Become the God of Ninjas starting from Danganronpa.

"I was careless after all, I didn't dodge." Jiraiya said, covering his face in frustration. "I didn't expect that guy to have mastered taijutsu to this level."

"And what's more, he was extremely unethical, actually ambushing me, a senior figure in the ninja world."

"Click—"

At the bottom of a large pit in front of him, Dongfang Yao sat up straight from the mud, looking extremely disheveled and covered in dust.

"I must say, Jiraiya-sama, I'm much more seriously injured than you are now," he said with a wry smile, his thoughts drifting back to the battle they had just fought.

......

"Open the door!"

Dongfang Yao's skin was crimson, and he was surrounded by a faint green glow as he charged towards Jiraiya, carrying a violent stream of chakra.

Its speed was so fast that even Jiraiya couldn't react in time. He only saw a blur before a punch landed squarely on his face, sending him flying like a cannonball.

"Boom boom boom boom boom—"

Jiraiya crashed into more than a dozen large trees before finally creating a large crater in the cliff face. His eyes rolled back, and he looked like he was about to die.

"Um?"

This scene stunned Dongfang Yao. He looked down at his fist and said in disbelief, "Holy crap, is my fist that powerful? It actually knocked Jiraiya down with one punch?"

"Splash—"

But then he sensed something was wrong. Jiraiya's body, which was lying in the large pit in the cliff, gradually changed and eventually turned into a puddle of mud.

"Earth clone?"

Dongfang Yao's heart skipped a beat, a sense of foreboding rising within him, and he was about to jump out immediately.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh—"

However, at that moment, dozens or even hundreds of white steel needles came from afar, covering Dongfang Yao.

Dongfang Yao sensed a strong sense of crisis from above and dared not relax, throwing dozens of punches at the steel needles in succession.

"Random style".

"Boom boom boom—"

The numerous air cannons shattered the steel needles, rendering them utterly ineffective against Dongfang Yao. However, this also cost Dongfang Yao his best chance to escape; he felt his legs give way and his entire body sank downwards.

Looking down, I realized that the solid ground beneath my feet had somehow turned into a muddy swamp.

"Earth Release: Yellow Spring Marsh."

Jiraiya appeared from behind a nearby rock and spat out a huge fireball at Dongfang Yao, like a sun crashing down on him.

"Fire Release: Great Flame Bullet"

With his feet stuck in the mud, Dongfang Yao could no longer dodge and could only counterattack.

So he unleashed his chakra in one go, blowing away all the mud around him, and then kicked out more than a dozen times in the direction of the Great Flame Bullet.

"A dazzling display of light."

The kick, twice as powerful as a punch, unleashed an incredibly strong air cannon that struck the giant fireball Jiraiya spat out without hitting the ground, instantly turning it into a sky full of fireworks.

"This kid, what domineering taijutsu! How long have he been training?" Jiraiya was shocked, but his hands didn't slow down at all, and he had already completed a set of hand seals.

"Ninja Art: Lion's Mane Technique"

In an instant, Jiraiya's long white hair on his back suddenly lengthened at an incredible speed, and then transformed into several swift pythons that flew towards Dongfang Yao.

"not good!"

Dongfang Yao knew things were going badly; he knew that if he got caught up in this move, he would surely lose. So he launched a fierce attack.

"Bang bang bang—"

Dongfang Yao unleashed a flurry of punches, striking Jiraiya's white hair as it attacked.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh—"

The long braid of hair, tied together, was flung about by the violent force, splitting everything in its path, from hard rocks to thick trees, in two.

"Good lad, you've actually mastered the Eight Gates to this extent. I underestimated you." Jiraiya's smile grew even wider.

That's right, that's how it has to be. Only when the younger generation is stronger can the village be safer and the future brighter.

"But I still have to teach you a lesson." Jiraiya's lips curled into a malicious smile. "Kid, ninja battles aren't just about head-on confrontations."

Dongfang Yao was fighting Jiraiya's Lion's Mane Technique with his steel fists, and when he was in the middle of a fierce battle, he suddenly lost his balance and his footing went astray.

"What's going on?" He glanced down and saw a mud puddle, and immediately felt a surge of rage.

"Did that old guy trick me again?"

Before he could finish cursing, several white braids rushed over and tightly bound his limbs.

Even with Dongfang Yao having opened five gates and struggling desperately, this thing seemed completely unmoved, its resilience terrifying.

"General!"

Jiraiya walked over with a smile and laughed loudly at the indignant Dongfang Yao, "Kid, your taijutsu is not bad, but it's a hundred years too early for you to defeat me."

Dongfang Yao's expression suddenly changed, becoming strange. "Is that so? That's not necessarily true."

