Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 225 The Great Name: Wow! This plan is too mind-bending!

"Oh right! The technique Kyohiko used to repel Asuma just now, it seemed to be a superhuman strength technique?"

Tsunade pondered for a moment, then sighed softly.

Jingyan's mastery of superhuman strength and Yin sealing techniques has already surpassed hers.

Just a few years ago, this child was just beginning to show his talent. Although he was extremely gifted, his talent was limited to certain areas.

Unlike now.

There's almost no area that Kyohiko doesn't know; if I had to name one...

The only ninjutsu technique that Kyohiko isn't good at is probably Fire Release.

She mostly saw Kyohiko use Water Release and Lightning Release, and had also seen him use Wind Release and Earth Release a few times. As for Fire Release, Tsunade didn't have a very deep impression of him.

but.

Tsunade wouldn't believe that Kyohiko couldn't even learn Fire Release ninjutsu; it's more likely that—

The opponent has no need to learn Fire Release ninjutsu.

Although Fire Release has immense destructive power, Kyohiko already has the more useful Lightning Release and Water Release, so he doesn't need that thing at all.

"Sigh, I wonder when I'll be able to retire!"

Tsunade tapped the table and sighed listlessly.

Shizune couldn't help but say, "Lady Tsunade, everyone else wants to serve for a few more years, why are you the only one thinking about retiring every day? Have you paid off all your debts?"

"Hey, this is different!"

Tsunade waved her hand, propped her head up with one hand, and continued to review the documents.

"The old man has his problems, but he also has his merits. He's been in office for a long time, mainly because there's no successor. Of course..."

"That Danzo guy deserves to die!"

Mentioning Danzo, Tsunade raised an eyebrow, her anger rising.

If she hadn't come back, Orochimaru might have been rushing headlong down the path of forbidden techniques like immortality and the Impure World Reincarnation. Even if he had returned, he might have lost a close friend.

……

Konoha Ninja Academy.

The school quickly returned to calm after the chaos caused by the event.

but.

Inside the school, the noise continued.

At least, that was true for Uchiha Shisui.

He held the book, wanting only to find a quiet corner, but alas...

"Uchiha Shisui, come and duel with me!"

A figure suddenly appeared in front of them.

A black-haired boy.

Shisui looked up and sighed silently.

This kind of trend is really bad!

but.

Ever since Might Guy and Might Guy became famous, a trend of challenging others to duels has emerged throughout Konoha, especially among this generation of children.

It's fine if it's someone your own age.

Even those who are a few years older are so childish...

It's awful!

Shisui looked at the other person quietly, then continued reading.

"I don't know swordsmanship."

"Nonsense! I remember that your Uchiha clan is a family skilled in swordsmanship, and your Uchiha-style swordsmanship is extremely powerful!"

Moonlight Gale said with dissatisfaction, "You don't think I'm still young and are trying to fool me, do you?"

Shisui looked puzzled.

Small?

Who's younger?

He looked at himself, then at the other person, and fell into deep thought for a long time.

Besides the rumors about Might Guy, there are also some stories about Kakashi Hatake in the village.

At this moment, Uchiha Shisui finally understood how difficult Kakashi Hatake's situation had been back then.

"It's because I don't know how."

"Really? I don't believe it!"

Hayate Gekko rested his hand on the hilt of his sword, his expression serious. "Furthermore, why would someone who doesn't know how to use a sword carry one around? Let's have a contest, Uchiha Shisui!"

It seems I can't carry conspicuous items like swords when I go out anymore.

wrong!

We've already been targeted, so there's no point in not bringing it.

Zhi Shui sighed.

Really...

What a pity!

He looked very serious.

"After this duel, you can't come looking for me again. If you agree to this condition, I'll fight you."

"Very well, in the name of the samurai!"

Moonlight Gale said solemnly.

Shisui's lips twitched slightly. This guy...

Fine!

He gripped the sword hilt and closed the book with his left hand.

"Then let's go."

Please advise!

Moonlight and Gale also formed a seal of opposition.

Shisui also returned the greeting solemnly.

Then, he drew his sword, his arm and blade waving in the wind like willow branches, his hand forming a hand seal that resembled a clone technique.

In an instant.

Before the Moonlight Gale appeared, six Uchiha Shisuis materialized, and they all vanished instantly.

His pupils contracted.

Is this the Dance of the Crescent Moon?

wrong!

So fast!

He sensed a faint breeze and immediately slashed backward with his sword, simultaneously dispelling the illusion. But when his vision returned, he saw only Shisui's sword held against his neck.

And he...

It merely blocked the opponent's kunai.

You lost.

Shisui put away his kunai and sword, then took out his book and continued reading.

Moonlight Gale was dejected for a moment, then, seeing Still Water leave, he immediately gritted his teeth and chased after it.

