On the rapidly flowing river, Sarutobi Asuma's Shadow Clones shot out one by one, a total of 12, landing around Kakashi and the others.
From upstream, Sarutobi Asuma reminded them with a smile, "The current will get even stronger from now on, be careful!"
The next moment, he directly accelerated the water flow himself, making it turbulent and even more rapid.
At this, Hizashi Hyuga and the others' expressions shifted slightly. They all became cautious, their mental focus intensifying.
Sarutobi Asuma silently observed the 12 individuals.
The most at ease were Kakashi and Hizashi Hyuga, followed by Yamato and Uchiha Yashiro.
Then came Yamanaka Kumo and Shimura Dan.
"No wonder the Shimura Clan chose him for the Bloodline Class."
"Does this mean he's planning to take me on as a disciple too?"
Sarutobi Asuma guessed inwardly.
He had made a promise to the Shimura Clan before.
Even though he had killed Danzō Shimura, it didn't mean he felt the same way about the Shimura Clan.
"Walk towards me!"
Sarutobi Asuma suddenly shouted.
Kakashi and the others immediately began walking upstream.
Some moved quickly, others slowly, even cautiously.
This further highlighted the differences in each person's Chakra Control.
However, what made Hizashi Hyuga and the others' hearts pound was not the training method Sarutobi Asuma had devised, but the Shadow Clones of Sarutobi Asuma beside them.
Each of them was going all out, even being cautious and trembling.
But Sarutobi Asuma's Shadow Clones were completely at ease, as if walking on level ground.
Only by comparison could they see how vast the gap was!
This made everyone take their training even more seriously.
Sarutobi Asuma also had to admit that those selected by the major ninja clans were all exceptionally talented prodigies.
After a period of adaptation, everyone was walking steadily on the water, no longer cautious.
Ten minutes later, the Shadow Clones beside them placed their hands on Kakashi and the others' shoulders.
This made everyone's hearts tighten, their recently relaxed minds becoming tense again.
Upstream, Sarutobi Asuma said with a smile, "The difficulty will increase next!"
As soon as he finished speaking, splashing sounds echoed one after another.
First was Kurama Unkai of the Kurama Clan, followed by Sarutobi Tsuchigin and Shimura Gen'i.
As for Yamanaka Kumo, Nara Tensui, and Akimichi Dōtō, the water had already risen past their ankles.
Hizashi Hyuga, Uchiha Yashiro, Kakashi, Yamato, as well as Sarutobi Yoshio and Shimura Dan, felt their bodies becoming unstable at this moment.
And it was too heavy!
Earth Style: Heavy Rock Jutsu!
Sarutobi Asuma's Shadow Clones used this jutsu, directly making everyone's bodies heavier.
This was far more effective than lifting rocks!
Moreover.
Once everyone adapted to this weight and could once again tread steadily on the river surface, Sarutobi Asuma's Shadow Clones would make their bodies even heavier.
Half an hour later.
The training temporarily concluded, and everyone lay on the riverbank, gasping for breath.
After resting for half an hour, the training resumed.
This cycle repeated.
The morning passed quickly.
At 12 o'clock, Sarutobi Asuma announced the end of the morning's training and said, "Kakashi, in the afternoon, we'll have nerve reaction training. You know the method, so you'll lead everyone."
"And tomorrow, gather here at 9 AM!"
Kakashi quickly nodded, "Understood!"
"Dismissed!"
Before the shout had even completely faded, Sarutobi Asuma had already vanished.
Hizashi Hyuga and the others looked at Kakashi. Sarutobi Yoshio, who was familiar with him, asked, "Kakashi, where do we gather this afternoon?"
He was also an Anbu ninja.
Kakashi thought for a moment and said, "Training Ground Nine!"
"The time is 2 PM!"
Everyone nodded, having no objections.
And so, The special training class for Jonin began. While the training seemed basic, it left everyone completely exhausted each time.
The water walking training was one thing.
For the afternoon's neural reaction training, Sarutobi Asuma had Kakashi lead the session, but he also sent a Shadow Clone and set a rule.
The person who was hit by a colored ball the most times would have to spar with him in Taijutsu.
What?
Was this a punishment?
