Konoha Village, Hokage's office.
Hoshita Shuichi reported to Sarutobi Hiruzen about the secret experimental base he had established with the Daimyo.
In fact, this was also part of the plan.
On the surface, the secret experimental base was where Hoshita Shuichi acted as a spy to steal the research results of the tailed beasts from Konoha and then use them on the daimyo's people.
However, whether the experiment was successful or not, and whether the people involved would obey the daimyo's orders in the end, was under the control of Hoshita Shuichi.
Of course Sarutobi Hiruzen knew about this.
But as a subordinate, Hoshita Shuichi naturally has to report what needs to be reported in a timely manner.
Sarutobi Hiruzen just nodded to show that he understood, and he was very confident in leaving the matter to Hoshita Shuichi.
Then Sarutobi Hiruzen said, "The news that you have become a jonin has been announced, Shuichi. Go get the jonin's equipment later!"
Hoshita Shuichi nodded: "Yes, Lord Hokage!"
After leaving the Hokage's office, all the staff members he met greeted or saluted Hoshita Shuichi with a smile, and their attitude was different from the past.
After leaving the Hokage Building, Hoshita Shuichi saw four figures looking at him with smiles.
"Shuichi!"
Chihiro waved and shouted.
But they were Sarutobi Shinnosuke, Chihiro, Nara Satoshi, and Yamanaka Shinichi. No wonder I didn't see Sarutobi Shinnosuke in the Hokage Building just now.
Hoshita Shuichi stepped forward quickly.
"Shuichi, congratulations on becoming the youngest person in Konoha's history to be promoted to Jonin!"
Nara satoshi smiled.
Yamanaka Shinichi said: "Well, we are all free today, let's celebrate together!"
Sarutobi Shinnosuke continued, "Today, the four of us are treating you, Shuichi, you can eat as much as you want!"
Hoshita Shuichi immediately said viciously: "Then we can't be polite today, I must empty your wallets!"
Chihiro and the others immediately started laughing.
At the same time, in Orochimaru's experimental base.
Danzo, who had just returned from the Land of Rain, looked at Orochimaru, who was busy and leisurely, and said, "The war with Sand Village and Mist Village is inevitable. This time, Koharu will be the commander of the combined forces of Sand Village and Mist Village, but I have already discussed with her that you will be the one leading the troops in the battle."
"As long as you can win this war, you will be the next Hokage. With me and Hoshita Shuichi supporting you, there won't be any accidents!"
Orochimaru smiled and said, "Thank you very much, Master Danzo!"
"But it will probably take quite some time for the third generation to abdicate."
Danzo said solemnly: "Don't worry about this."
"With Hiruzen's current cowardly policy, he will make mistakes sooner or later."
Orochimaru nodded and said no more.
Of course he knew that Danzo had great ambitions in helping him to the top, but he was also confident that after becoming Hokage, he would not be controlled by him.
However, sometimes people are always blindly confident!Orochimaru chuckled to himself.
At this time, Danzo asked, "How is the research on the tailed beasts going?"
"Can we conduct human experiments now?"
Orochimaru looked up: "Master Danzo, can't you wait?"
"The power of the tailed beasts is not inferior to Hashirama's cells."
Danzo said solemnly: "The war is about to break out, and this is when combat power is most needed."
"Besides, if Hoshita Shuichi can do it, then others can do it too."
"If it comes to a competition of willpower, a ninja from the Root would probably be better than Hoshita Shuichi, right?"
Orochimaru doesn't think so.
If the Root Ninja could be compared with Hoshita Shuichi, then the one who became a Jonin before the age of 12 was not Hoshita Shuichi, but a Root Ninja.
but…Orochimaru thought about it and nodded, "You can choose two people first. The flesh and blood of the cultivated four-tailed beast is enough."
Danzo nodded in satisfaction: "I will let them pass tomorrow."
After the dinner with Sarutobi Shinnosuke and the others, Hoshita Shuichi walked towards the Konoha Hospital, but just as he reached the door, he was stopped by Might Gai who suddenly appeared.
"Shuichi, come with me!"
"Eh? What's up?"
Hoshita Shuichi was pulled to a place by Might Gai for no apparent reason.
Bang!