"Can I ask you for advice again in the future?"

"Didn't we agree on this before?"

That's untrustworthy!

Zhi Shui frowned.

Moonlight Gale bowed deeply: "Please!"

Shisui paused for a moment, then asked, "Why do you insist on finding me?"

"Senior Kai said that if someone's talent isn't good enough, then they should find someone with good talent to follow, so that they can at least get a top position. I think you are the most talented in the Ninja Academy."

Moonlight Gale truthfully stated.

Uchiha Shisui was stunned.

Then, he put away the book and became serious.

"But you're already very good... I'm sorry, I didn't mean anything by it. I meant that your swordsmanship is actually quite good. I was just using an illusion."

"The enemy won't only use swordsmanship."

Moonlight and Gale answered.

Shisui paused for a few seconds, then said, "May I ask a question?"

"Of course, please ask."

The moonlight and the swift wind nodded in agreement.

To be honest...

At the Ninja Academy, not many people were willing to be friends with Shisui, and he himself understood why.

Uchiha.

This name is enough to deter most people.

Moonlight Gale was the first person to approach him and challenge him, and the other's persistence surprised and impressed him.

There is a problem with the water stop channel.

Why do you work so hard?

Most people in the clan don't know about this issue, or they don't even think about it, but these people at the school seem to be working very hard, and more and more people are joining the running army.

The person in front of you is one of the members.

Moonlight Gale remained silent for a few seconds.

"My mother was originally an excellent ninja, but she lost her ninja abilities forever in order to treat me..."

"I will take on her share and become an even better ninja!"

After he finished speaking, he bowed deeply.

Please!

Shisui paused for a few seconds, then nodded gently: "Okay, I agree."

"Really? Thank you so much!"

Moonlight Gale was overjoyed, and immediately gripped the hilt of his sword. "I will work even harder, and come back to learn from you again after I have made progress."

He then left quickly.

Hayate Gekko was a year older than him, and the two didn't have much interaction, but Shisui knew that the other had been quite weak before and had only recovered after being healed by Lady Tsunade and his teacher.

Unexpectedly, there was such a hidden story behind the cure.

For my mother's share...

It's really heavy!

But he did it for the survival of his family.

Shisui picked up the book, but lost the will to continue reading.

The Secrets of Uchiha Assassination Techniques.

"The essence of illusion is deception."

How can loyalty gained through deception be guaranteed?

Only by winning over reliable allies, purging internal strife, and creating his own power can he truly save the family. But right now, what he needs to do is...

To solidify the resolve of the weak and wavering factions within the family.

such as--

The shameful yet admirable Uchiha Fugaku.

He walked briskly toward his family.

……

Uchiha clan.

Uchiha Shinji walked towards his house's basement.

A moment later.

In the basement, under the dim light, shadows swirled around.

Xinzhi looked around.

At that moment, a voice rang out.

"Have you thought it through? Aren't you worried that I'm doing this for revenge?"

The shadows gathered and transformed into a human figure.

Uchiha Nobushi said, "Back then, it was indeed the Uchiha clan members who lacked foresight, and I was too young to have a say. But things are different now..."

"Our generation has suffered greatly from the persecution of Tobirama Senju and his disciples. If you step forward, we are sure to receive a great response!"

Uchiha Shinji kept his head down.

The shadowy figure laughed loudly.

"Very good. If the Uchiha clan had had more people like you back then, I would have already established my own ninja village, and even unified the ninja world. Why would I have had to wait until now?"

"Of course, your power is beyond question. Now, it's time for you to return and unify the ninja world!"

Uchiha Nobushi knelt down.

The shadowy figure nodded slightly: "Indeed, it's time."

"What should I do?"

"Wait a minute, I'll tell you what to do later. Ha, Konoha will pay the price for their stupidity."

"yes!"

……

Kyoto.

The four of them used the Flying Thunder God technique to travel directly to a corner of this place.

"Shall we go directly to Daming Prefecture?"

"Okay, you guys wait outside, I'll go see them by myself."

As Jingyan spoke, he vanished from the spot in an instant.

The matter of protecting the ninja still needs to be discussed with the Daimyo. Moreover, the relationship between Konoha and Kirigakure has been far from good lately, and he is also interested in seizing some overseas interests.

and so.

Expansion is imperative!

Outside the door, the two guards were stunned for a moment when they saw Jingyan, but they still gritted their teeth and tried to stop him.

"Are you Lord Kyohiko?"

"Yes, go and inform them that I'm here to protect the ninja."

Jingyan nodded.

The other party breathed a sigh of relief and immediately went inside to report, not daring to linger.

They knew Kyohiko.

The powerful figure who killed Danzo was one of the strongest in the ninja world today, with few rivals.

Who would dare offend someone like that?

After they came out, the two immediately apologized: "We're sorry, we didn't mean it..."

