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Chapter 95: As light as a swallow, but honest in heart! (Subscribe for monthly tickets)

After Inuzuka Ling and the other man left, Xingxia Xiu had lunch and continued to practice.

Before we knew it, heavy snow began to fall.

Xingxia Xiu didn't feel cold until it was getting dark and Inuzuka Ling appeared again, then he ended his training.

"Captain, there is a mission."

Xingxia Xiu nodded and jumped down from the roof: "What mission?"

Inuzuka Ling said: "We will set off tomorrow morning to escort a group of wounded soldiers back to Konoha."

"Danzo-sama will also be returning to Konoha this time."

Xingxia Xiu looked up at the snowflakes dancing in the sky and said, "It seems that the intensity of the war is further decreasing."

Inuzuka Ling nodded: "Yes, I heard that the Iwagakure has reduced its strength."

"I should be able to spend the New Year at home."

Xingxiaxiu nodded.

Soon it was the 37th year of Konoha.

But this war has just begun.

Next year, which will be the 38th year of Konoha, will probably be the time when the war will be at its most intense.

Moreover, Konoha's battlefield is not limited to this place.

……

At night, Xingxiaxiu continued to practice, constantly trying to make the seeds disperse into the air like pollen.

Before I knew it, it was already late at night.

Arrived on December 36, 12th year of Konoha.

The status bar is also refreshed on time.

"Pity……"

Xingxiaxiu sighed.

The teleportation state is gone.

Looking at the status bar, sure enough, there was no [Teleport] in the solidified state.

Obviously, his current level of development is not enough to permanently solidify this state.

Fortunately, I gained a lot during this period.

As long as he continues according to the plan, Xingxia Xiu feels that the space-time instant body-flying technique he developed, relying on Wood Release, will be much more effective than Flying Thunder God.

Moreover, after having the foundation, it should be much easier to practice Flying Thunder God in the future.

Maybe then we can combine the two to develop a more powerful space-time ninjutsu.

After calming himself down, Xingxiaxiu looked at the refreshed status.

Current status: Flying over the eaves and walls
Note: In this state, you are as light as a swallow and can walk on eaves and walls like flying.

Refresh countdown: 167:58:55
This is another state that seems a bit useless at first glance.

For a ninja, walking on eaves and walls like flying is just basic.

But according to the nature of this golden finger, the comments are never discounted.

That is to say...

"My body now is as light as a swallow."

Xingxiaxiu stood up, then flew up, and the feeling came immediately.

It is indeed as light as a swallow.

Using the air step is obviously easier.

"Although it's nowhere near as powerful as Ōnoki's Light and Heavy Rock Technique, it certainly has a significant effect on me."

"The most important thing is that if it is solidified in this way, the state will be eternal. It will not require chakra to maintain and can always be as light as a swallow."

"Besides, it doesn't seem that difficult to solidify this state."

In the dark night, heavy snow is falling, and the stars are shining in the sky.

After a while.

Xingxiaxiu went back to the house to rest.

At nine o'clock in the morning, Xingxia Xiu brought Inuzuka Ling, Aburame Ryoma and Danzo to meet up with them.

In addition to Danzo and some other Root ninjas, there were also more than a dozen wounded.

I just didn't expect Tsunade and the other three to be there too.

After making eye contact with Tsunade, Hoshita Hide and Danzo exchanged greetings, and then Danzo gave the order: "Let's go!"

shhhhhh!
One figure after another disappeared from their original places.

The Root ninjas split into two groups, with Hoshita Hide leading the group and following Danzo in front.

There were two more teams at the end, with Tsunade in the middle, and the wounded.

Because there were wounded, the progress was slow.

We arrived at the border of the Rain Country at noon, rested for two hours and then continued on our journey.

The Fire Nation is much larger than the Rain Nation.

In the evening, we camped in the Land of Fire again.

Although it was cold in the Fire Nation at this time, it had not yet snowed.

However, the role of Xingxiaxiu is still precious.

In the cold wilderness, the group lived in a wooden house with a fireplace.

Roasting by the fire, Jiraiya couldn't help but sigh, "This is the first time I've felt so comfortable on the way to a mission!"

"It would be so great if I could be in the same team with Xiu."

Tsunade glanced at him, "Why don't you join the Root?"

Jiraiya shook his head: "I can't stand that kind of atmosphere."

At this time, Orochimaru said: "Hide-kun probably won't stay in the Root for too long."

Jiraiya and Tsunade were startled by these words, while Minato, who was sitting obediently, seemed to be thinking about something. Jiraiya thought for a moment and smiled, "Indeed."

