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Chapter 83 Listening! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

Back home, Hoshino Shuichi went into his study, took out the scroll of sensory ninjutsu, and, combining it with the insights he gained during the "flash of inspiration," sorted them out one by one.

They even made certain modifications and deletions to the technique left behind by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.

Then, he modified the set of hand seals summarized by Minato Namikaze, reducing them from 36 seals to 2 seals.

By this time, it was already dark, and the aroma of food wafted in from outside.

Hoshita Shuichi stretched, then got up and left the bedroom for the dining room, where he saw Yakushi Nonou and Asuka busy at work.

Upon seeing Hoshita Shuichi, Yakushi Nonou smiled and said, "Shuichi, get ready and we'll start eating!"

Asuka, holding a spatula, smiled and said, "Shuichi, we have your favorite braised beef!"

Nearly a year has passed, and she has gotten used to life here, used to her two family members, Hoshino and Nono, and no longer feels the unease she had when she first arrived.

"I'll help too!"

Hoshino Hideichi rolled up his sleeves, washed his hands, and went to help, moving between the two women, enjoying their presence and gentle treatment.

That's the beauty of life.

……

After a hearty meal, Hoshino Hideichi went to the courtyard.

He then rapidly formed hand seals. After completing two seals, he squatted down and touched the ground with one finger. Chakra then rippled like water waves, flowing from his fingertip into the earth as he tried to feel the earth power that Minato Namikaze had described.

Time passed slowly, and the Pharmacist Nono and Asuka, having finished cleaning, were now quietly watching Hoshino Shuichi, who was training, under the eaves.

Gradually, sweat began to bead on Hoshino Shizuka's forehead.

"I sensed it!"

Suddenly, Hoshino Hideichi opened his eyes and smiled.

Although it was very faint, I did sense it.

There was no progress last year, but after a sudden flash of inspiration, I immediately made great progress. It turns out I still lack the brainpower.

Withdrawing her hand, Xingxia Xiu stood up.

Yakushi Nonou's voice immediately followed: "Did Shuichi master that technique?"

Hoshino Hideichi turned his head and smiled, "It's not finished yet, but we've already taken the first step."

"As Minato-sensei said, there won't be any more problems."

Asuka has already brought out a bowl of honey water.

Hoshita Shuichi accepted it: "Thank you, Asuka-neechan."

Asuka smiled, her eyes crinkling: "Shuichi, I've mastered the Chakra Scalpel technique!"

Hoshita Shuichi paused, then finished his honey water in one gulp, and looked at Pharmacist Nonou: "Dean, what are the plans for next?"

Yakushi Nonou said, "Asuka's chakra is very special, and its healing effect is amazing. It would be most suitable for her to learn the Regeneration Technique next."

"This technique originally required a medical team to work together, but if it's Asuka, she should be able to do it by herself, and very quickly."

This is the power of bloodline!

Shuichi Hoshita agreed with Yakushi Nonou's arrangement.

Although he also mastered this technique, he was no different from other medical ninjas.

One person alone cannot possibly heal an injury like that of Kurama Yamayo.

It turns out that Yang Dun and Yang Dun are different.

Just like his Fire Release nature transformation, it has reached a level different from other Fire Release ninjas.

This is not simply a matter of chakra quantity.

Just like the Wind Release: Rasengan, it is often referred to as the ultimate form and nature transformation.

……

After chatting and laughing with Yakushi Nonou and Asuka for a while, Hoshishita Shuichi continued his training.

However, unlike before, he did not use the improved Minato Namikaze hand seals this time.

The reason why Hoshino Shuichi used him before was actually to test his results.

This time he will use the improved version of Tobirama Senju's technique.

Snapped!

Xingxia Xiu clasped her hands together.

The next moment, the black runes formed beneath him rapidly spread outwards, instantly creating a large octagonal rune.

Under the influence of this technique, the chakra that Hoshinoichi exuded from the soles of his feet underwent a complex transformation before being injected into the earth.

As the chakra entered the earth, Hoshino Shuichi's senses underwent a dramatic transformation.

That was a state that was hard to explain.

He seemed to see waves expanding outwards, or perhaps he saw dazzling light.

And these waves and light all burst forth from the earth.

Hoshino Shuichi felt as if he had entered a bizarre and fantastical world.

"really!"

"This sensory ninjutsu utilizes the earth's magnetic field; the so-called 'power of the earth' is simply the power of geomagnetism!"

Hoshino Shuichi was basically certain of his previous guess.

It must be said that Tobirama Senju, the Second Hokage, was truly a genius!

