Konoha's lexicon of ninjas

After leaving the base camp, Hoshino Hideichi stretched and felt relaxed all over.

Konan and Nagato followed shortly after, and Hoshishita Shuichi turned around and said, "Let's go to my house!"

Konan hesitated, but Nagato had already nodded.

So the three of them strolled through Konoha in the dead of night.

At this moment, Konoha seemed to have returned to its former self. The night was quiet, the streetlights were dim, and there was a sense of peace.

Hoshita Hideichi chuckled, "Isn't it quite different from the Land of Rain?"

Nagato and Konan nodded subconsciously, and Nagato then said, "The difference between a major ninja village and a minor ninja village."

Hoshino paused, then stood beside Konan and said, "Everything has two sides."

"The peace and tranquility of Konoha is the result of the efforts of many Konoha ninjas, but beneath this peace and tranquility, there are some dark secrets that cannot be faced directly."

"As you all know, Danzo did a lot for Konoha when he was in charge of Root, but he also brought a lot of darkness."

"Many innocent people have died as a result of their collaboration with Orochimaru in human research."

"And there are also our own people who have secretly sacrificed themselves, just as many."

"And the cruel training methods used by the Roots to destroy people's emotions have caused countless deaths."

Nagato said thoughtfully, "You mean, even after unifying all the ninja villages, darkness will still exist?"

"As you said in the meeting before, there will always be bandits, rogue ninjas, and evil ninjas."

Hoshita Hideichi nodded: "Of course."

"Human nature is too complex, so complex that even gods cannot control it."

"Of the seven emotions and six desires, there is love turning into hate, and there is conflict over interests. Conflicts over interests, in particular, will never disappear. They can even exist between fathers and sons, brothers, and lovers, not to mention other relationships."

"Therefore, morality, rules, and stricter laws have emerged in society."

Nagato and Konan nodded in agreement.

Hoshino Shuichi said solemnly, "Ninjas are a group of beings who possess extraordinary power and can easily kill ordinary people."

"Some people despise life, and once they have power, they do whatever they want, unleashing the darkness within them."

"Always remember, never be a slave to power!"

Do not be a slave to power.

Both Nagato and Konan were shocked upon hearing this.

Hoshita Shuichi continued, "A true ninja should be in the darkness, but with their heart turned towards the light!"

Even in darkness, our hearts yearn for the light!

Nagato was stunned; he thought of Yahiko.

"Yahiko is a true ninja, while I... am not!"

As Nagato thought this, her eyes welled up with tears.

Konan looked at Hoshinoichi; in the dim light, his profile radiated a sacred glow.

At that moment, her heart raced, her cheeks and ears felt slightly hot, and she hurriedly looked away in a panic.

But Xiao Nan knew that she was truly in love!

……

When Hoshino Shuichi brought Nagato and the other two back home, Yekura and Tenyun had already prepared a sumptuous feast.

However, Tsunade and Shizune did not return.

After having a late-night snack and settling Nagato and Konan into their guest rooms, Tenyun filled the bathtub with water for Hoshino Shuichi.

Meanwhile, in the study, under Yekura's shocked gaze, Hoshino Shuichi opened his mouth and spat out several things, which then grew larger and landed on the floor.

"This is……"

Ye Cang stared blankly.

Because the Gold and Silver Brothers were eaten by the Ten-Tails before they even appeared on the battlefield, Pakura didn't recognize the items on the floor.

Hoshino Hideichi explained with a smile, "This is a magical artifact left behind by the Sage of Six Paths, and it is held by the Gold Horn and Silver Horn brothers."

Ye Cang suddenly realized, and couldn't help but say, "The Second Hokage must have done that because of these things..."

Hoshino Hideichi chuckled: "There's no way to be sure about that."

"But these six magical artifacts are indeed extraordinary."

Hoshita Shuichi took down the feather fan and said, "This is the Bashō Fan, which can use the five nature transformations to form ninjutsu."

Ye Cang was surprised again: "Amazing."

Those who can use ninjutsu with all five nature transformations are extremely rare in the ninja world.

Holding the banana leaf fan, Hoshino Shuichi thought of the little girl Tenten and said with a smile, "Let's leave this to Tenten. She's destined to have the banana leaf fan."

Ye Cang had no objection and looked at the other items on the ground: "What's the use of these? Since they are all Six Paths Magic Weapons, they should be very powerful, right?"

Xingxia Xiu nodded, reached out and grabbed, and the Golden Rope flew up, wrapping around his left hand and emitting a golden light.

Immediately afterwards, the Seven Star Sword and the Red Gourd also flew up and hovered in front of Xingxia Xiuyi.

Hoshita Shuichi stepped forward and gently touched Yokura with the Hōkin Rope.

