After listening to Hoshita Shuichi's narration of how he sneaked into the Sand Village and threatened the Kazekage, everyone was silent.
Uchiha Obito was dumbfounded.
Is this ok?
Capturing prisoners and threatening the Kazekage, such provocative behavior, aren't they really afraid of triggering a war between the two villages?However, Namikaze Minato was keenly aware of something and perfectly changed the subject, not continuing in the direction of Hatake Sakumo's body.
So, after being shocked, Namikaze Minato said: "Everyone, since the mission has been completed, let's take a rest and return to the village immediately!"
Aburame Shiwei and Inuzuka Jaguar looked at Hoshita Shuichi. Although they were very familiar with Namikaze Minato, the current captain was Hoshita Shuichi.
Hoshita Shuichi naturally followed suit and nodded in agreement.
During the break, Hoshita Shuichi pulled Kakashi aside to discuss Lightning Release in order to divert his attention, and the effect was quite good.
Moreover, Hoshita Shuichi noticed the changes in Kakashi.
revenge!
He did not advise Kakashi not to be blinded by hatred. Hatred can be a force that can make Kakashi's talent explode and improve by leaps and bounds.
Just don't get bogged down in the mire.
Once the Third Kazekage dies, he will be naturally liberated. This won't take too long.
"If Scorpion of the Red Sand no longer assassinates the Third Kazekage, what if he replaces him with someone else?"
"Moreover, Kakashi's upper limit is no worse than the Third Kazekage..."
Hoshita Shuichi is very confident in Kakashi's talent.
However, he also found it difficult to get over the death of Hatake Sakumo that he learned from the Third Kazekage for a long time.
It was not only because of Hatake Sakumo's advice to him, but also because there was a sense of fatalism enveloping him.
But Hoshita Shuichi absolutely does not believe in fatalism.
If there was, he would not appear in this world.
Moreover, he didn't want to be like Jiraiya, driven by fate.
Two hours later, Hoshita Shuichi and others set off back to Konoha.
After crossing the River Country and entering the Fire Country, it was already the next day when we returned to Konoha.
As soon as he returned to Konoha, Hoshita Shuichi heard a piece of news from Sarutobi Shinnosuke.
"Forty million?"
Hoshita Shuichi didn't expect that his bounty would increase so quickly, catching up with Sarutobi Shinnosuke.
But the Third Kazekage is quite stingy.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke smiled and said, "Shuichi, now I'm afraid that only the Hidden Mist Village has not seen your power, but it must be well-known to them."
The Iwagakure Village and the Sand Village have offered bounties one after another, and Hoshita Shuichi himself is a rare genius in Konoha Village. The Kirigakure Village must have collected intelligence a long time ago, let alone now.
Hoshita Shuichi said helplessly: "Captain, you know me, I don't like fighting and killing, I like to practice quietly, and peace in the ninja world is the best."
Sarutobi Shinnosuke shook his head helplessly, then stopped. The Hokage's office was in front of him.
After finishing the small talk, Hoshita Shuichi knocked on the door and came in to report the situation of the mission to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Namikaze Minato had already reported this once before, but it was only limited to the situation on Namikaze Minato's side.
However, Hoshita Shuichi's report omitted the battle and focused on intelligence and his own speculations.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was smoking a cigarette with a slightly solemn expression. After listening to this, he sighed and said, "I didn't expect the Third Kazekage to take action personally..."
"Also, Shuichi, do you suspect that Sakumo's body will be used to make a puppet?"
Hoshita Shuichi nodded.
Sarutobi Hiruzen groaned for a moment and said, "I will pass on the information. Don't tell Kakashi about the corpse for now."
Hoshita Shuichi nodded: "Understood!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen continued, "Shuichi, from now on you will carry out the secret mission of researching the chakra of the tailed beasts, while on the surface you will be working at the Konoha Hospital."
Hoshita Shuichi immediately accepted the order: "Understood!"
That was exactly what he wanted.
Moreover, he is a medical jonin, so it is reasonable for him to return to Konoha Hospital.
Of course, this does not count as leaving the Anbu.
However, the way he does things is indeed not in line with the style of the Anbu.
Coming out of the Hokage building,Hoshita Shuichi stretched and said, "Go home and take a bath!"
After eating sand for a few days, what he wants most now is a bath.
Both Nono Yakushi and Asuka were not at home, so Hoshita Shuichi soaked in the bathtub, silently sorting out his practice.
After mastering the Lightning Release and Instant Body Movement, I obtained the [Instant Body Movement Expert] and began to practice the Flying Thunder God.
[Famous] This talent is currently missing the Hidden Mist Village.
