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Chapter 109 A Special Wedding Gift! (10,000-word update, please subscribe and vote!)

Border of the Land of Fire.

When Hoshino Hideichi woke up, it was already dawn.

The main body was on guard while the shadow clones went to find food.

When the sun was high in the sky, what was placed in front of Sarutobi Shinnosuke and Chihiro was fragrant roasted rabbit meat and fish soup.

Chihiro couldn't help but laugh, "This must be the happiest moment!"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke nodded in deep agreement.

After eating the barbecue and fish soup, all my fatigue vanished.

"By the way, Shuichi, now that you've mastered Fire Release and Wind Release to this level, are you planning to explore fusing the two chakra nature transformations next?"

Chihiro asked.

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "I have that idea."

"If one can master the Scorch Release, then the Scorch Release Chakra Mode will be easier to control and more powerful."

"Of course, this is our area of ​​expertise, but we will also expand into other areas in the future."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke laughed, "There are seven chakra nature transformations in total. Shuichi, you've mastered them all by now, haven't you?"

Chihiro was surprised to hear this; she hadn't really noticed it before.

Hoshita Hideyuki nodded in acknowledgment: "Yes, as for chakra nature transformation, I have indeed mastered it all."

Chihiro exclaimed in amazement, "This... he mastered seven chakra nature transformations at the age of 10!"

"I remember Shuichi, you were born with two kinds of things, you're practically from a different dimension than us."

Hoshita Hideichi chuckled, "The captain also masters six!"

He had never seen Sarutobi Shinnosuke use the nature transformations of Yang Release.

Moreover, if we start counting from when he was 5 years old, even if we count up to last year, it's still 4 years.

Nagato mastered six types in three years.

As expected, cheaters can only be compared to other cheaters.

Upon hearing Hoshinoichi's words, Shinnosuke Sarutobi shook his head with a wry smile: "Shuichi, at your age, I wasn't that good."

Chihiro said, "I don't think anyone can compare to Shuichi at this age, right?"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke nodded in deep agreement.

Even Minato Namikaze, who was praised for his exceptional talent, was still quite capable at his age, having saved Kushina Uzumaki from the Cloud Ninja, but he couldn't reach the level of Shuichi Hoshino.

After a casual chat, the three set off and returned to Konoha around 2 p.m.

Hoshita Shuichi and Chihiro returned to the changing room, while Sarutobi Shinnosuke went to the Hokage's office to report on the mission to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

In particular, Shinnosuke Sarutobi gave an exceptionally detailed report on the final battle.

Hiruzen Sarutobi listened very attentively, and smoked his cigarette faster and faster, his heart filled with increasing shock and surprise.

After Sarutobi Shinnosuke finished speaking, even Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but say, "Has it gotten to this point so quickly?"

"What amazing talent! He's definitely surpassing Minato!"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke nodded and said, "Based on the assessment of this battle, I think Shuichi's strength is now roughly comparable to that of the Sannin and elite Jonin like Sakumo-senpai."

"Given Shuichi's age, as well as his demonstrated self-discipline, hard work, and talent, he clearly has great potential for future growth."

"Furthermore, Shuichi has already mastered seven chakra nature transformations. The comprehension he showed when he asked me about Earth Release, Water Release, and Lightning Release makes me think it's only a matter of time before he becomes an all-rounder."

"Furthermore, he also learned sealing techniques from Minato-senpai and Kushina-senpai, and it's said he has a very high talent for them..."

"I believe that Shuichi will become a figure just like you, Father!"

This is a very high evaluation.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded in agreement, and he also thought of a point that Shinnosuke Sarutobi had not mentioned.

That is a keen political sense.

From this perspective, he is an extremely qualified successor to the Hokage.

However, given Hoshino Shizuka's age, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt that it was something the next Hokage should consider.

……

At Root headquarters, Hiruzen Sarutobi was listening to Shinnosuke Sarutobi's report.

Danzo was also reading the intelligence sent back from the Land of Rain.

The twelve Iwa ninja, including two pure Jonin squads, were all killed in battle.

