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Chapter 75 The Messenger of Time and Space (10,000-word update, please subscribe and vote)

While enjoying her snacks and watching Hoshino Shuichi and Tsunade's heated discussion, Shizune felt very happy even though she couldn't participate.

The discussion between Hoshino Shuichi and Tsunade continued until nightfall, only stopping when Shizune finished preparing dinner.

During the meal, Tsunade said, "Shizune, apply for graduation after the semester starts!"

Shizune paused for a moment, then nodded subconsciously, "Yes, Lady Tsunade."

Tsunade glanced at Hoshino Shizuka and continued, "After graduation, go to Konoha Hospital first. I'll have Yakushi Nonou take you there."

Hoshino Hideki understood immediately and quickly said with a smile, "Don't worry, Shizune, I've also asked the Dean to do the same."

While enjoying the delicious food, Jingyin, with her cheeks puffed out, immediately nodded happily: "Mmm!"

After dinner, Hoshino Shuichi waved goodbye and left, wearing the scarf that Shizune had given him.

Under the streetlights, Shizune watched as the snowflakes mingled with the stars, and as Shuichi disappeared into the darkness.

"It's no longer visible!"

Tsunade's voice rang out.

Shizune blushed and turned around to see Tsunade leaning against the door frame, slightly drunk, holding a sake bottle.

"Lady Tsunade, it's too cold in here, let's go back quickly!"

Shizune quickly stepped forward and helped Tsunade up.

Tsunade took a sip of her drink and said with a sneer, "That brat is just like Jiraiya, a lecherous brat!"

"No, Lady Tsunade must have misunderstood Shuichi."

A silent, quiet argument.

"Hmph, that brat's always staring at my chest!"

"oops……"

As the door closed, their voices were gradually swallowed up by the wind and snow.

……

Returning home amidst the wind and snow, Yakushi Nono had already prepared hot soup.

Hoshino Hideichi took a sip, and the chill vanished from his body. He laughed and said, "The Dean's cooking skills are getting better and better!"

Yakushi Nonou smiled and brushed away the snowflakes for Hoshino Shuichi: "I'm glad Shuichi likes it."

"The medicinal bath is ready. Shuichi, go after you finish your soup."

Nodding, he finished the hot soup, then gathered his clothes and went into the bathroom for a bath.

After coming out of the bathroom, Hoshino saw Yakushi Nonou bending down to mend his clothes.

That focus, that gentleness, is breathtaking.

Stepping forward, Hoshino Hideichi smiled and said, "Dean, would you like me to dry my hair?"

"Shuichi is almost eight years old!"

Yakushi Nonou laughed.

Even so, she still put down the needlework she was doing.

Hoshita Shuichi immediately went over and lay down on the sofa, resting his neck on Yakushi Nonou's lap.

Yakushi Nonou carefully and gently combed Hoshino Shuichi's half-length hair with a dry towel.

Smelling the unique scent, Hoshino Shuichi unknowingly fell into a deep sleep, his arms wrapped around Yakushi Nonou's waist.

Seeing that Hoshino was asleep, Yakushi Nonou became even more gentle.

She could certainly sense Hoshino Shuichi's unusual dependence on her, but she also saw Hoshino Shuichi's efforts and felt sorry for him so much that she couldn't bear to refuse any of his requests.

"It's good to be able to accompany Shuichi like this..."

Yakushi Nonou thought to herself.

……

When Xingxia Xiu woke up, it was already 5 a.m. Thinking about the previous night, he couldn't help but roll around in bed a few times before getting up and washing up feeling refreshed.

The snow outside was white, but it still couldn't stop Xingxia Xiuyi from training early in the morning.

"Shuichi, I knew you would show up."

In the snow-covered landscape, Might Guy, dressed in green, stood out so strikingly.

The cold weather couldn't dampen his enthusiasm: "Since we've met, let's have a match, Shuichi!"

"As you wish!"

Hoshino Hideichi smiled and agreed.

Training with competition between two people is always more efficient than training alone in silence.

So the two of them quickly left two clear traces in the snow-white world of Konoha.

Halfway there, the two encountered Kakashi again.

So the two of them became a trio.

……

After returning home from morning training and having a hearty breakfast prepared by Yakushi Nonou, Hoshishita Shuichi did not go out for training as originally planned, but instead went to the study.

