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Chapter 180 Kakashi: Both Reserved and Flirtatious! (Please Subscribe and Vote)

After hearing Jiraiya's words, Tsunade fell silent for a moment before saying, "Even becoming Hokage doesn't guarantee this outcome. I'm used to it."

"Who is the enemy?"

Jiraiya said, "That mysterious person who took away Obito Uchiha before, who is suspected to be Madara Uchiha!"

Tsunade's gaze sharpened, and she said, "Jiraiya, stop chasing after your vague and uncertain destiny. Focus on your work; that guy will reappear."

"Don't let the fourth generation be affected too..."

With that, Tsunade turned around, waved her hand, and said, "I understand. I will participate. Now I'm going to rest."

After lying down in the rest room, Tsunade, who was already very tired, quickly fell asleep.

I slept so soundly, it felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders.

……

Several years may have passed in the illusion, but in reality, it is only a few minutes.

Tsunade, her eyelids fluttering and drooling, slowly opened her eyes and saw a smiling face.

"Shuichi?"

"What are you doing here...?"

Tsunade muttered, still a little dazed, but then she was startled and suddenly came to her senses: "Your body hasn't recovered yet, why are you all messed up..."

Before she could finish speaking, Tsunade realized what was happening.

The kid in front of me is the wrong height and age, and there's no room here—this isn't a lounge!

Looking at Hoshino Shita Shuichi, Tsunade's gaze sharpened: "That was... an illusion?"

Hoshita Shuichi blinked: "Tsunade, what nonsense are you talking about?"

"Are you dreaming? I could hear you calling my name!"

Tsunade's ears turned red upon hearing this, then she gritted her teeth and raised her eyebrows: "It must have been you, you little rascal, who caused this mess... Go to hell!"

He flew up and kicked, creating a huge crater in the ground.

Hoshino Shuichi was startled: "Wait, this is an experimental base."

"Also, don't you want to check if your hemophobia has been cured?"

Tsunade, who was about to take action, stopped, frowned, and then remembered what had happened in her dream.

Hoshino Shuichi had already taken out a kunai, pulled it on his hand, and flicked it before the wound could heal, sending drops of blood flying toward Tsunade.

Tsunade immediately dodged, but showed no signs of hemophobia.

The wound healed rapidly, and Hoshino Shuichi smiled broadly: "It seems there are no more problems."

"Fortunately, it was psychological."

The methods he used were exactly what he was looking for.

If it's physiological hemophobia, then obviously you can't do that.

Tsunade, who had just landed, was also taken aback, then frowned and asked, "How did you manage to do that genjutsu without even me noticing a flaw?"

Hoshita Shuichi kept his mouth shut: "This is important information."

He would absolutely never tell Tsunade that he had been role-playing in the illusion, otherwise he would probably be chased for three blocks, with very serious consequences.

"Alright, now that you've fully recovered, I'll get back to work."

With that, Hoshino Shizuka waved his hand and disappeared.

Tsunade opened her mouth, but no sound came out.

The illusion she just experienced was too real, and since she didn't know the principles behind Hoshino Shizuka's illusion technique, she couldn't be sure whether some of the events that occurred were a reflection of her inner self.

……

Upon arriving at another laboratory, Hoshino Shuichi did not immediately get busy, but instead focused his attention on the term tree.

Because a certain keyword was just triggered.

Entry: [PUA Expert]

Requirements: At least three people involved in PUA (Pick-Up Artist) activities.

Entry effect: 100% increase in verbal skills, 100% increase in mental fortitude.

Upon seeing the new entry, Hoshino Shuichi's expression immediately changed.

Disgrace!

defamation!

WordTree, you're making baseless accusations!

Hoshita Shuichi felt extremely wronged. He was only treating Tsunade's illness and trying to prevent Pakura from getting lost in hatred. Yet he was accused of manipulating people. This was too much!

However, forget about talking; doubling one's mental fortitude is still quite tempting.

"Looks like I need to find three people to use PUA on..."

Thinking to himself, Hoshino Shuichi immediately withdrew his attention and couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "Sigh, it's getting more and more perverted. It's all the fault of the keyword tree."

"I should focus on my research and cultivation..."

After gathering his thoughts and focusing intently, Hoshino Shuichi took out the blood that Asuka had prepared beforehand and began to study it.

……

Meanwhile, at their usual training ground, Hoshinoichi's shadow clone was practicing Magnet Release when Kakashi came looking for them.

"Shuichi, I've decided to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique. Do you have any suggestions?"