"Proficient in Fire Release and Wind Release... Is that Hoshino Shuichi?"

Danzo's eyes flickered.

He knew about Sarutobi Shinnosuke's situation; he was almost a carbon copy of Sarutobi Hiruzen when he was young.

However, judging from the battlefield traces, it was not left by Sarutobi Shinnosuke, as the style is different.

"His growth is truly astonishing, just like Minato Namikaze back in the day..."

Danzo felt that things were getting a little tricky.

Because he realized that he couldn't control that cunning little devil very well.

"In that case, we have no choice but to form an alliance with Orochimaru based on mutual interests."

Danzo made a decision.

If Hoshino Shuichi is willing to stand by his side, not only can the various forbidden techniques in the Book of Seals be shared, but even the results of the ongoing Wood Release research can be appropriately shared.

But if this kid insists on fighting him and it's detrimental to Konoha, then he wouldn't mind destroying it!

……

Iwagakure Village, Tsuchikage's Office.

Onoki looked at the intelligence report in front of him with an extremely gloomy expression.

Twelve elite soldiers, including two Jonin squads, were wiped out just like that.

And he was taken down by three of them!

"Are you sure it's the same Konoha ninja who attacked Roshi last time?"

Onoki looked up and asked.

Huang Tu nodded: "It can be confirmed that from the perspective of chakra perception, it is more accurate than recognizing appearance, unless the other party can change their chakra."

Onoki scoffed, "Fire Release, Wind Release... and he doesn't look very old."

"Activate our spies in Konoha, find this guy, and then..."

"A bounty has been offered: ten million... no, thirty million!"

Huang Tu nodded immediately upon hearing this, then turned around to make the arrangements.

……

Kumogakure, Raikage's office.

After quickly reviewing the intelligence, the Third Raikage looked at Tsuchishiro: "Are you sure it's that brat who made the AB duo retreat in such a sorry state?"

Tsuchishiro nodded and said, "Based on the information sent back from the Land of Rain, it can be basically confirmed."

"Among those in Konoha, those with this kind of Fire Release ability must be members of the Konoha Anbu, so there's no doubt about it."

The Third Raikage gave a cold smile: "That Onoki guy really suffered a big loss this time, but..."

He glanced at the intelligence report on the table and said, "At such a young age, he should be considered a genius in Konoha, right?"

"Can you confirm his identity?"

Tsuchishiro said, "Based on our analysis, this person is very likely the youngest Chunin in Konoha, named Hoshino Shuichi."

"This person graduated at the age of 6 and became a Chunin in the same year. He was a subordinate of Minato Namikaze, the Yellow Flash of Konoha."

"But according to the current intelligence, Minato Namikaze's subordinates are three other people, so it is very likely that this Shuichi Hoshino has infiltrated Konoha's Anbu."

"This makes perfect sense according to Konoha's tradition."

The Third Raikage immediately slammed his fist on the table and roared, "In that case, let's use our power to finish off this brat!"

Tsuchishiro quickly replied, "Third Raikage, please forgive my bluntness."

"Given the strength that Hoshino Shuichi has demonstrated, unless a large force surrounds him, I'm afraid only you personally have the confidence to kill him."

"We must treat him the same way we treat Konoha's White Fang, otherwise we will suffer the same fate as the Iwa ninja, losing valuable combat power for nothing."

The Third Raikage scoffed, "You overestimate him!"

Even so, he still heeded Tsuchishiro's opinion and asked, "So, what are your opinions?"

Tsuchishiro immediately said, "Sell this information to the Iwa ninja; I think they'll take revenge."

Although the Third Raikage disliked this unpleasant approach, he nodded anyway: "Then let's decide it this way!"

……

In Konoha Village, Hoshino Shuichi, who came out of the Anbu headquarters, had no idea that he had already ended up on the desks of the Tsuchikage and Raikage.

After washing up at home, Hoshino Shuichi went to Akimichi's udon noodle shop and ate a bowl of noodles. Then he went to Konoha Hospital to see Shizune and the others.

I've missed you so much since I last saw you for over two weeks.