Last night, he had planned to finish making the psychic scroll and then end his training in psychic arts, but he was unexpectedly defeated by Yakushi Nonou's gentleness.

"Indeed, the allure of gentle pleasures is a hero's grave!"

With a sigh to himself, Xingxia Xiu turned on double the focus and started working.

Time passed by unnoticed. Two hours later, Hoshino Shuichi deactivated the double focus and then let out a long breath.

"Finally finished!"

With a smile, after examining the spell on the scroll, Hoshino nods in satisfaction, then gets up and goes to the window to open it.

The icy air rushed towards him, instantly clearing Hoshino Hideaki's head, which was feeling a bit throbbing.

Just then, Pharmacist Nonou came in carrying a bowl of bone broth: "Open the windows for ventilation, but don't stand near the windows!"

While reminding him, she came over to Hoshino Shuichi's side and pulled him to sit down.

"Thank you, Dean."

Hoshino Hideichi took the hot soup and drank it down in large gulps.

Yakushi Nonou looked at the scroll and asked, "Is it finished?"

"certainly."

Hoshino Hideichi finished the hot soup in one gulp, feeling warm all over, and laughed, "I'm a genius."

"sharp!"

Yakushi Nonou took the bowl and cautioned, "Even though Shuichi is a genius, he can't be arrogant!"

"certainly."

Hoshita Shuichi said earnestly, "I said I would protect the Dean for life!"

Pharmacist Nonou responded just as earnestly: "I believe in Shuichi!"

Then the two looked at each other and smiled.

After Yakushi Nonou left the study, Hoshishita Shuichi took out his Ama-no-Tsurugi and placed it on a scroll with a spell pattern.

He then formed a hand seal and finally placed it on the Ame-no-Mao sword.

The next moment, the spell on the scroll came to life, rapidly crawling up the Ame-no-Murakushi sword and forming the name "Ame-no-Murakushi" on the hilt.

Once the technique was complete, Hoshino Hideichi grabbed the Amazumaru and swung it through the window, passing it through the snow outside.

He then went to another summoning scroll and left his bloody handprint and chakra on it.

All preparations are complete.

Hoshino Hideichi immediately formed hand seals.

Spiritual communication!

After completing the hand seals, he pressed them, and the technique unfolded. Immediately afterward, with a bang, the Ame-no-Mao sword stuck in the snow outside appeared and was grabbed by Hoshino Hideichi.

Spiritual communication complete!

Almost simultaneously, the term tree in Hoshino Shizuka's mind stirred.

Hoshino Shuichi immediately focused his attention to check.

"what?"

Hoshino Shizuka was secretly surprised.

He initially thought he had triggered something like the term "time travel expert," but he didn't expect it to be more than that.

The term "Ninja Master" is now available to be activated.

"So I've mastered 30 ninjutsu now?"

Hoshita Shuichi belatedly realized that after carefully counting, he confirmed that, including the Summoning Jutsu, there were indeed 30 ninjutsu.

I initially thought 30 ninjutsu was a lot, but I didn't expect to finish it without even realizing it.

However, in the entire ninja world, how many Chunin can master so many ninjutsu?

This is not just a matter of whether or not one has the ability and time to cultivate, but also a matter of resources.

The reason why Hoshino Shuichi graduated early was for the sake of ninjutsu resources.

Even if he doesn't graduate early, he won't lack ninjutsu resources in medical ninjutsu.

Aside from the techniques that Yakushi Nonou knows, there's nowhere else to learn other techniques.

……

Entry: [Ninja Master]

Acquisition Requirements: Must be proficient in at least 30 ninjutsu.

Effect: The hand seals for any ninjutsu can be shortened to two seals, and ninjutsu talent is increased by 100%.

This entry is undoubtedly very effective; it truly deserves its green status.

Any technique can be shortened to two seals, which will greatly enhance the first-mover advantage.

Furthermore, the improvement of ninjutsu talent extends to all types of ninjutsu.

Fire Release, Wind Release, Lightning Release, Water Release, Earth Release, Illusion Technique, and so on.

"In this way, I won't have to worry about having too little talent and difficulty getting started when I cultivate Lightning Release, Water Release, and Earth Release in the future."

Hoshino Shuichi smiled.