To be able to spar with the Ninja Demigod Sarutobi Asuma was something they couldn't ask for more.
Let alone Hizashi Hyuga and the others, even Kakashi felt the same.
Sparring with a strong individual like Sarutobi Asuma would undoubtedly help them find their own weaknesses and then address them.
Thus, In the first round of training, Shimura Gen'i deliberately allowed himself to be hit by one of Sarutobi Asuma's specially made colored balls, becoming the one who was hit the most.
Then, he was beaten black and blue by Sarutobi Asuma's Shadow Clone.
A spar?
It didn't exist!
Finding his own flaws?
That didn't exist either!
Because it was a completely one-sided beating, he couldn't even touch Sarutobi Asuma's clothes.
Seeing this, Kakashi and the others who were resting on the side broke out in a cold sweat.
"It really is a punishment!"
Yamato swallowed hard, feeling the terrifying aspect of Teacher Asuma for the first time.
After that, no one was willing to be last anymore.
Who would want to get beaten for no reason?
But with 12 people, there was always someone who came in last.
The training in the special class was indeed arduous yet interesting.
Sometimes, all 12 people trained together. Other times, due to missions, if someone was missing, Sarutobi Asuma would bring Yūhi Kurenai, Shizune, Shisui, and the others to train with them.
However, for Sarutobi Asuma, this was just a small part of his daily life.
For most of the time, his Shadow Clones were responsible.
His main body also had to train, continuously improving his physique, or studying Konoha's vast Ninjutsu database.
It contained many original materials left by the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama's developed jutsu, which were worth Sarutobi Asuma studying and learning from.
In the blink of an eye, time had arrived at April 5th.
The Hyuga Clan.
Hyuga Hiashi finally couldn't help but summon his younger brother, Hizashi.
After Hizashi sat down opposite him, Hyuga Hiashi asked, "Hizashi, it's been a month since you entered the special training class for Jonin. How are the results?"
"This..."
Hizashi hesitated a bit.
Because over this past month, none of the 12 of them had learned any Ninjutsu or secret jutsu from Sarutobi Asuma.
It had all been basic training.
However, they could all feel their own progress.
Their Chakra Control was stronger, their neural reaction speed was faster, and their bodies were more agile.
It was just that these results didn't seem very convincing when spoken.
He thought for a moment and said, "Clan Head, why don't we have a spar?"
A spar?
Hyuga Hiashi was stunned. He suddenly recalled the scenes of the two brothers training and practicing together when they were young.
It seemed like a long time ago!
How long had it been since they last sparred and trained together?
Since when did it start?
Hyuga Hiashi's mind even became a little hazy.
Hizashi Hyuga watched, reminding, "Patriarch?"
Hyuga Hiashi snapped back to attention and nodded, "Then let me see!"
The two then went to the training grounds in the courtyard.
After the mutual respect seal, Hizashi Hyuga said, "Patriarch, please!"
Hyuga Hiashi nodded, then flashed forward, quickly attacking Hizashi Hyuga.
The clash between the two brothers officially began.
Coming from the same clan, practicing the same Gentle Fist, and having grown up together since childhood, Hyuga Hiashi and Hizashi Hyuga were too familiar with each other.
Both felt as if they had returned to the past.
However, Hyuga Hiashi quickly noticed that his younger brother's reactions were extremely fast, and his attack speed also surpassed his own.
"Is this the result of the special training?"
Hyuga Hiashi was slightly alarmed, then seized an opportunity, increasing his speed and launching a furious barrage of Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms at Hizashi Hyuga.
However, Hizashi Hyuga countered him with an Eight Trigrams Vacuum Palm, forcefully breaking the rhythm of the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms and repelling Hyuga Hiashi.
Hyuga Hiashi steadied himself, looking at his brother with some shock, "Not only are your speed and reactions faster, but your chakra has also become stronger!"
Hizashi Hyuga nodded, "Yes, Patriarch. It's because of the training; my neural reaction speed is faster, my body is more flexible and agile, and my Chakra Control has greatly improved."
"With the same amount of chakra, the power of my Eight Trigrams Vacuum Palm has increased by thirty percent!"
Hyuga Hiashi's expression grew serious, "Is this the training from the Jonin Special Training Class?"
"Truly astonishing!"
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