Me and countless me.

Chapter 5 Choice
"Bloodline limit and the like, is that a bit too advanced for me now?"

Li Ke stroked Xihihong's cheek and complained to Senju Tobirama in his heart.

"And you, Nidaime-sama, think too highly of me, don't you?"

His words made the second generation silent for a while. Senju Tobirama took advantage of Li Ke's peripheral vision to glance at the wooden cabinet next to him, and was silent for a while before speaking.

"Your potential may exceed your imagination."

There was an inexplicable tone in his voice.

In fact, it was he who was responsible for Li Ke's three-day coma. Although on the first day, he did his best to help the ninjas of Konoha Village to treat Li Ke's heart, and successfully saved Li Ke's life, ensuring that Li Ke would not die after he left.

But in the next few days, he was researching whether he was in Konoha Village, how much control he was under from Li Ke, and how many limitations this technique similar to Impure World Reincarnation had.

That’s right, Senju Tobirama never trusted Li Ke from the beginning to the end!

What he said before was just to reassure Li Ke. As the second-generation Hokage of Konoha Village, it was absolutely impossible for him to believe what a ninja said so easily.

But it is obvious that Li Ke's pedigree is so good that there is nothing to say.

Li Ke had heard of the Murata family when the Konoha Village was established. It was a family that specialized in charcoal burning during the Warring States Period.

Yes, the Murata family used to sell charcoal, and the family's unique ninjutsu was all about how to burn charcoal, as well as various special charcoals, and even charcoal specifically for ninjas. It was only in the previous generation that they completely became Konoha ninjas.

He still had memories of this, because after the establishment of Konoha Village, the patriarch of the Murata clan handed over his useless secret ninjutsu in order to pursue a girl from the Senju clan at that time, and his eldest brother even took Tsunade to the banquet at that time.

Then... two gamblers were playing cards at the banquet and almost lost their pants.

So there was no problem with Li Ke's identity, and after using more verification methods, and even returning to his hidden laboratory, Senju Tobirama finally figured out Li Ke's "skill", or in other words, the bloodline limit could not completely deceive his senses, so he felt relieved.

But just when he was planning to let Li Ke let him return to the Pure Land after Li Ke recovered, the potential and vitality bursting out of Li Ke's body made him unable to help but look sideways.

Although he doesn't have the vitality like his elder brother that can instantly heal all injuries, even at his age, he doesn't have the vitality and physique like him.

In other words, as long as Li Ke can grow up smoothly, his chakra amount alone will be able to surpass his original self.

Moreover, his chakra attributes are water, earth and wind, which is very suitable for using his own ninjutsu. As long as he is willing to accept his teachings, he can become a jonin who surpasses ordinary jonin in less than two or three years, and even become the new Hokage of Konoha in more than ten years.

So out of curiosity, plus he was also very curious about what Li Ke's bloodline limit was, so -

He tried it.

Mainly, he wanted to know the extent of Li Ke's bloodline limit, whether he could use the special abilities of those ninjas, etc. In this way, even if he used the new cloning technology in this world, he could maximize the power of Li Ke's bloodline limit and even perfect the technique of Impure World Reincarnation.

And just when he tried to stimulate Li Ke's bloodline limit, he found that Li Ke was able to release a series of not very complicated bloodline limits such as ice escape and transparent escape according to the chakra comparison he had researched.

So he tried his eldest brother's Wood Release for a bit, and then...

Then he didn't want to leave for the time being.

"So don't underestimate yourself. Besides, the reason why you can summon me is not because of the 'jutsu' but because of your body's talent, right? In other words, Qingtan, you are a ninja with a bloodline limit, but your bloodline limit cannot be exposed at will."

Senju Tobirama calmly analyzed the situation for Li Ke.

"Although Monkey did a decent job as Hokage, the challenges and environment that the Hidden Leaf Village faces now are different from the environment we had back then, so if your bloodline limit is exposed, it will most likely be made into a ninjutsu weapon."

As he spoke, Senju Tobirama sighed.

"Although Monkey himself won't do this, if there is an An who has taken on all the responsibilities to do this for him, then he won't object. So, Li Ke, you'd better keep your bloodline limit a secret."

Li Ke was a little stunned by these words. Did he hear it wrong? Senju Tobirama actually advised him to hide his strength?

Senju Tobirama sensed Li Ke's emotions and chuckled.