[Transformation Master] is already in sight.
[Medical Master] It depends on the progress over at Orochimaru's end.
[Devourer] It depends on the progress of the four-tail and eight-tail cell culture.
The [Clone Master] and [Stand Master] are both researching the Eight-Tails, which will be one of the main focuses of the next experiment.
[Master of Perception] and [Master of Seal] need to develop ninjutsu.
Of course, there is also the [Earth release Expert] who is about to be captured, as well as the [Ninjutsu Doctor] who is summoned by the five release experts.
"It looks like I'll be as busy as ever..."
Hoshita Shuichi pondered: "In addition to talents, physique and other things that can increase the potential upper limit, the only thing that can directly increase my combat power upper limit is the Flying Thunder God Technique."
"Others make me more comprehensive..."
"However, although Ninjutsu experts, Ninjutsu masters, and even Ninjutsu doctors do not involve bloodline limits, these talents can allow me to achieve a level of change in various properties and forms that is difficult for ordinary people to achieve."
"These are the foundation and confidence for me to develop my bloodline limit!"
As he thought about it, scarlet Four-Tails Chakra emerged from Hoshita Shuichi's body.
Lava Release might be the technique he could master the fastest.
Because it can be felt through the Four-Tails Chakra.
After a moment, with a rustle, Hoshita Shuichi stood up, packed up, and went out.
On the way to Konoha Hospital, I stopped by to eat a bowl of Ōtsutsuki Ichiraku's ramen.
Otsutsuki Ichiraku looks really young now!
After eating ramen, Hoshita Shuichi strolled on the street, and then one shadow clone after another came out.
Some were practicing Earth release techniques, some were practicing lightning release techniques, some were practicing transformation techniques, some were going to Orochimaru's experimental base, some were going to the Death Forest to play with White Tiger... everything was arranged clearly.
Arriving at Konoha Hospital, Hoshita Shuichi found Shizune who was sorting out medical records.
"Hey, Shuichi?"
Shizune was very surprised to see Hoshita Shuichi: "Has the mission been completed?"
Hoshita Shuichi nodded and smiled: "It's done successfully, and I will be back here for a while."
"Really?"
Shizune was even happier: "That's great!"
Hoshita Shuichi smiled and nodded, then asked: "Any progress on the Yin Seal?"
Shizune's face suddenly turned bitter after hearing this: "The requirements for chakra control are too high."
Hoshita Shuichi reached out and touched Shizune's hair, and comforted her: "It's okay, you can slowly train your chakra control, I will accompany you!"
Shizune smiled when she heard this and nodded heavily: "Yes!!"
Afterwards, Hoshita Shuichi accompanied Shizune to sort out medical records while chatting about some recent events.
For example, many of the scrolls that Tsunade flipped through in the room were left behind by the first and second generation Hokage.
Additionally, Shizune also mentioned some previous information about Hashirama's cell experiments.
Although the research on Hashirama's cells led by Sarutobi Hiruzen was not successful, it was not without results.
The afternoon passed by unknowingly.
After get off work, Hoshita Shuichi and Shizune went to a place where a group of friends often practiced, and then they saw Kakashi and Might Gai having a physical duel.
"Gai is so amazing!"
Shizune couldn't help but praise.
Hoshita Shuichi nodded in agreement, knowing that Shizune wasn't talking about Gai's taijutsu level, but his perseverance.
However, it is obvious that Might Gai is not always passionate and optimistic.
When they finished fighting with Kakashi and lay on the ground together, Hoshita Shuichi and the other man walked up to them and heard Might Gai's somewhat dejected voice: "Kakashi, will I also be a Genin for the rest of my life?"
His father was a genin all his life.
Even now it is difficult to find companions willing to go on missions with him. Every day he can only complete some tasks with newcomers who have just graduated from the Ninja School.
Gai's persistent training yielded fruitful results, allowing him to successfully enter the Ninja School and graduate from the school to become a Genin.
Gai's physical skills are among the best among his peers, and he is not inferior to Kakashi in a duel.
But that's all.
Although he has no talent in ninjutsu, he recently felt like he saw his future in his father.
Kakashi couldn't help but think of his father when listening to Gai's words, and said: "Although Uncle Dai's strength is not strong, and although he can only do those insignificant tasks now, but... he has trained you to this day after all."
"Gai, you are now stronger than Uncle Dai, aren't you?"
Might Gai was stunned.
Kakashi looked at the setting sun and said, "Uncle Dai is the setting sun, and you are the rising sun."
"At your age now, you have already achieved what Uncle Dai worked hard for his entire life to achieve, and you are the continuation of Uncle Dai."
"Gai, in another twenty years, will you still be the same person you are now?"
