Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 28 Is this what it feels like to be partners?

A gentle breeze blows in the morning.

The ship slowly sailed out, and on the deck, Kyohiko sat at the bow, feeling the pulse of chakra.

After a moment, he formed a hand seal with one hand.

Whoosh!

Water splashes.

Immediately afterwards, a "cracking" sound rang out from the deck.

A fish was washed ashore.

"Extra meal."

"good!"

The sailors nearby immediately cheered and rushed forward to pick up the fish and smash it on the ground.

"This is the third fish you've caught!"

Kurenai Yuhi looked excited.

She was only eight or nine years old, at an age where she was curious about everything. Seeing such a novel way of using water escape techniques, she naturally couldn't help but join in the fun.

"How did you do that?"

"Similar to the Hidden Mist Technique, this kind of sensory skill would be quite useful if you encountered a Hidden Mist ninja."

Jingyan explained.

Chakra perception was a basic technique he saw in Tobirama Senju's notes, which broke down the core techniques of the Hidden Mist Technique.

He had seen many, but this was his first time practicing.

Fortunately-

Thanks to the bonuses such as the Super Strength Technique, his chakra control and micro-management were strong enough that mastering this basic skill was not difficult, and he succeeded after practicing for a while.

As for the technique of bringing the fish up, it is an alternative application of water jets.

The two were chatting.

A loud "bang" came from above.

Kurenai turned her head, a hint of joy appearing on her face.

"Kakashi did it!"

She sensed intense chakra fluctuations emanating from Kakashi's room.

"Let's go take a look."

Jingyan immediately packed his things.

If not controlled properly during the chakra compression process, it can easily cause hand injuries.

Kakashi probably hasn't had much rest since yesterday.

Jiraiya is responsible, but he can be quite eccentric at times, so he can't be completely trusted.

They've disappeared without a trace.

I guess he was chatting with Ichiro Matsuyama, or perhaps he went to watch music and dance performances on the boat.

Boom boom boom!

There was a knock on the door.

however.

There was no movement from inside for a long time.

Kyohiko and Kurenai exchanged a glance, and then—

Bang!

He kicked it in.

Kakashi, wearing a mask, collapsed on the floor, his eyes the only part of his body that could move, staring blankly at the doorway.

He vaguely saw two short figures anxiously break down the door and enter.

Then, Kakashi's gaze shifted to the ceiling, and a wave of emotion washed over him as he looked at the ceiling.

Does it feel like a partner?

His vision blurred, then his consciousness waned, and he vaguely heard...

"Too much chakra has been used up."

"Hold him up, I'll use my chakra to manipulate the water and help him drink the soldier's ration pills."

"good!"

……

Back outside, the door had already been repaired by the Matsuyama family.

Kyohiko and Kurenai Yuhi stood in the corridor, gazing at a not-so-long coastline emerging from the sea in the distance.

That is the Land of Waves!

The two gazed into the distance.

Kurenai leaned against the window and suddenly sighed softly, saying, "To be honest, Kakashi was always a genius at school, and I always thought that since he was so talented, it was only natural that he was better than us, but now..."

Behind every genius lies a heavy price.

Jingyan nodded with deep feeling.

"Geniuses aren't scary; what's scary is that they also work very hard."

"..."

Kurenai tilted her head, her small eyes filled with great confusion—

How could you say such a thing?

Jingyan coughed lightly: "I also try my best, but I'm just an ordinary person."

Kurenai couldn't listen to this at all and immediately waved her hand.

"I'll go check if Kakashi is awake yet."

Nothing special?

Laughed!

Who among ordinary people is like you?

Kurenai promptly ended the chat, otherwise she would have become jealous.

Even if this is just ordinary, she still wants to have it!

Kurenai went back to her room to read, and Kyohiko didn't go over to disturb her.

He was happy to rest in the corridor.

We should arrive in the Land of Waves soon.

