Hokage, no one knows better than me how to cultivate talent.

[Detected player Lee Rock has shown rapport with. Should we bind the player and include them in our development program?]

When Qiu Shui saw this message, he wasn't too surprised. After all, compared to Naruto, the only difference between Xiao Li and Xiao Li was that Xiao Li wasn't discriminated against or beaten by adults.

He had just secured a training spot, and among the students he knew, he was the most talented and hardworking, so he clicked "yes."

[SS-level high-quality talent Lee Locke successfully bound; current training relationship level: Level 1]

[Received Bound Reward - Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique (Advanced)]

In an instant, a large number of memories about the training and usage of the Water Release: Great Waterfall ninjutsu appeared in Qiu Shui's mind.

Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique is an A-rank Water Release ninjutsu. The user converts the chakra refined within their body into water and spews it out in a huge volume from their mouth or the surrounding environment through hand seals.

The released water is not an ordinary stream, but a huge waterfall-like wall of water, reaching a height of tens of meters. The water flows forward with extremely high speed and impact, possessing the destructive power to alter the terrain.

It can be used to attack by crushing or washing away enemies with water pressure, or it can be used for defense. It can also create a water environment to provide conditions for other water-based techniques.

This is the first time that Shusui has obtained an A-rank high-level ninjutsu, and it is also the most powerful of all his ninjutsu to date.

Although this technique requires twenty-six hand seals to be released, because the system has given him a high level of proficiency, he doesn't need to complete all the hand seals properly; he only needs thirteen to activate it.

"No need to be so polite, it's what I should do as a teacher." After processing the memories in her mind, Qiu Shui smiled gently.

"Master Shusui, is what you just said true?" Lee asked hesitantly. "If I keep going like this, can I really become an excellent ninja?"

He wasn't as optimistic as he seemed on the surface. He dreamed of becoming a ninja, and that was the only path he could take. But his years of study had already taught him that some things couldn't be achieved just by hard work.

He also felt lost and needed affirmation. He just wanted to hear Qiu Shui confirm it with her own words again so that he would have more motivation to continue.

"Of course." Qiu Shui looked at him seriously. "Teachers never lie, and there's no need for teachers to lie to you."

As soon as she finished speaking, another message popped up in front of Qiu Shui.

Main Quest: Cultivating High-Quality Talent – ​​Rock Lee's Path

[Task Requirement: Please develop a training plan for Xiao Li to enhance his strength.]

[Task Rewards: Awarded based on a comprehensive evaluation of task completion]

Although the knowledge and ninjutsu that Shusui currently possesses are not very suitable for teaching Rock Lee, he had already figured out how to improve Rock Lee's strength long before he was bound to the system.

"Thank you, Teacher Qiushui." Upon receiving affirmation once again, Xiao Li burst into tears.

This was the first time he had ever met someone who truly respected him.

"Xiao Li, I know a senior." Qiu Shui paused for a moment, "His early experiences are very similar to yours. I feel that you two are very compatible. If you'd like, I'll take you to meet him after school this Friday."

An expression of disbelief crossed Xiao Li's face. Although Qiu Shui hadn't finished speaking, he wasn't stupid; he naturally understood that Qiu Shui was asking for guidance. Thinking of this, Xiao Li's tear ducts completely broke down, and tears streamed down his face. He choked out, "I...I'm willing, thank you, Teacher Qiu Shui!"

"Alright, go back now." Qiu Shui patted his shoulder. "Wait for me at the school gate on Saturday morning."

"Yes, Teacher Qiushui!" Xiao Li replied in a loud voice.

The next morning, after Qiu Shui finished her class, she had just reached the office door when she heard lively voices coming from inside.

When Qiu Shui pushed open the door, he saw Matsumoto Mie and Murata Koji gathered around Fujino Daikuma's workstation. The three of them were huddled together, and the atmosphere was lively.

Murata Hiroshi rested his elbows on the partition, leaned slightly forward, and said with a gossipy expression, "Big Bear, how did your blind date go yesterday? Tell me, did he like you?"

Upon hearing this, Fujino Daikuma raised an eyebrow, feigning dissatisfaction: "Hey, Koji, I don't like what you're saying. What do you mean, 'Did she like me?' It should be, 'Did I like her?'"

Koji Murata waved his hand, urging impatiently, "Okay, okay, it's all the same, it's all the same, just tell me what it is?"

Fujino Daikuma's face immediately darkened. He sighed and said wearily, "That girl... how should I put it, there is indeed a bit of a difference between the real person and the photo my mother showed me."

Upon hearing this, Matsumoto Mie immediately stood up for Fujino Daikuma's blind date, who was also a woman. Speaking with the tone of someone who had been through it all, she said earnestly, "Oh, Daikuma, it's normal for girls to look good in photos. Besides, blind dates are mainly about whether you're compatible for life. Looks really aren't the most important thing."

Koji Murata chimed in, saying, "That's right, Ms. Miho is right. Kuma, at our age, we're way past the point of pursuing sweet romance. As for looks, as long as they're presentable, that's enough."

After listening to the two men, Fujino Daikuma remained silent for two seconds, feeling that they were really talking without understanding the situation. He then said quietly, "I understand the logic you're talking about, but the difference is really huge."

He made a gesture, looking utterly dejected: "In the photo my mom gave me, the girl looked quite cute and slim. But when she actually appeared, guess what? She looked more masculine than me, and her figure was even more muscular than mine right now! How am I supposed to accept this?"

After hearing this, Matsumoto Mie and Murata Koji were stunned for a moment, and then they looked Fujino Daikuma up and down at the same time. A woman with a bigger physique than him was indeed a bit scary.

The two tried to suppress their laughter, but the corners of their mouths involuntarily turned up.

Koji Murata patted Daikuma Fujino on the shoulder, trying to suppress his laughter as he comforted him, "Ahem... well, Daikuma, it's okay, take it slow. This is only the first time, just consider it... consider it gaining experience."

Mizuki sat at his workstation, organizing documents. He glanced up at Fujino Daikuma and thought he was just a loser, unlike him, who had a cute and obedient fiancée who worked in the Sealing Squad.

Fujino Daikuma suddenly stood up and walked up to Shusui, saying, "Shusui-sensei, your teaching is truly amazing. This morning when I went to teach ninjutsu to the fifth-grade class, I found that many students' Three Body Techniques have improved a lot compared to before."