Ninjutsu Professor

After his conversation with Sarutobi Hiruzen ended, Ying Yue bowed to him once more to express his gratitude.

Sarutobi Hiruzen stood up and walked over to Ying Yue. He gave him a gentle pat on the shoulder, his voice full of encouragement. "Ying Yue, keep working hard. Konoha's future needs young people like you."

Feeling Sarutobi Hiruzen's encouragement and expectations, Uchiha Ying Yue nodded solemnly. "Lord Hokage, I won't let you down."

"Go on. Keep training, and I'll always be watching over you," Sarutobi Hiruzen said with a smile before turning back to his desk.

Uchiha Ying Yue bowed deeply, then turned and left the Hokage Office.

As Ying Yue walked out of the Hokage Building, he suddenly felt a faint ripple in his mind.

A moment later, the Destiny System's notification sounded in his consciousness:

[Destiny System Notification: The host has earned Sarutobi Hiruzen's recognition. Destiny Points +500.]

Uchiha Ying Yue was delighted. Sarutobi Hiruzen was Konoha's Third, and his recognition carried tremendous weight. It not only increased his Destiny Points but also meant his influence and standing had risen further.

But the system's notifications weren't over:

[Destiny System Notification: The host has successfully and significantly changed the course of the Ninja World's fate, earning one draw.]

Uchiha Ying Yue paused in surprise, then realized that he really had been rather active lately. It was only natural that he'd significantly changed the future's course. He hadn't checked how much his Destiny Points had grown recently, either.

As Uchiha Ying Yue walked along the streets of Konoha, the Destiny System's notification still echoed in his mind. He knew this draw was a rare opportunity, one that might bring him a tremendous increase in power.

Uchiha Ying Yue thought, System, start the draw.

At his command, the Destiny System responded at once. A strange energy surged through Ying Yue's consciousness, as though he'd entered a space filled with possibilities. The system interface appeared in his mind, and the wheel began to spin slowly, the names of various abilities and items flickering across it.

Uchiha Ying Yue was filled with anticipation. He knew that whatever he drew, the reward would have a major impact on his growth.

As the wheel gradually slowed, it finally stopped on the name of an ability. The system's voice sounded in Ying Yue's mind once more:

[System draw in progress... Congratulations, host! You have drawn the ability—Professor of Ninjutsu!]

Uchiha Ying Yue paused. "Professor of Ninjutsu?" The ability surprised him. Wasn't that Sarutobi Hiruzen's title?

The system then explained how the ability worked:

[Professor of Ninjutsu: The host gains the talent of a Professor of Ninjutsu. This ability allows the host to quickly grasp and master the principles behind various ninjutsu. The host's learning speed and comprehension will increase significantly, and he will be able to teach these techniques to others with great efficiency.]

Uchiha Ying Yue considered the description carefully and gradually realized the ability's potential value.

This ability won't directly increase my combat strength, but it will help me understand and teach ninjutsu better, Ying Yue thought. That means I'll be able to learn new techniques quickly and teach them to others even faster.

This was quite a prize. With the Professor of Ninjutsu ability, he could master some high-level techniques faster and boost his combat strength. He might even be able to create his own ninjutsu someday.

Uchiha Ying Yue then opened his status panel to examine his attributes.

[Character: Uchiha Ying Yue]

[Identity: Ninja Academy student]

[Bloodlines: Senju Clan, Uchiha Clan]

[Kekkei Genkai: Sage Body 37%, Sharingan (not awakened), Eye Power 82%, Wood Release]

[Chakra: 3500, 3.5 cards]

[Special Abilities: Ninja World Dance King, Professor of Ninjutsu]

[Ninjutsu: Transformation Technique, Body Flicker Technique, Uchiha Style Taijutsu, Uchiha Style Shurikenjutsu, Wood Release: Wood Clone, Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence, Wood Release: Cutting Technique, Wood Release: Wood Locking Wall, Eight Inner Gates (not opened)]

[Destiny Points: 3460]

Looking at his status panel, Uchiha Ying Yue felt a surge of satisfaction. With the recent training and the Destiny System's help, his overall strength had improved significantly.

His Sage Body's awakening had reached 37%, while his Sharingan's eye power had increased to 82%. That meant he wasn't far from awakening the Sharingan.

