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Chapter 198 Steady Growth Like an Old Dog! (Please Subscribe and Vote)

September 20th, Konoha Year 42, 12:9 AM.

When Xingxia Xiu, who had just returned from a parallel world, saw the status bar refresh, she was stunned for a moment.

In the past year, the two worlds have been interacting frequently. In particular, as the mastery of the Dragon Vein power has deepened, the timeline in the parallel world has jumped to Konoha 46, which is four years ahead of this world.

The frequent travel between the two realms has made me less sensitive to time.

"It seems we can't do this so frequently, lest we lose track of what's important and what's not."

Xingxia Xiu pinched the bridge of her nose, already having an idea in mind. She calmed herself down and looked at the new state.

Current status: rock solid

Note: In this state, you are like an old dog, watching the world change, unmoved as a mountain.

Refresh countdown: 364 days 23:58:49

Looking at the new status, Xingxiaxiu was speechless.

The last one was steady and methodical, and now there's an even more conservative one. It seems like they don't want to move at all.

He didn't even want to look at her anymore, and Xingxia Xiu teleported to Tsunade's house.

Inside the study, scrolls were scattered all over the floor, and Tsunade was still working late into the night.

Although she lost the bet, it spurred Tsunade to work even harder.

Lately, she's been so busy tackling the final challenge that she's lost interest in going to parallel worlds with Hoshino, and she's not even worried that her man might cheat on her in a parallel world.

After all, she was completely incompetent in combat and never won a single time.

Leaning against the doorway, Hoshino watched Tsunade studying under the lamplight, her brows slightly furrowed.

This kind of Tsunade has a unique beauty that is captivating.

After a long silence, a voice broke the stillness: "Brother-in-law?"

Hoshita Hide snapped out of his daze, and Tsunade also looked up: "Hide? When did you get here?"

"Not long after."

Hoshita Hide first responded to Tsunade with a smile, then looked at Nawaki who was carrying things: "Want to rest?"

Rope Tree said, "I just got back from a mission today. Brother-in-law, have you been very busy lately?"

Hoshino nodded, then took the midnight snack from Nawaki and went into the study to set it out for Tsunade.

Tsunade also put down her research and wolfed down her food while listening to her two most important men chat.

"Brother-in-law, we're off tomorrow. Do you have time to guide our cultivation?"

"Itsuki suddenly asked."

Xingxia Xiu asked, "Where are your team leaders?"

Nawaki sighed, "Brother-in-law, we're already a Chunin team now, and we don't have a team leader anymore."

"I see."

Xingxia Xiu suddenly realized what was happening and quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, I've been too busy lately."

"Let's come together tomorrow then."

"How's your Wind Release Chakra Mode training going?"

Nawaki scratched his head: "This is a bit difficult; I haven't fully mastered it yet!"

"However, I have already mastered the nature transformation of Lightning Release."

Hoshino touched his chin and smiled, "In that case, you can slowly practice the Wind Release Chakra Mode, and I can teach you Lightning Release Ninjutsu tomorrow."

"Yes, it's my unique Lightning Release ninjutsu."

Rope Tree's eyes lit up with excitement: "Thank you, brother-in-law!"

"See you tomorrow then."

"Sister, I'm going to bed now, bye-bye!"

After saying that, he used the Instantaneous Movement Technique to disappear.

Tsunade, her cheeks bulging from eating, looked up at Hoshino and asked, "What kind of Lightning Release ninjutsu are you going to teach Nawaki?"

Hoshita Hide didn't answer, but instead asked, "Was it Tsunade who interfered that Nawaki didn't train in Earth Release and Water Release first?"

Tsunade vaguely said, "Wood Release isn't something you can master just by learning Earth Release and Water Release. Even if Nawaki has some of my grandfather's cells, the chances aren't very high."

"I don't want him to spend too much energy on this right now."

"It's not too late to try Wood Release after you've discovered your own talent."

Having Hashirama cells does not guarantee mastery of Wood Release, especially since Nawaki's cells were not directly transplanted from Hashirama, but rather from White Zetsu cells.

However, Hoshino Hideki felt that Nawaki had a great chance.

In particular, since the rope tree has now adapted to white cypress cells, it lays the foundation for further transplantation of interstitial cells.

But Tsunade's considerations were not wrong.

So Hoshino nodded and didn't interfere: "Then let's teach him Lightning Release first."