"Twenty years later, your descendants will be even better than you are now!"
"Perhaps this is Uncle Dai's Will of Fire..."
Might Gai was stunned, and then he burst into tears unknowingly: "I understand..."
"Efforts will not be in vain!"
"My father's current efforts have been passed on to me!"
"He is the sunset, his youth is fading, but my youth is also his youth!"
"Therefore, the will passed down from generation to generation will never fade, and the passionate youth will never cool down!"
Hearing this, Hoshita Shuichi said: "Gai, I totally agree with you!"
"When you become famous in the ninja world one day, Uncle Dai will be proud of you!"
"Twenty years later, when your descendants become famous in the ninja world, you will be proud of them too!"
"Likewise, you will be a role model for your descendants, and you should also take Uncle Dai as an example!"
"Uncle Dai is a man worthy of admiration, and that won't change just because he's only a Genin."
There is nothing false in what Hoshita Shuichi said.
It wasn't because he knew that Might Dai had hidden strength.
But it's because of Might Dai's father's identity.
This is indeed a father who is worthy of everyone's admiration.
Uchiha Fugaku and Rasa must be on the list of failed examples in this regard!
Kakashi and Might Gai already knew that Hoshita Shuichi was coming, but they did not hide it.
Hearing Hoshita Shuichi's voice, Might Gai immediately stood up, wiped his tears and revived with full blood: "Shuichi, let's have a showdown of passionate youth!"
"Although I know I am no match for you, this is also a kind of will!"
"To do something knowing it's impossible is perhaps the greatest courage!"
Hoshita Shuichi gave a thumbs up: "Well, let's get started!"
Shizune immediately retreated, looking at Gai who was completely different from before, she couldn't help but stare in amazement: "Such...spirit, is really enviable."
Kakashi appeared at the side and said, "This may be Gai's strongest point."
He comforted Might Gai, but he himself has not yet completely recovered.
This kind of adjustment in mentality, Gai's talent is really... extremely strong!
As expected, Might Gai lost.
After a hearty battle, the exhausted Might Gai lay on the ground to rest. Hoshita Shuichi looked at Shizune and Kakashi who were practicing, and suddenly suggested: "Gai, why don't you create your own Taijutsu moves?"
"Huh?"
"A taijutsu technique of your own?"
Might Gai was in doubt and stood up with some lack of confidence, "Is this really possible?"
"I'm a Genin now!"
Hoshita Shuichi smiled and said, "When I was a Genin, I also developed my own ninjutsu."
"Kakashi is not a jonin now, but he has also developed techniques that are more difficult than the jonin level."
"You have to know that everyone is different, and there are different techniques that are most suitable for each person, which of course includes physical techniques."
"Your habits, the way you burst your power, and so on."
After listening to this, Might Gai felt that it made a lot of sense and immediately became excited: "Shuichi, you are right!"
"My father once said that surpassing others is not something to be proud of. Only when you surpass your current self can you truly surpass others!"
"Then it's decided. From today on, I will develop my own Taijutsu!"
But soon Might Gai scratched his head again: "But where should I start?"
Hoshita Shuichi smiled and suggested: "Why not start with the way the power bursts out, or the way the attack is?"
"For example, how can a side kick be more powerful and explosive?"
"For example, how to observe the opponent and predict the enemy's actions to a certain extent."
"For example, when facing some enemies that you can't attack directly from close range, can you attack them by transmitting power through the air?"
Might Gai's eyes lit up at each suggestion, and he gave a thumbs up and bared his big white teeth, saying, "As expected of you, Shuichi!"
At night, in the study.
Hoshita Shuichi frowned and continued to study the half of the technique copied from the Ame-no-Murasaki sword.
This is a path that leads to immortality!
The most important thing is, from what we know so far, this technique can store and seal natural energy.
But Mount Myoboku obviously cannot do this.
Otherwise, there would be no need for Jiraiya to go to so much trouble to borrow the fusion of the two great sages to complete the sage mode.
And teacher Namikaze Minato would never say "I'm not very good at sage arts", but he immediately entered the sage mode.
Obviously, it was because of Yin Nine-Tails.
"It's a pity that it's quite damaged..."
Hoshita Shuichi pinched his brows and thought, "My foundation is not good enough."
"We also need to improve our knowledge of spells and curses."
After putting away the scroll, Hoshita Shuichi decided to go to Tsunade's house tomorrow.
There are enough resources out there!
Even if Tsunade doesn't have one at home, she can always call for one from the Hokage Building.
This is much more convenient than calling through Sarutobi Shinnosuke.
certainly.
When men and women work together, the work becomes easier!
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