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Chapter 68 S-Rank Classified Mission! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

"This guy..."

Tsunade looked surprised.

Hideichi Hoshino, however, was overjoyed.

However, he is still in the early stages and not very skilled. He did not control his strength well, and during his second burst in the air, he crashed directly into the tree trunk.

Fortunately, I reacted quickly and used Yin Yu Shang Mie in advance, so it wasn't a big deal.

But before he could even get up from the ground, Tsunade was already beside him, asking, "How did you do that?"

"Changes in properties plus changes in form."

Hoshita Shuichi explained, "The explosive characteristics of Fire Release nature transformation, the shape change simulates the process of a flower blooming, and the process of a flower blooming is the process of Fire Release chakra nature transformation, that is, the process of explosion."

"The explosion will create a shock wave, and the shape of the flower can restrain the shock wave, which will then propel us to move at high speed."

"It is actually a technique developed based on the most basic Body Flicker Technique."

Tsunade asked, "How did you come up with the idea of ​​a flower?"

Hoshino Hideichi smiled and said, "I thought of it when I saw the flowers unfurling last time I went to buy flowers with Shizune."

Upon hearing this, Tsunade immediately recalled the events of that day.

Shizune was very happy to bring the flowers back...

What amazing ninja intuition!

Tsunade was secretly amazed, then pondered, "This is indeed an astonishing Body Flicker Technique, allowing you to use momentum in mid-air, something no other ninja can do."

"Moreover, if you continue to practice, you can even run at high speeds in the air."

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "That's true."

Tsunade said, "The difficulty of this technique must be S-rank!"

Aside from the change in nature, most fire-style techniques have the characteristic of exploding.

However, changing the shape is extremely difficult, let alone simulating the process of a flower blooming, even creating a lifelike flame flower is extremely challenging.

She could see that Hoshino Shuichi didn't use any hand seals for assistance.

This means that this will be a Fire Instantaneous Movement Technique without a seal!

Xingxia Xiu nodded; in terms of difficulty, it did indeed reach S-level.

However, the technique is not yet fully completed, so it does not meet the requirements of a term tree.

But the hardest part, the beginning, has been done. The next step is to refine the details step by step.

And this Fire Instantaneous Body Technique is just the beginning.

His ultimate goal is to combine with the Yin Seal, and even add the Hundred Healings Technique that Tsunade did not complete, to form a Fire Release Chakra Cloak, so that the flame flower can bloom on any part of his body.

Of course, this is a very distant goal.

It takes two or three years, or even longer, to complete just one Yin Seal.

In addition, the Yin seal on the forehead will make it take even longer.

But he's only 7 years old now, so there's plenty of time.

……

Under Tsunade's watchful gaze, Hoshino Shuichi continued to refine his Fire Body Flicker Technique.

It seemed like a good start, and a few days later, another harvest followed.

The Wind Release chakra nature transformation is finally complete!

This cultivation was achieved entirely through using shadow clones to grind away the time.

The "Wind Release Expert" skill is also triggered, with acquisition conditions and effects similar to "Fire Release Expert".

In this way, Hoshino Shuichi took the opportunity to end his "seclusion" at Konoha Hospital.

Besides needing to obtain Wind Release ninjutsu resources from Minato Namikaze, he also needed to use it to perfect the Fire Body Flicker Technique.

That evening, after packing his luggage for tomorrow's mission, Hoshino Shuichi finally sat down to reflect on his training.

By now, he can be considered a true expert in Fire Release techniques.

However, Hoshino Shuichi did not forget that his original purpose in developing the Fire Instantaneous Body Technique was swordsmanship, to improve his speed.

When he thought about swordsmanship, he couldn't help but think of the secret technique of the Crescent Moon Dance.

"The Dance of the Crescent Moon, if used with Fire Release: Clone Technique..."

Hoshino Shuichi couldn't help but think of the Lightning Release clone, which, after being destroyed, turns into lightning that can envelop the enemy and briefly control them.

What about Fire Release clones?

Thinking of Hoshino Shuichi, he couldn't help but feel a little excited.

