Chapter 3: Ten Years of Study Pass in a Flash
Sun Yi, whose consciousness had been replaced by Uzumaki Naruto, lived in an era similar to the Republic of China period in modern history.
In this era, a good family background often meant being able to receive a better education and having opportunities for more diverse development.
"Yier, this is Teacher Liu Renju. Come over quickly and perform the apprenticeship ceremony." Sun Jiakang sat in the lower seat this time, showing Liu Renju the utmost respect.
At this moment, Uzumaki Naruto's mind was in chaos. His subconscious told him that this was not real, that this was not the world he lived in.
However, everything before his eyes was too real—the real environment, the real tactile sensations, the real emotions—which made it impossible for Uzumaki Naruto to distinguish truth from falsehood for the moment.
However, as the Child of Prophecy of the Naruto World, the nature he was endowed with at the start was that he possessed a big heart. Since he could not distinguish truth from falsehood, he would simply follow the arrangements as they were.
Taking the teacup handed over by a maid at the side, Uzumaki Naruto, under Sun Jiakang's signal, knelt before Liu Renju and raised the teacup high with both hands to offer it.
"Good, good, good!"
Liu Renju said the word "good" three times in a row. Smiling, he took the teacup from Uzumaki Naruto's hands, took a light sip, placed it on the table, and raised his hand to help Uzumaki Narutoup.
"Since you have taken me as your master today, your master shall test you. Sun Yi, what do you wish to learn from me?"
"I want to... I want to learn Ninjutsu!"
This request from Uzumaki Naruto was nothing out of the ordinary in the Naruto World. Having already reached the age of three, Uzumaki Narutonaturally knew of the existence of Ninja, as the children around him often played Ninja games.
Through constant exposure, even though Hiruzen Sarutobi had not yet begun his brainwashing mode on Uzumaki Naruto, Uzumaki Naruto already knew of the existence of this "high-class" profession called Ninja.
"This..." Liu Renju was speechless.
"You rascal!" Sun Jiakang was furious, making a move to strike Uzumaki Naruto.
"Brother Jiakang, wait!" Liu Renju quickly intervened. "Disciple Sun Yi is still a child; this childish talk is unintentional and excusable, quite excusable!"
"I have heard a little about this Ninjutsu; it is some heterodox path of the Eastern Martial Artists, a minor skill..." Liu Renju smiled and stroked his goatee. "Since Disciple Sun Yi intends to practice martial arts to strengthen his body, I naturally will not stop him."
Liu Renju set the tone for Uzumaki Naruto's statement, which was entirely thanks to "Sun Yi" being young. If he had been a year or two older, there is no telling what kind of trouble might have arisen.
"Being well-versed in both literature and martial arts is quite good. In my opinion, Brother Jiakang should find another National Martial Arts Great Master for Yier. He can practice martial arts in the morning and study literature with me in the afternoon. When Yier completes his studies, he will definitely be a dragon among men and a phoenix among women!"
"Ah! Brother, I will take your kind words again. I will surely find a National Martial Arts teacher for Yier in the coming days to teach him martial arts, so he can properly taste the experience of training through the three nines of winter and the three periods of summer!"
Standing honestly in the hall, Uzumaki Narutolistened, completely confused. He had never heard many of the terms, let alone understood them.
However, this did not affect Uzumaki Naruto's apprenticeship process. After serving the tea, Uzumaki Naruto was pulled into the study by Liu Renju, who couldn't wait to begin his foundational education.
[Host Uzumaki Naruto's Entry-Level Life Experience Game first stage plot "Apprenticeship to Liu Renju" complete, obtained medium evaluation, rewarded with 30 Experience Points.]
[Due to differences between the Entry-Levelexperience game and the Naruto World, the System has automatically converted and balanced it for the Host, costing 10 Experience Points; now officially deducting.]
[Host Uzumaki Naruto currently has a balance of 20 Experience Points, which can be used to redeem various reward items after this life experience game ends.]
The System's voice broadcast rang in Uzumaki Naruto's mind. The young Uzumaki Naruto could not understand the content, but his naturally big heart allowed him to quickly move past this matter, and under Liu Renju's half-coaxing and half-deceiving, he began to learn knowledge from him.
Learning time passed quickly, but it was also very difficult to endure. Uzumaki Naruto was not the kind of child who could sit still, and the dull and boring cultural lessons left him listless all day long.
However, this listlessness completely vanished after eating a dinner. Although following Liu Renjuto study was bitter and tiring, being able to eat well and sleep well meant Uzumaki Naruto did not dislike his current life at all.
Most importantly, he experienced long-lost fatherly and motherly love from Sun Jiakang and Li Jingjing.
After this dull and boring time had lasted for about a week, Sun Jiakang finally found a Great Masterproficient in National Martial Arts for Uzumaki Naruto and had Uzumaki Naruto successfully take him as his master.
From then on, Uzumaki Naruto's life officially got on track. He practiced martial arts in the morning and studied literature in the evening; not only was his entire day packed full, but it was the kind that had no days off throughout the year.
Initially, Uzumaki Naruto had resisted, but under Sun Jiakang's furious education and Li Jingjing's soft-hearted offensive, Uzumaki Naruto still softened and compromised, and in the end, he was conditioned into this habit by these two cheap parents.
However, even though a habit had formed, Uzumaki Naruto's own thoughts were not extinguished. Compared to cultural lessons, Uzumaki Naruto still preferred practicing martial arts.
"Master, is the force generation for my Iron Mountain Lean correct?"
"Hmm, it is correct, it just lacks a bit of refinement!"
Uzumaki Naruto had arrived in this era ten springs and autumns ago. Now grown into a sturdy young man, he was practicing Eight Extremes Fist in the courtyard, while his master was cooling off on the side, occasionally offering him pointers.
"I wonder if your old man has found all the medicinal herbs I asked for. Your refinement is just lacking in the medicinal bath; your physique needs to grow a bit sturdier."
"He should be almost done finding them..." Uzumaki Naruto scratched his head. "Master, I have been practicing boxing for ten years now. When will you teach me the combat techniques?"
Ten years can truly change a person. Having received elite education since the age of three, Uzumaki Naruto had long since washed away the impetuousness from his body. When he spoke, he was unhurried, making people feel he was very steady.
"We shall see, we shall see!" Uzumaki Naruto's National Martial Arts master answered perfunctorily. "Practice the stances well first; it won't be too late to learn combat techniques later!"
"I have already practiced..."
"I know you have practiced for ten years. Are you still thinking about that nonsense fast-track Ninjutsu from the East?"
Having his thoughts exposed, Uzumaki Naruto did not show any embarrassment at all. He just walked quickly to his master's side and diligently pounded his legs and kneaded his shoulders.
"Master, I know our National Martial Artsemphasizes gradual progress, but my foundation is already very solid. If I don't learn combat techniques soon, I'll be bullied to death!"
"Hmph!" Uzumaki Naruto's National Martial Artsmaster did not appreciate it, slapping away Uzumaki Naruto's hand and standing up from the reclining chair. "I think you are just unwilling to accept having martial arts skills but not using them, right?!"
"Yier, you are the most talented person in martial arts I have ever seen in my life. You must remember the teachings of our ancestors: haste makes waste; accumulating steadily and releasing slowly is the right path!" The National Martial Arts master activated his lecture mode. "To practice martial arts, one must first cultivate the heart. Only when you completely change your impetuous nature will I teach you the combat techniques of this Eight Extremes Fist! Otherwise..."
"You will just spend your life soaking in medicinal baths and practicing the forms, being a sturdy rich young master!" After saying this, the National Martial Arts master flicked his sleeves and left.
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