Naruto: Who made him a ninja

Chapter 101 LV10 Rasengan, The Uchiha's Turbulent Times (10,000 words, please subscribe!)

"The Akatsuki organization?"

Upon hearing Jiraiya's words, Shuzawa couldn't help but stroke his chin.

Talking about the Akatsuki organization is definitely not a problem for Hidezawa, especially since it involves his hidden mission.

However, how to phrase this matter in a way that maximizes his own benefit requires careful consideration.

Of course, one thing that also needs careful consideration is the source of his intelligence.

We can't exactly say that the intelligence was obtained through a network he had set up beforehand, can we?

Putting aside whether such an answer is credible, how could such intelligence be obtained for hundreds of thousands of taels?

We absolutely have to raise the price!

It's like raising pigs. Humans provide food for pigs, and pigs provide food for humans. It's a win-win situation.

This is also a form of respect for each other.

"Karin, you should go back now."

After thinking it through, Xiuze turned to look at Karin and said with a smile.

"I'm sorry, something came up, and I'm afraid neither Xiyan nor I will be able to accompany you."

"Yes, I know."

Karin was quite sensible, but she still glared at Jiraiya as she turned to leave.

She had a very bad impression of Jiraiya when she first met him.

He's lustful and he wastes her time, he's absolutely despicable!

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Jiraiya's lips twitched slightly, but he didn't hold a grudge against a child. Instead, he looked at Karin with curiosity.

"So she's a descendant of the Uzumaki clan? She does resemble Kushina a bit."

Perhaps it was because he was talking about something sad, Jiraiya sighed helplessly.

The deaths of Minato Namikaze and Kushina really affected him, and he still finds it hard to get over them.

However, after sighing, he said seriously.

"Let's talk about the Akatsuki. You were the first to discover it. Although I've read a lot of reports, you're still the ones who have the most say on some things."

"The Akatsuki organization is dangerous, but it is also very mysterious. If you really want to know more, I personally suggest capturing Onoki."

Xiuze pretended to think for a moment before speaking.

"After all, Onoki has employed them many times, so he must know more than we do."

Although we've handled loess, loess is ultimately just a laborer; how much could he possibly know?

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Jiraiya rubbed his temples. Hidezawa truly lived up to Danzo's reputation; his words were always outrageous!

Fortunately, this is Konoha, so he doesn't need to worry about Hidezawa going crazy, and he probably won't let him go to Iwagakure again for some time to come.

But this kind of personality definitely needs to be changed, doesn't it?

"Yellow Earth is Onoki's son, stop talking nonsense, and please don't say such rubbish."

"Yes, yes, yes."

Xiuze nodded and spread his hands.

"Actually, that was just a practical idea of ​​mine, and I don't know much about the Akatsuki organization."

For example, they are likely to be lurking in small countries around Iwagakure, and they like to recruit rogue ninja to facilitate their operations.

However, as Jiraiya-sama just mentioned, there's been some activity in Kirigakure. Perhaps we can find some connection there.

And if it really is found, then it's probably not good news for us.

"Not good news?"

Yugao asked, puzzled, as she hadn't yet grasped Xiuze's meaning, but Jiraiya understood.

"Your intelligence agents were in the Land of Grass, and you first encountered Sasori in the Hidden Sand Village. If Obito Uchiha was in the Hidden Mist Village, then this means..."

"Their headquarters is in a small country, but their personnel are extremely scattered."

Shuzawa finished the summary for Jiraiya, and then spoke helplessly.

"Unless there is a large-scale mission, it would be difficult to mobilize them all at once, and it would be very difficult to wipe them out in one fell swoop."

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya could only scratch his head helplessly. If that was the case, then it would be really troublesome.

Without a clear target and location, catching them is really not easy.

Although the Akatsuki's management model seems somewhat decentralized, it was actually quite suitable for an organization full of rogue ninja, all of whom were formidable figures.

These rogue ninjas are all unruly and difficult to manage.

When things are quiet, everyone does their own thing; when something happens, everyone works together; and when the task is completed, everyone shares the profits. Only in this way can the organization keep running.

"It seems this matter is in trouble."

Jiraiya sighed helplessly, but he also had a goal in his heart, a goal that he could perhaps try to achieve.