Because he imagined his fire-style clone being destroyed and then transforming into a blooming flower of flame.

"Fire Release clones... I wonder if Konoha has any."

Hoshita Shuichi pondered, "It doesn't matter if I don't have it. Fire Release Clone is just creating physical shadow clones using Fire Release chakra based on Shadow Clone. It's not difficult for me to develop."

"The key is the flower of flame from the explosion... The explosion of the fire-style clones isn't the problem, it's just a change in chakra nature, but the flower of flames..."

"It seems that I need to detonate the Fire Release clone myself to achieve this."

Looking at the time, it was no longer realistic to try it outside, so Hoshino Hideichi immediately put aside his thoughts and went to get the ninjutsu scroll left by his mother.

He decided to master the Wind Release: Gale Palm technique first!

……

Nothing happened that night, and the next day, Xingxia Xiu and her partner got up very early.

First, there was morning training, then I tried out the Gale Palm technique, and the release was no problem at all. Now it's just a matter of time.

Mastering Wind Release chakra nature transformation before practicing Wind Release ninjutsu is indeed much easier.

"And illusion magic, I also need to find time to practice that..."

After going home for breakfast and washing up, Hoshino Hideaki put on his combat gear, slung his scroll over his shoulder, and headed out.

They met up at the same old spot and left the village.

On the way, Hoshino Shuichi expressed his desire to learn Wind Release ninjutsu to Minato Namikaze.

Minato Namikaze readily agreed, then chuckled, "Looks like Shuichi, your focus has shifted to Wind Release?"

Hoshino Hideichi explained, "Since the first step in the development of Fire Release has been initially completed, the next step requires a lot of practical experience and time to refine and improve it. We can temporarily focus our energy on Wind Release and Genjutsu."

Upon hearing about illusion magic, Kurama Sanyou immediately laughed and said, "Looks like I can be a teacher now!"

Hoshita Shuichi immediately chimed in, "Senyo-sensei, reporting for duty!"

Uchiha Shisui, watching this scene, chuckled and said, "Shuichi, don't hesitate to ask if you need anything."

"certainly."

Hoshino Shuichi quipped to himself, "I've always had a very thick skin, so I have absolutely no idea about being polite."

Watching the three joke around, Minato Namikaze smiled even more, thinking to himself, "With Shuichi around, the atmosphere seems even better!"

……

During a break, Hoshino Shuichi learned his first Wind Release ninjutsu from Minato Namikaze.

Wind Release: Vacuum Ball!

A Wind Release ninjutsu of B difficulty, which allows one to continuously spit out air bullets from the mouth.

This technique is somewhat similar to a smaller version of the One-Tailed Beast's Air Bullet.

Hoshino Shuichi remembered that Sasuke Uchiha, who had awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, was once injured by Danzo's attack.

"The wind fanned the flames, Danzo, I'll kill you sooner or later!"

While practicing the Vacuum Jade technique, Hoshino Shizuka gritted his teeth in secret.

Although things have been peaceful during this period, he is a vengeful person.

……

Time flies, and it's already March.

Hoshino Hideichi followed the steps, completing his missions while simultaneously advancing his training.

On this day, the Minato Squad received another mission to go to the Land of Rivers.

Hoshino Shuichi's sensitive nerves were immediately pricked, and he couldn't help but ask, "Minato-sensei, things have basically returned to the way they were before in the Land of Rivers. Won't our going there inevitably cause an overreaction from the Sand Village?"

The name "Yellow Flash" has already begun to spread. The Minato team's previous achievements were too amazing, and their reappearance will definitely provoke the nerves of Sunagakure.

"Indeed, things have basically returned to the previous state; this was just a routine garrison mission."

Minami Namikaze.

At least for now, he has not received any secret missions from the Third Hokage.

In the last battle, the Land of Rivers and the Land of Wind backed down, not only giving up some of the profits from the iron mines, but also giving up some of the tasks of guarding and escorting the iron mines to Konoha.

Previously, this was all meat from Sunagakure.

