Naruto: From Kushina Uzumaki onwards, a traitor

Qianyu bowed and said, "Yes, thank you, Lord Shuo Mao!"

Chiba and Kakashi left Sakumo Hatake's room.

Kakashi still remembered what Chiba had said before: when they arrived in the Land of Grass, he would teach him that amazing Total Concentration Breathing technique.

Kakashi anxiously asked Chiba to teach him breathing techniques.

Chiyu looked at the eager Kakashi and a subtle smile appeared on her face: "Kakashi, your mask should be quite breathable, right?"

Kakashi was a little puzzled as to why Chiba was asking this, and replied, "It is quite breathable."

After half an hour.

"Teacher Qianyu, I can't breathe!"

Kakashi's mask was stuffed with several layers of cloth by Chiyu, making it extremely difficult to breathe.

Kakashi is now struggling to breathe normally, as if someone is choking him.

Qianyu's smile was somewhat wicked: "Can't stand it already? Well, you're in for a rough time. From now on, you'll have to wear this mask the whole time. You can't take it off unless I tell you to."

Kakashi was confused: "Huh? Do I have to wear it even when I sleep?"

Chiyu explained to Kakashi, "Of course, didn't I introduce the breathing technique to you before? It requires you to make your blood absorb a lot of oxygen in a short period of time, thereby improving your bodily functions."

At your current level, you're still far from being able to absorb enough oxygen to improve your bodily functions, so the first step is to train your cardiovascular strength.

However, you still have time to rest...

Kakashi's eyes lit up as he looked at Chiyu expectantly.

Qianyu said with a smile, "You can still pick some while you're eating or drinking."

Kakashi immediately deflated: "What is this? What kind of rest time is this?"

Chiyu ruffled Kakashi's hair: "Alright, let's let you get used to it today. We'll start the reconnaissance mission tomorrow. Don't think you can take off your mask just because I'm not around. If I find out, you're in trouble."

Kakashi couldn't help but shudder at Chiyu's words.

Kakashi immediately assured him, "Don't worry, Senba-sensei, I absolutely won't pick it!"

"Alright, then go do whatever you need to do."

Chiyu turned and left. A ninja found Chiyu; he was sent by Hatake Sakumo to arrange a room for him.

After the ninja led Chiba to a room, Chiba asked, "Do you have a map of the Land of Grass?"

"Yes, here it is."

The ninja took out a map of the Land of Grass from his ninja tool bag and handed it to Chiba.

"Thank you."

Qianyu took the map, turned around, went into the room, and closed the door.

The ninja stood at the door of Chiba's room, his mouth slightly open, his mind somewhat confused.

What are you doing?!

He didn't say he would give the map to Qianyu; he just showed it to him.

Did you even consider his feelings when you took his map like that?!

The ninja left dejectedly, too embarrassed to ask Chiyu for the map back.

It's just a map; I can just go get another one.

Back in her room, Chiba carefully examined the map of the Land of Grass.

Based on Chiba's previous speculation, Karin's mother had not yet joined Kusagakure, but should be living somewhere within the Land of Grass.

The Land of Grass is small, but finding someone within it is still quite difficult.

However, excluding certain areas can significantly narrow down the scope.

The first village to be eliminated is naturally Kusagakure.

After that, the strongholds of Konoha and Iwagakure were eliminated, which greatly narrowed down the scope.

However, Chiba is unsure whether Karin's mother is living in seclusion or with someone else, so finding Karin's mother will be a huge undertaking.

Chiyu began marking on the map, crossing out places that were unlikely to be there.

The next day.

After washing up, Chiba prepared to leave with Kakashi to carry out the mission while searching for Karin's mother.

As soon as she opened the door, Qianyu stared at the ground, her eyes widening in surprise.

Kakashi was lying on the ground, his forehead covered in cold sweat and his skin extremely pale.

It's clearly caused by lack of oxygen.

Kakashi said weakly, "Chiba-sensei, I feel so dizzy right now, I have no strength at all, and I can't breathe. Can I take it off for a while?"

