Blue Star, 8 PM.
On the new episode recommendation section of Aiku, "Naruto: Part 1" stood out particularly brightly.
Once the broadcast began, the comments flooded in rapidly.
"First!"
"'Naruto: Part 1'? Kishimoto just drew the Chunin Exams arc. Is this anime filler?"
"Obviously."
"Even though I knew it might be a cash grab, I still couldn't help but click in."
The number of barrage comments kept increasing.
In this world, the *Naruto* manga was extremely popular. Especially after recently entering the Chunin Exams arc, its popularity had soared again.
So, even though it was labeled as the "first chapter," and most fans suspected it might be misleading advertising, Naruto fans still couldn't resist clicking in.
After the OP ended, the scene quickly showed Naruto running.
He was carrying an ink bucket, moving quickly.
The barrage immediately filled with complaints like "old routine," "prank Naruto strikes again," and similar comments.
At home after work, Yagyu Masahiko was also watching the episode and reading the barrage. He keenly noticed a crucial piece of information:
In this world, Kishimoto's manga had only reached the Chunin Exams arc!
The situation was different from his previous life.
He pondered deeply, his eyes following the barrage comments.
Soon—
"New character? He's pretty handsome!"
"I love this art style! The poses are so pretentious, but damn, he really is handsome!"
"Huh? Is this Naruto's new teacher? He didn't appear in the comics though!"
As the episode progressed, everyone finally understood the timeline of "Part 1."
Naruto and Sasuke were only seven years old.
The plot also showed Itachi escorting Sasuke to school, meaning the Uchiha Clan had not yet been massacred.
However, what sparked the most heated discussion was the new character "Yagyu Masahiko," whose art style and presence felt noticeably different from the other teachers.
"So well-dressed, so handsome, I'm in love!"
"His attitude is so double-standard…"
"Villain, huh? Blind guess — Orochimaru? He hasn't appeared in the main story yet, so he's probably an original villain for the early arcs."
"But he's so handsome. Is Kishimoto really not considering bringing him into the main manga?"
The barrage was buzzing with excitement. Masahiko stared at the screen and quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
He did not appear again in the second half of the episode. The focus shifted mainly to Iruka's teaching and Naruto's poor performance in ninjutsu class.
Although he only appeared in the first half, he had occupied nearly a quarter of the entire first episode's screen time.
His debut performance was undoubtedly a success!
After the full episode finished playing, the light screen automatically closed, and lines of text appeared on his panel.
[Popularity Rating: S]
[Comprehensive Assessment…]
[Congratulations! You have been promoted to: S-Class Special Actor]
[Reward Received: Basic Actor Training – Physical Skills Chapter]
[Permissions unlocked. "Competency Refresher" module loaded successfully!]
"So 10% to 30% screen time qualifies as a special actor?"
Masahiko thought thoughtfully. He scrolled down a few lines, and with a thought—
The next moment, a brand-new panel emerged.
[Competency Refresher]
[Unlocked: Basic Continuing Education – Physical Skills Chapter]
[Time Limit: Permanent]
Yagyu Masahiko sat down and stared at the "Basic Continuing Education – Physical Skills Chapter" for only a second…
His vision dimmed, and the space around him distorted.
...
When he came to his senses, he found himself in a completely blank white world. A sturdy figure stood in front of him.
Might Guy!
However, it was not the current Jonin Might Guy, but the young Guy who was only eleven years old and had just become a genin.
"My name is Might Guy, and I am in charge of your basic physical training today. Please give me some guidance!"
The other party bowed deeply.
Yagyu Masahiko returned the bow. "Please give me some guidance!"
"Basic physical skills are about continuous training and hard practice — turning punching, kicking, elbow strikes, dodging, and so on into pure instinct…"
The young Might Guy quickly explained his philosophy.
Masahiko was stunned for a second, then burst into laughter.
Right.
This wasn't the real Might Guy. Otherwise, the other party would definitely be shouting passionately about "youth" and "hot-blooded spirit."
He was just a projection created by the system.
Masahiko calmed down and listened attentively.
The young Might Guy spoke for a long time before saying, "You can train here alone, or you can spar with me in actual combat."
"Okay."
Masahiko nodded.
The next moment—
Whoosh!
Both of them used the Body Flicker Technique at the same time and closed the distance at high speed.
But—
Masahiko raised his hand just as Might Guy's kick came flying in.
Bang!
Their limbs collided. His hand took the brunt of the impact, but with the help of chakra reinforcement, he wasn't injured.
He quickly counterattacked, however…
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Even with the Body Flicker Technique combined with several counterattacks, the young Might Guy couldn't be shaken. The opponent always managed to block his killing moves in time.
The two of them moved faster and faster, but Masahiko gradually realized he was getting hit more often.
Whoosh!
Masahiko stopped holding back. He pushed his Body Flicker Technique to a higher level, leaving afterimages in his wake.
Bang!
The young Might Guy was kicked away. He placed his hands on the ground to flip back up, but Masahiko's pursuit had already arrived.
His leg sliced through the air like a blade, smashing down from above in a powerful arc.
Boom!
The young Might Guy was hit again and slammed into the ground. His figure scattered and disappeared without a trace.
In just one second, another "Young Might Guy" appeared.
Masahiko made a quick judgment in his heart:
The projection of "Young Might Guy" perfectly simulated the 11-year-old Might Guy — his physical fitness, attributes, and skill level were almost identical.
If they were the same age, Masahiko would not be a match for him.
Even so, he had still left quite a few bruises on his own body.
Fortunately, this was a special training space.
After taking a beating, Masahiko had a thought, and his injuries were instantly refreshed.
"Continuous training can turn movements into instinct and greatly improve reaction speed in battle…"
He pondered for a moment and asked, "Which aspect should I focus on training?"
"Optimize your movements. Your techniques are not refined or concise enough. Also, increase the intensity of training and turn these movements into muscle memory…"
The teenage Might Guy replied.
Then they continued!
Masahiko threw himself back into the sparring session.
Although regular training could improve strength, actual combat was far more effective.
"No Body Flicker Technique this time. Let's do a pure taijutsu duel."
"Yes."
...
Late at night, the sound of insects chirped outside.
Yagyu Masahiko sat up.
He checked the time—
9:30 PM.
"I trained for two hours?"
He stood up. His body made a series of cracking sounds, and an indescribable feeling of refreshment washed over him.
Masahiko opened the window and jumped out with a soft *whoosh*.
He landed lightly and silently.
Masahiko was stunned for several seconds, then a bright smile spread across his face.
As a ninja, using chakra to climb walls and land silently was basic, but this time the movement had felt almost completely instinctive.
This was exactly the effect of the "Basic Continuing Education."
The refresher ability could be realized in reality!
Under the moonlight, Masahiko's eyes shone brightly. He felt happy inside as he thought about how to play his role next.
At that moment, from outside—
"Lee! You're giving up already?"
"No! Guy-sensei, I haven't given up! I can still keep going!"
"Oh——!!! This is youth!!!"
Hmm?
Masahiko looked toward the sound, a thoughtful expression on his face.