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Chapter 239 Storm Escape, Defection!

As Xuan Yi started school, the strictness of Xingxia Xiu and Tsunade visibly increased.

Play is play, and have fun is fun, but learning must not stop.

In addition to his school courses, Xingxia Xuanyi also had to start his training in water escape techniques.

As for being too young, he doesn't have much chakra.

This is no problem for Xuan Yi at all.

At such a young age, his chakra reserves were comparable to Tsunade's.

While Tsunade's normal chakra level doesn't reach that of a Tailed Beast, it's definitely among the strongest below the Tailed Beast level.

Xuan Yi is only 5 years old.

Genichi entered the school, while Itachi Uchiha graduated and then went on to continue his studies at Root.

He was still being taught by Xingxiaxiu, but now it was his clone.

Not long after, Shisui Uchiha was also transferred to Root by Hoshinobi, joining Itachi Uchiha.

Currently, among all the Uchiha clan members, Xingxia Xiu has the highest hopes for these two.

Uchiha Shisui was good at hitting exactly where he was pointed at, while Uchiha Itachi was good at doing all sorts of dirty and tiring work.

He will become Konoha's best fighter from now on.

Another year has passed in the blink of an eye.

Inside the study, Xingxia Xiu couldn't help but sigh softly.

It's too difficult to control the chakra of the reincarnations of Indra and Asura.

"It seems this road won't work."

Xingxia Xiu frowned, then downgraded the priority of this matter.

Even if you have a clone to cultivate with cheat codes, you still need your original body to do many things.

He was also overwhelmed with other commitments.

In fact, he has had Madara Uchiha's eyes for more than ten years.

He got up, left the study, and went into the courtyard.

The winter sun feels very warm on my skin.

Kushina was playing in the yard with Yakushi and Menma.

On one side of the lake, Xuan Yi was standing on the water's surface, manipulating the water flow like a snake, but he was actually practicing water escape techniques.

Upon seeing their father, the two children immediately ran over, each grabbing one of his legs, wanting Xingxia Xiu to take them skiing.

It is January now, and the land is covered in snow.

"Okay, let's go skiing!"

Hoshino Shu carried one child in each arm and led the two little ones out, with Uzumaki Kushina following helplessly behind.

For children, as long as it's reasonable, Xingxiaxiu almost always grants their requests.

However, Xuan Yi, who was wading in the water on the other side of the lake, could only watch longingly.

He used to be able to go along, but now he can't.

Xuan Yi's biggest fear right now is his father, Xing Xia Xiu. He's too strict during cultivation, leaving no room for negotiation.

Of course, aside from his spiritual practice, Xingxia Xiu is undoubtedly the best father, always ready to help anyone who asks.

Therefore, it makes people both love and fear it.

Mom and my two aunts are still the best.

Xuan Yi withdrew his gaze and continued his cultivation.

He concentrated, manipulating two snake-like streams of water as they swam in the lake, while simultaneously conjuring a third.

This is not only about training in Water Release nature transformation, but also in chakra control.

It is also a test of one's spirit and will.

Because such control is extremely mentally taxing.

Of course, this is a training method specially designed by Xingxia Xiu, suitable for people with a lot of chakra.

When Xingxiaxiu returned, Xuanyi was already sitting on the side, sticking out his tongue, exhausted.

Upon seeing his father return, Xuan Yi's eyes lit up, and he quickly stood up and stepped forward: "Dad, I can now control three streams of water simultaneously."

Hoshino was quite satisfied with what he heard and nodded with a smile: "Tell me, what kind of ninjutsu do you want to learn?"

Xuan Yi was prepared: "Shadow Clone Technique!"

"I want to learn the Shadow Clone Technique!"

He knew that his father often used shadow clones to cultivate.

If he masters this technique, he can also use clones to cultivate while he goes out to play.

Hoshino saw through her son's thoughts at a glance, but said nothing. Instead, she taught her son the Shadow Clone Technique as agreed.

Xuan Yi had already mastered the most basic Three Body Techniques, and he also had a solid grasp of the fundamentals of hand seals.

The hand seals for the Shadow Clone Technique are very simple. After memorizing the sequence of hand seals and remembering the key points taught by Xingxia Xiu, Xuan Yi practiced them a few times before he was able to perform the technique.

Xuan Yi glanced furtively at his father, who was being ridden like a horse by his younger siblings, then left behind a clone while his main body sneaked out and left.

Inside the hall, Xingxia Xiu glanced around and immediately realized that the son outside was just a clone.

However, he did not expose it.

Strictness is necessary, but there needs to be a limit.

He didn't want his relationship with his child to become too strained, and then be provoked by others.

……

Xuan Yi felt like a bird released from its cage as soon as he left home, and immediately found his playmates such as Neji and Tenten.

These little guys are currently playing in the snow together.

"Xuan Yi, what brings you here?"

Tian Tian was quite surprised to see Xuan Yi and teased, "You didn't sneak over behind Lord Xiu's back, did you?"

"Don't go back and get punished!"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yi immediately raised his chin: "Absolutely impossible."

Shadow clones are physical clones, so they are impossible to detect.

