Starting from the roots of Konoha, they were the masterminds behind the scenes.

Inside the kitchen, Hoshino was busy at work. Turning around, she saw Tsunade leaning against the doorway and immediately smiled, "We'll be eating soon."

Tsunade crossed her arms and said, "On the 15th of next month, I will officially take over and become the Fourth Hokage."

Hoshino paused slightly in his movements: "Congratulations, Fourth Hokage!"

"May I ask, Fourth Hokage, what special measures have you taken since taking office?"

Tsunade replied lazily, "No."

"Konoha's organizational structure is now very well-established."

"The reform of the Ninja Academy has been completed. The Root training program is quite good, and it will continue to be maintained."

"The key question is, when will your plan begin?"

As Xingxia Xiu tossed the wok, she said, "No rush."

"At least until they can stand on their own."

Tsunade raised an eyebrow: "To be able to stand alone, that's no easy feat."

Mianma is five years old now, and it will take at least another ten years before she can stand on her own.

This is assuming that Menma's talent is exceptional enough.

Of course, Tsunade thought that since he was a reincarnation of Ashura's chakra, just like her grandfather, he shouldn't be too bad.

Moreover, Tsunade realized that Hoshino Shige's so-called ability to stand on his own probably concealed some deeper meaning.

But this is for the best.

"You'll need to spend more time teaching Xuan Yi and the others."

Tsunade emphasized.

Xingxia Xiu nodded quickly: "Of course."

"With me around, it would be difficult for them to remain mediocre."

Xuan Yi already possesses Wood Release, and Yakushi and Menma should be able to inherit at least one bloodline limit, and perhaps even more.

Of course, bloodline limit is only one aspect; the amount of chakra is also very important.

Judging from the current situation, the chakra of the three siblings is at the level of a tailed beast.

Of course, there are different levels of Tailed Beasts.

It seems that Menma will have the largest amount of chakra among the three siblings in the future.

Next is Xuan Yi, and then Yao Shi.

There was no other way; Xuan Yi had the Thousand Hands bloodline, and Mian Ma had the Whirlpool bloodline.

After preparing the meal, Yakushi Nono and Uzumaki Kushina returned with the two children.

The pharmacist and Menma will both start school next year, while Genichi eats lunch at school and doesn't come back.

The family of five finished lunch happily. Tsunade and Yakushi Nonou went to work, Kushina Uzumaki prepared the children for their afternoon nap, and Hoshishita Shu was in charge of cleaning.

After Xingxia Xiu tidied up thoroughly inside and out, and the two children were already asleep, Xingxia Xiu said goodbye to Uzumaki Kushina and went out.

"Good afternoon, Master Xiu!"

"Sir Xiu!"

……

As I strolled down the street, pedestrians kept greeting me and Xingxiaxiu.

Hoshino Hide responded with a smile, and they walked to Ichiraku Ramen. After chatting with Teuchi for a while, Uchiha Itachi appeared to the side, bowing respectfully: "Hide-sensei!"

"Itachi's here! Have you had lunch yet? Would you like a bowl of Ichiraku Ramen?"

Xingxia Xiu asked with a smile.

Itachi Uchiha politely declined, as he had already eaten lunch and had just put his younger brother Sasuke to sleep.

After waiting for a while, Hoshino came out of Ichiraku Ramen, and Kakashi's figure appeared at the same time.

"Hey, come with me!"

After saying that, Xingxia Xiu disappeared.

Kakashi and Itachi Uchiha exchanged a glance, then simultaneously used Body Flicker Technique to follow.

On a flat, grassy area surrounded by trees on the back mountain of Konoha, Hoshino watched Kakashi and Itachi land and asked, "Do you know each other?"

Itachi Uchiha was the first to bow to Kakashi, saying, "Senior, I am Itachi Uchiha. Please take care of me."

Itachi Uchiha was certainly aware of the name "Lightning of Konoha," and he also knew that Kakashi was a disciple of Hoshino Shu, and that they were from the same school.

