As Mikami Yuu made his choice, the text box began to change:
[ "Sorry, Transformation Technique. I was too clumsy last time, but I'll definitely work harder this time." ]
[ Transformation Technique: Hmph, good you know! But... since you're being so sincere, I'll cooperate with you a little during this practice! ]
The dialogue box disappeared.
Mikami Yuu waited a moment, then clicked the "Practice" button again, but nothing happened.
[ "What does this mean...? Do I have to practice on my own?" ]
Mikami Yuu scratched his head.
He had rested enough, so he stood up with a sense of trial and error, walked to a corner of the training grounds, and began to form hand seals, circulating his internal Chakra.
The Three Body Techniques are the most fundamental of all Ninjutsu.
But fundamental doesn't mean simple.
Take the Transformation Technique, for example.
The results vary wildly depending on the user. Some can transform so realistically they're virtually undetectable, while others are easily exposed.
Then there are creative geniuses like Naruto, who turned the Transformation Technique into a divine skill, even managing to briefly restrain Ōtsutsuki Kaguya for a full second.
As a commoner's descent, Mikami Yuu possessed only average chakra reserves and control, and his mastery of the Three Body Techniques was similarly unremarkable.
But now, as he focused his mind and channeled chakra, a flash of white smoke erupted, instantly transforming him into the young Kakashi.
Even the broom-shaped silver hair and black mask were perfectly replicated.
"Huh?"
This transformation...
Seemed much smoother than before?
Mikami Yuu narrowed his eyes, savoring the lingering sensation.
He then performed another set of hand seals, transforming this time into Might Guy, the result equally lifelike.
[ Your practice has impressed the Transformation Technique. Recognizing your genuine progress, she offers praise. ]
[ Transformation Technique: Wow, you've improved so much this time! You even captured their auras perfectly! Excellent work! ]
[ A: It's all thanks to your help, Transformation Technique! Thank you! ]
[ B: Of course! I am a genius, after all! Don't underestimate this Great Lord, ya hear?! ]
[ C: (Silent, simply watches her intently) ]
"...A."
[ Transformation Technique: Affinity +1 ]
'Huh, this might actually work!'
Mikami Yuu nodded slightly, about to press on and see what would happen if he raised the affinity further, when another dialogue box popped up:
[ Clone Technique: Sister, why are you wasting your breath on him? He's just a plain, unremarkable nobody. He'll probably die a pointless death on the battlefield one day. ]
[ Clone Technique: Besides, all these ninjas act so attentive when they first meet us, but before long, they all succumb to temptation and go chasing after more powerful and flashy ninjutsu. These words are just empty flattery. ]
[ '?!' ]
'Wait, who are you, sis?'
'Why are you insulting people right out of the gate?'
Mikami Yuu wanted to see how the Transformation Technique would respond, but no reply came.
Still, since he'd already started practicing, he couldn't just give up halfway. So, he paused briefly, waited for his Chakra flow to stabilize, and then activated the Transformation Technique again.
This time, he transformed into a ninja academy teacher.
He maintained the form for half a minute before releasing it. Then he transformed again!
And again!
As mentioned earlier, Mikami Yuu's Chakra reserves were meager.
Forget about being a Kage-rank, at the maximum potential, he could reach probably just Chunin-rank chakra reserve.
'Ah, Yuhi Kurenai, of course.'
While Yuhi Kurenai ranked lowest in Chakra capacity among the Team-Leading Jonin F4 during Naruto's era, she still came from a Ninjutsu clan and was undeniably stronger than the average civilian.
As for Guy... he simply lacked talent for Ninjutsu, not Chakra. In fact, his total Chakra capacity was absurdly high.
"Huff..."
After performing the Transformation Technique seven or eight times in rapid succession, Mikami Yuu had nearly exhausted all the Chakra he had just refined.
He adjusted his breathing, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and felt his undershirt sticking uncomfortably to his back.
His silver-white bangs, completely drenched in sweat, drooped over his forehead, lending his otherwise flawlessly modeled face a weary look.
"Rest for a bit, then keep practicing!"
Mikami Yuu sat down at the edge of the training ground, watching the distant green-skinned, frog-like figure relentlessly run lap after lap, seemingly tireless.
A look of helpless resignation crossed his face.
'See? He's just another cheat.'
Even though Might Guy, like Mikami Yuu, came from humble beginnings, his incredibly robust and durable physique was beyond comparison.
Even if every child in the Ninja World were a vegetable, with 130 trillion cells each, training with such self-torturing methods would likely kill half of them before they even graduated from the Ninja Academy.
But look at Might Guy...
Guess what?
For him, these 1,000 laps were merely an appetizer. After finishing his run, he'd head to the mountains behind the academy to continue training with push-ups, straight punches, and leg kicks!
After resting for another ten minutes, Mikami Yuu rose again and resumed practicing the Transformation Technique.
He repeated this three times.
By the time he'd exhausted his Chakra for the third time, Mikami Yuu finally felt utterly drained.
Leaning against the wall, he gasped for breath, drenched in sweat as if he'd been pulled from water, barely able to stand.
Just then, the long-dormant text box reappeared:
[ Just as you were about to collapse from exhaustion, the Transformation Technique, who had been observing you for a long time, finally intervened. She advised you not to rush your training, emphasizing the importance of balancing work and rest for long-term progress. ]
[ Transformation Technique: Alright, Mikami, you've worked hard enough for today. You don't need to continue practicing. You should rest properly now, or you'll be sore all over tomorrow. ]
[ Transformation Technique Affinity +4 ]
[ Transformation Technique (Current Affinity: 15/100 - Stranger) ]
[ Only 4 points? ]
[ That's a bit low. ]
However, considering he had just activated the System, Mikami Yuu wasn't expecting to become proficient overnight. He simply savored the feeling from his recent training session.
At that moment, another line of text appeared:
[ The Shadow Clone Technique observed your entire training session from outside the training ground. She was pleased by your effort, but due to her reserved nature, she didn't approach you, simply departing in silence. ]
[ Shadow Clone Technique Affinity +2 ]
[ "...Huh?" ]
[ An unexpected bonus? ]
[ But why the Shadow Clone Technique instead of the Clone Technique, who had spoken up earlier? ]
[ Mikami Yuu was pondering this. ]
Meanwhile, Might Guy had already completed 1,000 laps and returned to the field, panting heavily.
He looked at Mikami Yuu and asked, "Yo, how's your recovery going? Want to join me for another 1,000 push-ups at the training grounds? If you can't manage that, then do 2,000 straight punches!"
"...First, just call me Yuu, no 'yo'," Mikami Yuu corrected him.
To be honest, ever since he'd arrived in this world, he'd always felt his name sounded a bit strange.
Unfortunately, it was the name his father had given him, and he'd grown used to it since childhood, so he had to accept it...
"Second, go train yourself. I'm too tired today and need to rest early."
"Alright then," Might Guy nodded, glancing at the sweat-drenched Mikami Yuu. "You do look exhausted and need to rest. In that case, I'll take your place and complete those push-ups! If I can't finish 2,000 push-ups, I'll do 4,000 straight punches!"
"👍"
Mikami Yuu gave him a thumbs-up.
Might Guy immediately returned the gesture, flashing a wide grin that revealed his pearly white teeth. "Thanks for the encouragement, Yuu! You're amazing too!"
"..."