Konoha's Hextech Ninja

Konoha has numerous training grounds, including many exclusive training grounds for ninja clans and departments.

Different training grounds will naturally have different terrains, environments, and so on.

Since Yagami Yoichi was unfamiliar with this area, he naturally followed Umino Ikkaku's advice.

Upon arriving at the training ground, Umino Ikkaku looked at Yagami Yoruichi and said, "Shall we begin now? Let's have a direct battle. Let me see your level first so I can devise a training plan for you. Don't worry about hurting me; just use your full strength."

"it is good."

Yoruichi Yagami was well aware of her own skill level.

Although in terms of physical ability alone, he is considered one of the best among Chunin.

However, in physical combat, physical fitness is only one of the factors that affect the outcome. More important factors are proficiency, skills, combat awareness, and so on.

In these aspects, a seasoned Chunin is far superior to Yagami Yoruichi, a child who has only recently begun learning taijutsu.

Moreover, Ikkaku Umino's physical abilities might not be inferior to Yoruichi Yagami's.

After all, he was an adult ninja. As long as he didn't have any serious injuries or illnesses, his physical condition wouldn't be too bad after normal training.

Therefore, when Umino Ikkaku challenged Yagami Yoruichi to go all out, Yagami Yoruichi did not choose to hold back her strength.

Chakra is attached to the hands and feet.

Yagami Yoruichi's speed and strength increased dramatically in an instant, and she rushed towards Umino Ichigo like a cannonball.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

In the blink of an eye, the two had already exchanged blows more than a dozen times.

Just as predicted, all of Yagami Yoruichi's attacks were easily blocked by Umino Ikkaku.

It looked effortless, as if it hadn't taken any effort at all.

But only Ikkaku Umino himself knew how surprised he was.

"Such strength, such speed! Even with chakra enhancement, this physical ability is simply incredible for a child of this age!"

Umino Ikkaku was secretly amazed: "This physical ability is already stronger than most Chunin. And this feeling of chakra... is it just my imagination? I feel like this kid's chakra level is already at the Jonin level?"

While surprised, Umino couldn't help but feel fortunate.

Fortunately, when he saw that Yoruichi Yagami was charging forward at an unbelievable speed, he immediately used his full strength, thus avoiding embarrassment.

It would be incredibly embarrassing to be injured by a kid who just entered the ninja academy!

Even so, Ikkaku Umino has to give it her all to maintain a seemingly relaxed and carefree demeanor.

After exchanging blows for a while, Umino Ikkaku took advantage of a punch exchange with Yagami Yoru to leap back a distance, thus stopping the fight.

"Alright! Let's stop for a moment!"

After seeing that Yagami Yoruichi had stopped, Umino Ikkaku approached her and said, "I have a general understanding of your level. Considering that your mission is short-term, I'd like to confirm what your main training objective is."

"It's a practical test in the monthly exam." Yagami Yoruichi didn't hide anything and said directly, "I made a promise with the teacher to get first place in this monthly exam. But my foundation is too weak compared to the students from the ninja clan, and I'm not confident that I can get first place."

"The first-year monthly exam, in terms of practical assessment, mainly focused on Konoha Fluid Techniques," Unno Ikkaku said in surprise. "Are there any geniuses in your class who can threaten you?"

According to Umino Ikkaku, in terms of physical skills alone, Yagami Yoruichi's proficiency in physical skills is not high, and her combat awareness and other aspects are not outstanding.

But with that incredible physical ability alone, he could sweep aside everyone in his grade by throwing bricks with all his might.

“Kakashi Hatake,” Yoruichi Yagami said, “His strength is very high, and I’m not confident I can beat him.”

So far, Yoruichi Yagami has not fought against Kakashi Hatake or Might Guy. Only a fight will tell who is stronger.

However, judging from their performances, Yagami Yoruichi was not confident of defeating either of them.

To ensure she could take first place, Yagami Yoruichi reluctantly spent most of her savings to hire Umino Ikkaku as her sparring partner and create a training plan tailored to her.

While Nobuyuki Imai is certainly a responsible and good teacher, he has to teach a class of dozens of students, so it's impossible for him to attend to every single detail.

On the contrary, hiring a paid one-on-one coach allows you to focus all your energy on yourself, which maximizes your improvement in a short period of time.

"Lord White Fang's son? I've heard people talk about him; he's said to be a very rare genius." Unno Ikkaku suddenly realized.

After a moment's thought, Umino Ikkaku said, "So, your main goal is to improve your physical skills and combat techniques in the short term. Considering your age, I suggest you don't take any too aggressive approaches; building a solid foundation is more important. Of course, I will develop a training plan that takes into account both your foundation and the improvement of your physical abilities."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, senior." Yagami Yoruichi smiled.

The significance of paying ninjas for sparring and guidance lies here.

Chapter 9 Sakumo Hatake: This kid is very talented

As an experienced Chunin, Ikkaku Umino naturally took Yoruichi Yagami's actual situation into account when formulating the training plan.

After inquiring about Yagami Yoruichi's physical condition, schedule, and many other details, Umino Ikkaku quickly drafted a preliminary training outline.

"This is a preliminary outline. I will complete the details over the next two days. I will accompany you throughout the training this weekend. From Monday to Friday next week, you can train according to the plan I have given you."

Umino Ikkaku explained the training plan to Yagami Yoruichi, then said, "Now, let's talk about your performance in the previous battle. After each training session and battle, you need to think as much as possible, summarize your mistakes, and find out what needs to be improved. This is how you improve quickly. You just made a few common mistakes that beginners often make..."

