Konoha: I have a gravity training room

"Ha! Are you confident or arrogant? Just attack!"

As soon as Yamashiro Aoba finished speaking, Xia Mu disappeared.

He dodged behind Yamashiro Aoba and swept across with a whip kick with a sound of breaking through the air. However, Yamashiro Aoba was good at physical training and naturally saw through it. He dodged sideways and then attacked with a set of boxing techniques.

Xia Mu immediately used iron blocks to harden his fists and fought with Yamashiro Aoba for a few moves, making Yamashiro Aoba's hands numb.

"Your iron fist technique is really troublesome. I can't just fight you head-on!"

Yamashiro Aoba jumped back, trying to create some distance between himself and Natsuki, but Natsuki raised his foot and slashed with a storm kick, forcing Yamashiro Aoba to dodge again, but Natsuki had already caught up with him with a shave.

"Point gun!"

puff!puff!puff!

The sharp fingers seemed to pierce the air.

Yamashiro Aoba did not dare to be careless and decisively took out the kunai to block. He only heard a dinging sound and the finger gun seemed as dangerous as a steel nail.

Fortunately, Yamashiro Aoba's physical skills are really powerful. Not only can he block all of Xia Mu's finger guns, but he can also find Xia Mu's flaws to attack. Xia Mu can only use paper painting to dodge.

"The Six Forms are truly extraordinary! Five Forms alone are already capable of both offense and defense. I heard there's also a Moon Step that allows you to run in the air. I'd like to see it for myself."

As Yamashiro Aoba was thinking this, he suddenly ducked and kicked out with a sweeping kick.

Xia Mu jumped up decisively, but found that Shancheng Qingye was attacking again, so he had no choice but to dodge in the air using the Moon Step.

Yamashiro Aoba pushed up his sunglasses, a smile on his face. "This is the Moon Step! It really is possible to walk and run freely in the air. I guess I have to shamelessly learn this move from my students. After all, it's really quite practical."

Half an hour later, Xia Mu's six styles were honed, but he still couldn't gain an advantage over Yamashiro Aoba's physical skills.

So, he took a deep breath and said, "Eight Gates of Ninjutsu, the third gate of life, open!"

Boom! A surge of air rose from his body, and his hair stood on end. He could feel the strong chakra fluctuations from his body. However, he had only opened the third gate. It was just a sparring match, so there was no need to open the next few gates to harm his body.

Swish! He disappeared again, much faster than before.

Yamashiro Aoba did not dare to be careless and quickly raised his hand to block, but was swept back by a huge force. He retreated several steps before finally stopping. However, Xia Mu's figure kept flashing around him, and his speed was really amazing. If it weren't for his extraordinary eyesight and rich experience, he would have been defeated by that kick just now.

"Haha, Xia Mu, you really surprise me more and more!"

Yamashiro Aoba smiled brightly and focused on responding.

Xia Mu was not polite either. Relying on the power and speed of the Eight Gates of Ninjutsu, he coordinated with the Six Styles to launch continuous fierce attacks. For a while, he actually had the upper hand.

However, the Eight Gates cannot be opened for a long time. Even if only the third gate is opened, the consumption is quite high.

If the fight continues, Yamashiro Aoba might win in the end.

Yamashiro Aoba took the initiative and said, "I'm already familiar with your six styles. Even if you add the speed and power of the Eight Gates, it's impossible to defeat me. Show me your true skills. Where is your Hatake swordsmanship?"

Clang! A short knife was drawn out.

Lightning flashed on the blade, and the next second it was in front of Yamashiro Aoba's face.

Yamashiro Aoba was startled and hurriedly used a kunai to block, but with a "swish" sound, the kunai was cut off on the spot, and a bloody mark was left on his shoulder.

"So fast! As expected of Senior White Fang's swordsmanship!"

In Yamashiro Aoba's opinion, even if Natsuki only learned 10% of Hatake's swordsmanship, he would already have the strength of a Jonin.

If he hadn't blocked and dodged in time, Xia Mu probably wouldn't have been able to retract the knife and would have cut the neck of his teacher. Wouldn't Xia Mu have become a traitor then?

He didn't dare to be careless, and immediately formed a seal and summoned crows to fight: "Ninja Technique: Scattering Thousand Crows Technique!"

Suddenly, a dense flock of crows swarmed over Xia Mu.

Xia Mu moved quickly, relying on the speed of the Eight Gates to move among the crows. The short knife in his hand kept slashing out lightning, and crows died wherever he passed, but it was difficult for him to get close to Yamashiro Aoba.

Yamashiro Aoba was afraid of lightning, and kept wandering outside the flock of crows to prevent Xia Mu from getting close.

Moreover, he could see Xia Mu's weakness, which was that Hatake's swordsmanship was not yet proficient enough, otherwise he would not rely on the speed of the Eight Gates.

In fact, Yamashiro Aoba does have a sharp eye.

