Konoha's Hextech Ninja

The receptionist pulled out a form, quickly filled in the task requirements, and then handed it to Yagami Yoruichi: "Sign here and show me your student ID."

Yagami Yoruichi took out her student ID and handed it over, then signed her name on the mission sheet. After completing the entrustment procedures, she left the mission hall and headed to the training ground for training.

Chapter 8 Iruka's Father

Time flies.

Before you know it, it's the weekend.

Early in the morning, Yagami Yoruichi couldn't wait to arrive at the mission hall, eager to see who had accepted the sparring mission she had posted.

After waiting for a while, a ninja arrived after being notified.

"Hello, I'm Umino Ikkaku, currently a Chunin, specializing in Konoha-style taijutsu and shuriken throwing." The slender ninja wearing a Konoha headband smiled at Yagami Yoruichi and said, "You're the one who commissioned this mission?"

A corner of Umino?

Yagami Yoruichi was stunned. Wasn't this Iruka's father?

During the Nine-Tails' rampage, the couple, Umino Ikkaku and Umino, who were both Jonin, died in the Nine-Tails' attack while protecting their village and children.

At this time, is Ikkaku Umino still a Chunin?

Yoruichi Yagami was surprised, but she remained outwardly calm and nodded, saying, "Senior Ikkaku Umino, I am Yoruichi Yagami, a first-year student at the Ninja Academy. I'll be grateful if you could guide me through my training for the next three weeks."

"A first-year student?" Umino Ikkaku had guessed when he saw Yagami Yoruichi's age, but he was still somewhat surprised when he confirmed it.

Are all ninja academy students this curly now?

Do they start hiring tutors for extra training as early as first grade?

However, being a competent ninja, he did not show his surprise. Instead, he asked Yagami Yoruichi, "Your mission assignment says that you need to undergo training in both Konoha-style taijutsu and shuriken throwing? Is there a primary and secondary focus? Or are the two trainings roughly equal in importance?"

Yagami Yoruichi said without hesitation, "Focus on Konoha-style taijutsu. Once our stamina is depleted, we'll move on to shuriken throwing training."

“In that case, I suggest we go to Training Ground 12. The terrain there is more suitable,” Umino Ikkaku suggested at the right moment.

Konoha has a number of remnants, and each has two dedicated training grounds.

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

Since Yagami Yoruichi was unfamiliar with this matter, 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 start with 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 qualities alone, he is considered one of the best among the Chunin.

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

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

Moreover, Ikkaku Umino's physical attributes are not necessarily 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 forced Yagami Yoruichi to use her full strength, Yagami Yoruichi did not choose to hold back.

Chakra was attached to his hands and feet.

Yoruichi Yagami's speed and strength increased dramatically in an instant, and she shot towards Umino's corner 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, for a child this age, this physical ability is simply incredible!"

Umino Ikkaku was secretly amazed: "This physical quality is already stronger than most Chunin. And this feeling of chakra... is it an illusion? 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 too embarrassing to be injured by a kid who has just entered the ninja academy!

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

After exchanging blows for a while, Umino Ikkaku took the opportunity of exchanging punches with Yagami Yoruichi to leap back a distance and call a halt to the fight.

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

After watching Yagami Yoruichi stop, Umino Ikkaku approached her and said, "I have a general understanding of your level. Considering that your mission assignment is short-term, I would like to confirm what the main goal of this training is?"

"The monthly exam is a practical test." 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 exams, in terms of practical skills, mainly focused on Konoha-style taijutsu," Unno Ikkaku said in surprise. "Are there any geniuses in your class who could threaten you?"

In Umino's opinion, in terms of physical skills alone, Yoruichi Yagami's proficiency in physical combat is not high, and her fighting spirit and other aspects are not outstanding either.

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

“Kakashi Hatake,” Yoruichi Yagami said, “He is very strong. 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 and who is weaker.

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

In order to ensure that she could win first place, Yagami Yoruichi reluctantly spent most of her savings to hire Umino Ikkaku as her sparring partner and tailor a training plan for her.

While Nobuyuki Imai is certainly a responsible and good teacher, he is, after all, teaching a class of dozens of students, so it is impossible for him to take care of every 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 spoke up: "So, your main goal is to improve your physical skills and combat techniques in the short term. Considering your age, I suggest not taking too drastic measures; building a solid foundation is more important. Of course, I will create a training plan that takes into account both your foundation and the improvement of your physical abilities."

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

This is the significance of paying ninjas to spar and provide guidance.

Chapter 9 Sakumo Hatake: This child 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 over the next two days. 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 battles. 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-ryu taijutsu improved rapidly.

The improvement from just one morning of training is far greater than what one week of training at the ninja academy can achieve.

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

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

From Umino Iruka's behavior in the original work, we can see that he has a generous and warm-hearted personality, which is very likely influenced by his father, Umino Ichika.

Regardless of whether it's a legitimate or fraudulent arrangement, the 'training fee' of tens of thousands of taels is indeed extremely cost-effective.

During their lunch break, Yagami Yoruichi and Umino Ikkaku found an open space on the edge of the training field and ate some simple bento boxes.

“Your physical fitness is excellent, and your chakra reserves are enormous,” Ikkaku Umino said while eating. “If you’re willing to put in the hard work, you can try increasing your training intensity. With your physical attributes, 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 suggestion, 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 trouble you, senior, to 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 Yoichi 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 significant burden given her financial situation.

How to make money?

Leaving aside Yoruichi Yagami's business acumen from her previous life, most of them required initial funding.

At Yagami Yoruichi's current age, it's very difficult for her to accomplish things that can make 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."

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

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

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

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

When the second semester begins and students start learning kunai and shuriken throwing, expenses will skyrocket.

Ninja tools all 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 something that a child like Yoruichi Yagami, who lives off village subsidies, could not afford.

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."

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

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

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

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

Of course, Ikkaku Umino wouldn't object and continued physical training with Yoruichi Yagami.

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

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

There are also students from ninja academies.

Some children who haven't even entered ninja academies are starting ninja training early 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 Yagami Yoruichi for a moment.

"Kakashi, isn't that your classmate?" Sakumo Hatake gestured in the direction of Yoruichi Yagami: "I remember seeing him on the 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 rules, I could easily defeat him."

At the Ninja Academy, the rule for practical combat is that only the methods taught at the school are allowed.

However, Kakashi Hatake's greatest strengths now are not taijutsu, but the swordsmanship passed down in the Hatake clan, as well as earth and lightning ninjutsu.

Kakashi, who had mastered several ninjutsu, including 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, "You are indeed very talented to have learned ninjutsu so early. But your classmate probably just didn't have the opportunity to come into contact with 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 was much clearer about the 'rules' of Konoha Village, which to a large extent made it difficult for ordinary ninjas without a background to truly realize their talents and become strong, even if they had them.

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

Ever 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.