"Speaking of which, Jiraiya-sama, who is this Konan?"

Just as Jiraiya was pondering, Shuzawa suddenly blinked and asked curiously.

"Although the battle is fierce, I've also noticed what's happening on Jiraiya's side. You seem hesitant to attack, so you two know each other?"

"this."

Jiraiya remained silent for a moment, then nodded helplessly.

"I do know her, or rather, I'm very familiar with her, because she was once one of my disciples, but I just didn't expect it."

At this point, Jiraiya sighed, but he still recounted the story of Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan.

This isn't exactly a secret. Since Hidezawa is in charge of investigating Obito Uchiha, he will inevitably clash with the Akatsuki organization in the future.

Konan is a member of the Akatsuki organization, so it's not a big deal to let him know about it beforehand.

"The information from Mount Myōboku told me that Yahiko and the others had died eight years ago, so I sighed and did not go to this sad place again."

Who would have thought that Konan was still alive, and even joined that Akatsuki organization? It's truly a twist of fate.

"The Land of Rain, eight years ago?"

Xiuze pretended to stroke his chin, then suddenly seemed to remember something and spoke softly.

"Speaking of which, when I first joined Root, I was surprised to find that there seemed to be very few powerful Root ninjas."

I asked Lord Danzo about it, but all I got in return was Lord Danzo's anger and Ryoma Aburame telling me to shut up.

However, I later stumbled upon some information while secretly flipping through some documents.

Eight years ago, it seems that Lord Danzo went to the Land of Rain, and apparently worked with the demigod Hanzo to eliminate the rebel ninja.

In the end, only he and Ryoma Aburame returned.

"Um?"

Jiraiya was stunned for a moment, and then his expression changed drastically.

"Hanzo? Eliminating the rebel ninja? What's going on?"

"this."

Shuzawa suddenly pretended to be in a difficult position, as if he dared not speak easily, and Jiraiya instantly understood what he meant.

"Don't worry, I won't reveal a single word about this matter, and I won't let you get involved in it in any way!"

I swear to this, and I can even use some magic to make a deal with you. Please, I beg you!

At this point, Jiraiya suddenly turned to look at Yugao, who was standing to the side looking somewhat bewildered.

"And you, Xiuze's little girlfriend, I also hope you won't reveal anything about this, not even to the old Hokage."

Because it concerns your boyfriend's safety, you can leave temporarily if you wish, but please don't reveal anything!

"I"

Xi Yan blushed slightly, but she eventually nodded.

"I won't say anything, after all, what Xiuze did wasn't good either."

Peeking at case files is a serious crime even in the secret service; she really didn't expect Xiuze to be so 'mischievous' at times.

However, when she thought about how it happened when Xiuze was a child, she felt it was only natural.

If it weren't for helping Jiraiya, Hidezawa wouldn't have said it, and naturally she wouldn't have reported it to anyone.

"Okay, but I don't remember it very clearly either."

Xiuze still pretended to be in a dilemma, and he seemed to have thought about it carefully for a while before continuing to speak.

"After all, I was quite scared at the time; peeking at the case files is not a good thing."

"I know, I know, don't worry, I've done this kind of thing plenty of times!"

Jiraiya immediately comforted him, saying, "But what he said is true; he did do quite a lot of things like that when he was a kid."

Back then, he fought alongside Tsunade and even dragged Orochimaru into it.

So Xiuze's situation was nothing to him, and he knew how to deal with it so as not to harm himself or others.

Xiuze glanced at Jiraiya, as if to say, "So I was just talking nonsense, but you actually did it?"

"Actually, there isn't much recorded."

Xiuze thought to himself, "You really know how to play games," and then continued spouting nonsense.

"It seems to be saying that a pacifist group has appeared in the Land of Rain, and they are threatening Hanzo's rule."

Hanzo seemed to have promised Danzo some benefits, so Danzo led the Root members from that time to set off to suppress them.

However, I don't know the final outcome, but since Lord Danzo personally intervened, perhaps those people have already been eliminated.

Xiuze dared not explain things too clearly, because even if some operation report was left behind after such a failed operation, it would be impossible to write it in such detail.

