Pulling his gaze away from Yūhi Kurenai, Kakashi, and the others training by the rushing river, Sarutobi Asuma removed his soaking wet shirt and hung it on a tree to dry. His attention then shifted to the System.
*Profile: Sarutobi Asuma*
*Level:* 15
*Age:* 6
*Affiliation:* Konohagakure, Land of Fire
*Experience:* 2256+1000/8000
*Achievement:* Savior (1/10)
*Available Attribute Points:* 15+1
*Available Skill Points:* 15+1
*Attributes:*
Constitution: 31.26
Agility: 24.64
Intelligence: 38
Charisma: 26+5
These were the results of the past year.
Intelligence had increased the fastest, as this attribute boosted the learning of any knowledge or skill.
Next was Constitution.
Sarutobi Asuma had trained his body consistently for the entire year, never stopping even in wind or rain.
Furthermore, natural physical growth also contributed to an increase in Constitution.
As for Charisma, Sarutobi Asuma had maintained first place in written exams and practical combat classes within his grade for the year. He also occasionally stirred things up, leading to a steady increase in his Charisma.
Of course, the most pleasant surprise was saving Hatake Sakumo this time, which unexpectedly granted him 5 Charisma points. This was the biggest single increase he had experienced since his transmigration.
His gaze fell upon the Achievement section, and Sarutobi Asuma pondered, "Does the number in parentheses mean the achievement will level up after saving ten people?"
"And do these ten people have to be important figures?"
"It seems I should try to attempt this more often when it's within my capability."
With that thought, Sarutobi Asuma opened his skill list. Beside it was a golden package, presumably the reward skill pack.
He wanted to see what good items the reward skill pack held.
With a thought, the skill pack opened.
[Congratulations on obtaining Basic Swordsmanship Level 3]
Instantly, a flood of information poured into his mind. Sarutobi Asuma's eyelids twitched rapidly, his muscles and cells pulsed, and vast amounts of swordsmanship training flashed through his mind like a fast-forwarded montage.
In that moment, Sarutobi Asuma felt as if he were experiencing accelerated time. The knowledge and training of swordsmanship were deeply ingrained into his soul and flesh.
When the infusion ended, Sarutobi Asuma felt as though he had already undergone several years of swordsmanship training.
"This infusion is truly incredible. Chunin-level swordsmanship isn't bad at all."
Sarutobi Asuma rejoiced inwardly, then mused, "Is the reward of swordsmanship related to Hatake Sakumo's proficiency in swordsmanship?"
"Perhaps."
Collecting his thoughts, Sarutobi Asuma expanded his skill list.
Substitution Technique Lv. 5: 11%
Clone Technique Lv. 5: 3%
Transformation Technique Lv. 5: 5%
Shadow Clone Technique Lv. 3: 23%
Chakra Control Lv. 4 (Extraction, Manipulation): 17%
Taijutsu Lv. 3 (Unarmed): 32%
Basic Swordsmanship Lv. 3
Ninja Tool Throwing Lv. 3: 11%
Genjutsu Lv. 2: 56%
Compared to his age of six, this was undoubtedly a magnificent skill list.
The Three Basic Ninjutsu were at the Jonin mastery level.
This was not only due to Sarutobi Asuma's relentless, almost pathologically self-disciplined hard training day after day, but also because he had a good older brother.
And Sarutobi Shinya had inherited his father, Sarutobi Hiruzen's, true teachings.
Furthermore, during holidays, he even had hired Jonin as private tutors.
Unfortunately, the Three Basic Ninjutsu could no longer be improved, and no more experience points could be gained from them.
According to his older brother Sarutobi Shinya, his mastery of the three basic ninjutsu at this level was no weaker than his own.
Setting aside the influence of combat experience, even the Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, might not have had a higher level of attainment in the three basic ninjutsu.
This made Sarutobi Asuma understand.
The ninjutsu and skills mastered by a Kage might not necessarily be of Kage-level.
Especially for basic ninjutsu like the three basic ninjutsu.
He figured no one would diligently research them continuously.
Strong individuals like Sarutobi Hiruzen used more advanced Substitution Techniques.
