Sleeping in Class, Peeing After Class

"Hyuga Satoru was getting more and more outrageous!"

In class, Fujino Daikichi stared at Hyuga Satoru, who was slumped over his desk asleep, and felt a headache coming on.

In all his years of teaching, he had never encountered such a lazy Hyuga student. Lately, his impression of Hyuga Satoru could basically be summed up in one sentence.

Sleeping in class, peeing after class!

Was there something wrong with you? You were a ninja from the prestigious Hyuga Household!

Uchiha Rin, who also came from a prestigious household, excelled in every subject and competed with Kakashi for first place. Then there was Hyuga Iroha. Though his talent was slightly inferior to theirs, he worked exceptionally hard and could still be considered a genius.

Only you...

Fujino Daikichi felt that his hair loss had gotten worse lately. At this rate, the bald patch on top of his head would spread even farther...

"Sigh, I should steep some goji berries in my thermos before the next class!"

If Hyuga Satoru knew what Fujino Daikichi was thinking, he would definitely cry out in protest. I may sleep in class every day, but I work hard after school!

Upgrading Electromagnetic Force required experience points. Was he supposed to skip grinding all night at home and cosplay Blade Storm in the classroom during the day?

He had been slacking off every day lately.

He had caught enough fish to eat for several days.

He had also piled up a heap of ore. All that remained was to exchange it for money!

His Electromagnetic Force experience had risen by another chunk too. Wasn't that far better than listening to the teacher drone on?

"Ah, that felt good..."

Hyuga Satoru stretched lazily, wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth, and turned to see Anko eating dango while looking at him with admiration.

"Huh? Class was over?"

"Satoru, you're seriously brave!"

Anko said admiringly, "Teacher Fujino stared at you for a long time before class ended!"

"No wonder I suddenly felt a chill down my back while I was sleeping."

Hyuga Satoru finally understood.

Just then, Hyuga Satoru suddenly sensed an unfriendly gaze. Turning his head, he saw Hyuga Iroha staring coldly at him from the seat in front.

Though they were both from the Hyuga Household, his relationship with Iroha could hardly be called good.

During this time, Hyuga Iroha had sought him out more than once, accusing him of disgracing the prestigious Hyuga Household. He had even righteously demanded a challenge, intending to prove that the Hyuga branch family was not made up of slackers, as their classmates claimed.

Of course, Hyuga Satoru would not agree, because he was afraid he might kill him with one palm strike!

He had noticed that Hyuga Iroha's chakra reserves had been increasing rapidly lately, almost reaching Genin level. But the problem was, it simply was not enough to impress him.

Hyuga Satoru had not been idle during this period either. His LV1 Electromagnetic Force experience had increased by a huge amount, his physical fitness had greatly improved, and he could now cast Magnetic Storm Palm instantly.

Gentle Fist against Magnetic Storm Palm? It would be a one-sided beating. He really was afraid that one careless strike would leave Iroha unable to get back up.

Recently, Hyuga Satoru had pushed his physical training to an almost harsh degree, because he had discovered that improving his physical condition strengthened his biological magnetic field. In turn, a stronger biological magnetic field enhanced his control over Electromagnetic Force.

However, he gradually discovered that this feedback had a limit. It was as if an invisible gate was blocking him from exploring Electromagnetic Force on a deeper level.

Hyuga Satoru guessed that this was probably due to his level.

LV1 Electromagnetic Force only came with so much authority. It could not be enhanced without limit.

Levels likely corresponded to the authority unlocked by Electromagnetic Force. The higher the level, the greater the authority. Abilities like crafting nuclear bombs by hand or dragging planets with bare hands were probably all high-level powers. He still had a long road ahead.

After school.

Hyuga Satoru returned to that great river once more.

He had basically searched through the river area where he had previously panned for ore, so this time, he came farther upstream.

It was still the same three-part routine.

Catching fish, panning for ore, grinding experience.

Hyuga Satoru stood amid the rushing river, the water reaching above his knees.

Two long, thin metal rods slowly revolved around his body.

Unlike before, two long iron plates were tied behind Hyuga Satoru with ropes and submerged in the river, dragging against his body as he moved forward with difficulty.

This was Hyuga Satoru's version 2.0 for efficiently grinding experience and leveling up.

He had magnetized the metal plates, allowing them to attract metallic ores from the riverbed and greatly improving his mining efficiency.

Over this period, Hyuga Satoru's body had already grown accustomed to the old three-part routine.

The rate at which Electromagnetic Force increased was as slow as a crawling turtle!

If he did not come up with something new, who knew how long it would take to level up.

Hyuga Satoru walked through the rapid current like this. Whenever he grew tired or sleepy, he stopped to rest for a while.

Once his stamina had mostly recovered, he began the second round.

To keep himself from being swept away by the current, he had also developed a new ability.

Electromagnetic Adhesion.

The soles of his feet clung tightly to the silt beneath the riverbed, stabilizing his body against the constant impact of the current.

Because he had added another application, the rate at which his Electromagnetic Force experience increased rose slightly as well.

He went on like this for who knew how many rounds. The distant sun had gradually sunk toward the horizon, and dusk dyed the sky orange-red.

Figuring he had done enough for the day, Hyuga Satoru struggled out of the river and onto the bank. Just as he was about to sort out his ore, he faintly heard a series of smacking sounds coming from the forest.

Hyuga Satoru was suddenly startled.

Was it an illusion?

No. The sound was faint, but it was definitely real.

Hyuga Satoru quietly activated his Byakugan.

Through the Byakugan's field of vision, he clearly saw a petite girl roughly several dozen meters away, earnestly training her taijutsu against a wooden post.

Her bandage-wrapped palms struck the post with a clear, steady rhythm.

Hyuga Satoru frowned slightly.

He knew this person.

That training maniac in class who competed with Kakashi.

He still vividly remembered how she and Kakashi had competed with each other during the last shuriken-throwing test.

Her name seemed to be...

Uchiha Rin?

As expected of a training maniac. She was still training so late?

Hyuga Satoru clicked his tongue, lightened his movements, and tried not to let her discover him.

It seemed that this mining spot was too far upstream. He had basically searched the lower reaches of the Naka River, and while panning for ore this time, he had made his way to the middle reaches, too close to the Uchiha clan grounds.

Hyuga Satoru could not help grumbling inwardly.

You were an Uchiha. Why weren't you training properly at the training grounds? Why had you run into the forest to train?

Did you think you were me, able to gain experience just by catching fish?

Just as he was carefully retreating, a sharp cry suddenly rang out from the forest.

"Who's there?!"

The instant the voice fell, a shuriken shot viciously toward Hyuga Satoru!