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

Is it a coastal country?

Mei Terumi took it, and then her face turned green.

“I’ve already told you the location, but since you’re still worried, here’s a map I drew. It’s located in the harbor of that country.”

"Uh, me?"

"I've roughly analyzed the three techniques and have some ideas. Kakashi-sensei, do you have anything to add?"

Using water-style techniques to simulate the effect of a water-gun, combined with the effects of oil-based and fire-style techniques...

Good guy!

This place is not far from the Land of Water; it's a short boat ride away.

Kakashi smiled and said, "Not at all. We have a common goal, and cooperation is the best outcome. If we fight amongst ourselves, it will only make our enemies happy in secret."

Now it's possible.

It's not the first time.

He picked up the second one.

Although it cannot create Jinchūriki, that kind of power might be safer than Jinchūriki.

Forget it.

Chiba nodded and handed over a scroll.

Kakashi bravely picked up the scrolls. These three scrolls were not the original versions from Kirigakure, but rather included some of Chiba's own ideas and improvements.

Once on the ship, they made sure no one was following them before reviewing the situation of their trip to Kirigakure.

Both sides said goodbye.

He used his shadow clone to deal with the Three-Tails, which required some cleanup, so he deliberately didn't reveal the Three-Tails' whereabouts before.

Kakashi had never seen this technique before, so upon seeing its contents, he couldn't help but marvel at the Second Mizukage's power. If someone from the Hozuki clan had been able to learn it, Konoha would have been in real danger during the previous Shinobi World War.

Master Yuan nodded in greeting.

Fortunately.

"The technique is good, but the difference in difficulty between the two is too great. Even the former is at least B-level difficulty, and its power is not necessarily that strong."

"Harbor?"

"Alright, it's been a pleasure working together. See you at the next Chunin Exams!"

Kakashi said, "But it is indeed a very good direction for optimization."

Thinking of the chakra ninja tools that Chiba had traded for, she couldn't help but feel tempted.

Mei Terumi smiled sweetly.

He felt that if he took the scroll, he would be taught a lesson by Chiba again.

"indeed."

but.

"Ah? Elder, this..."

Chiba and his companions left Kirigakure and returned to the shore where Konoha ninjas and ships had been waiting for them.

Since Hozuki Mangetsu's death, the Hozuki clan has not produced a qualified genius for a long time, and no one can master such ninjutsu anymore.

It's a pity, but he understands.

Such ninjutsu requires the user to have an extremely high level of expertise in water transformation techniques, which is impossible for ordinary ninjas to master.

It seems like Chiba is coming over too...

On the next line, Kakashi's expression turned serious.

Below are some improvement ideas.

Old approach.

To split or combine.

With the combination of water clones and oil transformation, one person certainly cannot achieve the effect of the Second Mizukage, so two, three, or even a group of people are needed to work together.

also……

The multiplication of detonating symbols combined with the steaming and violent force.

The main caster needs to master the technique of multiplying the explosive talismans. Even if they cannot communicate with spirits, as long as someone can activate the technique, all the oil and water clones can communicate with each other to achieve continuous explosions.

"Chiba, isn't this a technique only used in large-scale battles?"

Kakashi said seriously.

From the concept of ninjutsu, he gradually understood what Chiba wanted to do.

Oil, water, and fire jutsu.

This is a combination ninjutsu for large-scale operations, specifically designed for large-scale warfare, and who knows, there might be other combinations in the future, such as...

A large-scale explosion of water vapor creates rain clouds.

If the Lightning Release technique is powerful enough, it can be used to create lightning from rain clouds.

Chiba had mentioned this technique before.

"Yes, these are techniques needed for large-scale wars. Normal small team missions don't really require such large-scale explosive ninjutsu."

Chiba did not deny it.

Tenten retorted from the side, "Not necessarily. Ordinary ninjas can't pose a threat to large creatures at all. If they mastered this technique, they could pose a threat to them, and they wouldn't just stand by and watch in critical moments."

"Well, it seems so."

Kakashi pondered it over and over, and it seemed to make sense.

Ordinary ninjas are often powerless against some large ninja beasts.

For example, Bunta and Manda.

On the battlefield, these ninja beasts are deadly weapons, striking fear into the hearts of enemies and inspiring immense pride among their own.

If such large-scale destructive ninjutsu exists, there is no need to be too afraid.

"It's okay not to use it, but it's essential to have it."

"Ah."

Kakashi nodded and said nothing more.

He just felt that Chiba was being too "prepared for a rainy day," but after talking with him, he felt that Chiba's ideas made sense.

As for the third one...

As Chiba had requested, the Great Shark Bullet Technique was merely an add-on.

It's fine to have it, but you won't lose anything if you don't.

There was no need to use the Flying Thunder Formation again on the way back. After they reached the shore, they made their own way to Konoha. When they arrived at the outer edge of the Forest of Death, Chiba looked up at the woods not far away.

then.

"Kakashi-sensei, I need to go back to the research institute for something. Could you please report this to Lady Tsunade for me?"

"A research institute? Okay."

After parting ways with the team, Chiba first walked into the Death Forest for a while, and then quietly turned back towards the direction of the forest he had been looking at.

A moment later, a crow poked its head out from between the trees.

It tilted its head and looked at Chiba.

"You're Itachi's crow, right? Did Itachi send you to deliver a message to me or what?"

"..."

It scrutinized Chiba closely, revealing its other eye.

then.

The crow paused, repeatedly glancing at Chiba.

"Wait a moment, your illusion is ineffective against me. Let me dispel the spell."

Chiba deactivated his own chakra shield.

A few seconds later, the crow fixed its eyes on Chiba.

The Sharingan's tomoe rotated.

Then, a scene appeared in Chiba's mind in the form of an illusion.

"Sasuke has been investigating my situation with Naruto lately. What's going on? Also, the Akatsuki recently gained a new member, Kabuto..."

Has Kabuto successfully joined the Akatsuki organization?

That's very efficient.

However, gaining Akatsuki's approval in the short term is virtually impossible, even with Itachi's help.

Asking Itachi for help might arouse suspicion in both of them.

Chiba thought for a moment, then took out his Sharingan, placed his hand on the crow's left eye, and used his spiritual energy and the pupil power generated by his eye to imitate the other's ability, thus copying the words he was about to say.

Sasuke investigates Itachi and Naruto...

He really didn't expect it.

but.

Thinking about it carefully, it wouldn't affect my plans at all. In fact, if I interfered too much, Obito would notice something was wrong.

Only Sasuke's "pure" nature could make Obito truly trust him; being too shrewd was probably Obito's attitude towards Itachi.

Therefore, he did not explain Sasuke's intelligence gathering, but only said that it was normal for Sasuke to have his own ideas, and the key was Sasuke's own decision.

In summary...

Once the children are older, those who have run away should leave them alone.