Kakashi, of course, knew of Itachi Uchiha's existence, but the two were quite far apart in age, and Hoshino Shu hadn't introduced them before, so they had no prior interaction. At this moment, he returned the greeting: "I am Hatake Kakashi."

Xingxia Xiu smiled and said, "Now that you've officially met, you brothers should interact more in the future."

Kakashi and Itachi both nodded in agreement. Hoshino Shizuka continued, "Kakashi, how many nature transformations have you mastered now?"

"There are three types: Lightning Release, Water Release, and Earth Release. If we add Storm Release, that makes four types."

"I'm currently practicing Wind Release, but I'm not really good at it."

Xingxia Xiu listened and laughed, saying, "It's okay if you're not very good at it yet; you can practice slowly."

"I wasn't very good at Lightning Release back then. I started with Wind Release, but after receiving cells from the First Hokage, I gained Water Release, Earth Release, and Yang Release."

"You're still young, no need to rush. However, your chakra..."

Kakashi said with a hint of helplessness, "I'm afraid that's all there is to it."

He's almost 23 years old now, and his physical development is nearing its peak, which means his chakra potential won't grow much further.

"That is indeed a problem."

Xingxia Xiu said, "With your chakra level, it would be almost impossible for you to successfully cultivate Sage Mode."

"Even if it succeeds, it won't have much practical value."

Kakashi nodded: "Minato-sensei told me about it."

Hoshino Hide listened and laughed, then asked, "Minato, did he mention to you any solutions to this problem?"

Kakashi nodded: "Minato-sensei said that you once suggested to Jiraiya-sama that sealing techniques be used to store chakra, thereby solving the problem of chakra quantity."

Hoshino Hide nodded: "That is indeed a solution. The sealing technique currently available in the ninja world is the Yin Seal from the Uzumaki clan."

"Yes, I know this technique, and I can teach it to you."

"However, Kakashi, this sealing technique requires a high level of control over chakra, so you should be prepared."

Kakashi knew this too, and nodded solemnly.

Xingxia Xiu said, "Once you've mastered Sage Mode, I'll teach you a Storm Release ninjutsu."

Kakashi exclaimed in surprise, "Master, you've also mastered Storm Release!"

Xingxia Xiu nodded calmly: "Both Yang Release and Yin Release require training. I remember your talent for illusion magic isn't bad either."

"I will teach you the Yin-Yang Escape Technique then."

Kakashi's talent in nature transformation is exceptionally high.

He wasn't born with all seven attributes, but he could cultivate them to master them all. Although he wasn't proficient in every one, he most often used Lightning Release and Earth Release.

But regardless of this point, or the development of Chidori in the original timeline, it is enough to show that Kakashi's ninjutsu talent far surpasses his swordsmanship.

As for the Yin-Yang Escape Technique, it is extremely difficult to learn.

But once you learn it, it's quite useful.

At the very least, it can make black bars!

Moreover, mastering the Yin-Yang Escape Technique is beneficial for cultivating the Seeking the Dao Jade.

After speaking with Kakashi, Hoshino looked at Itachi Uchiha: "How's the Heavenly Dream Walker Technique going?"

Uchiha Itachi said, "I have basically mastered it and can use it with my Sharingan."

"Oh?"

Hoshino Shizuka looked slightly surprised, then asked, "Have you tried enhancing your Sharingan?"

Itachi Uchiha shook his head: "It feels a bit forced. My mastery of the Heavenly Dream Walker Technique is not very deep either. I can only barely control a genin."

Kakashi was secretly shocked: "As expected of the Uchiha clan. At such a young age, he has already mastered the basics of his teacher's S-rank genjutsu. I haven't even mastered that genjutsu yet!"

Hoshino Shu said to Uchiha Itachi, "In that case, you can manage the pace yourself."

"Your current focus is mainly on training in nature transformation, and then trying to develop your bloodline limit."

