I Order You to Apologize to the Three Techniques!

By the edge of the arena.

Mikami Yu stopped before the two teachers and casually formed hand seals with both hands, transforming himself into Teacher Himura. His movements were as smooth as silk.

"...Huh?"

Teacher Oki had only given him a casual glance before preparing to score him. Children from civilian backgrounds like Mikami Yu usually improved at a steady rate; it was difficult for them to make major breakthroughs in a short time. Oki had long known the extent of his abilities.

But...

All of a sudden, Teacher Oki paused. He first glanced at Himura beside him, then looked back at Mikami Yu and asked uncertainly, "Wait... you're Mikami Yu, right?"

"I'm Himura. What are you talking about, Teacher Oki?"

Mikami Yu spoke in a hoarse voice.

"Huh??"

Teacher Oki's eyes widened. He then looked at the real Himura. "Then who are you?"

"I'm Himura! Even if you can't tell us apart, you can at least see where we're standing, can't you?"

Teacher Himura helplessly clarified the situation. Then he carefully examined Mikami Yu, his expression wary. "I remember this student Mikami has always ranked first in the entire grade in academic classes, right? It was only his practical classes that held him back... Looks like he's worked very hard lately and improved a great deal."

Only then did Oki finally confirm Mikami Yu's identity and let out a breath. "Ha, honestly, I thought Teacher Himura had disguised himself as a student to play a joke on me... Not only does he look identical, even his chakra presence has been imitated so convincingly. That's incredible."

"Indeed."

Teacher Himura nodded. "Let's see his Clone Technique too."

Mikami Yu wasn't surprised by the result he had caused.

After all, the Transformation Technique with the "Form and Spirit" trait was no longer merely a simple illusion. It involved actual changes in form, similar to the Vanishing Facial Copy Technique Orochimaru would develop in the future.

If two Chunin could easily spot its flaws, then the Gala System was truly worthless.

As for the Clone Technique...

Although it had not gained a trait yet and was a little inferior to the Transformation Technique, it would definitely be enough to pass the test.

Two minutes later.

When Mikami Yu stepped down from the arena, he saw Nohara Rin clapping enthusiastically. "Wow, Yu, you're amazing! That Transformation Technique just now was incredible! Obito and I were both startled!"

"No, we weren't! It was only so-so."

Obito immediately denied it.

Nohara Rin let out a giggle, then looked at Mikami Yu and said seriously, "Really, I think even Asuma's Three Techniques aren't as good as yours. Maybe you can even take first place in this test, Yu!"

"That might be difficult..."

Mikami Yu shook his head, about to modestly say a few things.

Then he heard Kaimon Hyuga standing some distance away with his arms crossed, speaking sourly. "Hmph, he only improved a little at the Three Techniques. How could he possibly take first place? The practical sparring later is what really matters..."

"...Heh."

Mikami Yu couldn't be bothered to deal with Kaimon Hyuga and continued talking to Nohara Rin.

Having been ignored, Kaimon Hyuga was starting to lose his composure. "Hmph, some people can only practice these most basic, low-level Ninjutsu. They don't realize those techniques are completely useless. On the battlefield, they'd be seen through at a glance..."

"!"

Mikami Yu's eyelid twitched. He abruptly turned toward Kaimon Hyuga, like a starving wolf that had spotted delicious prey.

"...What are you doing?"

Kaimon Hyuga froze for a moment.

"You just said... the Three Techniques are no good, right?"

Mikami Yu narrowed his eyes slightly.

[Ding! Special event keywords detected. Limited-time mission triggered!]

[On the Ninja Academy's training ground, a member of the Hyuga Clan spoke rudely and denounced the Three Techniques as low-level Ninjutsu. These words greatly saddened the Three Transformation Technique Sisters, especially the Clone Technique. But they also knew they came from ordinary backgrounds, without the noble lineage and bloodline of the Fire Style: Fire Ball Jutsu. They could only hide in a corner and nurse their wounds in silence.]

[Please decide whether to take practical action and help the Three Techniques defend their dignity: Yes/No]

"Yes!"

Mikami Yu didn't hesitate for even a second.

A special event had appeared. What else was there to say?

Just do it!

At that moment.

He looked at Kaimon Hyuga with an even fiercer gaze and demanded, "Hyuga, what exactly did the Three Techniques ever do to you? What gives you the right to call them low-level Ninjutsu?! They're clearly so hardworking and so adorable... Diligently accompanying every child who has just begun learning Ninjutsu, like three gentle older sisters.

"Just because the Hyuga Family isn't skilled in Ninjutsu, does that mean you can insult them? No! Absolutely not!

"To deny the Three Techniques is to deny this test, deny the Konoha Ninja Academy's teaching principles and the meaning behind its founding, and deny Konoha's Will of Fire!

"So I demand that you apologize to the Three Techniques immediately, right now!"

"...Huh?"

Kaimon Hyuga was dumbfounded.

Apologize? Apologize for what?

The Three Techniques were the lowest-level E-Rank Ninjutsu. They were techniques the Byakugan could see through at a glance. Wasn't he simply stating the facts? How had denying the Will of Fire suddenly become such a huge accusation, making it seem as though the Hyuga Family was about to rebel?

Was this reasonable?

At this moment,

the Gala System's text box appeared in Mikami Yu's vision once more:

[Transformation Technique: Little Mikami, you... Sigh, actually, he isn't wrong. We really are the most ordinary of all Ninjutsu. The fact that you wanted to speak up for us is enough. An apology really doesn't matter.]

[Clone Technique: Hmph... Even though you're such a two-timing guy, you've finally said a few things that are pleasant to hear today. I won't argue with you this time.]

[Clone Technique Affection +2]

[Substitution Technique: Mikami...]

[Fire Style: Fire Ball Jutsu: Hmm, what you were discussing just now had nothing to do with me, right? I'm a C-Rank Ninjutsu... Never mind that, hurry up and fight! Beat that smug bastard senseless! What makes him think he can speak in the same tone as me?!]

[Clone Technique: Wait... Who are you? Why are you here with this guy?]

[Fire Style: Fire Ball Jutsu: ?]

Mikami Yu ignored the chatter of the various Ninjutsu and stepped forward, staring directly at Kaimon Hyuga. "Hey, are you deaf? Didn't you hear what I just said?"

"I..."

Kaimon Hyuga instinctively took a step back. "What if I don't apologize?"

"Then we'll duel!"

Mikami Yu took another step forward and declared righteously, "As you can see, I only know the Three Techniques, so I will use only the Three Techniques to defeat you. When that happens, you will have to bow and apologize to the Three Techniques in front of every student in the school!!"