Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 2 Kai, my forever friend!

"No wonder Chidori needs the Sharingan to unleash its full power."

Kyohiko's current Body Flicker Technique also has this problem after use.

My eyesight and physical abilities are not keeping up.

Although not as deadly as Chidori, it still affects the performance of one's strength.

Solution —

Either improve your eyesight so that your vision keeps up with your body.

Either make your body keep up with the speed.

The former requires talent, and Minato Namikaze is a prime example of this.

Kai is the best example of the latter.

Keep practicing!

With a determined look in his eyes, Jingyan began to use the Body Flicker Technique, combined with attacks from his fists, feet, and kunai.

In the beginning...

Extremely fast.

Later, the speed gradually decreased, but the skill became even more swift and fierce.

Above, Jiraiya sat astride a tree, concealed among the leaves using ninjutsu, his face showing undisguised shock.

As one of the Legendary Sannin—

Of course he could understand what the little boy under the tree was training for.

Control the speed!

The opponent's teleportation technique is very strong, but speed is not always better the stronger it is. If it exceeds one's own control, it can easily become a weakness in battle.

His teleportation technique is very powerful.

Some Jonin, perhaps, in terms of Body Flicker Technique alone, may not be as skilled as the boys below them.

But that wasn't the main point of Jiraiya's surprise.

What truly surprised him was—

The other party was able to realize that speed is not necessarily better the faster it is, but rather that speed should be increased only after the opponent has complete control over the situation.

Controlling speed is often more important than increasing speed.

What seems like a simple truth, many ninjas can only understand in the midst of life-and-death battles.

"That's amazing!"

Another water gate?

Jiraiya's gaze was complex.

This wasn't the first time he had met the boy.

In fact, Kyohiko always passed by that road near the bathhouse every time he trained.

On several occasions before, he had almost been exposed because of Jingyan, and it was precisely because of this that he had a strong impression of the boy.

Diligent and hardworking.

He trained every day without stopping, but what surprised him most was the other person's way of thinking.

It wasn't just Kyohiko who worked hard.

In Jiraiya's memory, there was also a flamboyant boy in green who was also working hard, but the two were training in completely different directions.

That one focuses on physical skills.

And what's in front of us.

Since we met, the other person has only practiced physical techniques, the Instantaneous Movement Technique, and the Substitution Technique, showing a strong sense of purpose rather than blindly pursuing knowledge.

Now, having mastered the art of teleportation without a teacher and through diligent practice, he has begun to study on his own the secrets of controlling speed.

Such awareness is not something that ordinary people possess.

genius!

Just like the Watergate of yesteryear.

Jiraiya sat on the tree, his gaze fixed on the boy below who was sweating profusely, as thoughts and memories flooded back.

As one of the three legendary ninja, he was deliberately hiding, something that Kyohiko couldn't possibly detect at the moment.

By evening, Kyohiko lay exhausted under the tree.

He gazed at the swaying shadows of the trees above, blinked, and then—

Under the moonlight, there seems to be a tree shadow that looks a bit off.

Jingyan sat up.

"Who?"

"Whoosh!"

In the night sky, it seemed as if a bird darted away and disappeared among the shadows of the trees.

……

Konoha Ninja Academy.

A group of students who had become ninjas sat in the classroom.

The teacher hasn't arrived yet.

Everyone leaned out the window, watching the children training hard below, and couldn't stop laughing.

There are two exceptions.

One is Matt Kay.

He was huddled in a corner, doing a handstand to exercise his physique, which, compared to those around him, had a certain aesthetic appeal that resembled performance art.

The other one is Kyohiko.

He was looking at Kai.

Finally, Kai couldn't hold back anymore.

Previously, Jingyan was an outsider in his class. After transmigrating, he focused entirely on training and becoming stronger, leaving no time to cultivate relationships. He also kept a low profile in his class.

His relationship with Matt Kay was just so-so; they knew each other's names and appearances.

therefore……

"Kyohiko-kun, did my training disturb you?"

Kai was a little reserved.

Jingyan shook his head: "No, I just admire you."

"Admire me?"

Kai was surprised, then quickly stood up straight and sat down next to him, his face showing excitement, disbelief, and a slight sense of inferiority. He said, "Are you trying to make fun of me? I almost failed my exam to graduate early."

"At least it's over, isn't it?"

Jingyan disagreed.

