Naruto: The Teaching System - 193 (Patreon)

Chapter 193: Nyanko-sensei is Bound!

"Eh?!"

Shikamaru's words sent a collective gasp rippling through the classroom like a stone dropped into still water. Every student's eyes widened in disbelief.

After all, they had just established that the Sage of Six Paths was the legendary ancestor of the entire ninja world. Now they were being told that the Gold and Silver Brothers possessed his bloodline? The revelation was staggering.

Students turned toward each other, then back to Sawada, their faces hungry for answers.

Sawada smiled knowingly and nodded. "Shikamaru is absolutely correct."

The classroom erupted into excited chatter. Voices overlapped as students leaned across desks, sharing their amazement with anyone who would listen. This time, Sawada didn't intervene. The enthusiasm was simply too infectious to quell.

Several minutes passed before the noise gradually subsided to manageable levels.

"Does it feel unbelievable?" Sawada asked with an amused expression.

"Yes, Sensei!" came the unanimous chorus, every head nodding vigorously.

"Actually, this isn't baseless speculation," Sawada continued, his tone growing more serious. "Kumogakure itself has officially confirmed this information."

Murmurs spread through the room. Even their enemies had acknowledged this incredible claim. No matter how much they wanted to doubt it, the evidence seemed undeniable.

Sawada paid no attention to the whispered discussions and pressed on. "The truth is, both brothers experienced something extraordinary that convinced not only others but themselves as well that they carried the Sage of Six Paths' bloodline."

"However, the actual truth of this matter can never be verified."

He paused, letting the weight of his words settle. "It's a dramatic and rather contradictory situation. More likely, Kumogakure wanted to emphasize the Gold and Silver Brothers' unique nature and overwhelming power."

"After all, if a village's Raikage was assassinated by unknown individuals, it would become a laughingstock throughout the ninja world."

The students absorbed this explanation with growing understanding. It made perfect sense from a political perspective.

The idea that so-called descendants of the Sage of Six Paths would emerge from Kumogakure felt wrong to their young hearts. In their minds, Konoha represented the true spirit of the ninja world.

Only Shikamaru and Sasuke remained puzzled by Sawada's deliberately vague reference to the brothers' "special experience." They knew their teacher's style well enough to recognize when he was being evasive.

Such vagueness usually meant either the information was classified or there were dangerous secrets hidden beneath the surface.

Understanding this dynamic, both boys decided not to press the issue. They could always ask for details later at the training ground, where such private conversations were commonplace.

Clap clap!

Sawada's hands came together sharply, the sound slicing through excited discussions.

"Today's lesson includes additional content from the Land of Lightning chapter in your Ninja World Compendium. I'm assigning each of you a four-thousand-word reflection paper on this material."

"The essay must cover humanities, geography, and Kumogakure's diplomatic policies. No exceptions."

"Ah?!" The collective groan that followed could probably be heard three classrooms away.

"Alright, class dismissed!" Sawada announced cheerfully, completely ignoring their protests.

The dismissal bell rang almost immediately, as if perfectly timed to his words.

[Course Rating: S]

[Course Rewards: Chakra +800, Lightning Release: Black Panther, Lightning Release: Lightning Transmission]

Sawada felt a surge of satisfaction. One technique belonged to the Third Raikage himself, possessing tremendous destructive potential. The other was an advanced derivative of Kakashi's Chidori, requiring shadow clone coordination but capable of severing even a Tailed Beast's limbs while in cloak form.

Both represented formidable additions to his Lightning Release arsenal.

Indeed, he mused, interest truly is the fastest path to learning.

Understanding the ninja world's hidden mysteries could be considered an alternative form of education. As this thought crossed his mind, Sawada turned and strode from the academy.

He needed to thoroughly master Lightning Release: Black Panther. Moreover, yesterday's holiday combat training had yielded a new sealing jutsu reward from Naruto's development. That technique definitely required extensive practice.

His other disciples had received standard chakra enhancements and various elemental techniques. Choji alone had gained access to an advanced version of his Gluttony Form, though Sawada had no immediate plans to teach it.

The energy conversion requirements increased exponentially. With Choji's current chakra reserves and the calories contained in military ration pills, attempting the advanced form would be completely insufficient.

The sealing jutsu obtained from Naruto represented a modified version of the Adamantine Chains. Unlike the original, this technique was no longer restricted to Uzumaki Clan members.

Upon reaching the training ground, Sawada gestured toward Nyanko.

"Transform into your true form."

"Why?" Nyanko responded with obvious displeasure.

Compared to his massive demonic appearance, he much preferred his current adorable maneki-neko shape. Recently, he'd been wandering throughout Konoha Village, charming residents wherever he went. His presence alone seemed to boost business for any establishment he visited.

Naturally, this had led to "gifts" from grateful merchants. Well, actually, it was more of a collaboration arrangement with various shop owners. He provided cuteness; they provided treats. Three-color dango, red bean buns, and other delicacies he adored.

"If you refuse, I'll have the Akimichi family shops cancel your meat supply," Sawada said with a meaningful glance.

Had this fat cat been getting too bold lately?

Nyanko's expression froze as he stared at Sawada in disbelief.

"That's going too far! I earned those privileges through hard work!"

"Oh? I heard there's a certain shameless cat who's been using my name to demand extra portions."

Sawada looked at the audacious feline with exasperation. Could he now lie so brazenly without any shame?

"Hey, transforming into my true form is no big deal! Let's not damage our friendship over something so trivial."

Nyanko immediately shifted his tone to one of polite cooperation. He spun around dramatically, and an enormous cloud of smoke erupted from his position.

When the smoke cleared, a great demon's aura filled the training ground.

Nyanko's true form was genuinely impressive to behold. Sawada craned his neck to take in the mountain-like figure towering above him.

Then he closed his eyes and spoke calmly.

"Nyanko, tell me how this technique feels afterward."

"Meow?!"

The next moment, Nyanko's confused expression transformed into one of absolute shock. From Sawada's hands, over ten blazing golden chains erupted forth, striking directly toward him.

"Damn it! Sawada, are you trying to kill me?!"

Nyanko immediately attempted to escape by riding the wind, but unfortunately, he had barely lifted off when the dozen golden chains, moving with pinpoint precision, wrapped around him completely.

"What's happening?!"

Nyanko struggled initially, then stared in complete disbelief. He could feel his entire demonic power being suppressed and bound. As time passed, his spiritual energy gradually drained away while the golden radiance of Sawada's chains grew increasingly brilliant.

"Yang Release Seal!"

When Sawada opened his eyes again, understanding flickered across his features.

So that's how it works.

This sealing jutsu replaced the materialized chakra chains that originally required the Uzumaki Clan's massive vitality and special constitution to generate. Instead, it utilized highly concentrated, aggressive Yang Release chakra.

The cost was significantly higher, but the effect proved far more domineering.

It efficiently sealed chakra while being especially effective against Yin Release, spiritual energy, Tailed Beast chakra, and similar forces.

Moreover, the chains themselves possessed an "energy erosion" characteristic, capable of interfering with and absorbing the target's recovery abilities and energy balance.

This was no mere binding technique. It was a complete suppression system.