"Are you surprised? Konoha is a Konoha that protects everyone, not a Konoha that forces companions to sacrifice. If even this point is forgotten, then Konoha Village will not be far from decline and destruction... However, when necessary, dark means are also necessary. But it is obvious that your value is far greater than a disposable ninjutsu weapon."

Li Ke was a little embarrassed, mainly because Senju Tobirama didn't choose a good time now. Yuhi Kurenai was looking at him excitedly, and it was really troublesome to distract himself.

However, because he was not used to this way of getting along, he sent his complaints to Senju Tobirama.

"I'm really sorry that I'm an old man, but in your current situation, love is not more important than life. Although it is indeed a little early for you to face these things, you have the thinking of a Hokage, and you have fought hard on the battlefield. You should understand the priority of things."

Senju Tobirama immediately complained, and Li Ke thought...

"Maybe you've been a little lonely since no one has spoken to you for three days?"

three days?

Thinking of this, Li Ke, who had just woken up, suddenly realized that during the three days when he was unconscious, did Senju Tobirama do anything to him?
Suddenly realizing this, he broke out in a cold sweat, and at this moment, Xi Ri Hong hugged Li Ke's body.

"Don't be so willful anymore! Clean up the carbon!"

The scent of Yuhi Kurenai woke Li Ke up from the conversation in his mind. He looked at Yuhi Kurenai who was bursting with emotion towards him, and Asuma who was leaning against the wall like an outsider, and nodded.

Feeling the warmth brought by the girl in his arms, Li Ke was silent for a while and chose to respond.

"Not next time."

Stroking Hong's cheek and looking at the girl whose eyes were red with excitement, Li Ke leaned his forehead against Xiurihong's forehead, almost making Xiurihong think that Li Ke was going to kiss her, and she even held her breath for a moment.

However, Li Ke did nothing, because——

They were only twelve years old.

However, Li Ke can still say some excessive words.

"After all, I want you to help take care of my store. Besides, the charcoal in my house is delicious for making barbecue."

Li Ke's words stunned Yuhi Kurenai. Although Naruto's technology tree was a bit weird, and things like plastics had already appeared in this era, it was still relatively conservative in terms of humanities.

So Li Ke's words translated into -

I want to marry you.

Whether it is helping to look after the store or considering the charcoal fire used for cooking, these are things that a housewife has to do, so Xi Rihong instantly understood what Li Ke meant.

She stared at Li Ke blankly. She didn't expect that her test would receive such a strong response from Li Ke.

Looking at Xi Ri Hong's dazed look, Li Ke spoke again.

"As long as you don't despise me, it's fine. After all, even if the hand can be reattached, I will most likely not be able to be a ninja in the future."

Xiurihong suddenly woke up, she pouted instantly, then pushed Li Ke away with a red face.

"of course not!"

When she said this, she turned her head away, trying not to look at Li Ke, but was shocked to find that Asuma's expression was now quite broken.

As a result, the atmosphere suddenly became even more silent. Yuhi Kurenai was not unaware of Asuma's affection for her, but liking someone was not something that could be easily changed.

Asuma didn't know whether he should cry or laugh. He was laughing because his comrade-in-arms, his brother who had been through life and death with him, the only one who said that he had his father to protect him and whom he didn't dislike, survived and his arm was saved.

She cried because the person she loved was together with her best brother, and because Li Ke might not be able to be a ninja anymore.

He didn't know how to face this reality, but looking at Li Ke and Xiurihong, he spoke with trembling lips.

"Well, Qingtan, when you're healed, let's go eat barbecue together! I, I'll go call the doctor first."

Asma was still happy that Li Ke's arm was healed, but he was really feeling complicated.

After saying this, he quickly turned around and wanted to find a doctor, but unfortunately, the doctor walked in as he turned around, and he almost bumped into the doctor.

Asuma is now a qualified Chunin, after all. The reason why he made such a low-level mistake is naturally because his mind is distracted.

"So I'm saying, a three-person team is just fostering a love triangle... can't it be a four-person team?"

Li Ke couldn't help but complain in his heart. He had wanted to complain when he was on Earth. If this were the case, wouldn't everyone be a love rival?
Especially since being a ninja is a high-risk profession, you often have to face various suspension bridge effects. And once you form a team, you really have to spend every day together. When you get injured and sleep outdoors, it's really...

Then, the Senju Tobirama in his mind spoke
"A team of three is the best configuration. We can..."

But Li Ke directly interrupted the Second Hokage.

"I'm talking about relationship issues, Nidaime-sama."

