Chapter 314: Their Own Training

"Mu Yue-sensei!" Obito called out excitedly outside the door, shouting Mu Yue's name.

But after a minute passed, there was still no response from Obito.

Obito scratched his head, feeling a bit strange. He had thought about many things before coming, like how it was Saturday and Mu Yue wouldn't be teaching at the ninja school.

"Could it be that because it's a holiday, Mu Yue-sensei is sleeping in a little?" Obito guessed to himself.

He immediately dismissed the idea. He might do that himself, but Mu Yue definitely wouldn't.

"Mu Yue-sensei, are you home?" Obito tried knocking on the door and asked again.

After another minute, there was still no answer.

Obito turned and headed straight for the Southern Forest. You might not find Mu Yue at her house, but in the Southern Forest, even if Mu Yue's main body wasn't there, her shadow clone would be.

When Obito reached their usual training ground in the Southern Forest, he saw Kakashi swinging his sword again and again, Might Guy doing various exercises, Shisui forming hand seals and spitting fire, and Rin Nohara standing before Mu Yue, listening to instruction.

"Ah, come on, you all came this early to see Mu Yue-sensei right after the exams ended?" Obito said, looking dumbfounded at the group.

He had planned to secretly work hard and surprise everyone, but these people were all even more diligent. He had woken up at eight and couldn't find anyone. He wondered what time they had gotten up to bring Mu Yue to the Southern Forest.

"What else?" Kakashi exhaled lightly and said indifferently.

Although Minato was his instructor and Kakashi acknowledged him, Minato couldn't really help much with training in the Transparent World. Kakashi planned to consult Mu Yue for the entire month, striving to master the Transparent World and prepare for the Chunin Exam.

Originally, this exam wasn't important to Kakashi, who was already a chunin, but as he advanced, he would encounter Obito and Might Guy. He didn't want to lose again; he wanted to win back his previous losses.

He was a genius, after all. Losing all the time wouldn't do.

"It's fine, isn't it usually getting up at six?" Might Guy replied while maintaining his breathing technique, doing frog jumps with a rock and passing by.

"Only you would do that, Guy," Obito complained.

Then Obito walked over to Mu Yue.

"Mu Yue-sensei, can you make me a special training plan to improve my strength, so I can defeat enemies even when my ninjutsu is countered?"

"No problem, Obito. First, do your constant training by yourself. I'll give instructions one by one," Mu Yue nodded and said.

Since he had already obtained a perfect-level Water Breathing, and Rin Nohara had been practicing the basic breathing for almost three months, it was time to teach Rin Water Breathing.

"Mm-hmm," Obito gave Mu Yue and Rin a thumbs up and started his constant training.

He had been learning the breathing technique for nearly a year and was already very familiar with the various training at this stage.

"When using Water Breathing, don't be impatient. Keep a calm and steady mindset to maximize the power of Water Breathing," Mu Yue reminded.

Water Breathing wasn't suitable for hot-tempered people to learn; one needed a quiet, still mindset.

After explaining part of the theory, Mu Yue formally began teaching Rin Water Breathing.

Since Rin had already learned the basic breathing for three months, and Water Breathing was the easiest of the breathing techniques, she learned quickly. Unlike Obito and the others at the beginning, who took several days to show any proficiency, about half an hour later, Mu Yue used appraisal on Rin, and Water Breathing had already appeared in her skill list with a proficiency of two.

Mu Yue nodded inwardly. Rin was much luckier than Obito and the others back then. First, Mu Yue had a deeper understanding of breathing techniques and more experience teaching them. Second, the skill had been upgraded to a stronger effect. With all these buffs, this progress was normal.

Next, Mu Yue formed a shadow clone and had the clone continue instructing Rin, while the main body went over to Kakashi. Might Guy had been the first to find Mu Yue, and Mu Yue had already finished guiding him.

Noticing Mu Yue approaching, Kakashi stopped swinging his sword but continued maintaining his breathing technique.

"First, tell me in detail how you felt when you activated the Transparent World that day," Mu Yue said.

His own Transparent World came with the perfect-level breathing technique and could be used freely from the start, so he needed to understand Kakashi's specific situation to arrange the next training.

Kakashi nodded, recalling all his feelings from that day and then spoke.

"My body hurt—everywhere ached—and I had no strength. Just moving required all my energy. But before I swung the sword, I didn't feel much because my only thought at that time was to defeat the enemy. As that thought grew clearer, a transparent feeling gradually appeared in my mind, allowing me to see my own body and the enemy's body clearly..."

