Chapter 194: Ninjutsu? Is It Really That Hard?
Chapter 194: Ninjutsu? Is It Really That Hard?
"Since the Hokage has approved your request to learn ninjutsu..."
"From now on, you are my student."
At the Konoha Ninja Academy, Iruka was assigned to oversee Overlord Sword Demon's training. Though he found the Hokage's decision odd—after all, the academy had never admitted someone of such an advanced age—he decided not to question it.
Iruka brought him to a large classroom filled with eleven- and twelve-year-olds. The sight was jarring: a grown man sitting among a group of children, ready to learn.
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"Hey, old man! You're so old, and you still don't know ninjutsu?"
Naruto, ever curious about new faces, couldn't help but call out to the unusual newcomer seated nearby.
"Idiot Naruto, can't you be a little more polite?" Shikamaru groaned from his seat behind Naruto. "Don't just go around insulting people."
"Huh? Oh, sorry, old man!" Naruto quickly apologized with a bow, realizing his mistake.
"I've never studied before, so of course, I don't know ninjutsu," Overlord Sword Demon replied, a bit annoyed at being mocked by a kid.
The sheer realism of the game was becoming a double-edged sword; even NPCs could ridicule him.
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Iruka began his lesson, explaining the basics of ninjutsu while demonstrating the techniques.
For most students, this was nothing new. Many were already bored, some even dozing off.
But for Overlord Sword Demon, it was mesmerizing.
Chakra Extraction Technique, Clone Jutsu, Substitution Jutsu, and Transformation Jutsu.
"So this is the supernatural power they call ninjutsu? Incredible!"
Eager to wield such power, Overlord Sword Demon closed his eyes and began practicing chakra extraction as Iruka had instructed.
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Having trained in martial arts in the real world, he quickly grasped the fundamentals.
"Chakra +1!"
"Chakra +1!"
A notification popped up on his system panel:
Player: Overlord Sword Demon
Level: Ninja Trainee
Chakra: 100/100
Ninjutsu: Chakra Extraction Technique
Taijutsu: None
Genjutsu: None
Kekkei Genkai: None
Overlord Sword Demon nearly cried tears of joy.
The immersion was so intense that, for a moment, he forgot this was a game. It felt like he had truly awakened a supernatural ability.
Years of frustration and rejection from the real world melted away in an emotional flood.
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"Uh... why is the old man crying?"
"Did he fail at extracting chakra and break down?"
"Haha, looks like Naruto's title as Konoha's dead last has a successor now!"
Overlord Sword Demon's outburst drew whispers and chuckles from the students around him.
But he ignored them all. Now that he could extract chakra, he wanted to try the Clone Jutsu next.
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He carefully formed the hand seals: Tiger → Boar → Ox.
The moment the last seal was completed, there was a puff of smoke, and a translucent clone appeared beside him.
"I did it!" Overlord Sword Demon shouted, his excitement palpable.
Then, he attempted the Transformation Jutsu and succeeded on his first try.
As for the Substitution Jutsu, it required a wooden log for practice, which wasn't readily available.
In less than thirty minutes, he had mastered the basics of ninjutsu. It was official: he had stepped into the world of the supernatural!
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"Teacher! I want to learn more ninjutsu. Can you teach me?"
Now brimming with confidence, Overlord Sword Demon eagerly asked Iruka for further instruction.
"You mastered the Clone and Transformation Jutsu already?"
Iruka was dumbfounded. Teaching the same techniques to his regular students often took weeks, if not longer.
To see an adult learn them so quickly was nothing short of extraordinary.
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"Ninjutsu isn't that hard, is it?" Overlord Sword Demon asked, genuinely puzzled by Iruka's shock.
Iruka snapped out of his thoughts and explained, "The academy only teaches the basics: chakra extraction and the three core jutsu."
"If you want to learn more, you'll need to become an official ninja, complete missions, and use your earnings to exchange for advanced techniques."
"I see. Thank you, Scarface-sensei!"
"It's Iruka-sensei!"
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"How can I become an official ninja?" Overlord Sword Demon pressed on.
"Once you've mastered the basic techniques, you'll need to pass a theoretical exam. Afterward, the Hokage will review and approve your promotion to ninja rank."
"When can I take the exam?" Overlord Sword Demon asked, his eagerness unabated.
"If you're in a hurry, I can report to the Hokage immediately. The soonest we can schedule it is today; otherwise, it might take a few days."
"Thank you, Iruka-sensei!" Overlord Sword Demon said, genuinely grateful.
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"What's your name?" Iruka asked.
"I'm called Overlord Sword Demon."
Iruka paused for a moment, his expression unreadable, before nodding and heading off to make the arrangements.
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For Overlord Sword Demon, every step forward felt like a monumental achievement.
Little did he know, his actions were setting the stage for other players to follow, and the real challenges were only just beginning.
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