Chapter 435: Lightning Release Sword Art Rivaling the Golden Skyline

When Mu Yue brought the news of the rewards, each disciple had a different expression.

At that time, under Mu Yue's full-force treatment, the disciples had already recovered somewhat. Even Might Gai, who had been the most severely injured, could get out of bed and move around. They were taking a walk together to aid digestion.

"We're about to become jonin!" Obito couldn't help but leap up in excitement.

Aside from the Hokage, jonin was already the highest ninja rank in Konoha. In a sense, he was only one step away from becoming Hokage.

You have to know that those teachers at the Ninja Academy were only chunin. If he became a jonin, that meant Obito's achievements as a ninja had already surpassed theirs.

Obito imagined the reactions of those Ninja Academy teachers who had previously looked down on him once he became a jonin. Their jaws would surely drop in astonishment.

During that last stretch of time at the Ninja Academy, Obito had enjoyed the admiring and respectful looks of others, but more often than not, he was the object of contempt. He had never forgotten that period of being the Uchiha clan's dead last.

However, Obito didn't intend to take revenge on the students and teachers who had once looked down on him. Instead, he would only cherish the present even more and be grateful to Mu Yue, who had brought about this change.

Kakashi's expression was calm, and he didn't take this reward too seriously.

For Kakashi, ninja ranks didn't really matter. One of the few uses this thing had was that after he passed, he could use it to taunt Obito.

Moreover, this was within Kakashi's expectations. He had become a chunin at the age of six. With his current mission record, it was perfectly reasonable for him to become a jonin.

"Jonin, huh. That's a solid step toward the goal!" Might Gai said, his face brimming with a passionate expression.

Might Duy's initial expectation for him was simply to become a skilled ninja.

Whether someone is skilled or not is determined through comparison; it's relative.

Because Konoha had high requirements for jonin, every Konoha jonin could be worthy of the title "skilled."

Shisui overheard that Kakashi and the other three all had a chance to become jonin, which further solidified his resolve to stay on the battlefield and earn merits. If he wanted to advance, he needed to rack up more achievements.

"Time flies so fast. It feels like graduation was just yesterday, but now everyone has a chance to become a jonin, going further and further down the path of becoming a ninja who can stand on their own." Rin Nohara said with a smile.

She was the only one who directly became a tokubetsu jonin, but Rin had no objections to this arrangement; in fact, she was quite satisfied.

That was because she knew her own abilities well. With her strength, she simply wasn't qualified to be a full jonin. Even if she was given the opportunity to take the assessment, she would definitely not pass.

She was much stronger than an average chunin, but somewhat weaker than a real jonin. However, her medical ninjutsu, under Tsunade's training, could match that of a genuine medical jonin.

"That's because we haven't actually graduated that long ago," Obito quipped.

They had only graduated at age nine, and that was still less than two years ago.

"It also proves that we're truly outstanding. I've never heard of any ninja becoming a jonin less than two years after graduation." Obito couldn't help but show a hint of pride.

Obito thought of something and immediately changed his tone, then asked Mu Yue, "Teacher Mu Yue, why did Rin become a tokubetsu jonin directly, instead of taking the regular jonin assessment with us?"

He was worried that his previous words might cause Rin to misunderstand, since her arrangement was different from theirs.

"This arrangement was made based on your overall performance in battle and your respective records," Mu Yue explained briefly.

He felt there was nothing wrong with this arrangement; it was actually considerate of Rin.

"I see..." Obito scratched his head, not quite understanding.

Kakashi glanced at Obito coldly and said, "Don't think Rin's reward is inferior to yours. You might not even pass the assessment. By then, Rin's ninja rank will be higher than yours."

In truth, Kakashi had held back. In his view, it wasn't that Obito might not pass—it was that he definitely wouldn't pass the jonin assessment.

Although Kakashi had never taken the jonin assessment himself, he had heard others talk about it. The jonin assessment was comprehensive, with strength being only one aspect.

Given Obito's theoretical knowledge, Kakashi had no doubt that Obito would fail on the theory portion.

Only if Mu Yue stepped in could Obito be saved, but Mu Yue currently had no time to tutor Obito—he had to fight on the battlefield.

"How is that possible? Kakashi, don't think that just because you won once during the chunin exams, you can keep winning forever. I'll definitely pass the assessment and become a jonin," Obito said dismissively.

He didn't believe he would fail the assessment. He had ranked first in the Ninja Academy graduation exam, which could be considered a genin test. In the chunin exams, he had made it to the top four, only to be eliminated by the despicable Kakashi, who was already a chunin yet entered the chunin exams. Otherwise, he would have had a chance at first place.

So Obito didn't think he would be unable to pass the jonin assessment; he even believed he could achieve a good score.

"Set a small goal: this time, perform better than Kakashi in the jonin assessment!" Obito thought confidently.

Kakashi smiled without speaking, not revealing the harsh truth to Obito. Obito wouldn't have much longer to be happy.

Kakashi could already picture the scene of Obito being reluctant but having to obey him because of their ninja ranks.

