Naruto Online: Hyuga Branch Family? Let's go all out!

Chapter 101 Finding the Bird

How can a journey that takes three days be completed in half a day?

Actually, there are solutions, and many of them.

Flying on a sword, flying on a paper bird, and using reverse spirit communication techniques.

But Ningyuan didn't want to reveal his abilities, his Paper Release, or his relationship with Tsunade.

He didn't even want to develop gliders because he didn't want to improve Konoha's military strength.

Ideally, there should be a method that can be used openly and legitimately without attracting the attention of Konoha.

For example, flying spirit beasts!

Ning Yuan and Yuhi Hong had already discussed these things in the Arcane Pen Hall, so now the two only need to exchange a glance to know what the other is thinking.

"Shall we go find it now?" Kurenai Yuhi gestured with her eyes.

"Yes!" Ning Yuan nodded.

"Then let's set off!" Kurenai Yuhi immediately stood up.

But instead of going to capture a summoning beast, they headed to the Hokage's office.

To leave the village, you first need to obtain a warrant from the Hokage.

Watching the two of them, Hinata Mie felt inexplicably superfluous.

I've supported him for five years, how come I don't even have the same level of understanding as his girlfriend whom he's only known for a month?

Ten minutes later, the two appeared in the Hokage's office.

Don't ask why a mere ninja academy student can meet the Hokage. That's just how the Hokage is. After the Uchiha clan was wiped out, he would take care of anyone who lost a sheep.

"Ning Yuan, aren't you handing out flyers anymore?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked with a smile when he saw Ning Yuan, and then glanced at Kurenai Yuhi next to Ning Yuan.

This was quite a sight; the clear eyes and composed demeanor of Kurenai Yuhi immediately caught his attention.

It's not that he's a pervert, but most girls wouldn't be able to remain so calm in front of him.

"And Kurenai Yuhi, you've changed quite a bit in just one month!"

Xi Ri Hong smiled shyly, said nothing, and simply stood beside Ning Yuan, staring intently at him.

Hiruzen Sarutobi recognized that look. He didn't say anything, but simply picked up his pipe and took a couple of puffs.

Ning Yuan said, "Lord Hokage, we accepted the order, but after looking at the map, we realized the distance is far too far. It would take three days to walk there, and we can't get there by Saturday after class on Friday!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was taken aback. Oh right, how come I didn't think of that?

"What are your plans?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked.

"We were thinking about whether we could catch an eagle or something and raise it as a spirit beast!" Ning Yuan said. "If we had an eagle, wouldn't we be able to fly around?"

"An eagle?" Hiruzen Sarutobi paused, then shook his head. "You two are still young and might not understand. Not just any animal can be trained into a ninja beast, especially a ninja eagle. They're hard to catch, and even if you do, you might not be able to train them. The village went through countless hardships to train just two, and eagles live high up in the mountains; they're not easy to catch!"

"We should always give it a try!" Ning Yuan said. "What if we get lucky and happen to find a suitable one?"

"This..." Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned and pondered for a moment.

He wasn't lying to Ning Yuan. Eagles are incredibly useful for reconnaissance because they fly high and fast. What Ning Yuan can see, other ninjas can also see.

But once you actually train them, you'll find that it's not like that at all.

Eagles have an extremely poor affinity with chakra. After going through countless hardships to finally get chakra into an eagle, it was discovered that even with chakra, the eagle still couldn't speak and couldn't communicate.

To date, Konoha has only kept two of them for sending messages; they are completely useless in combat.

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't believe that Hyuga Ningen could capture a suitable ninja hawk in two days, no, in a day and a half.

Should we let him go?

No, that won't work either. Knowing we can't capture the Ninja Hawk, why send him out? The reason for leaving the village is too absurd, and he really can't sign it.

"It still won't work!" Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "You two are still too young. Even if you catch a hawk, you won't be able to summon it. Besides, given your age, you might encounter danger if you leave the village. I'll have to send a Jonin to accompany you, but there aren't any available Jonin in the village!"

"Then how do we complete the order?" Ning Yuan asked.

"I can have other ninjas on missions keep an eye out for you. If they catch a hawk, you can buy it. Or you can issue a mission and have other ninjas catch it for you!" Hiruzen Sarutobi said. "If you can catch it before next week, you can go. If you can't, then we'll have to find another way!"

Kurenai glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi, then turned to Ning Yuan, who asked, "How much does it cost to issue a mission?"

"Eagles are hard to catch and take a long time, so we can classify it as a B-level mission, worth a few hundred thousand taels!" Hiruzen Sarutobi thought for a moment and said.

"Let's forget about it then. We've already used up all our savings on rent!" Ning Yuan shook his head. "We'll have to figure it out ourselves. Sorry to bother you!"

