Kawaki Aoba smiled. "It's only that I have more opportunities for training and experience. I'll still need to seek guidance from you and Senior Shisui in the future."
Neji shook his head slightly. "Your talent and combat insight already surpass mine. There's no need to be overly modest."
Yuhi Shinku said, "Training opportunities are rare. Make the most of them. Train diligently, but also steadily accumulate combat experience. Never rush for quick results."
"I understand, Sensei."
Yuhi Shinku nodded. "The squad has no mission today. You may report to the Special Training Team on your own, familiarize yourself with the environment, and begin your specialized training."
"Alright."
The three parted ways, and Kawaki Aoba followed the directions straight toward the Konoha Elite Special Training Base.
Upon reaching the entrance, two Jonin guards blocked his path and spoke sternly. "Stop. This is the Konoha Elite Special Training Base. Entry is forbidden to anyone not registered as a member."
Kawaki Aoba said, "New Special Training Team member Kawaki Aoba, reporting in."
After checking the roster, one of the Jonin nodded slightly. "We have received the Hokage's orders. Kawaki Aoba, you are permitted entry.
Come with me. I'll show you around the base and explain the training rules."
"Thank you for your trouble, Senior."
Following the guard Jonin into the base, he saw spacious training grounds, ninjutsu practice rooms, taijutsu sparring platforms, and chakra precision training zones. Quite a few young elite ninjas were training hard, their presences sharp as blades and the atmosphere solemn.
As they walked, the guard Jonin explained, "The Special Training Team gathers at six every morning. Two hours of basic physical conditioning and chakra control training, ninjutsu specialization in the morning, live combat drills in the afternoon, then review, summaries, and independent training at night. Absences are forbidden