Almost the instant he opened his mouth, countless sharp wooden spikes suddenly erupted from his body, shredding all the long hair that bound him, and even piercing straight into Jiraiya's chest like a ricocheting spear.

"Pfft—"

The wooden splinter easily pierced Jiraiya's body, causing him to stiffen. "You little brat, you deliberately lured me close, didn't you?"

"All's fair in war," Dongfang Yao chuckled.

"That's right, all's fair in war." Jiraiya laughed along. "Kid, remember that well, it could save your life on the battlefield."

Dongfang Yao suddenly froze, not because he felt anything from Jiraiya's advice, but because he couldn't move his body.

"My body... is frozen in place?"

He suddenly remembered that Jiraiya seemed to also know a ninjutsu that used shadows to control human movement.

"Damn it, we've been tricked." Dongfang Yao smiled bitterly.

He watched as Jiraiya approached with a clenched fist and a sinister grin. Forcing a smile, he said, "Um... could you not slap my face?"

What do you think?

Then came a barrage of "friendship-breaking punches," "personality-correcting punches," and "respect for elders and love for children" punches from Dongfang Yao, giving him a profound experience of what it means to be whipped by love.

......

Recalling the battle just now, Dongfang Yao couldn't help but admire them. These old sly devils in the ninja world, each one had more tricks up their sleeve, and their tactics were so dirty they were almost sickening.

Compared to these cunning old foxes, Dongfang Yao was as pure as a white flower, and he was easily tricked.

"Hmph, you asked for it. Who told you to disrespect your elders?" Jiraiya sneered.

"You were the one who told me to bring it on," Dongfang Yao said, looking aggrieved.

"I'm just testing your Wood Release ninjutsu. Who told you to open the Eight Gates?" Jiraiya's face darkened, his expression turning hostile.

"Oh, you should have said so earlier. Look at this misunderstanding." Dongfang Yao pouted. Seeing that Jiraiya's expression was getting more and more unfriendly, he quickly threw a Shengliu Zhuan at him. Jiraiya felt a wave of relief, and the swelling and bruises on his face quickly subsided, making him look no different from normal.

Now this general who commands a region no longer needs to worry about losing his prestige.

"Hiss hiss hiss—"

Jiraiya gasped, touching his smooth, delicate face, which looked like it had undergone a photofacial, and was filled with shock.

"Where did you learn this technique?"

"No one taught me; I figured it out myself." Dongfang Yao cast a Life Flow spell on himself and immediately became energetic again.

"A technique you mastered on your own?" Jiraiya's eyes widened, and he looked at Dongfang Yao as if he were looking at a rare treasure.

What are medical ninjutsu? They are techniques that require extremely strong talent and precise chakra manipulation to master. Even Tsunade spent a long time figuring things out on her own before gradually developing a series of medical ninjutsu.

This kid in front of me has only been awakening Wood Release for a short time, yet he has already developed a ninjutsu on his own.

If it's true, then this can't be described as genius anymore.

This is simply genius!

Such talent must be firmly tied to Konoha... I mean, they must be integrated into the warm family of Konoha, so that everyone can work together to understand the Will of Fire and shine for the future of the village.

"Uh..." Dongfang Yao felt a chill run down his spine under Jiraiya's intense gaze, fearing that the old man had awakened some unknown fetish. He took two steps back without making a sound. "Lord Jiraiya, is something wrong?"

"Huh?" Jiraiya snapped out of his daze and realized that his gaze had been a bit off. He quickly coughed twice and said, "Yes, this ability is very important. You must protect yourself."

Such powerful medical ninjutsu, if used properly, could save countless warriors' lives.

From that moment on, Jiraiya treated Dongfang Yao as a precious treasure, and would fight anyone who tried to take him away.

"Well then, isn't it time to show off your Wood Release ninjutsu? Let me see how well you've mastered it." Jiraiya changed the subject to ease the awkward atmosphere.

Dongfang Yao nodded. "Watch closely, Wood Release: Three Rooms and One Living Room Technique."

"Boom!"

As Dongfang Yao completed his hand seals, a two-story wooden house rose from the ground, each floor containing three bedrooms and a living room, and was very well-organized.

"You're quite the expert at setting up camp." Jiraiya was exasperated. "What else? You used the First Hokage's Wood Release to build houses and do landscaping? That's a complete waste."

"There's nothing I can do about it." Dongfang Yao spread his hands. "I've only been awakened for a short time, and I'm always wandering around outside without a teacher. It's already pretty good that I was able to develop this. At least I don't have to live a life of hardship in the wild anymore."

Jiraiya's lips twitched; this reason was so compelling that he was speechless.

But he quickly realized what was going on and snorted, "So this is what you were waiting for. You're overthinking it. The First Lord's notes aren't something anyone can just look at."

