Konoha's Hextech Ninja

Who knows how long it will be before we meet again after this parting?

"However, it's hard to change the teacher's mind."

Yagami Yoruichi sighed, forcing himself to stop thinking about it.

Although keeping Tsunade in Konoha would be more beneficial for Yoruichi Yagami.

However, Yoruichi Yagami did not want Tsunade to make a decision against her will for her sake.

"Leaving... is fine too."

Yagami Yoruichi stared at the ceiling, his mind gradually going blank, his thoughts drifting off somewhere.

It wasn't until dawn that Yagami Yoruichi finally drifted off to sleep.

When I got out of bed, Tsunade had already left.

On the living room table were the key to the Thousand Hands Clan's territory, a sealing scroll, and a talisman.

Yagami Yoruichi put away the key and opened the sealing scroll.

A long sword with a scabbard fell out, along with a note with a message from Tsunade, claiming that this famous sword, named 'Kusanagi Sword,' was a 'gift' to Yagami Yoruichi as her apprenticeship present.

As for the talisman, it is the spell required to enter the library's barrier. Without it, one would be blocked by the barrier constructed by the sealing spell.

"The Kusanagi Sword...it looks like Sasuke's. Where did you get this, teacher?"

Yagami Yoruichi examined the straight-bladed Kusanagi sword before him, shook his head slightly, stopped thinking about it, and put the Kusanagi sword away again.

Subsequently, Yagami Yoruichi created several shadow clones to stay at home, studying the sealing techniques left by Tsunade and Tobirama Senju's Water Release training notes.

The main body, however, acted as if nothing had happened and went to train with Kurenai Yuhi and Rin Nohara.

Tsunade's departure caused no ripples in Konoha.

Even fewer people know about this.

Even those who realized that Tsunade was no longer in Konoha simply assumed that she had gone on a mission or had some personal business to attend to.

Except for a very few people, no one could have imagined that Tsunade's departure this time meant she had no intention of returning to Konoha.

The shadow of war did not disappear with Tsunade's departure.

In the blink of an eye, several months have passed.

In the past few months, Yagami Yoruichi has not gone on any missions and has been staying in the village to train.

The Yin Seal and the Flying Thunder God Technique were subsequently mastered by Yagami Yoruichi.

The former allows Yoruichi Yagami to store 100,000 points of chakra, which she can unleash when needed.

For ninjas with scarce chakra, the extra chakra provided by the 'Yin Seal' can greatly enhance their strength.

This is true even for most Kage-level ninjas whose chakra reserves are not particularly high.

Unfortunately, Yoruichi Yagami herself had a huge amount of chakra.

The extra 100,000 points of chakra were merely a minor, albeit decisive, contribution to Yoruichi Yagami's life.

In just a few months, thanks to the attribute cycle growth of the Emperor Ruitian template, Yagami Yoruichi's chakra limit increased by tens of thousands of points, reaching 180,000.

In addition, there are 100,000 points of chakra stored in the Yin Seal.

In the entire ninja world today, there are probably very few who can surpass Yoruichi Yagami in chakra reserves.

Even among Jinchuriki, if they are Jinchuriki of a Tailed Beast ranked lower, their chakra reserves might not be comparable to those of Yoruichi Yagami.

As for the Flying Thunder God Technique...

Yagami Yoruichi can only be considered to have 'learned' it.

However, it falls far short of being used as a core tactic in battle, like Minato Namikaze.

This requires not only proficiency in the Flying Thunder God Technique itself, but also an abnormally fast reaction speed.

Furthermore, it is necessary to build one's own combat system entirely around the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Yoruichi Yagami, however, did not intend to follow the 'assassin' path like Minato Namikaze, but instead focused on pursuing the scale and power of ninjutsu.

For Yoruichi Yagami, the Flying Thunder God Technique was merely an auxiliary skill, so there was no need for her to master it to the level of Minato Namikaze.

Being able to use the Flying Thunder God Technique to evade enemy attacks at crucial moments and ensure that you are in a favorable position is enough.

Besides the Yin Seal and Flying Thunder God Technique, Yagami Yoruichi also devoted a lot of energy to improving the Five Elements Ninjutsu and medical ninjutsu, and her progress was quite significant.

In addition to the Water Release, Fire Release, and Wind Release techniques she already possessed, Yagami Yoruichi, with the help of the Unraveling Scroll collected by the Senju clan, successfully mastered the nature transformation of Earth Release and learned two ninjutsu: Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall and Earth Release: Submerged Earth.

As for more ninjutsu, it's not that Yoruichi Yagami can't learn them, but rather that there's no need for her to learn them at the moment.