This guy's ninjutsu talent is probably something he can't even compare to now.

Only during the time it takes to activate "A Flash of Inspiration" can it be able to crush its opponents.

"The first step is now completely complete."

Hoshino Shuichi sensed the fluctuations in the Earth's magnetic field and pondered to himself, "Next, I need to align my chakra with the Earth's magnetic field, or rather, attach my chakra to the magnetic field and radiate it out, in order to use this to gain perception."

"That's pretty much like radar..."

Hoshino Shuichi unconsciously pondered deeply: "This step is just a simulation, using the power of the earth's magnetic field to perceive things. Once you get here, you'll have completely mastered it."

"But there's actually a further step: chakra nature transformation, Magnet Release?"

"Unlike the Magnet Release of the Third and Fourth Kazekage, to reach this level of the Earth's magnetic field, one needs the Bloodline Limit of the Fusion of the Seven Chakra Nature Transformations."

Bloodline Limit?

Hoshino Shuichi shook his head secretly; it was too far away for him.

Relatively speaking, given his existing knowledge, electromagnetism was actually easier for him to grasp.

Gradually gather your thoughts.

Hoshita Shuichi is undergoing the final stage of his training.

This step was surprisingly simple; no wonder Minato Namikaze said that once the first step was completed, he would definitely be able to master this technique.

But if you can't master Tobirama Senju's technique, then you'll have to rely on luck.

As the final step was completed, Hoshino Shuichi immediately felt his senses rapidly expanding outward.

The first chakra he sensed was that of Asuka, who was practicing medical ninjutsu at home, and then the chakra of Yakushi Nonou.

The two chakras gave him completely different feelings.

Yakushi Nonou's chakra is just like her—gentle and mild.

However, Asuka's chakra is different from her seemingly weak personality; it is gentle yet intense, and full of vitality.

"Asuka's chakra reserves are at least five times that of the Dean!"

"Compared to me, it's at least thirty times better. If my physique hadn't been improved by the stat boost, the difference would be terrifying."

Hoshita Shuichi clicked his tongue in amazement.

Yakushi Nonou's current chakra level can be said to be at its peak, while Asuka's is not; she still has a lot of room for improvement.

He then discovered another characteristic of this sensory ninjutsu.

hidden!

He knew that although Asuka had not awakened the Kagura Mind's Eye, a secret technique for perception, her senses were extremely sharp.

I sensed his forbidden thoughts the first time I connected with his chakra.

But Asuka is unaware that he is sensing something.

"Furthermore, in addition to the different sensations, each person's chakra also has a different frequency of fluctuation, and this frequency of fluctuation can be used to distinguish who is who."

Hoshino Shuichi continued to expand his senses outward.

We also kept trying during this process.

Directional perception, all-around perception, and so on.

He only stopped when his chakra was almost completely depleted.

Back in his study, Hoshino Shuichi rested and then reorganized the principles and training experience of this sensory ninjutsu, before recording it on a separate scroll.

Finally, he thought for a moment and left a name on the scroll.

The Art of Listening!

After organizing everything, Hoshino Shizuka focused his attention on the term tree in his mind.

[Perception Expert] Light Up!

Perception talent increased by 100%, mental willpower increased by 100%!

The electric shock sensation returned, and my mind went blank for a moment.

After recovering, Hoshino Shuichi felt that his mind was clearer, but apart from that, there didn't seem to be any other major changes. It was quite different from the previous increase in the speed of his thinking and the improvement in his nerve reactions.

"Let's try refining chakra..."

With a thought, Hoshino Shizuka began refining chakra.

I could feel the difference from before with just this movement.

Refine!

It's accurate to almost every single cell.

The assessment of one's own situation became much clearer, such as to what extent chakra could be refined without damaging the body.

"My chakra control has also improved..."

Hoshino Shuichi carefully sensed that the improvement in his mental will was no less effective than the improvement in his physical constitution.

This had an extraordinary effect on his ability to tap into his own potential.

Before they knew it, it was 10 p.m., and Yakushi Nonou came to remind Hoshishita Shuichi that it was time to rest.

Hoshita Shuichi reluctantly ended his training for the day, got up to wash up, said goodnight to Yakushi Nonou and Asuka, and then lay down on the bed.

But before falling asleep, he glanced at the newly triggered entries in the entry tree.

Entry: [Master of Perception]

Acquisition Requirements: Create at least 5 A-rank sensory ninjutsu, or create 1 S-rank sensory ninjutsu.

