I will use the ninja world to aid my cultivation of immortality.

"Yes, Naraku-sensei. Since our last encounter, I've realized that I still have many shortcomings, so I hope to receive your guidance."

At the entrance of the Ninja Academy office.

Normally, teachers and students would leave after school, but on this day, just as Naraku, no, his shadow clone, was also preparing to leave, he was unexpectedly blocked by someone.

This person was none other than Uchiha Shisui.

Uchiha Shisui bowed respectfully to the shadow clone.

"I refuse. If you want someone to guide you, I think there are plenty of people in your clan. Alright, I have other things to do, I'm leaving now!"

Uchiha Shisui's attitude was good, but unfortunately, it was completely useless against the Shadow Clones.

The shadow clone doesn't have time to accompany the other party, not to mention that it is just a shadow clone and cannot make decisions for the original body.

So after refusing without hesitation, the shadow clone simply bypassed the other party and strode away.

Uchiha Shisui turned around and looked at the departing figure of the shadow clone.

He didn't stop them, but just scratched his head helplessly.

It failed.

It seems I really have no choice but to find an elder in my clan to spar with.

The reason why Uchiha Shisui wanted to seek guidance from Naraku mainly stemmed from his experience during the initial assessment.

As a genius, he was extremely perceptive.

From their initial encounter, he vaguely sensed that Naraku's strength was far greater than what was outwardly apparent, despite his status as a first-year teacher.

So, the reason I came here seeking guidance is twofold: firstly, I genuinely want to find an expert to teach me, and secondly, after making considerable progress in recent days, I want to test Naraku's true abilities.

After getting rid of Uchiha Shisui, the shadow clone skillfully found a secluded place to dispel it.

at the same time.

Inside the wooden hut in the training ground, Naraku, sitting cross-legged on a futon, was the first to receive the memories from his shadow clone.

"Another troublesome guy!"

Naraku gave Uchiha Shisui the same evaluation as Kakashi.

Geniuses are often precocious.

He didn't believe that Uchiha Shisui had approached him just to offer guidance.

Shaking his head to banish the troublesome fellow from his mind, Naraku readjusted his state, preparing for his next breakthrough.

That's right, it's a breakthrough.

With the help of the elixir and after many days of diligent cultivation, Naraku finally succeeded in reaching the second level of Qi Refining and is now preparing to enter the third level of Qi Refining.

Calm your mind and focus your attention.

It wasn't until nightfall that Naraku felt he had reached the point where he could begin his breakthrough.

Just like last time, under the operation of the nameless technique, Naraku continuously compressed the true energy that had returned to his dantian until it reached its limit.

boom! ! !

After the limit comes the explosion.

The intense true energy swept through his limbs and bones, and the resulting fluctuations caused the entire wooden house to shake.

"The resistance is much higher than last time!" Naraku thought with a chill.

As it turns out, the higher the level, the more difficult it is to break through.

Compared to his previous breakthrough, Naraku clearly felt that the shackles of his realm were much stronger this time.

Of course, this breakthrough did not fail.

The shackles of the second level of Qi Refining were certainly stronger than those of the first level, but under the impact of the pure and domineering true qi condensed by the nameless technique, they only lasted a little longer.

One wave after another erupted.

A moment later, the invisible shackles were suddenly broken.

Om~!

The moment the invisible shackles broke, Naraku's body trembled slightly, and he underwent another transformation.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth was drawn in and surged wildly into the wooden house, eventually entering Naraku's body to provide nourishment for his transformation.

This transformation will last longer than the last one.

Two or three hours passed before the transformation finally ended.

At the same time, the spiritual energy gradually returned to calm.

Open your eyes.

Divine light flowed from his eyes.

Naraku, who was sitting cross-legged on the futon, seemed to sway slightly. The next second, he turned into a blur and disappeared from the futon.

Chapter 23 The Same Mission

brush! !

Outside the wooden house, as if appearing in a flash, Naraku instantly appeared by the river.

Within his field of vision, watching the dust drifting slowly in the air and the flying insects active at night, Naraku raised his hand, clenched his fist, and suddenly punched forward.

Bang!

The air exploded.

Without the aid of chakra or true energy, Naraku easily created a sonic boom with a punch using only his physical strength, even causing ripples in the air where his fist landed.

"My five senses and physical strength have indeed improved significantly!"

His gaze shifted downwards, landing on his clenched fist, and Naraku smiled.

It has to be said that the transformation brought about by each breakthrough is truly exhilarating.

After a breakthrough, various tests are inevitable to accurately grasp one's progress.

After testing the changes in his five senses and physique, Naraku then proceeded to test his spiritual awareness and true energy.

The enhancement of one's spiritual awareness comes from one's own cultivation level.

Before a breakthrough, as one's cultivation level increases, one's divine sense also gradually grows.

Now that he has broken through to the third level of Qi Refining, Naraku's cultivation level has significantly improved, and his progress in spiritual sense has become even more obvious.

In addition to the expanded perception range to fifty meters, the sensitivity of perception has also increased significantly.

As for true qi, it's the same.

In addition to the increase in total volume, the output also rose accordingly.

Attacking solely with pure true energy, a full-force strike can not only send the true energy flying twenty steps away, but its power is also in no way inferior to many B-rank ninjutsu.

"Next, we just need to learn the basics of 'shrinking the earth to an inch'!"

Having tested his current strength, Naraku felt pleased, while also silently reflecting on his situation.

With his current strength, even if his whereabouts are tracked down after he leaves Konoha, he will be able to handle most of the dangers.

So all that's left is to wait for the beginner to learn how to "shrink the earth into an inch".

Once he mastered the "Shrinking the Earth to an Inch" technique, he believed that with the power of this supernatural ability, he would be completely free from worries.

Time always slips away unnoticed.

As Naraku cultivated day and night, the days passed by one by one.

Before we knew it, a new year had arrived.

Konoha 42 years.

This year was undoubtedly a rather special one.

Because at the very beginning of this year, many students who had also moved up a grade in the Ninja Academy tacitly applied to graduate early.

Among these people are Uchiha Shisui, who failed the assessment last year, as well as Asuma, Kurenai Yuhi, Obito Uchiha, Rin Nohara, and others who were in the same cohort as Kakashi.

"I didn't expect so many students to apply for early graduation this year, it's really unexpected."

"Who says otherwise? I wonder if I'll be chosen as an examiner. Actually, I'm quite looking forward to being an examiner. After all, the assessment for graduating early is much more interesting than the normal graduation assessment."

"Naraku, weren't you chosen as Uchiha Shisui's examiner last year? Why don't you share your experience with us?"

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In the first-year office, the teachers were discussing the matter of several students applying for early graduation.

And soon, people brought up the topic of Naraku.

"I don't have that much experience yet. The assessment for graduating early is just more comprehensive than the regular assessment. There's nothing much to say about it." Naraku could only give a simple response when someone steered the conversation toward him.

Finding that they couldn't get any exciting news from Naraku, the teachers continued their discussion with some disappointment.

In the evening, after school, Naraku—no, it should be said that his shadow clones once again skillfully found a place to dissolve.