Konoha's lexicon of ninjas

Chapter 14 A Small Shock! (Please vote with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets to continue reading)

Looking at the expert-level entries, Hoshino Hideichi's gaze settled on the entry for "Fire Release Expert".

Of the several entries, this one should be the easiest for him to activate at the moment.

The requirement for a "Fire Release Expert" is to be proficient in at least five Fire Release ninjutsu of at least C rank, and he has already mastered two of them.

In addition, he still has a C-level Dragonfire Technique that he hasn't mastered.

Then we're missing two C-rank Fire Release techniques. Perhaps we can find a solution through Tsunade?

Once the goal was set, fatigue set in.

Hideichi Hoshino immediately turned off the lights and went to bed to rest.

The next day, at 9 a.m., Hoshino Hideichi arrived at the Tianxiang store on time and began making explosive tags in the workshop.

at the same time.

Inside the Hokage Building, Hiruzen Sarutobi also received detailed information about Shuichi Hoshino from Root.

When they finished reading the documents, Orochimaru knocked on the door and entered.

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately handed the information to Orochimaru.

Orochimaru took the document and quickly glanced through it. Slightly surprised, he smiled and said, "He seems to be a genius no less than Minato. Is Master planning to have me take him as my disciple?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head: "No, go to Root."

Orochimaru raised an eyebrow, instantly realizing that this guy named Hoshino Shuichi must have been chosen by Danzo.

So sending him to Root was to monitor Danzo, restrict Danzo, divide Danzo's power, and even inherit his position...

"Looks like something interesting has happened!"

Orochimaru chuckled inwardly, but said aloud, "I understand, Master!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and continued, "After Hoshinobi Hideichi completes his special training at Root, he will be in your hands."

……

After leaving the Hokage Building, Orochimaru went straight to the Root base and met Danzo.

After dismissing his subordinates, Danzo looked at Orochimaru and said, "I heard you want to research Hashirama cells?"

Orochimaru nodded in agreement: "That's true, but the village refused."

"I can help you!"

Danzo knew Orochimaru's purpose in being sent by Hiruzen Sarutobi, but unfortunately, his old friend had clearly misjudged him.

"I can provide you with anything!"

Danzo offered an incredibly tempting deal: "Hashirama cells, experimental subjects, and funding!"

In short, he took care of everything!

"Of course, I have the right to enjoy the fruits of my research!"

Danzo put forward the conditions on the surface.

Orochimaru laughed and said, "Of course!"

He agreed to the deal and then said, "That Hoshino Shuichi will be going to Root for special training. The old man has entrusted him to me."

Danzo's expression darkened upon hearing this, but as the leader of Root, he was not swayed by his emotions: "It would be best if he could be put to use by Root!"

Orochimaru nodded: "I understand!"

……

Four days passed in the blink of an eye.

Xingxiaxiu earned 24000 taels in one go, and then spent it all at Tianxiang Shop.

The young lady, Tenyun, gave him a set of ninja tools—shuriken, kunai, and senbon—for free.

However, Hoshino Hideichi purchased a batch of secret medicines for medicinal baths through Tianxiang Store at a discount, thus spending all the money he had earned during the summer vacation in one go.

Moreover, it can only be used for three months, which is roughly the amount needed for the new semester.

But Star Show doesn't care about half of it.

The secret medicine is used to relieve fatigue, heal hidden injuries caused by training, and strengthen muscles and bones. It can also promote growth and increase chakra, although the effect is not outstanding and cannot significantly increase chakra levels.

But it is ultimately useful.

The reason why those ninja clans are stronger than ninjas from commoner backgrounds is not only because they have systematic inheritance, but also because they eat better and have access to various secret medicines.

The gap can be widened by the gradual accumulation of each generation.

9 month 15 day.

The new semester has begun.

Everything seems to be the same as it was two months ago.

But that's clearly not the case.

In the afternoon, during the ninja tool throwing lesson.

Many girls cheered for Kakashi, while Obito Uchiha, as always, was very unconvinced, but he was no match for Kakashi.

When it comes to throwing ninja tools, Hoshino Shuichi is just average and doesn't show any fancy moves.

