Konoha's lexicon of ninjas

Chapter 136 Remember, call me Master Xiuyi! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

In the land of rivers, inside a cave, a campfire flickers, its light shimmering.

Ye Cang, who was lying down, twitched her eyelids and then slowly opened her eyes.

At first, her vision was blurry, and Yekura's thoughts were somewhat sluggish: "Is...is this the Pure Land?"

As his vision gradually cleared, Ye Cang subconsciously followed the light, slowly turning his head to see the campfire and a figure sitting in front of it.

"Who is he? Why does he seem familiar...?"

"Is it a fallen comrade?"

"companion……"

Yekura's memories resurfaced, recalling how she was betrayed by the Mist Ninja, and she was immediately heartbroken.

Her former comrade betrayed her!

Those guys actually gave her to the Mist Ninja as a bargaining chip!

Ye Cang wasn't stupid; he quickly figured it out.

"You're awake."

Suddenly, Ye Cang heard a gentle voice and was immediately taken aback: "You...who are you?"

"Are we in a Pure Land?"

Upon hearing this, Hoshino Hideichi couldn't help but laugh: "Pure Land?"

"I would never go to a place like that with you."

Turning to look at Yekura, Hoshishita Hideichi smiled and said, "Yekura, long time no see!"

Yekura's eyes widened instantly: "You... Hoshishita Shuichi!"

She became somewhat agitated, and as she moved, pain immediately surged through her brain.

Sweat beaded on his forehead as Yekura looked at Hoshino Shuichi: "Did you save me?"

Hoshino Hideaki stood up, poured himself a glass of salt and sugar water, and held it to Yekura's lips: "What else?"

"You think this is a dream?"

"Drink it, you need to replenish your fluids."

Ye Cang looked down at the cup made of bamboo tube.

Xingxia Xiu said, "Don't worry, I haven't used it before, it was made temporarily."

"You're lucky to have met a medical expert like me, otherwise you would be dead."

Yekura opened her mouth and drank all the water, then looked at Hoshishita Shuichi and asked, "Why did you save me?"

Hoshino Hideichi put down his cup and sat back down by the campfire: "There are many reasons!"

"First, you are an envoy sent by Sunagakure to Kirigakure."

"Although he is a betrayed person, saving him might break the alliance between Sunagakure and Kirigakure."

Even if we can't destroy it, we can at least buy some time.

"Secondly, you possess many secrets, especially regarding the Sand Village's next move."

Yekura gave a mocking smile: "Just as I expected..."

Hoshino Hideichi laughed and retorted, "What? Do you think I'd only help you out of pity?"

"Is it because of your beauty? I'm not that kind of superficial person."

Ye Cang turned her head, her eyes somewhat vacant as she stared at the leaping shadows on the cave ceiling: "What do you want to know?"

"Anyway, I've already been betrayed by them. What a laughable hero..."

Upon hearing this, Hoshino Hideaki asked, "After the alliance between Sunagakure and Kirigakure, is the next step to attack the Land of Fire?"

Ye Cang said blankly, "That's true."

"However, to be specific, we should first join forces to conquer the Land of Rivers, hand over the portion that originally belonged to Konoha to Kirigakure, and then attack the Land of Fire together."

"However, I don't know the specific plans."

"I've said everything. You can kill me now..."

Hoshita Hideichi shook his head upon hearing this: "What a coward!"

Ye Cang said calmly, "You want to use hatred to manipulate me?"

"Although I am resentful, I hate the village's leaders, those who betrayed me, and Kirigakure itself."

Hoshino Hideaki got up and sat down next to Yekura, reaching out to pinch her chin.

Their eyes met!

Looking into Hoshino Shuichi's sharp, domineering, and aggressive gaze, Yekura suddenly hesitated, but because her chin was being held, she couldn't break free.

Hoshino Hideichi stared at Yekura, his voice low and domineering: "Yekura, I'm the one who saved your life."

"So, from this moment on, you are mine, my property!"

"You absolutely cannot die without my permission."

After saying that, Hoshino Shuichi released Yekura.

Ye Cang gave a soft snort and turned his head away.

Hoshino Hideichi's voice softened a bit as he said, "Of course, I'm not the kind of person who doesn't understand his subordinates."

"Don't worry, I won't ask you to kill ordinary people in Sunagakure, but you must obey my orders regarding the high-ranking officials in Sunagakure and people from other ninja villages."

After saying that, Hoshino Shuichi went to undress Yokura.

Ye Cang was startled and, enduring the excruciating pain, moved her body, asking, "What...do you want to do?"

"I am a medical ninja."

Shuichi Hoshishita emphasized, "Besides, I'm not even 12 years old yet!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Cang's cold face flushed red, and she stopped dodging.

