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Although Brock's intention was to get closer to Aya, it actually gave Ash great inspiration. Before he could even bring it up, Aya suggested, "Ash, would you all like to try a day of experience enrollment? I think you'll definitely gain something. Don't you agree, Headmaster?" Of course, the Headmaster had to agree to the experience enrollment. The Headmaster had witnessed Ash's battles and was especially optimistic about that Scyther, so he certainly wouldn't refuse.
"Then I grant you permission for experience enrollment. You can stay as long as you like!" This was a significant privilege for Ash. None of the other students here had been able to come and learn Ninjutsu without considerable effort.
So, Ash and the three others changed into the academy's specialized ninja outfits. The style was very appealing, making them look particularly sharp. Especially Misty's blue ninja outfit, which accentuated her figure and was quite charming. Ash and Mei both wore red ninja outfits, giving them a parent-child matching look. As for Brock, he wore yellow. Moreover, the tight-fitting style around the limbs was very conducive to movement. Ash's agility was improving so much that he couldn't resist the urge to ask Aya for a set to take with him.
According to the introduction, the red uniform was for the Tactical Discipline, specializing in Pokémon battles; yellow was for the Technical Discipline, focused on improving Pokémon move levels; and blue was for the Beauty Discipline, which taught beauty and weight loss.
"Wait a minute, I never said I wanted to enroll for an experience day!" Misty suddenly faltered. Trying on ninja outfits was fine, but learning Ninjutsu seemed a bit...
"That's a pity!" the Headmaster said with a look of regret. "The Beauty Discipline is currently holding a special experience course!"
"Taking this course will make beautiful people even more beautiful, and those who are less fortunate in appearance can also see improvement!" Misty, who originally had no interest in learning Ninjutsu, instantly became interested. "Making beautiful people even more beautiful – this discipline is practically tailor-made for me!"
"Uh, Misty, you might want to reconsider!" Ash suddenly had an ominous feeling about the beauty methods of this discipline. "I saw them training Starmie to glide on water over there; I think you could try that!" Speaking of which, Starmie's shape really did resemble a ninja's shuriken.
"Really?" Misty looked at Ash, thought for a moment, and nodded. "Then I'll go check it out after the beauty class ends." As a Water-type Pokémon Trainer, this was a skill Misty could master! "This way, my beauty can reach a whole new level!"
And so, Misty's tragedy began! Ash's ominous premonition came true. The beauty treatment here involved wrapping one's head in Spinarak's silk as a face mask. Misty sat there, facing a Spinarak, completely stiff. Brock's situation was even more tragic; Aya wasn't even in the same class as him. Wasn't Aya's uniform red? His plans had all fallen through.
"Aya, I have a small request!" Ash followed Aya to the tactical training ground, where the trainers clearly weren't weak.
"What is it?"
"I want to challenge the entire Ninja Academy!"
"Are you sure that's a small request?"
Aya was dumbfounded. She never imagined Ash would walk directly up to the tactical instructor and declare loudly, "I'm not targeting anyone specifically, but none of you here are my match!"
"Kid, where did you come from?"
Sure enough, someone couldn't sit still.
"Let's battle!" Ash immediately threw out Scyther's Pokémon Ball!
"A battle it is!" This class was already a practical combat session! The opponent immediately accepted the challenge, summoning a Houndour! Fire-type, super effective against Scyther! However, the opponent wouldn't know that Ash's Scyther had been trained by a Houndoom!
"In that case, let the battle begin now! Ash's Scyther versus Sasuke's Houndour!" The instructor looked at Ash and immediately declared the battle started. This handsome guy's name was actually Sasuke.
"Houndour, Fire Spin!" If applied to Ninjutsu, this would probably be a Fire Style Jutsu, wouldn't it? "Fire Style: Fire Spin!" Quite cool...
The flames mercilessly engulfed Scyther, forming a vortex around it, continuously dealing damage.
"Hmph, talking so tough, but now you're too scared to move, aren't you!" Sasuke seemed ready to declare victory.
"Swords Dance!" This was Bugsy, the Bug-type Gym Leader from Azalea Town's tactic for resisting Fire-types! The waves of sword energy dispersed the Fire Spin, and greatly boosted Scyther's attack!
"Ninjutsu: Shadow Clone Jutsu!" Ash, in a chuunibyou-like fashion, shouted the command. Scyther transformed into dozens of clones, surrounding Houndour. Its right blade drooped slightly, preparing for an Iai Slash!
"Houndour, use Smokescreen!" A Smoke Screen Escape – good Ninjutsu learning! The smoke blocked Scyther's line of sight, naturally interrupting the Iai Slash attack. "Houndour, use Foul Play!"
Just as the smoke was about to clear, Houndour launched its attack, only to find no trace of Scyther. With a sniff of its canine nose, it immediately looked up! Scyther was right above its head!
"Iai Slash!" The descending strike landed, dealing significant damage, but Scyther's attack wasn't over yet! It flew back down, its twin blades already crossed in front of it, and then swung them down at Houndour. This was X-Scissor, a Bug-type move!
"Houndour!" Sasuke was stunned. Just a moment ago, he had the upper hand, but now Houndour was already unable to battle.
"Endure, seek opportunity! Once an opportunity arises, strike with overwhelming force, aiming for a one-hit knockout—that is the true ninja way!" Unbeknownst to them, the Headmaster had appeared behind the instructor.
"Headmaster!" Aya came to the Headmaster's side. "Are you saying Ash is...?"
"Aya, if possible, I'd like to keep this Scyther here for a while. Do you think that's alright?" The Headmaster's eyes were shining as he looked at Scyther. Aya also recognized the extraordinary nature of Ash's Scyther, but this put her in a difficult position. It was clearly Ash's ace Pokémon; how could it simply be left here?
"I'm not asking to take it from him. I merely wish to impart my understanding of Ninjutsu to this Scyther. I'll certainly return it to Ash before he participates in the Silver Conference!" The Headmaster seemed to have seen through Aya's dilemma and explained with a smile. If that was the case, it was practically a free gain for Ash; he shouldn't refuse.
"Ash, what do you think?" After Ash had defeated three more trainers, Aya called him over and asked.
"Is that so?" Ash glanced at Scyther, and seeing it nod, he replied, "Of course, it's my honor. Thank you, Headmaster!"
"I'm not entirely without selfish motives. With your strength and character, Ash, you will undoubtedly shine brilliantly in the future! For your Scyther to make a name for itself using my Ninjutsu would benefit both me and the academy!" Simply put, the Headmaster was making an investment! It was like a bicycle shop owner in a game giving the protagonist a bicycle for free.
"Then it would be rude to refuse! I will make good use of your Ninjutsu, Headmaster!" Ash patted Scyther. "But before that, there's one more thing!"
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