Effects: Perception talent increased by 100%, mental willpower increased by 100%, and thought processing speed increased by 100%; apart from bloodline perception, there are no perception ninjutsu that can stump you anymore.

What kind of sensory ninjutsu should I develop?

With a fleeting thought, Xingxia Xiu gradually drifted off to sleep.

……

The following day, after leaving two shadow clones to practice Lightning Release and Earth Release chakra nature transformations, Hoshino Shuichi went to work at Konoha Hospital with Yakushi Nonou and Asuka.

After the New Year, routine life has resumed.

Time flies, and Hoshino Hideaki's 9th birthday has quietly passed.

This day.

Inside his office at Konoha Hospital, Hoshino Shuichi was resting with his eyes closed when Shizune rushed in, shouting, "Shuichi, Kakashi has been taken to the hospital!"

What?

As soon as Xingxia Xiu opened his eyes, he jumped up and quickly went out the door: "Let's go!"

The two quickly arrived at the operating room and found that both Pharmacist Nono and Asuka were there.

Moreover, it wasn't just Kakashi who was injured, but also his team leader, the Jonin Sarutobi Akimoto from the Sarutobi clan.

"Shuichi, Kakashi's injuries aren't too serious. Let's help treat Jonin Sarutobi first."

Upon seeing Hoshishita Shuichi, Yakushi Nonou immediately spoke.

Xingxia Xiu nodded and immediately stepped forward to help.

Sarutobi Akimoto's injuries were severe; the knife wound to his abdomen was secondary, not fatal.

Even if your right hand is broken, it's not a fatal injury.

The key issue is that the knife wound pierced through the liver, and it wasn't just physical damage, but also chakra damage, and it was caused by lightning release, making it irreversible!

Pharmacist Nono and Asuka team up, along with a medical team, to do their best to treat the liver injury.

First, a portion is cut off, then a regeneration technique is used to revive it.

As for the severed arm and the knife wound to the abdomen, they were only treated simply.

Shuichi Hoshino joined in and immediately treated the severed arm and abdominal injuries.

On the other side, Kakashi was being cared for by three Chunin-level medical ninjas.

An hour later, Kakashi was wheeled out of the operating room first.

Meanwhile, Hoshino Shuichi and the others worked for another two hours before finally finishing.

This was all thanks to Asuka; the liver treatment was surprisingly effective and fast.

However, there was nothing that could be done about the severed arm.

Such an injury wouldn't heal even if it bit Asuka.

Shuichi Hoshino wouldn't easily allow Asuka to undergo treatment in this way.

Unfortunately, although Sarutobi Akimoto's life was saved, he lost his right arm and probably won't be able to stay on the front lines.

……

After finishing his treatment, Hoshino Shuichi came to Kakashi's room and found that he had woken up and was staring blankly at the ceiling.

Xingxia Xiu stepped forward and sat down, saying, "It seems we've encountered a formidable enemy this time."

Kakashi's eyes flickered: "They're Cloud Ninja, proficient in Lightning Release and swordsmanship... That guy named Bee actually uses seven swords."

Hoshinobi Hideichi's gaze sharpened: "Compared to... Cloud Ninja."

"Killer Bee, known as the killer bee!"

Kakashi gritted his teeth and stood up: "You know him?"

Hoshino nodded: "Although I haven't encountered it myself, I've heard Minato-sensei mention it."

This is the truth.

The Cloud Ninja's AB duo has already gained a reputation in the ninja world.

Moreover, Killer Bee's identity as the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki is not a big secret.

This is different from Konoha.

But this is also related to the fact that Killer Bee was a perfect Jinchūriki.

This is also the first perfect Jinchuriki in the ninja world.

In terms of age, Killer Bee is probably about 5 years older than Kakashi and about 5 years younger than Minato Namikaze.

Patting Kakashi on the shoulder, Hoshino Shuichi comforted him, "It's already quite remarkable that you came back alive. The AB duo, one is a candidate for the next Raikage, and the other is the next Raikage's right-hand man, the Raikage's bodyguard."

Kakashi remained silent.

Two comrades died, and the Jonin leading the team was also left with irreparable injuries.

Sarutobi Akimoto's fatal wound was inflicted by that killer bee while he was saving him.

"Kakashi, focus on developing your Lightning Release ninjutsu!"

Hoshita Hideichi provoked him, saying, "I've started training Lightning Release Chakra Nature Transformation now, so don't let me surpass you."

"As for the killer bees, I'll take revenge with my Lightning Release next time I see them!"

As for peace and mutual understanding... screw you!

Let's go to the Pure Land and understand each other!

(End of this chapter)