"It looks like there will be a chance for me to go on missions with Xiu in the future."

"To be honest, I'm a little uncomfortable seeing him wearing a mask."

Namikaze Minato couldn't help but say: "Brother Xiu's temperament was indeed completely different when he became a Root Ninja."

Orochimaru smiled and said, "The Root's requirements are stricter than those of the Anbu, and the missions they carry out are more dangerous."

"Remember Kakuzu?"

Jiraiya's eyes narrowed. "It seems that the S-rank rebel ninja who once assassinated the first Hokage was killed by that guy Xiu."

He looked at Tsunade: "Tsunade, do you know how strong that guy is now?"

Tsunade shook her head, "I'm about the same as you guys. I don't understand his strength."

"But judging from last time, there should be no problem dealing with the Third Tsuchikage at least."

Namikaze Minato was shocked: "In other words, Brother Xiu has already possessed the strength comparable to the Kages of each village?"

"so amazing!"

Hoshita Hide is only six years older than him, and about six years younger than his teacher Jiraiya and others.

Orochimaru said: "That is the power of the First Hokage after all."

"However, Xiujun's own talent is also admirable."

Namikaze Minato nodded in agreement.

This can be seen from the Rasengan technique.

Even without Wood Release, he believed that Hoshita Hide's ability would not be worse than his teacher Jiraiya and others.

the other side.

Inside the wooden house, Xingxia Xiu and Danzo sat opposite each other.

Danzo asked, "You seem to think highly of that Namikaze Minato?"

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "The Sandaime has good vision. Namikaze Minato is very outstanding in all aspects. When you become Hokage in the future, Danzo, he will be a capable general, just like Konoha White Fang."

Danzo said, "He is Hiruzen's man."

Hoshishita Hide emphasized: "Except for the Sarutobi clan, even the Sarutobi clan is not loyal to the Sandaime himself."

"For the vast majority of the village's ninja, their loyalty is to the Hokage and the Will of Fire."

Danzo nodded imperceptibly.

It was because he realized this that he gradually transformed the roots.

So, how can I make Hiruzen...

Danzo couldn't help but have such thoughts in his heart.

When he was alone with Xing Xiaxiu, his ambition would always expand involuntarily.

Perhaps it’s because of Xing Xiaxiu’s equally radical attitude.

Danzo himself didn't even realize this. He looked at Xingxia Xiu and thought to himself: "Is it really possible to let Jia assassinate Hiruzen?"

"If the assassination is successful, this precious chess piece must be discarded to avoid unnecessary trouble."

Thinking of this, Danzo suddenly realized.

Xingxiaxiu is growing too fast.

He can already deal with the Third Tsuchikage.

Well, if it really comes to that, it will probably be difficult to carry out what you want.

Who can solve the problem for him?

"The Wood Release experiment must be accelerated."

Thinking about this, Danzo changed the subject and asked, "How are you and Tsunade doing?"

Xingxia Xiu said: "A solid relationship has been established."

"In addition to Tsunade herself, my subordinates also use the rope tree to strengthen the relationship."

"But if you want to truly take down Tsunade, you still need an opportunity."

Danzo asked directly: "Do you need my help?"

Xingxia Xiu quickly said: "Danzo-sama, it is best to let things take their own course in matters of the heart. If there are too many traces, it might be counterproductive."

Danzo nodded, then asked, "How are Inuzuka Ryo and Aburame Ryoma?"

Xingxia Xiu was confident and said, "Inuzuka Ling's special jonin should be the upper limit, and Aburame Ryoma is worth increasing the training efforts."

"Yesterday he proposed an interesting idea that, if realized, would benefit the entire Aburame clan."

Danzo was surprised: "Oh?"

"what idea?"

Xingxia Xiu recounted what happened yesterday and did not hide the role he played.

Of course, we should show off our achievements at this time.

Danzo nodded after hearing this: "It is indeed an interesting idea."

“But it’s hard to do.”

Hoshita Hide nodded and said: "I believe that Aburame Ryoma can do it. Then, Lord Danzo will have another sharp sword under his command."

Danzo immediately said: "In that case, then you should train him well."

"understand!"

……

At seven in the morning, the team set off again and arrived in Konoha at noon.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, even Xing Xiaxiu was no exception.

After all, humans are not machines and need rest.

After returning to his residence, Xing Xiaxiu immediately washed up, then sent his wooden clone to practice, and then he had a good sleep and did not get up until the evening.

After buying food and sake, Xingxia Xiu walked to Tsunade's house while digesting the memories fed back by the wooden clone.

(End of this chapter)