Konoha's Hextech Ninja

"That's about it. If it weren't for Senior Kosuke taking care of those two Jonin, we would have been in serious trouble."

Yagami Yoruichi said this, but in his heart he didn't think that two Root Jonin could be much trouble.

Even before synthesizing the [Demon Cutter], his own strength was no less than that of a Jonin; the only thing he lacked was combat experience.

With the addition of Kakashi Hatake and Inaha Uchiha, two exceptional Jonin-level 'helpers,' they have a very good chance of winning against two Jonin.

Besides, even if you can't win, can't you at least run away?

“That Danzo guy…” Jiraiya’s face darkened.

He was a typical idealist who couldn't stand people like Danzo Shimura who used underhanded methods.

In particular, kidnapping the village's geniuses and brainwashing them into tools violated his bottom line.

But he also knew how 'tolerant' his teacher, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was of Danzo Shimura.

"You've already talked to the old man about this, right? What did he say?" Jiraiya asked Tsunade.

"Remove Danzo from his post and send him to reflect on his actions in seclusion," Tsunade said casually. "However, given the old man's style, he'll probably find an excuse to release Danzo after a while and have him take over Root again."

This kind of thing has happened before.

Jiraiya recalled what happened during the Second Shinobi World War and frowned: "The old man was too lenient with Danzo."

“I can’t be bothered with other things, but if someone bullies my student, I won’t let him off so easily.”

Tsunade changed the subject, asking, "How long will you stay in the village this time?"

"I'll leave soon. The war is basically over, and the village doesn't need another Jonin like me..." Jiraiya was saying when Tsunade interrupted him: "Going to find some prophetic child again? You trust those toads that much?"

"The Toad Sage wouldn't lie to me. He said there's a Child of Prophecy, so he must exist! Even if I search the entire ninja world, I will find him!" Jiraiya said confidently.

Tsunade glanced at Jiraiya but didn't argue with him about the topic.

It concerns one's personal ninjutsu and beliefs; there's no way to change someone else's perception.

"Let me make this clear first, I'm not going to help you with the troubles in the Land of Rain." Tsunade picked up her wine glass and said, "I'm gambling and drinking every day now, living a very carefree life, so I'm not going to go looking for trouble."

Trouble in the Land of Rain?

Could it be related to Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan?

Yagami Yoruichi took note of this.

However, the two changed the subject and stopped talking about it, which made Yagami Yoruichi somewhat disappointed.

Yoruichi Yagami couldn't get a word in edgewise during their conversation and could only sit quietly to the side, burying her head in her rice.

Suddenly, Jiraiya's attention turned to Yagami Yoruichi, and he said, "Your name is Yagami Yoruichi? I've heard of your reputation as a genius, even though I just returned to the village."

"I do have some talent in ninjutsu," Yagami Yoruichi said with a confident expression.

Having created a persona of a genius, it's natural to make good use of it.

If we can get some benefit from Jiraiya, that would be the best outcome.

“You are Tsunade’s student, so you must have a good talent for Yang Release.” Jiraiya rummaged in his pocket for a while and took out a scroll, handing it to Yoruichi Yagami: “This technique is one I created myself, consider it a gift for us. I will be staying in the village for a while, so feel free to ask me if you have any questions.”

"Aren't you going to find your prophesied child?" Tsunade glanced at Jiraiya, but did not stop him from giving Yagami Yoruichi a ninjutsu.

“Minato is developing a new technique and asked for my help.” Jiraiya scratched his head and said with a smile, “He has been developing this technique for more than two years and still has no clue. I plan to help him develop the new technique before I leave.”

Minato Namikaze?

Developing new technologies?

The name 'Rasengan' immediately popped into Yagami Yoruichi's mind.

Judging from Jiraiya's words, Minato Namikaze hasn't developed the Rasengan yet?

Wouldn't that make my own Rasengan an 'original' creation?

So I was the creator of the Rasengan?

Countless thoughts flashed through Yagami Yoruichi's mind as she pondered how to 'clean up' her Rasengan and use it openly and legitimately.

Having been in this world for so long, Yagami Yoru learned the Rasengan long ago, but he never dared to use it because he didn't know the specific time and progress of Minato Namikaze's development of the Rasengan, and was afraid of being accused of 'stealing ninjutsu'.

But since Minato Namikaze hadn't developed the Rasengan yet, using it himself would at most result in a clash of ideas in developing ninjutsu, and wouldn't involve 'stealing'.

However, it seems that Minato Namikaze's development of the Rasengan was inspired by the 'Tailed Beast Ball'.

Given my age and experience, it's impossible for me to have ever seen a Tailed Beast Ball, and theoretically, I shouldn't even know what a Tailed Beast is.

We need to think carefully about how to tell a plausible story about the development of the 'Rasengan'.

Regardless, the fact that Minato Namikaze hadn't yet mastered the 'Rasengan' ninjutsu was good news for Yoruichi Yagami.

As long as you tell a plausible story, you can legitimately 'whitewash' the Rasengan and turn it into your own ninjutsu.

Even if some setbacks occur in the middle, with Tsunade as their teacher, it's easy to get by.

As Yagami Yoruichi pondered this, she opened the ninjutsu scroll given to her by Jiraiya and discovered a technique called 'Ninjutsu - Needle Jizo'.

The effect is to make hair grow longer and harder, which can be used for defense or extended to attack enemies.

Another ninjutsu, "Lion's Mane Technique," is a further development and extension of this ninjutsu, and it is also recorded in the scroll.

It's called one ninjutsu, but it's actually two.