"Minato-sensei said that you mastered it in less than half a year, which was even faster than his speed."

Upon hearing this, Hoshino Hideichi opened his eyes and laughed, "Although I mastered it in less than half a year, Minato-sensei probably didn't tell you that before that, I had already mastered sealing techniques and several space-time ninjutsu."

"Of course, there's also sensory ninjutsu; these are all preliminary preparations."

Kakashi nodded in agreement: "I see. No wonder Minato-sensei asked me to come and ask you for advice. It seems that the teacher knows about your situation."

"Also, Shuichi, I've decided to give that tailed beast chakra thing a try."

Hoshita Hideichi nodded upon hearing this: "I will report this matter to the Third Hokage. I will come to see you again when it is ready."

"Understood, I'll be going now."

Kakashi finished speaking and left.

As Hoshino watched Kakashi leave, he thought to himself, "Kakashi should have no problem mastering the Flying Thunder God Technique, but it will be difficult for him to use it in battle as skillfully as I and Minato-sensei."

Even with Chidori Instantaneous Movement, Kakashi's reaction speed wasn't fast enough.

Of course, this doesn't mean that the Flying Thunder God Technique is useless for Kakashi.

This is, after all, a space-time ninjutsu!

As for the tailed beast chakra... Hoshino Shizuka is curious, how far can Kakashi go without the Sharingan?

Can he still become a 50/50 player, or even a Kakashi?

……

A day passed in the blink of an eye.

After receiving the memory feedback from the shadow clone, Hoshino Shuichi went to the Hokage's office after finishing his daily training.

Although he could make the decision about the tailed beast experiments, he still had to consult with the relevant authorities when necessary.

After leaving the Hokage Building, Hoshino Hideaki created a shadow clone and went to Kakashi's place before returning home.

Asuka was already preparing dinner in the kitchen.

After washing up, Hoshita Shuichi came to the kitchen. Asuka, seeing him, said with a hint of distress, "Shuichi, upgrading the Adamantine Sealing Chains is too difficult. I can't even figure it out!"

Integrating the power to seal the soul into the Vajra Seal was a suggestion given by Hoshino Shuichi.

Unfortunately, he clearly overestimated Asuka's intelligence; several days passed without him finding a clue.

Seeing Asuka's troubled expression, Hoshino Shuichi thought for a moment and then smiled, "In that case, I'll first develop a sealing technique to seal the soul separately. Asuka-neechan, you can learn it first and then try to integrate it."

Asuka's eyes lit up immediately, and she nodded like a chick pecking at rice: "That's a good idea, thank you, Shuichi."

At that moment, Yakushi Nonou's voice came: "Asuka, this kind of attitude towards training won't do!"

"You rely on Shuichi too much."

Hearing the noise from outside, Asuka stuck out her tongue and quickly said, "Nonou-neechan, I'm so stupid!"

Yakushi Nonou went to the kitchen, then shooed out the meddlesome Hoshino Shuichi and got busy with Asuka.

Hoshino Shuichi leaned against the kitchen door and didn't leave, watching the two busy figures while chatting idly.

After dinner, leaving a shadow clone busy in the study, Hoshino Shuichi used the Flying Thunder God Technique to arrive at the experimental base in the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Fire.

Upon seeing Hoshino Hideichi approach, Yekura immediately reported, "Lord Hideichi, the ninjas selected by the daimyo have been delivered. Would you like to see them?"

"Let the clone go; we can continue our cultivation."

Hoshino Hideaki created a shadow clone to handle the matter, while he and Yekura sat down opposite each other in the lounge, holding hands and connecting their chakra.

However, the goal is to obtain the secret of the Scorching Release from Yekura through a mental connection.

This wasn't the first time Hoshino Shuichi had trained with Yokura in this way, but today was the first time he had trained with Yokura since obtaining the "Academic God" title.

Efficiency is clearly different from before.

Time flew by and it was almost 10 p.m. Hoshino Shuichi reluctantly ended his training and said to Yekura, "Although your chakra reserves are insufficient, with the support of the Xuanbi Ancient God Seal, it is enough to complete the Scorching Release Chakra Mode."

"From now on, I'll focus all my training in this direction. That way, I can better unleash the power of the Scorching Release and improve my combat strength."

Yekura nodded: "Don't worry, Lord Shuichi, I will do my best."

Hoshino Shuichi couldn't help but start using manipulative tactics: "If you don't work hard, I'll leave you far behind."

"You don't want to be a dispensable subordinate, do you?"