"As guards, this is your duty, and I understand. Thank you for informing me. I'll go in now."

Jingyan nodded with a smile.

Then, he quickly walked inside.

The two guards exchanged a glance, quietly breathed a sigh of relief, and then whispered, "This one is very different from Danzo."

"Indeed, if it were Danzo, I wouldn't have dared to stop him at all. Thank goodness Danzo is dead... Sigh, I wonder what the future holds!"

There are good and bad aspects to protecting ninjas.

No one can say for sure what Kyoto will be like in the future.

……

Inside the hall.

The daimyo sat in his seat, waiting for Kyohiko to arrive.

Upon seeing the handsome young man quickly enter, a look of joy appeared on his face, and he immediately stood up from his seat.

"Kyohiko, you've finally arrived! I thought you'd forgotten about me!"

"Your Excellency, Konoha has indeed been quite busy lately. We recently reached a preliminary cooperation agreement with Sunagakure and plan to expand trade between the ninja and commercial sectors."

Jingyan gave an oral report.

The daimyo nodded repeatedly, smiling as he said, "I know, Tsunade has already reported this. Well done!"

Since Danzo's death, the cooperation between the Land of Fire and Konoha has become increasingly close, and the benefits have been piling up.

such as--

The story of the Land of Wind and Sunagakure.

Konoha gained benefits at the ninja level, while the nobles and merchants of the Land of Fire could send their subordinates to trade with Sunagakure, thus benefiting both sides.

Therefore, the nobles' views on Konoha have changed significantly, and the pressure on him has lessened considerably.

There is one thing.

The matter of protecting the ninja has been delayed for a long time.

After saying this with a smile, he changed the subject to the topic of guardian ninjas.

"Kyohiko-kun, how do you plan to organize the training for this Guardian Shinobi?"

"Your Excellency, a team cannot consist entirely of elites, and I hope you can understand that. Therefore, my idea is to have a few elites plus the majority of ordinary ninjas, who don't need to master too much technique or theory..."

As Jingyan spoke, he took out a scroll.

"Please take a look, Your Excellency."

Konoha and the Land of Fire are nominally superior and subordinate, but in reality, they are more like partners. The two sides have always maintained this tacit understanding, which is why the Land of Fire and Konoha have always been strong.

I carefully read through his name.

A few seconds later, he fell into deep thought.

In Kyohiko's proposal, elite Guardian Ninja would protect the Daimyo, while ordinary Guardian Ninja would be taught chakra refining, basic ninjutsu, and the use of ninja tools by samurai.

If that's the case...

"Isn't that too much?"

The daimyo looked at Kyohiko with some concern.

Having too many ninjas outside may not be a good thing for Konoha or the country.

"Look behind you."

Jingyan reminded him.

Dai-ming nodded slightly, continued to unroll the scroll, and looked back. Then, a look of astonishment appeared on his face.

expansion?

He looked up at Jingyan in surprise, then looked down again after a few seconds.

After a few minutes, Daimyo finally finished reading the entire scroll.

He took a deep breath.

Yoshimine Kyohiko...

not simple!

"The Guardian Ninja protect Kyoto and its people from being harassed by wandering ninjas and bandits, while the ninjas take on more orders from caravans and merchants."

Da Ming tapped his fingers lightly.

The largest number of samurai were not from daimyo's mansions, but from nobles and families. This means that most of the guardian ninja were subordinates of nobles and commoners.

The forces he commands come from the elite troops of the Fire Temple and Konoha.

For Konoha, this will also reduce a significant amount of revenue, but Konoha plans to expand its business by assigning a group of people to work as contract ninjas and to mine minerals...

It looks good?

hiss!

The name is a bit of a brain teaser.

The plan was good, but he couldn't immediately grasp its pros and cons and couldn't make up his mind.

At this moment, he finally understood the meaning of Hiruzen Sarutobi's words—

"Kyohiko is smart, but he's also a real headache."

indeed.

Very clever, but also very troublesome!

Da Ming tapped his head.

Finally, he looked at the boy in front of him.

Are you confident?

"We can try it first and promote it in a small number of areas. It doesn't necessarily have to be rolled out nationwide immediately. If the effect and response are good, then we can roll it out nationwide. But you need to be careful that the majority of the power of the Guardian Ninja still needs to be in your hands."

Jingyan looked at the daimyo.

Da Ming nodded.

He certainly understood this principle.

Gradually promote it...

The daimyo pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Taking it one step at a time is indeed a mature approach. I think this plan is good. Go back and discuss it with the village. Once Tsunade and the others agree, submit the plan."

"Yes, and also, regarding the hiring of ninjas..."

"You can handle this as you see fit; I trust your abilities and judgment!"

Daiming answered without hesitation.

Let the professionals handle the ninja matters!

(End of this chapter)