However, at the hospital, Hoshinoichi saw Nohara Rin and Shizune following the pharmacist Nono.

After exchanging greetings, he couldn't help but ask, "Lin, are you taking a break?"

Rin Nohara nodded and smiled, "Minato-sensei and Kushina-neechan are getting married. They said they'll confirm the exact date when you get back!"

Upon hearing this, Hoshino Hideichi was pleasantly surprised: "It seems I came back just in time."

"Then I won't bother you any longer. I'll go to Minato-sensei's place first."

With a wave of his hand, Hoshino Shuichi left Konoha Hospital and went to Minato's house.

Kushina Uzumaki opened the door, and was overjoyed to see Shuichi Hoshita: "I was just talking about you with Minato, hahaha, you're back! Come on in!"

Upon entering, Hoshino Hideichi found Minato Namikaze busy decorating the house and immediately went to help.

Not long after, Kakashi and Obito Uchiha also appeared, carrying some items.

It turns out that she was sent by Kushina Uzumaki to buy things for the wedding.

Under Kushina Uzumaki's commanding presence, Shuichi Hoshino and the other three spent the afternoon decorating the house, creating a wedding atmosphere.

Kushina Uzumaki looked around and nodded with great satisfaction: "That's settled then!"

Then she looked at Minato Namikaze and said, "Since Shuichi and Jiraiya-sensei are both in the village, let's do it the day after tomorrow!"

Minato Namikaze smiled and nodded, "No problem, let's do it the day after tomorrow!"

April 24th, Konoha Year 43, was the wedding day of Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki.

Hoshino and the others immediately offered their congratulations.

Kushina Uzumaki smiled and said, "Don't forget to give us a wedding gift then, otherwise..."

With that, Kushina Uzumaki raised her fist in a threat.

Obito Uchiha couldn't help but retort, "Who asks for gifts on their own initiative?"

The next moment, he received a punch from Kushina Uzumaki. "You can't argue with your master's wife!"

Obito Uchiha couldn't help but clutch his head and yell.

Kakashi gave him a disdainful look.

Hoshita Shuichi smiled and then asked Namikaze Minato, "Minato-sensei, were there many people invited to the wedding?"

Minato Namikaze laughed and said, "Not many."

"Kushina and I don't have any relatives, so besides you guys, we only have a few close friends."

"By the way, we will ask the Third Hokage to be our witness at our wedding."

Hoshino Hideichi was a little surprised to hear this.

But thinking about it, it seems normal.

Although Minato Namikaze's reputation as the Yellow Flash has already spread throughout the ninja world, he is not yet the Fourth Hokage who will turn the tide in the future.

Whether there are many people or few doesn't matter; the happiness won't be diminished by it.

Upon hearing this, Hoshino Shuichi laughed and said, "Then it seems things won't be too difficult!"

Kushina Uzumaki wrapped her arms around Shuichi Hoshita's neck: "What, Shuichi, are you going to slack off?"

……

After having dinner at Minato Namikaze's house, it was already evening when he came out. After saying goodbye to Kakashi and Obito Uchiha, Shuichi Hoshino headed to Orochimaru's experimental base.

On the way, he couldn't help but think about what wedding gift to give her.

"Giving gifts is such a headache!"

Hoshino Shizuka scratched his head.

We can't exactly follow Tianyun's example and give him gifts, like kunai and other exquisite ninja tools, can we?

That's so unlucky!

After much deliberation, still without reaching a conclusion, they had already arrived at Orochimaru's experimental base.

Orochimaru, upon seeing Hoshino Shuichi, chuckled, "Shuichi-kun, this mission is quite a big deal!"

Hoshita Hideyuki paused for a moment, then realized that Root had gathered intelligence from the battlefield. He laughed and said, "We've already retreated, yet the Iwa ninja still chased after us. Lord Orochimaru, I was forced into this situation."

Orochimaru couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing this, then said, "Lord Danzo seems to be somewhat wary of you!"

Hoshino Shuichi chuckled softly, "If I don't cooperate with him, perhaps he'll try to get rid of me?"

