Konoha's lexicon of ninjas

Despite his efforts, Hoshino Shuichi was ultimately outmaneuvered by Otsutsuki Kaguya.

Kaguya Otsutsuki's fighting power was also far beyond what Shizune and the others could compare to. Hoshishita Shuichi finally found a worthy opponent, and once again felt the sentiment that "there are only oxen that die from exhaustion, not fields that are over-plowed."

This is the first time he's been completely drained by someone!

But it must be said, Kaguya is absolutely stunning.

It looks aloof, almost like it's sexually frigid, but it meows like a kitten.

The skin was so white it reflected light, like silk; the canyon was smooth and flawless, a masterpiece of nature.

but.

After enjoying the thrill, one is forced to face Tsunade's iron fist.

Like Jiraiya, he was chased by Tsunade for nine whole blocks.

In the end, they had no choice but to run away.

Alas, karma truly works its own way.

Hoshino Shuichi impersonated Jiraiya and taught Naruto the Sexy Jutsu, tricking Jiraiya into running away. Now, he himself is being chased and is on the run.

Where are you going?

After thinking it over, Hoshino Hideichi arrived at the experimental base in Daimyo Prefecture.

Although Yekura returned to Konoha, the place was not abolished.

Haku's mother, Minazuki, is in charge here, the immortal White Zetsu is the butler, and Zabuza is the bodyguard.

Moreover, Zabuza has now become one of the new Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, wielding the ninja sword "Sewing Needle" given to him by Hoshino Shizuka.

However, for Zabuza Momochi, who was working as a bodyguard, staying at the base was too boring.

So most of the time, he still preferred to go out to work with a few followers, and the missions he took on were from the Ninja Alliance.

Although he did not return to Kirigakure, he belonged to Hoshinobi Shuichi and was therefore a member of the Ninja League, from which he could accept missions.

Unfortunately, Zabuza was somewhat dissatisfied with the fact that the ninja world had become increasingly peaceful recently.

There were fewer fights and killings. Or rather, given the Ninja Alliance's dominance and the strength of its ninjas, Zabuza never even got to take on any fighting missions; they would all be snatched up by the ninjas from the five great ninja villages.

Fortunately, as a ninja proficient in water-style ninjutsu, he wouldn't be unable to accept missions.

For example, helping farmers get water during droughts.

It's just a bit boring.

……

Although Minazuki manages the experimental base, she doesn't actually understand experiments; it's more like a place for her to stay.

For her, a place where no one is hostile and where her child can grow up safely is enough.

Getting together with Hoshino Shuichi was a complete accident.

For various reasons, Minazuki did not go to Konoha.

When Hoshino Shuichi arrived, Minazuki was knitting a sweater, and there was another one that was already finished next to him.

Xingxia Xiuyi recognized it at a glance as her own, while the one she was knitting was clearly her son Bai's.

Looking at Minazuki, who had a gentle smile and was radiating maternal warmth, Hoshino Shuichi felt a sense of peace.

She is also a different kind of woman, unlike Tsunade, Shizune, and Asuka.

It always gives Hoshino Hideaki a sense of peace and tranquility, sweeping away all his restlessness.

Watching quietly, Hoshino Shizuka did not immediately make a sound to disturb him.

After a long while, Minazuki suddenly became alert, turned around, and saw Hoshino Shuichi. She immediately showed a look of surprise and delight: "Shuichi-sama, what brings you here?"

Hoshita Hideichi stepped forward with a smile: "Just came to see you!"

Minazuki had already risen to greet him.

Hoshita Hideichi wrapped his arm around Minazuki's waist, lowered his head to kiss her softness, and only released her when she was out of breath, laughing, "I missed you, so I came to see you."

He was definitely not seeking refuge.

Upon hearing this, Minazuki blushed instantly, softly hummed in agreement, and then offered a kiss, even using Ice Release.

She knew that Hoshino Shuichi liked this feeling of ice and fire coexisting.

After lingering for a while, Hoshinoichi released Mizuki and asked, "Was this knitted for me?"

Minazuki quickly released Hoshino Shuichi and picked up the sweater: "Yes, Shuichi-sama, please try it on!"

Hoshita Xiu nodded, then cooperated with Minazuki to try on the clothes, enjoying Minazuki's gentleness.

Happiness is always relative.

Compared to Minazuki, Tsunade is truly ferocious.

"Perfect fit."

Hoshino Shuichi stretched his body; it did indeed fit perfectly.

White, turtleneck, very nice!

……

At lunchtime, Bai also returned to the experimental base to eat.

Shiro was overjoyed to see Hoshino Shuichi. He was also very clear about the relationship between his mother and Hoshino Shuichi and was completely able to accept it.

To him, Hoshino Shuichi was like a father, the person he admired most!

Therefore, lunch was like a family reunion meal, a joyful and harmonious meal for the three of us.

After lunch, the three of them left the experimental base together and went to a nearby training ground.

