Raido Namiashi returned to the team with a frustrated expression.
He wasn't angry about the loss—Uchiha Shisui's strength was undeniably high. He simply wasn't a match.
But that didn't make it any less humiliating.
He, a formal Genin, had been completely outclassed by a student who had just entered the Ninja Academy.
"That Uchiha Shisui is seriously strong… He even defeated an actual Genin. Even if it were Kakashi at that age, I'm not sure he could do better."
"Unless… maybe that student isn't normal at all."
Hearing the Ninja Academy students whisper about him only made Raido's face burn hotter with sha.
And right at that mont, as he returned, the first thing he saw was Asuma's barely concealed grin.
"…Asuma, you knew, didn't you?" Raido squinted, suspicious.
Sothing didn't add up.
Back when Asuma dragged them into this special training, he ntioned that Mugetsu was his tutor. It wouldn't be a stretch if he also knew about a genius nad Uchiha Shisui in his class.
"Know what?" Asuma blinked innocently.
"How was I supposed to know a First-Year student would wipe the floor with you?"
Raido flinched.
Ouch. Another hit straight to the gut.
"Everyone, quiet down."
Mugetsu raised a hand to silence the chatter.
"We have students from First to Fourth Grade here, along with so graduated Genin. All of you are comrades from the sa village. I hope you'll treat each other with respect."
"In a mont, I'll conduct a strength assessnt, then divide you into three groups: Group A, Group B, and Group C. Each group will receive different special training."
That was also the answer to Raido's earlier question.
With such a wide range of strength levels, it was impossible to teach everyone the sa material. Mugetsu had planned from the beginning to divide them by ability.
Since they were all in the sa training ground, he could rotate between the groups—or better yet, use Shadow Clones to teach all three as if they were individuals.
The strength test was simple: students would demonstrate their skills in Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, and Shuriken throwing.
The instructors would observe and score them.
Mugetsu called over several teachers from the instructor class.
In just one period, they completed evaluations and sorted over three hundred students into their respective groups.
Group A consisted of Genin-level students—those who had already graduated or were standouts among Academy students.
Their training focused on Chakra control, Taijutsu, and the Body Flicker Technique.
Group B contained promising Academy students.
They would train in the Three Body Technique, Chakra control, and Taijutsu.
Group C was composed of the more ordinary students.
While they would study the sa content as Group B, the difficulty and intensity would be reduced.
Mugetsu skimd through Group A's roster and saw plenty of familiar nas.
Obito, Shisui, Might Guy—naturally.
Also included were Asuma, Kurenai, Genma, and Shizune.
Aside from Shisui, most of Group A were either Genin or Fourth Grade students ranked in the Academy.
In Group B, Mugetsu spotted a few familiar nas: Ebisu, Hayate, and Rin.
Ebisu's situation was awkward—stronger than most in Group B, but not quite Group A level.
Hayate had only just entered Third Grade.
As for Anko, Kotetsu, and Izumo—the "three headache brothers"—they all landed in Group C.
Though they had shown promise, like early lightning control, their abilities were still average by Fourth Grade standards.
Mugetsu headed over to Group A first.
"Those of you who have completed both tree-climbing and water-walking, stand to the right.
If you've only completed tree-climbing, stand to the left.
If you've done neither, stand in the middle."
Most went left. A few stood on the right. Only a very small number stood in the middle.
Mugetsu then had those on the left attempt water-walking and those on the right demonstrate their proficiency.
As he observed, he began to form a clear picture of the group's Chakra control levels.
Obito, Asuma, Shisui, and Might Guy didn't need further practice—they had already mastered both skills.
"You've only barely grasped the basics. That's not what 'completed' ans," Mugetsu corrected one student who was midway up a tree.
Then, he had Obito demonstrate what true mastery looked like.
Obito shot straight up the tree, then stuck himself upside down on a branch and spun in place over ten tis.
His soles didn't shift an inch.
Next, he ran across water with ease—even while being attacked by a Water Dragon Bullet.
"This is what it ans to have completed the training," Mugetsu said, pointing to Obito.
"As of now, only Obito, Shisui, and Asuma have reached this level."
"…Asuma?"
Raido blinked, clearly skeptical.
"Don't look down on , Raido! My Chakra control's excellent."
Asuma, eager to prove himself, stepped forward and perford the exercise flawlessly.
"…Has Asuma been secretly training or sothing?"
Raido muttered, watching him walk across the water with the calm of a seasoned Jonin.
"You've gotten even stronger, Asuma," Kurenai said earnestly.
"Haha, it's nothing special. Just the basics," Asuma replied—though the smirk tugging at his lips said otherwise.
The water he choked on during Mugetsu's earlier training finally felt worth it.
"Chakra control is a core skill for all Ninja," Mugetsu addressed them again.
"I expect all of you to stand on the right side in two weeks."
After a few more demonstrations, he moved on to Group B.
He repeated the sa question as before—but this ti, the results were very different.
Only Ebisu stood on the right.
Most stood in the middle. A few on the left.
Mugetsu had them all demonstrate, and as expected, Group B's Chakra control lagged behind Group A.
Aside from Ebisu, everyone was assigned tree-climbing training.
Ebisu alone continued to practice water-walking.
As for Group C, Mugetsu skipped the assessnt altogether and dove straight into Taijutsu training.
His plan for them was simple:
Physical training and Taijutsu practice in the morning.
Three Body Technique training in the afternoon.
Only after they caught up would they begin Chakra control exercises.
Mugetsu left a Shadow Clone with each group while his real body patrolled all three, correcting technique and demonstrating forms.
Before long, morning training ended.
Mugetsu clapped his hands and announced,
"Class dismissed. Lunch break begins now."
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