Yekura immediately became solemn: "Don't worry, Lord Shuichi, I will definitely master the Scorch Release Chakra Mode."

Hoshino nods in satisfaction and says, "My Fire Release Chakra Mode actually incorporates the power of Wind Release, so it can be of reference value to you."

"In addition, I will teach you all the ninjutsu such as Fire Release: Clone Technique, Buddha's Wrath Lotus, Flaming Dragon Breath, Fire Prison Lotus, and Lotus Steps."

"Using the power of Scorch Release will make it even more powerful. Moreover, the characteristics of Scorch Release mean that once you master the Scorch Release Chakra Mode, you should be able to fly. Mastering Lotus Steps will greatly increase your flight speed and agility."

The Lotus Steps cultivation method is difficult, but the difficulty is greatly reduced by cultivating with the power of the bloodline limit.

Seeing that Hoshino Shuichi was going to teach her ninjutsu, Yekura quickly assured him again, "I won't let Shuichi-sama down!"

"I'll be watching."

After saying that, Hoshino Shizuka disappeared.

The next day.

Hoshita Shuichi brought Kakashi to the experimental base.

When Tsunade arrived and saw Kakashi, she was taken aback and asked, "Is this a tailed beast experiment?"

Hoshino nodded: "Yes, let Kakashi slowly come into contact with the tailed beast chakra first."

Because of her experience in the illusion, Tsunade didn't say much, only nodding: "Be careful, take it step by step, don't rush."

Hoshita Hideichi laughed and said, "Tsunade, don't worry, I'm not that kind of impatient person."

Tsunade nodded and turned to leave.

Kakashi, however, seemed lost in thought: "Shuichi, your relationship with Lady Tsunade..."

Hoshita Hide tilted his head towards Kakashi and said seriously, "Kakashi, what do you think of me pursuing Tsunade?"

Although he had already sensed it, Kakashi was still so shocked by these words that he couldn't speak for a moment.

"You bastard, do you want to die?"

Tsunade's voice suddenly came.

Hoshino Shuichi immediately led Kakashi to a room with barriers and sealing techniques using the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Kakashi had already recovered his senses: "You're really bold!"

Hoshino Shuichi sneered, "Kakashi, you should learn this from me. If you like someone, you should express it boldly. You need to face your inner desires squarely so that you won't be controlled by them."

"This is also useful when facing the chakra of the Tailed Beasts. The so-called malice of the Tailed Beasts is actually all kinds of negative emotions and negative thoughts."

Kakashi listened attentively, and Hoshino Shuichi's expression also became serious: "Everyone has desires, whether good or bad."

"Even the most upright and optimistic person inevitably harbors negative thoughts deep down, and the malice of the tailed beast chakra will guide and amplify these negative thoughts."

"So Kakashi, you must first overcome this point, otherwise even if your body can withstand it, you will only become a mindless monster and will not be able to truly use the power of the Tailed Beast."

"Human desires must be restrained, otherwise they will run rampant. But one cannot suppress them all the time, because the more one suppresses them, the more ferocious the rebound will be."

"Face yourself squarely, restrain your desires, guide your desires, dissolve your desires, and control your desires..."

At this point, Hoshino Hideichi changed the subject: "A ninja's chakra is formed by the combination of mental and physical strength. The strength of chakra determines not only the strength of the body, but also this..."

Hoshita Shuichi pointed to his head, then to Kakashi's heart area: "And here!"

"Spirit, soul!"

"Thought, and will!"

Kakashi fell into deep thought.

Hoshino Shuuichi said, "Kakashi, if you want to win back Obito, if you want to protect what you cherish and protect, you must first strengthen your will, your mind, and your heart."

"This is essential for you to break through your own limits; otherwise, you will be limited by your physical body."

This is his insight gained after continuously delving into the study and understanding of chakra and the human body.

It may not be entirely correct, but it is at least correct for now.

"I've got it."

Kakashi nodded solemnly: "Thank you, Shuichi."

Hoshino Hideichi chuckled, "If you want to thank me, you can be my child's teacher when I have children!"

Kakashi readily agreed, "No problem."

After saying that, he thought for a moment and then added seriously, "But whose child was it with?"

"Shizune, Tsunade-sama, or Asuka-senpai?"

Upon hearing this, Hoshino Shuichi couldn't help but laugh and scold, "You, Kakashi, you're always so serious, but you're actually both reserved and lewd!"

"Next time I treat Lin, I will definitely expose your true colors to her."

"No wonder you always wear a mask."

Kakashi almost rolled his eyes when he heard this.

(End of this chapter)