Xia Mu had been studying Hatake swordsmanship for less than a year. Although he understood the essence of the technique, mastering it proved difficult. He had only learned to make his sword faster, but his own speed couldn't keep up. Therefore, he could only rely on the Eight Gates to increase his speed, but this didn't complement his swordsmanship and prevented him from exerting his full potential.

Xia Mu also guessed that Bai Ya's speed was due to the Thunder Instant Body, which was why he was so fast.

However, the Thunder Instant Body is not easy to learn. I am still figuring it out. After I learn it, I have to combine it with the swordsmanship to make the Thunder Sword faster than the Thunder Instant Body, which is even more difficult.

Now, he can only reach a level that is almost evenly matched with Yamashiro Aoba.

Of course, if he opened the Eight Gates to the fifth gate, or used big moves such as Vortex Boiling Bomb and Sky-high Spin, he would have a chance to win, but there is no need.

A few hours later, Xia Mu fell to the ground exhausted.

Yamashiro Aoba also looked embarrassed. It was obvious that Xia Mu had caused him a great loss.

But he smiled: "Being able to fight me to this extent, your strength is in the elite Chunin or even special Jonin level, and you must be the most powerful among the Genin. However, your shortcomings are also obvious. You are seriously lacking in combat experience. You will have to continue to learn in the future."

Xia Mu decisively climbed up the pole: "Then I'll trouble Mr. Qingye to be my sparring partner from now on! Thank you, teacher!"

Shancheng Qingye was speechless. This little guy just thanked him directly, so how could he refuse?

Chapter 75: Training Teammates

After a few more days, Yamashiro Tomoya and Kato Megumi completely mastered climbing trees and treading water.

Even in a turbulent river, running on the water was no problem for the two of them, and their control over chakra had clearly improved to a higher level.

This will bring you great benefits, and it will make learning ninjutsu more efficient in the future.

The two are also excited about their own growth and now want to learn more.

Xia Mu and Yamashiro Aoba discussed it and made a decision.

"Xiao Hui, since you have water-attribute chakra, I will teach you some water-style ninjutsu. There are also two styles from the Six Styles, Moon Steps and Storm Kicks. I think they will be enough for you to reach the rank of Chunin. Also, girls are more sensitive and have better chakra control, so I suggest you learn medical ninjutsu."

"Medical ninjutsu?"

Kato Megumi was naturally excited about Natsuki teaching her water-style ninjutsu, but she was still confused about Natsuki's suggestion to learn medical ninjutsu.

Although those who have fine control over chakra are more suitable for learning medical ninjutsu, she doesn't necessarily have to learn it, right?

Seeing that the girl seemed reluctant, Xia Mu chose to persuade her: "Actually, it was Lady Tsunade who once suggested that a medical ninja be included in a team. However, Lady Tsunade was away from the village, so the idea was shelved for a while. In fact, the Ninja World War proved that teams with medical ninjas tend to have a higher survival rate."

When Kato Megumi heard this, she suddenly moved a little.

In fact, after spending these days together, she gradually realized that she might not play a big role in the team in the future.

Firstly, because there was a strong person like Natsuki on the team, and secondly, because Yamashiro Tomoya was growing faster than she was. Even though she was faster and better at climbing trees and wading through water than Yamashiro Tomoya, she could see that Yamashiro Tomoya would become much stronger than she was in the future. If that happened, she would be almost useless in the team, and she would be lucky not to be a drag.

If learning medical ninjutsu can improve the team's survival rate, then she will naturally be willing to learn it.

This way, she can be of great help.

Xia Mu continued: "You have already gone home and asked your parents, right? Senior Kato Shizune should be related to you. Senior Shizune has always been with Tsunade-sama, so her medical ninjutsu must be quite extraordinary. I am thinking that you should first lay a solid foundation in medical ninjutsu. If you meet Senior Shizune in the future, perhaps you can become her disciple, and then you can be considered Tsunade-sama's disciple..."

Tsunade-sama's disciple?

Kato Megumi's eyes lit up: "Then I want to learn! No, I'm determined to learn medical ninjutsu!"

All the girls admire Tsunade and have a dream of becoming her. Now that they hear that there is an opportunity to become Tsunade's disciple, they naturally no longer hesitate.

And Xia Mu was not talking nonsense. Since Kato Megumi and Kato Shizune are relatives, it will definitely not be a problem for them to become his apprentice in the future.

Yamashiro Aoba was surprised: "Natsuki, do you still know Shizune?"

Xia Mu also thought of something: "Senior Kato Shizune seems to be in the same class as Mr. Aoba. I heard a little bit about it. Xiaohui and Senior Shizune are related, so I think Xiaohui might also be suitable for learning medical ninjutsu."

Yamashiro Aoba nodded slightly, recalling the cute girl with short black hair from his school days.

Shizune was very cute when she was little...

"Teacher Aoba, there's something wrong with your smile. Did you remember something? Or do you have any special thoughts about Senior Shizune?" Xia Mu stared at Yamashiro Aoba.

