After waking up from bed, Naruto felt something different about himself.
He could clearly sense that the True Qi in his lower abdomen had become warmer and more robust. With a slight movement, it seamlessly flowed to every part of his body.
His body also felt far stronger and more powerful than before.
Touching his stomach, six distinct abdominal muscles stood out!
This thrilled him immensely.
Arriving at Capital Junior High, he immediately shared everything with Iruka.
"Congratulations, Naruto. You've truly entered the gate of True Qi, reaching the minimum standard to train in Rokushiki. This is much faster than I expected. Indeed… in any world, Naruto is a genius-like existence."
After hearing Naruto's account, Iruka let out a slight sigh of admiration.
"Great! I can finally train in martial arts! That annoying little punk! And that arrogant Sasuke! Just wait!"
Naruto jumped with excitement in place.
Yamato, Sakura, and Sai, watching him, couldn't help but smile.
But then, Yamato asked, "Iruka-sensei, you said Naruto is a genius in any world? A genius took three days to reach the initial stage—what about ordinary people?"
"Right! How long would it take for us?" Sakura added.
"Sakura, you're a genius! It won't take you long to succeed! Captain Yamato, Sai, you'll catch up quickly too!" Naruto said with a wide grin.
"Sakura, Sai, Yamato, come closer. I'll use True Qi to check you."
Iruka beckoned the three.
He placed his hand on each of their shoulders, channeling True Qi to examine them.
After a moment, he said, "Your talents are quite good—not ordinary at all. Sai is mid-tier, typically needing about a month. Sakura and Yamato are exceptional; I believe ten days to half a month will suffice."
"Phew… looks like we're not that bad."
Yamato sighed. After so many days in this other world, constantly taking blows and starting to doubt himself, he finally heard good news.
"People who can become great ninjas are rarely mediocre. Alright, let's continue today's training. Follow me."
Iruka gathered Team Naruto and the students.
He instructed the three who hadn't mastered True Qi to train independently.
Then, he gathered Naruto and the students, saying, "Basic training is nearly complete. Starting today, we'll review Rokushiki."
"Review Rokushiki? Why's that uncle here instead of with the other three? He's just started—how could he learn Rokushiki?" Kenzo, the boy with the headband and sunglasses, stared at Naruto.
"Naruto? He's already entered the initial stage of martial arts." Iruka said with a smile.
"What? Initial stage? Just that uncle?" Kenzo was shocked.
Even those around him showed surprised expressions.
The unlit cigarette in Mirai's mouth fell to the ground. Realizing it, he crouched to pick it up.
"Not bad, you useless uncle."
"Hehe… you little punk! Just wait till I surpass you! Then I'll beat you to a pulp!" Naruto grinned.
"Tch! I'm the son of a hero—who's scared of you, you old-timer?" Mirai forced a laugh.
'Hero? Asuma in this world—what kind of hero is he?'
Naruto thought angrily but didn't say much, just smirking.
"Then just wait, you little brat!"
After speaking, he turned to Iruka.
"Iruka-sensei, let's start! I can't wait to train in Rokushiki!"
"To learn Rokushiki, we usually start with Tekkai, spreading True Qi evenly throughout the body, then letting others attack with fists and feet, allowing the body to gradually withstand the force. True Qi better integrates into the body, causing a qualitative change, hardening it. Got it, Naruto?"
"So… next, I'm gonna get beaten up?"
Naruto's expression shifted.
"Correct."
Iruka nodded.
"Then… let's do it, Iruka-sensei!"
Naruto took a deep breath, his face resolute as if facing death.
"I won't hit you, Naruto. You'll pair up with your peers and train together." Iruka said.
"With these little kids?"
Naruto muttered, his eyes scanning until they landed on Mirai.
"You little punk! Now I'll teach you a lesson! Let's pair up! You're not scared, are you?"
"Hah? Uncle's itching for a fight again? Want a beating? I'll grant it! Let's go!"
Mirai grinned.
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Ten minutes later, Naruto lay on the ground, covered in bruises.
With only a slightly swollen face, Mirai looked down at Naruto and mocked, "Uncle, didn't you eat? No strength at all? I didn't even feel anything. I'm really worried for your future girlfriend."
"You little punk… just you wait…"
Naruto groaned.
From then on, with medical assistance, Naruto kept healing his body and continued training until he reached his limit, only then resting.
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Five days straight passed…
Naruto finally mastered the initial stage of Tekkai. In his training with Mirai, they beat each other black and blue.
Then he began training Shigan, Rankyaku, Soru, and Geppo.
Soru took four days for the initial stage, Shigan five days, Rankyaku five days, Soru four days, and Geppo ten days.
In just one month, Naruto displayed extraordinary talent, mastering all Rokushiki at the initial stage.
At this point, Sakura and Yamato had only mastered Tekkai, while Sai hadn't mastered any.
That's when Naruto challenged Mirai again—and defeated him.
This left everyone slightly shocked.
Mirai had to admit Naruto was an underestimated genius.
After defeating Mirai, Naruto didn't leave Capital Junior High. He stayed to continue his education, strengthening his Rokushiki and learning the Wind Breathing Style.
And so, another month passed quickly…
That day, Orochimaru and Mukade, sent by Ryuju to Roran to research time travel for two full months, finally returned to the Imperial Capital.
Before the majestic Sky Throne, towering through the clouds, the two bowed respectfully to the figure atop it.
Orochimaru then spoke, "Your Majesty, after two months, combining Mukade's experience and technology with research on the Ryumyaku, we can confirm that the arrival of our esteemed guests from another world was a coincidence among coincidences."
"Yet, because of this coincidence, the knot between the two worlds has been tied. We've precisely mastered that world's anchor point. Dimensional travel is entirely feasible."