Chapter 185: New Perfect Level Skills
[Disciple Might Guy's Trust Level has increased. Current Trust Level: Four.]
[You gifted your disciple a collection of Taijutsu cultivation insights. Your disciple is immensely grateful and triggered a Super Critical reward, receiving: Armament Haki (Perfect Grade).]
Compared to Shisui's previous reward, this one was slightly lower — but Mugetsu found it reasonable. After all, Guy wasn't from the Uchiha Clan. Even if deeply moved, he couldn't awaken a Sharingan to amplify his strength.
Still, Mugetsu was more than satisfied with the outcome. Guy's Trust Level had reached its maximum, meaning his Chakra growth rate would now increase fourfold — the same as Shisui's. On top of that, he had gained another Perfect Grade skill.
Perfect Grade skills were exceedingly rare. Even someone like the Third Hokage, with his vast arsenal of techniques, possessed only one skill near that level — a Combination Ninjutsu.
And this new skill wasn't just any Perfect Grade ability. It was Armament Haki, a signature power of warriors from another world — one that could rival the mightiest techniques in this one.
---
Based on his observations so far, Mugetsu speculated that the system's localization process converted a skill's original-world potency into an equivalent level of strength in the Naruto world.
Take the Breathing Techniques from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, for example. Without them, one couldn't even battle demons. Naturally, after localization, those techniques became the equivalent of Forbidden Jutsu.
By contrast, techniques like Shave and Finger Gun from the same world were useful, but not central to survival. Hence, after localization, they were categorized as excellent but non-essential Taijutsu.
Now, a flood of cultivation memories related to Armament Haki surged into Mugetsu's mind. It was as if he had spent decades mastering the art in an instant.
When the influx of knowledge subsided, Mugetsu calmly assessed it — and quickly realized just how practical and powerful it was.
After localization, Armament Haki was classified as a Yin Release Secret Technique. Its strength depended on both the user's mental fortitude and Chakra reserves.
At the beginner level, it could be manifested as Hardening — a technique that condensed Yin Release Chakra into a black coating, forming a protective and offensive layer over any part of the body. It could also be applied to weapons such as Kunai and Shuriken, dramatically increasing their lethality.
At the proficiency stage, users could perform Wrapping and Emission.
Wrapping involved binding Armament Haki Chakra around the limbs to amplify striking power — often used alongside Hardening.
Emission allowed the user to release Armament Haki externally, much like Fire or Water Release, unleashing invisible bursts of Chakra force.
At the Mastery stage, one gained absolute control — able to condense all Haki into a single point, creating either ultimate defense or devastating offense.
But at the Perfect Grade level… the difference was transcendental.
Haki at this tier was nearly impenetrable — no ordinary Ninjutsu could break through it, and a single punch could crush mountains or split the earth.
---
Mugetsu reviewed every usage method and principle embedded within his mind, and one thought quickly surfaced.
Might Guy could learn this.
Though it was a secret art, Armament Haki was fundamentally brute-force based — a skill where overwhelming power outweighed precision.
Mugetsu doubted Guy could ever reach mastery, given his limited talent for Ninjutsu, but that wasn't the goal. If Guy could at least grasp Hardening, it would already grant him a monumental boost.
After all, once Guy opened the Eight Gates, his Chakra output became absurdly high. By channeling that immense energy into Armament Haki, he could coat his entire body in hardened Chakra, becoming both impenetrable and unstoppable.
"Even if he can only use Hardening, that alone would be a massive improvement," Mugetsu mused.
The fundamental reason a shinobi couldn't perform Ninjutsu after opening the Eight Gates was because the Chakra became too violent and unstable. But Armament Haki was different.
It wasn't a Ninjutsu — it was a Chakra application method.
Just like how the Nara Clan's shadow techniques relied on Yin Release transformation rather than fixed Jutsu forms, Armament Haki was a conceptual manipulation — not a formula.
Mugetsu didn't need Guy to weaponize it as an advanced technique. If Guy could simply harden his body with Haki, that alone would achieve his purpose.
Still, it remained an untested theory — an idea worth experimenting with later.
---
The birthday celebration continued with laughter and warmth. After everyone had presented their gifts, it was time for the traditional candle-blowing, cake-cutting, and wish-making.
"My birthday's coming soon too!" Obito grinned between bites of cake. "February tenth! Everyone, remember to come, okay?"
"It's still Guy's birthday, Obito," Rin said helplessly, shaking her head.
Promoting his own birthday during someone else's party — only Obito could do that.
"Hehe, sorry! Everyone just looks so happy, I got carried away," Obito laughed sheepishly.
Mugetsu smiled faintly. While the others found Obito's antics amusing, he saw something else entirely — potential.
Opportunities like this, the kind that triggered massive Trust Level rewards, didn't come often. And between Guy and Obito, he knew exactly who was easier to influence.
Obito's emotional core was simple — he responded deeply to genuine care.
Unlike Guy, who had his father's support, Obito only had his grandmother.
That emotional gap was key.
Obito may be cheerful and impulsive, but the more you care for him, the stronger his attachment becomes, Mugetsu thought. If I handle this carefully… his reward will surpass even Guy's.
He recalled how Obito's descent into darkness in the original timeline stemmed from Rin's death — a single act that broke his entire world. That kind of emotional volatility, properly guided, could be turned into strength.
"Just don't be late for your own birthday," Kakashi said dryly.
"You're the one who'll be late for your own birthday!" Obito shot back, puffing his cheeks before suddenly turning toward Rin. "Rin, don't be fooled by Kakashi's title. Sure, he's a Chunin, but in missions, he's actually less reliable than me and Guy!"
"Oh?" Rin blinked, curious.
"Yeah! Last time, in the Land of Rice Fields, I held back a strong enemy while Guy protected the client — and Kakashi?" Obito leaned in dramatically. "He got caught by a Genjutsu and froze up! Mugetsu-sensei had to save him!"
Obito's exaggerated tone made Rin's eyes widen.
Kakashi's expression darkened immediately. Obito conveniently left out the fact that his "strong enemy" was actually weak — and the one who trapped Kakashi was an elite Jonin-level ninja.
Since Obito had started twisting the story, Kakashi wasn't about to stay silent. He countered sharply, recalling every embarrassing moment of Obito's during that same mission.
Within moments, the two were locked in a spirited argument, reliving the battle with animated hand gestures and exaggerated sound effects.
The room filled with laughter and chaos — the perfect reflection of youth itself.
Meanwhile, Mugetsu quietly slipped out, his expression calm. He walked into the night and headed toward the southern border forest, where he could test his new power away from prying eyes.
<><><><><><>
Read Advanced Chapters on:
~ [email protected]/FanficLord03
~ Every 100 Power Stones = Bonus Chapter!
~ Push the story in the rankings using your
[Power Stones]
~ https://discord.gg/MntqcdpRZ9