Wow, I wish I could spray such a powerful jet of water too!

Yu Mikami paused for a moment, then realized what was happening:

Indeed, who could understand the Three Bodies Technique better than the Three Bodies Technique?

He coughed lightly and, following the instructions of the Transformation Technique, began to speak: "Red, your chakra is being used too loosely. It needs to be distributed evenly throughout your body... Yes, that's it, it feels much more solid than before... Wait, the flow around your ankles is a bit sluggish, adjust it again..."

With Mikami Yu's guidance, Kurenai Yuhi tried her best to adjust. She could clearly feel the warmth from the hand behind her, and her heart began to race involuntarily, her cheeks turning even redder.

Fortunately, because they were facing away from each other, they couldn't see each other's faces, so it didn't have much of an impact.

Time slips away quietly.

An hour later.

Yu Mikami has finished teaching.

At this moment, Kurenai Yuhi was so tired from repeatedly using the Three Bodies Technique that her forehead was covered in fine sweat, but her eyes were bright and full of the joy of her harvest.

Under this guidance, her transformation and clone techniques, while still not as refined as Mikami Yu's, have indeed improved significantly. When using them, the flow of chakra within her body becomes smoother and more natural, and the consumption is also slightly reduced. These two points are something that Kurenai Yuhi can clearly feel.

"Thank you, Mikami-kun! Your guidance was really helpful!"

Kurenai Yuhi clasped her hands together and sincerely thanked Yu Mikami. She then rummaged through her bag and pulled out a few banknotes, counted them, and handed them over somewhat embarrassedly. "Um... I only brought 1,000 ryo with me today. Can I make up the rest next time we meet?"

"no problem."

Yu Mikami readily accepted the money: "How about next time, in two days? You can use this time to properly digest what you learned today."

"Um!"

Kurenai nodded vigorously, a relaxed smile on her face. "It's settled then! I'll head back now, see you later, Mikami-kun!"

"goodbye."

Yu Mikami watched Kurenai Yuhi leave, then stayed in the training ground and practiced alone.

The Three Bodies Technique is definitely a must-learn.

These three ninjutsu were the first ones he started mastering, and they're currently at the highest level of mastery, especially the Transformation Jutsu, which is already in its third stage. Mikami Yu is quite curious to see if there will be any significant change once the affection level reaches its maximum of 100.

Then came the Fireball Jutsu and the Water Wave.

The former is because he went easy on Hyuga Hizashi in his previous battle, and they've been a bit sullen these past few days. He's been unresponsive during conversations, but his affection level is still increasing normally during practice. I estimate that in another three to five days, he'll reach 50 affection points and unlock the second stage trait.

As for the turbulent waters...

[By the stream in Konoha Village, you encounter a silver-haired girl standing by the water, her aura as serene and ethereal as the moon reflected in a mirror. She stands barefoot on the water, dancing gracefully with the ebb and flow. Her beautiful figure captivates you. Please try to interact with her: Yes/No]

"Yes."

With Mikami Yu's choice

A dialog box, resembling rippling water with a border shimmering with a cool silver light, unfolds:

[Water Turbulence Technique: ...Hmm? You over there, boy, you've been watching for so long. What are your thoughts on my "work"? (She didn't turn around, but simply raised her hand, and a stream of water flowed through her palm like silk.)]

[A: Excuse me, I'm sorry to bother you! I've never seen such an elegant dance before; it's like creating a work of art, truly breathtaking.]

[B: Wow, that's amazing! Can you teach me? I want to be able to spray such a powerful jet of water too!]

[C: Beautiful yet fleeting creations, just like this water. Rather than wither away alone, why not join me and imprint this beauty upon the ninja world?]

"no……"

What the heck is option B? Are you sure what you're going to spray out is really a "water jet"?

Yu Mikami was speechless.

Looking back, option B in this quirky system has never been a proper choice. The only time it was the correct one was when I encountered the Great Fireball. In most cases, this option can be ignored.

As for the remaining two...

They look about the same, but A should be a bit more proactive?

Yu Mikami made his choice.

[Water Wave Technique: ...Oh? It seems you also appreciate art, unlike those ninjas who simply see water as a tool. That's quite rare.]

[Water Turbulence Technique: But do you understand the true meaning of "form"?]

"I don't quite understand, please enlighten me."

【…】

The encounter with "Water Rumble" went relatively smoothly.

Yu Mikami, after all, has been bombarded with information in modern society. Even if he doesn't truly understand art, he can still put on a good show and create the persona of an "art lover." After all, the art that "Mizuranbo" talks about isn't that profound or sophisticated.

So very quickly,

One more character has been added to Yu Mikami's list of potential partners, bringing the total to six.

He tried practicing the water ripples a few times, succeeding only once or twice, but he could only spew out a stream of water that wasn't too thick, making a small patch of water plants in front of him sway and tilt. It was still quite a distance from being truly lethal.

But don't worry.

Since it's already on the strategy list, we can take it slow and steady. You can't expect to get fat in one bite.

Compared to other techniques, practicing "healing techniques" is a little more complicated.

Because you can't practice this on your own; you need someone to heal. Considering that he and Nohara Rin were just auditors in the medical class, they couldn't practice on real people, so they had to find a way with animals.

"...It's a bit late today. I'll buy a fishing net tomorrow and catch some fish here to treat as a 'patient'."

"Yeah, we can invite Rin Nohara and Obito together then."

We're all auditors, and we all need to practice, so it's not unreasonable for us to split the cost of the fishing nets, right?

……

This training session took quite a while.

Until the sun completely set, the sky began to twinkle with the light of stars.

Exhausted, Yusai Mikami embarked on his journey home.

As he approached his house, he saw Nohara Rin practicing the Three Body Technique alone by the fence of the neighbor's yard. She seemed to have just completed a transformation and was turning back into her original form when she saw Mikami Yu walking towards her.

"Huh, Yu-kun? You're back?"

Rin Nohara jogged over from behind the fence, a few beads of sweat on her forehead. She stood on tiptoe and looked out into the yard: "Why are you practicing so late?"

"Ah, I practiced a little extra and that took up a bit of time."

Yu Mikami stopped and responded with a smile.

Rin Nohara's gaze lingered on his face for a few seconds before she casually asked, "Um... Yuhi-kun, are you also going home this late?"