"Kakashi, your Earth Release is pretty good. You could try Steel Release."

Steel Release?

Kakashi scratched his head.

Xingxia Xiu directly used Steel Release to harden his body, then stepped in front of Kakashi and raised his hand to press down on his right shoulder.

The next moment, Kakashi and Itachi Uchiha were both extremely shocked.

Kakashi's skin, along with his clothes, began to harden starting from his right shoulder, until his entire arm was hardened like the one under the stars.

Ding ding!

Hoshino flicked his fingers on Kakashi's arm: "Hey, the fusion of Lightning Release and Earth Release nature transformations created Steel Release."

"Powerful defensive capabilities, and it lacks the weakness of Earth Release being countered by Lightning Release."

"Of course, high temperatures can fuse a steel-like body, but this should be noted, since there is no perfect ninjutsu, and bloodline limits do not exist either."

"Bloodline Limit, Bloodline Elimination, Bloodline Encyclopedia, your journey is still long."

Kakashi couldn't help but ask curiously, "Sensei, currently only one person in the ninja world has mastered the Kekkei Tota. What about Kekkei Tenshou? I don't think I've ever heard of it."

The latest novel is first published here!

It wasn't taught at the ninja academy, and my family never explained it to me either.

This was the first time Kakashi had ever heard of this concept.

The same applies to Itachi Uchiha.

Hoshino Hide laughed and said, "Bloodline Limitation is the fusion of three nature transformations, as you all know. Currently, the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, has mastered Bloodline Limitation, which is called Dust Release. It is a new nature transformation formed by the fusion of wind, fire, and earth nature transformations."

"In addition..."

Xingxia Xiu raised his hand, and the sand and iron from the ground flew up and gathered in the air to form a long sword.

"Magnetic escape, no, there's also electric current."

Kakashi's eyes widened.

Itachi Uchiha immediately activated the two-tomoe Sharingan.

Xingxia Xiu said, "This is Electromagnetic Release, which is formed by the fusion of three nature transformations: Lightning Release, Wind Release, and Earth Release. It controls not only magnetic force but also electromagnetic force."

"Kakashi, the radar technique utilizes radio waves, which are actually electromagnetic waves."

"So, you could try developing electromagnetic escape techniques in the future."

He was very optimistic about Kakashi's development of Electromagnetic Release.

Not only is he proficient in Lightning Release, but he has also developed radar technology using Lightning Release, which utilizes radio waves, thus falling within the scope of Electromagnetic Release.

"As for the Bloodline Limit, it is the fusion of all natures and changes, including Yin and Yang."

Xingxia Xiu's words made Kakashi and Itachi Uchiha break out in a cold sweat.

"This...isn't something a normal person could do?"

Kakashi's voice was hoarse.

He developed the Storm Release technique and was very aware of the difficulties involved.

It's already difficult to change two properties, let alone all seven.

Itachi Uchiha asked curiously, "Sensei, has anyone ever mastered the Bloodline Limit?"

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "Of course!"

Kakashi couldn't help but wonder, "The legendary Sage of Six Paths?"

Hoshino Hide smiled and shook his head: "No, you'll find out later, so let's not talk about it for now."

"But the Bloodline Limit did indeed exist."

And there's more than one.

Infinite Tsukuyomi, Ame no Mikachi.

This is an ability belonging to the Rinne Sharingan.

In addition, there are Eighty Gods Void Strike, God-Tree World Advent, Yomi Hirasaka, All-Killing Ash Bones, Rabbit Hair Needle, and Expanding Truth-Seeking Ball.

It's all Kaguya Otsutsuki's power.

It's gorgeous and makes your mouth water.

Hoshino vaguely remembered that the Sage of Six Paths also had the attribute of Bloodline Limit, but he didn't remember using it, so he assumed he didn't.

He may seem to be offering Kakashi and the others empty promises now, but isn't he also pointing out a long-term, feasible path?