"Extreme physical pain combined with an unyielding spirit?" Mu Yue looked thoughtful.

It had to be said that Kakashi's awakening of the Transparent World was a complete protagonist treatment: the pain of his body, the firm will to protect his comrades, and finally Kakashi's own talent—all these combined led to him awakening the Transparent World early.

However, Mu Yue believed this was a miracle that couldn't be replicated, because at that time, Might Guy's physical pain and spirit were no less than Kakashi's, but Might Guy didn't awaken the Transparent World.

This ability, which could only be guaranteed to awaken when the breathing technique reached perfect level, was simply too rare.

"Alright then, first train your body to its limits, then fight my shadow clone. Go all out with the determination to kill the clone," Mu Yue said after thinking it over.

Since Kakashi's Transparent World was stimulated under extreme conditions, it was worth trying some extreme battles.

Mu Yue split off a Shadow Clone to watch Kakashi, while the main body went to Obito's side.

"You want to defeat those Mist ninja who use Water Style in the Chunin Exam, don't you?" Mu Yue asked directly.

Barring any surprises, according to the battle order, Obito would encounter Terumi Mei in the second round.

"Mm-hmm." Obito nodded quickly, looking at Mu Yue with expectant eyes.

The battle in the Forest of Death really numbed him; those Mist ninja all mastered Water Style, making him very uncomfortable.

The level of Heize and Zabuza was manageable; although Water Nature counters Fire Nature, with the boost of Flame Breathing, he could still force a win despite the disadvantage. After all, while Water counters Fire, if the Fire's intensity far exceeds the Water, it can suppress it.

However, against Water Style ninja of Terumi Mei and Kisame's level, his Fire Style intensity was somewhat insufficient.

"There are two methods. One is to undergo special training in Earth Nature Chakra Transformation. On the level of Chakra Nature, Earth counters Water. Even just learning an Earth Style Wall can block many Water Style attacks." Mu Yue thought for a moment and said.

When you know the intel, the simplest method is definitely to apply the right remedy; if the enemy excels at Water Style, then learn some Earth Style.

"And the other method?" Obito pressed.

He knew the strengths and weaknesses of various jutsu; during the battle in the Forest of Death, he had once hidden under Kakashi's Earth Style Wall, using it to block Water Style.

But Obito felt that learning Earth Style for a month just for those Mist ninja was a bit of a waste; after all, Nature Transformation wasn't that easy to learn, and his innate affinity was still Fire.

"That would be attempting to develop the Flame Breathing Chakra Mode, using stronger flames to counter Water Style." Mu Yue replied.

Mu Yue felt that whichever Obito chose was fine; mastering an additional style would give him more options in various situations, while developing the Mark early could increase his own burst potential.

"I choose the second one!" Obito said after thinking for ten seconds.

Without a doubt, mastering the Flame Breathing Chakra Mode was more tempting than learning Earth Style.

To avoid destroying too many trees, Mu Yue took Obito to the riverbank for training.

Mu Yue first released, switching from Rock Breathing to Flame Breathing, and entered the state of the Flame Breathing Mark.

With just a thought from Mu Yue, a large amount of Chakra was instantly and rapidly converted into Fire Nature Chakra, and blazing flames burned on Mu Yue's hand without harming him in the slightest.

Each breathing technique has its own unique aspects; the Flame Breathing Mark state grants extremely powerful fire resistance, allowing one to use flames directly without any protection and not be harmed by them.

Moreover, this trait is not only effective against one's own flames; it also works against others'. In gaming terms, activating the Mark greatly increases fire resistance.

Obito stared intently at the blazing flames in Mu Yue's hand. Since he was only half a meter away from Mu Yue, he could clearly feel the terrifying heat of the flames, which was incomparable to his current Fire Style.

Obito grew increasingly expectant. During the fight with the Mist jonin, he had unconsciously entered the Flame Breathing Chakra Mode, which meant he would eventually reach Mu Yue's level.

"Fire Style: Great Dragon Fire Technique!"

Mu Yue waved his hand casually, and the flames in his hand instantly became even more intense, then transformed into three fire dragons that shot out towards the river surface.

Sizzle sizzle sizzle!!

The fire dragons plunged into the water, instantly generating a large amount of steam, and for a moment white mist filled the area.

"Fire Dragon Flame Bomb!"