Neji sized up Genichi and asked, "You didn't use a shadow clone, did you?"

Xuan Yi's face stiffened.

Tian Tian opened her eyes wide in surprise and asked, "Xuan Yi, when did you master the Shadow Clone Technique?"

Xuan Yi said arrogantly, "Just now."

"I learned it in less than fifteen minutes."

Neji said quietly, "Genichi, Shadow Clones are physical clones. Even the Byakugan can't distinguish them, but you don't think Hideaki-sensei can't see through them, do you?"

Xuan Yi's forehead immediately broke out in a cold sweat: "No... that can't be, right?"

Tian Tian couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh when she saw Xuan Yi's appearance.

However, Xuan Yi suddenly realized: "Neji, you almost scared me."

"Hmph, even if you've discovered it, I haven't neglected my cultivation!"

"Okay, let's go play!"

If we don't play now, we won't have much time left.

……

Meanwhile, Yakushi Nonou returned home, and Hoshino Shu slipped away to work in the kitchen with Kushina.

When it was five o'clock, Tsunade returned.

"So early today?"

The Star Show is a bit strange.

Tsunade slumped on the sofa: "The old man is planning to retire."

Hoshino was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "You're no different from the Hokage now."

Tsunade glanced at her man and scoffed, "Aren't you having it too easy?"

Xingxia Xiu looked wronged: "I'm in charge of taking care of the children."

Tsunade pursed her lips and asked, "How's it going with the Akatsuki?"

Hoshino sat down next to Tsunade, massaging her legs as she said, "You should know quite a bit, right?"

"Now both Iwagakure and Sunagakure employ them."

"By the way, Akatsuki recently gained a new member, Sasori of the Red Sand."

Tsunade raised an eyebrow: "Sasori of the Red Sand?"

"The genius puppeteer who stole the Third Kazekage's corpse, the grandson of the Fourth Kazekage?"

Hoshino nodded: "This guy turned the Third Kazekage's corpse into a puppet."

"What a madman."

After offering her assessment, Tsunade said, "The old man plans to have Orochimaru leave the village and join the Akatsuki before he retires."

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "It suits you too."

"Konoha is indeed not suitable for Orochimaru. For him, the value of this place has been almost fully utilized, and it is now more of a limitation."

Tsunade frowned slightly: "Isn't your plan a bit too dangerous?"

"You need to understand, Orochimaru is completely uncontrollable."

Hoshino Hide laughed and said, "Don't worry, I didn't intend to control Orochimaru. He's just part of the plan."

"The Ten-Tails Jinchuriki is a trap, so I need someone to take the fall for it."

"Uchiha Madara is the best choice."

Tsunade felt a headache coming on.

The fact that Madara Uchiha was actively resurrected is simply too hard to accept.

If it weren't for the fact that this plan was proposed by Hoshino Shuu, Tsunade would never have agreed to it.

Even so, she still had deep worries in her heart.

Seeing Tsunade's expression, Hoshino smoothed her brow and whispered in her ear, "My Rinnegan is about to be awakened. I will first use the Gedo Mazo from the parallel world to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki. Even if there are traps, the two worlds are isolated, so it will be safe."

Tsunade was slightly surprised and delighted: "It's about to open? How much longer?"

After thinking for a moment, Xingxia Xiu said, "Probably within this year."

After the New Year, the stirring in his eyes became more intense, and he could feel that the Rinnegan was opening at a faster pace.

It is now Konoha Year 54.

It's been almost 14 years since then!

Back then, Black Zetsu said that he could awaken the Rinnegan in at most ten years, but that was completely inaccurate.

Of course, this may also be related to the fact that Hoshino Shu didn't always wear Madara Uchiha's eyes.

But no matter what, the Rinnegan is finally about to be activated.

The latest novel is first published here!

I'm really looking forward to the Star Show.

Tsunade, on the other hand, felt much more at ease.

With the Rinnegan, even if Madara Uchiha were to be resurrected, he probably wouldn't be able to cause much trouble.

Once Shiki becomes the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki, even if Madara Uchiha also becomes the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki, there will be no need to fear.

As for Kaguya Otsutsuki...

This was Tsunade's only concern.

Therefore, he also attached increasing importance to the cultivation of talent within the village.

For example, the Eight Gates Formation, a forbidden physical technique, has already selected several individuals to practice it.

Geniuses like Kakashi and Sarutobi Asuma have all trained.

Unfortunately, while effort in this area is extremely important, it also requires a certain amount of talent.

Or rather, the Eight Gates Formation is not suitable for everyone.

Kakashi and his friends are clearly better suited to the conventional ninja path.

As they were talking, Rope Tree's voice came from outside.

Hoshino Hide laughed, "This kid has mastered Wood Release."

Upon hearing this, Tsunade abruptly stood up: "Really?"

It's true, of course.

Nawaki was also a student of Hoshino Shuu, and he was the one who taught him Wood Release.

However, Rope Tree's Wood Release technique was only slightly stronger than Yamato's, so it provided him with negligible improvement.

Moreover, Hoshino Hide kept it a secret because he wanted to give Tsunade a surprise.