Haku is older than Naruto and the others. He has already graduated from the Ninja Academy and become a ninja in the Ninja League. He also passed the Chunin Exams this year and became a Chunin.

Furthermore, Haku is also preparing to participate in the new 8th Chunin Championship this year.

Therefore, after seeing Hoshino Shuichi today, I immediately asked him for advice.

Shuichi Hoshino, out of affection for Hoshino, naturally wouldn't refuse any dialogue.

Moreover, an Ice Release ninja is worth training.

Standing in the center of the arena, Xingxia Xiuyi said to Bai, "Come on, attack me with all your might, let me see your current strength."

Bai nodded: "Yes, Lord Xiuyi!"

Having said that, Bai raised one hand, and with a gust of wind, he vanished.

Instantaneous movement!

Hoshino Shuichi casually raised his hand and stretched it back to block Shiro's arm, and in his hand, he was holding three sharp steel needles.

If the first attack fails, Bai immediately disappears and then launches surprise attacks from various angles.

"You used the Instantaneous Movement Technique quite well."

Hoshino Shizuka effortlessly parried each attack, praising them as he did so.

Bai's swift movements are indeed impressive; he is fast, unpredictable, and difficult to anticipate.

After demonstrating the Instantaneous Movement technique, Bai suddenly stopped, then flung out a thousand sticks with one hand while forming a hand seal with the other.

Water escape - water rushes into waves!

Rumble!

The surging water rushed towards Hoshino Shuichi, who was trying to avoid the Thousand Bones.

Hoshino Shuichi didn't need to form hand seals. The water vapor around his body condensed into water, which spun at high speed and collided with Haku's water escaping with a roar, causing water to spray everywhere.

Standing on the water's surface, Haku continuously unleashed ninjutsu, completing a Water Dragon Bullet Technique in quick succession. The water dragon roared and swooped down.

With a wave of his hand, Hoshino Hideichi conjured a massive fireball that collided with the water dragon with a deafening roar. Water splashed everywhere, and billowing steam rose up, obscuring the view.

At that moment, ice suddenly condensed on the water around Hoshino Shuichi, turning into thousands of needles that shot towards him.

Hoshino immediately leaped into the air, but just then, Shiro was already lying in ambush above him, his hand holding an ice blade that slashed down fiercely.

"Well done!"

Hoshino Hideichi laughed, then threw a punch that shattered the ice blade, and then Bai also exploded with a bang, turning into a stream of water that fell down.

Water clone!

Below Hoshino Shuichi, an ice dragon soared into the sky and bit him in the jaws.

Ice Dragon Bullet Technique!

Of course, this is definitely no way to deal with Hoshino Shuichi.

However, this series of attacks has already demonstrated Haku's Water Release and Ice Release abilities, as well as his clear combat strategy.

Breaking through the water dragon, Xingxia Xiuyi landed on the spot. Ice mirrors had been erected in all directions, and Bai was inside one of them.

Ice Release: Demonic Mirror Ice Crystal!

shhhhhh!

Bai began to attack Hoshino Shuichi, taking advantage of his ability to freely move through the ice mirror.

"Very good ninjutsu."

Hoshino Shuichi easily parried the attack, then suddenly looked down at the water beneath him: "What appears to be a main attack is actually a feint. A brilliant strategy that's hard to defend against."

A hand reached out from underwater and grabbed Hoshino Shuichi's ankle.

……

On the sidelines, Mizuki watched the two fighting with great pleasure, almost as if he were watching a father and son.

Just then, after the magic mirror ice crystal was shattered, Bai suddenly said, "Lord Xiuyi, the next move is a killer move."

Then, under Hoshino's gaze, Haku stretched out his hand and condensed a Rasengan.

This technique was naturally taught to him by Hoshino Hideichi.

Hoshino Hideichi's eyes lit up; he already knew what ninjutsu Haku was going to use.

Sure enough, accompanied by a piercing, high-pitched buzzing sound, the Rasengan in Shiro's hand suddenly expanded, transforming into a giant windmill.

However, unlike the Wind Release: Rasengan, this is an ice windmill.

The high-speed spinning blade is not formed from pure chakra, but is a solid ice blade.

The next moment, under Hoshino Shizuka's admiring gaze, Haku threw the Ice Release: Rasengan in his hand and hurtled towards Hoshino Shizuka.

Hoshino Shuichi used a water clone as a substitute to stay in place, while his main body appeared next to Minazuki, watching as the Ice Release: Rasenshuriken hit his clone.

First, the high-speed cutting force from the ice-style entity directly shattered the clone, turning it into water.

Immediately afterwards, the Spiral Shuriken expanded, its power erupted, and the power of ice swept through, causing the water that the clone had turned into, as well as the water that Haku had previously created with Water Release, to quickly turn into ice.

And this area is still expanding, freezing more than ten meters around it in the blink of an eye.

