[Reward Obtained—Perception Ninjutsu]
[First-time completion of teaching, reward obtained—Appraisal Jutsu]
[First-time completion of an A-rated lesson, reward obtained—Mastery of Fire Chakra Nature Transformation]
Getting three rewards at once gave Mu Yue a pleasant surprise. He felt his mind suddenly flooded with numerous memories, most notably regarding the training techniques for Fire Chakra Nature Transformation.
These memories felt incredibly vivid, giving Mu Yue the illusion that he was a seasoned veteran who had dedicated his entire life to mastering Fire Release techniques.
"Teacher Hanyu, can I ask you something?" Shisui inquired respectfully.
Hearing Shisui's words, Mu Yue paused just as he was about to review the evaluation of his progress. Leading Shisui to a secluded area behind the school building, Mu Yue used his Perception Ninjutsu to ensure there were no other powerful chakra presences nearby.
Satisfied with the results, he smiled and said, "Was there something in today's lesson you didn't understand? Go ahead and ask."
Shisui shook his head. "It's not about the lesson content. I just have a question."
"Teacher, as you know, the Senju and Uchiha clans jointly founded Konoha. But why is it that everyone now only remembers the contributions of the Senju while rarely mentioning those of the Uchiha?"
Though still a child, Shisui was notably mature and observant. When accompanying his elders outside, he could clearly sense the strange looks people gave when they noticed the Uchiha clan's emblem on their backs.
Despite being co-founders of the village, why was the Uchiha clan not only unacknowledged but seemingly disliked by the villagers? Shisui couldn't understand.
Looking at the puzzled Shisui, Mu Yue silently complained in his heart, What reputation does Senju Hashirama have in Konoha compared to Uchiha Madara? Can you even compare the two?
"You've probably only read the history provided by your clan, haven't you?" Mu Yue asked.
Shisui nodded. At his current level, the only history he had access to was what the Uchiha clan provided.
"The reason things have come to this is due to many complicated events. It's hard to explain everything in a short time," Mu Yue replied with a slightly troubled expression.
Seeing Mu Yue's hesitation, Shisui felt guilty for asking a question that seemed more complex than he had imagined. He was about to say, "Forget it," when Mu Yue spoke again.
"Fine. If you have time after school in the future, come and find me. I'll explain the history behind all of this to you," Mu Yue sighed.
"After all, I guess I owe your Uchiha clan a favor. Consider this my way of repaying that debt."
Shisui looked confused. Why would Mu Yue owe the Uchiha clan a favor? He asked directly.
"My parents were once surrounded by enemies during a war, but they were saved by an Uchiha ninja named Kagami. Though they ultimately died in the later stages of the war, I've always remembered that life-saving kindness," Mu Yue said, feigning gratitude.
At that moment, he silently thanked the fact that his original body was already an orphan. Otherwise, this kind of improvisation wouldn't have been possible.
One had to admit that sometimes the dead were more useful than the living.
Shisui's eyes widened as his face showed an expression of surprise. Uchiha Kagami was his grandfather, and he hadn't expected there to be such a connection between himself and Mu Yue. This revelation stirred complex emotions within him.
However, Shisui wasn't the type to demand reciprocation. He didn't say much, only expressing his gratitude to Mu Yue.
Before Shisui left, Mu Yue used the Appraisal Jutsu on him.
[Name: Uchiha Shisui]
[Chakra: 500]
[Potential: SS-]
[Evaluation: Possesses Six Paths lineage, highly suitable for Fire Release and Genjutsu training, with immense potential. Disciple recruitment is highly recommended.]
On his way back to the office, Mu Yue marveled at Shisui's evaluation. "As expected of someone capable of activating Susanoo with just one eye. Two golden S-rank ratings are dazzling, even earning a disciple recommendation from the system."
Mu Yue casually opened his own panel to check if his evaluation had changed.
[Name: Hanyu Mu Yue]
[Age: 18]
[Chakra: 4300]
[Evaluation: Mastered Fire Chakra Nature Transformation. The limitation on your strength lies in your low chakra reserves. If you can address this shortcoming, you will be considered an elite among Jonin.]
"It seems that the mastery of Fire Chakra Nature Transformation is even more impressive than I initially thought," Mu Yue muttered. He realized he had underestimated the value of the word "mastery."
Initially, he assumed it might be equivalent to an average Jonin's level of proficiency. But now, it seemed that in terms of Fire Chakra Nature Transformation alone, he might be on par with the Third Hokage.