"It's alright, the Hokage's job is to serve the villagers!" Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed, his face showing no sign of anything amiss.

After leaving the Hokage's office building, Kurenai Yuhi and Ning Yuan hooked their hands together and started chatting.

"What does he mean by this?" Kurenai Yuhi asked. "He promised we could go out of the village to dance, but he won't let us go out to capture ninja hawks?"

"I left the village to dance because I understood the greater good!" Ning Yuan laughed. "Besides, he had designs on me, so I didn't refuse."

He was able to sense the emotions of others, and at that moment he clearly felt the malice emanating from Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Then the Ninja Hawk?" Kurenai Yuhi asked, "It can't really be because the Ninja Hawk is difficult to catch!"

"The Ninja Eagle is indeed difficult to capture, and his reason for refusing is certainly plausible. But there's another reason: if I had the Ninja Eagle, my survival ability would be greatly enhanced, and it would be very difficult for him to do anything to me!" Ning Yuan said calmly.

"So that's how it is!" Kurenai nodded, her brow furrowing. "I really thought he was a good person before, I never imagined he was so wicked inside!!"

Ning Yuan just smiled and didn't say anything more.

Kurenai Yuhi knew Hiruzen Sarutobi much earlier than Ning Yuan, and in her mind, Hiruzen Sarutobi was a kind and gentle old man.

Fortunately, Kurenai was still young and her understanding was not yet deeply ingrained, so it was easy to correct her.

"Looks like we'll have to try going into the forest," Kurenai muttered.

Ning Yuan nodded. He had naturally prepared a contingency plan for Hiruzen Sarutobi's refusal, and even a plan for not being able to catch any birds in the forest. In any case, it wouldn't affect his departure from the village next week.

Konoha has many forests, but the most famous one is probably the Forest of Death.

However, the Death Forest is outside the village, so you can't go there even if you want to.

Anyway, there are plenty of forests in the village, so there's no reason to find a larger bird.

The two held hands and skipped and hopped along the street, heading towards the edge of the village.

The most common bird species in Konoha Village is the crow, but crows are too small to carry a person.

On the way, Ningyuan saw chickens, ducks, and geese again.

The goose is quite large, so it can be considered as an option; chickens and ducks are out of the question.

"Hey, Ning Yuan, Kurenai Yuhi?" A voice called out and stopped the two holding hands. Ning Yuan turned his head and found that it was Uchiha Obito!

"Are you two on a date?" Obito rushed over excitedly, looking curiously at the two holding hands.

His mind was completely occupied with Nohara Rin, and he had no idea that Ning Yuan and Yuhi Kurenai were so close.

"I guess so. We're mainly looking for some larger birds. By the way, what are you doing here?" Ning Yuan asked.

"I live right here!" Obito Uchiha pointed to the cluster of buildings next to him.

Ning Yuan looked up and saw that there was indeed a pool paddle printed on the gate.

We've arrived at the Uchiha clan's territory. I was wondering why it was so quiet here.

"Why did you find a bird with such a big head?" Obito asked curiously.

"As a summoning beast!" Since he'd need it later anyway, Ning Yuan wasn't afraid of revealing his identity: "Do you know where I can find one?"

"A big bird, huh? I've actually seen one before!" Obito said.

"Oh?" Ning Yuan's eyes lit up. "Where?"

"I saw a huge white bird over there, in the forest beside the Naka River, it was taller than me!"

"Really? Take me to see it!" Ning Yuan said, "If we can sign a contract with that bird, I'll treat you to barbecue when I get back!"

"No need for barbecue!" Obito smiled shyly. "My grandma cooks for me at home, you know, that..."

"What?"

Obito pulled Ningyuan aside and whispered, "Could you teach me how to woo a girl?"

"Ah, this..." Ning Yuan was taken aback. In fact, he also thought that Obito had only come to him for this little thing.

"Nohara Rin?" Ning Yuan asked in a low voice.

Obito blushed: "How did you know?!"

"You're the only one in the whole class who doesn't know!" Ning Yuan complained.

Obito was speechless, but still nodded heavily: "I feel like she has feelings for me, but she feels the same way about that bastard Asuma!"

Ning Yuan shook his head: "I'm not good at this either, I can't help you!"

"Didn't you already defeat Kurenai Yuhi?" Obito retorted, displeased. "You should be quite good at it!"

"Kurenai Yuhi is Kurenai Yuhi, and Rin Nohara is Rin Nohara. Their personalities are completely different. How can I apply my experience to her? Maybe she hates people like me. If you use my methods, not only will it not work, but you'll also be disliked by Rin Nohara!!"

"This," Obito thought about it, and it seemed to make sense.

"Alright, then I won't ask you anymore. I'll take you to find your bird."

(End of this chapter)