There will even be some necessary beautification, otherwise how can they swindle money from Hiruzen Sarutobi to carry out the reconstruction?

Clearly, Danzo managed to swindle the funds from Hiruzen Sarutobi.

As for Shuzawa as the 'cursed seal' of Root, he had not forgotten him, but Jiraiya probably didn't know much about the cursed seals within Root.

Even if they knew, it wouldn't be a problem. Hidezawa is already a member of the "Anbu," so it's reasonable for him to have his cursed seal removed, right?

Of course, Jiraiya didn't have time to think about these things right now; he was completely provoked by what Hidezawa had said!

Eight years ago, Mount Myōboku sent him information that Yahiko and the others were dead.

Eight years ago, Danzo and Hanzo joined forces to annihilate a peace organization.

"Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan, is that you?"

Although it was a rhetorical question, Jiraiya had basically already decided in his heart that it was them!

No wonder Konan said, "You have no idea what we've been through all these years," and no wonder she was so dismissive of his suggestion to return to Konoha.

Unbeknownst to him, Konan and the others had rekindled their hatred for Konoha!

And the culprit behind all this is

"Shimura Danzo!"

Even if they didn't know what Xiao Nan and the others had gone through, even if they didn't know how many of his three disciples were still alive.

However, none of this stopped Jiraiya from being filled with anger towards Shimura Danzo, even though they were clearly moving towards peace.

They have clearly begun to change, and the seeds of peace may well be sown across the land of the Rain Kingdom.

However, all of this was wiped out by Danzo and Hanzo, and they even created a natural enemy for Konoha!

"It seems Danzo is in even more trouble."

Shuzawa glanced at Jiraiya, whose fists were clenched, and immediately realized that he had once again contributed to Lord Danzo's great cause.

However, unlike before, this time Hidezawa did not deliberately frame Danzo; he told the truth.

Whether the document in the legend actually exists is indeed a question, but putting that aside, let's ask whether Danzo did this or not!

Clearly, Danzo did it, and he probably did many similar things.

Complete the hidden quest.

[Unveiling the Secrets of the Akatsuki Organization (2)]

[Task Rating: B]

[Gain Free Points: 5]

Just as Xiuze was pondering, he suddenly noticed that his panel had refreshed, and upon closer inspection, he was stunned.

He really didn't expect that talking nonsense to Jiraiya would actually get him to complete a series of hidden missions.

This feeling is just so amazing!

As for the low evaluation this time, he thought about it and felt it was normal, after all, he was just telling a story and there was no substantial task to follow up.

Moreover, his story was told in a vague manner, only recounting the origins of the Akatsuki's corruption and inciting some hatred towards Danzo.

Under these circumstances, he still managed to get a mission rating of B and 5 free points, so he really had nothing to complain about!

"From now on, will you be telling more stories?"

Xiuze's eyes gleamed slightly as he pondered for a moment.

"I've already mentioned that Obito Uchiha wanted to acquire the Tailed Beasts, and the Akatsuki organization is doing the same. So, is there a small connection between them?"

With that in mind, Hidezawa decided that next time he had the chance, he would definitely have a good talk with Jiraiya.

Why wouldn't you want such free freedom?

He even thought of some more interesting things, such as the relationship between the Senju clan and the Uchiha clan, and the relationship between Otsutsuki Hamura and the Hyuga clan.

Even more, there are stories about the ancestors of these families, such as Kaguya Otsutsuki, and the problems of the Otsutsuki clan!

"If I could do all the hidden quests, I'd be hitting the jackpot."

As a time traveler, his most valuable possession was naturally the information in his mind, which was also an excellent asset that allowed him to have foresight.

However, converting these excellent assets into actual returns can sometimes be quite troublesome.

But Xiuze's system doesn't seem to require so much trouble. He can turn it into a hidden mission and directly monetize it!

This was a true treasure for him.

"Okay, I understand."

Just as Hidezawa was taking stock of what else in his mind was "valuable", Jiraiya suddenly spoke up.

"Thank you so much, Xiuze. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have known that there were so many 'stories' involved."

"Lord Jiraiya, I think there might be some misunderstanding here, such as me remembering the time wrong?"

Shuzawa blinked, thought for a moment before speaking, and Jiraiya nodded.