Uchiha Ying Yue's chakra reserves had also increased substantially. They now stood at 3.5 cards, enough to support the use of more advanced ninjutsu.

His Destiny Points had shot up like a rocket lately. They had now reached 3460! At that moment, there was no doubt he'd become the center of attention in Konoha. Ying Yue was now a celebrity who could stir up a storm in the village!

At the same time, the newly acquired Professor of Ninjutsu ability was clearly displayed on his status panel, making Ying Yue realize just how much potential he had in ninjutsu.

Uchiha Ying Yue examined his status panel closely, gradually forming a plan for his next steps in training and development.

My chakra reserves are substantial now. I can try training in more advanced Wood Release techniques while continuing to improve my Sage Body and Sharingan, Ying Yue thought. The Sharingan especially—its eye power is already at 82%. Maybe I'll awaken it soon.

The Professor of Ninjutsu ability won't directly increase my combat strength, but it opens up new possibilities. I'll be able to try high-level ninjutsu much faster. Determination glimmered in Ying Yue's eyes.

Uchiha Ying Yue had previously tested his chakra affinities: Fire, Lightning, Water, Earth, and Wind—the Five Basic Nature Transformations. He had the Fire Release and Lightning Release affinities that the Uchiha Clan excelled in, as well as the Water Release and Earth Release affinities favored by the Senju Clan. He also had an uncommon Wind Release affinity, rarely seen among either the Uchiha or Senju bloodlines.

And with his Sage Body and Sage Eye, his Yin Release and Yang Release chakra affinities shouldn't be weak either. That meant he had all seven natures. Sarutobi Hiruzen was already a Shinobi Hero with his mastery of the Five Basic Nature Transformations. What did that make Ying Yue, with all seven? The Sage of Six Paths?

Uchiha Ying Yue stood quietly in the streets of Konoha, thinking back over everything that had happened.

Having survived this crisis of trust, Uchiha Ying Yue felt that the support of Mito Uzumaki had been a major reason the Konoha High Command hadn't targeted him despite his Senju and Uchiha bloodlines and his Wood Release.

Mito Uzumaki was the wife of the First, Senju Hashirama, and the sister-in-law of Senju Tobirama. Her status and influence in Konoha couldn't be ignored. Not only was she powerful, she was also the village's first Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

When Senju Tobirama had sacrificed himself to protect his subordinates during negotiations with Kumogakure, he had appointed Sarutobi Hiruzen as the Third before he died.

But Sarutobi Hiruzen had been only in his twenties at the time, and his strength had been no greater than that of an elite jonin. Neither his prestige nor his power had been enough to command the respect of the old veterans who had fought through the Warring States period.

However, Sarutobi Hiruzen had Mito Uzumaki's support. She had immense prestige and tremendous strength.

She had been the daughter of Uzumaki Ashina, the head of the Uzumaki Clan, and a genius of the clan. She had married Senju Hashirama through the alliance between the Uzumaki and Senju Clans.

He remembered how much the Nine-Tails had hated Mito Uzumaki in the original story. It showed how miserable the Nine-Tails had been when sealed inside her. Other Jinchūriki had to communicate with their Tailed Beasts and build a bond with them; obtaining their chakra wasn't easy.

Mito Uzumaki had powerful Sealing Jutsu. She could simply take chakra from the Nine-Tails whenever she wanted. To the Nine-Tails, it wasn't a request; it was an order. It was enslavement.

Even if someone had objected to Senju Tobirama choosing Sarutobi Hiruzen as the Third, they would probably have thought twice about going against Mito Uzumaki. She's been so busy taking chakra from the Nine-Tails that she forgot to take mine.

Without Mito Uzumaki's support, Sarutobi Hiruzen and his team—Shimura Danzō, Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Homura, and the others—might never have been able to take over Konoha's leadership so smoothly.

Mito Uzumaki's presence not only secured Sarutobi Hiruzen's position as Hokage but also ensured Konoha's stability and continuity.

It could be said that Mito Uzumaki had done them a great service. She wielded far-reaching influence over Konoha's leadership, and Sarutobi Hiruzen, Shimura Danzō, and the others had almost always supported her decisions without question.