Chapter 134: An Unusual Teaching Method, The List! (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Votes)
Although it was his first time being a teacher, Sarutobi Asuma didn't feel unfamiliar with the role at all.
After all, he often guided Yūhi Kurenai and Shizune, as well as Tsunade and others.
However, his previous guidance and exchange with Yūhi Kurenai regarding Genjutsu had always been through Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique, which was why that particular jutsu had been upgraded to level 9 by him.
Further progress had become very slow.
So this time, he decided to switch to a different Genjutsu.
Demonic Illusion: Caged Tiger was also quite good; it was a representative of immobilization techniques, and a similar type of Genjutsu to Yūhi Kurenai's Demonic Illusion: Tree Binding Death.
After listening to Uchiha Shisui explain the principle and demonstrate the Hand Seals, Sarutobi Asuma immediately got to work, reminding Uchiha Shisui, "Pay attention to my Chakra Nature Transformation."
Uchiha Shisui quickly nodded, "Yes, Teacher!"
He activated his Sharingan and focused his mind more than ever before.
Then, Sarutobi Asuma performed the Hand Seals to execute Demonic Illusion: Caged Tiger for the first time.
Uchiha Shisui's body stiffened slightly, but in less than a tenth of a second, his Sharingan automatically broke the jutsu.
However, Uchiha Shisui kept Sarutobi Asuma's words in mind, concentrating his attention on Sarutobi Asuma's chakra changes.
Sarutobi Asuma didn't speak, but instead performed Demonic Illusion: Caged Tiger again.
This time, he didn't form Hand Seals, merely bringing his hands together.
Uchiha Shisui's Sharingan took half a second to break the jutsu this time, and at the same time, Uchiha Shisui felt the difference in Sarutobi Asuma's Yin Style chakra nature between the first and second casting.
It was stronger!
The Chakra Nature Transformation was stronger, but the amount of chakra used remained the same.
Sarutobi Asuma continued.
For the third time, he didn't even need to bring his hands together.
This time, the Sharingan's automatic counter-illusion ability could no longer break it.
Uchiha Shisui didn't immediately dispel the jutsu; instead, he repeatedly compared the differences in Sarutobi Asuma's Yin Style chakra nature transformation across the three castings before dispelling it.
This time, Sarutobi Asuma didn't immediately cast again, but asked, "Shisui, do you have any questions?"
Uchiha Shisui quickly replied, "Asuma-sensei, not at the moment."
"Good, let's continue!"
Sarutobi Asuma continued.
And so, the unusual teaching began.
Sarutobi Asuma cast Demonic Illusion: Caged Tiger again and again, each time different from the last.
He used a stronger Yin Style chakra nature transformation, and with the same amount of chakra, the jutsu's power continuously increased.
As the sun began to set.
After Sarutobi Asuma cast Demonic Illusion: Caged Tiger for the 49th time, Uchiha Shisui could no longer break the jutsu.
At this point.
Sarutobi Asuma's Demonic Illusion: Caged Tiger had reached level 8, on the verge of level 9!
Glancing at the sky, Sarutobi Asuma concluded the lesson, "That's all for today."
"Go back and train well, and come here again the day after tomorrow."
Uchiha Shisui was still eager for more. After nodding, he quickly bowed respectfully before leaving.
Upon returning to the Uchiha clan compound, Uchiha Shisui happened to run into Uchiha Itachi, who was returning home after training at school.
"Shisui-nii!"
Uchiha Itachi ran up and asked, "Did you just come back from Asuma-sama's place?"
"Yes!"
Uchiha Shisui nodded and smiled, "Sensei's teaching method is very special, and I gained a lot today."
"Moreover, Sensei's achievements in Yin Style are astonishing. I don't know if I'll ever have the chance to reach Sensei's level in my lifetime."
Uchiha Itachi was surprised to hear this.
He knew that although Shisui was young, among the Uchiha clan, not to mention those of the same age, even some clan members who had awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan might not be as skilled in Genjutsu as Shisui.
"As expected of the 'Half-God of Shinobi'..."
Uchiha Itachi praised him inwardly, then asked Uchiha Shisui for guidance on Genjutsu.
Uchiha Shisui readily agreed, then thought for a moment and decided to try guiding Uchiha Itachi using the same method as his teacher.
