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Chapter 243 Lord Tsuchikage, don't you miss your granddaughter? (Please subscribe and vote)

When Hoshino Shuichi found Shisui, the guy was training with Uchiha Itachi.

Or rather, Shisui was teaching Itachi Uchiha.

Leaning against the tree trunk and watching quietly, Hoshino Shuichi had to admit that the young Itachi was quite cute.

Moreover, this should be at the ninja academy.

It seems they used shadow clones to go to school instead of their own.

After waiting for about half an hour, Shisui let Itachi practice on his own, then went to Hoshino Shuichi's side: "What brings you here?"

Hoshino Hideichi laughed and said, "Everyone needs to get some fresh air."

Shisui, however, noticed and smiled, "You must have a mission, right?"

He knew that his friend was a cultivation research fanatic, more fanatical than anyone else in the village.

"We have a mission: to go to Iwagakure and have a discussion with the Third Tsuchikage."

Hoshita Shuichi said casually, "But let's set off again tomorrow."

Shisui's gaze sharpened: "The Third Tsuchikage, a user of the Kekkei Tota, must be incredibly powerful, right?"

Hoshino Shuichi thought for a moment and said, "In terms of ability, yes, but from a practical combat perspective, every ninjutsu has its flaws. It all depends on whether you can exploit them."

"Just like the Fourth Raikage's Lightning Release, its speed is so fast that even Sharingan eye techniques can evade it. But by using Susanoo to defend as an offense, one can seize the opportunity and defeat him with a single genjutsu."

The Fourth Raikage was instantly killed by Madara Uchiha with a single glance.

In terms of genjutsu mastery, Madara Uchiha was definitely inferior to Shisui.

At that moment, Itachi Uchiha ran over from the training ground and respectfully greeted him: "Lord Shuuichi!"

Hoshino Hideichi reached out and patted Uchiha Itachi's head, laughing, "Looks like Shisui was right, you're a genius. I couldn't use shadow clones to go to class at your age!"

Uchiha Itachi immediately gave a shy smile.

Hoshino Shuichi didn't treat him like a child. After all, he had gone to the battlefield at the age of four and was praised for his precocious thinking, so he laughed and said, "Shisui should have told you everything about the Sharingan, right?"

Itachi Uchiha glanced at Shisui and nodded: "Brother Shisui has already taught me everything."

Hoshino Hideaki nodded: "Physical training goes without saying... as for the accumulation of mental strength..."

"One aspect is physical: perseverance and willpower. The persistence in each training session and the breakthrough of one's own limits are all transformations of one's mental and physical spirit."

"The second point is about willpower itself, which comes from inner strength. This requires you to set goals for yourself and gradually accumulate this positive force by achieving them. I call it positive energy."

"Besides setting goals, there's something even more crucial: finding your own ninja way!"

Rendao?

Itachi Uchiha had heard this term more than once, and asked, "Lord Shuichi, what do you think the way of the ninja is?"

Hoshita Hideichi smiled and said, "The way of forbearance is how one conducts oneself in society!"

"Your every word and action defines your ninja way!"

"The path you walk is your path of forbearance!"

This answer clearly surprised Itachi Uchiha.

His father, and Uchiha Shisui, both said things that differed from Hoshino Shuichi's.

His father told him that as a member of the Uchiha clan, the way of the ninja is to uphold the honor of the Uchiha clan and make the Uchiha clan great!

Uchiha Itachi did not agree with this in his heart, as it was too narrow-minded.

But Shisui told him that ninjas are nameless people who protect the village and their loved ones in the darkness.

He wholeheartedly agreed with this and prepared to make it his guiding principle in becoming a ninja.

But at that moment, Itachi Uchiha suddenly realized...

Whether it was what the father said or what Shisui said, it was their own version of the ninja way.

But everyone has their own path!

Seeing the look of understanding on Itachi Uchiha's face, Shuichi Hoshishita couldn't help but sigh inwardly that this guy was truly a genius.

If it were a little kid, he wouldn't understand a thing.

Hopefully, it won't go astray in the future.