"I'm the only Wood Release ninja in the village right now. If we don't show it to him, he'll just be gathering dust in the warehouse," Dongfang Yao said with a grin. "Besides, I don't take it for free; I earn it with my merits. Surely Konoha wouldn't mistreat a meritorious person, would it?"

"Merit? What merit?" Jiraiya wondered. He had gone directly to Dongfang Yao and hadn't heard Might Guy's mission report, so he naturally didn't know about Dongfang Yao's amazing feat of taking on six opponents single-handedly.

"Huh? You mean you wiped out all seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist?" Jiraiya's voice was distorted.

Those are all elite Jonin! They all have special ninja tools at their disposal, and they work together seamlessly. Even if he encountered them, he would have to put in some effort, and it would be difficult to wipe them all out in one fell swoop.

After all, those were seven Jonin, not seven pigs; they could run away.

As for Dongfang Yao bragging? Jiraiya didn't believe it. Once he returned and saw the seven ninja swords Might Guy brought back, everything would become clear.

Therefore, this record is most likely true.

"How did this kid do that? Just with his half-baked Eight Gates technique?"

"I'm ashamed!" Dongfang Yao scratched the back of his head. "Those guys looked down on me because I was young and underestimated Uncle Dai, a mere genin, so... I seized the opportunity."

"..." Jiraiya fell silent.

Today's young people are truly remarkable; they all possess some of his former brilliance.

For a moment, Jiraiya began to reminisce about his glorious past.

Seeing that Jiraiya remained silent, Dongfang Yao hurriedly pressed, "Lord Jiraiya, please say something!"

"Alright, I understand." Jiraiya waved his hand. "I'll send a message to Konoha; it should arrive in less than a week. You stay at the camp, help treat the wounded, and don't wander off."

"During this time, I will also guide your spiritual practice, so be mentally prepared."

As he spoke, he headed toward the camp.

Dongfang Yao followed behind, a sigh of relief in his heart. "Finally, we succeeded."

During this time, his relationship with Might Guy grew better and better, partly out of his desire for the Eight Gates Formation, and partly to establish his persona.

A boy who clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment, yet whose heart always belongs to Konoha; a simple and passionate boy. This kind of character design effectively reduces the wariness of those old foxes, and it's consistent with his previous chuunibyou (adolescent delusions of grandeur) persona, so it doesn't seem out of place.

He used the Life Flow and Eight Gates techniques to demonstrate his value and enhance his influence. The outcome of the battle just now reassured the higher-ups that he was still under their control.

All these factors combined made Dongfang Yao an indispensable pawn for them, a potential asset worth cultivating. Jiraiya's recent statement is proof of this.

That was Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin, and the Third Hokage's prized student. His solid theoretical foundation and profound mastery of various ninjutsu were beyond doubt, which would definitely be of great benefit to Dongfang Yao in consolidating his foundation and enhancing his strength.

Dongfang Yao wasn't greedy; he just wanted to get a Celestial Mode.

"If all else fails, summoning jutsu or shadow clones are pretty good too. Hehehe..."

Moreover, Dongfang Yao will be able to access the secret techniques treasured by Konoha more easily, which is one of his biggest objectives for this trip.

Flying Thunder God Technique, Sealing Technique, Impure World Reincarnation... Dongfang Yao had been craving these legendary ninjutsu for a long time.

Now that he has the opportunity, he's determined to give it a try.

As for why he didn't steal or take it by force... Dongfang Yao isn't arrogant enough to contend with the entire Hidden Leaf Village—at least not now.

With all three legendary Sannin still alive, the Yellow Flash showing his initial brilliance, the Third Hokage still wielding his sword, Danzo... is incredibly cunning, and there's a whole bunch of old-timers from bloodline limit families lurking beneath the surface. There's really no need for him to create trouble for himself.

As Dongfang Yao was reviewing his plans in his mind, he suddenly stopped walking—because Jiraiya in front of him had stopped.

"Kid, I know some people will give you... but an individual is an individual, and a village is a village. I hope you can distinguish between the two."

Dongfang Yao was taken aback for a moment, then revealed a bright and sunny smile, "Lord Jiraiya, I am young and do not understand any grand principles. I only know to repay kindness with kindness and to repay evil with justice. I can tell who is good to me and who is not."

"They really know how to distinguish between gratitude and resentment." Jiraiya's face was half-hidden in shadow, then he sighed, "Well, that's fine too."

"Lord Jiraiya?" Dongfang Yao asked, somewhat puzzled.

"From now on, call me teacher." Jiraiya continued walking forward, his voice carried on the wind.

Dongfang Yao paused, then quickened his pace. "Yes, Jiraiya-sensei."