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

Chiba's mind was brimming with inspiration.

Seeing Chiba's serious daze, Tsunade knew that Chiba must have fallen into some kind of brainstorming again. She did not interrupt him, but quietly sat in her seat and corrected the documents.

After becoming Hokage, Tsunade realized that becoming Hokage was not easy.

Konoha has a stack of documents every day.

There are many things, big and small, inside, not to mention that now we also need to handle the coordination between various departments, so we are simply too busy to keep up.

Thankfully, it has a silent mode.

While Shizune's talent in medical ninjutsu and taijutsu is relatively average, and it's unlikely she'll reach her level, she's extremely meticulous in handling these kinds of documents and affairs.

The fact that Tsunade can still chat with Chiba relatively easily is largely due to the effect of silence.

Half a day has passed.

Chiba took out a pen and paper and began to write.

Tsunade immediately stopped what she was doing and secretly watched from the side.

Although I know this isn't right, but...

Tsunade couldn't resist her curiosity and wanted to know what technique Chiba had come up with.

She didn't say anything about those few spells, but each one was very useful.

Especially the Flame Bullet Technique.

By utilizing the properties of oil, the flame gains weight, thus accelerating its flight speed.

not only that.

The next upgrade is the Great Fireball—

Oil can explode if it gets hit.

As for sound wave detection, this technique is even more practical.

Chiba was incredibly busy during his trip; he diligently studied ninjutsu wherever he went, unlike me...

Tsunade recalled for a moment.

It seems that whenever I go out, I'm either hiding from debt collectors or on my way to lose money at the casino.

Thinking about it carefully, I realize I really did go too far.

however.

Thinking of the heavy debt she owed to the Third Hokage, Tsunade couldn't help but sigh.

Given my current financial situation, I estimate I'll be able to hold the position of Hokage for several years.

She sighed.

"Go ahead and look, why are you sighing over here? Is my skill really that bad?"

Chiba couldn't help but look at Tsunade strangely.

He had been sighing and lamenting since the beginning. He thought that although his finger gun didn't show any special features yet and was more of a mental test, it shouldn't be so weak as to be unbearable to look at, right?

Tsunade smiled and said, "You misunderstood. I wasn't criticizing you; I just felt that we were very different."

"How to say."

Chiba asked casually as he revised his idea for the finger gun.

Tsunade pondered for a moment and said, "When I travel, I just play around, gamble, borrow money. I only think about ninjutsu when I'm bored."

"Me too."

Chiba answered without hesitation.

Then he picked it up and looked at it.

Ok.

We can now proceed to the testing phase.

"You too? How dare you say that? With all those ninjutsu techniques before, plus this..."

"It will only take two days in total, it won't take much time."

"..."

The watermelon in front of Tsunade floated.

She took a deep breath, and her breathing gradually calmed down.

not angry!

Why get angry with Chiba? Competing with Chiba in ninjutsu is completely pointless.

Tsunade slowly exhaled.

"Alright, how long are you planning to stay?"

Is Teacher Kai in the village?

"just came back."

"I'll go find Teacher Kai."

……

Teacher Kai is exercising.

Chiba didn't go to find him immediately. Instead, he met up with his shadow clone, brought the Nine-Tails back, and then went to the research institute to meet with everyone there.

He left the Nine-Tails outside and spent some time alone with Tenten.

Then, I took the opportunity to explain my idea of ​​sound wave detection in detail.

To explore the conditions underground, one must master sufficient technology for detecting sound waves and use sufficiently precise instruments.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to do so.

Tian Tian readily agreed.

This ninja tool is quite a challenge for her, and even she could learn sound wave detection—

The prerequisite is that ninja tools are developed.

Then, she talked about her recent situation.

Tenten, Kazusa, and Sakura formed a team and have completed several missions so far. The missions are not difficult and they have been able to complete them.

just.

I complain every day, but I still miss the old days sometimes.

She doesn't miss the past...

It's not about a specific person.

Chiba looked into the distance, a smile appearing on his face, and said, "Once I've finished what I need to do, I'll come back and set off with you all again."

"Really?"

"of course."

Chiba nodded.

"It's a deal! Alright, get lost. I need to study ninja tools. I've noticed that I get really busy every time you come over."

Smile every day.

After leaving the research institute, he took Kurama (the Nine-Tails) to find Might Guy.

Actually, there's no need to look for it.

Chiba squatted down somewhere on the outskirts of the village for a while, taking the opportunity to practice and experiment with the finger gun, and improve the way he used it.

just.

Nine-Tails was clearly restless.

Fortunately, Matt Kai appeared at the end of the road at that moment.

He walked upside down, with Xiao Li beside him. The two looked very alike, like...

The Nine-Tailed Fox clone squinted and couldn't help but remark, "Are these two father and son?"

"Although they do look very, very alike, unfortunately they are not. They are master and apprentice, but have no blood relation whatsoever."

"You humans are truly amazing."

Nine-Tails couldn't help but grin.

Two people who are not related by blood are strangely similar, and they happen to meet in Konoha and become master and disciple.

Such a coincidence is truly...

Bizarre.

"Chiba?!?"

Xiao Li shouted in surprise.

Even at this moment, he didn't forget that he was upside down, and he ran over backwards with both hands, looking rather bizarre.

Chiba waved.

With a burst of strength from both hands, Kai suddenly increased his speed using a strange teleportation technique, instantly appearing beside Chiba.

"Hey, you went back to the village? When did that happen?"

"I just got back not long ago, I used the Reverse Spirit Communication Array to get back."

Chiba smiled and looked at Xiao Li, "How's your cultivation going lately?"

"Hehe, it's alright. Just like before, I'm practicing physical skills and strengthening my body. However, Teacher Kai wanted to teach me the breathing activation technique, but I failed to master it."

"Take it easy."

Xiao Li's learning ability is indeed not very strong, but he has perseverance. Moreover, the breathing activation technique is not a difficult technique. Kai's suggestion for Xiao Li to learn it is probably just to help him master the first activation.

To put it simply, it serves as a supplement to the Eight Gates Formation.