Become a god by AFK starting from Naruto

After all, this world is not their homeland, and he doesn't have a deep sense of belonging.

Furthermore, what does it matter to them if these people die because of evil spirits?

Seeing everyone on the field caught in a dilemma, Xingliu couldn't help but sigh.

He gently tapped Shuimen's head; the sound was soft, but everyone present heard it clearly.

"You just graduated from the Ninja Academy, and you've already forgotten everything you learned?" Xingliu's tone carried a hint of dissatisfaction.

Minato rubbed his head, which had been throbbing from the blow, looking completely bewildered.

Seeing this, Xingliu helplessly pointed to the headband on his forehead and asked, "What's your profession?"

“A ninja from Konoha,” Minato replied.

"What are the three basic techniques of a ninja?" Xingliu continued to ask.

A glint flashed in Minato's eyes as he understood what Hoshiryu meant.

He turned to look at the other pillars, who still looked confused, and explained:

"The three basic techniques of a ninja include the Transformation Technique, the Clone Technique, and the Substitution Technique."

Since the demons want Nezuko, we can use the Shadow Clone Technique and the Transformation Technique to make my clones look like Nezuko and deal with them.”

Upon hearing this explanation, the pillars' eyes gradually brightened, and their previously furrowed brows began to relax.

This method can both protect innocent hostages and avoid direct compromise with evil forces, making it a win-win solution.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki gazed at Seiryu and Minato, his gratitude overflowing.

He exclaimed sincerely, "Sir and Minato are truly wise and brave; we admire them greatly."

Minato humbly scratched the back of his head, feeling somewhat unworthy of such praise.

He knew that without Xingliu's clever reminder, he probably wouldn't have been able to come up with such a brilliant plan.

However, he noticed a subtle glint in Xingliu's eyes and immediately had a premonition: this reminder was probably not free.

Sure enough, Xingliu's next words confirmed his guess.

"Your response this time was a bit slow, so the reward after passing the assessment will be reduced by one level."

Xingliu said calmly, "If you want to exchange for an S-rank ninjutsu, you need to exchange it for an A-rank ninjutsu. Do you understand?"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately lowered their heads and replied in a low voice, "Understood."

Kushina, however, was unwilling to accept the punishment so easily.

She walked over to Xingliu, gently took his arm, and said in a coquettish tone, "Teacher Xingliu, please don't be so strict."

"We've only just graduated, so it's inevitable that we'll make mistakes sometimes. Please, be lenient and let us off this time, okay?"

Looking at Kushina's appearance, which was so different from usual, Xingliu couldn't help but feel a little helpless.

Although her coquettishness caught him somewhat off guard, he also realized that her words were not without reason.

So he gently pulled her arm away and said in a calm tone, "Alright, I'll let you off this time. But remember, don't let it happen again."

Upon hearing Seiryu's words, Kushina immediately cheered and jumped for joy: "Long live Seiryu-sensei!"

She then tried to approach Xingliu again, but he skillfully dodged her.

Xingliu gazed at the girl before him, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

As someone who's been through it all, he's no longer a clueless newbie, so he can naturally see Kushina's feelings for him.

However, Kushina was still too young and seemed too immature in every aspect.

Kushina noticed Seiryu's reaction and couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.

Especially when she saw Xingliu glance at her chest and give her a disgusted look, she was so angry that she was practically fuming.

However, when she caught a glimpse of Kanroji Mitsuri's voluptuous figure next to Hoshiryu, she deflated like a punctured balloon.

She unconsciously compared her figure to that of Kanroji Mitsuri, and especially after seeing Mitsuri's milky-white breasts, she couldn't help but let out a silent lament:

"There's no comparison at all! How can it be as big as a human's? This is completely unhealthy!"

Lost in her thoughts, she was completely oblivious to the fact that everyone present had already devised a plan.

They planned to have Minato's shadow clone transform into Nezuko, and have Mushiko take her to exchange with the demon.

The remaining Pillars and Minato, after rescuing the hostages, worked together to defeat the Upper Moon demons.

Chapter 271 Yoshihara's Tour of Guo (Part Two)

With the plan set, everyone quickly got to work.

Apart from the Serpent Pillar and Mist Pillar who remained to protect Kagaya Ubuyashiki, the rest of the group rushed to the scene of the incident.

Xingliu naturally wouldn't miss out on this excitement, and rushed over with them.

During their journey, Xingliu noticed the strange looks that Butterfly kept casting at him.

