The "Prodigy" talent must be synthesized!
With the [Student] talent's 100% focus boost, completing 100 hours of concentrated study was achievable—even if it took 100 days at one hour daily.
"If it really takes me 100 days, I'm hopeless..."
Setting aside the thought, Hoshita Shūichi grabbed his alarm clock, set a timer, and unrolled his father's ninja scroll.
Previously, he'd only skimmed it. Now, with [Student] active, he immersed himself completely.
The scroll's contents were extensive—clearly added to over time. It covered:
Chakra control
Shurikenjutsu
Academy three techniques
Mission protocols
Detailed notes on two fire-style jutsu:
Fire Release: Flame Bullet
Fire Release: Dragon Flame Technique
While thorough, Shūichi quickly noticed his father's chakra exercises paled compared to Yakushi Nonō's methods.
Not surprising—an elite medic-nin's knowledge surpasses a Chunin's.
Still, he found valuable insights.
4:00 PM
The alarm buzzed. Shūichi surfaced from his trance-like focus.
One word: Bliss.
Two words: Utter exhaustion.
His mind was fried; his body felt drained. Stumbling to the kitchen, he devoured leftovers like a starved animal.
"Can't sustain peak focus for long... Two hours wrecked me," he mused between bites. "My body's still too weak."
Packing two bentos and saline bottles, he headed out to meet Might Gai for evening training.
Konoha Woods - Training Montage
Tree-circuit sprints
Handstand laps
Push-ups
Lateral jumps
Strike drills
Sparring
Collapsing on the grass under starlight, both boys gasped for air.
"As expected of my eternal rival!" Gai grinned.
Shūichi internally scoffed: "That title belongs to Kakashi..."
Outwardly, he played along: "Hard work never betrays you. I won't fall behind!"
But let's be real—99% effort means nothing without that 1% talent, he thought. Hence why I need every talent I can unlock.
How else can I compete with Kakashi's genius, outmaneuver Danzo, or face Uchiha and Otsutsuki cheaters?
8:00 PM - Post-Training Ritual
Scarfed down three bentos (Gai licked his clean)
Bath + laundry
Prepped midnight snacks
Evening study session (another 3 hours)
By 11 PM, he staggered from his desk, wolfed down food, then paced while mentally reviewing scroll contents.
"My memory's sharper than my past life... Time to build a Memory Palace."
Whether from reincarnation or this world's nature, enhanced recall was vital—especially against:
Genjutsu
Cursed seals
Barrier techniques
At midnight, he fell asleep instantly.
April 2nd - First Day of Class
5:00 AM: Wake-up → jog → grocery run → breakfast prep
8:00 AM: Arrived at Classroom 1-A early
While constructing his Memory Palace, the room gradually filled with:
Elites: Kakashi, Ino-Shika-Chō trio
Clan heirs: Hyūga, Uchiha (Obito arrived late, per usual)
Future legends: Might Gai, Shizune (So Tsunade's still in Konoha...)
Their homeroom teacher, Kōzai Murakumo (green flak jacket, stern vibe), announced: "Follow me to collect textbooks."
Curriculum Reveal
Twenty subjects over six years, including:
Practical:
Chakra Theory
Seal Techniques
Poisons & Antidotes
Academic:
Mathematics
Physics ("Since when do ninjas need torque calculations?!")
Propaganda:
Will of Fire
Shinobi Ethics
Hoisting the textbook stack, Shūichi reevaluated his worldview:
"Ninjas are basically scholar-assassins... This changes everything."