Chiyu squatted down in front of Kakashi and said the coldest words in the gentlest tone: "No, you have to overcome your current state, instead of waiting for it to overcome you. So, there's no room for discussion. We have to go on a mission right now. Stand up and come with me."

Kakashi rolled his eyes, muttering to himself that Chiba was a demon. Even after all that, didn't he have any pity at all?

Chapter 98 Kakashi's Frustration

"Hurry up and keep up!"

"Didn't you eat?"

"If you don't catch up, you won't get to eat later!"

Chiyu walked slowly ahead, while Kakashi gritted his teeth and swayed as he tried his best to keep up with her.

Kakashi was now following Chiba solely on sheer willpower, and had no energy left to speak.

Kakashi was full of complaints.

They really didn't treat him like a human being.

No training intensity is this high from the very beginning.

The intensity doesn't seem high, but what kind of behavior is it to prevent people from breathing properly?!

In my current state, even walking is difficult; I feel dizzy and lightheaded. How can I train?

After walking for a while, Chiyu stopped and said something that sounded like heavenly music to Kakashi.

"Let's rest for a while."

Kakashi immediately collapsed to the ground, trying to breathe deeply, but because of the mask, the more he tried to breathe, the more suffocated he became.

Qianyu reminded her, "Adjust your breathing, take slow and rhythmic long breaths, so that your breathing will be calm."

Kakashi slowly adjusted his breathing, and after gradually calming down, he finally composed himself.

Qianyu asked, "How are you feeling?"

Kakashi complained, "It feels awful!"

Qianyu smiled and said, "Although only one day has passed, you are in much better condition than yesterday. You should be able to feel it yourself."

Kakashi sensed it carefully, and it really was true.

Yesterday I really couldn't breathe, but now, although the feeling of suffocation is still there, I can breathe slowly on my own.

Qianyu explained, "You are currently in the process of adapting. Since it's just the beginning, the changes will be very obvious. As long as you can breathe normally while wearing this thickened mask, then you've succeeded and will be able to inhale a large amount of oxygen in a short period of time."

Kakashi asked in surprise, "It's that simple?"

Chiyu looked at Kakashi, whose skin was pale, with a subtle expression: "Is it really that simple?"

"Uh..." Kakashi quickly corrected himself, "Not simple, not simple at all!"

Kakashi thought that the dizziness must have been caused by lack of oxygen, which made him think a beat slower and that's why he said something like "It's that simple".

It's not simple at all, okay?

When breathing returns to normal, it doesn't mean it's over.

As per Chiyu's request, breathing should be the same as usual, which must mean that even during battle, it should be the same as usual.

Normal breathing and breathing during battle are two different things.

In fact, Kakashi now believes that this breathing technique can make the blood absorb a large amount of oxygen in a short period of time, thus greatly increasing physical abilities in an instant.

Because at that time, his cardiopulmonary function must have been very strong.

Qianyu got up from the ground and said, "I've rested enough, let's continue."

Kakashi said with a wry smile, "So fast? Can we rest a little longer?"

Chiyu refused without hesitation, saying, "No way. I'm going to exploit you now. If we run into Iwa ninja later, I'm planning to let you go first."

"what?"

Kakashi was confused.

Are we going to make him fight when we encounter Iwa ninja later?

In his current state, isn't he just like a fish on a chopping board, completely at the mercy of others?

Is such high strength necessary?

Kakashi had always hoped to receive a mission to fight against ninjas.

But now, Kakashi has never wished so much not to encounter enemies.

But what you fear most is what comes to pass.

Qianyu suddenly stopped in her tracks.

"There are three ninjas at the three o'clock position. This area is where our Konoha ninjas and Iwa ninjas meet, so it's basically confirmed that they are Iwa ninjas. Let's go, Kakashi."

Kakashi looked at Chiba in disbelief: "Chiba-sensei, are you really going to send me out in this condition?"

Chiyu glanced at Kakashi and said, "Do you think I'm joking? I've said it before, I prefer to teach in real combat, so unless you're going to get killed, I absolutely won't make a move."

Kakashi's eyes widened: "No way? You're going to make me fight three against one?!"