After delivering the good news, Mu Yue briefly arranged a training plan for the group.

"Kakashi, after you return to Konoha, set aside other training for now and focus on training Lightning Nature Transformation and swordsmanship." Muyue instructed.

The One Mindless Slash appears to be just a simple swing of a blade, but in fact it contains very complex Lightning Nature Transformation techniques and profound swordsmanship realm. An ultimate-level Lightning Release swordsmanship is no longer enough to describe this slash; it is the ultimate among ultimates.

Even now Muyue cannot teach Kakashi, even with the simultaneous support of Teaching and Enlightenment, Kakashi cannot learn it.

So Muyue hopes Kakashi will strengthen these two aspects as soon as possible, and then begin learning the One Mindless Slash.

Although Kakashi's chakra is probably only enough for one slash, this one slash is enough to create miracles in many situations.

The upper limit of One Mindless Slash is extremely high. Muyue deeply feels this. Even with his Lightning Nature Transformation at over five thousand proficiency, using One Mindless Slash still feels far from reaching the end.

Muyue thinks that maybe when his Lightning Nature Transformation reaches the perfect level, and his sword experience is as rich as his current taijutsu, then the power of One Mindless Slash will be terrifying.

Not only does Kakashi need to train, but Muyue also needs to practice swordsmanship, because his skills in this area are basically all from system rewards, and these rewards only come from Kakashi's Life Mission, so his level is average.

Due to insufficient realm, even Muyue has ideas for the next development of One Mindless Slash but cannot put them into action.

This is not because Muyue has extraordinary talent in swordsmanship, but because the world from which this skill originates has already given a future direction: from the thoughtless, mindless One Mindless Slash to the True Dream of Abandoning Mindlessness and Carrying Dreams.

A flash of light passed through Kakashi's eyes. Generally, when Muyue makes such a special request, it means he is going to teach something new, and it is a very strong and special new ability.

After all, if it weren't strong, he wouldn't make a special request.

"Once you meet the learning requirements, I will teach you a Lightning Release swordsmanship technique no worse than Golden Horizon." Muyue gave a teaching preview, thereby motivating Kakashi's training drive.

Kakashi's gaze sharpened. A Lightning Release swordsmanship no less than Golden Horizon—now he had to work hard.

Although the Lightning Flash God Speed is very strong, compared to Might Guy's Golden Horizon, Kakashi felt it still fell a bit short. Now Muyue was finally going to teach him a stronger ability.

"How many ninjutsu and taijutsu has Muyue-sensei developed?" Kakashi once again marveled at Muyue's terrifying talent.

He, the genius praised since childhood, is nothing compared to Muyue. At just twenty years old, Muyue has developed a bunch of ultra-high-level ninjutsu and taijutsu, including such heaven-defying secret techniques as the Breathing Method.

Even the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, who developed many ninjutsu and forbidden techniques, was not this exaggerated. It wasn't a question of the number of techniques, but of age. At this age, Muyue should have been accumulating knowledge.

"Is there a Fire Release ninja-taijutsu no worse than Golden Horizon?" Hearing this, Obito couldn't sit still.

He had already suffered enough from Golden Horizon. If there was another Lightning Release swordsmanship version of Golden Horizon, that would be too much.

"No." Muyue shook his head and answered.

Fire Release ninja-taijutsu is a system that never existed in the ninja world. Muyue's ability to develop a few moves relies entirely on his own taijutsu and rich knowledge of Fire Release.

To ask Muyue to develop a Fire Release technique comparable to Golden Horizon is really difficult for him. Unless he stops researching everything else and only studies Fire Release ninja-taijutsu, there might be hope.

Muyue felt that this level of hope was not as good as Obito exploding out a stronger Kusanagi-style ancient martial art.

The apprentice reward rebate is uncontrollable, but Life Mission rewards are mostly related to disciples.

Obito's face was uncontrollably disappointed.

Shisui also felt an indescribable feeling in his heart. Although the Fire Release that Muyue taught was also strong, there was no Fire Release technique as stunning as Golden Horizon.

The Breathing Method was qualified, but everyone was practicing it; it was a condition everyone shared. Golden Horizon was only suitable for Might Guy to practice alone.

"My friend, I look forward to the day you successfully master it." Might Guy laughed excitedly.

He very much looked forward to the moment when a Lightning Release swordsmanship technique not inferior to Golden Horizon would clash with his Golden Horizon. This was simply too youthful.

"I still have to keep catching up." Rin Nohara encouraged herself inwardly.

In training, Rin Nohara was basically firmly last. Various ultra-high-level ninjutsu were beyond her reach. Simply put, her own ninja qualifications were insufficient.

For example, Muyue's self-improved ultra-high-level Water Release: Super Bursting Water Wave, Muyue once used this technique to easily kill dozens of Snow Ninja.

But to learn Super Bursting Water Wave, one requires at least Water Breathing with proficiency over 1,500, plus a proficient Water Nature Transformation, and also a considerable amount of chakra.

Rin Nohara doesn't meet a single condition. Clearly, she cannot learn it.