If it were an ordinary ninja, Hoshino Shu wouldn't have said these things.

If you don't have the talent, don't even think about it without some special abilities.

Itachi Uchiha has the Sharingan as a foundation, while Kakashi has already developed Storm Release, so his future looks promising.

Of course, Xingxiaxiu is well aware that this path is extremely difficult.

But aside from the Ten-Tails, there are also the fruits of the Divine Tree.

Those who have the potential to strengthen themselves also have their own path of bloodline development.

As for Sage Mode, Hoshino Shu hasn't yet figured out a way to directly absorb natural energy and convert it into Sage Power, so he can't teach Kakashi and the others for the time being.

"Come on, feel free to ask any questions you may have."

Xingxia Xiudao.

After all that hype and empty promises, it's time to get down to business.

Uchiha Itachi was very polite and immediately said, "Senior brother, you go first."

Kakashi nodded: "Then I won't stand on ceremony."

After saying that, he stretched out his right hand, opened his palm, and then a Rasengan was formed, followed by the infusion of Wind Release nature transformation.

Wind Release: Rasengan.

Hoshino smiled; Kakashi was really modest.

However, what Kakashi wanted was the Wind Release: Rasengan technique.

When faced with Kakashi's question, Hoshino Shu did not answer. Instead, his spirit left his body and split into two.

Half of his spirit returned to his body and took control, while the other half flew into Kakashi's body: "Don't resist. Let my spirit take control of your body. Feel it carefully."

Kakashi can no longer speak.

Itachi Uchiha's Sharingan looked at Kakashi and saw the flow of chakra within Kakashi's body, but there was no qualitative change: "The teacher's spirit can completely control Kakashi's body. This has the same effect as the Heavenly Dream Walker Technique, except that the person being controlled is completely conscious in this way."

hum!

Under Xingxia Xiu's control, accompanied by a piercing buzzing sound, Kakashi's Wind Release: Rasengan rapidly expanded, transforming into a shuriken.

"Hmm, that was a bit too fast this time, let's try again."

Kakashi spoke, and then the Wind Release: Rasengan shuriken on his right hand dissipated.

At that moment, Itachi Uchiha saw Kakashi's chakra surge: "It was Teacher who provided the chakra, but he managed to completely transform it into Kakashi's. How did he do that?"

Hideaki Hoshino and Kakashi are not related by blood, and they are certainly not father and son or brothers.

At this moment, Kakashi's Rasengan reappeared on his right hand. This time, the Starfall Technique was slow, allowing Kakashi to carefully feel the technique of using Wind Release: Rasenshuriken.

After three attempts, Xingxia Xiu finally withdrew his spirit.

This teaching method is already at its limit; if you can't learn it, there's nothing more you can do.

Of course, even if Kakashi learns the Wind Release: Rasenshuriken, he might not be able to use it skillfully.

The main problem is that his chakra consumption is too high. He has a lot of chakra, but it's far from the level of a tailed beast.

After finishing the lesson, Hoshino asked, "Kakashi, have you ever thought about infusing the Rasengan with Lightning Release?"

"Or perhaps lightning release is infused into a wind-style Rasengan."

Kakashi was stunned by what he heard.

He had the Chidori series of Lightning Release techniques, so he didn't think about it that way.

Hoshino Hide added, "Also, since you've already mastered Storm Release, it's easier for you to use Storm Release than Wind Release."

Kakashi fell into deep thought. After a moment, he condensed the Rasengan again, but instead of using Wind Release: Nature Change, he used Storm Release.

Black lightning was injected, and the entire Rasengan turned black.

Kakashi gripped his right wrist with his left hand, gritted his teeth, and suddenly the Storm Release: Rasengan in his hand expanded, accompanied by a sharp chirping sound, and a black Rasengan appeared.

Storm Release: Rasengan!

"Well done!"

Hoshino praised it highly, then said, "Kakashi, try throwing it." (End of Chapter)