Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 95 Jingyan, do you want to learn immortal techniques?

"Senior, did Lady Tsunade really summon me, or do you simply not want me to clash with Asuma?"

"Yes, we have them all."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke let out a sigh of relief.

He knew that Jingyan was no ordinary child. Although he was only nine years old this year, he already possessed strength and wisdom that surpassed his peers and even many adults.

Even Tsunade and Jiraiya relied on his thinking.

His father once mentioned that Kyohiko was very similar to the Second Hokage in his early years, both of whom started thinking about the future and their way out at a young age, and should not be taken lightly.

Such a person cannot be treated like a child; he regards Jingyan as his peer.

"Asuma, I'm sorry to have troubled you."

"I heard that one of the sons of the three generations of officials is serving in the Dark Guard?"

"Um."

Shinnosuke did not answer directly.

Kyohiko skipped the question and laughed, "Asuma is just being young and impulsive. We're all from the same village and will all be part of it in the future. I won't be angry about it."

"I'm always grateful to you."

Shinnosuke expressed his sincere gratitude.

Over the years, Asma and his father had given little care to Asma's family, which caused Asma to develop psychological and personality deviations.

He also knew.

That "tree hole" was suggested by Kyohiko.

Its presence made Asma a bit more normal, at least at home she wasn't as cold and obvious as before.

"Asuma? It's nothing."

Jingyan shook his head.

He has no grudge against Asuma; it's just a squabble between teenagers. They might even become friends in the future!

Shinnosuke nodded.

Instead of taking Kyohiko to the Hokage Building, he walked along the other side of the road.

The road twisted and turned, with illusions faintly visible on either side.

Jingyan did not dispel the illusion.

When the illusion dissipated, he found himself in a dark underground passage.

This is the base of the Dark Guard!

Shinnosuke remained silent, walking deeper into the area until he reached the very back, where he finally spoke: "This is where the Anbu detains dangerous criminals. Lady Tsunade and Lady Jiraiya are up ahead."

"Thanks."

Jingyan's expression turned serious.

Both of them were present, so it must be something important.

Is it related to Kurokawa?

He walked inside.

This is indeed a cage, next to the sealing squad, whose special cells are filled with spells.

It can seal the chakra that exists inside.

The deeper you go, the more obvious the seal becomes.

Upon entering, Kyohiko saw Tsunade, Jiraiya, Kurokawa, and the little boy he had previously abducted.

of course.

Beside the little boy was a female ninja.

Her expression was cold, and she glared at them with hostility.

"They're here."

Tsunade turned around and waved.

Jingyan walked over quickly.

Tsunade touched Kyohiko's face, which looked very intimate, but Kyohiko could sense the flow and movement of her chakra on his face.

This is a medical perspective.

Tsunade was examining his internal condition.

After a long while, Tsunade breathed a sigh of relief.

"No problem. You're incredibly bold, building three pools at once. Don't you realize that might deplete your chakra?"

"I am absolutely confident that even if I can't hold on, I can seal off the pool entrance in time."

Kyohiko replied.

Tsunade paused, then said, "You can seal the entrance?"

"Building a gate is just a matter of studying and mastering the Yin Seal, it shouldn't be too difficult, right?"

Kyohiko replied.

He sealed it again, which was the effect of reaching the mastery level.

In another timeline, Tsunade and Sakura Haruno were later able to maintain their combat power without their pools being full, showing that being full is not a necessary condition.

Previously, his proficiency was insufficient, and his understanding of the technique was inadequate.

Normally, Tsunade should be able to do that, right?

should……

Tsunade fell silent.

Jingyan also fell silent.

It seems Tsunade can't do it yet; she spoke too soon, and the atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

Jiraiya wanted to say something, but he felt that if he spoke, he might get himself into trouble and let Tsunade vent her embarrassment and shame on him.

Jingyan casually looked away.

"You must be very busy lately since you took on the role of acting Hokage, right?"

"I'm very busy. I hardly have any free time each day, let alone do research..."

Tsunade let out a sigh of relief.

Once she started talking, she launched into a long, detailed complaint about her recent work, seemingly forgetting the awkwardness from before, and her tone became relaxed.

of course.

She only complained for a while.

Tsunade quickly steered the conversation back to the main topic, clearly not wanting to discuss the Yin Seal any further.

She had previously come into contact with Yin Seals and considered herself to have studied them quite thoroughly.

but.

Jingyan achieved in just three months what she had been trying to master for over a year, making her feel incredibly ashamed. Just now, she really wanted to dig a hole and bury herself in the ground.

Fortunately.

My younger brother is very understanding!

She pointed at Kurokawa as if nothing had happened.

"The power within him, as confirmed by Jiraiya, is a special kind of Sage Chakra. Orochimaru was originally the one who was good at researching it, but for certain reasons, we didn't want him to get involved."

"Tsunade said."