After all, aside from two Fire Release techniques, he only knew the Body Flicker Technique, the Three Basic Techniques, and some basic Taijutsu. With this reward and an increase in chakra, he could reach the level of an elite Jonin.
Elite Jonin—at the very least, comparable to Kakashi or Asuma at the start of the story, right?
Despite the boost in strength, Mu Yue couldn't fully relax, as he still carried the identity of being part of Root.
First, the curse mark placed by Root made him feel unsafe. Second, Danzo's tendency to send his subordinates on suicide missions heightened his unease.
"I need to recruit disciples and quickly improve my strength. Even if I can't reach the level of killing Danzo and walking away unscathed, I need at least the ability to protect myself," Mu Yue set a short-term goal for himself.
Entering the office, Mu Yue found three other teachers—two men and one woman—complaining about their students.
Mu Yue recognized all of them, as the original body had previously visited the school and met his colleagues during orientation.
He casually used the Appraisal Jutsu on each of them.
[Name: Iketani Isamu]
[Chakra: 2000]
[Potential: C]
[Evaluation: A mere Chunin fodder.]
The stats of all three teachers were similar, with the system classifying them as fodder.
"Sigh, just my luck. Why did Class 2 of Year 4 have to end up in my hands? I'm already teaching Class 1 of Year 3," Iketani Isamu complained, throwing his hands up.
"How am I supposed to teach them? I've got Might Guy and Uchiha Obito—the two biggest failures—in Class 2 of Year 4."
"My family has even arranged a blind date for me tomorrow afternoon. But I have a lesson with Class 2 at the same time!" he added.
"Just find another teacher to substitute or take leave. A blind date is more important," suggested Ayaka Ueda.
At this moment, Ayaka noticed Mu Yue entering and greeted him with a smile. "Teacher Hanyu, how did your first class go? Did the tips I gave you help?"
Mu Yue recalled the enthusiastic female teacher's advice earlier. She was worried that as a new teacher, he might feel nervous during his first class and had suggested silently repeating the words "radishes and cabbages" in his mind while teaching.
Mu Yue responded politely, "Thank you. The tips were very helpful. Although, after class, the students kept advising me not to be picky about food."
"Haha, Teacher Hanyu, you're so funny!" Ayaka laughed, thinking Mu Yue must have handled his first class smoothly if he had the energy to joke.
"Teacher Iketani, I don't have a class tomorrow afternoon. If you need help, I can substitute for you," Mu Yue said, placing his lesson plan on his desk and displaying his usual helpful demeanor.
Unlike other teachers, Mu Yue wished for a full teaching schedule. Furthermore, with Obito and Guy in Class 2, Year 4, he couldn't miss the opportunity to observe them.
Iketani's face lit up with gratitude. He quickly expressed his thanks, promising to treat Mu Yue to a meal sometime.
…
In the Hokage's office, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, watched Mu Yue through his crystal ball as he solemnly taught about the Will of Fire. Stroking his goatee, Hiruzen felt that this young Root ninja was not bad—a person who understood the Will of Fire.
Danzo believed he had concealed his activities well, but Hiruzen had long been aware of certain ninja raised by Root who were not officially on the organization's roster.
However, Hiruzen thought Danzo's efforts were still ultimately for Konoha's benefit. As long as his actions weren't excessive, Hiruzen let them be.
When it came to the Ninja Academy, however, Hiruzen paid more attention. He had personally observed Mu Yue's first lesson, and to his surprise, this Root ninja had focused on the Will of Fire, instilling a sense of responsibility in his students. This left a good impression on the Hokage.
"Let's observe his future performance. If he proves to be a talent, I'll have him removed from Root," Hiruzen thought.
Mu Yue's current achievements were not yet sufficient for Hiruzen to demand his transfer from Danzo. After all, they were old comrades, and Hiruzen didn't want to upset Danzo unnecessarily.
With that, Hiruzen ended his Telescope Jutsu and returned to handling documents, planning to patrol the village in the evening.
…
After dinner, Shisui followed the directions Mu Yue had given him and searched for his teacher's residence.
Mu Yue's home was located in the sparsely built southeastern part of Konoha, a remote area far from the main district.
Thanks to the lack of buildings, Shisui quickly found Mu Yue's house, a single-story wooden structure surrounded by a simple yard.
As Shisui entered the yard, he was greeted by a sight that left him utterly shocked, his mind reeling.
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