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Chapter 80 You Don't Want Your Own Daughter Either... (Second Update, Please Subscribe and Vote)

Hoshita Shuichi's gaze fell on the red-haired girl, silently sizing her up.

Her red hair was loose and flowing, and she looked delicate and pitiful.

However, the old-fashioned glasses she wore somewhat obscured her good looks.

Minato Namikaze introduced her: "She is Asuka."

Uchiha Shisui smiled gently: "Hello, I am Uchiha Shisui!"

Just as Hoshino Shuichi was about to speak, Asuka suddenly said, "Um... your companion is already dead, so I can't heal him."

One sentence silenced all three of Hoshino's friends.

Asuka looked at the three silent people and subconsciously took a step back, her fear intensifying.

After a moment of silence, Minato Namikaze spoke up: "We don't need you to heal us, we just want to take you back to Konoha."

"Konoha..."

Asuka opened her mouth, then fell silent.

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward again, and Minato Namikaze was also a little embarrassed.

He knew something about the destruction of the Land of Whirlpools.

At that time, it was on the eve of the Second Shinobi World War, and many ninja villages participated.

The Hidden Mist Village, Hidden Rock Village, Hidden Cloud Village, Hidden Sand Village, and some smaller ninja villages—the Land of Whirlpools was almost completely wiped out by a combined attack.

Konoha was powerless to help at the time.

Then the Second Shinobi World War broke out, and many of the survivors of the Land of Whirlpools were scattered in all directions.

Of course, for Konoha...

The destruction of the Land of Whirlpools marked the end of the Uzumaki clan, and the outbreak of the Second Shinobi World War left Konoha unable to spare the resources to search for any survivors.

……

"Asuka-san..."

Hoshita Shuichi broke the silence, stating bluntly: "We're not actually asking for your opinion. And the one taking you away from Kusagakure isn't Minato-sensei, nor is it Konoha, but me, Hoshita Shuichi!"

Asuka stared in astonishment at Hoshishita Shuichi, who was considerably shorter than her: "You..."

"Because of my abilities?"

Hoshino Hideichi remained noncommittal, instead saying, "Your ability should have been a precious treasure, but you are too weak, and now it has become a deadly poison."

"If you continue to stay in Kusagakure, you will eventually exhaust your life due to this kind of treatment."

"Not only you, but after you get married and have children, your descendants will be just like you."

"Ms. Asuka, you wouldn't want your daughter or son to end up like you, covered in teeth marks, living a miserable life, would you?"

Asuka was stunned, but a sense of fear welled up inside her, and she stumbled and knelt down on the ground.

Minato Namikaze and Shisui Uchiha, however, looked at Shuichi Hoshino with some odd expressions.

That's true, but something still feels off.

"Furthermore, Ms. Asuka, you don't actually have any other choice right now."

"Because even if you refuse, I will forcibly bring you back to Konoha. It would be a waste for your abilities to remain in Kusagakure."

Hoshino Shuichi stepped forward to Asuka, his gentle yet powerful voice coaxing, "Of course, if you come with me to Konoha, I will teach you medical ninjutsu so you don't have to use your abilities in this way."

"I will teach you how to protect yourself and your loved ones."

"Most importantly, I, along with Minato-sensei, Shisui, the Third Hokage, and many others, will stand in front of you and behind you when you become our comrade, protecting you and supporting you!"

As he spoke, Hoshino Shuichi extended his hand to Asuka.

Asuka looked up at Hoshino Shuichi and saw seriousness and sincerity in his eyes: "Th...thank you!"

She reached out her hand.

Shuichi Hoshino grasped Asuka's soft, cool hand and then pulled her up forcefully.

Asuka stumbled and, in her panic, accidentally pulled Hoshino Shuichi into her arms.

"I'm...I'm sorry, Shuichi-kun!"

Asuka hurriedly apologized and pulled Hoshino Shuichi out of her arms.

Hoshino Shizuka sniffed, a little embarrassed.

Minato Namikaze immediately intervened to defuse the situation: "Now that we've reached an agreement, let's get some rest. We'll head back to Konoha early this morning!"

"It's Minato-sensei!"

Hoshino Shuichi and Uchiha Shisui nodded.

Then Minato Namikaze arranged, "Shisui, you'll be with me, and Shuichi and Asuka will be together."

After arranging the two rooms, Minato Namikaze left with Shisui Uchiha.

After they left, Hoshino Shuichi immediately felt a little more at ease.

You're still not thick-skinned enough!

After thinking for a moment, Hoshino said to Asuka, "You sleep in the bed, I'll keep watch at the door."

He then sat down cross-legged near the doorway.

Asuka opened her mouth, then nodded silently, turned around and lay down on the bed.

At first, she turned her back to Hoshino Shuichi, but before she knew it, she turned around and looked at Hoshino Shuichi's back through her glasses.

At this moment, Hoshino Shuichi's attention was focused on the word tree in his mind.

Entry: Pioneer

Acquisition Requirements: Develop at least 5 A-rank or higher ninja skills, including but not limited to ninjutsu, sealing techniques, genjutsu, taijutsu, etc.; if someone assists, you must play a pioneering and crucial role.

Effect: A "flash of inspiration" once a year, lasting 10 minutes. During the "flash of inspiration" period, comprehension and creativity are at their maximum.

Rasengan, Blue Flame Heavenly Blade, Blue Flame Waterfall Blade, Fire Instant Body - Lotus Steps, Fire Release - Buddha's Wrath Lotus.

There are a total of 4 A-level and 1 S-level.

He had already completed the initial stage of the Blue Flame Waterfall Blade, an A-level sword technique, before the mission. His repeated use in actual combat had confirmed that this move was now fully finalized.

"Light it up!"

With a thought, the leaf on the page belonging to the [Creator] entry immediately lit up.