Then, he said seriously, "Kai, I've been observing you. Although your ninjutsu talent isn't great, and your comprehension is just average..."

All they mentioned were the shortcomings.

Kai's expression grew increasingly bitter as he listened.

Following closely behind—

"But you have a perseverance that others don't have, and a determination that isn't afraid of people's opinions. That's also a talent, Kai. You're definitely a hard-working genius!"

"A hard-working genius?"

Matt Kai was stunned.

For the first time in his life, besides his father, someone else called him a genius.

He couldn't help but feel a little shy.

"Me? I'm hardly a genius."

"Why not? The Hokage said that perseverance is the strongest talent, but most people lack it. Look around the classroom, besides you, who else is training?"

Jingyan said in a low voice.

Kai observes for a week —

It really doesn't.

Everyone was quite relaxed, but Jingyan was still skillfully manipulating the kunai with his fingers, while his other hand seemed to be practicing hand seals.

In addition, there is...

That female ninja named Kurenai Yuhi.

She remained seated, not joining the noisy crowd.

Kai looked around and finally looked curiously at Jingyan.

"Did the Hokage really say that?"

Is this the key point?

Hiruzen Sarutobi certainly didn't say that; it was the future Hokage, Kyohiko Yoshimine, who said it!

Jingyan composed himself and abandoned the idea of ​​quickly taking advantage of the situation.

Just then, Might Guy suddenly hugged Kyohiko.

"But I'm very grateful to you, Kyohiko. You're the second person, besides my father, to truly acknowledge me since I was a child!"

As she spoke, she burst into tears.

Even though Kyohiko was usually calm, he couldn't help but be slightly surprised at this moment.

This transformation—

That caught me completely off guard!

His cries drew everyone's attention.

Seeing such a scene for the first time was quite rare. Everyone stopped laughing at the younger students below and turned to look this way.

Jingyan squinted, feeling utterly hopeless.

What's even more painful is...

He paid the price but received no reward, making him look like a clown.

Kai was crying.

He was reflecting.

Their joys and sorrows were not the same.

A woman's voice broke the eerie and awkward atmosphere, drawing the attention of the others.

"Kai-jun. May I ask who is the first one?"

Yup!

Who is the first one?

Everyone was very curious.

Kai stopped crying.

All eyes were on them.

He wasn't ashamed at all; on the contrary, he was incredibly proud and boastful: "Of course, he's my eternal rival, Kakashi Hatake!"

Kakashi.

Upon hearing this name, people were first filled with awe, then with doubt—

Huh? You?

Then...

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Except for Nichihiko and Kyohiko, the whole audience burst into laughter.

"Tch, I could also say Kakashi is my eternal rival!"

"Hahaha, I'm Kakashi's opponent too!"

Me too.

The classroom was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

Kakashi graduated at age five and became a Chunin at age six.

The person in front of me...

At seven years old, he graduated as a genin, which is considered excellent, but he is clearly not in the same league. How dare he boast that he is "the eternal rival"?

Kai remained silent.

Jingyan patted him on the shoulder, offering sincere comfort and affirmation.

If there's no reward, it must be because I wasn't sincere enough.

and so.

Increase the dosage!

"Aiming for first place might get you second or third; aiming for second or third will only get you fourth or fifth, or even lower. Kai, believe in yourself, you'll always be Kakashi's rival!"

"Kyohiko-kun!"

Matt Kai hugged Kyohiko, but instead of crying, he was filled with excitement and joy.

What is a confidant?

This is her!

Father, finally someone understands me!

As Matt Kai laughed, tears streamed down his face without hesitation.

Jingyan sighed inwardly—

Guy aims to be like Kakashi, but he originally aimed to be like the future Guy.

Everyone has a bright future.

He was sighing with emotion.

[Mental fortitude is a crucial part of the Hokage's job. You strengthened the resolve of a genin and ignited his boundless fighting spirit.]

[Reward: Your basic martial arts skills have been improved]

Basic physical techniques?

As Jingyan pondered, a wealth of knowledge resurfaced in his mind, all of it consisting of techniques for using force in fists and feet, with a particular emphasis on techniques for generating force through the legs.

He became increasingly certain—

The reward is closely related to the impact of the event and the other party's current capabilities.

such as.

As a reward yesterday, Kyohiko gained "his" complete trust, so he improved his strongest "Body Flicker Technique".

On Kai's side, the best thing right now is his strong physique and physical skills.

(End of this chapter)