Under the guidance of Umino Ikkaku, Yagami Yoruichi's mastery of Konoha Fluid Technique improved rapidly.

The improvement from just one morning of training was far greater than what one week of training at the Ninja Academy could achieve.

This made Yagami Yoruichi exclaim that the money was well spent!

Of course, this may also be related to Ikkaku Umino's personality; an ordinary ninja might not be so serious.

Judging from Iruka Umino's behavior in the original work, he is a generous and warm-hearted person, which is very likely influenced by his father, Ichika Umino.

Whether it was luck or not, at least for Yagami Yoruichi, the tens of thousands of ryo 'sparring fee' was indeed extremely cost-effective.

During their lunch break, Yagami Yoruichi and Umino Ikkaku found an open space at the edge of the training field and ate a simple bento box.

“Your physical fitness is excellent, and your chakra reserves are enormous,” Ikkaku Umino said while eating. “If you’re willing to put in the effort, you can try increasing your training volume. With your physical abilities, six to eight hours of taijutsu training every day won’t hinder your physical growth.”

The practical training at the Ninja Academy lasts about three hours.

In other words, following Umino Ikkaku's advice, Yagami Yoruichi would train for three to five hours every day after school, until late at night.

This will certainly be very hard work, but Yagami Yoruichi only hesitated slightly before nodding and saying, "Please, senior, make a training plan for me according to this schedule."

"High-intensity training requires adequate nutrition." Umino Ikkaku looked at Yagami Yoruichi and reminded her, "At your age, it's best to ensure you get enough milk and meat."

Yagami Yoruichi was taken aback, then looked troubled.

The village provides a considerable amount of subsidies to orphans.

But it's just enough to make a living.

For Yoruichi Yagami, wanting to "eat well" is definitely a considerable burden given her financial situation.

Looking for ways to make money?

Leaving aside Yoruichi Yagami's business acumen from her previous life, most of them require start-up capital.

At Yagami Yoruichi's current age, it's difficult for her to accomplish things that would earn her a lot of money.

"What's wrong?" Umino Ikkaku noticed that Yagami Yoruichi's expression was off and immediately asked, "If there's a problem, you can ask."

"It's nothing," Yagami Yoruichi shook her head and said, "I'm just thinking about how to make more money."

"I'm sorry." Umino Ikkaku finally realized that the child in front of him had a special situation, and quickly apologized, "I forgot about your situation."

He also realized that the expenses of ninja training were enormous.

Yagami Yoruichi is only a first-year student, so she doesn't have many expenses yet.

The expenses will skyrocket once the second semester begins and students start learning kunai and shuriken throwing.

Ninja tools cost money!

Even the most basic kunai and shuriken, though not expensive, are consumables that need to be replaced frequently, representing a long-term fixed expense.

As for the more expensive explosive tags, soldier pills, and so on, those would be a considerable burden for ordinary genin, let alone for a child like Yoruichi Yagami who lives off the village's subsidies.

After a morning of training, Umino Ikkaku developed a strong liking for this earnest, hardworking, and talented child, and was willing to help Yagami Yoruichi if he could.

After thinking for a moment, Umino Ikkaku said, "You're still in school, so you can't take on ninja requests. All you can do is do some odd jobs or find a part-time job. Although you're a bit young, you should be able to give it a try. I'll keep an eye out for suitable opportunities for you."

Yagami Yoruichi did not refuse and nodded, saying, "Then I'll have to trouble you, senior. If I ever become a ninja, I will definitely repay you."

“I’m not doing this for your reward.” Umino Ikkaku smiled.

Yoruichi Yagami didn't respond, but silently kept this favor in her heart.

After finishing their bento and resting for a while, Yagami Yoruichi suggested continuing training.

Ikkaku Umino, of course, did not object and continued to train Yoruichi Yagami in physical combat.

In the afternoon, many more people arrived at the training ground.

There are ninjas who have completed their missions and are on leave.

There were also students from the ninja academy.

Some children who haven't even entered ninja academy have started ninja training ahead of time under the guidance of their ninja parents.

A corner of the training field.

Two white-haired ninjas walked side by side.

The middle-aged man's gaze swept across the training ground, lingering on Yoruichi Yagami for a moment.

"Kakashi, isn't that your classmate?" Sakumo Hatake gestured in the direction of Yoruichi Yagami: "I remember seeing him on the first day of school registration."

"Ah, yes." Kakashi Hatake, wearing a mask that obscured his expression, said calmly, "His physical abilities are strong, but that's about it. If it weren't for the school's rules, I could easily defeat him."

The rule of the ninja academy's practical training is that only the techniques taught in the school are allowed.

However, Kakashi Hatake's current forte is not taijutsu, but rather the swordsmanship passed down in the Hatake clan, as well as earth and lightning ninjutsu.

Kakashi, who mastered several ninjutsu and the Hatake sword technique in his first year, was undoubtedly the number one genius in that year's Ninja Academy.

He would naturally be arrogant and look down on his classmates.

"Don't be too proud, Kakashi." Sakumo Hatake knew his son well and said with a smile, "Your talent is indeed remarkable for learning ninjutsu so early. But your classmate probably just hasn't had the opportunity to learn ninjutsu. If he had the means to learn ninjutsu, he might not be any worse than you."

Compared to the still-naive Kakashi, Sakumo Hatake understood the 'rules' of Konoha Village much better, which largely meant that even talented commoner ninjas without a background found it difficult to truly realize their potential and become strong.

The limited access to learning ninjutsu greatly restricted the development of ordinary ninjas.

Since he rose to fame during the Second Shinobi World War and became a highly respected and powerful figure in Konoha, he has always wanted to change this situation.