She had already heard about Orochimaru's situation from Jiraiya.

First-generation cells, immortal body.

The collision of these two will drive Orochimaru's research even more insane, and it's hard to predict what will happen.

Jingyan nodded.

Intercolumnar cells...

He looked towards the future Tianzang.

"Do you want him to master Sage Chakra, or do you want him to possess both the Sage Body and Wood Release simultaneously?"

"Of course it's Sage Chakra."

Jiraiya answered.

Then he expressed his concerns.

The body is currently in a state of equilibrium, but if there are any foreign cells, the body may be on the verge of collapse.

"If that's the case, there's nothing I can do to help."

Could it be that……

A thought popped into Jingyan's mind.

Jiraiya probably wouldn't want him to try training Sage Chakra, would he?

He was naturally tempted.

"I want to take you somewhere to try training in Sage Chakra. With your talent and comprehension, if you can master Sage Chakra, you might be able to use it to decipher a technique that allows you to quietly master it, or a technique that allows you to master Sage Chakra."

Konoha truly desires the ability of Wood Release.

otherwise.

For the past ten years or so, no one would have attempted such an experiment. Even after Hiruzen Sarutobi's closed experiment, Danzo and Orochimaru still relentlessly pursued it.

Now that they have finally achieved something, and Jiraiya knows the situation of the two powers, Tsunade naturally hopes that a Wood Release ninja who can master Sage Chakra will appear.

Even if they are not as good as the First Hokage, they can at least become a force to protect Konoha!

Jingyan nodded.

"I can try."

But it may not be possible to do so.

He added in his mind.

Putting the system aside, Kyohiko doesn't think he's smarter than Minato Namikaze. Even Minato couldn't make any breakthroughs in Sage Mode, only roughly grasping the power of Sage Techniques, which shows how extremely difficult this mode is.

and.

There's a big toad on the mountain. Could it sense something's wrong?

Do not!

They would definitely notice something was wrong, after all, Jiraiya and Tsunade's fates had been rewritten, and the entire ninja world's trajectory was certainly different from before.

It would be strange if the giant toad didn't sense the change.

Thinking of this, Jingyan felt much more relaxed.

Worrying won't help.

So don't worry too much.

Kyohiko continued, "When I fought the ninja monk Jiraiya before, I noticed that his chakra was different from normal. He told me it was the talent of the Sage Clan. Is that also Sage Chakra?"

"It might be a special kind of magic."

Jiraiya thought for a moment and replied, "The essence of Sage Chakra is to equalize physical energy, spiritual energy, and natural energy, achieving a balance among them..."

"If things get out of balance, will I end up like him?"

Kyohiko pointed at the unconscious Kurokawa.

Jiraiya said, "I've never seen anything like the stone frogs that turn into the creatures of Mount Myōboku before."

"When will it start?"

"The day after tomorrow."

Tsunade pursed her lips. "Tomorrow is my inauguration ceremony, and I hope you can be there."

"it is good."

……

The next morning, Konoha was brightly decorated and bustling with activity.

At the foot of the Hokage Building, people craned their necks, waiting for the person they expected to arrive. Most of the villagers crowded the surrounding streets, looking at the building as if on a pilgrimage.

As time passed second by second.

Tsunade appeared from above, wearing a brand-new Hokage robe and cloak, looking spirited and confident.

"I am Tsunade, the Fourth Hokage."

"Starting today, I will be leading everyone!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she tossed up the Hokage cloak.

A deafening cheer erupted from below, and behind her, Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled.

The Fourth Hokage.

There is no one more suitable than Tsunade right now.

Then, he looked at the child following behind Tsunade, his eyes filled with expectation.

The words of Tsunade and Jiraiya.

This child has the potential to become the Fifth Hokage, not someone like Orochimaru or Sasori.

A hint of melancholy flashed in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes.

Perhaps I am not a good teacher.

The ceremony was about to end, and all that was left was some presentations. He left quietly.

"Hiruzen".

Mitokado Yan caught up with him.

Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his head and looked at his old friend.

Since he left, this old friend has grown a lot, or rather, regained some of the temperament he had in his youth.

He laughed and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Konoha still needs you..."

"Of course I know, but before that, I need to go to Kyoto in person to speak with the Daimyo."

Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up a letter. "This is His Majesty's message."

"I'll go with you."

"No need, I can go by myself."

Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes slightly. "If Danzo wants to do something, let him try. I'll show him that even in his old age, I can still deal with him!"

As he spoke, he let out a breath.

"Let's not leave the next generation to solve the problems of our generation. My old friend, you have to help Tsunade oversee the Ninja Academy. She's a bit impatient. Kyohiko is fine when he's in the village, but he might lose his bearings when he's not around."

"The way you're saying it makes it sound like Kyohiko is the Hokage."

Mitomon Yando.

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but laugh, "Maybe that's how it is? Let's go."

