Naruto: Fusion of Multiverse Character Templates

Chapter 87 Mifune's Swordsmanship (Second Update)

The next morning.

Natsuki and Yakushi Nono arrived at the first training ground.

This was the first time their ninja squad, or rather, Team 1, had assembled.

Because they were so familiar with each other, Tsunade skipped their first meeting yesterday.

You seem a little worried.

Natsuki turned to look at Yakushi Nono.

Her face looked less gentle than usual, appearing tense.

"I'm afraid of being a burden to you."

Yakushi Nonou hesitated for a moment before speaking her mind.

Why would you have this thought?

Xia Mu smiled and said, "Among your peers, no one is more skilled in medical ninjutsu than you."

"I only know medical ninjutsu."

Yakushi Nonou lowered her head and said, "If a battle breaks out, I'll need you all to protect me."

Xia Mu was slightly taken aback.

This is indeed an awkward situation faced by medical ninjas within ninja squads.

While medical ninjas are important, it's also true that they lack combat abilities.

If the other two teammates are not strong enough, adding a medical ninja teammate will actually reduce the strength of the ninja team.

Upon closer reflection, this is likely one of the reasons why the suggestion to regularly include medical ninjas in Tsunade's team in the original work was rejected.

Have you forgotten who your current teacher is?

Xia Mu reminded him, "You can ask Tsunade-sensei to teach you taijutsu later."

Although Tsunade had taught Yakushi Nonou a lot of medical ninjutsu, that was in a medical ninja training class.

While both are teachers, the supervising teacher and the teacher in the medical ninja training class are completely different concepts.

Now it's different. Tsunade clearly stated yesterday that Yakushi Nonou is her student.

Yakushi Nonou was taken aback for a moment, then smiled.

Tsunade is a rare medical ninja with combat abilities.

As her student, she can also learn physical skills from her, which will prevent Natsuki and Rope Tree from being in a difficult position.

You're just overthinking things.

Xia Mu touched her hair and said.

Yakushi Nonou lowered her head and let him do as he pleased.

"Natsuki! Nonou!"

Not long after, Rope Tree’s enthusiastic voice rang out.

Tsunade came with him.

Kushina Uzumaki didn't come.

She wasn't a member of the first team, and with Mito Uzumaki's condition worsening, she had to hurry.

Natsuki estimated that Mito Uzumaki would have a hard time surviving this year.

"teacher."

After exchanging greetings, Yakushi Nonou got down to business, "I want to learn taijutsu."

"Even if you didn't mention it, I would still make you learn it."

Tsunade paused for a moment, then laughed.

"Our team is terrifyingly well-rounded!"

Upon hearing this, Rope Tree immediately replied, "Whatever you want, you can have."

Combat and medical care go without saying.

He senses that he and Xia Mu have a summoned beast.

Of course, what he didn't know was that Xia Mu also possessed clairvoyance and that there was only one truth.

With control, Natsuki knows two illusion techniques and the Logia-type Smoke-Smoke Fruit.

Once Yakushi Nonou learns taijutsu, that last weakness will be overcome.

"Your team's biggest weakness is your impulsive personality."

Tsunade rolled her eyes at him and said.

Rope Tree gave an awkward smile, but couldn't find a way to refute it.

"Alright, now that everyone's here, let's begin the first task of the first shift."

Tsunade clapped her hands and said.

"What level of mission is it?"

Nawaki immediately asked, "Is it Rank A? Or Rank S?"

"It's a D-grade."

"That's what Tsunade replied."

"what?"

Rope Tree's eyes widened, and he asked, "With our strength, do we still need to do D-rank missions?"

Keep in mind that even before they graduated, they had already done many high-level missions with Orochimaru and Tsunade.

If you graduate and end up doing low-level tasks, what's the point of graduating?

"What's wrong?"

Tsunade countered, "Don't you want to participate in the Chunin Exams?"

What does a D-rank mission have to do with the Chunin Exams?

Rope Tree paused for a moment, then asked.

"Xia Mu, you speak."

Instead of answering directly, Tsunade specifically named Natsuki.

"The prerequisite for participating in the Chunin Exams is completing a sufficient number of missions."

Xia Mu said slowly, "Among them are quite a few low-level tasks."

"Why is there such a rule?"

Rope Tree twitched the corner of his mouth and asked.

"As a ninja, you can't be picky. No matter what the mission is, you have to complete it seriously once you accept it."

Tsunade looked up, tapped him on the forehead, and asked, "Do you understand?"

"Yes, sister."

Rope Tree replied listlessly.

"I heard from my teacher that there will be a Chunin Exam this year."

Tsunade reminded her, "If you don't actively participate in the missions, you won't be able to participate later."

"real?"

Rope Tree immediately perked up.

"Um."

Tsunade nodded and said, "It's related to the war in the Land of Rain. Many genin have already met the promotion requirements."

"Logically speaking, shouldn't the Chunin Exams be even less suitable to be held during wartime?"

Rope Tree asked in confusion.

"Because the war hasn't reached its most intense stage yet."

As Tsunade walked, she said, "Holding a Chunin Exam would be appropriate, provided it doesn't affect the war."

Natsuki suddenly thought of the Chunin Exams that Sarutobi Asuma, Might Guy, and others participated in in the original work.