While busy, Hoshino Shuichi said, "Besides, you had too many wounds before, I've already seen them."

Upon hearing this, Ye Cang gritted his teeth: "Bastard, brat..."

Hoshino Hideki, with his sharp ears, overheard this and laughed, "You should call me Lord Hideki!"

Yecang gritted his teeth and remained silent.

As Hoshino Shuichi healed her wounds, he said, "What's wrong? Pakura, the Scorching Release wielder from Sunagakure, a Jonin of her stature, doesn't she acknowledge the debt of gratitude for being saved?"

"Or do you think I'm not qualified to be your superior?"

"You should know that I'm stronger than you, right?"

That wretched brat!

Yekura reluctantly began, "Shu...Shuichi-sama!"

She felt inexplicably ashamed, especially since this guy had undressed her.

Hoshino Shuichi felt a strange sense of satisfaction despite hearing Yekura's reluctant voice.

This feeling... is indescribable!

Could it be because of that reluctance?

It seems to be getting more and more perverted...

Hoshino Hideichi quickly suppressed his urge to run around and focused on treating Yekura's injuries.

A moment later, Hoshino finished the treatment, took off his outer robe and covered Yekura with it, saying, "She should be fully recovered in another two or three days."

Don't leave here during this time. My shadow clone will prepare food and drink for you.

Ye Cang was startled: "Little...you're leaving?"

"Remember, call me Master Xiuyi!"

Hoshino Shuichi emphasized this point before saying, "I need to go back to Konoha."

"While my presence might slow down the offensive by Sunagakure and Kirigakure, it's also possible that it could be brought forward."

After a moment of silence, and seeing that Hoshino Shuichi was about to leave the cave, Yekura finally spoke: "I understand, Shuichi-sama!"

Hoshino Hideichi smiled and turned around to look at him: "Very good, keep it up!"

……

After leaving the cave, Hoshinoichi created a shadow clone to stay behind before returning to Konoha.

In the Kazekage's office in Sunagakure, Rasa was shocked to learn that Pakura's body had been taken away by a mysterious powerful figure. He immediately asked his subordinates, "What did the Kirigakure say?"

"The envoy from the Mist Village who came to deliver the message conveyed the Third Mizukage's opinion that it was another village, especially Konoha Village, that was responsible."

"Therefore, the alliance will not change."

"However, the specific plan will probably need to be reconsidered."

Luo Sha secretly breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this, then asked, "Are you sure she's dead?"

The Sand Ninja who reported quickly replied, "The Mist Ninja said there's absolutely no way anyone could have survived that situation, unless it was Tsunade from Konoha who intervened!"

Rasa was now completely relieved and said, "Go and tell the Kirigakure envoy that I will send a new envoy to discuss the matter with them!"

"Yes, Lord Kazekage!"

……

Konoha, Hokage's office.

Hoshita Shuichi reported to Sarutobi Hiruzen the general details of how he rescued Sunagakure's Scorching Release user, Pakura, and the information he obtained from Pakura.

After hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but sigh, "I never expected something like this to happen."

"The Sand Village has made a huge sacrifice to form an alliance with the Mist Village; it seems they've made a very firm decision!"

After reflecting on his thoughts, Hiruzen Sarutobi asked, "Shuichi, what do you think Sunagakure and Kirigakure will do next?"

Hoshino Hideichi pondered, "They should have no trouble figuring out that we were behind this. Although it will delay their alliance, it won't change the outcome."

"Furthermore, even if they cannot confirm whether Yekura is alive or dead, they will probably change their original plans."

"My view is that, in terms of the River Country direction, Sunagakure and Kirigakure will pass directly through the River Country, and try to avoid our notice, heading straight for the Land of Fire."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slowly after hearing this: "That possibility is indeed very high."

"So, what do you plan to do with Yekura?"

Hoshino Hideaki said, "Let her serve me for now, but don't include her in the Konoha ninja series, so that Sunagakure can find an excuse."

"Yakura is very capable; she'll be a formidable asset when dealing with the Mist Ninja!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt that this was indeed the most suitable method at the moment, so he said, "In that case, I'll leave it to you!"

……

As he emerged from the Hokage Building, Hoshino Hideichi stretched.

Tomorrow, the Hokage Building will announce his promotion to Jonin. He will then be the youngest person in Konoha's history to be promoted to Jonin!

"Let's go to Konoha Hospital first..."

Hoshita Shuichi strode towards Konoha Hospital, strolled around the hospital, and met with Pharmacist Nonou and Shizune before leaving.

After returning home and washing up, Hoshino Hideichi went straight to his bedroom and had a good night's sleep.

He hasn't been sleeping well during this period.