After hearing Minato Namikaze's words, Shuichi Hoshino suppressed his thoughts.

At noon, the team stopped to rest at the border of the Land of Fire.

After having a barbecue, Hoshino held the Kusanagi sword in one hand, its blade shimmering with white light as wind-style chakra flowed across it.

"His mastery of Wind Release is far inferior to that of Fire Release. While Wind Release does make the blade sharper, it is still not as good as the Blue Flame Heavenly Blade."

Having absorbed the chakra, Hoshino Shuichi couldn't help but think of Pakura's Scorching Release.

The fusion of two chakra nature transformations forms a new chakra nature transformation, and the Scorching Release: Fire naturally possesses strong manipulability and controllability.

Just like Gale Release, the combination of Water Release and Lightning Release makes the difficult-to-control lightning easier to manage.

Hoshino Shuichi didn't expect to master the Scorching Release technique quickly, but that didn't stop him from developing combined Wind Release and Fire Release ninjutsu, and even swordsmanship.

It's worth noting that his initial idea was to enhance his ninja tools with Wind Release techniques to give them even stronger cutting capabilities.

Danzo used it, imbuing his shuriken, a kunai, with wind-style chakra.

He can now do it to a basic level, but the effect is not as good as the Fire Release technique which is more advanced.

However, if wind and fire are combined, perhaps higher efficiency and higher temperature can be achieved.

"Actually, the combination of Wind Release and Fire Release should be used more for the Fire Body Flicker Technique."

Hoshino Shizuka's thoughts jumped around.

I have many ideas, but I need to take it one step at a time.

After an hour's rest, the team set off again, crossing the border into the River Country.

Around 4 p.m., Hoshino and his three companions arrived at their destination, which turned out to be a mine.

They took over from the squad that was originally stationed here.

For the next two weeks, they would need to stay here and escort the mined and smelted iron to the port every so often.

Of course, guarding this place also serves to prevent bandits from robbing or even seizing the mine.

For wandering ninjas, taking over a mine is far too easy for dealing with ordinary people.

But Hoshino Shuichi felt that sending the Minato team here to carry out such a mission was making a mountain out of a molehill.

really.

The next day, Sand Ninja spies appeared outside the mine.

The news has obviously spread.

Upon learning this, Minato Namikaze said, "Just remain vigilant; there's no need for contact."

Two days later, Hoshino Hideichi saw two familiar faces.

Burning Escape to Ye Cang!

Magnet Release: Rasa!

Enemies meeting are bound to be filled with hatred.

Seeing that Hoshino was alone, both of them were somewhat tempted.

The other Matai noticed this and quickly said, "It's not advisable to start a conflict now."

Just as Yekura was about to speak, Minato Namikaze appeared next to Shuichi Hoshino.

"Minato Namikaze..."

Luo Sha was very wary.

Soon, Yekura and the other two retreated, while Hoshino Shuichi and Namikaze Minato quietly followed them until Yekura and the others entered a town, at which point they withdrew.

Clearly, Yekura and the other two had no intention of leaving immediately; rather, they seemed to have been sent specifically to monitor the Minato squad.

That evening, Minato Namikaze received a secret letter from Konoha.

After reading it, he couldn't help but frown slightly.

Upon seeing this, Hoshino Hideichi quickly asked, "Minato-sensei, has the village assigned us a new mission?"

Minato Namikaze nodded: "There are new missions, and two of them."

"However, we have already completed one."

Hoshino Shizuka seemed to be deep in thought.

Kurama Sanyou guessed, "Minato-sensei, is he connected to the Sand Village?"

Minato Namikaze nodded: "We need to draw the attention of the Sand Village ninja, and also provide support to another team on a mission at the appropriate time."

"Another squad?"

Kurama Sanyou asked, "Minato-sensei, which team is it?"

"Could it be the same intelligence agent as last time in the Land of Rain?"

Minato Namikaze shook his head: "No, the specific information is confidential."

Kurama Sanyo was dumbfounded.

Uchiha Shisui said, "It seems that team was on an S-rank classified mission!"

(End of this chapter)