"I understand, so I will investigate this matter seriously, but don't worry, I will absolutely not involve you in any way."

By the way, to thank you for the ideas you gave me, I plan to teach you a technique, one that can complement your Flying Thunder God Technique and enrich your attack options.

"And this technique was created by my disciple, the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze. Its name is..."

As he spoke, Jiraiya suddenly stretched out his hand, and a spiral of chakra instantly condensed in his hand.

In just a moment, a chakra sphere that was spinning steadily but contained terrifying power appeared in his hand!

"Rasengan!"

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When Shuzawa heard the name, the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily. Jiraiya really liked promoting this technique.

However, after thinking about it, Xiuze felt that it was not bad, especially since some of his offensive methods were indeed a bit too limited.

Moreover, the Rasengan has a wide variety of variations, seemingly adaptable to any type of chakra, which is very suitable for Hidezawa at this time.

The thought that he seemed to be increasingly following Naruto's path gave him a headache.

"What I want is to replace Ashura, not to replace that brat Naruto Uzumaki."

"You bastard, how dare you!"

Leaf, within the base of the roots.

Danzo smashed the scroll Orochimaru had passed to him, his anger reaching its peak.

He never dreamed that Orochimaru would dare to treat him like this, that he would dare to disobey his orders and leave a survivor!

This action put Danzo in a very passive position. In his view, Orochimaru's actions were no different from betrayal.

Despite his anger, Danzo knew that he really couldn't do anything about Orochimaru.

He also understood that Orochimaru was in trouble this time, because Jiraiya's direct action had disrupted their plans.

But he couldn't explain this. He couldn't very well tell Orochimaru that his old friend had excluded him from everything related to Hidezawa, could he?

Were they even excluded from this negotiation with Iwagakure?

He's the Hokage's assistant; he can't afford to lose face like that.

"Damn it, is this what it means to be a Hokage? Is this the right of a Hokage to do whatever they want?"

Danzo roared inwardly, but soon he sighed.

Because he himself felt that the Hokage's power was unlimited.

Even though he is already second only to the Hokage, compared to the Hokage, he is really nothing.

Only by becoming the only one can he do whatever he wants and have unlimited power!

"We still need to keep working hard; the first step is addressing Xiuze's problem."

Danzo forced himself to calm down. If he wanted to become Hokage, he had to keep Hidezawa under control.

Even though he had a cursed seal to control Xiuze, as Xiuze's strength grew, he worried whether his cursed seal would still be effective.

This is also why he wants to get rid of Yakushi Nonou and Yakushi Kabuto. He needs to create new bonds and a deep hatred so that Hidezawa can rely on him!

"At the same time, I also need to make Hidezawa realize that only when I become Hokage will I thoroughly investigate Orochimaru."

Danzo muttered to himself, looking at the scroll on the ground. After a moment of contemplation, he decided to first calm Orochimaru down, as that was the most crucial thing.

He took out the banknotes, hesitated for a long time, and then seemed to have sorted out his thoughts before he began to write.

"I will compensate you, but you should know when to stop. I revealed your whereabouts, and we should give some people a taste of the benefits so that things will be easier in the future."

As for Jiraiya's joining, I'm not sure about that either; perhaps it's due to your great reputation.

The latest novel is first published here!

Danzo read this passage several times before finally nodding in approval.

He maintained a humble yet assertive demeanor, displaying a superior attitude without revealing the slightest fear, thus gaining the upper hand.

After a moment's thought, he picked up his pen and continued writing.

"As for the people you left behind, then let them stay."

It's not unreasonable to consider this as a handle I'm giving you; at least it shows my sincerity.

This can also be considered compensation for not informing you this time. Are you satisfied now?

After writing this sentence, Danzo stopped. He wanted to leave his name directly, but after thinking about it, he decided not to be so radical for the time being.

Danzo was well aware that Shusawa and his group's actions would inevitably anger Orochimaru.

However, after some thought, he felt that this matter could not be completely wasted.

The fact that Shuzawa hasn't come to find him yet suggests that Shuzawa probably doesn't know much about this matter, which may also mean that Orochimaru wasn't lying.

So before that, just make sure to confirm and investigate thoroughly, and keep Orochimaru calm!