The next lesson is a practical lesson.

Amidst the cheers, Hoshino Shuichi silently observed the duels among the students, memorizing everyone's progress and updating the "information" within his memory palace.

Meanwhile, in the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi took out a crystal ball and secretly observed the practical lesson that Hoshino Shuichi's class was having that day.

"Next match: Kakashi Hatake, Shuichi Hoshita!"

Kimura Hiroya announced loudly.

Obito Uchiha was very dissatisfied and quickly said, "Kimura-sensei, why isn't it me fighting Kakashi?"

Kimura Hiroya sighed helplessly. "Can I say that this is an order from the Third Hokage?"

Ignoring Obito Uchiha's brainless words, Hiroya Kimura said, "Form the Opposing Hand Seal!"

Hoshita Shuichi and Kakashi formed opposing hand seals, and Hoshita chuckled softly, "Kakashi, this time I'm going to use my full strength!"

Kakashi raised an eyebrow: "We'll see!"

Once the opposing seals were complete, the two immediately retreated.

Kimura Hiroya glanced at the two men, and after confirming they were ready, he shouted, "Begin!"

The next moment, amidst shouts, Hoshino Shuichi and Kakashi charged at each other.

Bang bang bang!

The clash of fists and feet created gusts of air.

The two moved faster and faster, using speed to fight speed, their fists and feet creating many afterimages, so much so that the originally loud cheers gradually subsided.

Shizune, Nohara Rin, and the others gradually forgot to cheer and were staring intently at the two opponents.

Even so, many people still find it difficult to keep up with the pace.

"Kakashi, that guy, actually..."

Obito Uchiha couldn't help but clench his fists. Although he didn't want to admit it, it seemed that Kakashi, that arrogant guy, had improved more than him during this holiday.

On the other side, Sarutobi Asuma's gaze followed Hoshino Shuichi closely, a sense of urgency rising within him.

Being suppressed by Kakashi was bad enough, but now Hoshino Shuichi's strength seems to be catching up with his.

It wasn't that he looked down on Hoshino Shuichi; after all, he was the son of the Hokage, and having Kakashi was enough for him.

But obviously, some things cannot be changed by personal will.

Shuichi under the stars made great progress over the summer, but Kakashi was also training hard.

In a purely physical contest, even with his superior reflexes, Hoshino Shuichi inevitably fell into a disadvantageous position.

There's a gap not only in technique, but also in strength.

Bang!

Hoshita Shuichi was kicked away by Kakashi, but as he flew backward, he pulled out two shuriken from his ninja tool pouch and threw them out.

Kakashi had anticipated this. He took out a kunai, and with two clangs, easily parried the sword in his hand before decisively throwing the kunai away.

Because he saw Hoshino Shuichi forming hand seals, which meant he was about to unleash a fire-style technique.

So, after throwing the kunai, Kakashi formed hand seals and squatted down.

He believed that Hoshino Shuichi could easily dodge the kunai without affecting the execution of his ninjutsu.

Hoshino Shuichi easily dodged Kakashi's kunai and immediately changed his hand seals.

Earth Escape - Earth Current Wall!

Clone Technique!

Kakashi's expression changed slightly, and an earthen wall rose up in front of him.

At the same time, numerous clones of Hoshino Shizuka appeared, surrounding the area.

But most importantly, these clones are not Hoshino Shuichi's original form, but rather Kurenai Yuhi, Rin Nohara, Shizune, Asuma Sarutobi...

On the first day of the new school year, Hoshino Shizuka gave the whole class a little shock.

Kakashi had already used the clone technique and transformation technique in quick succession when Kimura Hiroya was inspecting the classroom that morning. A dozen Kimura Hiroyas stood in the classroom, eliciting many gasps of surprise.

But it's clearly not as eye-catching as Hoshino Shuichi's current performance.

At this moment, the entire class surrounded and attacked Kakashi.

Most importantly, Hoshino Shuichi's transformation technique was so realistic that even his fighting style was simulated, making it almost impossible for Sarutobi Asuma, Uchiha Obito, and others to tell the difference for a moment.

(End of this chapter)