This puzzled him somewhat, because he didn't have much interaction with this Insect Pillar, and they rarely even had a conversation.

Moreover, Shinobu Kocho's situation is completely different from Mitsuri Kanroji's.

She joined the Demon Slayer Corps not to find a partner, but because of her deep hatred for demons.

Her parents and sister all died tragically at the hands of evil spirits, which made her hatred for ghosts unforgettable.

Although he noticed Shinobu's unusual behavior, Seiryu didn't pay much attention to it.

Let her watch if she wants; it won't hurt her.

However, Shinobu Kocho seemed unable to endure this silent torment any longer.

After hesitating many times, she finally mustered up the courage to walk to Xingliu's side.

"Lord Xingliu, there is something I would like to ask you to do."

Her voice was low, and an indescribable expression appeared on her face.

Xingliu raised his eyebrows slightly, looking at Kocho Shinobu with surprise.

He asked curiously, "Tell me what it is first, then I can consider whether I can agree to it."

Butterfly gritted her teeth and hesitantly voiced her request: "I have heard that you have the ability to resurrect the dead. I beg you to resurrect my sister."

Her cheeks flushed slightly, and her voice trembled: "I'm willing to pay any price, including myself."

However, Xingliu did not respond immediately. Instead, he glanced at her with a contemptuous look and then gestured at her height.

Although his actions did not cause any harm, they were extremely insulting.

Shinobu's cheeks flushed bright red instantly, and the veins on her forehead bulged, clearly indicating that she was trying her best to suppress her inner anger.

However, she managed to force a smile and earnestly said, "I really have to ask Lord Xingliu for this."

Seeing Shinobu's expression, Seiryu also abandoned his playful attitude and said seriously:

Before answering you, could you tell me how you found out about this?

"Kushina told me," Shinobu Kocho revealed her source without hesitation.

Xingliu smiled slightly, thinking to himself that he had just thought so.

Only someone as straightforward and outspoken as Kushina would unintentionally leak such information.

He'd already decided that when he got back, he'd give Kushina a super-extra-best course in sealing techniques.

Of course, all of this is for Kushina's own good, and I believe she will understand.

"Do you know that the rules of your world don't allow the dead to be brought back to life?"

Instead of giving a direct answer, Xingliu asked Shinobu a question.

Shinobu Kocho was completely unaware of this and could only shake her head helplessly.

Xingliu said calmly, "The rules of this world do not allow the dead to be resurrected. Even if I resurrect your sister, she will be taken away again by various accidents."

He paused here, gazing at Shinobu Kocho's pale face, and continued:

"So, do you still want me to resurrect your sister?"

Shinobu fell silent, her inner pain and struggle surging like a tide.

She understood that Xingliu had no reason to deceive her, but her desire to revive her sister was so strong that she was caught in a dilemma, unsure of what to do.

If what Xingliu said is true, even if the sister is resurrected, she will die again.

By then, she didn't know if she could endure that kind of pain a second time.

Thinking of all this, Butterfly's heart was in turmoil, and her thoughts involuntarily returned to what had happened not long ago.

Thanks to the power of the stellar flow, she was able to reunite with her sister and express their longing for each other.

However, the words that Kanao Kocho said to her when she said goodbye still haunt her to this day.

"Don't force yourself, don't give up your life because of me."

"Live well, Shinobu."

Kanao Kocho silently watched over Shinobu Kocho even after her death.

She knew that since her death, Shinobu Kocho had been suppressing her grief and anger, always facing others with a smile.

However, what Kanao Kocho found most unacceptable was that Shinobu Kocho was actually preparing to use herself as bait, injecting a large amount of wisteria poison, intending to perish together with Upper Moon Two, Doma.

This extreme approach caused Kanao Kocho heartache and helplessness. She hoped that her sister could cherish her life and not easily give it up for revenge.

However, Kanao Kocho could not understand that it was the departure of her and her loved ones that plunged Shinobu Kocho into deep despair, leading her to have such thoughts of self-destruction.

Her passing was the final straw that broke Shinobu Kocho's spirit.

At this moment, a myriad of complex emotions clashed and intertwined in Shinobu's heart, making her feel as if her soul was being heavily oppressed by a massive boulder.

She murmured involuntarily, "Sister, letting me live is truly a curse of love."

Tears welled up in her eyes, but she knew that the upcoming battle would not allow her to show any weakness.

So she took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down and get back into peak fighting condition.

Seiryu keenly caught Shinobu Kocho's soliloquy, and he finally understood why she had suddenly come to find him.