The Hokage Ryos Path
Chapter 136: The Growth Required

Orochimaru doesn't know about Danzo's conspiracy. However, even if he knew, he would not give his precious time to this matter. He works with Anko on new cloning technology.

It is worth mentioning that the relationship between him and Anko is very different from what happened in Manga. In contrast to that simple Sensei-apprentice relationship, Anko is now his main assistant.

Over the past few days, Ryo gained a new understanding of the Wind Realm Transformation. Now, this Natural Transformation was a much more valuable asset to him than before.

He felt that he needed to learn more, so asked Minato to show him some Class-B Wind Element Jutsu again.

Shisui had made tremendous progress during those days. While he was at Chunin's level in other aspects, his blinking speed was comparable to a pseudo Kage.

Seeing how Ryo taught him such a powerful technique without hesitation, Shisui was moved by his Sensei's beliefs, and respected him even more.

The Uchiha, who were dissatisfied with the fact that their genius was given to the young Ryo as Sensei, all stopped complaining after seeing Shisui's wink.

Since Shisui used the Wind Element, those who had one Sharingan tomoe could not see it. Those with 2 Sharingan tomoe can only capture the shadow of his movement, those with 3 sharingan tomoe can fully capture Shisui's movements, but cannot distinguish between him and his shadow.

Uchiha, who had always been proud of their Sharingan, was very confident in the results of Shisui's training. Not only that, some of them actually became a little greedy.

Many of the Uchiha wanted Shisui to hand over this new flicker technique to the clan. However, they were all stopped by the clan head, Uchiha Katachi.

While the others did not know about it, Katachi, who had fought alongside Ryo in the Lightning Country's battleground, was very familiar with Ryo's strength.

Katachi knew very well, that even he, as a quasi kage, would not be able to fight Ryo for a minute, with the possibility that he would be dropped in an instant.

After learning of the problem from Shisui, Ryo's view of Kakachi changed slightly.

Anyone can be greedy. What really matters is whether they will live long enough to enjoy what they crave after drinking it. Katachi's approach made Ryo respect him even more: the man was truly worthy of being the clan head.

“Shisui, remember this. In the future, whenever someone wants to take yours by force: Kill them on the spot! If that happens too hard for you to handle, just call me! I'll help you finish it!”

“Ya Sensei!” Hearing Ryo, Shisui laughed very happily.

Ryo says nothing more about the mater, and he continues to work on Wind Ninjutsu, while Shisui continues his daily practice.

A few days after the incident, Yugao was about to graduate from the Academy.

As a graduation gift, Ryo asks her to sign a summoning contract with Kogin, who later becomes his summoning beast.

Early the next morning, Yugao arrives early at the 3rd training ground, waiting for Ryo to arrive.

At the same time, Ryo and Shisui came to practice. After waiting for quite a while, Yugao rushed towards the approaching Ryo and said: "Ni san, you should come with me to my graduation exam!"

"Good!" Ryo was very happy to agree. Even if he didn't ask, Ryo would still do it.

Seeing Ryo agree, Yugao is very happy, and goes to the Academy. As soon as he left, Ryo followed along with Shisui beside him.

The graduation exam has just begun. Yugao has no problem dealing with it. The basics were perfect, and he graduated with perfect grades.

Yes, the Sensei that Ryo chose for Yugao was Orochimaru.

One could say everything he wanted in Orochimaru, but in the experience of fighting, he was second to none in the village.

The other thing is that Ryo is overprotective towards Yugao every time he trains him. He needed to learn about the cruelty of this world, and Orochimaru was perfect for it.

In Manga, Sasuke was a student of Orochimaru for two years. His strength increased greatly, and was even able to defeat Deidara.

In the battle against Diedara, Sasuke was able to hold off an opponent making him powerless to use C0, choosing to destroy himself along with Sasuke.

Taking top-tier genin, and taking it to Jonin level and beyond, made it a fully matured Quasi Kage in two years, proving Orochimaru's great ability as a teacher.

After Yugao leaves with Anko, Ryo returns to the 3rd Training Ground with Shisui. While her girl was important, she had to focus on her student, which was also very important to her. He decided to teach her something new.

Shisui has a great talent for the release of Wind and Fire, according to his status as an Uchiha. However, his talent with Lightning was not an extraordinary thing.

However, Ryo was planning to teach him the Lightning Chakra Mode today. As Ryo's disciple, how could he not have those techniques in his arsenal?

Ryo started with the most basic. Yes, being a Speed-type Ninja should be best suited to Shisui. However, speed alone is not enough.

Ryo, with his Ice affinity, can make devastating attacks, which if paired with Ninjutsu and his usual speed, prove to be extremely powerful. Shisui, on the other hand, has no Ice Affinity.

Therefore, Ryo wanted him to use Lightning Chakra mode to strengthen Taijutsu and increase his attack power.

Shisui's talent with the Lightning Element was not comparable to his talent with the Body Flicker. After three whole days, he had just begun to understand infusing his cells with the Lightning Chakra.

Ryo felt somewhat helpless, but Shisui continued to work hard.

On Yugao's side, being tutored for three days by Orochimaru had a great impact on him: orochimaru's method was only to deal with Anko.

After learning Sage Mode, Anko could actually compete with Quasi Kage. Of course, even when not in Sage Mode, he was at Jonin's level. Yugao is not his opponent at all.

Ororchimaru had never taught Anko anything like mercy, so Yugao was beaten by her for three days in a row.

Ryo quietly sneaks towards them, and sees Yugao getting hurt. While it was very sad for him, he could clearly see the growth of Yugao in his eyes.

Previously, Yugao's eyes had always been dim, and he always seemed dazed. Now, he was seriously facing Anko like he had never done before.

Yugao has grown up; that is what Ryo wants. Although he felt objection to Orochimaru's methods, he did not interfere.

Ryo knew that he could not be omnipotent. He can only hope that Yugao will become strong enough to protect himself when he is not around.

This world he was in was full of dangers, and one had to be able to survive in order to survive.