"Sister, brother-in-law, I've finally completed my Wood Release training!"

Rope Tree rushed in and announced loudly.

Hoshino Hide smiled and said, "Congratulations, Nawaki!"

Tsunade looked at her younger brother and quickly said, "Show it to me."

Rope Tree nodded, raised his right hand, and vines sprouted from his hand.

Tsunade looked on, almost weeping with joy: "Well done!"

Rope Tree scratched his head and grinned foolishly.

Hoshino Hideyoshi said, "Go and invite Erika over too, let's celebrate together."

Rope Tree nodded quickly, then turned and left.

As Tsunade watched her younger brother leave, she suddenly remarked with deep emotion, "Nawaki has finally grown up."

Hoshino put her arm around Tsunade's waist: "Nawaki is going to be a father soon too, don't worry!"

Erika is pregnant too.

Speaking of which, Rope Tree is almost thirty years old.

Time flies.

In the evening, the whole family gathered together to celebrate, creating a lively and joyous atmosphere.

After dinner, Hoshino Hide and Nawaki went for a walk outside.

"Rope Tree, the strength of Wood Release does not lie in the bloodline limit itself, but in the person who uses it."

Hoshino Hide slowly said, "You yourself have the bloodline of the Senju clan. The Senju clan inherits the Sage of Six Paths' Sage Body and is born with powerful Yang Release abilities."

"Of course, not everyone can develop it."

"The most special one is the first generation."

Rope Tree laughed and said, "Brother-in-law, I know, I will not give up on developing my physical strength."

"I don't aspire to reach the level of my grandfather, but I at least want to reach the level of my second grandfather."

In terms of chakra reserves, he has surpassed Tsunade and reached the level of a tailed beast.

But not all tailed beasts are the same.

The rope tree is at best comparable to a tail.

"Brother-in-law, which direction do you think I should take in my spiritual practice from now on?"

Rope Tree asked.

I've already mastered Wood Release; the next step is to learn those Wood Release ninjutsu step by step.

But it's enough to leave these tasks to the clone.

After thinking for a moment, Hoshino Shizuka said, "Let's try other bloodline limits!"

"For example, Storm Release."

In terms of specialization, Nawaki initially excelled in Wind Release, then Water Release, Earth Release, and finally Lightning Release.

"Or Ice Release would also work."

Xingxia Xiu smiled and said, "I have mastered Ice Release, which I can teach you."

Rope Tree nodded in agreement.

Suddenly, Xingxia Xiu stopped in her tracks.

Rope Tree quickly stopped too: "What's wrong?"

"Kakashi has improved a lot!" said Hoshino Hide.

Nawaki asked in surprise, "Kakashi, could it be...?"

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "He has mastered Storm Release!"

This can be considered a double celebration.

In particular, Kakashi's mastery of Storm Release can be fed back to Hoshino Shu.

This allowed Xingxia Xiu to directly master the Storm Release technique without having to painstakingly fuse it.

It has to be said that Kakashi's talent is truly exceptional.

With guidance, he completed the fusion of Storm Release even faster than his teacher, Hoshino Shu.

However, Xingxia Show wasn't jealous at all.

The more disciples and students like this, the better!

"It seems we really can't afford to slack off at all!"

Rope Tree sighed.

……

Late night

Lying in bed, Hoshino Xiu pinched the tips of bamboo shoots while talking to Tsunade about Kakashi's breakthrough, then said with a touch of emotion, "I don't know if making Minato the Zero-Tails Jinchuriki was a good thing or a bad thing."

Minato Namikaze's talent is undeniable, but Kakashi has already mastered Storm Release, yet Minato has remained relatively quiet for so many years.

Hideaki Hoshino suspects that Zero-Tails restricted Minato Namikaze.

It's not that Minato Namikaze couldn't suppress Zero-Tails; he was affected by it.

It's more likely that Minato spent too much time with Zero.

Tsunade slapped Hoshino's hand away and said, "If Minato can fully master the power of the Zero-Tails, then even without a bloodline limit, the Flying Thunder God Technique and Rasengan-type ninjutsu alone would be enough to boost his combat power."

Hoshino nodded, reaching into the bushes as he said, "The Zero-Tails may not be as powerful as the other tailed beasts, but it does possess the characteristics of a tailed beast."

"Dark chakra... Darkness can never disappear from this world."

Tsunade's breathing grew heavy and rapid: "However, it is even more difficult to completely subdue a collection of darkness."

"Although the nine tailed beasts are very dangerous, they are also highly intelligent."

"Winning them over is actually easier than subduing Zero-Tail."

Hoshino Hide flipped over and bit the bamboo shoot tip, mumbling, "I believe Minato can..."

Tsunade reached out and grabbed the dragon.

Silent all night.

The Star Show continues as scheduled.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi began his planned scheme.

Only three days have passed.

A shocking piece of news spread throughout Konoha: Orochimaru had defected!

soon.

Jiraiya, who had been wandering outside, returned to Konoha and began tracking Orochimaru.

Konoha, however, issued a warrant for Orochimaru's arrest, designating him as an S-rank rogue ninja.

(End of this chapter)