"So it's through stimulating hair growth using Yang Release? The principle isn't complicated, but to achieve a level comparable to ninja tools, the requirements for the nature transformation of Yang Release are very high."

Yoruichi Yagami had learned some basic medical ninjutsu and had some understanding of Yang Release. After only a cursory glance at the principles, she was able to roughly figure out where the difficulty of this ninjutsu lay.

These two ninjutsu may seem a bit quirky, but if you master them well enough, they are extremely valuable in actual combat.

It is even more difficult to defend against than the regular Five Elements Ninjutsu, and sometimes it can have a surprising effect.

For Yoruichi Yagami, the value of these two ninjutsu was definitely no less than that of Tobirama Senju's special water-style ninjutsu.

Yagami Yoruichi quickly thanked Jiraiya.

"Hahaha, Tsunade and I are teammates after all. Since Tsunade has taken on a disciple, it's only right that I give her a small gift. No need to thank me for such a small thing!" Jiraiya laughed heartily.

Tsunade, however, emphasized from the side, "Not a disciple, just a student!"

"I'm still just a student, but I'll work hard to earn my teacher's approval," Yagami Yoruichi replied with a smile.

Tsunade raised an eyebrow, glaring at him, and said, "You're still a long way from gaining my approval, kid!"

"It seems you two have a pretty good relationship, even better than I imagined." Jiraiya said to Tsunade with a pleased look, "Seeing you like this, I'm relieved."

Jiraiya clearly meant well, but his fatherly tone made Tsunade clench her fists: "Jiraiya, do you want to get beaten up again?!"

"Eh?! I was wrong, I was wrong!" Jiraiya had no idea what he had said that angered Tsunade, but he didn't want to get another beating from Tsunade's iron fist, so he quickly apologized.

"Jiraiya really is a bit of a ditz, no wonder he hit it off with Naruto," Yagami Yoruichi thought to herself.

Two eccentric idealists seem out of place in this world.

But it is precisely this incongruity that makes it so precious.

The meal ended amidst the bickering between Jiraiya and Tsunade.

"Weren't you going to help Minato develop ninjutsu? You can go now, Yoruichi and I still have things to talk about." Tsunade started to shoo him away, not forgetting to extort some money from Jiraiya: "Remember to settle the bill!"

"I just paid off your gambling debts, so I don't have much money left," Jiraiya muttered to himself as he took out his wallet to pay the bill.

Tsunade frowned upon hearing Jiraiya's mutterings, but for the sake of money, she held back and said to Yagami Yoruichi with an unfriendly expression, "Let's go, let's talk about Root."

"Yes, teacher." Yagami Yoruichi quickly followed.

"How much do you know about the Root?" Tsunade asked.

"Senior Kosuke told me a few things, but not much," Yagami Yoruichi said. "It is said that Root is a department that trains personnel for the Anbu, but after expanding in recent years, its sphere of influence has become larger and larger, and it often does things beyond its authority."

"That's about it. What that old guy Danzo liked most was to forcibly take away talented children, brainwash and train them from a young age, and turn them into tools of Root."

Tsunade stared at Yoruichi Yagami and warned, "If anyone tries to recruit you into Root, never agree!"

"Yes, teacher!" Yagami Yoruichi quickly replied, "I will follow you to learn, teacher, and I definitely won't go to Root!"

“That Danzo guy doesn’t like following the rules. I’ve already spoken to the old man about it, but given his personality, he might not be able to control Danzo.” Tsunade continued to warn, “Don’t leave the village for the time being. He won’t dare to act openly in the village. If he comes looking for trouble again, tell me immediately.”

“Yes, teacher.” Yagami Yoru nodded and said, “Teacher, my teammates Kakashi and Inahikasa will also tell their families about the Root attack. I arranged to meet them at the training ground tonight. Kosuke-senpai will also be there.”

Tsunade glanced at Yoruichi Yagami.

Although she disliked getting involved in politics, she was quite perceptive in this area and immediately understood the hidden meaning behind Yagami Yoruichi's words.

Sakumo Hatake, the Uchiha clan, Kosuke Maruboshi, and himself.

Although none of them are members of Konoha's top leadership or core decision-making body, each of them wields considerable influence.

If they unite, even the Hokage cannot be ignored.

Is this kid trying to force the emperor to abdicate?

Chapter 91 What is the Will of Fire?

What do you want to do?

Instead of guessing for herself, Tsunade directly asked Yoruichi Yagami for her thoughts.

"Teacher, let's talk at your house." Yagami Yoruichi didn't answer immediately, but instead walked towards the Senju clan's territory.

Tsunade frowned but said nothing, and followed Yagami Yoruichi home.

“Now you can tell me, there won’t be any ANBU watching here.” Tsunade guessed Yagami Yoruichi’s concerns and spoke directly.

"I want to ask you, teacher, what's your opinion on the 'Will of Fire'?" Yagami Yoruichi asked Tsunade.

What are your thoughts on the Will of Fire?

Tsunade was taken aback.

Her grandfather, the First Hokage Hashirama Senju, first proposed the "Will of Fire," and it has been revised and improved by three Hokage since then. She is a firsthand witness to this.

But instead of answering Yagami Yoruichi's question, she said impatiently, "Just say what you have to say!"

"The history of Konoha that I saw in my teacher's library was different from what I learned at the Ninja Academy."

Yoruichi Yagami shook her head and said, "According to the history in the books in my teacher's house, the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, founded Konoha in order to protect the villagers and children, quell the chaos, and put forward the concept of 'Will of Fire'. His original intention was to prevent children from having to fight on the battlefield when they were young, and to protect the future."

"The Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, founded the Ninja Academy to further promote the 'Will of Fire' and provide children with a better education and training."