Given Kakashi's current state, even if he wakes up later, he'll likely struggle to maintain his fighting prowess for a short time; he'll be lucky if he doesn't become a burden.

He needs to maintain a good condition to avoid any accidents.

About half an hour later.

With a shout—

We've arrived in the Land of Waves!

There was a knock on the door, and Jiraiya returned, carrying a faint smell of alcohol. He immediately began praising Jiraiya as he entered.

"Haha, not bad. You guys can handle Kakashi's unexpected situation quickly. It seems I can carry out missions without you."

"Teacher, you didn't even come to check on the loud noise!"

Kurenai rolled her eyes.

Obviously.

Kakashi was acting recklessly, but Jiraiya ignored him and continued drinking downstairs, which she found quite distasteful.

"Why didn't you come? I've been watching."

Zilai also laughed.

As he spoke, he snapped his fingers.

The seagulls that had been perched outside Kakashi's window vanished instantly, turning into nothingness.

A shadow clone.

Kurenai Yuhi's eyes widened, then her face flushed red, and she quickly apologized.

"I'm sorry, I..."

"It's nothing. I just wanted to see how you handle unexpected situations. As for stopping me, given Kakashi's personality, stopping me wouldn't be of much use."

As Jiraiya spoke, he bit his finger until it bled.

Before long, a strong toad appeared, its hands encased in armored iron arms.

Spiritual communication!

As the daughter of a Jonin, Kurenai Yuhi was not surprised.

She looked at it curiously.

"teacher."

Jingyan approached from the corridor.

He sensed the chakra fluctuations and rushed over immediately.

"Hmm, you and Red did a good job. Let's disembark first and escort Mr. Matsuyama to find Gato. I'll have Gamabunta carry Kakashi."

"it is good."

Jingyan nodded.

Then, he casually handed the weighted arm guards and leg wraps to Jiraiya, feeling lighter than ever before.

The three people and the toad left the cabin one after the other.

In the eyes of ordinary people, ninjas are synonymous with mystery and power, so when they see a giant toad, although they are shocked, they are not overly afraid or surprised.

Once outside, Ichiro Matsuyama had already prepared a carriage.

"Jiraiya, all of you, get in the car."

"No need, we're outside, we can protect your safety to the greatest extent possible."

Jiraiya refused.

Upon hearing this, Matsuyama Ichiro was very pleased. After exchanging pleasantries for a while, he got into the car.

The Land of Waves is not large.

This area consists of a large island and several smaller islands. From afar, you can see many bridges and buildings, but the bridges only connect some of the smaller islands to the large island, and many can only be reached by boat.

At a glance, you can see quite a few boats coming and going.

Kurenai immediately became alert.

The environment here is perfect for the Hidden Mist Village ninjas to ambush!

Jiraiya walked in front, Gamabunta carried Kakashi in the middle, and Kyohiko and Kurenai were at the back, forming a "品" (pin) formation.

The Land of Waves is not large.

It takes about half an hour to get from the pier to where Cato is.

There was no danger along the way.

However, Kurenai seemed somewhat uneasy, and she ran closer to Kyohiko as she went.

"Kyohiko, I think I sensed a very subtle chakra fluctuation. Did you feel it too?"

"No, but you might be right."

Jingyan answered, his expression turning serious—

Kurenai's perception is stronger than his!

and so.

It is very likely that Hong sensed some kind of danger, but he did not realize it.

"us……"

"No rush. If there are enemies, the teacher will definitely find them. Trust the teacher, let's wait for orders."

"it is good."

The setting sun blushed and nodded.

The chakra fluctuation disappeared, but she didn't dare to let her guard down.

The carriage drove across a puddle, and the trees on both sides gradually grew denser, with boats faintly visible coming and going on the water.

In the morning, a light mist hung in the air.

Things that are too far away are not very clear.

Jingyan refined his chakra and subtly infiltrated it, expanding his sensory range.

He noticed something.

Puddle ahead!

(End of this chapter)