Konoha: Unable to learn ninjutsu, they had to develop their own.

After all, they were from the same clan, and now only Sasuke remained. Anyone who heard that would be afraid.

White Stone is not afraid.

"There is indeed a netherworld in this world, so performing rituals to help the deceased should be somewhat useful."

The previous agreement was not empty words; the conditions from the Fire Temple were indeed much more lenient, so there was no need to go back to discuss it, and the previous procedures were skipped.

"Elder Baishi, I'm just a figurehead, please don't stand on ceremony!"

Chiba said, "There's nothing new to create right now, so I probably won't be able to bring any revenue to your temple in that regard."

Shiraishi didn't think too much about it; he simply thought the place was nice.

Chiba waited on the side.

As dusk fell and the sun set, the old monk put away his wooden fish, stood up, and clasped his hands together, saying, "Greetings, Abbot!"

pity.

Both of these identities fully meet the requirements.

Chiba nodded in agreement.

"It's alright. You are our host. Since you approve of him and he was once the captain of Konoha's ANBU, you should be able to trust him."

Elder Shiraishi pointed in the direction of Kyoto.

Shiraishi shook his head.

"It's hard to say whether we can get up or not; it depends on what the adults over there think."

The temples in the ninja world have slightly different beliefs and systems, and he didn't mind mentioning these.

He wasn't worried about low returns, but rather that the other party might be a spy or weak, and that he might be caught and have his secrets leaked.

Elder Baishi stroked his beard and laughed heartily.

"Elder Shiraishi, the real reason I came here is to discuss with you whether I can teach the current captain the secrets of Sage Chakra."

Chiba understands.

The water is sparkling and beautiful.

Chiba Naomichi's purpose in coming.

Elder Baishi sighed, "I also plan to build a temple on this land in the future and expand to the other side."

"Yes, the sins committed here are too heavy. I think I can still recite scriptures to help to deliver the dead, but whether it will be effective is hard to say."

"The scenery here is quite nice, and the natural energy is only slightly less than that of the Death Forest."

Chiba sat down first, and then he sat down.

Chiba breathed a sigh of relief.

Upon arriving here, Chiba saw Shiraishi sitting by the lake, tapping a wooden fish and chanting scriptures, looking more like a monk than he had at the temple.

at present……

He chose this location on his own initiative.

really.

"Given your help to the Fire Temple, this is only right."

"I hope so. The Uchiha clan was once a prestigious and powerful clan in the ninja world, but times have changed and now only ruins remain. Alas!"

Bai Shi pondered for a moment and said, "This person is the team leader in charge of hosting. I wonder what his strength and identity are?"

The third generation and the earthly branch are probably busy with this matter recently, but I don't think I need to worry about it too much.

The Fire Temple had been neutral until now, but it has suddenly sided with Konoha. If there is no explanation, the Daimyo's forces may react with some strong emotions.

After settling his personal matters, Chiba asked, "I heard you deliberately chose this side?"

of course.

"He used to be the captain of the Anbu. Now he has stepped down and replaced Kakashi-sensei as the Jonin leading my team. He is both very strong and a good person."

Captain of the Dark Guard, Jonin.

Chiba and Shiraishi talked about the moon reflecting on the lake.

Shiraishi smiled, then pointed to the small futon beside him, gesturing for Chiba to sit down.

The other side is like the underworld.

Chiba gazed at the dark ruins in the distance, sighed softly, and then quietly bid farewell to Elder Shiraishi.

The old monk wanted to stay here, but he didn't want to at all.

and.

Who knows, if Sasuke comes back, he might cause trouble with Shiraishi again; he can't be sure what will happen next.

Chiba offered a reminder, but Shiraishi didn't take it to heart.

……

The next day, Chiba went out of his house and took a walk around the streets.

He's looking for that couple.

I searched for quite a while—

When Chiba arrived at the bottom of the Hokage Building, he saw the two people chatting and laughing at the entrance, seemingly waiting for others.

Is this a mission to be accepted?

"Asuma-senpai, Kurenai-senpai, you two get along well."

Chiba waved from afar.

"Ahem, you misunderstood. I just wanted to ask Hong about illusion magic."

Asuma coughed lightly, interrupting Chiba's strange small talk.

Chiba smiled slightly and said, "I don't think you got together because of my suggestion, did you?"

"We were just exchanging ninjutsu techniques."

Kurenai Yuhi looked around.

That brat is so impolite.

she thought to herself.

"Yes, I misunderstood. So, Asuma-senpai, you wouldn't mind if I spoke with Kurenai-senpai alone, would you?"

Chiba looked at Asuma.

He'd better be cultivating, otherwise, after a while, he'll check his progress in Sage Mode, and if he doesn't pass...

Let Asma feed him insects and giant ants for a week straight.

Asuma looked at Kurenai and said, "I'll go check on Ino; she's been reading at the Hokage Building lately."

"Okay, I also need to take Shino and the others on a mission, so I don't have much free time today."

The evening sun rose gently nodded.

The two parted.

Chiba and Kurenai walked to the side of the Hokage Building—

There are far fewer people coming and going here.

"Senior Kurenai, I've heard that you're a renowned genjutsu expert in Konoha, so I have a question about ninjutsu that I'd like to ask you. You can propose your terms for the transaction as you see fit."

Chiba said.

After thinking for a moment, Kurenai Yuhi shook her head and said, "You want to ask your own question, right? I might not be able to answer it."

"I've been thinking about techniques to defend against illusions lately. My initial idea is to use mental power and mental energy to form a protective layer."

Chiba began to demonstrate.

Kurenai used her senses to check on Chiba's condition, but...

She frowned and asked doubtfully, "Your technique can also block perception?"

The state of being so close yet unable to sense any chakra.

This ability is definitely not just simple breath control.

"It has the effect of isolating one's aura. Now, it should be considered a byproduct of my ninjutsu testing."

Chiba said.

"I see. So, Chiba-kun wants me to use illusion magic to help test the protective effects and give some advice, is that right?"

Kurenai Yuhi understood what Chiba meant.

Using mental power and mental energy to defend against illusions is indeed a peculiar idea, but it is probably not easy to achieve.

She thought about it again and again.

"I think we can test the attack with ordinary illusion magic first."

"it is good."

Chiba nodded, indicating that she should start trying.

Kurenai Yuhi forms hand seals.

The next moment, Chiba clearly felt a sudden sluggishness in front of him.

Are you under a spell?

He seemed to be deep in thought, and then he saw a dark shadow appear before him. Immediately afterward, the entire Leaf Village trembled, and houses and rocks turned into rolling waves that surged in.

Uh.

This must be the scene of Pain destroying Konoha.

The Naraku-sight Technique?

Chiba seemed lost in thought.