Chapter 224: Preparation for the Explosion of Obito's Gold Coins
On Sunday, Mugetsu gave his students a day off. He had already arranged to meet Kushina through the meal delivery ninja, agreeing on a time during the weekend.
Their meeting was set for 9 a.m.
Mugetsu arrived at the designated location ten minutes early. No matter who he was meeting, he always made it a habit to arrive ahead of time. With those extra minutes, even if something unexpected happened, he would never be late.
Since they were in Konoha and everyone traveled on foot, there was no risk of being delayed by things like traffic, but even so, Mugetsu still preferred to be cautious.
When he arrived, Kushina wasn't there yet. About five minutes later, he saw her hurrying over.
"Oh, Mugetsu, you're already here! Am I late?" Kushina asked in surprise.
She had planned to arrive early herself, thinking a teacher should always arrive before her student. But she hadn't expected Mugetsu to be even earlier.
"Could the clock be broken?" she muttered to herself, scratching her head.
"You're not late—you're actually a bit early. I just got here ahead of time," Mugetsu said with a polite smile.
Although he liked to arrive early, he never expected others to do the same. As long as they weren't late, that was good enough for him.
"Ahem, student Mugetsu, you're quite diligent. You'd better be just as diligent when we start studying," Kushina said, clearing her throat as she tried to look serious.
"I'm a very strict teacher, you know. Even Minato gets punished if he slacks off."
But despite her effort to sound stern, her expression looked more amused than serious—like she was about to laugh at any moment.
"Don't worry, Teacher Kushina. I'll definitely study hard. And since you're working so hard to teach me, I brought you something—some desserts I made myself," Mugetsu said with a small grin, handing her a neatly wrapped box.
The mention of desserts made Kushina's eyes light up instantly. Her attempt at maintaining a dignified teacher's image disappeared as she eagerly took the box.
"Mugetsu, you're amazing! You can even make desserts? Thank you so much!" she said happily.
After thanking him, she quickly opened the box—expecting to find wagashi, daifuku, or cakes—but instead, she found neat squares of white pastries.
"What kind of dessert is this?" she asked curiously.
Though unfamiliar with the treat, the sweet aroma already told her it would taste wonderful.
"This is Osmanthus Cake. I made it myself—you can't buy it anywhere in Konoha," Mugetsu explained.
"Amazing!" Kushina exclaimed, giving him a big thumbs up before picking up a piece and taking a bite.
The moment it entered her mouth, a soft sweetness filled her senses. The flavor was rich yet light, and the gentle fragrance of osmanthus lingered with a cool, refreshing aftertaste.
For a moment, Kushina felt as though she had jumped from summer heat into a cool pond surrounded by blooming flowers.
"It's so delicious!" she said, eyes wide in delight.
"I'm glad you like it. I was worried it might not suit your taste," Mugetsu said with a smile.
"You're a clever one, aren't you? Trying to bribe your teacher with sweets so I'll go easy on you, huh?" Kushina teased, grinning playfully.
"So, Teacher, will you accept it?"
"Of course I will!" she said immediately. Jokes were one thing, but desserts were serious business.
"These are too good to finish all at once. I'll save some for later," she thought to herself, closing the box.
As they walked toward their usual training spot, Kushina's thoughts were in turmoil.
"This dessert is too good… one piece wasn't enough. Just one more… there are still plenty left."
After a moment of hesitation, she took another piece—and once again, the delicious flavor melted in her mouth.
"Well, I've already had two. One more won't hurt," she muttered, giving in again.
Piece by piece, her self-control completely vanished. By the time they reached their destination, Kushina reached into the box only to find it empty.
"Something wrong?" Mugetsu asked, noticing her sudden pause.
"Haha, nothing," she said quickly, forcing a smile as she closed the box.
She couldn't exactly admit she'd eaten every piece on the way. Even Kushina, confident as she was, felt too embarrassed to ask for more right away.
"Kushina's Sealing Technique class is now in session," she announced cheerfully, regaining her composure. "Student Mugetsu, please answer this: what power maintains the Four Symbols Seal?"
"The circulating power of the Four Symbols," Mugetsu replied.
"Then tell me this—will the sealing power of the Four Symbols Seal remain constant?"
"No, it will weaken over time and needs to be reinforced," Mugetsu answered calmly.
"Very good. It seems you haven't forgotten what I taught you," Kushina said with a satisfied nod.
After confirming that Mugetsu had fully mastered the previous material, she began to teach him new content.
