After dinner, Mokgetsu pondered for a moment and finally took out a blank Scroll to start writing a mission report for Danzo.
Although, according to the current trend, Sarutobi Hiruzen might soon demand people, premature celebrations are out of the question; he must ensure everything is foolproof.
Mokgetsu included the events of Sarutobi Hiruzen's inspection today, and emphasized the praise and high regard from the Third Hokage, creating an atmosphere that suggests the Third is quite optimistic and trying to win him over.
He also listed the rewards given later, to highlight the Third Hokage's appreciation of him, only excluding the content of the work arrangement Scroll from the report.
If Sarutobi Hiruzen doesn't immediately demand people from Danzo, this mission report can maintain his loyal Root Ninja persona, to a certain extent preventing any mischief from Danzo.
Although he is considered a Ninja on a mission, Mokgetsu has no trust whatsoever in Danzo, and he actively prevents any possible unexpected events.
If the Third Hokage demands people soon as expected, this Scroll won't have any negative impact, and it might even prevent Danzo from secretly tormenting him after leaving the Root.
This is why Mokgetsu didn't include the work arrangement discussed with Sarutobi Hiruzen in the report.
Without including it, even if Mokgetsu's report ends up with the Third Hokage, Mokgetsu is merely fulfilling the task assigned by Danzo rather than being a die-hard fan of the Root.
This work arrangement Scroll is unknown to Danzo; as long as Mokgetsu keeps it confidential, only the Third Hokage and him know about it, and Danzo will never find out.
Mokgetsu placed the finished Scroll on himself, heading to the Southern Border Forest to instruct his disciples.
"Good evening, Teacher Mokgetsu," Obito and Nohara Rin arrived just in time, smiling broadly as they greeted Mokgetsu.
"Good evening, Obito, little Rin," Mokgetsu replied with a smile.
Ever since Nohara Rin joined the after-school forest cultivation, Obito started arriving slightly earlier.
"Cultivation, cultivation, learn the Breathing Technique sooner," Obito was filled with enthusiasm today.
Because during the strength test today, Obito wasn't lucky, drawing lots close to Shisui's and encountering Shisui in the second round, then being thoroughly beaten by Shisui.
Luckily, the practical exam not only looked at rankings but also scores. Although Obito was eliminated in the second round, he performed well in both battles, earning high scores, which wouldn't impact Mokgetsu's reward.
Shisui is very strong, Obito conceded to being beaten, but he felt a sense of unwillingness inside.
Not only is Shisui from the same clan, but he is two years younger than him, yet was able to suppress him in battle.
In the cultivation of Breath of Flame, Obito saw a hope to surpass Shisui.
Breath of Flame is undoubtedly an extremely powerful Secret Technique, and he unexpectedly has a talent for it, making it a perfect opportunity for overtaking.
Obito requested Mokgetsu to bind and secure him to assist in cultivation from the very start.
Seeing Obito's diligence, Mokgetsu was quite satisfied.
With the school year about to start, Obito's cultivation task is soon closing in on the settlement opportunity. If Obito doesn't work hard to improve his progress in Breath of Flame within this month, then this cultivation task is bound to fail.
Mokgetsu wouldn't interfere with Might Guy for the cultivation task to let Obito attain first place, second place isn't without reward, it's not necessary.
The correct approach should be to inspire Obito to cultivate more diligently.
Since Might Guy learned what was taught in the previous battles, Mokgetsu also prepared to start a new round of lessons.
"What you need to do next is to feel the power of the rock and try to become one with the rock." Mokgetsu told Might Guy.
Even though it sounded abstract, it is indeed an essential cultivation process of the Breathing Technique, because the Breathing Technique is more or less metaphysical. In Hokage's terms, it has some connection with Spiritual Energy and Yin Release.
The stronger the belief, the stronger the Breathing Technique. If the belief is weak, even the blade will become fragile.
"Trying to become one with the rock?" Might Guy thought for a moment, feeling like he understood Mokgetsu's idea, and used the Transformation Jutsu to turn himself into a rock.
"Teacher Mokgetsu, should I practice the Breathing Technique in this state?" Might Guy asked.
For a moment, Mokgetsu didn't know how to respond. In his memory of cultivating Breath of Rock, he completed this step by sitting on a rock.
But after thinking it over, transforming into a rock should be better than just sitting on a rock.
"Why don't you sit on the rock and then use the Transformation Jutsu to turn into a rock?" Mokgetsu thought and suggested.
Only children make choices, he directly chose both, layering them together.
Might Guy dispelled the Transformation Jutsu, then sat on a large rock and used the Transformation Jutsu again.
After the cultivation ended, Mokgetsu used Identification Jutsu to glance at Might Guy; his proficiency was still the same as yesterday, at nineteen, with no increase today.
Mokgetsu wasn't surprised, cultivating Breath of Rock is tough, and the previous enlightenment effect has been mostly consumed. It won't be easy to increase as quickly from now on; it's possible to not see any increase for five days straight.
Mokgetsu glanced at Obito's Breath of Flame proficiency; Obito's proficiency was steadily rising, now reaching eight points.
"Guy, why did you transform into a rock?" Obito asked puzzledly.
"Teacher Mokgetsu asked me to become one with the rock, to feel the power of the stone. I thought becoming a rock is tantamount to being one with the rock," Might Guy replied honestly.
"Become one with the rock, is the later cultivation really that difficult?" Obito scratched his head after hearing Might Guy's words.
If Breath of Rock fuses with the rock, then his Breath of Flame might have to merge with flames. Can Transformation Jutsu transform into flames, and does it mean jumping into a fire pile?
"Actually, I have a good idea. Guy, you can hollow out a rock and sleep inside it, being one with the rock even while sleeping. The cultivation speed would be incredibly fast then," Obito proposed excitedly.
Might Guy showed a thoughtful expression.
"Then will you sleep in the pile during the next training?" Mokgetsu touched Obito's forehead with his two fingers combined, even sleeping in the rock to feel the stone, the Breathing Technique isn't that abstract.
"Hehe, it's different. Sleeping in a fire pile would result in being burned to death, but sleeping in a rock would at most be uncomfortable," Obito chuckled.
"Feeling the power of the stone..." Shisui showed a thoughtful expression. If it's merely sensing the power of the elements, could Breath of Flame achieve sensing the power of flames through Nature Transformation training?
Training concluded, Mokgetsu deposited the Scroll he carried at the location for submitting mission reports, then returned home to await replies.