As for whether a person is alive or not, after thinking about it carefully for a long time, he suddenly realized that it didn't seem to be a big deal.

On the contrary, this could very well become a means for him to further control Xiuze.

Having followed Orochimaru for so long, does this mean that this guy has been brainwashed by Orochimaru and that his words are no longer credible?

Moreover, even if Orochimaru produces the records of his communication with him by then, wouldn't that be considered as Orochimaru forging them himself?

Things never unfold in a one-sided way. The key to success lies in finding a glimmer of opportunity in such a predicament and then giving it your all!

Danzo has weathered so many storms over the years, cultivating himself in the darkest places for so long, that he has his own insights and methods.

Although the situation was unfavorable to him this time, it might also be an opportunity.

"Take this and pass it on to Orochimaru."

After writing everything down, Danzo handed the scroll to Aburame Ryoma.

"By the way, has the Anbu (Anti-Secession Bureau) been up to anything lately?"

"Lord Danzo, please forgive us. Recently, it has been difficult for us to obtain information from the Anbu."

Ryoma Aburame took the scroll, then shook his head helplessly.

Since the first negotiation with Iwagakure, when Danzo used Sunagakure to exert pressure, Hiruzen Sarutobi did more than just make Danzo sever ties with Hidezawa.

As Danzo's department, Root also severed some connections with the Anbu, so at least in the area of ​​Shusawa, they couldn't get any information.

Otherwise, they wouldn't be unaware of when Xiuze and his group set off, when they returned, or how many of them came back!

After all, there are many passages for entering and leaving Konoha, not just the main gate, but also the Anbu and Root.

In particular, these departments are not suitable to use the main entrance. If they are seen by spies hidden in the village, wouldn't that be voluntarily exposing intelligence?

"Fine, I understand."

Danzo nodded and then stopped asking questions. He had many things to deal with and couldn't keep his attention on this all the time.

Now, besides keeping Orochimaru in check, he also needs to do everything he can to "take back" the rights he has lost.

He absolutely did not want to be marginalized. His goal was to become Hokage, so how could he accept being treated like this?

"The Uchiha clan seems to be behaving strangely lately, especially with Uchiha Shisui's decision to leave the Anbu."

"There's something we can really work out here!"

"A rebellious clan, Hiruzen, you must win over a clan like that. This is giving me an opportunity."

"Shisui, have you made up your mind?"

"Yes, Chieftain."

Inside the Uchiha clan compound, in the pavilion of the clan head's residence, Shisui and Fugaku Uchiha sat together.

Looking at the fish swimming in the pond, Shisui nodded slightly. The reason he met with Fugaku Uchiha this time was very simple.

That is to explain his thoughts and inform the clan chief of his final decision.

Deep down, he wasn't really willing to leave the Anbu, but the current situation left him no room to think about it any longer.

"It's good that you're back."

Fugaku Uchiha nodded in satisfaction, a smile appearing on his face as he looked at Shisui.

"You've worked hard all these years. The Anbu is actually enough with Itachi now. The most important thing is that the clan needs your strength."

Fugaku Uchiha was secretly pleased, as Shisui's return with his Mangekyou Sharingan could greatly alleviate some of the discontent within the clan.

After all, Shisui had always grown up with those who were "doves" and had even entered the Dark Division, which put a lot of pressure on the clan.

No one knows what Shisui is thinking, or which direction his will is aligned with!

Ultimately, your beliefs determine who you are the warrior for.

This is an unchanging principle: they must be clear about whose warrior Shisui truly belongs to.

Now that Shisui is back, he can both suppress some voices and clarify Shisui's stance. How could Fugaku Uchiha not be happy about this?

"Now that you're back, take a good rest for a while. But during this time, I hope you won't refuse visitors."

Fugaku Uchiha smiled before speaking.

"Countless people in the clan want to visit you. Although I know you may not care, I think it's best not to refuse them at this time."

Because, at this time, this isn't a bad thing for anyone, especially since we're all of the same kind, aren't we?

"I see."

Shisui nodded, and after a moment of contemplation, he couldn't help but speak.

"Chief, you know I'm in the Dark Division, so you must also know that I can see and hear many different things."

Has the clan really come to this point?

Danger?

