“Oh my!”
“It's so realistic!”
“Like a real nine-tailed beast, standing in front of everyone!”
“The oppressive feeling from that power, the trembling from the bottom of my heart!”
“So lifelike!”
After completing his transformation, Ya Yu keenly noticed a stiff expression on Iruka Sensei's face.
His first thought was that he hadn't transformed well enough.
So he canceled the transformation, standing in front of Iruka Sensei like a child who had done something wrong.
“Sorry, Sensei, my comprehension and adaptability are really poor, I can only transform into this.”
Ya Yu said earnestly.
Hearing this, Iruka snapped out of his shock, his mouth twitching.
“Only transform into this?!”
“You’re still saying ‘only’?!”
Iruka had witnessed the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox with his own eyes back then, and his parents had died at the hands of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox.
That’s why he was so shocked that he froze up!
Because the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox that Ya Yu transformed into using the Transformation Technique.
Was exactly the same as the one he saw back then!
Even the fluctuations of chakra on the Nine-Tailed Fox that Ya Yu transformed into.
And the fierce, predatory nature, were even stronger!
Even though Iruka was a Chunin and had witnessed the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox.
But if he were to transform, he felt that he wouldn't even be able to match even a thousandth of Ya Yu’s ability!!
Could it be that his student had finally understood?
He wasn’t a useless student, but a ninja prodigy!
“Ya Yu, I want to ask you why you chose to transform into this beast, and why you made it so… lifelike.”
Iruka asked, barely suppressing the astonishment in his heart.
“Because I dreamed about this beast in my dreams, and I thought that if I transformed into it, with its large size, no one would pay attention to other details.”
Ya Yu was a little dejected: “Still not good enough?”
Iruka put his hand on his forehead.
What a simple thought!
Finally, he worked hard to calm the shock in his heart and said: “You did a great job transforming this time, try to transform into a normal human next time….”
Seeing his teacher’s strained expression, Ya Yu knew that Iruka Sensei was trying to comfort him.
“Sensei, don't try to comfort me, I know I lack talent….”
…
Konohagakure Village.
Hokage’s Office.
The Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, saw the image of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox appearing in the Ninja Academy!
That terrifying aura made him think that the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox had broken free from the seal!
Just as he was about to go to deal with it, the Nine-Tails mysteriously disappeared!
So he ordered the Anbu to investigate.
Now, the investigation has come to a conclusion.
“Is the investigation clear, is it that the Fourth’s seal loosened and the Nine-Tails in Naruto’s body ran out?”
The Third Hokage asked anxiously.
The Anbu investigator wearing a mask replied: “No, it was just a normal student in the Ninja Academy who was using the Transformation Technique.”
“What?”
The Third Hokage’s pupils contracted: “Are you sure you didn't make a mistake?”
“Sure.”
The Anbu said affirmatively.
“Who was the one who used this Transformation Technique? Naruto?”
The Third Hokage continued to ask.
“Only he has such a huge amount of chakra, enough to use the Transformation Technique to imitate a Tailed Beast…”
“Only he, with the Nine-Tails sealed within him, can imitate it so realistically, this kid is being too reckless….
The Third Hokage muttered to himself.
“No, it was Ya Yu.”
The Anbu replied.
“What?”
The Third Hokage’s voice rose a few decibels.
The Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, is proficient in all types of ninjutsu, and is known as the “Professor of Ninjas”.
He also has a deep understanding of the Transformation Technique.
Therefore, he knows.
To imitate a Tailed Beast using the Transformation Technique, not only does it require a huge amount of chakra to support it.
It also requires understanding the Tailed Beast, and superior Transformation Technique skills!
“That kid, Ya Yu, he’s never come into contact with a Tailed Beast before, has he.”
Sarutobi Hiruzen gasped.
“That kid, Ya Yu, he’s never come into contact with a Tailed Beast before, has he.”
Sarutobi Hiruzen gasped.
“No, he was found after the Nine-Tails’ rampage had ended.”
“He said that he had only seen the Nine-Tails in his dreams….”
The Anbu continued.
“Just seeing it in his dreams is enough to imitate it so realistically, and that huge amount of chakra….”
“Ya Yu, has he finally been able to use the chakra within his body freely?”
The Third Hokage muttered to himself, and finally instructed the Anbu: “Pay more attention to Ya Yu from now on.”
After the little incident of Ya Yu’s Transformation Technique, Iruka continued to teach for the day.
Only when he was teaching, he couldn’t help but look back at Ya Yu.
Ya Yu was paying attention to the class the whole time, without any distractions.
He formed a stark contrast to Naruto, who was lively beside him.
Soon, the Ninja Academy classes were over.
Before class was over, Iruka specially assigned homework: “Review the Shadow Clone Technique tomorrow, everyone can prepare at home.”
…...
On the way home, Naruto and Ya Yu walked side by side.
Seeing that Ya Yu had been silent, seemingly deep in thought.
Naruto suggested: “Ya Yu, let’s go draw on Shadow Rock.”
“Huh?”
Ya Yu snapped out of his thoughts, shook his head: “No, I’m going to go home and practice the Shadow Clone Technique.”
“The Transformation Technique today wasn’t good enough, if the Shadow Clone Technique is still like this tomorrow….
Ya Yu sighed and said.
“Alright.”
Naruto shrugged, looking at Ya Yu’s retreating figure, he muttered: “Ya Yu is different today.”
“No! I have to work hard to practice too, I can’t fall behind!”
…...
Night.
Ya Yu was practicing the Shadow Clone Technique in his backyard over and over again.
Of course, he didn’t forget Iruka’s teachings on comprehension and flexibility, and kept trying new methods.
While he was practicing, he was so tired that he fell asleep directly in the yard.
…...
Early the next morning.
All the students in the class were present, except for Ya Yu who was still missing.
Iruka looked at Naruto, of all the students in the class, Naruto was the closest to Ya Yu.
“Naruto, do you know where Ya Yu went?”
Iruka asked.
That kid, Ya Yu, has a strong sense of time.
He had never been late before.
Something special must have happened today.
“He must be scared and didn’t dare come.”
One of the students in the class said.
“Yeah, Ya Yu’s Shadow Clone Technique can only make a limp doll!”
Another female student chimed in sarcastically.
“The Transformation Technique yesterday must have been luck, he probably doesn’t dare to come today!”
“That’s right, he must have been lucky yesterday, he’s lost confidence today!”
The discussion in the class grew louder and louder, Iruka had to wave his hand and tell everyone to quiet down.
Just then, Ya Yu, covered in sweat, appeared at the classroom door.