Naruto: The Defense-Breaking System – Putting Some Pressure on the Shinobi World

After comforting Ebisu, Sarutobi Asuma stared at Uchiha Rin:

"I thought I had already thought the worst of you, but I didn't expect your shadow clone to expose your true nature."

"You skinny paulownia, you're even worse than I imagined!"

Uchiha Ryo ignored Asuma's taunts and walked towards Kurenai: "Kurenai, don't listen to my Shadow Clone nonsense. How could I possibly spy on someone? I'm not that kind of person."

Kurenai Yuhi remembered what Uchiha Ryou's shadow clone had said: that once her hair grew up, she could wear sunglasses and spy on others without worry. Her face flushed, and she turned around to whisper to Nohara Rin, not wanting to pay any attention to Uchiha Ryou.

Nohara Rin said, "Uchiha Rin, stop bothering Kurenai. There's no way Kurenai would like you."

Nohara Rin was taken aback and blushed as well.

"Oh? Then who could possibly like me? It wouldn't be you, would it, Lin?"

Obito Uchiha rushed forward to punch Rin Uchiha, but Might Guy grabbed Obito's shoulder from behind and looked at Yamano-sensei for help.

Shan Ye shouted, "Pay attention to classroom order! Next group, practice!"

Seeing how unpleasant Asuma and Obito's expressions were, Uchiha Ryo felt relieved.

He observed his thirty-odd classmates, wondering who would break down next. It was so difficult; these kids were all thinking about butterflies and grasshoppers, they couldn't handle pressure.

After school, Ebisu stood dejectedly outside the teachers' office, waiting for his father to come home from get off work.

Seeing Ebisu with his head down, Eyo patted his head and led him to the end of the corridor.

"Son, I saw your performance in today's practice session."

Logically speaking, I shouldn't be saying these things to you so soon, but seeing how down you are, I'll say them in advance.

For any ninja, basic skills are very important.

For geniuses like Kakashi Hatake and Ryo Uchiha, basic skills are fundamental; their attention will soon be drawn to advanced ninjutsu.

For you, son, the fundamentals are everything.

Not everyone is a genius; ordinary ninjas like you and I also have our place in the world.

My fundamental skills are a calling card I've built over more than a decade, and they're the secret weapon that keeps me from becoming cannon fodder.

You inherit my basic skills and training techniques, and from now on, you can survive as an educational ninja.

Hone your basic skills, and you'll have the opportunity to teach those noble children in Konoha Village like I did in the future.

I don't know what kind of ninja talent you have, but honing your basic skills is something you can see and touch, and it will at least guarantee your minimum level.

You've only seen a few geniuses. I've seen countless geniuses in my life. Geniuses have their own way of ninja, and we have ours.

Cheer up, Ebisu! Fundamentals are our ninja way! Our way of survival!

"The way of the ninja?" Ebisu raised his head, his eyes shifting between confusion and elation.

He had never thought about why he needed to practice the basics; he simply followed his father's instructions and worked hard as he was told.

So, it turns out that basic skills can also become one's own ninja way?

"You should go home first."

When Ebisu saw Yamano-sensei walking towards him, he left first.

He's going to practice his basic skills tonight, continuing to hone his fist, palm, waist, and leg techniques.

Yamano approached Emiyo and asked, "Team Leader Emiyo, is Ebisu feeling any better?"

"Kids are like that, their unhappiness comes and goes quickly. You didn't come here just to apologize, did you? There's no need for that."

"No, that's not it," Yamano said. "Team Leader Emiyo, I'm here to report on a teaching phenomenon."

Hui Dai is the group leader of the Basic Teaching and Research Section and is Shan Ye's superior. She needs to report important matters to him.

"What phenomenon?"

Yamano said, "In the past, my class teaching mainly focused on Kakashi."

As the top student in his class and grade, Kakashi acts as a leader, inspiring other students to improve.

The results were very good. After Kakashi graduated, I was worried about who would be the next leader.

As you know, Asuma's talent is somewhat inferior to Kakashi's.

As a result, Uchiha Ryo suddenly had an epiphany.

He criticized every student equally, putting pressure on each one.

In retrospect, this pressure wasn't a bad thing; many people were motivated to work even harder by Uchiha Ryo's actions.

Hui Dai said, "The catfish effect, the pressure from Uchiha Ryo makes others dare not slack off."

Other children at this age can't surpass others by such a large margin like Kakashi, so the "catfish" model of Uchiha Rin is quite suitable.

"Yes, it suits you perfectly. Uchiha Rin put pressure on Ebisu today, so I hope Ebisu can work even harder."

"Yes, Ebisu isn't that fragile."

Ebisu thought to himself that his greatest gain today was gaining the friendship of young master Asuma, which might allow him to enter the Sarutobi clan's field of vision much earlier, unlike himself, who only got in touch with the Sarutobi clan after the age of 20.

When Eyo returned home, she saw Ebisu's small figure practicing his basic skills in the backyard.

Straight punch, hook punch, front kick, side kick, spring kick, knee strike, quick step, sliding step...

Hui Dai nodded repeatedly. Her son had a good temperament and was patiently practicing the basics of physical skills.

On the second day of sparring, Uchiha Ling was eager to try. Who would he spar with this time, and who would he put pressure on?

He looked at Sarutobi Asuma and said, "Come on, let me become your childhood nightmare!"

"Teacher! I want to challenge Uchiha Ryo!"

Uchiha Ryo's face fell when he heard the familiar voice.

Is this never going to end?

It's Ebisu again!

Yamano knew that Group Leader Eyo must have been teaching Ebisu, so of course he wouldn't refuse Ebisu's request.

"First match: Uchiha Ryo versus Ebisu!"

Uchiha Rin dragged his leg into the arena and looked at Ebisu speechlessly.

"Ebisu, letting shadow clones deal with you was too lenient. Today I won't hold back at all. I'll help you find your place. Who are you? What's your strength? And you dare to challenge me again?"

"Stop talking nonsense! Uchiha Ryo! Fundamentals are my ninja way! I'll show you the power of fundamentals!"

Ebisu rushed forward, but half a second later, he was kicked and sent flying backward, rolling several times on the ground.

While Ebisu was still rolling on the ground, he raised his hand to signal the teacher not to stop him, as he could continue.

After getting up, Ebisu charged at Uchiha Rin again.

This time, he was punched and sent flying.

Ebisu got up, rubbed his chest, and continued his charge.

Uchiha Ryo was exasperated. "Your indomitable spirit makes me look like a demon king villain!"

Even after using the White Fang Stream explosive martial arts twice, Ebisu was still not convinced.

He took out a wire shuriken and quickly tied Ebisu, who was charging at him again, into a dumpling-like shape.

Ebisu was still unconvinced.

"What kind of skill is it to use your Uchiha clan's secret techniques? If you're so capable, defeat me in the basics!"

Looking at Ebisu's stubborn expression, Uchiha Ryo thought to himself that this little brat at his age was truly detestable.

"Ebisu, you keep talking about basic skills, and you even say that basic skills are your ninja way. How many hairs have you grown? What do you know about ninja way?"

You don't actually think your fundamentals are very strong, do you?

"Get up! I'll beat you with my basics and show you what despair is! Trash!"

A minute later, Uchiha Ryo used up his remaining three bursts of taijutsu, knocking Ebisu down three times. Ebisu still believed that his basic skills were better than Uchiha Ryo's.

Uchiha Ryo memorized Ebisu's so-called basic moves and prepared to spend some time practicing them, determined to completely subdue this annoying kid.