Streamers fell from the top of their heads, and then Shizune, Kurenai Yuhi, Nohara Rin, Kakashi, Obito Uchiha, Ebisu, Genma Shiranui, and others appeared one after another.
"Shuichi, congratulations on becoming a jonin!"
Shizune held out a bouquet of flowers.
Hoshita Shuichi took it and looked at everyone with a smile: "Thank you everyone, it's a great surprise!"
Ebisu, who was wearing sunglasses, said, "Shuichi, you are the first among our peers to become a jonin, and no one should be able to break your age record!"
Hoshita Shuichi looked at Kakashi and smiled, "Kakashi still has a chance."
Kakashi is younger than him!
Moreover, he is less than a month away from turning 12.
Kakashi shook his head and said, "The workload of the jonin is too high. It is difficult to complete it in a short period of time."
Kurenai Yuhi smiled and said, "No matter what, it's only a matter of time before you become a jonin, Kakashi."
"But let's celebrate Shuichi first today. Here, Shuichi, this is my gift!"
Hoshita Shuichi quickly took it: "Thank you!"
Others also sent gifts.
After taking it, Hoshita Shuichi opened it on the spot and thanked them one by one.
Nohara Rin's homemade medical kit, Kakashi's Lightning Release experience, Ebisu's sunglasses, Shiranui Genma's special Senbon, Yamashiro Aoba's homemade crow feed, Uchiha Obito's goggles are the same as his ownThe most outrageous thing is that Might Gai is wearing the same green tights as himself.
Shizune's was a specially customized silk scarf with a white background and a fire lotus pattern on the gold edges. Hoshita Shuichi directly asked Shizune to tie it on him.
"It's rare that so many people are gathered here, let's have dinner together tonight!"
"Now, how about we find a snack bar first?"
Hoshita Shuichi suggested with a smile.
Kurenai Yuhi was the first to agree, and no one else had any objections, so the group moved to a snack bar, where they ate and chatted.
Before I knew it, I was talking about Sarutobi Asuma who had not appeared before.
Kurenai Yuhi said with a hint of worry: "Asuma is still in the Daimyo Prefecture."
Shizune immediately comforted him, "It should be safer if you are with the Daimyo!"
Hoshita Shuichi smiled and said, "Don't worry, Yuhi, Asuma's ability is not bad at all."
"Besides, he will return to the village sooner or later."
Kurenai Yuhi nodded.
The topic shifted and we unknowingly started talking about the ongoing battle between sandstone and sand fog.
Uchiha Obito and others who were talking about this had almost no idea that the pace of war was rapidly approaching them.
After the evening dinner, Hoshita Shuichi sent Hayate home and came to the experimental base.
Tsunade was still busy here. When she saw Hoshita Shuichi appear, she raised her head slightly and said, "Congratulations, you have become a Jonin!"
"A jonin who is less than 12 years old is really the first one!"
Hoshita Shuichi walked up to Tsunade and stretched out his right hand.
Tsunade looked up at him in confusion.
Hoshita Shuichi smiled and said, "Since you are congratulating me, shouldn't you prepare a gift?"
"Shizune and the others have prepared gifts."
Tsunade turned around, looked at Hoshita Shuichi seriously, and asked, "Is the war about to start?"
Hoshita Shuichi nodded: "Yes, the Sand Village and the Mist Village have formed an alliance, and the next step is to attack us."
"Once the war starts, the Iwa Ninja and the Kumo ninja may also get involved."
Tsunade was silent for a moment after hearing this, then she untied the necklace from her neck and put it on Hoshita Shuichi: "This is what my grandfather left me... kid, don't die in the war!"
"A dead genius is of no use!"
Hoshita Shuichi was stunned.
This necklace... I'm a little scared, what should I do?Tsunade has continued to be busy.
Hoshita Shuichi looked at her profile, then smiled and said, "Don't forget, I have mastered the Flying Thunder God."
Tsunade said without even looking up, "Second Grandfather also has this technique!"
Hoshita Shuichi was speechless for a moment.
How can it be repaired? Do you have to be so stubborn!
Tsunade continued: "Anything can happen on the battlefield."
"Don't be impulsive, don't be careless, at any time!"
"Don't think that you are strong enough to do whatever you want. You should be in awe of war."
Hoshita Shuichi became serious and nodded, "Don't worry, Tsunade, I will come back safely. After all, our research is not over yet!"
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