Chapter 15: A small test! (Please read on!)
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Hokage's office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was smoking, silently looking at the scroll in his hand.
He had known about Rasengan last year, and he also knew from Ryuusei Nimoki that Xuan Yi had excellent Water Release talent.
But looking at the Ninjutsu on the scroll, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt that he had still underestimated Xuan Yi.
Especially the simplified hand signs for those Water Release Ninjutsu, which made him think of his teacher, Senju Tobirama, again.
Similar!
Too similar!
If he looked a bit more alike, he might have thought Xuan Yi was a descendant of his teacher, Senju Tobirama.
Slowly raising his head, Hiruzen Sarutobi asked, "Did Xuan Yi submit his graduation application?"
Ryuusei Nimoki's expression was a little strange: "Well... Xuan Yi hasn't expressed a desire to graduate early yet."
Hiruzen Sarutobi was a bit surprised, then asked, "Then what Ninjutsu does he want to exchange for?"
Ryuusei Nimoki quickly said, "Four Symbols Sealing, Konoha-Style Swordsmanship. And, if possible, another Genjutsu. Xuan Yi's talent in Genjutsu is also very good. I tested him with the Fox's Heart Mind Technique, and it had no effect on him at all."
Hiruzen Sarutobi was surprised again: "Four Symbols Sealing?"
Ryuusei Nimoki smiled bitterly: "Xuan Yi learned Sealing Jutsu from Jiraiya-sama. He said he has already mastered Evil Sealing Method."
Hiruzen Sarutobi really didn't know about this.
Although he paid attention to Xuan Yi, he couldn't monitor him constantly.
And Jiraiya didn't need to report to him about teaching Xuan Yi Sealing Jutsu.
As for Xuan Yi's contact with Uzumaki Kushina, Minato Namikaze was basically always there, and the Anbu responsible for protection wouldn't eavesdrop on their conversations.
After a moment of thought, Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Sealing Jutsu and Swordsmanship are fine. As for Genjutsu, let it be Gold Binding Technique. Also, you can teach the Fox's Heart Mind Technique to him."
Ryuusei Nimoki was delighted: "Yes!"
"I thank Hokage-sama on Xuan Yi's behalf."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Xuan Yi is a sensible and disciplined child. There's no need to rush him."
Ryuusei Nimoki understood the meaning and quickly nodded in agreement.
...
On the afternoon of the first day of school, Xuan Yi received several new Ninjutsu from Ryuusei Nimoki.
Four Symbols Sealing was exchanged for Rasengan.
He had planned to exchange it for Shadow Clone Technique and Genjutsu last year, but he hadn't actually taken it out for exchange then, but he did exchange it in the overdrafted future.
It was like shearing a sheep once.
This time, he really took it out and exchanged it for Four Symbols Sealing.
As for Konoha-Style Swordsmanship and a C-rank Genjutsu, they were exchanged for the Water Release with simplified hand signs.
The Nine Syllable Incantation hand signs are not that easy to learn, otherwise, Senju Tobirama's version of Water Release: Water Surge wouldn't have been learned by no one.
So Xuan Yi wasn't afraid of losing his advantage by sharing it.
"Xuan Yi, for Konoha-Style Swordsmanship and the Fox's Heart Mind Technique, you can always ask your teacher."
Ryuusei Nimoki said with a smile after handing the scrolls to Xuan Yi.
He thought very, very highly of Xuan Yi.
If Xuan Yi became an excellent Ninja in the future, he would also benefit.
As for Kakashi... that wasn't his credit.
"Yes, Teacher Ryuusei, I'll trouble you then!"
Xuan Yi bowed and said.
Ryuusei Nimoki smiled and nodded, then said, "Class is about to start, go prepare!"
Ten minutes later, the first class of the afternoon began.
This was a practical combat class, so the entire class gathered on the training ground.
Xuan Yi wasn't interested in the other students' battles, constantly whispering with Shizune, discussing some medical knowledge.