Mugetsu quickly immersed himself in her lecture. Kushina's teaching style was methodical, and her understanding of Sealing Techniques was truly profound. Combined with his own natural talent, Mugetsu's progress in the Four Symbols Sealing grew rapidly under her guidance.
By one in the afternoon, his proficiency in the Four Symbols Sealing had already reached fifty points—still at the beginner level, but steadily advancing.
When it was time for lunch, Mugetsu invited Kushina to eat at the same restaurant as before. As usual, he borrowed the kitchen and personally prepared a lavish meal.
"Although the meals that get delivered are tasty, freshly cooked dishes are on another level," Kushina said blissfully as she enjoyed her food.
After lunch, her free time was almost over. She handed Mugetsu a cultivation scroll, then returned to the Uzumaki Sealing House escorted by Anbu.
Once she left, Mugetsu went to check on his Shadow Clone's progress with the forging project.
Although Obito always said he liked any kind of gift, Mugetsu had noticed the envious look in his eyes during Shisui's birthday. He knew Obito secretly wanted a ninja tool crafted by his own teacher.
To make it distinct from Shisui's weapon, Mugetsu decided to forge a standard Kunai this time instead of another short blade.
Even though it was just a Kunai, he intended to express his sincerity through the details—engraving intricate dragon patterns along the blade, carving Obito's name on both sides, and etching the Uchiha clan crest onto the grip.
When he arrived at the forge, he saw that the Kunai was almost complete, lacking only a few refined touches.
"There's still plenty of time—six days left," Mugetsu noted with quiet satisfaction.
Last time, the emotions surrounding a disciple's birthday had reached a peak, resulting in a Trust Level Four upgrade and a Perfect-grade reward. Mugetsu doubted such luck would strike again for this birthday.
A Master-grade reward would already be enough. After all, rewards aside, he still needed to prepare something meaningful. Not only did he want to avoid showing favoritism toward the disciple whose birthday came first, but he also wanted to reciprocate Obito's own thoughtfulness.
Afterward, Mugetsu made his way to Asuma's home for tutoring.
"Today, I'll teach you Wind Release Nature Transformation," Mugetsu said with a gentle smile as the lesson began.
"I knew it, Teacher Mugetsu! You've already mastered Wind Release so quickly," Asuma said in delight.
"It went smoother than I expected," Mugetsu replied modestly before demonstrating.
"For Wind Nature Transformation, imagine it as thin and sharp."
He plucked a leaf from a nearby branch, focused his Chakra, and instantly sliced the leaf into several pieces with his hand.
"Or think of it as a shockwave of air."
Forming hand seals, Mugetsu condensed Chakra in his throat and released it as transparent waves of compressed air. The shockwaves pierced through nearby trees and stones like invisible blades.
"Wind Release Chakra is like a blade—its strength lies in cutting and piercing."
Asuma's eyes widened as he watched the display. Mugetsu's Wind Release was far beyond what he expected—he had achieved this level of mastery in just a few months.
"Teacher Mugetsu, I told you! You never know what you're good at until you try. You're definitely a Wind Release genius!" Asuma said excitedly.
Mugetsu smiled faintly. "Just a coincidence."
In the Hokage's eyes, Mugetsu was already a shinobi proficient in three Nature Transformations—a rare achievement.
"If you ask me, Teacher Mugetsu, you're only limited by resources. You could probably master Lightning and Earth Release too," Asuma said earnestly.
"Let's first focus on perfecting what you already know," Mugetsu chuckled, lightly tapping Asuma's head.
They spent the entire afternoon training in Wind Release Nature Transformation, and by the end, Asuma felt the lesson was more valuable than ten days of instruction from a Jonin.
As they were about to part ways, Asuma said with a hint of regret, "I should've graduated a year later. Then I might've had the chance to intern under you, Teacher Mugetsu."
"It's fine as long as you keep training diligently. If I have time, I'll call you over again. After this internship period, I should have more time for tutoring," Mugetsu said after thinking for a moment.
After sending Asuma home, Mugetsu returned to his house in the main district.
He prepared dinner, ate quietly, then continued studying the Four Symbols Sealing before turning his focus to developing Water Breathing.
The Breathing Techniques were essentially forbidden arts, and although he had already mastered three types, developing Water Breathing proved especially difficult.
Water Breathing needed to possess the same traits as the others—enhancing physical strength while also amplifying the user's Water Release Chakra Nature Transformation.
It was a complex balance, one that required time, patience, and exceptional control.
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