Sleep Through Class, Pee During Breaks

"Hyuga Satoru is getting more and more outrageous!"

In class, Fujino Daikichi looked at Hyuga Satoru sleeping with his head on the desk and felt a headache coming on.

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

Sleep through class, pee during breaks!

What was wrong with you? You were a ninja from the prestigious Hyuga clan!

Uchiha Rin, who also came from a prestigious clan, ranked first in every subject and competed with Kakashi for the top spot. Then there was Hyuga Iroha. Though her talent was slightly inferior to theirs, she 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, next class, I should steep some goji berries in my thermos."

If Hyuga Satoru knew what Fujino Daikichi was thinking, he would definitely cry injustice. I might sleep through class every day, but I work very hard after school!

Upgrading Electromagnetic Force required experience points. Did he expect me not to go back and grind all night, but instead cosplay Blade Storm in the classroom during the day?

Lately, he had been slacking off every day.

He had caught enough fish to last several days.

He had also piled up a bunch of ore, just waiting to be exchanged for money!

His Electromagnetic Force experience had gone up by a chunk too. Wasn't that much better than listening to him drone on?

"Ah, that felt good..."

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

"Huh? Class is over?"

"Satoru, you're so brave!"

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

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

Hyuga Satoru came to a realization.

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

Although they were both from the Hyuga clan, his relationship with Iroha was far from good.

During this time, Hyuga Iroha had approached him more than once, accusing him of disgracing the prestigious Hyuga name. She had even righteously challenged him, wanting to prove that the Hyuga Branch Family was not full of slackers like the other students said.

Of course, Hyuga Satoru had not agreed, because he was afraid he would kill her with one palm strike!

He had noticed that Hyuga Iroha's Chakra reserves had been increasing rapidly lately, almost reaching the level of a Genin. But the problem was, it simply was not enough in his eyes.

He had not been idle lately either. His LV1 Electromagnetic Force experience had risen by a large amount, his physical fitness had improved greatly, and he could instantly cast Magnetic Storm Palm.

Gentle Fist against Magnetic Storm Palm would be a complete beatdown. He was genuinely afraid that one slip would leave Iroha unable to get back up.

Recently, Hyuga Satoru's physical training had reached an almost harsh level, because he had discovered that strengthening his body enhanced his own Biological Magnetic Field, while a stronger Biological Magnetic Field in turn increased his control over Electromagnetic Force.

However, he had gradually discovered that this feedback had a limit. It was as though an invisible gate was blocking his deeper exploration of Electromagnetic Force.

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

The authority corresponding to LV1 Electromagnetic Force was limited. It could not be increased without end.

Levels should correspond to the authority unlocked by Electromagnetic Force. The higher the level, the greater the authority. Abilities like handcrafting Nuclear Bombs or dragging planets with bare hands were basically high-level abilities. He still had a long way to go.

After school.

Hyuga Satoru returned to that large river.

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

It was still the same three-part routine.

Fishing, panning for ore, grinding levels.

Hyuga Satoru stood amid the rushing river, the water rising past his knees.

Two long, thin metal spikes slowly rotated 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 struggled forward.

This was Hyuga Satoru's version 2.0 for efficiently grinding levels.

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

During this period, Hyuga Satoru's body had already gotten used to the old three-part routine.

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

If he did not come up with something new, who knew how long it would take before he leveled up?

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

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

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

Electromagnetic Adsorption.

The soles of his feet firmly adhered to the mud 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.

After who knew how many rounds, the distant sun had gradually sunk toward the horizon, and dusk dyed the sky orange-red.

Hyuga Satoru estimated that he had done enough for the day. He struggled out of the river and onto the bank, and just as he was about to sort through the ore, he faintly heard slapping sounds drifting over from the forest.

Hyuga Satoru was instantly startled.

Was it an illusion?

No. Though the sound was not loud, it was definitely real.

Hyuga Satoru quietly activated his Byakugan.

Through the Byakugan's vision, he clearly saw a petite girl roughly several dozen meters away, earnestly practicing Taijutsu against a wooden post.

Her bandage-wrapped palms struck the wooden post with clear, rhythmic blows.

Hyuga Satoru frowned slightly.

He knew this person.

The obsessive grinder in class who competed with Kakashi.

During the last Shuriken throwing test, he still vividly remembered how she and Kakashi had competed against each other.

Her name seemed to be...

Uchiha Rin?

As expected of an obsessive grinder. She was still training so late?

Hyuga Satoru clicked his tongue, lightened his movements, and tried his best not to be discovered.

It seemed he had come too far upstream while panning for ore this time. He had basically searched all of the lower reaches of the Naka River, and this time he had gradually reached the middle reaches, too close to the Uchiha territory.

Hyuga Satoru could not help complaining inwardly.

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

Did you think you were me, able to grind experience just by slacking off?

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

"Who's there?!"

The instant the voice fell, a Shuriken shot fiercely toward Hyuga Satoru!