Fugaku Uchiha sighed, poured himself a cup of tea, and then looked at the pool beside him.

Perhaps the Uchiha are indeed in a dangerous situation for Konoha, but is this really what the Uchiha wanted?

He himself was a peace-loving man, and he had also maintained a good relationship with Minato Namikaze, but unfortunately, the Fourth Hokage had passed away.

It's impossible for him not to hate Obito Uchiha. It was because of this damned guy's reckless behavior that the entire clan has fallen into its current predicament.

However, there was nothing he could do about it anymore. He couldn't ignore the opinions within the clan, and even if he didn't want to, he had already been pushed to this point.

Whether or not there is trust, that's the key!

At least in Fugaku Uchiha's view, the Uchiha had never gained Konoha's trust.

"Shisui-kun, whether it's dangerous or not depends on your perspective."

He calmly took a sip of tea, then spoke softly.

"I know that you've always been in the Anbu, so your perspective on things might be different, but please remember that you are a member of the Uchiha clan."

I hope you understand how the danger arose, and whether we or others caused all of this.

"Us, or others?"

Upon hearing these words, Shisui suddenly thought of the story that Xiuze had told him, which made him close his eyes.

Danzo Shimura, that's the real culprit!

However, a problem arose in Shisui's mind.

Chieftain, what exactly did he do?

Having spent so much time in the Dark Division, he knew that the clan leader was an absolute authority.

Even setting aside the clan leader, the captains and even squad leaders within the Dark Division also have the authority to override dissenting opinions!

But why didn't the clan chief do anything?

Is it because they don't want to, or because they are unwilling to, or...

Shisui didn't want to think about it anymore, but suddenly Xiuzawa's face appeared in his mind again.

Moreover, a whole host of past experiences and Xiuze's experiences flashed through his mind.

Having followed Xiuze for so long, he was stunned by many of Xiuze's actions and behaviors, and at first, he couldn't accept many of his actions.

Because these things completely contradicted his understanding and were beyond his imagination. He had even done things that overstepped the captain's authority and undermined the captain's authority more than once or twice.

Even Jiraiya dared to do this, and no matter how you look at it, his choice was correct.

A ninja is meant to complete missions, but a ninja also needs to consider the village's well-being.

Even though this mission by Iwagakure seems to have many problems, upon closer inspection, they not only met Orochimaru, but also gained further information about the Akatsuki organization.

This was a successful mission, and even the problems that arose did not escalate further.

Even though the Iwagakure building was burned down, they still had to hold their noses and negotiate with Konoha.

"So, the clan leader has a problem, does that mean I do too?"

Thinking of this, Shisui suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. He felt as if he had thought of something he shouldn't have!

Ultimately, he's not Xiuze.

"Some things are beyond our control. Look at this pond; doesn't the Uchiha clan resemble the fish in this pond?"

Fugaku Uchiha had no idea what outrageous things Shisui was thinking at that moment. He sighed and pointed to the pool below.

"And this pond is our village. Everyone seems to be quite free, but they are all restricted by the pond at all times."

The person who truly controls the fate of these fish is actually the one who sits by the pond watching them struggle desperately, while leisurely sipping tea.

Once they think the fish are disobedient, or someone feels that a certain fish is not suitable for the place, they can do whatever they want in various ways.

Fish can never control their own destiny; they can only desperately try to show themselves, but is that really useful?

Once someone harbors ill will towards you, everything you do will appear incredibly evil to them.

Okay, let's call it a day. You're tired, and so am I.

"I understand. I'll take my leave now."

Zhi Shui's expression was somewhat somber. He nodded slightly, stood up, bowed, and then turned to leave.

He feels confused right now; many things seem to be beyond his imagination. He really needs some time to calm down and think things through.

"Actually, aren't you just like a fish in this pond?"

But after he left, Fugaku Uchiha, sitting alone by the pond, picked up his teacup again, took a small sip, and murmured to himself.

"The Uchiha clan members are like fish in this pond, and this pond is the Uchiha clan itself. No one can escape this bondage."

"I can't escape, and neither can you."

"I've always known you're very talented, but I never imagined you were this talented."

Walking back to the Senju ancestral home, Yugao looked at Xiuze with disbelief.

