In Konoha, at the start, Hinata was given the Tenseigan.

Through this challenge, Xia Mu realized that the power of unity is something that no difficulty can defeat.

In the days to come, he will continue to move towards higher goals together with his partners.

Xia Mu sat on the grass of the training field, the sunlight shining on him, warm and comfortable.

These past few days, the village has returned to peace, and the ninjas are all carrying out their daily training.

After the last battle, Xia Mu felt that he had grown in the fight.

He decided to take it a step further and enhance his abilities to meet potential future challenges.

"I need better ninjutsu!" he muttered to himself, carefully considering his next steps.

At that moment, Lingyue walked over with an excited smile on her face.

"Xia Mu, I have an idea!" she said excitedly, her voice filled with enthusiasm.

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"What idea?" Xia Mu asked curiously.

“We can go and find that old ninja. He trains in the forest outside the village, and I’ve heard he has unique ninjutsu,” Aya explained.

The old ninja was named Cangsong. He was an experienced ninja who had made great contributions in many battles.

Although he was old, his mastery of ninjutsu was unmatched.

“That’s a good idea.” Xia Mu nodded, his eyes sparkling.

“We should go find him as soon as possible,” Lingyue suggested, her eyes full of anticipation.

The two quickly prepared the necessary items and embarked on their journey to find the ancient pine tree.

Walking along the forest path, Xia Mu felt the tranquility around her, and heard the cheerful chirping of birds.

"What kind of ninjutsu do you think Cangsong will teach us?" Ling asked as they walked.

“I think it might be some highly practical combat ninjutsu,” Xia Mu replied, his heart filled with anticipation.

After a long journey, we finally arrived at the pine tree's place of practice.

The pine tree was meditating quietly, emanating a faint aura.

"Excuse me, Cangsong," Xia Mu said respectfully, his eyes filled with admiration.

The pine tree slowly opened its eyes, its gaze sharp and penetrating, as if it could see through everything.

"You've arrived." Cangsong smiled slightly, his tone filled with kindness.

"We hope to learn ninjutsu from you," Ayatsuki pleaded, her eyes gleaming with longing.

"Learning ninjutsu requires arduous effort," Cangsong said slowly. "Are you ready?"

“Ready!” Xia Mu replied, a surge of desire for power welling up within him.

Cangsong nodded, signaling them to follow him.

“Come with me, I will teach you a unique ninjutsu.” Cangsong began to guide them.

With Cangsong's guidance, Xia Mu and Lingyue entered a completely new learning state.

They learned a ninjutsu called "Shadow Escape," which allows them to create multiple images during battle to confuse the enemy.

Xia Mu focused intently on imitating the pine tree's movements, trying to understand its secrets.

He felt a surge of excitement whenever he successfully created an image.

"Very good, Xia Mu, your comprehension is very strong," Cang Song praised, a look of satisfaction in his eyes.

After several days of rigorous training, Xia Mu and Ling Yue's Shadow Escape ninjutsu gradually matured.

"Now we can conduct live-fire drills," Cangsong announced.

Xia Mu and Ling Yue exchanged a confident smile.

In actual combat, Xia Mu easily confused his opponent by utilizing the advantage of Shadow Cloak.

He can quickly switch positions during battle, making him unpredictable to the enemy.

"That's fantastic, Natsuki!" Ayatsuki cheered from the side, her eyes sparkling with admiration.

After several rounds of practice, the two became increasingly coordinated.

Cangsong observed quietly from the side, feeling gratified by their progress.

"You all performed exceptionally well, but remember, the power of ninjutsu lies not only in technique, but also in the belief in your heart," Cangsong said.

Xia Mu and Ling Yue nodded earnestly, keeping it in mind.

Under Cangsong's guidance, they continuously improved their abilities.

A week later, Cangsong nodded in satisfaction, indicating that they had acquired the ability to use Shadow Cloak independently.

"You can return to the village and put your learned ninjutsu to use," Cangsong advised.

"Thank you, Cangsong! We will make good use of these ninjutsu!" Xia Mu said gratefully.

Upon returning to the village, Xia Mu's heart was filled with new goals.

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“I want to participate in the next ninja exam and show how much I’ve grown,” he told Aya.

“That’s a great idea! Let’s work together!” Aya replied.

In the days that followed, Natsuki and Ayatsuki continued to train and refine their Shadow Cloak technique.

Xia Mu pushes her limits every day through practice and feels the changes within herself.

He realized that growth lies not only in improving one's abilities, but also in uniting with one's partners.

One day, Natsuki and Ayatsuki sparred again on the training field.

"Come on, I want to test your Shadow Cloak!" Lingyue challenged with a smile.

"I'll show you how much I've improved!" Xia Mu said confidently.

The two engaged in fierce competition on the training field, and their teamwork became increasingly seamless.

With each encounter, their combat awareness continued to improve.

Each confrontation allowed Natsuki to understand the meaning of being a ninja more deeply.

Soon after, the day of the ninja exam quietly approached.

Xia Mu was filled with anticipation and nervousness. He understood that this was not only a contest of strength, but also a test of his mentality.

"No matter the outcome, I will do my best!" he made up his mind.

Xia Mu believes that he will face new challenges and opportunities.

After several days of intense training, Xia Mu was exhausted, both physically and mentally.

With the ninja exams approaching, her friend Ayatsuki suggests going to a hot spring.

“Let’s go relax, Natsuki!” Ayatsuki said.

“Hot springs? That sounds good.” Xia Mu nodded in agreement.

The two went to a hot spring outside the village, where many legends about healing and relaxation were told.

They chatted and laughed all the way, enjoying a rare moment of relaxation.

As Natsuki approached the entrance to the hot spring, he was captivated by the sight before him.

The hot spring is surrounded by lush trees and steam, making it look like a fairyland.

"It's so beautiful!" Xia Mu exclaimed, a look of anticipation on her face.

The manager of the hot spring was a young woman named Koyuki, who was gentle, kind, and had a warm smile.

Xiaoxue warmly welcomed them and introduced the features of the hot spring.

"The hot springs here are rich in minerals, which can relieve fatigue," Xiaoxue said, her eyes sparkling with pride about the hot springs.

Led by Xiaoxue, Natsuki and Ayatsuki changed into hot spring yukatas and headed towards the hot spring pool.

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"This water looks so tempting!" Lingyue exclaimed, jumping into the water without hesitation.

Xia Mu followed her, and his whole body was instantly enveloped in the warm spring water, and his fatigue disappeared.

"This feels wonderful!" Xia Mu closed her eyes, enjoying this moment of tranquility.

In the hot spring, the two began to talk about their recent training and challenges.

"Your use of Shadow Cloak has been quite good lately," Lingyue said admiringly, her eyes sparkling with respect.

"Thank you, but I'd like to go even further." Xia Mu's eyes were filled with unwavering determination.

Just then, Xiaoxue walked over and interrupted their conversation with a smile.

"Would you like to try the special massage at the hot spring?" Xiaoxue suggested, her eyes sparkling with tenderness.