Orochimaru remained noncommittal, saying, "Actually, a chaotic Land of Rain is in our best interest, isn't it?"

While busy with his work, Hoshino said, "It's not up to me, but up to the Third Hokage's opinion."

"The will of the Hokage is our will."

Orochimaru understood instantly.

Suddenly, Hoshita Shuichi asked, "Orochimaru-sama knows that Minato-sensei is getting married, right?"

"What kind of wedding gift should I give?"

Orochimaru sighed, "Minato... no wonder that idiot Jiraiya is in the village too."

"A wedding gift..."

After thinking for a moment, Orochimaru suddenly smiled meaningfully and said, "Shuichi-kun, I think your idea about the Jinchuriki of the Tailed Beasts is very appropriate."

Hoshino Hideichi was stunned upon hearing this.

……

After finishing the experiment and returning home, Hoshino Shuichi washed up and lay in bed, pondering Orochimaru's suggestion.

Orochimaru might know that he knew Kushina Uzumaki was the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

Or perhaps Orochimaru was reminding him that Kushina Uzumaki was the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki.

Shuichi Hoshino leans more towards the latter.

In fact, it must be the latter.

"That's certainly a good suggestion, but it's just speculation and hasn't been verified."

"Unless I verify it myself now..."

Hoshino frowned.

If we could help Kushina Uzumaki tame the Nine-Tails' power, that would be truly wonderful.

Even if one is not a perfect Jinchūriki, being able to control the power of the Nine-Tails and form the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode is still amazing.

Moreover, he didn't actually learn much about sealing techniques from his teacher, Minato Namikaze; most of it was taught to him by Kushina Uzumaki.

Five Elements Sealing, Evil-Sealing Seal, Contract Sealing, and also researching the Corpse Demon Sealing Technique...

"There are some things that I can't change no matter what, but there are some things I can..."

After making his decision, Hoshishita Shuichi couldn't help but think of Orochimaru, secretly marveling, "As expected of Orochimaru, she truly sees through people!"

Now, Hoshino Shuichi is certain that Orochimaru doesn't know he knows Kushina Uzumaki is a Jinchuriki; he was actually reminding him beforehand.

One of the purposes was probably to get him to do human experiments.

He rolled over, got dressed, tidied himself up, left a shadow clone behind, carefully opened the window, and then jumped out.

Returning to Orochimaru's experimental base, Hoshino Shuichi took out a large piece of the well-preserved Four-Tails' flesh and blood, sealed it into the sealing scroll, and then took it away.

After he left, Orochimaru appeared and chuckled softly, "I knew I wasn't wrong!"

"So now all that's left is to wait... This is really something to look forward to!"

……

On the other side, after leaving Orochimaru's experimental base, Hoshino Shizuka arrived at a forest near the Forest of Death.

Here he found an open space, then took out a talisman, hung it on a kunai, and inserted it into the ground.

Immediately afterwards, with a thought from Hoshino Shuichi, a pale purple chakra light burst forth from the talisman, forming a barrier shaped like an inverted bowl that enveloped the entire open space.

With Hoshino Shuichi already being proficient in sealing techniques and curse seals, creating barriers is obviously no problem for him.

After setting up the barrier, Hoshino Shuichi opened the scroll and unsealed the piece of flesh that had detached from the Four-Tails' tail.

Holding the head-sized chunk of meat in both hands, Hoshino frowned. "Should we sprinkle some cumin on it?"

"Barbecuing it probably won't have the desired effect, right?"

"But it seems the dictionary tree doesn't say it should be eaten raw, right?"

If it weren't for the entry, Hoshino Shuichi would have preferred to use the cells of the Four-Tails, like Orochimaru, to continuously cultivate it, create a Four-Tails tail, seal it into his abdomen, tame it, and use it as a battery.

Gritting her teeth, closing her eyes, Xingxia Xiu opened her mouth and bit down.

If you've never taken a risk before, then take one!

If you've never been crazy, then go crazy just this once!

I've never been a pervert before, but let me be a pervert just this once!

(End of this chapter)