Konoha's lexicon of ninjas

Chapter 53: Ninjutsu Without Hand Seals! (Please vote with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets to continue reading)

The battle ended with everyone dead except for one enemy deliberately left behind by Minato Namikaze.

Hoshino Shizuka killed six people, Uchiha Shisui and Kurama Yamayo killed three people, and the rest were all taken down by Namikaze Minato.

As for the five samurai, all of them were wounded and had killed zero enemies.

Hoshita Shuichi was responsible for healing the five samurai, while Uchiha Shisui and Kurama Sanyou used genjutsu in conjunction with Namikaze Minato to interrogate the enemy and obtain information.

The one who stayed behind was a Jonin, and his willpower was extraordinary.

Half an hour later, Hoshino Shuichi finished treating the five samurai, and Namikaze Minato had also obtained the intelligence.

These ninjas are indeed Iwa ninjas!

Their goal was not only to extract information from the envoy of the Fire Country's daimyo, but also to capture the envoy alive and frame the Sand Village ninja.

Since Konoha and Sunagakure are currently embroiled in conflict over the Land of River, instigating a larger conflict, or even war, between Konoha and Sunagakure would be of great benefit to Iwagakure.

As for why they didn't launch a direct attack but instead used a strategy of exhausting the enemy, the reason lies with Minato Namikaze.

Although the Iwa ninja have three Jonin this time, they are not confident.

Although Minato Namikaze did not earn the title of Yellow Flash, he had already risen to fame in the ninja world and was known for his speed.

Unfortunately, the Iwa ninja underestimated Minato Namikaze, as well as Shuichi Hoshino and his group's resilience and fighting prowess.

Especially Hoshino Shuichi, with his unsealed Fire Release technique, high concentration, and lightning-fast reflexes, made him even faster at killing enemies than Uchiha Shisui.

It just consumes a lot of energy.

Even though his strength had begun to recover after the treatment, Hoshino Shuichi couldn't help but feel drowsy.

Ten times the focus, but the side effects are a bit significant.

"Minato-sensei, leave Shuichi to me!"

As Uchiha Shisui spoke, he picked up Hoshino Shizuka and carried her on his back.

Xingxia Xiu's eyes grew heavy: "Shisui, thank you..."

……

Without the envoy's hindrance, the speed of returning after defeating the enemy increased dramatically.

Of course, because there were also four palanquin bearers, the speed was still not as fast as that of the ninjas traveling alone.

As evening fell, the group entered the Land of Fire. Hoshino Shuichi, who had been carried on his back by Uchiha Shisui and Kurama Sanyou in turns, had fully recovered and was once again full of energy.

By the riverside campfire, while grilling river fish, Hoshino Hideaki, reflecting on the day's battle, couldn't help but ask, "Minato-sensei, when you used the Flying Thunder God Technique, you seemed to hardly use any ninjutsu."

He had previously witnessed Minato Namikaze fight an Iwa ninja Jonin, and although he used the Flying Thunder God Technique, he didn't kill him in one hit; instead, the attack was blocked by the Earth Release's hardened skin.

In the end, Minato Namikaze also chose to capture this person.

Upon hearing the question, Minato Namikaze replied with a hint of helplessness, "Because of the Flying Thunder God Technique's speed, there's basically no time to form hand seals, and it's impossible to prepare ninjutsu in advance."

"Shuichi, the teacher doesn't have your Fire Release techniques without hand seals."

"So the teacher is also trying to create a new hand seal ninjutsu to combine with the Flying Thunder God Technique for attacks, but he hasn't succeeded yet!"

That being said, the original purpose of creating the currently being tested hand seal ninjutsu was not actually that.

"No-hand seal ninjutsu, that's amazing!"

Kurama Yasunari exclaimed in surprise, then asked, "Minato-sensei, can we take you with us to the next training session?"

Minato Namikaze smiled gently and said, "Of course, no problem."