Hoshino Hideaki patted Itachi Uchiha on the shoulder and said with a smile, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

"People grow from infants to adults by accumulating strength step by step."

"The river embankment was built little by little."

"Goals are achieved step by step; no one can achieve them overnight."

Even if it seems like a quick success, there is actually a lot of effort involved that you can't even realize.

Itachi Uchiha understood: "It's like awakening the Sharingan. You gain it and then lose it. The instantaneous burst of power grants immense strength. But in reality, the process of gaining and then losing it is already an accumulation."

"It's just a pity that it was done in the wrong way."

Hoshino Hideichi shook his head slightly upon hearing this: "This is not a wrong way."

Uchiha Itachi was puzzled, then looked at Uchiha Shisui.

Uchiha Shisui also looked at Hoshino Shuichi, waiting for his explanation.

Xingxia Xiu said, "Humans have seven emotions and six desires. You can't make yourself heartless and ungrateful, and refuse to get what you want."

"Once you gain something, you will lose it eventually. This is something that is often beyond human control."

Uchiha Shisui sighed inwardly, "This is why Shuichi, despite possessing such immense strength, can still maintain such a fanatical attitude towards training!"

"This is his way of the ninja... and unifying the ninja and unifying the ninja world are just goals that are achieved on this path of the ninja."

But Itachi Uchiha trembled upon hearing this.

Hoshino Hideichi chuckled, "Isn't it cruel?"

Uchiha Itachi nodded silently.

Hoshino Shuichi patted Uchiha Itachi's head again: "But this is also the reason why we humans can become the masters of this world."

Even when faced with harsh reality, we must still strive to overcome it!

"The Sharingan is the eye that reflects the soul. It is said to be the eye of curse, but I think it is the eye of blessing that can transform loss and pain into the power to continue facing the cruel reality. It carries the power of the blessings of the deceased."

"The key is how you control and utilize him, not how the Sharingan controls you."

"Then why do I say that gaining and then losing the Sharingan to awaken it isn't the wrong way? It's not just because you can't stop him, but also because of whether you rely on him!"

Itachi Uchiha seemed to be deep in thought, while Shisui Uchiha smiled.

Hideichi Hoshino gave a simple example: "It's like a knife; it's used to kill people. Can you say that the knife is evil?"

"Don't resist him."

"And don't rely on him."

"The most crucial point is..."

Xingxia Xiu nodded slightly to Uchiha Itachi's heart: "Your heart!"

"The right understanding, the right path, every step you take is accumulating strength... and then let nature take its course."

"That's how Shisui obtained his kaleidoscope."

"As for awakening your Sharingan, there's no precedent yet. Perhaps You, Itachi, will be the first."

Uchiha Itachi nodded solemnly, "Lord Shuichi, Brother Shisui, I will do my best!"

Hoshino Hideichi smiled and said, "Alright, you guys continue. I'm leaving now."

After saying this, the person disappeared.

The next day.

Uchiha Shisui was still waiting outside the Hoshino family's house early in the morning.

After breakfast, Hoshinobu Shuichi bid farewell to Yakushi Nonou and Asuka before heading out, taking Uchiha Shisui with him as they used the Body Flicker Technique to leave the village.

Yesterday, Hiruzen Sarutobi had already led a group of Konoha ninja to Kusagakure in the Land of Grass.

Relying on his abundant chakra, Hoshino Shuichi teleported with Uchiha Shisui to the Land of Earth in one breath, and then used the Light-Heavy Rock Technique to fly from the sky to the outskirts of Iwagakure.

After a short wait, Tobi, the White Zetsu, emerged from the ground: "Lord Shuichi, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki has been found."

Hoshino nods slightly, then creates a Wood Release clone.

The Wood Release clone said, "I'm leaving now!"

After saying that, the person disappeared.

Meanwhile, Hoshino Shuichi and Uchiha Shisui waited until White Zetsu Tobi infiltrated Iwagakure again to find the Five-Tails Jinchuriki before making their move.

……

Inside Iwagakure Village.

Hoshino Hideichi leaned against a tree trunk, a smile playing on his lips as he watched with great interest the children playing not far away.