For example, using an Earth Clone as a substitute.
Or the Orochimaru-Style Body Replacement Technique.
These were all more advanced variations of the Substitution Technique.
However, Sarutobi Asuma thought of Uchiha Sasuke's Sharingan ability, Amenotejikara.
Could a Master-level Substitution Technique reach the level of Amenotejikara?
What about Grandmaster level from the Six Paths?
Or beyond level 10?
The claim of being "unmoved" was false.
As of now, Sarutobi Asuma had accumulated a total of 16 Skill Points.
"No, impulse is the devil!"
"I'm still a student now, there's no need to rush to use Skill Points to upgrade skills. It's best to wait until graduation and upgrade based on what's needed!"
Suppressing his impulse, Sarutobi Asuma closed the System and continued his underwater training.
On the afternoon of the first day after the weekend, during the practical combat class, a surprise appeared.
The teacher had been changed to Hatake Sakumo.
Let alone Sarutobi Asuma and the others, even Kakashi was stunned.
Konoha's White Fang!
His reputation was even more renowned than Konoha's Sannin, and he was actually coming to the school to be their practical combat class teacher.
This was simply a waste of talent.
One had to know that teaching these little guys was usually well within the capabilities of a Chunin.
"This is a huge gain!"
Sarutobi Asuma's eyes lit up.
In his eyes, Hatake Sakumo was definitely a walking treasure trove of experience points.
Rich combat experience, vast knowledge reserves, and potentially Master-level Sword Technique skills... Thinking about it, Sarutobi Asuma almost couldn't help but drool.
Thus.
During the practical combat class that afternoon, Sarutobi Asuma, who was sparring with Kakashi, unleashed Basic Swordsmanship, catching Kakashi completely off guard.
Hatake Sakumo, as the teacher, however, his eyes lit up.
To possess such proficient swordsmanship at just over six years old was truly rare.
Kakashi had been taught by him since childhood, but in terms of swordsmanship, he was still a step behind Sarutobi Asuma.
A genius!
Hatake Sakumo affixed the label of a swordsmanship genius onto Sarutobi Asuma.
Therefore.
Plans couldn't keep up with changes.
Sarutobi Asuma's training plan gained a new item.
Asking Hatake Sakumo for guidance on swordsmanship!
Perhaps due to Sarutobi Asuma's help, or because he appreciated Sarutobi Asuma, or based on his duty as a teacher at the Ninja Academy.
Hatake Sakumo held nothing back when guiding Sarutobi Asuma, dedicating himself wholeheartedly.
However, the Hatake Sakumo incident was merely a small interlude in Sarutobi Asuma's three-year plan.
Afterward, his life remained regular, mundane, yet filled with motivation.
In the blink of an eye.
Time had come to the spring of Konoha Year 40.
Six-year-old Kakashi graduated!
Entering the academy at four and graduating at six, although it was a year later than the time Sarutobi Asuma knew, it still broke the record for graduating at the youngest age from the Ninja Academy.
The wheels of fate rolled forward, but they had already taken a slight turn.
Hatake Sakumo was not dead, and Kakashi's personality was no longer so extreme. Sarutobi Asuma could not predict what the future held.
After learning that Kakashi had graduated early, Uchiha Obito also initiated his early graduation assessment, but he failed repeatedly.
This guy couldn't even properly use the Three Basic Ninjutsu.
Too much of his usual time was spent helping old ladies cross the road.
Meanwhile, Sarutobi Asuma remained as steady as an old monk, executing his plans step by step.
In Konoha year 41, Might Guy, who had enrolled half a year later than everyone else, also graduated, removing a certain zest from Sarutobi Asuma's daily training.
Uchiha Obito was still working hard on his path to graduation.
Sarutobi Asuma also sensed the changing situation in the Ninja World from his brother Sarutobi Shinya's increasingly frequent missions.
As expected.
Not long after, Hatake Sakumo also left the Ninja Academy.
Sarutobi Asuma began to feel a sense of urgency, and the Ninja Academy's curriculum was almost entirely replaced by Shadow Clones.
He frequented the Hokage building more and more, and having a tutor became a regular occurrence.
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