"Ah? Ahem! Don't talk nonsense! I was just thinking about what happened in the ninja school. I haven't seen Shizune for many years now, and I don't know how she's doing. We old classmates are actually worried about her sometimes."

Yamashiro Aoba hurriedly explained, but it always felt like he was covering up.

Xia Mu did not pursue the matter. He thought that when Tsunade came back to become the fifth generation, Shizune would naturally come back. He would see what happened then.

Next up is Yamashiro Tomoya.

"Ryouya, you have fire-attribute chakra, but I don't know any fire-style ninjutsu. I can only teach you the Four Demons Technique and the Instant Body Technique, which I think will be of some help to you. And you will mainly learn from Mr. Aoba. He happens to be your brother, so he won't have too many concerns when teaching you. Just find a way to take advantage of his skills!"

"Okay, Boss! I'll definitely take away all of Brother Qingye's abilities!"

Yamashiro Tomoya saluted to express his determination.

Shancheng Qingye just felt a headache, thinking that his cousin was a little silly, but after all, he was a brother of the same clan, so it would be okay to teach him well, and the Shancheng clan would become stronger in the future.

Afterwards, the four split into two groups.

Xia Mu was responsible for teaching Kato Megumi. In addition to medical ninjutsu, there were also Water Style: Water Wave, Water Style: Telescope Technique, Water Style: Magnifying Glass Technique, etc., and two of the Six Styles, Moon Steps and Storm Kicks, were also taught because they were related to the water attribute. These alone could make Kato Megumi's strength reach several levels.

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Occasionally during breaks, Xia Mu would teach the Four Demon Techniques and the Instant Body Technique to Yamashiro Tomoya, and Kato Megumi, who wanted to learn, watched from the side.

Anyway, if I let my two teammates grow up, I will feel more at ease when I go on missions in the future.

As for the D-level tasks in the village, he would naturally take them every day, and then hand them all over to his shadow clones to do. His training and tasks were not delayed at all, so it can be said that he had a fulfilling life.

And just like that, a month passed.

On this day, Team 9 was assigned a C-level mission out of the village: escort a caravan to the capital of the Fire Nation.

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"Hehe, I can finally go out of the village to do the mission."

Yamashiro Lun also swung his arms and said excitedly, "I've been learning my skills from Brother Qingye and the old man for a month. It's time to test them. I wonder what kind of powerful enemies are waiting for me along the way."

Kato Megumi poured cold water on him, saying, "A C-rank mission would at most result in bandits blocking the way. How powerful could those scum be?"

Yamashiro Lun also wilted after hearing this: "Xiaohui, it's rare for me to be happy, can you please not pour cold water on me?"

"What? Not convinced?"

"I accept! I definitely accept! Xiaohui is right!"

Yamashiro Tomoya scratched his head and grinned at Kato Megumi, while Kato Megumi crossed her arms proudly.

Xia Mu saw it and always felt that there was something fishy going on between the two, especially in the past month, Kato Megumi liked to tease Yamashiro Tomoya, and Yamashiro Tomoya would always smile foolishly and give in.

"They are really a pair of bickering lovers, and their names are so compatible."

Xia Mu felt like he was being fed dog food, but he refused to eat it because he was not a single dog.

Yamashiro Aoba spoke at the right moment: "Alright, you have half an hour to go back and prepare, and then you must gather at the gate on time in half an hour. Although it's only a C-rank mission, you can't take it lightly. Sometimes you accidentally encounter a powerful ninja and face danger. Now, disband!"

After saying that, he disappeared.

Xia Mu looked at the two of them meaningfully and disappeared.

The two people who stayed where they were looked at each other, their faces flushed, because the boss's eyes looked a little strange, as if he had noticed their situation.

Chapter 76 Leaving the Village

Tiantian had left the village to complete a mission long ago, so Xia Mu went to the ninja tool shop to say hello to his cheap father-in-law, took the summoning scroll that he had prepared long ago, and walked towards the gate.

On the way, we met Class 7 who were looking for a cat.

Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura were chasing a cat, but they were not well coordinated and were tormented by the cat.

Xia Mu looked up and saw Kakashi who was watching the emperor's uncle on the roof, and quickly greeted him: "Kakashi-senpai, you seem quite leisurely."

Kakashi closed the book and said, "It's Natsuki. Judging from your outfit, are you going out of the village on a mission?"

Xia Mu nodded: "Yes, the Hokage has arranged a mission to escort a caravan to the Land of Fire, and they will leave soon."

"Oh, go ahead then, and be careful."

"Bye, senior."

Xia Mu waved his hand and ran towards the gate.

　"Four six zero" Naruto finally caught the kitten, but was scratched on the face by the kitten. When he was in a mess, he saw Natsuki running by. It seemed that he had just heard Natsuki and teacher Kakashi chatting.

So I asked curiously, "Does Kakashi-sensei know Natsuki?"

Sasuke and Sakura were also curious, as they had just heard Natsuki and Kakashi greeting each other.