After the long-distance raid on Iwagakure Village, Yagami Yoruichi realized more and more that having more ninjutsu was not necessarily better.

Instead, the greatest improvement in combat power comes from mastering more ninjutsu to an extremely high level.

One 'Master' level ninjutsu is more effective in battle than ten 'Proficient' level ninjutsu.

On the training grounds of the Senju clan.

Since Tsunade left Konoha, Yoruichi Yagami has become the nominal 'administrator' of the Senju clan.

The team's daily training location has also been moved here from the public training grounds in Konoha.

While Yagami Yoruichi's shadow clones were practicing ninjutsu, her main body was simultaneously accompanying Yuhi Kurenai and Nohara Rin in combat training, while also keeping an eye on the system panel.

The proficiency of 【Fire Release - Great Fire Extinction】 has been raised to 'Mastery Level 98%'. It's just a little bit away from breaking the limit and leaping to a higher level.

"I wonder what level is above 'Proficient'?"

Yagami Yoruichi was thinking about it.

Suddenly, an ANBU ninja appeared in an instant and said to Yagami Yoru: "Yagami Yoru's squad, please report to the Hokage Building immediately. The Hokage has a mission for you!"

Chapter 156 War is coming!

The Hokage's Office.

Yagami Yoruichi met Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"Take a look at this first." Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't waste any more words and handed a document directly to Yoruichi Yagami.

Yagami Yoruichi took the data and opened it, slightly surprised.

But upon closer reflection, it doesn't seem strange at all.

The information is not complicated; it is about the recent activities of Sunagakure, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure, three rival villages that are also among the Five Great Ninja Villages.

The actions of the Hidden Rock Village were the most blatant. They had already amassed a large army on the borders of the Land of Wind and the Land of Rivers, ready to attack the Land of Fire at any time.

Meanwhile, Kumogakure is frequently dispatching spies and ninja squads to infiltrate the Land of Hot Springs and the Land of Rice Fields, seemingly harboring ambitions towards the Land of Fire.

Iwagakure Village made the least moves, but the envoy of the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, frequently traveled between Iwagakure Village and the capital of the Land of Earth in a short period of time, with large amounts of money and supplies flowing into Iwagakure Village, clearly in preparation for war.

"War is inevitable in the Land of Rivers, and the Land of Hot Springs is also in danger. As for the Hidden Village of Rocks, although they are making great moves, it is not necessary at the moment, and we cannot spare enough manpower to defend against them."

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke, saying, "I plan to send Orochimaru as commander-in-chief to guard the border of the Land of Rivers and defend against an attack from Sunagakure. In addition, I will send Minato Namikaze as commander-in-chief to guard the border of the Land of Hot Springs and defend against an attack from Kumogakure."

"Of course, since the other side has not actually attacked the Land of Fire, the number of front-line defense forces will not be too large, mainly consisting of elite squads."

Hiruzen Sarutobi pointed to two locations on the map and said to Yoruichi Yagami, "Orochimaru offered to let your squad join his ranks, but Tsunade specifically reminded me before she left to keep you away from Orochimaru. I don't know exactly what happened, so you can choose one of these two front lines yourself."

Don't you really know?

Yagami Yoruichi harbored suspicions, but did not voice them.

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't say it explicitly, but his meaning was clear: Yoruichi Yagami had to choose one of the battlefields as a vanguard to defend against the enemy's attack.

Even before a large-scale war breaks out, they engage in combat with elite enemy squads to prevent the enemy from infiltrating the Land of Fire and even the small countries surrounding it.

We have to go, but we have the option to choose.

Between Orochimaru, who harbors ill intentions towards her, and the future Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, Yoruichi Yagami would naturally not hesitate in the slightest.

"I choose to join Minato's team," Yagami Yoruichi stated his choice directly.

"In that case, your Tsunade squad... Yagami Yoruichi squad will be assigned by Namikaze Minato."

Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't waste any time. He quickly found a transfer order, filled in the names of Yagami Yagami's squad, wrote down the transfer details, and handed it to Yagami Yoruichi, saying, "You and Minato are not strangers. Go report to him yourself. The day of departure is in a few days, so prepare early."

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Yagami Yoruichi maintained a facade of respect, accepted the mission assignment, and took his leave.

After leaving the Hokage Building, Yoruichi Yagami found her future sister, Eita, at Minato Namikaze's house.

"Minato-senpai." Yagami Yoruichi handed the transfer order to Namikaze Minato and said with a smile, "It seems I'll be working under you, senpai."

"Welcome, Yoruichi-kun." Minato Namikaze accepted the transfer order, carefully inspected it, and then said, "I heard from Sakumo-senpai that Yoruichi-kun's strength is astonishing. It seems I can rest assured about this deployment mission!"