Ye Cang looked puzzled.

But after Hoshino Shuichi took two steps back, Yekura's expression changed, and then he involuntarily opened his mouth, spitting out his soul form.

"Indeed, the so-called power of words is a part of the human soul."

Hoshino Hideichi swung his Seven Star Sword, severing a portion of the Word of Power, and then collected it in a red gourd.

Ye Cang recovered and asked in surprise, "What was that just now?"

Hoshino Hideichi smiled and explained, "Word magic."

"As long as you are touched by this golden rope, it can pull out the spirit of words from your body. The so-called spirit of words is actually a part of the soul."

"And this Seven Star Sword can sever the power of words and cast curses."

"The red gourd collects incantations, and then, using these incantations as a trigger, it can seal you inside."

"In other words, this entire set of curse seals uses the soul as a medium."

"Whether you remain silent or utter your most frequently used phrases, they will be sensed and then sealed."

Ye Cang frowned: "In other words, as long as someone is touched by the Golden Rope, they will be sealed no matter what."

Xingxia Xiu smiled but remained silent.

Ye Cang couldn't help but ponder.

She knows that her most frequently used phrase is "Show-ichi-sama," so how can she break free from this?

"Changing the frequency of use might be too late... No, it seems possible."

"Shuichi, he's dying."

Ye Cang's cheeks suddenly flushed red, and then she was sucked towards the red gourd.

"Shuichi, he's done for!"

……

The seal failed.

Yekura appeared behind Hoshino Shuichi and saw that the incantation displayed on the Seven Star Sword had changed.

"Just as I thought."

Ye Cang's face was still a little red as he said, "This method is not something that everyone can use; it must be extremely close to the language you speak most often."

Hoshino Hideichi smiled and nodded, teasingly saying, "So, having a second catchphrase is still useful."

Upon hearing this, Ye Cang glanced at Shirahoshi Shirahoshi.

Hoshino Hideichi handed the magical artifacts in his hand to Yekura, saying, "These are all for you. Pass them down to the children!"

Ye Cang immediately blushed and nodded, "Yes."

At that moment, Tianyun appeared at the door, smiling, and said, "Xiuyi, the water is ready."

Hoshino nodded, then pulled Yekura along: "Together."

Ye Cang made a symbolic struggle, but seeing that she couldn't break free, she immediately put down the magical artifact and was pulled out of the study by Xingxia Xiuyi, with Tianyun following behind into the bathroom.

at the same time.

In the other guest room, Xiao Nan tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

She wondered if Hoshino Shuichi would suddenly come over.

What will happen after I come here...? And how should I face it? Should I refuse or...?

Xiaonan's mind was in a mess, and before he knew it, it was already light outside.

the other side.

Hoshino Shuichi placed Tenyun, who had a satisfied smile on his face, next to Yecang, then got up and went out.

Despite a long night of hard work, the necessary training cannot be stopped.

Nagato also got up and followed Hoshino Shigehisa as soon as he went out.

Outside the Forest of Death.

Nagato looked at Hoshino Shuichi wielding a large sword below the waterfall and felt something was off.

At Hoshino Shizuka's level, is such training still useful?

An hour later.

Hoshita Shuichi dried himself off and arrived at Nagato's place, laughing, "Do you think my kind of training is useless?"

Nagato nodded slightly: "Your physique is astonishing, comparable to that of a tailed beast. Although you have the Weighted Rock Technique, its effect is probably close to nothing."

Hoshino Hideichi nodded in agreement: "Indeed, at my level, such training is actually quite unnecessary."

"but……"

Hoshino Hideichi slightly raised his hand, and in front of them, iron sand gathered into a pyramid.

"Nagato, do you think ants could build such a pile of sand if they carried it?"

"Issue Shizuka asked."

Nagato said thoughtfully, "Of course, it's just a matter of time."

"Yes, it's just a matter of time."

Hoshino Hideichi smiled and said, "Rivers, lakes, and seas converge, and even a drop of water can wear away a stone. Don't underestimate even the smallest progress."

"If you can withstand 59 kilograms of force, could you withstand the weight of even a single feather?"

Nagato suddenly realized, "I see."

Of course, Hoshino Shuichi wouldn't tell Nagato that his ability to persist in this seemingly useless training wasn't just due to his self-discipline or the words he spoke, but also because of the blessing of the term.

Of course, the reasoning is correct.

Although it's a bit like motivational fluff.

……

When Hoshino Shuichi and Nagato returned home, a sumptuous breakfast was already laid out on the table.

Upon seeing Hoshita Shuichi return, Tenyun and Yecang immediately transformed into the most virtuous wives, serving Hoshita Shuichi.

Prepare the bathwater, get the clothes ready...

Both Konan and Nagato felt a little uncomfortable with Nagato's presence.