"Once I've finished training in Lightning Release, I'll try to develop Wood Release."

"He's still young anyway."

However, before we knew it, Nawaki was already 17 years old.

Time really flies.

When Hoshino first met Nawaki, he was just a young girl who hadn't graduated yet; seven or eight years have passed in the blink of an eye.

After Tsunade finished eating, Hoshinoshita Hide cleaned up the mess and then forcefully helped Tsunade collect all the scrolls scattered on the floor.

That's enough for today, we'll continue tomorrow.

"Developing ninjutsu is something that can't be rushed."

Tsunade reluctantly stretched: "Alright, alright, how's the situation over there?"

As Xingxia Xiu tidied up, he said, "We're planning on the Three-Tails; the Four-Tails has already been captured."

Tsunade nodded, then asked, "Black Zetsu didn't suspect anything, did he?"

Xingxia Xiu said meaningfully, "We see through him but don't say it. We use him, and he uses us."

"This guy definitely has a backup plan."

Tsunade frowned: "So, it's possible that the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki is also a trap?"

After finishing his work, Xingxia Xiu stepped forward and grabbed Tsunade: "It might not be a trap, but it's definitely dangerous."

"The Nine-Tails is already that powerful, and the Ten-Tails... can easily control the Nine-Tails, but the Ten-Tails might not be so easy to control."

Tsunade frowned: "Is becoming the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki the only way?"

Xingxia Xiu put his arm around Tsunade's waist and gently kissed her forehead: "Don't worry about that, trust in your husband's strength."

"Instead of worrying about that, you should worry about how you'll withstand my attack later."

Tsunade's thighs trembled upon hearing this. She felt a mix of fear, embarrassment, and anger. She reached out and pinched Xingxia Xiu's waist.

hiss!

Xingxia Xiu gasped, then said fiercely, "Looks like I'll have to use more force later."

After saying that, the two disappeared from the study.

The next morning at eight o'clock.

While Tsunade was still recuperating, Hoshino Shu had already prepared breakfast, and Nawaki had brought his two companions, Uzumaki Erika and Hyuga Kei, to freeload on breakfast early in the morning.

However, Erika and Hinata Kei were very polite. They not only came over after having breakfast, but also brought gifts.

After Hoshino and Nawaki finished breakfast, Minato Namikaze, Kushina Uzumaki, and Shinnosuke Sarutobi arrived.

Star Show informed them yesterday.

Let's go!

After leaving a breakfast to keep it warm, Xingxiaxiu instantly teleported everyone to an open space.

As his gaze swept over Minato Namikaze and the others, Hideaki Hoshishita felt a slight pang of regret.

They've all grown up!

Especially Minato Namikaze, who looks almost exactly like the image in his mind.

He is currently 16 years old and just a month ago, he was officially promoted from Special Jonin to Jonin.

In addition, Kushina Uzumaki and Shinnosuke Sarutobi were also promoted to Jonin.

In comparison, Rope Tree and his group were a bit slower.

Of course, qualifications are also incomparable.

Nawaki's talent is not bad, but he is still far inferior to the genius Minato Namikaze.

Even though the rope tree has five inherent attributes.

Compared to Erika, Kushina had received guidance from Mito Uzumaki earlier, and also possessed the Nine-Tails.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke is the eldest son of Sarutobi Hiruzen and a genius, while Hyuga Kei comes from a branch family of the Hyuga clan and is of above-average talent.

Looking at Minato Namikaze and the other two, Hideaki Hoshishita laughed and said, "It's been a long time since I checked your training."

"Minato, the three of you, bring out your full strength and attack!"

Minato and the other two exchanged glances, their eyes filled with eagerness: "Understood!"

The three of them, including Rope Tree, stepped aside to watch the battle, all looking forward to it.

Although we know that Minato Namikaze and his two companions definitely can't defeat Shu Hoshino, this kind of battle is sure to be very exciting.

Minato Namikaze and his two companions are now all Jonin!

Once everything is ready.

Xingxia Xiu said, "Begin!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Minato Namikaze charged forward, simultaneously throwing out a Flying Thunder God kunai.

Kushina Uzumaki clasped her hands together, while Shinnosuke Sarutobi rapidly formed hand seals.

With a casual flick of his wrist, Xingxia Xiu sent Minato Namikaze's Flying Thunder God Kunai flying.