The inspection wasn't because he didn't trust Yoruichi Yagami, but rather because that's just his personality—he values ​​'process' and is meticulous about everything.

"I wonder what time the meeting is?" Yagami Yoruichi asked, "so we can prepare as soon as possible."

“Three days from now, thirty squads will move together.” Minato Namikaze didn’t hide this basic information, saying, “Our responsibility is to defend the border of the Land of Fire, ensuring that the Cloud Village ninja cannot enter the Land of Fire. If we have the resources, we should try to seize control of the Land of Hot Springs and the Land of Rice Fields, and drive out the Cloud Village ninja who are entrenched in these two small countries.”

After thinking for a moment, Minato Namikaze said, "I have fought with the Cloud Ninja a few times. They are mostly skilled in taijutsu and swordsmanship, and they also have unique skills in lightning release ninjutsu. Yoruichi can make targeted preparations in this direction."

“I understand.” Yagami Yoruichi nodded.

For missions involving war, the village will reimburse a portion of the cost of ninja tools and consumables.

However, the village only provides a 'standard supply' based on the ninja's rank and the mission they have taken.

Anything beyond that must be provided by the ninja themselves.

In a sense, this can be considered a form of 'self-funded participation'.

Of course, during the war, every patrol, every raid on enemy stronghold, every interception of enemy earth elemental forces, etc., will be converted into missions, and rewards corresponding to the mission level will be issued after the war, and these will be accumulated as merits.

The vast majority of Jiraiya's 1,800+ missions and Orochimaru's 1,400+ missions were actually merits earned in war that were converted into mission counts.

Tsunade also mentioned this to Yoruichi Yagami.

During the Second Shinobi World War alone, Tsunade's numerous contributions during the war amounted to over eight hundred mission records, including more than thirty S-rank missions.

Compared to peacetime, ninjas can accumulate missions and merits many times faster during wartime.

Of course, the prerequisite is that one can survive the war.

"Then we won't bother you any longer." After finishing their business, Yagami Yoruichi took the initiative to say goodbye.

Near Minato Namikaze's residence, Yoruichi Yagami noticed that at least three squads of ANBU ninjas were lurking in the shadows.

Considering the identity of the person in Minato Namikaze's family, Yoruichi Yagami naturally didn't want to cause trouble for herself, so she prepared to leave after finishing her business.

Minato Namikaze seemed to be aware of Kushina Uzumaki's special situation, so he did not invite Yoruichi Yagami and the other two to stay as guests. After exchanging a few polite words, he saw them to the door.

As she left, Yagami Yoruichi glanced at a building not far away out of the corner of her eye.

Inside that house, four ANBU ninjas were watching the movements in Minato Namikaze's home from across the street.

"They want the power of a tailed beast, but they don't trust the Jinchuriki, so why send so many people to monitor them?"

"There are even hidden sealing barriers that block off the surrounding area."

Yagami Yoruichi sneered inwardly, but had no intention of interfering, and left with Kurenai Yuhi and Shizune.

"Yoruichi-kun, shall we go prepare supplies now?" Kurenai Yuhi asked, clinging to Yoruichi Yagami's arm, her voice tinged with anxiety. "Wonder...will many people die in this war?"

"Don't be afraid, I will protect you." Yagami Yoruichi patted Yuhi Kurenai's little hand, then turned to Nohara Rin and said with a smile, "Rin, you don't need to worry either. You are a medical ninja, so there won't be any problems if you stay in the headquarters."

"I...I understand." Nohara Rin was in a daze when she heard Yagami Yoruichi's words, and she came back to her senses and hurriedly replied.

Seeing this, Yagami Yoruichi thought she was overly worried about the impending war and comforted her, "Don't be nervous, it's not a full-scale war, at most it's just a small-scale skirmish."

In the 'future' that Yagami Yoruichi understood, the beginning of the Third Shinobi World War was initiated by Sunagakure.

However, the first real large-scale battle was actually the Cloud Ninja's surprise attack on Sunagakure, and had nothing to do with Konoha at all.

Who knows why those muscle-bound guys from Kumogakure would choose to cross most of the ninja world and travel thousands of miles to attack a desert country.

Of course, Yoruichi Yagami's appearance has changed many things.

The development of the Fourth Shinobi World War may not follow the same trend as in the original work.

However, with Yagami Yoruichi's current strength, although she has not yet reached the level of 'invincible in the ninja world', she is already confident that she can protect the people around her.

Even during wartime, thanks to the system's rewards, Yoruichi Yagami's strength will increase rapidly.