Naruto: Shadow Master of Nara Clan

Chapter 140: The Devil Instructor (Part 1)

On one hand, it's because Might Duy can adhere to his own ninja way. On the other, it's because in the original storyline, Might Duy, despite being a genin, managed to master Konoha's basic Strong Fist Taijutsu and develop the Eight Gates, a forbidden technique considered divine.

For these reasons, Koshino can respectfully call Might Duy a "legend" in front of Guy and others, showcasing the weight Might Duy holds in Koshino's heart.

However, it must be said that if Might Duy hadn't developed the Eight Gates and was merely a genin sticking to his own ninja way, his status in Koshino's eyes would drop several notches!

Especially now, as Koshino watched Might Duy's figure quickly disappear from sight, he recalled the rules Might Duy had set and the tasks assigned to him and the others. 

Koshino couldn't help but fall silent, not immediately following Might Duy's instructions to complete the task.

Because when Might Duy set those special rules for the transportation task at hand, doubts arose in Koshino's heart!

According to Might Duy's instructions, could such a simple transportation task really have a training function?

Could it really be as Might Duy said, that not using chakra and personally carrying heavy supplies could truly increase one's strength?

If it were true, wouldn't the laborers and porters in the Konoha camp be undergoing rigorous training every day? 

Yet those laborers and porters don't possess extraordinary strength! To say the least, Koshino could easily take on a group of them!

With countless doubts and considering Might Duy's eternal genin status, Koshino couldn't help but view Might Duy's so-called training with skepticism.

However, just as Might Duy's figure disappeared, Koshino, Genma Shiranui, and Ebisu stood there in silence. 

Guy, watching Might Duy vanish, had flames of determination burning in his eyes! Without any hesitation, he also picked up five boxes of war supplies. 

Clenching his teeth, he followed Might Duy's special rules, carrying the heavy supplies step by step, his figure gradually disappearing from Koshino, Genma Shiranui, and Ebisu's sight.

"Look, look! Isn't that the 'elite' squad that stood out in the battle against the Mist Ninja yesterday?"

"Yeah! Lord Shikaku didn't assign them a transportation task, so why are they here?"

"What other reason could there be? Didn't you see that fool Might Duy? The 'elite' squad must have just become elite, and now that fool Duy wants to turn them back into the 'useless squad,' the 'waste squad'!"

"Sigh, that guy Guy is really pitiful! Lord Shikaku should have transferred him to our squad, then we'd become 'elite' too!"

"Exactly! Isn't the 'elite' title thanks to the 'Shadow' of the Blade Squad? Lord Shikaku is so biased, helping a 'waste' squad instead of letting 'Shadow' join a truly elite squad and become the 'ace' of our unit!"

Watching Might Duy and Guy's unique training method, the surrounding Konoha ninjas didn't dare to mock Koshino's squad due to Koshino's fearsome reputation, but they still pointed and whispered about them.

Especially hearing the surrounding Konoha ninjas' words, Genma Shiranui and Ebisu's faces turned even more unpleasant.

Then, looking at Koshino, Genma Shiranui awkwardly said, 

"Koshino, why don't you head back? It's just a transportation task, and the few of us can handle it. 

You're an elite of the village; there's no need for you to do such a humiliating task, especially after you were so badly injured yesterday. Just go back and rest!"

"Genma's right, Koshino, why don't you go back and rest?"

"Genma, Ebisu, thank you for your kindness. But don't forget, we're a team. Since Captain Duy has given the order, let's carry out the task properly!"

Unlike Genma Shiranui and Ebisu, the chaotic voices around couldn't affect Koshino at all.

So, listening to Genma Shiranui and Ebisu, Koshino smiled and walked towards the boxes of war supplies, ready to follow Might Duy and Guy's unique training method to see what effect this special training could have.

Listening to Koshino's response, Genma Shiranui and Ebisu couldn't help but feel a bit moved.

Who is Koshino? He is one of the true elites of the Hidden Leaf Village, someone who has slain three Mist Ninja Jonin on the front lines and broken through the Mist Ninja defenses!

Now, for the sake of the team's camaraderie, Koshino is not only willing to take on such a low-level mission, but he's also prepared to accompany Might Duy and Guy, even if it means losing face. 

Genma Shiranui and Ebisu felt a warm sensation in their hearts. Soon, Ebisu brought over a few carts, placing them in front of Koshino and Genma Shiranui, and said, "Koshino, I'm really touched that you're willing to do this mission with us."

"How about this? I don't think we need to complete the mission the way Captain Duy suggested. Aren't there carts here?"

"Let's use the carts to push the supplies and complete the mission!"

"Ebisu is right, Koshino, let's get started!"

With a smile and a nod, Ebisu and Genma Shiranui quickly loaded the war supply boxes onto the carts and began pushing them forward, gradually disappearing from Koshino's sight.

However, as Genma Shiranui and Ebisu's figures faded away, Koshino merely glanced at the carts in front of him. Then, imitating Might Duy and Guy's method, he directly hoisted a box of war supplies onto his shoulder.

Almost at the moment Koshino lifted the box, the doubt that had been in his eyes vanished. As he silently calculated the weight of the box, Koshino couldn't help but squint slightly, thinking to himself:

"This box of war supplies must weigh at least 10KG, right?"

"From our camp to the first line of the former Mist Ninja's defense, it's at least a few kilometers. Might Duy and Guy carry five 10KG boxes, a total of 50KG, and complete the mission without using chakra?"

"That's... that's just monstrous!"

"Right now, I'm carrying 20KG to speed up my training in the Leaf's Strong Fist Taijutsu. If I were to carry five boxes like Might Duy and Guy, my total load would be 70KG!"

"70KG! That's 140 pounds! Several times my body weight!"

"Moreover, Might Duy and Guy must also be carrying weights, likely more than me, not less!"

"So, completing the mission the way Might Duy suggested might really be a form of training! It could even be the foundation for training in the Eight Gates!"

"If that's the case..."

With this thought, a glint of determination flashed in Koshino's eyes. Gritting his teeth, he hoisted five boxes of war supplies and slowly followed in the footsteps of Genma Shiranui and Ebisu, step by step.

"If that's the case, then even if it's for the special training Might Duy mentioned, I will grit my teeth and complete it!"

"What's the big deal about being a laborer for once?"

"For the sake of strength..."