But it's not over yet.

Then came a terrible ice storm. As the storm swept in, the thin ice immediately shattered, turning into countless sharp fragments that swept outwards with the storm.

A transparent ice wall rose up in front of Hoshino Shuichi, blocking the ice storm.

Bai himself dodged the sweeping ice storm in a few blinks.

When everything was over, Haku reappeared beside Hoshino and Mizuki, but he was already panting heavily, pale-faced, and had exhausted a great deal of chakra.

It even reached almost its limit.

Of course, he could have activated the Celestial Star Seal given to him by Hoshino, but he didn't.

Because Bai knew that Hoshino Shuichi wanted to see his own abilities.

clap clap clap!

Hoshita Shuichi clapped his hands and laughed, "I didn't expect you to have completed the Ice Release: Rasenshuriken technique on your own. Excellent!"

Bai used this technique without activating the curse seal and even threw it out.

Despite the unique nature of Ice Release, which makes the Rasengan materialize and more controllable, it is much easier to train and control than Wind Release: Rasengan.

But for Bai to have achieved this at his age is already incredibly impressive.

He can definitely be called a genius.

Upon receiving praise from Hoshino Shuichi, Shiro immediately revealed a happy yet slightly shy smile.

Mizuki was also very happy, but she also gently stroked her son's long hair with a touch of heartache.

Hoshino Hideaki said, "Your body is still growing, and your chakra reserves can still increase. Your combat awareness and rhythm are both excellent. With the addition of the Ice Release: Rasenshuriken Jutsu, becoming an elite Jonin in the future will be no problem at all."

"With the addition of the Cursed Seal Sage Technique, even Kage-level opponents can easily be defeated."

"However, if you want to become stronger, you need to continue to improve in terms of nature transformation."

"For example, developing your own Ice Release mode."

As he spoke, Hoshino Hideichi raised his hand and pointed.

The next moment, under the gaze of Bai and Shui Wuyue, an ice giant rose up from under the ice, reflecting a dazzling light in the sunlight.

"That's amazing!"

Bai couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

It wasn't over yet. Immediately afterward, an ice dragon materialized on the ice giant's body and coiled around it.

This is a complete replica of the Wooden Dummy Technique.

Ice Release: Frost Giant Technique!

Xingxia Xiu said, "The shape changes of ice are relatively easy to use, and in fact, there are many ninjutsu that can be derived from it."

"Ninjutsu like this requires a massive amount of chakra as a base."

"But there are also techniques involved, for example..."

As he spoke, mist appeared all around him.

"Hidden Mist Technique? No, the air is so cold, this mist has been infused with the power of Ice Release."

Bai observed carefully, but soon his expression changed and he realized something was wrong.

"My body..."

Bai slowly lowered his head, feeling that his body could no longer move. His blood began to freeze, and the effects occurred both internally and externally. In the blink of an eye, he turned into an ice man.

However, Hoshino Shuichi quickly dispelled the technique, placing a hand on Haku's shoulder and sending warm chakra into Haku's body, instantly restoring him to full health.

Bai asked excitedly, "Lord Shuichi, was that technique just now used the Hidden Mist Technique to conceal Ice Release chakra within the moisture in the air, allowing it to enter the body through respiration before activation?"

Hoshita Hideichi smiled and said, "Not bad."

"This is a technique that doesn't consume much chakra, but it requires extremely precise control over chakra and excellent nature transformation abilities."

As he spoke, he raised his right hand, and his palm instantly transformed into an ice blade.

Then, the left hand shattered the ice blade, but the ice blade immediately regenerated and then transformed into a hand.

Haku said, "Lord Hideaki, is this an ice-melting technique similar to that of the Hozuki clan?"

Xingxia Xiu nodded and continued the demonstration.

However, his body soared into the air, and a huge amount of chakra appeared outside his body, which then turned into ice, forming an ice giant.

However, unlike before, at this moment, Hoshinoichi was inside the Ice Giant, at the center of his forehead, just like Susanoo.

"That's another way..."

As he spoke, Hoshino Shizuka deactivated his Ice Giant mode, landing with his body covered in a layer of ice, like armor.

He displayed several ice-style ninjutsu in succession, performing them with ease, which greatly impressed Haku.

These ice-style ninjutsu were not actually developed by Hoshino Shuichi before; they were all used temporarily.

But none of these were difficult for him, and there wasn't much innovation involved.

But for Bai, these things are enough for a long time to work hard and cultivate.

After giving his instructions, Hoshino patted Haku on the shoulder and suddenly asked, "Haku, how about you take my surname, Hoshino, from now on?"

Mizuki was taken aback at first, then overjoyed, but then she looked at her son with some worry, afraid that he would refuse.

However, it was clear that Hoshino Shuichi held a special place in Bai's heart, as he immediately nodded emphatically after hearing this: "Thank you, Lord Shuichi!" (End of Chapter)