Konoha's lexicon of ninjas

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On December 15th of Konoha Year 38, Kakashi took his graduation exam.

Hoshino Hideichi and the others were waiting at the assessment site.

About an hour later, Kakashi, still wearing a scarf and maintaining his aloof demeanor, emerged from the testing grounds.

Instantly, everyone's eyes fell on Kakashi's ninja headband.

"You've really passed!"

"That's amazing!"

"As expected of Kakashi!"

"At this age, they must have already broken the record, right?"

The students cheered in amazement and envy.

Kakashi graduated at the age of 5, becoming the youngest graduate in the history of the Konoha Ninja Academy, and quickly became famous throughout the village. The news even spread rapidly outside the village.

After all, geniuses always attract attention, whether from their own people or their enemies.

Hoshinobi Shuichi remained as steady as ever. He had mastered the Phoenix Flower Technique and was only one ninjutsu away from unlocking the [Fire Release Expert] level.

Unfortunately, Yakushi Nonou did not master Fire Release ninjutsu.

Finally, Hoshino Shuichi decided to wait until after the New Year to see if he could use his Memory Palace to exchange for a Fire Release ninjutsu from the village.

During the two weeks of winter break, before the New Year, he spent all his time at Konoha Hospital.

Of course, basic physical training and martial arts training are still essential.

Time flies and the New Year is here.

Hoshita Shuichi didn't stay at home; instead, he returned to the orphanage to be with Yakushi Nonou and the others.

On January 1, 39th year of Konoha, Hoshishita Shuichi returned home and found a scroll on the living room table with a note underneath.

Hoshita Shuichi picked it up and saw: a New Year's gift for Shuichi.

He recognized the handwriting; it was Tianyun's.

Before the New Year, Tianyun had paid him 10 taels of silver for hand grenades.

"What could it be?"

"Sealing technique?"

"Still a ninjutsu scroll?"

Hoshino Shuichi secretly guessed, then opened the scroll, but his pupils couldn't help but shrink.

"The art of bisque firing!"

"Rank B Fire Release!"

Shuichi Hoshino was both surprised and delighted.

He had previously guessed that it was a ninjutsu scroll, the kind that seals ninjutsu, since the Tenyun family sells them.

He never expected it to be a ninjutsu he wanted.

"Miss Tianyun, I absolutely adore you!"

Hoshino Shuichi smiled brightly.

With all five ninjutsu techniques complete, all that's needed is to master this Plain Burning Technique.

However, a B-rank Fire Release technique is not so easy to master.

After carefully reviewing the document, Hoshino Shuichi became even more certain.

He also remembered this technique of burning raw materials; in the original work, the Anbu ninjas had used it to deal with Pain's summoned beasts.

Unlike most fire-style ninjutsu which are emitted from the mouth, this one can ignite the target from a distance.

Therefore, this ninjutsu requires a higher level of control over chakra.

In addition, this technique is more suitable for use against enemies in relatively small and enclosed spaces.

Because it doesn't have an explosive effect, it relies solely on flames to cause damage.

Regardless, Hoshino Shuichi decided to master this technique as quickly as possible.

then.

While others were enjoying their New Year holiday, Hoshino Shuichi was practicing his art of plain ware by the cold riverbank.

However, Obito Uchiha was just as hardworking as him.

He decided to submit his application for early graduation to the school after the new semester started.

……

On January 10th, in the 39th year of Konoha, the new semester began.

This is also the last semester of the first academic year.

Hoshino Shuichi's life began to return to normal, but he suspended his studies at Konoha Hospital and devoted that time to practicing the Plain Burning Technique.

At the very beginning of the school year, Obito Uchiha gave the Ninja Academy a small shock.

Graduated early.

But it failed.

Failed the written test, failed the clone technique.

However, Obito Uchiha was not willing to give up. If Kakashi, that arrogant guy, could do it, so could he!

On March 3rd, in the 39th year of Konoha, Hoshino Shuichi celebrated his sixth birthday at the orphanage with Yakushi Nonou and his friends there, and received a ton of gifts.

Although most of them are not very valuable.

Some were bouquets of flowers, some were origami, some were homemade snacks, and some were kunai (Japanese shakuhachi) carved from wood...

But these are all heartfelt wishes, and Hoshino Hideaki is filled with warmth.

However, Yakushi Nonou's gift was a ninjutsu.

Shadow Clone Technique!

Hoshino Shuichi suddenly felt a blissful annoyance.

The Shadow Clone Technique is undoubtedly a very useful technique. Even if it can only create one clone, it can still accelerate the cultivation speed.

But he was too young, and his chakra reserves were pitifully low.

"Once I get the [Fire Release Expert] skill, I'll focus on mastering the [Ninja Tool Expert] skill!"

After obtaining the Shadow Clone Technique, Hoshino Shuichi gritted his teeth and made a decision.

The original plan was to get the [Medical Expert] title first, since medical ninjutsu would definitely be easier to learn with the guidance of Yakushi Nonou.

However, the effect of the [Ninja Tool Expert] is exactly what he desperately needs.

Ninja tool usage talent increased by 100%, physique increased by 100%, and nerve reaction speed increased by 100%.

Improving his physical constitution can obviously greatly increase his chakra limit.

Furthermore, obtaining the "Ninja Tool Expert" title will improve your physical condition, which will make it easier to defeat Kakashi in taijutsu, thus making it easier to obtain the "Taijutsu Expert" title.

My physical condition will double again then.

It's done!

……

Spring is in full bloom, and the spring break is just around the corner.

On the riverbank, Hoshino Hideichi, who had just unleashed a Plain Burning Technique, had a smile on his face.

Finally... it's done!

After nearly a semester, he finally mastered the art of bisque firing and applied it skillfully.

Focusing his attention on the word tree in his mind, Hoshino Shuichi immediately lit up the word entry for "Fire Release Expert".

Green light covered the leaves of the character's tree, and a mysterious power enveloped its entire body.

Fire Release talent increased by 100%, allowing the use of Fire Release ninjutsu without hand seals.

Putting aside his talent, his ability to unleash Fire Release ninjutsu without a seal is just like the previous "Transformation Expert," executing it instantly and with remarkable smoothness.

This means his ability to survive has been greatly enhanced.

"You can apply for graduation now!"

Xingxia Xiuyi let out a long sigh.

At this moment, another leaf appeared on the word tree, and Hoshino Hideichi immediately checked it.

Entry: [Ninja Master]

Acquisition Requirements: Must be proficient in at least 30 ninjutsu.

Effect: The hand seals for any ninjutsu can be shortened to two seals, and ninjutsu talent is increased by 100%.

Hoshita Shuichi shook his head secretly as he watched.

Thirty ninjutsu techniques are too many.

For him, it would be better to first master the various ninjutsu expert entries, and then he could easily acquire this entry later.

"Next up are all sorts of ninja tools..."

Hoshino Shuichi's attention was diverted.

He is currently proficient in using ninja tools including kunai, shuriken, explosive tags, and grenades, and is practicing using senbon.

Fortunately, mastering ninja tools is simpler than ninjutsu; otherwise, using 10 different ninja tools would be quite difficult.

"Besides the senbon (thousand-stick sword), the short sword wakizashi is also an option, but I don't know if long and short swords count as two different ninja tools?"

"Nunchucks, long staff?"

(End of this chapter)