That's so inhumane!

Hoshita Shuichi chuckled lightly, "A ninja is first and foremost a human being."

"Train when it's time to train, perform tasks when it's time to perform tasks, and enjoy life when it's time to enjoy it."

"I told you, even in darkness, one's heart yearns for the light."

"Light isn't something you can just dream about."

Hearing these words, Nagato and Konan could only remain silent.

But since arriving in Konoha last night, I have had many feelings.

If the entire ninja world could be like Konoha, that would indeed be something to look forward to.

After breakfast, Hoshino Shuichi arranged for Nagato to go to the Ninja Alliance to receive orders, while he himself escorted Konan back to the Land of Rain.

Walking in familiar territory, Xiao Nan's expression was somewhat complicated.

She'll be heading to Konoha after today.

Hoshino Shuichi accompanied Konan on a aimless stroll, and they eventually returned to Konan's bedroom.

Just as Konan was packing her things, she was suddenly attacked by Hoshino Shuichi, who pulled her into his arms and then used a lip-sealing technique to seal her mouth.

Xiao Nan opened her eyes wide and struggled slightly, but it was obviously to no avail.

Gradually, she closed her eyes and began to respond.

An hour later, Konan clung to Hoshino Shuichi like an octopus, completely exhausted.

From this moment on, she has become like Hoshino Shuichi.

I just had breakfast, and now I've had another big meal. My stomach is bulging, I'm stuffed.

People tend to feel drowsy after eating, and Xiao Nan, having not slept well the night before, quickly fell into a deep sleep with a flushed face.

Hoshino Shuichi, however, was full of energy, gently stroking Konan's slightly swollen belly.

This should result in a strong child.

……

While Hoshino was enjoying himself, Minato Namikaze arrived at Mount Myōboku without taking a break.

"dad!"

Naruto ran towards Minato Namikaze with his short little legs.

Kushina Uzumaki followed behind. Although she had already learned from Shima that her husband was alright, she was finally relieved to see Minato Namikaze with her own eyes.

Minato Namikaze bent down and scooped up the charging Naruto, asking with a smile, "Was Mount Myōboku fun?"

Naruto nodded like a chick pecking at rice, then gestured with his hands to indicate, "That giant toad sage is very, very big."

Kushina Uzumaki arrived and said with a smile, "We went to see the Great Toad Sage. The Great Toad Sage dreamed about Naruto."

Minato Namikaze was startled: "You dreamt of Naruto? Did you make a prophecy?"

Kushina Uzumaki nodded: "They say Naruto will become the savior in the future."

Minato Namikaze's gaze sharpened as he thought of Jiraiya's "Child of Destiny" and Shuichi Hoshino's mention of the Otsutsuki clan from beyond the heavens.

Kushina Uzumaki laughed and said, "It seems the Great Toad Sage's prophecy wasn't accurate after all!"

"I've already heard from the two immortals that Shuichi has solved the problem."

Minato Namikaze nodded: "That's true, but there's also the Otsutsuki clan from beyond the heavens..."

Upon hearing her husband's explanation, Kushina Uzumaki exclaimed in surprise, "Could it be that the Great Toad Sage's prophecy was true?"

Minato Namikaze shook his head, his expression slightly grave: "It seems I should remind Shuichi."

He knew that his disciple had no intention of leaving trouble for the next generation.

If the Great Toad Sage's prophecy is accurate, and Naruto becomes the savior, then Hoshinobi Shuichi, currently the strongest ninja in the world...

Kushina Uzumaki also thought of this and showed a worried expression.

Little Naruto, looking confused, asked, "Dad, what happened to Uncle Shuichi?"

Minato Namikaze snapped out of his daze and laughed, "Uncle Shuichi defeated the big bad guy and saved the entire ninja world."

Naruto's eyes immediately lit up: "Amazing!"

"Dad, I want to be like Uncle Shuichi when I grow up, defeat the big bad guys, and save the ninja world!"

Kushina Uzumaki chuckled, "Didn't you say you wanted to become Hokage like Dad?"

Naruto was stunned for a moment after hearing this, then looked conflicted.

He wanted to become Hokage, but he also wanted to be like Uncle Shuichi.

Seeing their son's conflicted expression, Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki couldn't help but exchange a smile.

……

Xiao Nan's bedroom.

Hoshino Shizuka's consciousness arrived at a village within the Demon Realm - Memory Palace.

This place, presented according to Kaguya Otsutsuki's memories, is none other than the place where the Sage of Six Paths and his brothers grew up.

However, Hoshino Shuichi did not create the Sage of Six Paths brothers, and the place where Kaguya Otsutsuki lived was also formed by the sealing technique, Tenrakuchi-jitsu. (End of this chapter)