But it wasn't blue light; it was red!

So far, the first red entry is even higher than the Master entry!

However, his ability to have flashes of inspiration is indeed extremely amazing, with his comprehension and creativity at their peak.

"However, there's only one chance a year, so we must cherish it."

After activating the entry, Hoshino Shizuka secretly planned: "First, you must have an accumulation of knowledge. No matter how much comprehension or creativity you have, without a foundation, it's just a castle in the air."

"Secondly, we need to do a good job in the early development of the technology so that we can use this capability at critical moments."

"For example, in the field of high-temperature rays, we shouldn't waste this year's opportunity."

"This year... it would be best to use it on S-rank sword techniques and get the [Sword Master] title."

"Next year... if there's still time, it'll be Wind Release."

"Then there's medical ninjutsu..."

That night, Hoshino Shizuka thought about many things.

On the bed, Asuka watched Hoshino Shuichi's back as he walked away, and she thought about many things.

There is confusion, hope, expectation, and also fear of the unknown.

Before she knew it, she slowly drifted off to sleep.

When I woke up, it was already daylight outside.

"Get up and wash up, we're leaving soon."

A gentle voice sounded in her ear, and Asuka was startled for a moment.

This was the first time she had slept so soundly since her mother's death.

However, she immediately got up, blushing, and hurried to wash up.

After breakfast, Hoshinobi Shuichi and his companions left Kusagakure with a respectful farewell from the ninja.

After speeding along, the four of them stopped to rest after entering the Land of Fire.

As usual, Hoshino Shuichi caught two small animals and then took Asuka to a small river to deal with them.

Asuka was stunned when a bunch of medical ninja tools were laid out.

"this……"

Asuka opened her mouth as if to speak.

Xingxia Xiu said, "Don't worry, it's all been disinfected."

"Furthermore, as a medical ninja, one must be proficient in using these tools."

"Although there is the Chakra Scalpel technique, these are also essential before mastering this technique, even though they are usually not used on the battlefield."

Asuka nodded: "I understand."

Then she squatted down beside him, assisting Hoshino Hideichi, watching as he skillfully cleaned the two small animals and then caught two fish in the river.

Fish soup and grilled meat, the taste is as good as ever.

But for Hoshino and his two companions, everything had changed.

There are still four people, but things are different now.

Unlike in the past when we were all chatting and laughing, this meal was eaten in silence.

After resting for half an hour after the meal, the team continued on their way.

Around 3 p.m., after registering, Hoshino and her three companions entered Konoha Village and then went to the Hokage Building together.

The Hokage's office.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, listened to Minato Namikaze's report while smoking a cigarette. After it was over, he couldn't help but sigh, "Sanyo was a good boy. He is a hero of Konoha. The village will arrange his funeral."

"Let's put it the day after tomorrow!"

Minato Namikaze nodded: "Yes."

He then added, "Shisui has already awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan."

As the smoke rose, Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze sharpened: "At this age... he's even more outstanding than Kagami!"

"Shisui is indeed exceptional."

Minato Namikaze said, "Moreover, Shisui's personality did not change drastically as a result."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with satisfaction: "This is a child with a firm will."

Then Minato Namikaze brought up Asuka's matter again.

Hiruzen Sarutobi listened quietly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Then let her stay with Shuichi for now!"

"After confirming that there are no problems, then let Kushina go see her."

Minato Namikaze agreed, nodding and saying, "Understood!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi then asked, "How is Shuichi?"

Minato Namikaze understood what he meant and immediately said, "Although we have been affected, we have not become discouraged because of it."

"However, Shuichi has the intention to go to Konoha Hospital to further his studies in medical ninjutsu."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and thought to himself, "In that case, let Shuichi go to Konoha Hospital and teach Asuka while he's there."

"When the time is right, we will arrange for Shuichi to undergo special training at Root, and then enter the Anbu."

"Shisui has been assigned to the Chunin squad."

With this, the Minato Squad is disbanded!

……

Both Hoshino Shuichi and Uchiha Shisui had a premonition about the team's disbandment.

Originally, this matter was nothing special, but the death of Kurama San'yō made it somewhat sad.

Minato Namikaze patted Shuichi Hoshino and Shisui Uchiha on the shoulder and said, "Go back and get some rest. Come to Sanyo's funeral the day after tomorrow."

"Yes, Mr. Minato!"

Hoshino Shuichi and Uchiha Shisui nodded, and then the three parted ways.

After bringing Asuka home, Hoshino Shuichi immediately got busy.

It's a bit cramped for three people to live in a two-bedroom apartment. Previously, Hoshino Hiroyuki slept in the study most of the time, while the master bedroom was occupied by Yakushi Nono.

Now that Asuka is here, the study has been vacated for her to live in, and Hoshino Shuichi has moved back to the master bedroom and set up a tatami room.

"I need to buy a house and move..."

After tidying up for more than an hour, when Yakushi Nonou returned and saw Asuka cleaning, she was stunned.

"Dean!"

Upon seeing Yakushi Nonou return, Hoshishita Shuichi was in high spirits and quickly introduced her: "This is Asuka, formerly from the Land of Whirlpools. From now on, she will follow me to learn medical ninjutsu!"

Yakushi Nonou glanced at Asuka's red hair, understood immediately, and said with a smile, "Hello, I'm Yakushi Nonou, you can just call me Nonou."

Asuka nodded quickly, "Yes, Nonou-senpai!"

"Don't be nervous."

Yakushi Nonou took Asuka's hand and said with a smile, "Since Shuichi brought you back, then treat this place as your home."

"Let's go grocery shopping together."

"What's your favorite dish?"

As he spoke, he left the room, leaving Hoshino Hideichi scratching his head and giving a wry smile.

(End of this chapter)