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

"Oh? You think I'm testing you?"

"Isn't that right? I believe that if you were me, you would make the same choice."

Chapter 42 What did you see in the Fire Temple?

"Well, anyway, I don't like kids who are too smart; they're really hard to fool. So let's take on a C-rank mission."

Kakashi's expression instantly returned to its previous gentleness.

He took a few steps forward, glanced at the mission panel, scratched his head, and said, "Level C is indeed not difficult. After this test, I think Level B is also worth considering."

"Lord Kakashi, stop joking,"

The Chunin in charge of issuing the missions turned pale.

"Hiraga, it's just a B-rank mission. You graduated at twelve years old, and you still went straight to the battlefield to kill ninjas, didn't you?"

Kakashi yawned.

"This is different."

"Alright, I'll go find the Hokage. You all wait here for me a moment."

It's better to go directly to the third generation.

Chiba tilts his head—

Chiba didn't explain.

He walked over.

Chiba's expression was strange as he nodded slightly in response.

Men with this kind of scent are rare in Konoha.

"I'll be in the lobby. You all wait here. I'll come over when the teacher arrives."

advise?

What makes you think I don't want to take B-level roles?

We were just being cautious verbally because we were worried our teammates would get too cocky.

"That's right, as expected of a famous genius. B-rank missions are extremely dangerous. Even a regular Chunin team sometimes encounters enemies that wipe out the entire team."

Kakashi had no interest in arguing with him, and he knew that the other party's opinion didn't count.

"Hey? The teacher told us to wait here, where are you going?"

Hiraga nodded repeatedly and shook hands excitedly, "So you must try to persuade Lord Kakashi."

"Don't get too excited. Although B-rank missions usually only involve ordinary ninjas, there are always exceptions. After all, rogue ninjas are unpredictable and a lot of information is inaccurate."

He had previously thought that Kakashi, being a seasoned Jonin, would surely know the rules, but he never expected that the most steady person would be this young genius.

Moonlight and gauze weren't much better.

Asuma must have used illusion magic, because Tenten, Tsukiko, and Sasa didn't have strong senses and didn't notice anything unusual.

Every day, when she saw Chiba walking away, she would immediately grab him.

Tian Tian couldn't contain her excitement as she looked at Qian Ye, her rosy cheeks trembling.

Asma, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, waved to him from a distance in the corner.

Just as they were about to pull Tenten and Kazusa aside, a strong smell of smoke drifted over from afar.

A Rank B mission is the only way to actually fight a ninja!

Asma huddled in the corner, took a deep drag on his cigarette, then patted the floor beside him, gesturing for him to sit down.

Chiba's expression was strange.

"Is that a clone outside?"

"Yeah, phew~ it's all your fault, you little brat, always doing things your way, making me have to put on this show!"

Asma was quite angry.

He doesn't mind exchanging ninjutsu, but why does he still perform "exceeding limits" taijutsu outside?

Taishe is dead!

"Ahem, Asuma-senpai, you can't blame me for this. I just offered a suggestion instead of having the Third Hokage invite you to be a shill."

Chiba fanned away the smoke with his hand.

"Old man, you really are... But to be fair, your skills are indeed quite good."

Asma put out the cigarette.

"If I'm not mistaken, there's an even stronger version of this physical technique, isn't there?"

"Yes, according to Kakashi-sensei, the complete version is close to the Open Gate state, and its duration is even stronger than the Open Gate state, but it is very difficult to learn."

Chiba nodded.

Asuma wasn't as neurotic as Might Guy, nor did he have as many perverse tastes as Kakashi. Aside from the occasional exposure to secondhand smoke, things were generally quite harmonious.

He smiled slightly, slowly exhaled, and said, "Di Lu said he wants you to help improve the sealing iron wall?"

"Yes, their sealing barrier is useful, but not entirely. I think there's room for improvement."

Chiba said.

What is it about the Fire Temple that you've taken a fancy to?

Asuma suddenly blurted out a sentence.

Chiba was taken aback, and after a moment of surprise, he said, "Asuma-senpai, why would you think that?"

"Hehehe."

Asma glanced at it, then curled his lip in disdain. "You're not a selfish person; on the contrary, you're selfless most of the time, but you have an extraordinary thirst for knowledge."

"Uh, is it that obvious?"

Chiba didn't intend to hide it.

The skills of the Immortal Clan are not ordinary ninjutsu. If he wants to learn them, he will definitely have to continue to contact Jiraiya and Asuma.

Jiraiya didn't know him, so he didn't know what he was thinking, but the Jonin of Konoha must know a lot about him, especially since Asuma was the Third Hokage's son.

Asuma chuckled softly and said, "What the old man said means you must have your eye on something from the Fire Temple."

"Tsk, he himself is too embarrassed to ask you to be used as a tool. Asuma-senpai, if it were me, I definitely wouldn't tolerate it!"

Chiba had a "I'm thinking of you" expression on his face.

Asuma glanced at it, then softly uttered a "Tch".

He paused for a moment, poked at his finger, and asked, "What is it that you've got your eye on? I need to think about how to talk to Di Lu. He's my friend, after all; I can't let him down."

"I want the knowledge of the immortals."

Having heard Asuma say this much, Chiba could no longer mince words and directly stated his needs.

Obviously.

Asma was not surprised by the answer.

"Difficult to handle."

Asuma instinctively reached for a cigarette, but remembering that Chiba didn't like them, he didn't take out a lighter. He just put it in his mouth and took a puff before saying, "That's the Fire Temple's protective ritual."

“I don’t need the complete techniques, just the basic knowledge. They can see it as an investment. They can teach me some of the knowledge of the immortals, and I will create some techniques and teach them to them. It’s a win-win situation.”

Chiba patiently explained.

The old man, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, nodded slightly.

No one can deny Chiba's talent. If he were given the knowledge of a Celestial, he could certainly create many powerful techniques, but those are the secret techniques of the Fire Temple...

Although he can do it too.

Asuma pondered for a long time before saying, "I'll ask for you."

"Then please!"

Chiba clasped his hands together.

Asma waved his hand and said, "It's nothing. As you said, it's mutually beneficial. If I could make the decision, I would definitely have agreed."

"Great! I'm counting on you for this. If it works out, I'll never forget your help!"

Chiba gave a thumbs up.

"I do have something to ask you."

Asuma sat up, unusually serious. "I've been back in Konoha for a while now. I might have to lead a class next year. Can you come and help me out then?"

"Huh? Me?"

"Yes, Kakashi said you have a lot of clever ideas. I've been thinking about it, and you're the only one who can handle that kid."

Asuma said.

"You're bringing Nara Shikamaru?"

"Kakashi is right, you're really full of clever ideas. You figured it out before I even said anything."

Asma gave it a thumbs up.

Chiba's lips twitched slightly: "We'll see when the time comes. If I have time, I can help you plan an exam, but I can't say for sure that I can fool Shikamaru."

"It's okay, anyway, he's definitely better than me."

Chapter 43 A Request from the Land of Iron

Hokage Building.