Half an hour after the battle ended, the admiring onlookers gradually dispersed...
The students began preparing for their graduation dinner when they noticed someone in the crowd. This person had a square face, piercing eyes, wore brown goggles, and was dressed in an Uchiha uniform—it was none other than Uchiha Obito, who had rushed over but arrived late.
Seeing everyone's eyes on him, Uchiha, flustered, stammered, "Um, hello everyone, just now... an old lady wanted to cross the street, so... so... um, um, did I graduate successfully?"
Nohara Rin's expression immediately turned serious. Just as Uchiha Obito had a bad feeling, her large eyes, framed by long eyelashes, instantly curved into two crescent moons. She took a graduation certificate from her pouch and smiled at Uchiha Obito, saying:
"Congratulations on graduating, Obito! From now on, once you become a ninja, don't be late again..."
Uchiha Obito's breath immediately relaxed, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
Graduating from the Ninja Academy signifies that all the students present will become proud Genin. At this point, they must learn to stand on their own and gradually learn to handle unexpected situations. This leads them to make their first major decision after becoming independent...
Should we have barbecue, Chinese cuisine, or hot pot for our get-together?
With so many students in the class making a decision at the same time, controversy was inevitable. Everyone eagerly offered their opinions, while Sarutobi Asuma followed behind, looking sullen and dejected.
"What's wrong, Asuma? Don't you want to eat something...? Barbecue, a dish, or maybe a picnic?" Nohara Rin was the first to notice Sarutobi Asuma's unusual behavior and asked in a comforting tone.
Nohara Rin's words also caught the attention of a boy and girl who were chatting happily. Sato Hideaka awkwardly touched his nose; he had controlled his strength, and Sarutobi Asuma shouldn't be injured, but... what about the psychological wounds?
Could it be that he was beaten so badly that he doubted the meaning of life and lost his will to live?
If that's the case, wouldn't the third generation be determined to fight me to the death?
Yuhi Kurenai, who had just been chatting with Sato Hideaka, also noticed something was wrong with her friend. Although she had always sided with Sato Hideaka in the conflict Sato Hideaka and Sarutobi Asuma, Sarutobi Asuma was also a long-time friend of hers, and of course she was concerned about him...
" Asuma, what happened to you? Hideaka, did you hurt Asuma during Sarutobi Asuma duel just now...?"
"No way, I've always controlled my strength," Sato Hideaka shook his head, vehemently denying it.
Upon hearing this, everyone turned their attention to him, causing Sarutobi Asuma, who was being stared at, to blush sharply and hurriedly shout, "Wh-what? How could I be hurt? I'm fine, I'm fine..."
"Ah, being defeated by Hideaka must have caused irreparable damage to your confidence!" Mitarashi Anko nodded, noticing Sarutobi Asuma's expression change before returning to its dejected state, her delicate face showing an expression of "I knew it."
Looking at the somewhat dejected Sarutobi Asuma, Sato Hideaka shook his head and said, "Actually, many of you, including Asuma, have reached the level of a typical Genin, or even Genin. However, on the real battlefield, you find it difficult to unleash your full or even greater strength... The root cause lies in your own minds!"
"Inner self, what does that mean...? Can I become stronger by changing my inner self, as strong as you?" Genma Shiranui, who had Senbon dangling from his mouth and a lazy Shiranui Genma, suddenly brightened up when he heard Sato Hideaka's words and asked.
Everyone pricked up their ears and looked intently in Sato Hideaka Sato Hideaka's direction, eager to hear him recount his experiences of success and becoming stronger.
This kind of thinking is only natural. When someone like Might Duy is working hard for his dream and "fails," no one wants to listen to his nonsense. But when someone succeeds, his words are often regarded as golden advice!
However, Sato Hideaka recounted his own real experience. "If you encounter enemy ninjas during a real ninja mission, and they are determined to kill you, but you hesitate at the crucial moment, that momentary hesitation might lead to total defeat, or even loss of your life. This also reflects your own combat ability...!"
"What... do battles between ninjas really have to be this brutal?"
"Does it have to be about killing each other? No matter which side dies, their family will be devastated. Why can't we have a proper talk? I don't think it needs to be a fight to the death."
"Fighting with the conviction to kill the opponent—is this what ninja battles are all about? It may be brutal, but I... I still agree. This is a game between real men, not some childish ninja game!"
The surrounding classmates started discussing it. For most of the girls, being emotional, it was hard to accept a life-or-death battle. But for some of the boys, their eyes gradually hardened, as if they had made a decision, and a faint aura of power gathered around them.
