Konoha Style Taijutsu was something any Konoha ninja could learn and use.
In the original story, it was mainly showcased through the master-and-student pair of Might Guy and Rock Lee.
Its main moves relied on quick leaps or spins, followed by a precise strike powered by strong legs.
Though they looked plain, every move was practical.
After receiving the quest, Lin Fan immediately went over to Rock Lee.
After they exchanged friendly greetings, the two quickly became familiar with each other.
Then Lin Fan imitated him, bracing himself on his hands and beginning to walk around the forest.
The two walked around the edge of the forest fifty times before ending their training and drinking their fill by a stream.
"Lin Fan, you've got what it takes. If you keep working hard like this, you'll eventually become a great ninja too.
"These were the words Might Guy-sensei said to me the first time we met. Now I'm passing them on to you!"
After speaking, Rock Lee opened his mouth, revealing his trademark brilliant white teeth, and gave Lin Fan a thumbs-up.
"Thanks. I'll definitely work hard."
Lin Fan nodded gratefully.
[ Ding! Congratulations, host, you have completed the guidance quest. Reward: Konoha Style Taijutsu Lv. 1 ]
"That's all for today. I have to meet up with my teammates to go on a mission. I hope we can train together again sometime."
After saying goodbye to Rock Lee and leaving, Lin Fan immediately spent his newly acquired skill points to upgrade Konoha Style Taijutsu.
[ Ding! Congratulations, host, Konoha Style Taijutsu has reached Lv. MAX. Bonus status: Taijutsu Affinity increased by 50% ] [ A 50% increase in Taijutsu Affinity allows the host to conserve more stamina and unleash the full power of Taijutsu. ]
Lin Fan quickly mastered every move in Konoha Style Taijutsu.
After finishing his training, Lin Fan hurried home, planning to take a shower and change into clean clothes.
As soon as he reached his front door, Lin Fan spotted a note from Naruto tucked into the gap.
It said Naruto planned to go to school with Sakura that morning and told Lin Fan not to wait for him.
"Ugh, what a simp!"
Lin Fan muttered after reading the note.
But his irritation soon turned to delight.
He thought it was a good thing. If Naruto and Sakura got closer, wouldn't that give him a chance with the little Byakugan girl, Hinata?
After quickly showering and changing into clean clothes, Lin Fan bought a few dango from the little shop downstairs and ate them on his way to the Ninja Academy.
As soon as he entered the classroom, he spotted plenty of familiar faces from the original story.
Sasuke sat in the front row, looking cold and putting on airs.
Shikamaru was sprawled across his desk, fast asleep.
Choji stuffed a handful of potato chips into his mouth.
Akamaru perched atop Kiba Inuzuka's head, as always.
And in the corner of the classroom sat Hinata, her cheeks flushed as she nervously twirled her index fingers together.
When Lin Fan, who was only twelve yet nearly 1.8 meters tall and exceptionally handsome, appeared in the classroom doorway, his classmates immediately erupted into a commotion.
"Wow, it's Lin Fan!"
"He looks like he stepped straight out of a manga. He's so handsome I can hardly breathe!"
"Hey, handsome, why don't you sit on my lap for class instead of sitting next to Naruto?"
"Lin Fan, you can sit with me! My thighs are thicker than theirs!"
"Hehe, Forehead, don't you think Lin Fan is really handsome?"
Ino gazed at Lin Fan with heart-shaped eyes and gushed to her desk mate, Sakura.
"Hmph. So what if he's handsome? He's still a dead-last who can barely even refine chakra. I prefer a handsome, cool, and powerful guy like Sasuke."
Sakura shook her head.
After all, what had happened at the bathhouse yesterday had clearly left her with little fondness for Lin Fan.
Lin Fan paid the lovestruck girls little mind and simply walked over to the back row, where he sat beside Naruto.
"I didn't even have to look up to know Lin Fan was here. Those lovestruck girls sure are loud!"
Shikamaru slowly lifted himself from his desk and drawled sleepily.
"Crunch, crunch."
"Can't be helped. Lin Fan's the most handsome one among our Truant Five, and he's got a great personality. Of course he's popular!"
"Lin Fan's only a little weak in terms of strength. Otherwise, he'd have even more fangirls than Sasuke at our school."
Choji spoke the truth while busily munching on potato chips.
Lin Fan's lips curled slightly, but he said nothing.
After all, before starting the game, he'd spent hours carefully molding his face with a character editor.
So of course my looks are on another level from yours.
After hearing Choji's words, Naruto couldn't help lowering his head sadly.
His good buddy Lin Fan, who he saw every day, was popular wherever he went, while Naruto was constantly shunned and hated by the villagers. He couldn't help feeling a twinge of bitterness.
Lin Fan seemed to notice what Naruto was thinking and patted him on the shoulder. "Don't lose heart, Naruto. You need to train seriously, one step at a time. Sooner or later, the villagers will recognize you, and you'll become Hokage!"
Naruto nodded firmly. "Thanks, big bro Lin Fan. I'll definitely work hard."
"Lin Fan, I heard you invented an amazing Transformation Technique yesterday. Can you show us?"
Kiba Inuzuka, who had been quiet until then, asked excitedly.
"Lin Fan, don't tell this dog-playing dummy. That jutsu is a little secret between the two of us."
Naruto cut in eagerly.
"Hey, Naruto! Who're you calling a dog-playing dummy? Want me to let Akamaru bite you?"
Kiba gritted his teeth angrily.
"Hey, hey, he's mad! He's mad!"
Naruto grinned.
Ding-dong, ding-dong.
The cheerful moments before class quickly passed. When the bell rang, Iruka walked in carrying the textbooks.
"Everyone, we have only five days left until the graduation exam. We need to make every second count. So this morning, we'll review theory, and this afternoon, we'll go to the training ground for one-on-one combat practice."
"Okay, let's begin!"
The review material Iruka covered that morning was all tedious information and techniques for surviving in the wilderness as a ninja.
The material Lin Fan actually wanted to learn—the Three Body Techniques—wasn't covered.
At last, lunchtime arrived. Iruka gave them a few instructions for the afternoon's combat class and then left.
"Hey, guys, did any of you take notes on the Three Body Techniques? I want to review them before the graduation exam."
After class, Lin Fan asked the four of them beside him.
"The Three Body Techniques? Aren't those the most basic required lessons for ninjas? I think I'd already mastered them when I first started at the Academy, so I didn't take any notes."
Shikamaru shook his head.
"Same here."
The other three chimed in.
Looks like they'd already taught the Three Body Techniques when students first enrolled at the Ninja Academy.
He'd been transported here a little too late.
Lin Fan felt somewhat helpless.
Looks like I'll have to ask someone else for help.
After saying goodbye to the four, Lin Fan prepared to ask Iruka-sensei for help with his studies.
"L-Lin Fan-kun..."
He had just started to leave the classroom when he heard a timid voice calling from behind him.
Lin Fan turned around. Wasn't it the adorable Hinata?
Her cheeks were rosy, and she held out a bento box brimming with delicious aromas.