Senju Tobirama: “…………”

Don't think I can't see that you are talking about the fact that I am not married!
The second generation wanted to say this, but kept his mouth shut.

The doctor quickly examined Li Ke, and after confirming Li Ke's physical condition, he couldn't help but speak in surprise.

"Although I've known this for a long time, this is truly a terrifying vitality. You've recovered very well, and it looks like your limb reattachment surgery can be performed tonight. However, it's a pity for a ninja like you to be unable to continue being a ninja. If Lady Tsunade were still alive..."

When he finished speaking, he couldn't help but sigh.

With their level of medical skills, there is no way they can reconstruct the chakra meridians while connecting Li Ke's severed arm, and this will undoubtedly end Li Ke's path to becoming a ninja.

The retirement of such a ninja with a large amount of chakra is undoubtedly a loss for Konoha Village, and he also feels very sorry about it.

Li Ke was a little surprised.

"So fast?"

The doctor subconsciously glanced at Asma who was leaning against the door, but Asma didn't look over here, but looked into the distance.

In fact, according to Li Ke's situation, it was absolutely impossible for him to reconnect his broken arm. It was with Asuma's help that Li Ke's broken arm was preserved by the sealing scroll and occupied the Konoha's hospital bed for a long time.

After all, it's still wartime and Li Ke's arm is not life-threatening.

"Yes, after all, when I arranged the surgery, I considered whether I could preserve your ninja abilities, but..."

The doctor didn't say anything else. His hint was already very clear. He needed Li Ke to remember this favor. Li Ke nodded.

"I understand."

He took a look at the nameplate on the other person's chest and found that he was indeed a medical ninja from the Sarutobi clan, so he nodded to show that he understood.

After the doctor confirmed this, he continued to give instructions.

"Then you should prepare yourself a little bit, and don't drink any more water or eat anything. Also, Master Asuma, Miss Hong, please leave now, the patient will be undergoing surgery soon."

"You'll be fine, Qingtan... No matter what, I'll be with you. Even if I no longer have to be a ninja..."

Xiurihong looked at Li Ke helplessly, but when she was leaving, she suddenly came up to Li Ke and kissed him, while Asuma clenched his fist towards Li Ke.

"Don't be discouraged! Qingtan! We are comrades and friends! Don't let me see you being useless!!"

Asma's mood was very complicated, but she still felt genuinely sad for Li Ke, and felt humiliated for her own incompetence, and tears kept flowing down her face.

Li Ke smiled and nodded, then watched the doctor send the two people away, leaving him time to accept the bad news.

After all, the loss of a ninja's qualities is undoubtedly bad news.

But at this time, Senju Tobirama spoke again.

"He's a good kid... But you're very calm, which is really surprising. Because most people would be devastated."

Li Ke sighed and leaned back on the bed, but he really didn't feel much in his heart.

But there are still some impacts. The biggest one is that I don’t want to be a ninja.

However, although it is a pity that the ninjutsu he had practiced for ten years was lost, he now has the cheats, so it is impossible for him to completely lose hope in the world like other ninjas.

Besides, he wasn't the type to feel regret for what had happened.

"After all, it is something that has already happened. Resentment is the most useless thing. Instead, we should organize our existing resources and abilities to plan for the future, or put our hopes on the next generation and let them shine even brighter."

"That's it..."

Senju Tobirama was silent for a while before speaking.

"However, if you don't want to give up the ninja path, I actually have a way. However, this requires you to learn a technique yourself and further develop a new bloodline limit to tap into more potential in your body."

"what?"

"Do you want to learn? It will be painful. Even being tortured by the Anbu is not as painful as this... and it will cost a lot of money. You must continue to accept missions in order to have the money to do this."

"…Have you checked my account?"

"The code is simple, and you dote on your brother too much."

"........."

Li Ke covered his face. He knew that Senju Tobirama would never stay still!

Isn't this a thorough investigation? !

Thinking of Yuhi Kurenai's worried eyes, the self-blame in Asuma's eyes, and the look on the teacher's face when he risked his life to send the three of them away, Li Ke closed his only remaining eye and sighed.

When he opened his eyes again, there was only determination in his eyes.

"study."

He still has a lot of expectations from his relatives and friends, and now he has famous teachers to guide him. If he doesn't work hard, he would be a fool!
Moreover, plug-ins are plug-ins, and self-effort is self-effort.

These two things cannot be confused!
(End of this chapter)