All the Genin in the entire shinobi world always hated complicated, troublesome and tiring D-rank missions the most.
In a Genin's initial fantasies, becoming a shinobi was just their first step. The next step would be learning powerful jutsu and other abilities, then becoming famous throughout the shinobi world, gaining everyone's admiration and love.
But the reality was that the first step after graduating from the Academy was facing dirty and tedious D-rank missions with no end in sight!
Digging rivers, picking up garbage, catching cats and dogs, and so on.
These low-level tasks quickly dampened Genin's enthusiasm.
But they didn't know that these missions were the most suitable tasks carefully selected by seniors and village leadership for the growth of Genin!
First, the complexity and dirtiness would immediately make naive Genin face reality and understand that being a shinobi was never as glamorous as they imagined.
The appropriate dangers in D-rank missions would allow the Genin to gradually develop vital vigilance.
Missions that required navigating rivers and climbing trees were meant to help Genin build a solid foundation.
If you needed to complete a task of climbing a tree to gather information or catch cats hiding in branches, you would definitely need to stay in trees for long periods. This was tree-climbing practice!
If you needed to wade into a river to clear debris or pick up garbage, didn't want to get wet and embarrassed and wanted to complete the task faster, it was best to walk on water—this was water-walking practice!
These carefully selected D-rank missions were designed to train Genin. While building a solid foundation, those who discovered these hidden lessons would grow faster than others.
So, in a way, many Genins, including Sasuke and the others, were unqualified, and they needed a sensei to arrange training for them to understand these lessons.
Of course, those who could discover the purpose behind these tasks would have a promising future, even if they weren't natural geniuses.
Because all instructors liked the smart and quick-witted students and were willing to train them.
When such Genin grew up, when completing various urgent and dangerous missions, they would find solutions in the shortest time possible.
And because of such abilities, they would become top leaders of every hidden village!
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This was why Shihouin Naraku frowned when he heard Hatake Kakashi say that this generation of Genin had become extremely impatient.
These Genin were sabotaging themselves!
This was a very serious matter—no wonder Hatake Kakashi had appeared before him.
"So you mean I need to figure out a way to solve this problem?"
"Hmm!"
"Sigh...I didn't expect a fight with spectators would cause this kind of trouble."
Shihouin Naraku rubbed his brow and thought about a solution. "This matter really does have something to do with me. Should I round them up and lecture them? Beat them up? I don't think that would work. Few would probably change after that."
However, Shihouin Naraku suddenly remembered something. Because of the changes in his soul and spirit, an ability he had awakened that morning seemed very suitable for the current situation.
[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for awakening Haoshoku Haki!]
Facing the morning sunshine, Shihouin Naraku was originally practising on his own when he suddenly heard a reminder from the system in his mind.
He had actually awakened Haoshoku Haki by himself!
Originally, Shihouin Naraku thought that both Busoshoku Haki and Haoshoku Haki would need to be obtained through a system lottery before they could be awakened.
After all, Haki didn't exist in the shinobi world at all.
But the system told Shihouin Naraku that after winning Kenbunshoku Haki in the lottery, he had the qualifications to awaken other forms of Haki.
In other words, even if he didn't win the other two types of Haki through the lottery, he could still awaken them himself!
Although he didn't understand why Haoshoku Haki awakened first instead of Busoshoku Haki, the current situation was perfect for him to use Haoshoku Haki to frighten the naive Genin.
It was a bit ironic that Haoshoku Haki—a king whose talent only one person out of millions could awaken—appeared for the first time in the shinobi world, only to be used to scare children.
"You can drive a single sheep, or you can guide an entire flock. Since you're all so impatient, why don't you all experience what true despair is?"
"Kakashi, inform the other instructors to bring all the Genin from this class here. Oh, and if Guy's team isn't on a mission, bring them here as well."
"Let me think... Let's skip lunch tomorrow. This will prevent them from vomiting out of fear."
Hatake Kakashi stared at Shihouin Naraku blankly. Although he didn't know what Naraku was planning, he could tell from his words that it wouldn't be pleasant.
"You, you should take it easy... After all, they are Konoha's future. Besides, some of them may become the future heads of shinobi clans. It would be bad if something went wrong."
"That's none of my business! If they fail here, they don't have to become shinobi—they can be civilians. Otherwise, dying at the hands of enemies would be a waste of the resources used to train them."
"Also, tell those brats: if they pass my test, I'll teach them all kinds of powerful jutsu, and they might even become Jōnin!"
"Hiss..."
What a huge incentive!
This was the carrot dangling in front of the donkey!
Hatake Kakashi understood, and he couldn't help but feel sorry for the trial his students were about to face. But then he thought it was not a big deal and immediately decided it didn't matter.
"Okay, I got it. I'll go inform them now. As for Guy, I saw him running handstands around the village last night for exercise. I guess he didn't take a mission. Let's call the Genin from his team as well."
"Hmm!"
After saying this, Shihouin Naraku unsheathed Kurikara and returned to the training ground to resume his dedicated training!
Seeing this scene, even Hatake Kakashi was moved. With such powerful strength, Naraku is still trained diligently. No wonder Naraku and Guy were so powerful. It was natural that he wasn't as good as them.
"Hmm—it seems I have to work hard too. Otherwise, when Naruto and the others grow up and surpass me, I'll feel embarrassed as their sensei."
Hatake Kakashi touched the Icha Icha book in his pocket but ultimately did not take it out.
While thinking about how to improve his own strength, he gradually walked away.
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"What? Naraku is going to discipline those kids?"
"That's not necessary. All Genin go through this phase. As they grow older, they'll figure it out on their own."
"I think this is a good idea.
Shikamaru is always lazy and complains about missions, Chōji can't control his appetite, and Ino doesn't think about serious matters.
Although some of this is due to their family influence, if this continues, these kids will definitely suffer before they wake up."
"Yeah, that's my opinion too. Let these kids learn about the harsh reality of being a Genin, and then they'll seriously work to improve themselves."
"No Problem! Lee and the others will definitely be fine and will pass Naraku's test."
"Don't be so confident, Guy. You all know Naraku. He will never disappoint!"
"Hahaha, let's see what these kids are made of."
A group of instructors gathered together, and except for showing a little concern at the beginning, they spent the rest of the time enthusiastically discussing whether anyone could pass Shihouin Naraku's test.
From time to time, these Jōnin instructors would have mischievous smiles on their faces.
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