74 Chapter 74

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The expected finally arrived, and Kyomu wasn't fully prepared, but the cards he prepared in advance could still cover him.

Putting Sakumo's matter aside for now, Kyomu turned his attention to his new passive skill for this month.

[Passive Skill: Unexpected Gains]

[Skill Description: During the duration of the skill, whenever you do something seriously or inadvertently, you will always receive unexpected gains.

Note: Unexpected gains are closely related to what you do, and a treasure chest will appear in a way that only you can see, containing corresponding rewards when opened.

Unexpected gains can be accumulated, and the effect lasts until the passive skill ends.]

[Skill Duration: 30 days]

[Message: Life is always accompanied by various surprises, good and bad ones. But as long as there are gains, it's always something that brings joy.]

"This month's passive skill is not bad. If I focus on training, as long as there are unexpected gains, it should be beneficial for my strength."

Kyomu was quite satisfied with this month's passive skill, but Sakumo's matter resurfaced in his mind, dampening the joy of obtaining a good passive skill.

Lying on the rocking chair, pondering over countermeasures, Kyomu unknowingly fell into a slumber.

The next morning, as Kyomu just opened his eyes, a treasure chest appeared beside him.

"This..." Kyomu's heart stirred, "Are unexpected gains obtained so casually? Just sleeping and I got one."

Reaching out to touch the treasure chest visible only to him, the contents inside turned into colorful rays of light, instantly entering Kyomu's mind.

[Sleeping Unexpected Gain: Body recovery speed doubled]

Eyes brightened, "Not bad!" Kyomu didn't forget that unexpected gains could be accumulated, meaning if there were another similar unexpected gain, his body's recovery speed would increase further.

If...

Kyomu quickly dismissed his thoughts, "Unexpected gain, the word 'unexpected' is crucial. If anticipation is too heavy, then what's the point of calling it unexpected? So the path of crazily doing things and expecting to rake in unexpected gains might not work."

With a conjecture in mind, Kyomu abandoned the idea of continuing to sleep, got up, tidied up a bit, and went to the training ground as agreed beforehand.

Guy, Genma, and Ebisu, the three of them had arrived early. Seeing Kyomu approaching, they quickly gathered together.

Glancing at Guy, Kyomu looked at Genma and Ebisu, hoping to see the same unruly look as yesterday on their faces.

Unfortunately, he didn't see it.

"You guys seem different from yesterday?" Kyomu grinned, "Did you consult with your parents?"

Genma remained expressionless, not responding, apparently still reluctant, while Ebisu, with a bit of a quirky nature, scratched his head sheepishly.

"Teacher Kyomu, my parents told me you're really awesome, even more awesome than them..."

That's a given.

Kyomu didn't take it as a compliment because ninjas of the level of Ebisu's parents, a handful of them had died by his hands.

"Thank your parents for their recognition." Kyomu nodded, "But we're similar in age, although there's a gap in strength, but the word 'teacher' is a bit awkward for us. I think it's best to just call me by my name. If you still feel uncomfortable, you can add 'captain' after my name."

"Yes, Captain Kyomu!" Ebisu was the first to change his address.

With Ebisu starting, Genma felt a bit relieved and followed suit.

Guy, on the other hand, continued to address Kyomu by his name as before, showing no psychological fluctuations due to Kyomu's change in status.

This was a good result, and Kyomu felt pleased.

"Since that's the case, let me reintroduce myself." Kyomu placed a hand on the hilt of his sword, "Of course, I speak with actions, and I don't like bully people so you can prepare for five minutes."

"No need!"

Genma had long wanted to test Kyomu; he wanted to know why someone of his age would become a team leader. Did the village run out of candidates?! With a loud roar, Genma rushed forward.

Although harboring grievances, Genma remained rational. His attacks were precise and focused.

But such immature attack methods had been corrected by Sakumo with the 'Iron Fist of Love' three years ago.

Now it was Kyomu's turn to educate others.

Swish.~

Yōei emerged from its sheath and knocked the kunai out of Genma's hand with a cunning angle. However, the senbon that Genma had been holding in his mouth was unexpectedly spat out towards Kyomu without warning.

"Blatantly crude tactics."

Kyomu merely tilted his head slightly to dodge, simultaneously maneuvering his Yōei to brace against Genma's shoulder.

"You're already dead. Perhaps after death, you might wonder why you did that just now? But for the dead, this might be a redundant question."

Each word pierced Genma's heart. When Kyomu released Yōei, Genma rushed forward again.

Bang.~

Dodging once more, Kyomu flipped his wrist, slamming the hilt of his sword into Genma's chest, sending him flying three to five meters away.

"Besides 'recklessness,' what else is in your brain? Is your mind flooded with water instead of the ninjutsu and shuriken techniques taught at the ninja school?"

To be honest, in Kyomu's eyes, a genin was like a grasshopper, especially one who hadn't undergone the tempering of blood and fire, maybe even less than a grasshopper.

Genma charged forward again, but was once again sent flying by Kyomu's move, accompanied by another heart-piercing remark.

It was just like the time with Sakumo.

What's been experienced by him must be shared with others to feel truly at ease.

Kyomu admitted to his own perverse taste, especially when he saw Genma's defiant eyes, he felt even more excited.

Kyomu really wanted to try to thoroughly defeat someone.

"Come again."

Each "come again" was followed by another flight and the same move ending the battle. Genma's pride was gradually being shattered.

"Graduating from the ninja school is just the beginning of a ninja's career. Don't think standing high means you're truly high. In reality, you're just a frog in a well."

Combining physical blows with verbal jabs, Genma's defense crumbled and instead of launching another attack, he lay on the ground, silently shedding tears as he stared at the sky.

Kyomu's smiling face suddenly appeared in Genma's line of sight, not tall, but intimidating.

"A master should always keep the heart of an apprentice, let alone someone who isn't even an apprentice like you." Kyomu reached out his hand, "What do you think, Genma?"

Genma was stunned, looking at the palm within reach, couldn't help but grab it, then was pulled up by Kyomu.

"Reflect on your recent failures and find countermeasures as soon as possible. I'll spar with you again in the afternoon."

Kyomu patted his shoulder, "This is the experience I've gained through life and death. Don't look down on it."

"Captain Kyomu, I won't!" Genma acknowledged, his voice loud.

"Good." Kyomu handed him a senbon, "Carrying it in your mouth looks cool and fits your style."

Genma's eyes lit up, swiftly taking the senbon and placing it in his mouth again. He looked at Kyomu's back, smiling, then turned back to training.

Kyomu admired him, appreciated him, and most importantly, approved him.

After all, he also thought that carrying a senbon was cool and suave, not just the nonchalant attitude others perceived it as.

Having dealt with Genma who was now behaving himself, Kyomu's gaze fell on Ebisu.

This quirky yet reserved guy was much easier to deal with than Genma.

But at the next moment, a treasure chest appeared at his feet, causing Kyomu to involuntarily lift the corners of his lips.

Indeed, it was a very unexpected gain.

However, the sly smile on Kyomu's face fell into Ebisu's eyes, but it tasted different.

What kind of torment is he planning for me later?!

(End of Chapter)

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