One of the girls, with short, filthy hair, was the youngest, only three or four years old, but she acted like the big sister, leading the other children in games and playing the role of the Fourth Tsuchikage.

She really is a sweet and considerate daughter.

The little girl who gives orders with her short legs is naturally the future image of legs.

Hoshino Shuichi secretly regretted not bringing a camera, otherwise he should have taken a picture of this scene and used it to blackmail others later.

The Fourth Tsuchikage, you don't want everyone to know...

Tsk, the taste is a bit too strong.

At this moment, Yotsuba also spotted Hoshino Shuichi and immediately said to Kurotsuchi, "Kurotsuchi, that guy over there is my friend. Go ask him to play games with you."

The imposing Kurotsuchi was taken aback, and when he looked up, he met Hoshino Shuichi's gentle smile: "Big monkey, is he your friend?"

"I don't think I've ever seen him before!"

Four-Tails spouted empty promises: "Don't worry, he's a good person."

"Go and make him play with you, let him be the big bad guy."

"You're the Tsuchikage, so of course you have to beat up some really bad guys."

Hei Tu's eyes lit up, and he nodded repeatedly. Under the puzzled gazes of his friends, he toddled over to Xingxia Xiuyi, tilted his head back with some difficulty, and blinked his big eyes: "Big brother, are you a friend of the big monkey?"

A big monkey?

Hoshino Hideichi chuckled, then squatted down and said with a smile, "That's right, I'm his good friend."

"Did he send you to find me?"

Heitu nodded repeatedly: "Can you play with us?"

"You be the big bad guy, and I'm the Tsuchikage, so what?"

Seeing the little guy's expectant eyes, Hoshino Shuichi smiled and nodded: "Of course."

"Very good!"

Black Earth cheered and immediately waved to his friends.

A group of kids gathered around, looking at Hoshino Shuichi with curiosity.

Hoshino Shuichi thought for a moment and said, "Since I'm playing the big bad guy, shouldn't I be a bit fierce?"

Hei Tu nodded repeatedly after hearing this.

Hoshino Shuichi immediately transformed into a "child" who was not much different from Kurotsuchi and the others, but with a face full of scars and was extremely fierce.

Heitu's eyes widened: "Amazing!"

But the next moment, a little girl behind her burst into tears.

I was terrified!

The other children were also frightened by this fierce face and did not dare to speak. Only Kurotsuchi was not afraid at all.

She believed in the Four-Tails, and therefore believed in the older brother in front of her.

So he turned around and lectured his friends.

It's quite imposing.

Soon, Kurotsuchi had organized her team, and the ninja game began.

Hoshino Shuichi is the main villain, and Kurotsuchi leads her army of ninjas in an attack.

Unleashing tremendous power, putting up a tenacious resistance, and fleeing in a sorry state... Hoshino Shuichi used to play ninja games frequently in the orphanage, and he knew a lot about them, making Kurotsuchi and her friends extremely happy and enjoying it immensely.

Seeing this, Bai Jue Afei couldn't help but chuckle to himself: "I really didn't expect Lord Xiu Yi to have such a childlike heart!"

"But what does that mean?"

"If he were to kill the Third Tsuchikage... Shuichi is truly cruel!"

……

Time passed by little by little, and before we knew it, it was lunchtime.

The children left one by one, until only Heitu remained.

"Big brother, aren't you going home for dinner?"

Kurotsuchi looked curiously at Hoshino Shuichi, who had returned to his handsome appearance.

Hoshino Hideichi smiled and said, "How about you treat me to dinner?"

Hei Tu nodded repeatedly, "Great! Great!"

So, Hoshino Shuichi was dragged home by the filthy black soil.

White Zetsu Tobi stared wide-eyed: "Wouldn't the Third Tsuchikage have a heart attack if he saw this?"

He was very curious, but he couldn't follow them for fear of being exposed.

And so, Hoshino Shuichi followed Kurotsuchi home.

"grandfather……"

"Dad, Mom, I brought a friend home for dinner!"

Before even entering the door, Heitu had already started shouting.

Onoki, sitting at the dining table, was curious, but then sensed something was wrong.

