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Chapter 5: Hatake Sakumo! (Please vote and give monthly tickets to continue reading!)

Outside the ninja academy.

Sakumo Hatake, unusually, came to pick up his son Kakashi, but his gaze involuntarily fell on the two people, and he asked, "Kakashi, is that also your classmate?"

Kakashi followed his father's gaze and saw Hoshino Shuichi and Might Guy.

After nearly three months as classmates, they have become quite familiar with each other, especially with Shuichi Hoshino and Might Guy.

Because the latter regarded him as his strongest opponent and enjoyed challenging him to matches.

Shuichi Hoshino and Might Guy were close friends, so they naturally became friends.

Of course, one reason for this was that I was already very impressed with Matt Kay before I even entered the school.

Because Sakumo Hatake once said that Might Guy had extraordinary talent and would become a formidable opponent for him.

"Yes, Father."

Kakashi said, "His name is Hoshino Shuichi, and he's also my friend."

"He has an exceptionally strong learning ability; he ranked first in the written exam twice in a row."

Sakumo Hatake laughed and said, "It seems he's another remarkable talent."

"Kakashi, if you don't work hard, your friend might surpass you!"

Kakashi instinctively wanted to refute, because in the past three months, every time he faced Hoshino Shuichi, the latter had lost.

However, considering Hoshino Shuichi's rapid progress over the past month, he hesitated for a moment.

Especially yesterday, during the practical training session, he happened to be in the same group as Hoshino Shuichi.

The feeling he got from Hoshino Shuichi was that all his movements and moves were being seen through.

Although he was still the victor, it was not due to his physical skills, but rather his stronger physique and richer combat experience.

Kakashi thought for a moment and said, "Father, I'd like to train with them, is that alright?"

Sakumo Hatake smiled and nodded, "Of course, go ahead."

Kakashi immediately bid farewell to his father and caught up with Hoshino Shuichi and Might Guy.

Shuichi Hoshino and Guy naturally welcomed Kakashi's addition, especially the latter.

Might Guy has invited Kakashi many times already.

On the way, Kakashi couldn't help but ask the question that had been on his mind: "Shuichi, in yesterday's battle, and in your battles with the others, you seemed to have completely figured out our moves. How did you do that?"

As expected, it caught their attention.

It's not too surprising that Hoshino Shuichi was chosen; outstanding people always attract attention.

He thought for a moment and said, "Kakashi, when facing someone whose attack speed is slower than yours, and who is very familiar with your moves, you can also see through his movements and predict his actions."

Kakashi frowned: "Your speed is..."

He reacted quickly, immediately realizing that Hoshino Shuichi wasn't referring to the speed of his hand and foot movements: "Neural reaction speed?"

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "Only a part."

He pointed to his brain and then to his eyes: "It takes time for the eyes to receive information from the outside world, transmit it to the brain, and then for the brain to feed back to the eyes and to other parts of the body."

"These can be collectively referred to as neural reaction speed. And coincidentally, my brain works even faster, which allows it to process information received by the eyes, and even hearing, smell, and touch more quickly, and then feed it back to the eyes, hands, and feet."

"At the same time, my memory is pretty good. I've created samples of you, Kakashi, and the other classmates, and I'm familiar with your fighting styles and techniques."

The so-called samples are actually the battle memories of Kakashi and others that Hoshino Shuichi categorized and stored separately in his memory palace.

Although everyone is improving, in terms of physical combat, especially for someone like Kakashi who has family traditions and started training very early, certain patterns have actually formed.

Memory, combined with an extraordinary information processing speed, enabled Hoshino Shuu to see through Kakashi and the others' movements and predict their actions.

Hoshino Shuichi speculates that the Sharingan's dynamic vision, in addition to seeing the opponent's chakra circulation, also accelerates the speed at which information is transmitted from the visual nerves to the brain.

After the explanation, Kakashi suddenly understood.

Regarding neural responses, not only was it covered in the textbook "Biology and Poison" issued by the Ninja Academy, but his father had also taught him about this subject.

Through long-term training, the speed of hand seal formation is improved, and muscle memory is formed, which is actually an improvement in neural reaction speed.

"Father was right after all. With his extraordinary brain processing speed, Shuichi has a unique talent."

Kakashi was extremely perceptive and sensed that Hoshino Shuichi possessed unique skills in memory.

However, he did not ask any further questions, because it is very impolite to pry into other people's secrets and unique skills, especially to friends.

Upon arriving at the grove, Might Guy and Kakashi engaged in a heated battle.

Watching the two exchange blows, dust billowing everywhere, Hoshino Shuichi couldn't help but narrow his eyes: "Even more ferocious than when you fought me!"

"It seems I'm still far from being able to unleash Kai's potential."

His talent in physical combat is indeed far inferior to that of Guy and Kakashi.

He could clearly feel this because he often trained with Kai.

If it weren't for the added benefit of the keyword, he would have been left far behind by Kai long ago.

"I just don't know if the 1x increase in physical talent from the 'Strong Physique' stat will allow me to be on par with Kakashi, or even Guy, in terms of physical talent."

Shuichi Hoshino is really looking forward to it.

Because today is December 25th.

Once today's training is over, the "Strong and Healthy" skill will be activated.

However, neither Hoshino Shuichi nor Might Guy and Kakashi, who were fighting, noticed that a pair of eyes were watching them from a distance.

……

Nighttime, at the root base.

Danzo, the Root leader still in his prime, looked at the information in his hand: "So he was born in an orphanage, both his parents were ninjas who died in battle. Is his only extraordinary ability to react quickly and his memory?"

The Root ninja in charge of scouting potential outstanding individuals from the Ninja Academy bowed his head and said, "Yes, Lord Danzo."

"This Hoshino Shuichi has excellent learning ability. He always ranks first in written tests, surpassing geniuses like Kakashi and many students from ninja clans."

"His physical skills are only average, but his extraordinary reflexes and memory give him a power similar to the Sharingan, allowing him to see through his opponent's moves and predict their actions."

"In addition, he has an exceptional quality: self-discipline."

"His self-discipline even surpasses that of most adults. His subordinates believe that if such a person were properly nurtured, he would certainly be able to play a significant role."

Upon hearing the word "Sharingan," Danzo's gaze sharpened, and he finally became serious.

A Sharingan-like ability, coupled with excellent learning ability and terrifying self-discipline... these traits are indeed suitable for Root.

Danzo immediately issued the order: "Pay close attention to this Hoshino Shuichi!"

There are people in the Ninja Academy who are better than Hoshino Shuichi, such as Kakashi.

But he couldn't recruit this child into the root.

(End of this chapter)