Then, as if recalling Jiraiya's dejected expression, she couldn't help but laugh.

"However, it's quite rare to see Jiraiya-sama so badly affected."

"Tch, I've always had good talent, but my best asset is still my physical abilities!"

Xiuze raised an eyebrow, chuckled, and spoke.

That's not wrong. His physical fitness has reached LV11, and that's no joke.

He had a real feeling that even if someone tried to use shadow clones against him in the future, he would be perfectly fine.

"Tch, what nonsense are you spouting?"

Xi Yan gave a soft hum, and soon she realized something.

"Also, you mustn't follow Jiraiya's example, and you absolutely mustn't read his books, understand?"

"But haven't I already finished watching it?"

Xiuze blinked and asked in confusion, but Xiyan seemed to have some information.

"Don't think I don't know, he's going to release a series, you can't follow his bad example!"

Maybe I'm worse than him.

Hidezawa smiled awkwardly, but nodded nonetheless. To be honest, he didn't really think Jiraiya's writing was that good.

At least before he time-traveled, in his information-saturated era, Jiraiya's writings were no different from "children's books" to him.

Besides, he's an adult, and he's done plenty of evaluations and practical work, so he didn't take this child's play seriously at all.

However, he didn't want to continue the topic, and instead smiled and said...

"Although Jiraiya-sama has some problems in this regard, it is undeniable that he is a good teacher."

"I'll teach you the Rasengan when we get back. Didn't he say he could teach you anything? We can work together!"

The Rasengan isn't actually that difficult, at least not for Hidezawa.

The difficulty of this technique lies in the control of chakra, because it was created by Minato Namikaze based on the Tailed Beast Ball.

Once you master the 'formula' and possess exceptional chakra control, the difficulty of learning this technique will only decrease dramatically!

Moreover, after undergoing this procedure, Xiuze unexpectedly discovered something that left him speechless.

[I have already learned the Rasengan]

[Since my own chakra level is LV10, my Rasengan is currently at LV10.]

Shuzawa himself never expected that the chakra he used to enhance his own combat abilities would actually benefit him!

But upon closer reflection, he seemed to understand.

The Rasengan is a product of non-attribute chakra, so there are no hand seals, and it doesn't have any chakra attribute in its "factory state".

This means that it perfectly matches the chakra level that Xiuze selected!

This is also why Xiuze's chakra level immediately became the same as his own after he received this surgery.

"Ultimately, my chakra points aren't allocated in the same way as Naruto's massive chakra reserves. I also have various controls, chakra strength, and so on, while Naruto..."

Naruto's chakra was probably "full of rebellious spirit" when he learned the Rasengan, which is why Naruto's control over chakra has never been very high.

But Xiuze doesn't have that problem; he's fully equipped!

"I just wonder if adding other attributes will lower the Rasengan's level."

Shusawa has a high chakra level, but his ninjutsu attributes are basically only LV7, and he hasn't even leveled up his lightning ninjutsu. He's still hoping to get something for nothing.

Whether the LV7 Escape Technique attribute being integrated into the LV10 Rasengan will have a synergistic effect or cause mutual interference remains to be seen.

However, he didn't mind. He would understand after trying it out later. In any case, he had already further strengthened himself.

"I feel like there's something off about what you're saying. You always seem to have some bad intentions."

Xi Yan gave a soft hum and reached out to brush her long hair, which was fluttering in the wind, back together.

Since Xiuze said three years ago that she looked good with her hair down, she has rarely tied it up.

"But speaking of which, it seems Shisui is leaving, and our team has lost another member."

"Well, there are some things that just can't be helped."

Xiuze nodded, took Xiyan's hand, and then chuckled softly.

"But aren't we still together?"

"You're such a rascal, you never sit still."

Xi Yan gently shook her head, but a slight smile remained on her face. Meanwhile, Xiu Ze, standing to the side, couldn't help but ponder something.

With Shisui gone, there are fewer ways to deal with Obito, so...

Who exactly will Konoha pair him with as a teammate?

He knew, in particular, that there was progress on the side of the Hidden Mist, and that they might set off at any time.

We can't just let them team up, can we?

It doesn't seem right that no one is coming forward to be the 'captain'.

(End of this chapter)