves as ninjas to him?
He silently quickened his pace.
The speed of the group's advance was determined by him.
Currently, there seemed to be no danger.
Such powerful enemies had been defeated by that teacher; even if there were more, they wouldn't be a threat.
"Good, all three of you have excellent talent. Don't be complacent; the road ahead is long, and you still need to work hard," Cangwu said, turning back to give the trio a gentle smile.
Receiving affirmation, the trio's fighting spirit soared once more.
"However, the new ninjutsu ahead is not easy."
"No matter how difficult, we can learn it!" Naruto shouted enthusiastically.
Cangwu smiled and didn't say more.
Instead, he raised his hand.
Chakra gathered.
Cangwu had already decided on the ninjutsu he would teach.
He felt no burden whatsoever.
As for leaving it for Jiraiya or something.
That was overthinking it.
Since he had become Team 7's Jonin Instructor.
Cangwu couldn't possibly let Naruto train with Jiraiya.
There was no need for it.
And he had some things to do while he was out in the Land of Waves.
Once he resolved the matters here, he could go on his way.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh--
Under the curious gazes of the three youngsters.
Cangwu gathered a large amount of chakra in his hands.
"As I said before, chakra Shape Transformation."
"This is the new ninjutsu you will learn from now on."
"Just a heads-up, this ninjutsu is unaligned."
"Meaning, once you master chakra Nature Transformation in the future, you can infuse it."
"Of course, this training is particularly suited for Naruto."
"Even creating new ninjutsu based on this new ninjutsu is a very dangerous thing."
"Do you know the Second Hokage?"
"A man of forbidden jutsu... the price was his body's decline, and by the final battle, he was already at his last breath."
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