Rikuto's Gift

Heaven knows what else Rikuto had prepared for her.

Thinking back to a sparring session, I remember the dazzling array of Ninjutsu scrolls that Tenten would install into the puppet every day.

Even Neji, who was extremely confident in his strength and believed he could easily defeat the Chunin the Ninja Academy, couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

"Tenten, Neji, great! We're even in the same team!"

Having already become Might Guy's apprentice and received a green training uniform from him, Rock Lee was filled with excitement.

Clenching his fists, he declared with fervent passion, "I feel my youth burning brightly! I've decided, I'm going to do a handstand and circle Konoha twenty times later!"

Tenten:"..."

Neji: "..."

"Croak, croak, croak..."

Both of them couldn't help but twitch their lips.

I felt several crows fly overhead.

But we're already used to Rock Lee's mindless enthusiasm.

"Hiss--"

"That guy, Rock Lee, is really lucky."

"Tsk tsk, my teammates are Tenten and Neji!"

The top two students in the grade have both been assigned to the same team!

"Don't say that. Although he's a bottom-of-the-class student and can't use Ninjutsu or Genjutsu, Rock Lee's Taijutsu is still very strong!"

"Indeed, that watermelon-headed guy may seem a bit dim-witted, but his Taijutsu is second only to Neji, a genius of the Hyuga Clan who possesses the Byakugan and is proficient in Gentle Fist!"

At the same time.

After listening to the Chunin teacher announce the class assignment results.

The group of students, who were already Genin but had just turned twelve, all erupted in excitement.

Rock Lee, who was at the bottom of his class but somehow managed to team up with Tenten and Neji, was filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment.

They chatted back and forth there.

For a moment, the classroom was in complete chaos.

It was incredibly noisy.

"Alright, some people may have objections to the group arrangements, but these are arrangements made by Third of adults, and must have been carefully considered..."

Seeing this.

The Chunin teacher on the podium was also somewhat helpless.

Grouping is something that can never satisfy everyone.

Moreover, the lineup of Team Three, consisting of Neji, Tenten, and Rock Lee, is indeed too strong compared to other groups.

But this was the Third Hokage's arrangement; he was merely responsible for announcing it.

"Next, everyone please wait here patiently. Your respective Jonin instructors will come to lead you away Jonin..."

Not long after--

One class after another...

They were Jonin the arriving instructors, Jonin.

The Team Three was no exception.

They weren't kept waiting long.

The Jonin was in charge of the Team Three arrived.

Moreover, the choice of candidate surprised the three of them quite a bit.

"Huh?"

"Teacher Kai?"

Looking at the green figure in front of him, who was dressed like a son to Rock Lee, it was clear that they were father and son.

Tenten, Neji, Rock Lee all stared wide-eyed.

I was extremely surprised.

Meanwhile, the other Genin were in the classroom.

Looking at the bizarre appearance of the Jonin who was in charge of Team Three.

They were all dumbfounded, and couldn't help but want to laugh, but they dared not show it too much because of the Jonin's dignity.

However, they were naturally unaware that the unassuming, rustic-looking Jonin before them was one of the strongest ninjas in Konoha.

"Haha, I didn't expect your Jonin to be me, did I? This is youth!" Might Guy gave a thumbs up, revealing his shiny white teeth.

Needless to say, Rock Lee is a disciple of great talent.

He was no stranger to Tenten Neji.

After all, Konoha isn't that big.

Over the past two years, while guiding Rock Lee in his spiritual practice, I have frequently encountered the two of them.

Thanks to Rikuto's reminder, Jonin and Neji, who knew that this unassuming Might Guy Tenten actually quite extraordinary, had both consulted him on Taijutsu.

"Then please guide me, Professor Kai!"

Tenten smiled.

She naturally acknowledged Might Guy's strength at 2.5.

With the guidance of the Rikuto, although she mainly specialized in Ninjutsu and Puppet Technique, she never neglected the training of Taijutsu.

In Rikuto's words, an excellent puppeteer must be well-rounded in "morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor," so how could he have such obvious shortcomings?

"No, no..."

Might Guy laughed loudly and said, "I know your strength very well..."

He was very clear about the strength of Tenten, Rock Lee, Neji.

