Graduation Ceremony

From the very beginning, he had seen through her intentions!

If she had spoken properly and sincerely, then for old times' sake, Yang Ming might have given her a hand. But now? Dream on!

With that, Yang Ming gave a cold smile and left at once!

"Yuexia, Yuexia... Perhaps you think I want to use you. In truth, I do have such thoughts. A talent like you—after missing my first chance, I absolutely cannot miss a second. I never expected Lord Grass Shadow to value you so highly. So what if you saw through my intentions? After all, I was the one who raised you. A five-year-old child being a little prideful is nothing. One day, I'll win you over."

Watching Yang Ming's departing figure, Gong Lizi's lips curled into a cold smile.

She was not surprised that her intentions had been seen through. After all, Yang Ming was no ordinary person. But no matter how remarkable he was, in her eyes, he was still only a five-year-old child. Sooner or later, he would be persuaded.

After Yang Ming left, he no longer had the mood to visit the construction site. With a woman like Gong Lizi around, he could only wait a few days before going again.

He returned to the hotel, packed his belongings, bought himself a new outfit, and prepared for the graduation ceremony three days later.

For secrecy's sake, the graduation ceremony would be held in the form of a school celebration. On the surface, it was a school-wide celebration for everyone; in secret, it was Yang Ming's graduation ceremony. After all, this was simply too shocking!

A five-year-old genin—across the entire ninja world, only Konoha's Kakashi had achieved such a feat.

And Kakashi had graduated in the latter half of the year, while Yang Ming had graduated in the first half, even earlier than Kakashi.

What did that mean? An unparalleled genius—another Kakashi-like prodigy had been born. His future was boundless, and he might even surpass Kakashi.

If other nations learned of this, the Grass Ninja would face enormous trouble.

As the Grass Shadow, he had naturally considered everything carefully. Yang Ming understood this as well, so he agreed.

The payment Chong Chunyi had promised Master Huo Xuan had arrived: three hundred thousand ryo in total. It was a huge sum, enough for him to live extravagantly for quite some time.

But it was still not enough. If he could not find the Crystal Phoenix Fruit, he would have to buy it. Buying it required money, so Yang Ming's desire for money had risen once more.

Of course, for now, he first needed to leave the Grass Ninja Village.

Over the next few days, he familiarized himself with the mysteries of the Intermediate Sage Body and Intermediate Monstrous Strength, practicing them over and over. He also trained in three Wood Release ninjutsu: Wood Release: Wood Locking Wall, Wood Release: Four Pillar Prison, and Wood Release: Cutting Sprigs Technique!

In terms of power, these three Wood Release ninjutsu were only C-rank techniques. But when used with Yang Ming's Intermediate Sage Body, they possessed B-rank power. And if the Cutting Sprigs Technique was used well, it could become a trump card!

Over those days, Yang Ming familiarized himself with these abilities, training the ninjutsu until he became proficient and mastered them before finally stopping.

Meanwhile, over those three days, the entire ninja academy was in an uproar!

A school celebration was not something that could be held casually. Usually, one was only held after the village won a war, produced some genius expert, or achieved something major, in order to inspire the newly graduated ninjas.

"I heard that Lord Grass Shadow reached an agreement with the daimyo, granting us more resources and authority. The village will be completely transformed in the future."

Gang Qingtai spoke excitedly.

"As expected of Lord Grass Shadow!"

Hearing this, everyone could not help but marvel.