Akihiro stepped forward.He took a deep breath and, focusing his mind, carefully evaluated which jutsu to use. Pure Ninjutsu, while useful, showed no significant progress in his hands, as he cked the natural talent to excel in that discipline.

  In contrast, Fuinjutsu, although less direct, offered a broader range of options, and among his techniques, there were several that could impress.Then there was Genjutsu, a field in which he had achieved significant progress. From sound and visual illusions to simpler but no less effective techniques, he had a variety of tools at his disposal.

  —Alright, let’s start with something simple, —he muttered as his hands moved precisely, forming a quick series of hand seals.

  In an instant, he felt his throat fill with water. With a powerful exhale, he unleashed it forward in the form of a torrent that surged in a straight line, striking several trees with devastating force. One by one, the trunks gave way, destroyed by the power of the attack.

  "Not bad, but I can do better," he thought, swiftly forming another series of seals.

  Immediately, the scattered water from the jutsu began to gather, taking the shape of an imposing aquatic dragon. With a roar, the dragon surged forward, tearing through the trees, shattering them into splinters with each movement of its body.

  A cp broke the silence, and Akihiro turned his head to see Miyuki, who was appuding with a faint smile.

  —Not bad, but there’s still room for improvement, —she remarked, her sharp gaze analyzing every detail of his technique.

  Akihiro nodded with determination and continued, his hands forming seals with speed. The water dragon, as if recognizing his intent, began to spin in circles, expanding while becoming thinner.

  —Fuinjutsu: Water Dragon Seal, —he murmured, his voice barely audible.

  At that moment, the water dragon transformed into a series of watery chains that intertwined and seized a tree, wrapping around it tightly.

  Miyuki watched in amazement, surprised that her student had mastered Fuinjutsu so quickly, even creating his own sealing jutsus.

  —Impressive, —she murmured, her voice filled with admiration, her eyes gleaming with renewed interest.

  Akihiro didn’t pause. He pulled out a small scroll, unrolled it skillfully, and quickly performed a series of seals. Then, he struck the scroll with the palm of his hand. The inscriptions on it lifted from the paper, floating slowly toward the tree, moving with precision and grace.

  The letters completely enveloped the tree, leaving no space untouched. With a simple gesture, Akihiro made a hand signal.—Compression Seal, —he murmured softly.

  The tree began to compress slowly, its trunk and branches colpsing until they formed an unrecognizable shape, crushed under the force of the seal.

  Miyuki observed the scene intently, though her expression showed little interest in the final part.—I think you might have overdone it, don’t you think? The sealing jutsu alone would have been enough to deal with it in simpler ways, —she commented reflectively.

  Akihiro nodded.—This jutsu is designed for rge targets, like summons or massive creatures. While it can be useful against ninjas, it’s not as essential, —he expined. He had created this technique with Bijuus and colossal summons in mind, though he wasn’t entirely certain of its effectiveness. Still, it was a good starting point.

  Miyuki nodded.—Do you have anything else to show? —she asked, curious.

  Akihiro nodded again and pulled out his ocarina. Miyuki immediately understood and prepared herself to break free of the Genjutsu.

  Meanwhile, his companions looked puzzled, unsure why he had pulled out a musical instrument out of nowhere.

  Akihiro began to py softly, letting a soothing melody drift through the air. The music filled the forest, wrapping around every living being nearby. Animals and people who heard it felt deeply rexed, as if their entire bodies had slowed down, losing the will to move or do anything at all.

  Some simply sat on the ground and began to sleep, ignoring everything around them, while others fell asleep standing upright.

  Miyuki watched Akihiro, surprised. The jutsu he had used was advanced, a Genjutsu that directly affected the brain. It was the most dangerous type, as it didn’t alter perception but interfered with the brain’s own functions.

  Akihiro was an expert in this type of Genjutsu, with several techniques at his disposal that directly impacted the mind. Normally, escaping from them was retively straightforward because of how they were executed. But now, with the ocarina, the process became much simpler. While he pyed, the jutsu remained active, and it wouldn’t end until he stopped pying. Even if someone managed to break free, they would soon fall under its influence again.

  Of course, this type of jutsu is not without its drawbacks. The main one is that Akihiro cannot stop pying, or the jutsu will deactivate instantly. Additionally, it consumes a rge amount of chakra. Although he has been training constantly to increase his reserves of spiritual and physical energy to enhance his natural chakra, he still finds it challenging to keep the jutsu active for more than a few minutes.

  However, that time is more than enough to win most battles, especially with the support of allies.—Enough, —Miyuki said as she managed to break free from the Genjutsu for the third time. She was about to rush toward Akihiro to force him to stop.

  Akihiro stopped pying, and shortly after, both Aiko and Hiroshi also broke free from the Genjutsu.—You’ve made impressive progress. Your mastery of Genjutsu, Fuinjutsu, and Ninjutsu is at the level of a Chunin; you’re just one step away from reaching the rank of a special Jounin, —Miyuki remarked, her tone carrying a mix of pride and admiration. Although all her students possessed skills typical of an average Chunin, Akihiro stood out for his arsenal of techniques which, when used effectively, could make him a worthy opponent even for a special Jounin.

  Akihiro nodded happily.—Well, now it’s Kosetsu’s turn, —he said, looking at Kosetsu.

  —Medical Ninjutsu, some Taijutsu, and average sensory abilities, —she summarized simply. Standing up, she walked toward Akihiro. A whitish aura began to envelop her as she pced her hands on him, and Akihiro felt a warm energy flow through his body, instantly revitalizing him.

  The exhaustion from repeated jutsus and chakra depletion vanished completely. Akihiro felt renewed, as if he were once again in his optimal state.—Impressive, —he murmured, unable to hide his admiration. There was no doubt that she was an exceptional medical ninja, and her Kekkei Genkai seemed to enhance her ability in this discipline, taking it to an outstanding level.

  —With this, we conclude the review of your progress. Now we’ll resume practical training, —Miyuki announced as she pulled a scroll from her belt. Upon unrolling it, she revealed a detailed list of missions.—We’ll start with bandit hunting, then recover a shipment, and finish with a simple escort from a nearby town to the border of Kusagakure, —she detailed, her tone serious and determined. —Prepare yourselves, because we won’t rest until you solidify your skills in real combat. Take the rest of the day off. We depart early tomorrow.

  Everyone nodded and returned to their respective homes. The next day, they set out to complete missions.

  Thus, two months passed quickly.