……

The following day, Hoshino Hideichi and his group returned to the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Fire, where they were received by the Daimyo and also took the opportunity to test several of the Daimyo's newly recruited ninjas.

However, the atmosphere this time wasn't as intense as last time; it was just a simple assessment.

The ninjas were a bit weaker than the last batch; they were mostly Chunin-level, with not a single Jonin among them.

After that, Hoshishita Shuichi was once again summoned by the daimyo for a private audience.

Hoshinobi Shuichi then recommended several young geniuses from Konoha to the daimyo.

For example, Kakashi, the youngest genius to graduate from the Konoha Ninja Academy since its founding.

There is also Sarutobi Asuma, the son of the Third Hokage.

He was quite satisfied with Kakashi's name; he had heard of it before.

However, there are many doubts about Sarutobi Asuma.

This is the son of the Hokage!

However, Daimyo was quickly persuaded by Hoshino Shuichi.

He only used one sentence: "Winning over the son of the Hokage is more influential than recruiting 10 geniuses."

So when Hoshino Shuichi left, he had an extra ten million ryo.

No wonder he has such a famous name, he's really rich!

……

On the afternoon of July 31, Hoshino and her three companions finally returned to Konoha.

After completing the mission and receiving his payment at the Hokage Building, Minato Namikaze announced a week-long break, but they agreed to meet the next day to see him develop a new technique.

After washing up and having lunch, Hoshino Shuichi went to Konoha Hospital as usual.

This task took nearly a month, making it arguably his longest-running task to date.

I've missed Yakushi Nono after so long.

Upon arriving at Konoha Hospital, Hoshino Shuichi quickly found the pharmacist Nono, who was treating wounded ninjas.

"Let me help!"

Hoshino Hideichi stepped forward.

Sweat beaded on her forehead as Yakushi Nonou looked up and was pleasantly surprised to see Hoshita Shuichi: "Shuichi..."

With a smile, Hoshinoichi used the Palm Healing Technique to take the place of Yakushi Nonou.

However, there seemed to be quite a few injured people today, so Yakushi Nonou was not idle.

Seeing this, Hoshinoichi also sped up to help Yakushi Nonou share the burden.

Before I knew it, an afternoon had passed.

When the treatment ended, Hoshino Hideichi felt somewhat exhausted.

"Well done!"

A familiar voice rang in his ears, and then Hoshino Shuichi saw a carton of milk in front of him.

"Thank you, Lady Tsunade!"

Hoshita Shuichi thanked her after receiving the gift, then asked, "Lady Tsunade, why are there so many injured people today?"

"And many of them are poisoned; could they be Sand Ninja?"

Tsunade nodded slightly: "It's from the Land of Rivers."

really!

Hoshino Shizuka frowned slightly, but then relaxed.

It's none of his business. He hasn't reached that level yet. There's no need for him to worry. Improving his strength is the most important thing.

"Lady Tsunade, let's continue training today!"

A beautiful scene unfolds beneath the stars.

"Of course, no problem."

Tsunade nodded readily.

If Hoshino Shuichi wasn't getting beaten up, she felt a bit bored while developing her secret techniques.

After greeting Yakushi Nonou, the two went to the training ground next door to begin their training.

In addition to taijutsu and fire jutsu, Hoshino Shuichi also added swordsmanship, especially the Crescent Moon Dance.

However, Hoshino Shuichi also sensed that Tsunade was clearly stronger than before.

The reaction speed is faster, and the attack speed is also faster.

Noticing Hoshino Shizuka's surprise, Tsunade scoffed, "Kid, don't underestimate people."

"Although I am a medical ninja, I am not the kind of medical ninja who can only rely on my comrades for protection."

Upon hearing this, Hoshino Hideichi quickly replied, "I didn't mean to underestimate Lady Tsunade, I just think you're much stronger than before."

Tsunade raised an eyebrow.

Better than before? So, it wasn't strong enough in the past?

Is this a compliment?

Tsunade couldn't help but increase her strength by three points.

(End of this chapter)