Upon seeing Hoshino Shuichi following behind Kurotsuchi, her pupils immediately contracted sharply.

What's that little rascal doing here?

Han there...

In an instant, Onoki's hair stood on end.

Hoshita Shuichi looked at Ōnoki, almost about to speak: "Tsuchikage, don't you miss your granddaughter either..."

Stop!

At this moment, Huang Tu heard his daughter's voice and came out of the kitchen. When he saw Xingxia Xiuyi, he was stunned and almost dropped the dishes he was carrying.

Heitu had already hugged his father's leg, tilting his head back and saying, "Dad, he's my new friend, the really awesome kind!"

Huang Tu forced a smile: "Um... welcome!"

He said "welcome" but cold sweat was already streaming down his forehead.

Hoshita Shuichi bowed politely: "Excuse me, Tsuchikage, I am a Jonin of the Yellow Earth Sect."

Hei Tu turned his head and asked, "Big brother, do you know Grandpa and Dad?"

Hoshita Hideichi laughed and said, "Of course, they're my friends!"

Onoki gritted his teeth: "I don't remember ever having a friend like you."

"It seems the Fourth Hokage's teaching skills weren't very good!"

Hoshita Shuichi sat down opposite Onoki and said with a smile, "Lord Tsuchikage must have misspoke, right?"

"With my diving skills, Iwagakure shouldn't be able to find me, right?"

Onoki's noodles twitched, but out of consideration for his granddaughter and daughter-in-law, he didn't make a move.

At this moment, Heitu's mother also came out of the kitchen, curious about what was going on.

Huang Tu quickly whispered a few words, and Hei Tu's mother was startled. After handing over the remaining work in the kitchen to her husband, she immediately took Hei Tu to wash up.

Lunch began half an hour later.

Onoki was so angry he couldn't eat, and Hirotsuchi had an awkward smile on his face. Kurotsuchi's mother secretly breathed a sigh of relief as she watched Hoshino Shuichi and Kurotsuchi chatting happily.

At least they won't start fighting now.

Kurotsuchi and Hoshino Hideichi were chatting and eating with great relish.

She used to expend a lot of energy playing games, but now she has a very good appetite.

Hoshino Shuichi ate along with them until Kurotsuchi finished eating, and then he finished eating as well.

Onoki watched almost the entire time.

After lunch, Heitu's mother took him to take a nap. Before leaving, Heitu asked expectantly, "Big brother, will we play games together again this afternoon?"

Hoshita Hideichi smiled and said, "Maybe next time. Lord Tsuchikage and I still have things to discuss!"

Heitu was somewhat disappointed, but still nodded: "Alright then!"

"Bye-Bye!"

Hoshino Hideichi waved his hand.

As soon as Kurotsuchi left, Onoki said fiercely, "Hoshita Shuichi, what exactly do you want to do by getting close to Kurotsuchi?"

Hoshita Shuichi chuckled lightly, "I've come to visit an old friend. That shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"Besides, I would never lay a hand on a child."

"However, Kurotsuchi is quite cute, and it would be nice to be friends with her."

Huang Tu said helplessly, "Well... isn't the age difference a bit too big?"

Hoshino Shuichi said seriously, "Age is no problem at all when it comes to being friends. Look, Kurotsuchi and I have a lot of fun together."

"Your ideas are too outdated."

"Furthermore, if Kurotsuchi becomes the Fourth Tsuchikage and I become the Fifth Hokage, our friendly relations can also improve relations between the two villages!"

Onoki scoffed, "State your purpose for coming!"

Hoshita Shuichi immediately said, "In that case, Lord Tsuchikage wouldn't mind letting me witness the power of the Bloodline Limit, would he?"

Onoki's eyes turned dangerous: "If I kill you, I won't take responsibility."

Hoshita Hideichi smiled and said, "For the sake of my new friend Kurotsuchi, I certainly won't let anything happen to Lord Tsuchikage."

Ōnoki gritted his teeth: "Arrogant brat!"

"Then come along!"

As he spoke, he took flight, floated out of the door, and then flew towards the outskirts of Iwagakure.

(End of this chapter)