"Then study hard. The breathing thod is difficult to learn, and the learning process is not easy," Makoto said with a serious expression.
Although the Fla Breathing is sowhat easier to grasp compared to Stone Breathing, that's a relative comparison, and the actual difficulty remains quite high.
The significance of the breathing thod surpasses any ninjutsu or taijutsu he has taught before.
After showcasing the power of Fire Release using Fla Breathing, Makoto proceeded to teach the two of them how to practice in earnest.
"Stand upright, relax your upper body, and establish a firm lower body stance. Breathe deeply from your abdon, allowing oxygen to enter your body and flow into the chakra acupuncture point...."
The distinction between Fla Breathing and Rock Breathing becos evident. Stone Breathing primarily focuses on strengthening the entire body, with everything else being secondary, whereas Fla Breathing concentrates on harnessing chakra to enhance the power of Fire Release.
"Hufufu!" Obito opened his mouth wide and took a deep breath.
Boom!
Makoto swiftly knocked Obito's head before lightly striking his abdon with a knife-hand.
"Be mindful of applying pressure to your abdon, avoid taking wide, random breaths. Focus on rhythm and technique."
"Ah...?" Obito appeared perplexed, not anticipating that mastering the breathing technique would be this challenging.
Even Shisui, who typically grasped ninjutsu quickly, encountered difficulties with the breathing techniques and couldn't find the key.
However, this was well within Makoto's expectations. Great talent has its limitations.
During the training, Makoto alternated between the two, instructing one side for an hour before switching to the other.
By the end of the morning, the proficiency of the three disciples in the breathing thod remained at zero, vividly illustrating the thod's difficulty.
At noon, Makoto returned to his ho in Konoha's main city to collect the students' strength test materials, organized them, and brought them along for the tutoring session.
Perhaps it was because Makoto ntioned sending information or because Sarutobi Hiruzen had more free ti lately, but Makoto had another encounter with Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"Hokage-sama," Makoto greeted Hiruzen Sarutobi and handed over the packed information.
"This is the material for the students' strength test," Makoto explained.
"Very well, Makoto. Thank you for your assistance," Sarutobi Hiruzen said, taking the information and perusing it with a smile.
The data was compiled by Makoto, with the top section containing the results of the initial group test at the start of special training, followed by the results of each week's strength test.
The score sheets also featured scoring standards. For instance, Group C and Group B constituted the fourth-year student standards, while Group A represented the standards for graduating ninjas.
After a brief examination, the Third Hokage found that after three weeks of special training, all the students had made substantial progress. If Makoto hadn't manipulated the data, then this special training must have been highly successful, underscoring Makoto's teaching prowess.
This wasn't a simple class; the special training encompassed all fourth-year students, exceptional students from the first three years, and a small number of graduated genin. The total number of students exceeded three hundred.
"Makoto, you've done an excellent job. Thank you for your hard work," Sarutobi Hiruzen praised.
"The students have also shown dedication to their training, so it's not solely my rit," Makoto replied modestly.
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded with satisfaction and added, "I'll visit when your special training reaches its final test. I hope I won't be a disturbance?"
"No trouble at all. If they learn about your attendance, the students will be thrilled to have you there," Makoto responded with a smile.
To be honest, despite Sarutobi Hiruzen's mixed reputation in his previous life, he wasn't a terrible Hokage. At least, this is the case until the Kyuubi attack.
Makoto continued training Asuma.
...
On Monday, Makoto inford the students of the sumr special training that the Third Hokage would be visiting for their final exam.
The students couldn't contain their excitent. This was the Strongest Hokage!
At the ninja school, if you were to randomly ask ten students about their idol, eight out of ten would aspire to beco Hokages. Naturally, the prospect of eting the current and Strongest of them all thrilled them.
"Even Hokage-sama will be here, Izumo, this is our chance to make a na for ourselves in Konoha," Kotetsu said with enthusiasm.
"Indeed, if we can get the Hokage-sama to rember our nas, we'll be set for success in the future!" Izumo agreed, equally excited.
"You two should save your energy and focus on training. Even if Hokage-sama cos, he might not notice you," Anko comnted, believing it to be unrealistic.
"A prominent figure like the Hokage-sama will surely recognize that Izumo and I are just rough jade. Those like you who rely on brute force won't understand," Kotetsu retorted.
Izumo nodded in agreent.
"Then I'll teach you two 'rough jades' the power of brute force!" Anko playfully punched the two of them and darted off.
Upon hearing the news, Yuhi Kurenai practiced even more diligently, striving to improve her strength to avoid a repeat of the earlier defeat by her schoolmates.
Obito, after learning of the Hokage's visit, imdiately began pondering his future.
"If the Hokage-sama witnesses my remarkable performance, perhaps he'll recognize my potential to beco Hokage? Hahaha..." Obito laughed with his tongue sticking out, ignoring the curious glances from those around him.
"Oh dear, it would be disastrous if Kotetsu and Izumo start spreading rumors," Ebisu thought he should remind his younger siblings before the exam.
If such rumors reached the Hokage's ears, it could spell the end of his ninja career before it even began.
"Everyone, keep focused and continue your training. Let the Hokage-sama witness your progress," Makoto encouraged, his warm smile watching as the students' enthusiasm soared. He silently nodded in approval.
Although the sumr special training was relatively short, lasting only five weeks, it demanded a significant amount of practice, with over forty hours per week. Given the annual class experience, Makoto believed that he might trigger an improvent reward.
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