"I haven't decided on a Jonin to lead you yet, so just focus on finishing your studies for now."
Hyuga Aokawa raised an eyebrow. He had originally thought that since he had already shown his face before Hiruzen Sarutobi...
...there was no need to go to the Academy anymore, and he was even thinking of applying for early graduation.
He didn't expect he would still have to complete his studies.
He tentatively asked about early graduation.
"Early graduation requires excellent grades. I've looked at your grades from last semester, and they were abysmal."
"If I allowed you to graduate early, it would be unfair to the other students." Hiruzen Sarutobi wished he could send this kid back to the drawing board.
With this kid's learning ability, other subjects would certainly be no problem.
But the will of fire was something he was very worried about.
He had to remember to have the Academy teachers focus heavily on this part of his education later.
Hyuga Aokawa could only agree helplessly.
He had to clean up the mess left by his predecessor.
Text suddenly appeared before his eyes.
[Having overcome numerous difficulties and finally passed the medical selection, your performance has deeply shocked Hiruzen Sarutobi and his wife. You have received a Favor.]
[Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique (Proficient Rank) *1]
[Water Release: Water Bullet Technique (Proficient Rank) *1]
[Water Release Chakra Nature Transformation upgraded to Mastery Rank]
[Water Release Chakra Shape Transformation upgraded to Mastery Rank]
[Water Release: Water Clone Technique upgraded to Mastery Rank]
[Konoha-Style Taijutsu (Proficient Rank) *1]
[energy crystal *320]
Hyuga Aokawa was very excited; even this could trigger a Favor.
Moreover, he didn't just get two B-rank Water Release Ninjutsu, but also 320 energy crystals.
A smile involuntarily appeared on his face.
Seeing Hyuga Aokawa's happy expression, Hiruzen Sarutobi, fearing he might become conceited, couldn't help but remind him:
"Don't be proud just because you passed the assessment. For a Ninja, besides strength, the accumulation of knowledge can also tip the scales of victory."
"Although the knowledge at the Academy is basic, it is the most fundamental foundation of a Ninja's career. You still need to study hard."
"Don't worry, Hokage-sama."
Hyuga Aokawa nodded: "I will study hard."
The assessment ended, and the three of them dispersed.
Today was Friday, but Hyuga Aokawa had no intention of going to school right now.
Since he had already come for the assessment, he might as well wait until the afternoon.
He walked home with an excited mood.
Having obtained so many energy crystals today, he could increase the Fusion level again.
Since there were no skills from 40% to 70%...
...would there be one at 80%?
He was looking forward to it!
He originally had a 73.52% Fusion level.
Having obtained so many energy crystals today...
...reaching 80% Fusion was a sure thing.
He went home, washed off his sweat as usual, and changed into clean clothes.
After returning to his room, he entered his Sea of Consciousness and opened his personal information.
Preparing for a beautiful encounter with Deep Blue.
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racial imprint: Quincy (Normal, Fusion: 73.52%)
Talent Skill: Reishi Gathering
Racial Skills: Holy Arrow, Reishi Network
crest: Innate Full Spirit
Kekkei Genkai: Byakugan
Chakra Natures: Water, Lightning, Earth, Yang
energy crystal: 410
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He glanced at the energy crystals.
410!
According to the fixed ratio, it could increase the Fusion level by 20.5%.
With a thought, he frantically pressed the "+".
The Fusion level rose rapidly.
This time it didn't disappoint him; the Fusion level stopped when it reached 80%.
The long-awaited text prompt appeared.
[Your Mark Fusion level has reached 80%. You have unlocked a new Racial Skill.]
[You have obtained the Racial Skill: Holy Arrow: Scatter]
[Holy Arrow: Scatter --- Switches the Spirit Bow to high-speed rapid-fire mode, reducing the power of some Chakra Arrows to increase the rate of fire. It can fire a large number of Chakra Arrows in a short time, forming a dense rain of arrows.]
Scatter?
Hyuga Aokawa searched his memories from his past life; it seemed there was no such skill among the Quincy skills.
However, looking at the description, it should be what Ishida Uryū used in the early stages when killing Hollows.
Kurosaki ichigo had called it a "pesticide-like" skill.
But back then, he had the assistance of the silver ridge arc sparrow, and the fire rate reached 1,200 rounds.
He probably couldn't reach that speed now.
But this thing was perfect for instakilling fodder.
Even for an Elite Ninja, such a dense screen of arrows could cause quite a bit of trouble.
If he could develop it towards Fire Release or Explosion Release, it would be a proper Katyusha Rocket Launcher.
Then he would let the people of the Ninja World see what it means to saturate the ground with shells.
At the thought of this, Hyuga Aokawa was very expectant.
He continued to add the remaining energy crystals to his Fusion level.
The Fusion level finally reached 94.02%.
He felt that after the Quincy Fusion level increased, the controllability of his skills had once again risen significantly.
He could feel that now, when he charged up, the range of his Holy Arrow had reached 700 meters.
This meant that for non-Sensory Ninjas, Hyuga Aokawa could now completely kill them while they were totally unprepared.
He sprang up, preparing to go to the Forest of Death to test his new skill.
After changing his clothes and telling his grandmother, Hyuga Aokawa went out.
The Forest of Death was in the northeast of Konoha Village.
He left the Village center and passed through a suburban area.
Only then did he reach the iron fence at the outermost edge of the Forest of Death.
The surroundings of the forest were very quiet.
Fierce beasts roamed here, so few people came.
Therefore, there was no one guarding it, and the gate on the iron fence was only symbolically locked with a padlock.
Hyuga Aokawa stepped onto a tree outside the iron fence and directly leaped over it into the forest.
He found a place where the trees were relatively sparse.
Standing firm, he extended his right hand, and the spiritual mark on the back of his hand appeared.
A blue Spirit Bow appeared in his hand.
He pulled the bowstring, mobilizing his Chakra to continuously strengthen the Spirit Bow and the light arrow.
A moment later.
He suddenly let go.
Thud!
The light arrow, carrying a strong gust of wind, sped forward.
A few breaths later, on a large tree 700 meters away, countless birds were suddenly startled.
In the vision of his Byakugan, the trunk of that large tree had a large hole pierced directly through it by the Chakra Arrow.
It worked!
A smile appeared on Hyuga Aokawa's face.
He then proceeded to try out the new skill.
After briefly recalling the key points of Scatter, Hyuga Aokawa selected an area to activate the skill.
Under the injection of Chakra, the Spirit Bow emitted a blue light.
Immediately afterward, countless light arrows shot out from the blue light.
Swish swish swish... these light arrows shot toward the forest ahead like a swarm of locusts.
Boom boom boom!
In the entire fan-shaped area ahead, whether it was the ground or the tree trunks, pits were continuously blasted out by the light arrows.
These pits were then continuously expanded by the subsequent light arrows.
The light arrows were fired faster and faster, and the pits grew larger and larger.
Finally, several large trees, under this continuous attack...
...could no longer bear the burden and were snapped at the waist, falling down mournfully.
Seeing this, Hyuga Aokawa stopped the skill.
He panted slightly, looking at the messy area before him.
He now had a good idea of Scatter's capabilities.
The range wasn't as far as a normal Chakra Arrow, and the power was a bit weaker.
But even if it was just chip damage, at this density and speed, an enemy would lose a layer of skin even if they didn't die.
He put away the Spirit Bow and looked at the sun; it was almost noon.
"Biting off more than one can chew is no good; that's enough for today."
He jumped out of the iron fence and hurried back the way he came.