Naruto: Hatake's No Misfortune

Muzan stood in the shadows, extending a pair of small, white hands from the black robe, contrasting starkly with the dark kunai. This scene immediately caught everyone's attention.

Nobiwei frowned, skeptical of Muzan's ability. He doubted the boy could hit the target based on strength alone.

"Whoosh!"

"Thud!"

A black shadow zipped through the air, and the kunai struck the bullseye.

Muzan's bloodline had awakened, significantly enhancing his physical strength. Combined with his refined perception, hitting a stationary target was no problem.

"He... he actually hit it?"

Obito, a member of the Uchiha clan, stood stunned. He felt he had brought shame to his family. The comparison was stark.

"You can achieve this without any skills, relying solely on perception and strength. The key is that he's still a child. He's truly the heir of Lord Hatake Sakumo."

It was expected that Muzan would become a Jonin in the future. Talent was highly valued among ninjas. Hard work alone rarely sufficed to reach such heights.

Aside from Muzan, some other children hit their targets accurately. They were all from ninja families, having trained since childhood.

"This demonstrates how ordinary civilian ninjas compare to clan ninjas. The starting point for some may be the endpoint for others."

Muzan noticed the disappointed expressions among the children. Despite all applying for the Ninja Academy, the gap would widen. Apart from family training funds and various ninjutsu, clan ninjas had another advantage: bloodlines.

Uchiha, Hyuga, Uzumaki... Only those beyond common sense could surpass clan ninjas.

Muzan's mysterious aura attracted many girls. At this age, children had two main interests:

The first was striving to become a genin.

The second was finding a boyfriend or girlfriend.

"Kakashi, have you seen his face under the black robe?" Rin Nohara nervously asked, gently grabbing Kakashi's sleeve. She was curious about Muzan's appearance.

Obito, noticing Rin's shy demeanor, felt his face turn red. He suddenly worried she had feelings for Muzan and blurted out:

"He must be ugly! That's why he hides his face!"

"I don't talk to idiots," Kakashi retorted, disdainful.

"You!"

Kakashi didn't reveal Muzan's face. Muzan wasn't ugly, but his appearance had a strange effect. Once seen, it was unforgettable.

Under the tree's shade, Muzan pondered how to join the hospital. As a child, it was challenging to enter Konoha Hospital. Suddenly, he heard someone calling him. Turning, he saw it was Obito.

"Damn it! I challenge you!"

To prevent Rin from being taken, Obito decided to challenge Muzan!

Obito rushed at Muzan, but to Muzan, he moved too slowly. Muzan easily sidestepped and extended his left foot.

"Thud!"

"Too slow, Obito. Don't bother me."

Muzan knelt, looking at Obito's indignant face. Obito hadn't yet experienced the pain of losing Rin, awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan, or become Madara Uchiha, who threatened the ninja world.

"Bastard!"

Seeing Rin's disappointed look, Obito felt sad and angry. "You embarrassed me in front of Rin. I'll fight you!"

Surprisingly, Obito grabbed Muzan's black robe and yanked it down, revealing Muzan's face to everyone.

Muzan's pale skin showed visible blood vessels. His white hair was a hallmark of the Hatake clan, but his scarlet eyes were the real draw. They resembled the awakened Sharingan, exuding a noble, elegant, yet sinister aura.

Is this what a human should look like?

Muzan sighed, helpless. As someone fused with demon King Muzan's bloodline, he naturally affected anyone who wasn't firm-minded upon seeing him.

Obito, lying on the ground, looked directly at Muzan. Muzan's contemptuous gaze made him tremble.

"Can't you kids behave?" Muzan turned away, donning the black robe again, resuming his mysterious demeanor.

"Brother, are you okay?" Only Kakashi knew why Muzan wore the black robe. Seeing sunlight filtering through the leaves, he checked again.

"Don't worry, I'm fine," Muzan reassured. Thanks to his terrifying recovery ability. He put on the black robe swiftly enough to avoid serious harm.

Kakashi grabbed Obito's collar, lifting him. "Do you know how dangerous that was? He could've been seriously burned!"

"I... I..."

Obito was speechless, avoiding Kakashi's angry gaze. Nobiwei intervened, preventing further escalation.

Muzan dismissed the ensuing commotion. Mastering kunai throwing wasn't difficult. With high-intensity muscle control, he memorized it within half an hour.

To become a medical ninja, he needed extensive medical knowledge and precise chakra control.

Observing Muzan standing under the eaves, Nobiwei noticed his emerging chakra. "I didn't expect you to start chakra control so soon. Your current method won't suffice."

Whether walking on trees or water, precise chakra control was essential but inadequate for a medical ninja.

Nobiwei's words intrigued Muzan. The teacher before him wasn't just an educator; he was a battle-hardened ninja.