When she woke up, it was already around three o'clock in the afternoon. Hoshino Shuichi went out for a walk and bought her underwear and several black backless dresses of different styles, according to Yekura's figure.

Such a beautiful back, I must admire it properly.

……

After buying the clothes, Hoshinoichi returned to the River Country.

When Yekura dispelled the shadow clone and entered the cave, she was sitting in front of the campfire, lost in thought.

"Hey, these are clothes I bought for you."

Hoshino placed a bag at Yekura's feet.

Ye Cang was startled, only then realizing that Hoshino Hideaki was in his true form: "You... how could you be so fast?"

"The Instantaneous Movement Technique!"

Hoshino Shuichi didn't offer much explanation.

Ye Cang looked down at the clothes in the bag, feeling increasingly ashamed: "This guy, he actually has my size so..."

"And also, it's all lace, backless, does someone this young have such a fetish?"

Seeing Yekura's expression, Hoshino Hideichi quickly said, "Hey, I chose these all according to your style."

Yekura turned around: "Lord Shuichi, I need to change my clothes."

Xingxia Xiu curled her lip and slipped out of the cave.

A moment later, Yekura, having changed her clothes, emerged from the cave and was startled by the sight outside: "This is the southern part of the Land of Rivers, and... that's the stronghold of the Mist Ninja?"

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "That's right."

Yekura looked at the boy, who was considerably shorter than herself, and asked, "You're too bold! Kirigakure isn't lacking in ninjas skilled in sensory ninjutsu!"

Hoshita Shuichi chuckled: "Don't worry, it just looks close, but it's actually very far."

"So, do you feel like rushing over there?"

Ye Cang scoffed, "I'm not a fool, nor will I be blinded by hatred."

That's because I saved your life!

Hoshita Shuichi snorted to himself.

Ye Cang paused for a moment, then asked, "What are your plans for me?"

"Call me Master Xiuyi!"

Hideichi Hoshino emphasized this.

Yekura gritted her teeth inwardly: "Lord Shuichi, what are your plans for me?"

Hoshino no Shuichi nodded in satisfaction: "Don't worry, you don't need to become a member of Konoha. You are just my subordinate, and you only need to obey my orders."

"Once you've recovered, we'll head back to the Land of Fire."

"Before the Sand Village and Mist Village attack the Land of Fire, I need you to go to the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Fire to see the Daimyo on my behalf."

Yekura was startled: "The Daimyo of the Land of Fire, you...?"

Hoshino Hideichi laughed and said, "You guessed right, I am a double agent for both the Daimyo and the Hokage."

Taking out the Yaegaki Sword and handing it to Yekura, Hoshishita Shuichi continued, "This is a token."

"Your mission is to obtain material support from the Daimyo of the Land of Fire and establish an underground experimental base for me."

Holding the Yaegaki Sword, Yekura nodded: "I understand... Lord Shuichi!"

……

Two days passed in the blink of an eye, and Yekura's injuries had almost fully recovered. Hoshino Shuichi then set off with her to leave the Land of Rivers.

This time, they didn't use the Flying Thunder God Technique. After entering the Land of Fire the next day, Hoshino Shuichi took a mask and a black hooded robe and gave them to Yekura, saying, "Let's part ways here!"

I'll contact you in three days.

Ye Cang nodded, but then hesitated for a moment and said, "Aren't you... afraid I'll leave?"

Hoshita Shuichi confidently stated, "Without me, is there anyone in the ninja world who could treat you better than me?"

That's obviously just a nice remark.

True confidence comes from the Flying Thunder God Technique.

"Remember, call me Master Xiuyi!"

Shuichi Hoshino reiterated this point.

Upon hearing this, Ye Cang couldn't help but clench his fist. What a mood killer!

"Lord Shuichi..."

Though unwilling in their hearts, their mouths tell the truth.

Hoshino nods in satisfaction and says, "Work hard, and I'll reward you if you do well."

"And it definitely won't be like the Fourth Kazekage, who just gives you a hero title that doesn't really have any practical benefits."

After saying that, Hoshino Shizuka disappeared.

Ye Cang was secretly annoyed: "This guy is clearly mocking me!"

and many more.

Suddenly, Yekura's gaze sharpened: "Was that Body Flicker Technique just now... a space-time ninjutsu like Konoha's Yellow Flash?"

"At this age... what a terrifying little brat!"

"However, it doesn't seem so bad to be a subordinate of someone with such boundless potential."

"I just hope this bastard doesn't die easily on the battlefield."

"I, Pakura, the Scorching Release Master, am not the kind of person who doesn't know how to repay kindness!"

With these thoughts in mind, Yecang put on a mask, donned a hooded robe, and leaped towards the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Fire.

(End of this chapter)