At that moment, the ground beneath his feet transformed into a swampy vortex, a result of Sarutobi Shinnosuke's Earth Release ninjutsu, Yomi Swamp.

As Xingxia Xiu soared into the air, countless Vajra chains came hurtling towards her.

At this moment, Minato Namikaze, who was rushing forward, formed hand seals.

Xingxia Xiu looked up and saw a giant toad falling from the sky.

It was surrounded by a Vajra barrier, with Minato Namikaze's summoning beast above its head and a swirling swamp below.

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If it were anyone else, this would definitely be the end for them.

boom!

Gamabunta's massive body landed, but Hoshino Shu appeared at the edge of the kunai to avoid the attack.

The kunai he used to knock away Minato Namikaze's Flying Thunder God Kunai was also imbued with the Flying Thunder God technique.

However, the master and disciple knew each other well. As soon as Xingxiaxiu appeared, sharp stone pillars emerged from the ground and pierced through Xingxiaxiu Cave in the middle.

It is Sarutobi Shinnosuke's Earth Release ninjutsu.

However, this time, Xingxia Xiu did not use Flying Thunder God or Wood Shunshin.

As for the Flying Thunder God, he did not bury any kunai beforehand.

As for the Wood Release: Instantaneous Body Technique, although Minato and the others all had his Wood Release spores inside them, this had been planted long ago, so using it on the three of them would be somewhat unfair.

So Xingxia Xiu immediately unleashed a whirlwind kick, sweeping his long leg and shattering all the stone pillars.

At that moment, Kushina Uzumaki, clad in a golden chakra cloak, appeared behind Hoshino Shu, wielding a Rasengan and simultaneously binding Hoshino Shu with numerous Adamantine chains.

"Teacher Xiu, I've got you!"

As Kushina Uzumaki spoke, she slammed the Rasengan in her hand down towards Hoshino Hideaki's back.

"Well done, but you spoke too soon."

Xingxia Xiu chuckled, his body erupting with dazzling lightning, causing the Vajra Chains to snap one by one with a cracking sound.

Turn around and throw a punch!

boom!

The Rasengan exploded, and Kushina Uzumaki was sent flying backward.

Minato Namikaze then appeared behind Kushina Uzumaki, caught her, and disappeared with her.

Taking advantage of the situation, Sarutobi Shinnosuke unleashed a combination of Fire Release and Earth Release ninjutsu: an Earth Dragon Bullet and a Flame Bullet.

As Xingxia Xiu turned around, a high wall rose up in front of him, blocking the combined ninjutsu.

Immediately afterwards, his body soared into the air with a bang, and his figure instantly multiplied into five.

Five-Element Combo!

Sarutobi Shinnosuke's eyes twitched violently, and he quickly used his clone technique.

Meanwhile, Minato Namikaze appeared beside Shinnosuke Sarutobi with Kushina Uzumaki. The three of them, along with Shinnosuke's two clones, also used ninjutsu involving the five nature transformations.

Rumble!

The same ninjutsu clashed, exploding with a deafening roar, creating a dazzling display of colors.

The three spectators, including Rope Tree, all watched with wide eyes.

"sharp!"

"The Rasengan was destroyed with a single punch!"

"This is the strength of a Jonin, it's incredible!"

At this moment, a large number of kunai flew down from the sky, and Minato Namikaze immediately launched the Flying Thunder God Kunai.

What followed was a high-speed offensive exchange, leaving the three members of the Rope Tree Group dazzled.

Minato Namikaze followed Hideaki Hoshino as they flashed by, Kushina Uzumaki's chains danced, unleashing powerful attacks, while Shinnosuke Sarutobi was proficient in several nature transformations, wielding ninjutsu with ease.

However, all of the attacks launched by the three in close coordination were neutralized by Hoshino Shuu, without even using any Wood Release ninjutsu.

Similarly, Hoshino Hideaki can use all five ninjutsu—Wind Release, Earth Release, Lightning Release, Water Release, and Earth Release—with ease, without even needing to form hand seals.

This made the three of them realize that even without Wood Release, Hoshino Hideaki was not someone that ordinary Jonin could compare to.

"My sister's suggestion that I cultivate other nature transformations first makes perfect sense."

"If I cultivate other nature transformations to the level of my brother-in-law, even if I don't master Wood Release in the future, my strength won't be lacking."

Looking at Hoshino, Nawaki understood her sister Tsunade's good intentions.