Seeing this Sato Hideaka nodded secretly and continued, "For example, during my duel with Asuma just now, although it was just a normal duel, Asuma would always hold back some force at crucial moments, which would slow down his attacks that were about to hit me... This kind of attack pattern is easy to dodge, because according to general theory, only by getting closer to the opponent and using faster attacks can you catch them off guard..."
"The main reason for the slowed approach speed when attacking is hesitation and a lack of determination to kill the opponent. In such a situation, there is also insufficient defensive awareness, which is extremely fatal in a ninja's life-or-death battle!"
Sarutobi Asuma frowned, seemingly understanding yet somewhat puzzled, and asked, "Is it merely the will to kill? Indeed, I held back during my attack just now because my Kunai might hurt you, ensuring I could change the direction of my attack at any time. This did slow down and frustrate my attack, but if it weren't for your strange technique... I wouldn't have been so easily defeated by you."
Sato Hideaka chuckled softly and continued to explain, "What I just used was the Body Flicker Technique... This is also the second key point in ninja battles: everyone should have a full understanding of their own personality, learn the corresponding techniques based on their personality, and then master those techniques. This is what everyone calls their signature move and fighting style...!"
"A special move! I love special moves! Hideaka, do you have any killer moves?" Upon hearing about special moves, Mitarashi Anko licked her lips excitedly and cheered.
Sato Hideaka was somewhat amused and exasperated. Mitarashi Anko was an abnormally thick-skinned woman, as evidenced by her following Orochimaru. She was thick-skinned and bloodthirsty, with a very weak sense of mercy in a final battle. She was a woman who could be extremely cruel even to herself.
Nohara Rin stood quietly to one side, then suddenly seemed to have thought of something and excitedly asked, "A technique that matches one's personality? Does Hideaka- kun mean that the direction we pursue in ninjutsu research is one that suits our own personalities?"
"Indeed, that's how it is..." Sato Hideaka nodded and analyzed, "Like Nohara Rin, you have a gentle and kind personality. You're averse to techniques with strong destructive power. Even if you study them, you won't be able to grasp their essence. Moreover, you might cause unpredictable consequences at crucial moments due to a moment of weakness. Therefore, you should learn Medical Ninjutsu, as well as ninjutsu that allows you to sense danger in your surroundings and avoid it..."
"As for you, Asuma, you may seem impulsive on the surface, but you are actually quite meticulous despite your rough exterior. You are used to defending first to find your opponent's weaknesses before attacking. Therefore, I suggest you start by improving your wind attribute nature transformation speed to gain agility and ensure your invincibility. Then, seize the opportunity to use fire attribute ninjutsu for a decisive blow!"
Sarutobi Asuma may appear to be a tough, burly man on the surface, but in reality, he's always been a cunning and calculating ninja in Naruto. This is evident in his battle against Hidan and Kakuzu, where he calmly communicated with Shikamaru while trying to find Hidan's weakness...
"Oh, I see. Well then, Hideaka, what about me? What about me... I'm Uchiha Obito, the one who's always late?" Uchiha Obito shouted excitedly from the side.
Without hesitation, Sato Hideaka said, " Obito, the Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan is known for its ability to make enemies flee in a one-on-one fight. Once you awaken the Sharingan, you'll be able to have your own fighting style!"
" Hideaka- kun, what about me? What about me? My name is Yoshikawa Midorino...!"
"Green Field, you have a rather impulsive personality. Your advantage is that you react faster than most people. If you maintain this personality, learning offensive Fire Release Ninjutsu should allow you to seize the initiative and launch a faster offensive than others. Of course, you also need to learn to be more cautious..."
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"Hey, Hideaka, this is Mitarashi Anko. What should I study?"
" Anko, I think the more dangerous the ninjutsu, the more obviously mischievous it is, the more interested you should be. Lord Orochimaru's ninjutsu, I think, would suit you very well, and you could definitely achieve unexpected results in your hands..."
"Snakes? I don't like them, but I don't hate them either. I'll give it a try!"
The girls standing next to Mitarashi Anko were startled when they heard that she was going to play with snakes. Goosebumps rose all over their bodies, and they slowly took a half step back, consciously moving a few steps away from this snake-playing fanatic.
In response to everyone's questions, Sato Hideaka explained the appropriate combat methods to them several times based on his own understanding. He noted that each personality type—calm, gentle, kind, or impulsive—has its own charm and unique combat style.
After the graduation dinner, amidst everyone's reluctant farewells, Sato Hideaka explained each person's personality traits and battle plans in detail. Since he hadn't known some of the classmates for very long, his explanations might not have been entirely accurate, but Sato Hideaka still did his best.
Ninjas are synonymous with death and bloodshed, especially as the Third Shinobi World War gradually unfolds...
Who can guarantee that many of these ten-year-old children will live to see the next peace? (To be continued.)