The timing was also right before the year when the Third Shinobi World War was at its most intense.

"We've arrived. Your first task is to clean up the garbage in the river."

Tsunade stopped and said.

"Should the entire river be cleaned up?"

Rope Tree felt a headache coming on.

"Can I use water escape?"

Xia Mu asked thoughtfully.

"You're so smart."

Tsunade nodded and said, "Both of you know Water Release, so this mission will be a good training opportunity for you."

Although it was a D-level mission, she wouldn't waste Xia Mu and the others' time.

Rope Tree realized what was happening and began to form hand seals.

Under his control, the river surface began to surge, and soon a lot of garbage surfaced.

"Natsuki, you do the mission with Nawaki."

Tsunade instructed, "Nonou, I will now teach you taijutsu."

"Yes, Tsunade-sensei."

Xia Mu responded and formed hand seals, using water magic to clear the river channel.

Yakushi Nonou followed Tsunade to another open space and began learning taijutsu.

sunset.

Natsuki and Rope Tree completed their task of clearing the river.

"How are you feeling?"

Tsunade asked with a smile.

"very tired."

Rope Tree took a breath and said.

Although there was no battle, using water escape techniques for a whole day was a huge burden for him.

"Don't underestimate low-level tasks."

Tsunade said earnestly, "Every mission has meaning."

Rope Tree hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Tsunade knew he hadn't grasped it yet, so she looked at Natsuki.

"The main purpose of doing low-level tasks is to get in touch with the villagers, help them, and understand them."

Xia Mu thought for a moment and said, "Only in this way can I gain the villagers' approval and become Hokage."

"No wonder the teacher often says you have a deep understanding of the Will of Fire."

Tsunade said with great satisfaction, "You are indeed excellent."

Xia Mu thought to himself that it was better not to help the troublemakers of Konoha.

Although becoming Hokage requires a villager vote, it's not actually that important.

The power to control the situation still rests with the current Hokage.

For example, Hiruzen Sarutobi was appointed Hokage by Tobirama Senju during a time of crisis, without any voting by the villagers.

Of course, you have to say some nice things to Tsunade.

"Is that so?"

Rope Tree scratched his head.

"You've all worked hard today. Go back and get some rest. We'll do another mission the day after tomorrow."

Tsunade thought for a moment and said.

It's called a rest day, but it's actually time for cultivation.

"Tsunade-sensei, could you take on a mission to the Land of Iron next time?"

Natsuki stated his purpose directly: "I want to exchange Hanzo's swordsmanship for Mifune's swordsmanship."

"Your idea is quite unique."

Tsunade couldn't help but laugh.

She wasn't surprised that Natsuki wanted Mifune's swordsmanship.

Because he was constantly learning new sword techniques.

I had also asked her to teach me the Thousand Hands style of swordsmanship before.

"Mifune will probably agree, after all, he just lost to Hanzo and definitely wants revenge."

Tsunade nodded and said, "For our next mission, we'll go to the Land of Iron."

"Thank you, Tsunade-sensei."

Xia Mu breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

Fortunately, his usual performance was good enough, so Tsunade agreed without much thought.

the day after tomorrow.

Natsuki and Yakushi Nonou arrived at the entrance of Konoha Village at the appointed time.

But the village entrance was more lively than they had expected.

Five ninja teams are gathering, and the person in charge is Sakumo Hatake.

"Sakumo-sama."

Xia Mu thought for a moment, then stepped forward to greet him.

"Xia Mu, what are you doing here?"

Sakumo Hatake asked in confusion, "I don't remember your name being on the list given by the Hokage."

He asked this question because Xia Mu possessed strength comparable to a Jonin and was indeed qualified to accompany him on this mission.

"I'll wait for Tsunade-sensei here."

Xia Mu explained, "We're going out on a mission."

"Then it seems I misunderstood something."

Sakumo Hatake paused for a moment, then said, "It's about time, I'll be going now. Let's talk again another time."

After he finished speaking, he led five ninja squads and quickly left Konoha Village.

"The puppeteer unit from Sunagakure suddenly disappeared not long ago."

Tsunade stepped forward and said, "The teacher sensed something was amiss, so she sent Sakumo to check on the situation."

Xia Mu's heart stirred, and he thought of something.

Two battles from the Second Shinobi World War between Sunagakure and Konoha are particularly famous.

Besides the battle between Tsunade and Chiyo over detoxification and poisoning, there was also Sakumo Hatake's devastating attack on the Sunagakure puppeteer force.

At that time, the puppeteer unit was led by Chiyo's son and daughter-in-law, who were Sasori's parents.

They ultimately died at the hands of Sakumo Hatake.

Is this the last time?

Xia Mu was also unsure.

But he was curious to know if fighting the puppeteers of Sunagakure would trigger a new character template.

After all, there are quite a few characters in various works who control puppets or dolls.

As Tsunade walked, she began to talk about the mission.

The mission is rated C, and the mission objective is to retrieve a sword forged in the Land of Iron for the employer.

Although Nawaki kept saying he was going to encounter enemies, it was clear that there wouldn't be any enemies on this mission.

The group successfully arrived at the Land of Iron, and Natsuki met Mifune and completed their exchange of swordsmanship.