Suddenly, Hoshinobu used a soul-binding technique to immobilize Sarutobi Shinnosuke, causing him to lose control of his body.

Then came the Heavenly Dream Walker Technique, which hypnotized Kushina Uzumaki, who was in Nine-Tails Chakra Mode.

With the battle over, Hoshino Hide dispelled the two's ninjutsu and laughed, "Minato has the Flying Thunder God Technique; under normal circumstances, I can't do anything to him."

Minato Namikaze smiled wryly; he knew perfectly well that Shu Hoshino had gone easy on him.

Wood Release was useless.

That Wood Instantaneous Body Technique can teleport to his side without leaving a Flying Thunder God Mark on him, making it impossible to defend against.

The competition will be about reaction speed; whoever reacts faster will win.

Moreover, Xingxiaxiu has the advantage of going first.

"Since Teacher Xiu has mastered the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, his reaction speed shouldn't be slower than mine. In a real life-or-death battle, I definitely wouldn't have a chance of winning."

Minato Namikaze knew perfectly well: "As expected of Hideaki-sensei, he has probably already surpassed the First Hokage, the God of Shinobi!"

At this moment, Hoshita Shu said to Uzumaki Kushina, "Kushina, don't let go of the illusion."

Kushina Uzumaki nodded with some annoyance.

I'm still a bit upset about being knocked down by the illusion magic.

At this moment, Shinnosuke Sarutobi asked, "Shu-sensei, what was that immobilization jutsu just now? I couldn't break free."

"Immobilization spell" is a general term that encompasses various types.

The most common illusion technique is immobilization, and the Nara clan's shadow binding technique can also be considered an immobilization technique.

With Hiruzen Sarutobi, a ninjutsu professor, as his father, Shinnosuke Sarutobi has a wide range of knowledge and has also studied immobilization techniques. He can quickly break free from most immobilization techniques.

But just now he couldn't even control his chakra.

"Soul Imprisonment Technique"

Hoshino Hide laughed and said, "The forbidden technique developed by the second generation directly targets the mind and will."

Everyone who heard this was terrified.

Hoshino explained, "Undoing this technique isn't actually that difficult; the key lies in the strength of one's will and the power to unleash it. Don't use conventional thinking, such as trying to control chakra to forcefully break free."

"As for the spirit and will breaking free from constraints, hmm..."

After a moment's thought, Xingxia Xiu became more specific: "You could try an emotional outburst, like anger."

Kushina Uzumaki couldn't help but ask, "Shu-sensei, what should we do if we're not angry?"

"How to use one's mental will is something we learn from the Ninja Academy, such as refining chakra," said Hoshino Hideyoshi.

"Concentrate your mental energy; you can imagine it as a knife or something similar, or imbue it with a strong emotion, such as friendship, anger, or hatred, and then break free from the cage."

Kushina Uzumaki suddenly realized and said with a grin, "Shu-sensei, you should have explained it like this earlier."

Xingxia Xiu scoffed, "I hope you remember that, or I won't be so polite later."

He looked at Sarutobi Shinnosuke: "Any other questions?"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke shook his head: "No, Mr. Hideaki."

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "Then let's begin today's training!"

As he spoke, he entered immortal mode, clasped his hands together, and three thick vines sprouted from the ground, growing straight until they reached a height of more than ten meters before stopping.

Next, Hoshinobu created a large tree and had Sarutobi Shinnosuke slice the trunk.

Hoshino Hideyoshi said, "Minato, take this plank as a cushion, climb to the top of the tree, sit on the top without moving or shaking, and you've completed the first step."

Minato and the other two nodded in unison, asked no further questions, and each took a plank and headed towards the top of the vine-covered roof.

Meanwhile, Hoshino looked at Nawaki and the other two: "Erika, what do you want to learn from me?"

Under Nawaki's encouraging gaze, Erika Uzumaki respectfully said, "Lord Hide, I want to learn Water Release."

Water escape?

Xingxia Xiu nodded slightly: "No problem."

Erika's chakra nature is naturally divided into four types: water, earth, yin, and yang. She learned medical ninjutsu from Tsunade, and her genjutsu in yin release seems to have been learned from Nawaki.

The remaining water and earth elements chose to escape through water.

"Hui, what do you want to learn?"

Hoshino Hide then looked at Hinata Kei.

His name sounds like a girl's, but he's actually a boy.

(End of this chapter)