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In the following days, Sarutobi Asuma continued to live a busy and fulfilling life.
His guidance to Uchiha Shisui did not affect his own training.
He could even take Kurenai to soak in hot springs every few days, and by the way, check on her body to improve her constitution and nerve reaction speed.
As Namikaze Minato and Fugaku Uchiha got the ball rolling.
Ninja clans one after another sent their people.
The Sarutobi clan secured a spot in the first ordinary class of the Jonin Special Training Program, and the Shimura clan also took one.
Following them, the Hyuga clan also secured a spot, with Hizashi Hyuga as their chosen candidate.
In the blink of an eye, time had passed to February 7th, Year 47 of Konoha.
In the evening, Sarutobi Asuma sat on his bed, reviewing the roster for the first Jonin Special Training Program.
Ordinary class, 10 people, full.
Bloodline class, 2 people, full.
Hizashi Hyuga, Uchiha Yashiro, Kakashi, Yamato, Sarutobi Tsuchigin, Shimura Gen'i, Yamanaka Kumo, Nara Tensui, Akimichi Dōtō, Kurama Unkai.
Of the 10 people in the ordinary class, aside from Kakashi and Yamato, all were from ninja clans, and reputable ones within Konoha at that.
Even Kakashi couldn't exactly be considered a commoner.
However, Sarutobi Asuma didn't particularly mind.
This first wave was bound to be dominated by ninja clans; for civilian ninja, even becoming a Jonin with 50 million Ryo wasn't a simple feat.
And for this first phase, Sarutobi Asuma's intention was precisely to make a profit from these clan members.
Of course, he was conscientious and would absolutely ensure that the 50 million Ryo would be well worth it.
Behind each name on the roster were their profiles, including proficient Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, and so on.
"The others are fine, but Hizashi Hyuga, Yamanaka Kumo, Nara Tensui, and Akimichi Dōtō are a bit troublesome. They all possess clan-specific secret Ninjutsu and Taijutsu."
Sarutobi Asuma mused inwardly.
His goal for this Jonin Special Training Program was far more than just making money.
Therefore, the first phase had to establish a strong reputation.
"Money is hard-earned!"
Sarutobi Asuma sighed.
He then looked at the other roster, the bloodline class.
Two people: Sarutobi Yoshio and Dan Shimura.
They had paid their way in as well.
Ninja clans certainly had money!
Looking at the two lists, Sarutobi Asuma began to ponder the teaching plan.
"First, the fundamentals: constitution, Chakra Control, nerve reaction speed, and Chakra Nature Transformation."
"Among these individuals, apart from Kakashi and Yamato, their constitutions are largely set. Ordinary training has likely lost its effectiveness."
"My Lightning Style has some effect, and Electromagnetic Release is even better, but I can't just apply it to them like that."
"So, the focus for the fundamentals will be Chakra Control, nerve reaction speed, and Chakra Nature Transformation."
"For Chakra Control and nerve reaction speed, I can have Kakashi assist me. After all, he knows the standard methods."
"As a further step, I'll set up a large electric field to continuously stimulate their nerve cells, thereby subtly improving their nerve reaction speed."
"As for guiding Chakra Nature Transformation, the method used for Kurenai and Shisui can be applied."
At this thought, Sarutobi Asuma paused once more.
It seemed Hizashi Hyuga, Yamanaka Kumo, Nara Tensui, and Akimichi Dōtō were not quite suitable.
Hizashi Hyuga, from the Byakugan clan, basically wouldn't need Chakra Nature Transformation.
After considering for a moment longer, Sarutobi Asuma thought, "For the Hyuga clan, at this point, I can only focus on improving their Chakra Control as much as possible."
"Regarding Chakra Nature Transformation, the Byakugan, like the Sharingan, should be a combination of Yang Style and Yin Style Chakra Nature Transformation, but the Byakugan is primarily guided by Yang Release."
"However, this is just speculation. I'll need to understand it better when the time comes."
"As for the Ino-Shika-Cho clans, they definitely won't want their secret techniques leaked. But that's fine; I can develop similar techniques if I need to."
Conveniently, he was short on experience points.
After so long and doing so much, he had only accumulated a little over 1 million experience points, out of the required 2 million.
And the next level-up required 3 million; it was getting harder and harder.
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