"I once fought Sand Ninja. Their puppet masters have fine chakra control. You could learn from them."

Puppet Masters' fighting relied on precise chakra control, similar to medical ninjas. One controlled puppets to kill, the other used scalpels to heal.

Picking up leaves and tying a string, Muzan tried controlling their direction against the breeze.

Seeing Muzan quickly grasp the technique, Nobiwei was pleased. "It seems Lord Sakumo's eldest son isn't a weak good-for-nothing, as some say."

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Nobiwei's chakra control knowledge was imparted to him by Lord Hatake Sakumo, under whom he once served. This act of teaching Muzan was a way to repay Sakumo's kindness.

During training, Muzan realized he possessed an immense amount of chakra. His mental and physical energy were never an issue. The powerful physical abilities from his demonic lineage, combined with his enhanced spiritual power, made him far stronger than ordinary people.

"What an enviable talent," Nobiwei remarked. He spent the entire afternoon teaching Muzan how to control chakra. Even when using minimal chakra to control leaves, Muzan could sustain it for an extended period. Nobiwei couldn't help but marvel at his stamina and talent.

"There's really no way to compare people!"

By the time Nobiwei came to his senses, it was already time to finish class. He began his happy retirement life.

"Today's training ends here!" he announced.

In the afternoon, ninja students spent more time playing than training. There were few students who could successfully perform kunai throwing techniques.

As Nobiwei, Kakashi, and Muzan left the school gate, they encountered a man in green pleading earnestly.

"Mr. Nobiwei, I am also a ninja. My son can really produce chakra," Might Dai said, trying to get his son into the academy.

"I've told you many times, your son can't become a ninja; he has no chakra!" Nobiwei snapped, shaking off Dai's hand.

Muzan recognized the two immediately. They were both formidable figures in the Naruto series. "I didn't expect to meet them."

"Do you know this eternal genin?" Nobiwei asked, surprised. Given Muzan's background, he expected him to be familiar with geniuses. Muzan approached Might Dai and Guy, curious.

Dai, not angry but determined, defended his son. "My son works very hard. I believe he will become a great ninja!"

Kakashi observed the scene. Guy couldn't refine chakra or could only produce a small amount, making him unsuitable for Konoha's standards.

During the Second Shinobi War, genin often served as fodder. To reduce unnecessary losses, Konoha no longer admitted inferior students to the academy. Guy was deemed an inferior student.

"This is very troublesome," Nobiwei said. Parents often tried to get their children into the academy, but the outcome was usually grim. Either they became genin, running minor errands for life, or they perished on missions.

Muzan admired Guy's determination. He pulled Guy aside and said, "Why not play to your strengths? Ninjas don't rely solely on chakra."

Guy hugged Muzan, tears of gratitude streaming down his face. "Thank you! I will prove that I am strong in taijutsu."

"Mr. Nobiwei, you mentioned in class that once chakra is depleted on the battlefield, one must rely on kunai. Can you give him a chance?"

Nobiwei, seeing Muzan's scarlet eyes, hesitated but eventually agreed to let Guy demonstrate his physical skills.

"Boom!"

The ground shook as Guy showcased his strength, surprising both Nobiwei and Kakashi.

"I underestimated him," Nobiwei admitted. "He's a hardworking genius."

Guy's speed and power, especially after removing his weights, were astonishing. Even graduated students might struggle to keep up with him.

Nobiwei, suppressing his surprise, acknowledged Guy's potential. "With such skills, you can join the Ninja Academy. From today on, you are a student of the school."

Dai and Guy hugged, their joy palpable. "This is the burning youth!"

"Your youth will still burn brightly!" Dai proclaimed.

Muzan noticed a change in Kakashi's demeanor. So far, no new students had matched Kakashi, but today's events shook his confidence. Could he practice with heavy weights as Guy did?

"Don't worry, Kakashi. You are both geniuses, but your focuses are different," Muzan said, encouragingly patting Kakashi's shoulder. He was determined not to let Kakashi become a mere clone ninja.

Kakashi's chakra reserves were substantial, and his talent undeniable. However, his progress seemed hindered. Muzan believed Kakashi should either excel in Hatake swordsmanship, inheriting his father's White Fang title, or specialize in Konoha's ninjutsu, potentially becoming a ninjutsu master.

"Tch, a waste without chakra. Even if you practice hard, you can't catch up with me," Kakashi retorted, determined.

"That's not necessarily true, Kakashi," Muzan replied, pulling Guy over. "From today on, you must often spar with Kakashi. Show him that hard-working geniuses are also strong!"

Muzan didn't doubt Guy's potential, even suspecting he could activate the Eight Gates now.

"Annoying brother!" Kakashi grumbled, but Muzan's words lit a spark of determination in his eyes.

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