Chapter 74
To be fair, Rone and Megumi weren't lacking in talent.
It only took them a single day to learn Kage Bunshin no Jutsu (Shadow Clone Technique).
Afterward, they began using their clones to handle missions while focusing on tree climbing and water walking training—truly putting in the effort.
As for Natsuki, he was called aside by Aoba.
"Natsuki, let me test your real strength now. Show me everything you've got—your self-developed Rokushiki (Six Techniques), Hachimon Tonkō (Eight Gates), and the Hatake-ryū Kenjutsu (Hatake Sword Style). Come at me with full force—I want to see what level you've reached!"
He was genuinely curious about his student.
After all, if both Guy and Kakashi acknowledged him, Natsuki had to be something special.
Natsuki naturally wouldn't let this chance to test himself go to waste. He wasn't planning to use techniques like Uzumaki Explosive Bullet, but seeing how Hachimon Tonkō and the Hatake Sword Style held up was more than worth it.
And whether or not Rokushiki could hold its own against a jōnin's taijutsu also needed real testing.
"Alright, Aoba-sensei, be careful. I might not hold back properly and accidentally kill you!"
"Heh! Is that confidence or arrogance? Just come at me with everything you've got!"
The moment Aoba spoke, Natsuki vanished.