Konoha's lexicon of ninjas

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On the first day of the new year, Hoshino Shuichi received a big gift as soon as he opened his eyes.

Focus your attention on the term tree; the leaves of the term "Big Eater" are now lit up and activated.

Clearly, no one has surpassed him since.

"Light it up!"

With a thought, Xingxia Xiuyi immediately covered the leaf with blue light, and the effect of the affix took effect.

Physical fitness improved by 100%, recovery ability improved by 100%, and digestion ability improved by 100%.

A tingling sensation ran through my body, and my internal organs felt burning hot.

So cool!

Hoshino Shuichi almost cried out.

This is the first time that there has been an improvement in physical condition alone.

Whether it's recovery ability or digestion ability, they are essentially part of one's physical constitution.

When the enhancement ended, Hoshino Shuichi immediately felt a significant increase in the chakra flowing into the Yin Seal.

"According to previous estimates, my current chakra level... should be about 1.5 times that of the Dean, but in reality, it's already about the same."

At less than 10 years old, her chakra level was comparable to that of Yakushi Nonou in her prime, which is definitely not low.

But if compared to Kakashi of the same age...

"According to previous estimates, it would be 12 cards, but in reality it should be more. It depends on Kakashi's recent improvement."

Hoshino Shuichi smiled and said, "Moreover, I can continue to explore my potential and improve further through training."

This New Year's gift is really great!

Get up and wash up!

Then he pulled Asuka out of her fragrant bed and pushed her into the bathroom.

Ten minutes later, the two went out to train together, and unsurprisingly, they ran into Might Guy as usual.

Thus, the passionate youth began the competition.

Seeing the two tireless and passionate individuals, Asuka wiped the sweat from her forehead and couldn't help but reveal a bright smile.

These days are wonderful!

At 8:00 AM, Hoshita Shuichi and Asuka returned home.

When I got home, Pharmacist Nonou had already prepared a sumptuous breakfast.

Hoshino Shuichi quickly ate the food, then felt unsatisfied.

Yakushi Nonou looked on and chuckled, "Looks like Shuichi's appetite has grown quite a bit!"

Hoshita Hideichi chuckled, "I'm a year older now!"

Asuka nodded, then said, "Shuichi seems to have grown a little taller, he should be around 140cm now. In another two years, he might even catch up to you, Nonou-neechan!"

Yakushi Nonou is not tall, only 155cm, unlike Asuka, who is 164cm tall.

"Boys should naturally grow taller."

Yakushi Nonou chuckled softly, "Then you should make more in the future."

After a pleasant breakfast, Hoshino and his two companions packed up the gifts they had bought earlier, sealed them into a sealing scroll, and then took them to the orphanage.

And they stayed there for three days.

These three days should have been the most relaxing days for Hoshino Shuichi since he came to this world. Apart from the most basic training, he did not engage in any other cultivation.

Three days later, Xingxia Xiu began visiting people's homes to "pay New Year's greetings".

In reality, Konoha Village does not have this custom, but Hoshino Shuichi does.

On January 6th, in the 43rd year of Konoha, Hoshino Shuichi officially began his work.

The first mission was to escort the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, along with Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane, to the Daimyo's residence.

It wasn't just Sarutobi's squad that carried out the mission, but the entire squad led by Sarutobi Shinnosuke.

In addition to them, three other four-person teams were also involved.

Even so, when Hoshino Shuichi left the village, he still created six shadow clones to train.

……

After the group left the village, Hoshinobu Shuichi, Sarutobi Shinnosuke, and Chihiro followed behind Sarutobi Hiruzen and his two companions, while the other three teams were scattered in the dense forest on both sides of the road.

Unlike Shuichi Hoshino and his group, Hiruzen Sarutobi and his crew were not incredibly fast when carrying out missions.

Although it was walking, the speed was comparable to riding in a sedan chair.

On the first night, the group settled in Tanabata Street.

We continued our journey at 9 a.m. the next day.

"Captain! There's an ambush ahead!"

Hikaru Hoshino frowned slightly beneath the mask.

That's incredibly audacious! Ambushing the Hokage?

Do you really think the Hokage is some old codger who can't move?

With two whistles, the members of the secret service on both sides immediately charged forward at high speed.

Soon, Hoshino Shuichi and the others heard the sound of an explosion and saw billowing smoke and dust.

The battle was intense.

"They're here!"

Hoshino Shizuka chuckled softly.

Someone actually broke through the Dark Division's blockade; they must be quite skilled.

Swish swish!

Hoshino Hideichi and his two companions appeared in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen and his group. Immediately afterward, five enemies appeared. Two came from the side, and the three were in the middle of the road. The hand seals were complete, and a terrifying storm roared down towards Hoshino Hideichi and his group.

Hoshino Hideichi took a step forward, slapped his hands together, opened his mouth under the mask and blew, and an even more terrifying explosion and booming sound rang out.

A terrifying storm of flames swept across the area, colliding with the storm sweeping in from the opposite direction and unleashing an even more intense explosion.

Then the storm collapsed, torn apart by Hoshinoichi's fiery storm, engulfing the three enemies.

A heart-wrenching scream rang out, but vanished in an instant.

Seeing this, Mitokado Homura exclaimed in surprise, "Hiruzen, he's that kid named Hoshita Shuichi, isn't he?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with a smile: "Yes, it's that child."

Koharu Utatane exclaimed, "An incredibly amazing combination of Fire Release and Wind Release ninjutsu! She's truly remarkable for her age."

At this moment, Chihiro completed the technique.

Darkness Travel Technique!

The two enemies attacking from both sides were instantly deprived of their sight. Hoshinoichi and Sarutobi Shinnosuke disappeared, and then screams rang out and fell.