It's also clear why the Third Hokage insisted on making him the Jonin instructor Jonin Team Three.

With their current strength, the entire Konoha, apart from a handful of elite Jonin for them.

Ordinary Jonin couldn't possibly control them.

Not to mention guidance.

"Come with me!"

Chapter 260 The Gift of the Rikuto

Training Ground Three.

In the lush, green forest.

Might Guy arrived here with Tenten, Neji, Rock Lee.

"Although we all already know each other, we've only just been assigned to a team and will be working together on missions for a long time to come, so let's have a formal introduction!"

Looking at the three young, spirited individuals, Might Guy smiled and said, "My name is Might Guy. I'm a Taijutsu- Jonin Might Guy. I don't know Genjutsu, and I'm not good at Ninjutsu either... What I like is challenging Kakashi Hatake and Chiya Rikuto... What I don't like... My dream is..."

Ever since hearing that Kakashi's Anbu squad was easily crushed by the Rikuto.

He has always been very interested in Rikuto.

Two years ago, while instructing Rock Lee on his cultivation, he even Taijutsu with Rikuto, who happened to be watching.

Unexpectedly, even after activating the Sixth Gate the Eight Gates Released, the Gate of View, he was still easily crushed by Rikuto.

From then on, Might Guy's training became even more frantic.

Now, another target for challenge has been added: Chiya Rikuto.

Of course, knowing his own limitations, he didn't really intend to completely surpass his opponent.

Instead, he was determined to defeat Rikuto in Taijutsu.

"My name is Tenten, I'm skilled in Puppet Technique, and the person I like is..."

After Might Guy finished saying 12, Tenten continued talking.

Her face flushed slightly, and her voice became barely audible.

But soon, clenching his fists and brimming with energy, he shouted, "My dream is to gain the approval of Rikuto and become the greatest puppeteer in the Shinobi World!"

"You like Rikuto? Then you have quite a few rivals!"

Neji looked at Tenten and gave a slight smile.

Thanks to Rikuto's help, he was freed from the shackles of Huixu B and learned the truth about his father's death.

Although he still couldn't let go of some things, he was generally much more cheerful than his former self, who was filled with hatred and resentment.

However, Tenten has more than one or two rivals in love.

He was well aware of Rikuto's "lofty ambitions".

That Hinata, the heir to the Yamanaka Clan, has always had a close relationship with Tenten...

The three are best friends, but also fierce rivals.

Privately, none of them were willing to be outdone, and they were all holding their breath and desperately cultivating their skills.

They want to outdo everyone else.

"The greatest puppeteer in the Shinobi World? That's quite an amazing dream..."

Might Guy smiled and nodded.

A thumbs-up indicates approval.

He was well aware of this, with the help of the Chiya Rikuto.

Over the years, Tian Tenten has honed his Puppet Technique to perfection, achieving unparalleled proficiency and remarkable performance in all aspects. He has reached a height that countless people can never reach in their entire lives.

It is not impossible to achieve this goal in the future.

"And Neji you, Neji...?"

"My name is Neji Hyuga. I enjoy training and meditation. There are many things I dislike, but nothing I particularly hate... The person I want to challenge is Chiya Rikuto. My dream is to surpass the ancestors of the Hyuga Clan and prove myself..."

Neji Hyuga did not refuse.

He gazed at the azure sky and the leisurely white clouds.

Clenching his fist, his gaze filled with determination, he said in a deep voice, "Furthermore, I have another ambition or goal that I must fulfill: to avenge my father's death at the Kumogakure!"

"Yeah?"

Might Guy nodded.

Looking at Neji's resolute face, he understood.

He naturally knew something about Hizashi Hyuga's situation.

Deep down, he was naturally strongly opposed to it.

But that was, after all, a decision made by the higher-ups and the Hyuga Clan.

He didn't know what to say.

"Then it's my turn..."

Rock Lee, standing to the side, didn't think much of it.

Full of enthusiasm, he said excitedly, "My name is Rock Lee. I know neither Ninjutsu nor Genjutsu. The people I want to challenge are Neji and Rikuto..."

"My dream is to prove to the world that even without Ninjutsu and Genjutsu, one can still become a great ninja!"

"Oh? Is everything here?"

Rock Lee, brimming with enthusiasm, had just finished speaking.