Unfortunately, having once again overdrawn his future, his knowledge in this area had already surpassed Shizune's.
This also made Shizune exclaim repeatedly, her eyes filled with admiration as she looked at Xuan Yi.
Genichi-kun is truly amazing!
"Xuan Yi!"
Hearing his name, Xuan Yi quickly looked towards the field and saw someone already standing there.
Oh, it's Uchiha Obito!
Xuan Yi walked over and, following the procedure, formed the Confrontation Seal with Uchiha Obito.
Uchiha Obito said, "Xuan Yi, I'll win against you, watch out!"
Ever since Kakashi graduated, Xuan Yi was undoubtedly the best in the class, and naturally, he was the one Obito wanted to defeat.
Moreover, he had trained hard during the holidays, and this time he would definitely defeat Xuan Yi.
Xuan Yi raised an eyebrow slightly when he heard that, then smiled and said, "Then I'm very much looking forward to it."
The two retreated, then moved at Ryuusei Nimoki's command.
Uchiha Obito charged forward, while Xuan Yi retreated a bit further before forming hand signs.
First, the 'Zai' hand sign, then he brought his hands together in a clap.
The next moment, water vapor condensed around Xuan Yi, forming a spiraling stream of water.
"So strong!"
There were gasps of surprise, and Asuma Sarutobi and the others all widened their eyes.
Uchiha Obito was also startled, his forward momentum halted, and then he retreated.
At this moment, the rising water stream was already like a river, rushing towards Uchiha Obito.
Water Release: Water Surge!
Of course, this water stream wasn't large.
Uchiha Obito easily avoided the impact with a single leap.
But then Xuan Yi crossed his hands and waved, and the rushing water stream reversed and returned.
Uchiha Obito was startled, but still leaped to avoid the impact, then landed in the water.
And under everyone's gaze, Xuan Yi formed hand signs again.
It still began with the unique 'Zai' hand sign, then his hands retracted to form the 'Si' hand sign, followed by a 'Yin' hand sign.
Xuan Yi's hand sign speed wasn't fast, everyone could see it clearly.
When the three hand signs were completed, the water under Uchiha Obito's feet immediately surged upwards.
"What's going on?"
Uchiha Obito was a little flustered, quickly flashed to the other side, and then saw the water gather into a small water dragon, which then roared towards him.
Uchiha Obito quickly dodged, and the water dragon brushed past him.
But the next moment, the water dragon made a sharp turn and crashed into Uchiha Obito from behind, sending him flying and landing on the ground.
Two Water Release Jutsu, and the battle was over.
At this moment, Ryuusei Nimoki was both surprised and delighted: "Xuan Yi is definitely the person with the strongest Water Release talent in the Village's history!"
The Water Release just now was truly amazing. Although it wasn't grand in scale, he could handle the Water Release Jutsu with Taijutsu.
But he knew that Xuan Yi had definitely held back.
What Ryuusei Nimoki was amazed by was Xuan Yi's hand signs and his flexible control over the Ninjutsu itself, which was simply unprecedented.
At least, it shouldn't appear on a Ninja Academy student.
Last year, he had already witnessed Xuan Yi's brilliant performance in Water Release, and now, he had clearly progressed even further.
Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique is a B-rank difficulty, yet Xuan Yi used it so simply and flexibly.
At this moment, Ryuusei Nimoki had already become a Xuan Yi fanboy in his heart.
On the other side, Asuma Sarutobi was not only shocked but also incredulous: "How did this guy do it?"
At this moment, Xuan Yi came to Uchiha Obito's side and extended his right hand, pulling the somewhat dazed Uchiha Obito up.
"You... how did you do that?"
Uchiha Obito couldn't help but ask.
Xuan Yi smiled and said, "Hard work!"
Then he added in his mind: Cheating!
One percent effort + ninety-nine percent cheating!