Hoshita Shuichi defeated his opponent, while Sarutobi Shinnosuke captured his opponent.

Chihiro used illusion magic to conduct the interrogation, and soon the result was obtained.

"Lord Hokage, you're a remnant of the Sky Ninja!"

Reported by Shinnosuke Sarutobi.

Mitomon Homura scoffed after hearing this, "These guys should be wiped out by concentrating our forces."

Koharu Tsurugi said, "They're hiding very well; it won't be easy to wipe them out in one go."

Hideichi Hoshino agreed with this.

Last time, we captured the leader of one of the Sky Ninja remnants' strongholds, but unfortunately, we didn't get any information about other Sky Ninja remnant strongholds from his brain.

These guys are very careful; the people at each outpost don't know the exact locations of the other outposts.

Unless we capture the most crucial figure, who is also the current leader of the Sky Ninja, we can wipe them all out in one fell swoop.

But that guy was very well hidden. Hoshino Shuichi knew that the Anbu had investigated for a long time last year without any results.

Although he knew that the leader of the Sky Ninja should be that guy named Shennong.

But I don't know where to find him.

In addition, Hoshinoichi suggested to Shinnosuke Sarutobi that they visit the ruins of the Sky Ninja.

Unfortunately, the secret service went but found nothing.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi remained calm in the face of the attack from the remnants of the Sky Ninja, simply nodding slightly to Shinnosuke Sarutobi: "Understood, continue!"

They set off as they were talking.

The team quickly returned to its original formation.

Konoha suffered no casualties, and the remaining Sky Ninja were completely wiped out.

But this was just a minor incident.

The journey continued without incident, and the group arrived at the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Fire on the third day.

The reason why Hiruzen Sarutobi and his two companions came to Daimyo Prefecture this time was actually to attend the annual routine meeting.

In name only, Konoha Village is indeed revered by its daimyo.

The Daimyo allocates funds; Konoha will fight.

Now is the time to determine how much money the Land of Fire will allocate to Konoha Village for the next year.

However, Hoshino Shuichi, who observed the meeting from the sidelines, discovered that it was indeed just a routine meeting.

The amount of money received seems to have been decided long ago.

But thinking about it, it makes sense.

Small meetings decide important matters, while large meetings decide minor matters.

However, just when Hoshino Shuichi thought the meeting was about to end, the daimyo suddenly made a request.

Sarutobi Asuma!

Hoshino Shizuka's heart skipped a beat.

No way?

Was Sarutobi Asuma, who was going through a rebellious phase, really turned by the daimyo?

Shuichi Hoshino glanced furtively at Hiruzen Sarutobi, but could only catch a glimpse of his profile.

"What the Daimyo says is certainly correct, but I think we should still get Asuma's consent first."

This is Hiruzen Sarutobi's answer.

Daiming chuckled and said, "That's only natural."

That smile, that tone—it was clear she was full of confidence.

Although their attempt to recruit Kakashi Hatake, the son of the more renowned and talented Sakumo Hatake of Konoha, failed.

But Sarutobi Asuma was even more pleasantly surprised.

It's all thanks to that kid, Hoshino Shuichi!

Ten million a year, it's totally worth it!

Yes, we'll have to pay more this year!

……

After the meeting, Hoshino Shizuka felt that the Daimyo should receive more money this year.

For a daimyo, Sarutobi Asuma is truly a priceless treasure.

Back at the rest area, after removing his mask, Hoshino Shuichi hurriedly asked, "Captain, Asuma...?"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke shook his head with a wry smile: "That kid is such a worry."

Hoshino Shuichi was a little embarrassed, but Asuma's thoughts were a bit different.

He had previously discussed the relationship between Konoha and the Land of Fire with Kakashi and Sarutobi Asuma, as well as the relationship between the Hokage and the Daimyo... Clearly, his talk-no-jutsu wasn't enough; Sarutobi Asuma had his own thoughts.

That's great!

Thank you for allowing me to earn more money!

Seeing Hoshinoichi's embarrassment, Sarutobi Shinnosuke quickly comforted him, "Shuichi, this has nothing to do with you."

"Besides, it might be a good thing to let Asuma come out and see the world."

Hoshino Shuichi compared his original impression of Asuma with Asuma's current personality and couldn't help but nod.

The next day, Hoshino Hideichi and the others set off to return to Konoha.

Upon arriving home, Hoshino Shuichi received an extra 20 million ryo.

Before he could even speak, the price had already automatically increased.

The Hokage's office.

Hoshita Shuichi truthfully reported the matter of raising the price of the Daimyo.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded: "The usual procedure will suffice."

"Go ahead, Shuichi, you don't need to think too much about this."

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "Understood!"

……

After Hoshinobi Shuichi left, Hiruzen Sarutobi wondered whether he should send another person to the daimyo.

But he quickly rejected the idea.

Konoha is currently short-handed, and the Daimyo's target is geniuses.

Furthermore, sending an ordinary teenager might not be effective.

With a sigh, Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep drag on his cigarette, deciding to let things take their course.

……

After leaving the Hokage Building, Hoshino Shuichi headed towards Orochimaru's experimental base.

For the next two days of his holiday, he spent all his time at the experimental base, except for basic training.

In the evening, I continued to practice the Fire Release chakra mode in the yard at home.

Although it has been completed, it is still some distance from actual combat.

Keep in mind that he did this with maximum focus and a sudden flash of inspiration.

Now, he wants to gradually enable himself to complete this task even in a normal state.

And one must be proficient enough to activate this mode instantly.

This is Hoshino Hideaki's high standard for himself!

(End of this chapter)