After saying that, he turned around and left at his previous unhurried pace.

This scene was just one part of the entire succession ceremony, and his departure went largely unnoticed.

……

The ceremony has ended.

Kyohiko searched the village and found Guy, Asuma, and even Dai and the ANBU ninja following behind him, but he couldn't find Kakashi.

Near the Hokage Rock, finally—

He enhanced his hearing with chakra and heard unusual sounds.

A piercing shriek made him feel somewhat uncomfortable.

The sound was very high-frequency and eerie; it was impossible to detect unless you listened very carefully. The closer you got, the louder the sound became, and the more chaotic it sounded to Jingyan.

Kakashi?

Jingyan canceled the amplification of his hearing, instantly moved forward, and arrived at the source of the sound in a short while.

Here, he saw Kakashi panting heavily as he put a soldier's ration into his mouth.

Then, Kakashi conjured a Rasengan in one hand and silver-white lightning in the other.

Immediately afterwards, he put his hands together.

Zizizi!

The shrill, chaotic sound reappeared.

After observing for a while, Jingyan suddenly understood.

That's it!

Kakashi channeled Lightning Release chakra into the Rasengan, replacing one of the vortexes, and created a more chaotic Rasengan by colliding ordinary chakra with Lightning Release chakra.

This is not the complete Lightning Release: Rasengan.

but.

By incorporating the properties of vibration, this Rasengan's piercing ability is terrifying, perhaps comparable to Kakashi's Lightning Blade in the future.

But it's more flexible than the Raycheetah.

In the Lightning Blade state, Kakashi's entire body is covered in Lightning Release chakra, which activates his physical body and greatly increases his speed. Now, only his arms need to be covered, and Kakashi can choose whether to activate his entire body.

However, it is clear that he has not yet fully mastered it.

The next moment, the Rasengan disintegrated, turning into chaotic electricity and disappearing.

"Congratulations! As expected, you have a greater talent for ninjutsu."

Jingyan jumped down.

Kakashi lay exhausted on the ground, too weak to even lift his eyes.

"Talent, ha..."

He remained silent for a while, but had to admit that Jingyan was right.

His talent for ninjutsu is even greater than his swordsmanship.

Since switching tracks, his progress has been visible to the naked eye. Now, his strength is only inferior to Jingyan, and he is already at a crushing level compared to others.

Even Matt Kay.

of course.

The premise is that Might Guy doesn't open the Eight Gates. If he does, Kakashi doesn't have much confidence.

He suddenly sat up.

"I can release the skill by using shadow clones, but I can't do it without them... What should I do?"

"Was that Lightning Release ninjutsu derived from Earth Release?"

Jingyan asked.

Kakashi nodded.

"Your turbulent waters inspired me, and I have to thank your book. I disassembled the Earth Walk and tried to shrink and gather the lightning of the Earth Walk, and then integrate it into vibration."

"The power of a single technique is average, not even as good as Lightning Release: Tremor Blade. Later..."

He recounted his creative process without any attempt to conceal anything or harbor any selfish motives.

After listening, Kyohiko said, "Your Rasengan has two vortex centers. The collapse may be because you didn't achieve balance when using it alone. But when you use Shadow Clones, you can increase the intensity of another type of chakra and achieve dynamic balance."

"balance."

Kakashi thought for a moment...

Makes sense.

Do you have any suggestions?

"Try adding Water Release chakra to the Rasengan. Perhaps Lightning Release chakra will be more stable and easier to control, but it will definitely be more difficult to learn."

Even if it's not a fusion of nature changes, but just a simple combination, water can still complement lightning chakra, making the Rasengan more stable.

The flaw is...

The stability of water will also weaken the piercing effect of lightning release, unless it can achieve complete fusion while fully retaining the nature transformations of lightning and water release.

That wouldn't be a combination ninjutsu, but rather a Storm Release technique.

Kakashi seemed to be deep in thought.

Having read many books, he naturally understood their strengths and weaknesses, but the direction Jingyan gave was very good.

even.

What if one day I could master Storm Release?

He took a deep breath: "Thank you! I understand!"

"Oh, right, I might be away from the village for a while, so I'll leave the dust in your care."

"I will."

Kakashi nodded.

The Dust Mutual Aid Team isn't particularly useful to them right now, but after spending the last few months together, Ebisu and Genma Shiranui's strength has clearly improved significantly.

Secondly, there's Yamashiro Aoba and Namiya Raito.

As for Kai, his approach is unique. He rarely needs to exchange knowledge with Chen Ai. Instead, he often wants to share his own ideas and techniques in physical combat.

"Are you going on a mission?"

"No, my teacher asked me to study a technique, which I'm very interested in, so I might not be available in the short term."

As Jingyan was saying this, he suddenly thought of something—

He couldn't find Minato; who knows, Minato might have gone to Mount Myōboku too!

(End of this chapter)