And illusion magic; he's currently studying the art of darkness.

After briefly sensing the surroundings, Hoshino Shizuka turned his attention to another leaf with a different inscription.

Entry: [Messenger of Space and Time]

Acquisition Requirements: Proficient in at least 5 space-time ninjutsu.

Effects: Space-time talent increased by 100%, constitution increased by 100% (without a strong constitution, how can one perform long-distance space-time travel?)

Looking at the description that appeared on the leaf-shaped entry, Hoshino Shizuka felt a little uneasy.

At least 5 space-time ninjutsu!

Where can I find it?

"Summoning Technique, Reverse Summoning Technique, the Cloud Village's Heavenly Sending Technique, Flying Thunder God Technique—besides bloodline limits, what other ninjutsu is related to space and time?"

Hoshita Shuichi couldn't help but scratch his head.

If it weren't for his improved physical condition, he would have really wanted to complain.

"Fortunately, the two entries, [Ninjutsu Master] and [Konoha Genius], are all about comprehensive improvement in various aspects of ninjutsu, including space-time techniques. Otherwise, I really wouldn't be confident in defeating the Flying Thunder God Technique."

"However, the Cloud Village's Heavenly Delivery Technique is a bit difficult to deal with."

"Or should I start my own?"

After pondering for a moment, Hoshino Shizuka put aside his thoughts, tidied up his study, and took the psychic scroll to the Forest of Death.

The white tiger was hibernating, but as soon as Hoshino Hideichi appeared, it woke up, let out a low growl, and got up to nuzzle Hoshino Hideichi.

Hoshino Shuichi played with the white tiger for a while before injecting chakra into its body again, allowing the white tiger to continue to familiarize itself with this energy.

Then he fed it the secret medicine, and then took out the spirit scroll and opened it. While the white tiger was tasting the medicine, he raised his hand and slapped it with his tiger claw.

Blood gushed out, and then Hoshino Hideichi grabbed him and pressed him onto the summoning scroll, leaving a tiger claw mark.

Before the White Tiger could react, its wounds had been healed by medical ninjutsu, and it stared blankly at Hoshino-shita Shuichi for a moment.

"Hahaha……"

Xingxia Xiu laughed and rubbed the white tiger's head: "Little White, I can feed you when I go on missions from now on."

After playing with the white tiger for a while, Hoshino Shuichi finally left.

……

As Hoshino Shuichi entered the Uchiha clan's territory, he looked around curiously.

The Uchiha clan is indeed a very special group in Konoha, living together as a single clan.

In this respect, the Hyuga clan, which is also a powerful clan in Konoha, did not do this.

"Shuichi!"

A voice suddenly rang out, and Hoshino stopped in her tracks and turned to look. A strange Uchiha clansman was walking towards her.

He looked him up and down, then suddenly remembered: "It's you!"

The newcomer was Uchiha Yu. He approached Hoshino Shuichi and introduced himself with a smile: "I'm Uchiha Yu. Shuichi, you're here to see Shisui, right?"

Hoshita Shuichi immediately greeted him: "Hello, Senior Yu. I have indeed come to see Shisui."

"I'll take you there!"

Uchiha Yu took the initiative to speak.

Not wanting to refuse, Hoshino Hideichi quickly replied, "Then I'll have to trouble you, senpai!"

The two talked all the way to Uchiha Shisui's house, but Uchiha Yu immediately took his leave.

After seeing Uchiha Yu off, Uchiha Shisui showed Hoshino Shuichi around his house.

The place is quite large, built like a grand mansion, completely different from the two-bedroom apartment of the Hoshino family.

Living alone seemed too lonely and out of place with Uchiha Shisui's gentle and sunny personality.

Finally, the two arrived at the place where Uchiha Shisui raised crows.

Uchiha Shisui specially prepared wooden houses and built nests for the crows to spend the winter.

"Hey, this was prepared especially for you."

Uchiha Shisui pointed to several bird nests inside a wooden house.

Looking down from the stars, one could see that the nest contained many baby birds.

Uchiha Shisui laughed and said, "However, I don't recommend taking him away now, as the weather is too cold."

"Why don't you come and feed them every day, Shuichi, and then take them away after spring?"

Hoshino Hideichi readily agreed: "Shisui, you're the expert, I'll listen to you!"

(End of this chapter)