Ninja School Teacher, I Can Become Stronger by Teaching - Chapter 104

“Then learn well. Breathing techniques are complicated to learn, and the learning process is not easy either,” Mokutsuki said with a severe expression.

Although Flame Breathing is slightly easier to learn than Rock Breathing, that’s only relative; the actual difficulty is still very high.

The significance of breathing techniques surpasses any ninjutsu or taijutsu he has taught before.

After demonstrating the power of Fire Release under Flame Breathing, Mokutsuki officially started teaching Shisui and Obito the practice of Flame Breathing.

“Stand up straight, relax your upper body, stabilize your lower body, and breathe with your abdomen, letting oxygen enter your body, into the chakra points and meridians.”

The difference between Flame Breathing and Rock Breathing became apparent. Rock breathing primarily strengthens overall physical power, while flame breathing focuses on interacting with chakras to enhance fire release techniques.

“Huff, huff, huff!” Obito opened his mouth wide, taking big breaths.

Whack!
Mokutsuki knocked on Obito’s head with two fingers, then lightly chopped Obito’s abdomen with his hand, saying:

“Focus on using your abdomen, not just opening your mouth and breathing erratically. Pay attention to the rhythm and technique.”

“Huh?” Obito was a bit bewildered; he hadn’t expected breathing to be so difficult.

Even Shisui, who could usually grasp ninjutsu quickly, was having trouble with the breathing technique and couldn’t figure out how to do it correctly.

However, this was all within Mokutsuki’s expectations. Even with good talent, there are limits.

Throughout the day, Mokutsuki ran back and forth, teaching one side for an hour and then moving to the other, repeating the cycle.

By the end of the morning, the proficiency of the three students in the breathing technique was still zero, making Mokutsuki deeply understand the difficulty of the breathing techniques.

At noon, Mokutsuki returned to his home in the central district of Konoha, collected the students’ performance test data, and took it to his private tutoring session.

Mokutsuki mentioned that he was bringing data, or maybe because Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn’t busy, but Mokutsuki saw Hiruzen Sarutobi again.

“Lord Third,” Mokutsuki greeted Hiruzen Sarutobi and handed over the prepared data.

“These are the students’ performance test data,” Mokutsuki explained.

“Thank you, Mokutsuki,” Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a smile as he took out the data and began to look through it.

Mokutsuki organized the data, with the initial group test results at the top and weekly performance test results following.

The score sheet also included the scoring standards, such as C and B groups being graded on the fourth-year student standard, while A group was graded on the standard for graduating ninjas.

Hiruzen glanced over it and saw that after three weeks of special training, all the students had made significant progress.

If Mokutsuki hadn’t falsified the data, this unique training was undoubtedly very successful and proved Mokutsuki’s teaching abilities.

This wasn’t just about one class. The unique training included all fourth-year students, outstanding students from first to third years, and a few graduate Genin, totaling over three hundred students.

“You’ve done well, Mokutsuki. Thank you for your hard work,” Hiruzen Sarutobi praised.

“The students have also been working hard in their training. It’s not just my effort,” Mokutsuki said humbly.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded in satisfaction and then said with a smile, “When you have the final test for this special training, I’ll come and take a look. It shouldn’t be a bother, right?”

“Not at all. If the students know you’re coming, they’ll be very excited,” Mokutsuki replied with a smile.

This was true. Although Hiruzen Sarutobi had a poor reputation in Mokutsuki’s previous life, he was very popular in Konoha. After all, he had been the Hokage for decades.

After reporting to his highest superior, Mokutsuki took Asuma for training.

“Sigh, Mokutsuki-sensei really shouldn’t have invited the old man,” Asuma sighed during a break.

When Hiruzen Sarutobi was around, no matter how good Sarutobi Asuma’s grades were, it didn’t matter because, as the Third Hokage’s son, he was expected to have good grades.

“Asuma, have you forgotten what I told you before?”

“Don’t worry about others’ evaluations. You’re not living for others; you’re living for yourself,” Mokutsuki began his motivational speech.

With various encouragements, Asuma regained his focus and trained even harder.

…

On Monday, Mokutsuki informed the summer training students that the Third Hokage would come to observe their final exam.

The students were instantly thrilled. This was the Third Hokage!

If you randomly asked ten students in the ninja academy about their dreams, eight of them would say their dream was to become the Hokage. The chance to meet the current Hokage was fascinating.

“Even the Third Hokage is coming. Izumo, this is our chance to become famous in Konoha,” Kotetsu Hagane said excitedly.

“Indeed, if we can make the Third Hokage remember our names, we’ll have a bright future ahead!” Izumo Kamizuki nodded in agreement, equally excited.

“You two should save it. One of you will be out in the first round, and the other in the second. Even if the Hokage comes, he won’t notice you,” Anko Mitarashi teased. Even she thought it was unrealistic.

“The Third Hokage is such an important figure. He will definitely see through that we are unpolished gems. You, who rely on brute strength, will never understand,” Kotetsu retorted.

Izumo Kamizuki nodded in agreement.

“Then I’ll show you the power of brute strength!” Anko punched them both, sending them fleeing.

After hearing the news, Kurenai Yuhi trained even harder, determined to improve her skills and avoid being easily defeated like last time.

When Obito heard the news, he started daydreaming about the future.

“If the Third Hokage sees my excellent performance, he might praise my potential to become Hokage, hahaha…” Obito laughed, ignoring the looks of those around him.

“Oh no, if Kotetsu and Izumo say something ridiculous again, we’ll be in trouble,” Ebisu thought he should remind his two subordinates before the exam.

If such news reached the Hokage’s ears, his ninja career would end before it started.

“Everyone, quiet down and continue your training. Show the Third Hokage your progress,” Mokutsuki said with a gentle smile, seeing all the students’ enthusiasm.

Although the summer training was short, only five weeks, the actual training time was substantial, with over forty hours of exercise per week. Based on the experience of Class 1-A, Mokutsuki felt he could trigger a reward for improvement.

Mokutsuki’s only concern was not quite reaching the threshold for triggering it, so he encouraged everyone to train diligently.

(End of Chapter)

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