Mu Yue clapped his hands together and opened his mouth to spew flames like a sea of fire. The flames twisted like fire dragons, precisely avoiding Obito beside him and turning the surrounding ground into scorched earth. The moment this massive amount of flames appeared, the white mist vanished again.

Even though the flames didn't even touch the hem of Obito's clothes, being so close to this terrifying fire caused streams of hot sweat to pour down Obito's face.

Beneath the hot sweat, Obito's face showed an uncontrollable excitement. He knew both of these jutsu; if he could also enter the Flame Breathing Chakra Mode and release Fire Style of this power, evaporating Terumi Mei and the others' Water Style would be no problem.

"This is the Flame Breathing Chakra Mode. Without needing hand seals, you can use Fire Style freely, have super strong resistance to flames, and can also increase the power of the flames." Mu Yue said as he exited the Mark state.

"You try it too. Recall the feeling from that day, and push the breathing technique to its utmost."

Obito closed his eyes and began to recall. The Mist jonin who suddenly appeared had gravely wounded him and injured Rin Nohara. Might Guy, to protect them, was knocked down again and again but kept getting up, while the Mist jonin mocked their persistence.

As these memories flooded his heart, the flame in Obito's heart grew even stronger. Even though the Mist jonin had already been killed by Kakashi, the fire in Obito's heart still burned fiercely, because in the future, there might be similar scoundrels who would harm his comrades.

"Great Dragon Fire Technique!" Obito wanted to perform the jutsu without hand seals like Mu Yue, but he waved his hand and only produced a single flame, not actually using the Great Dragon Fire.

"Fire Dragon Flame Bomb!" Obito then pressed his hands together to use the Fire Dragon Flame Bomb, but only spat out two fist-sized flames.

Obito scratched his head in embarrassment; the gap was really too big.

"You didn't enter the true Flame Breathing Chakra Mode, so you can't have all the effects of the Flame Breathing Chakra Mode." Mu Yue said, ruffling Obito's hair.

Obito's Flame Breathing Mark only had ten proficiency points; it would be a miracle if he could use the same Mark as him. His Chakra didn't support it either.

Ultimately, the Mark is an ability that inevitably awakens upon mastering the Breathing Technique. Obito's Breathing Technique hasn't even reached the proficient level; the fact that he can even touch upon it is due to his incredibly high compatibility with the Flame Breathing.

Muyue isn't surprised that Obito can't use it, after all, even Kakashi has difficulty entering the Transparent World state, and Kakashi has twenty points of proficiency in the Transparent World.

Muyue thought carefully about the difference and felt it might be due to the distinct nature of the Mark and the Transparent World ability. After all, in that battle against the Mist Jōnin, Kakashi fully entered the Transparent World state, while Obito's Mark has always been incomplete.

Next, Muyue had Obito test the effects of his current incomplete Mark. The nature transformation of Fire Chakra was faster than in the Total Concentration state, the flames were stronger, and fire resistance greatly improved.

In terms of power enhancement, it is comprehensively superior to ordinary Total Concentration. The drawback is that it consumes Chakra extremely quickly. In a full-power battle for Obito, considering the consumption of the Sharingan as well, he would be done for in three minutes.

"The Chakra consumption is so fast." After just a few minutes of testing, Obito felt as if he had been in a half-hour long battle.

"How about this: when you enter the Flame Breathing Chakra Mode, use less or no Fire Release, and instead use Fire Release Ninja Body Techniques to attack the opponent." Muyue thought of a solution.

Originally, Fire Release Ninja Body Techniques didn't exist because applying Fire Release directly to the body can easily harm oneself. However, the high fire resistance of the Flame Breathing Mark can solve that.

Coupled with the high-temperature burning property of flames, striking an opponent would be absolutely unpleasant, and the power is guaranteed. It is much more cost-effective than shooting a fireball and hitting the ground.

For water techniques that Fire Release Taijutsu can't handle, then use a large amount of Chakra to employ enhanced Fire Release Ninjutsu. This way, the battle duration can be extended.

Obito thought Muyue's plan was great, and the Fire Release Ninja Body Techniques were also quite cool.

And so, Obito's special training plan was set. Mainly practice the Breathing Technique and Taijutsu, then combine the two to practice Fire Release Ninja Body Techniques, attaching flames to each taijutsu move.

Originally, I wanted to update more today, but an unexpected situation came up. My good buddy from university suffered a career setback, and he talked to me intensely for several hours, wasting a lot of time. Apologies here. Today I can only do 4k.