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Chapter 95 Light as a feather, but honest in heart! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

After Inuzuka Ryo and the other left, Hoshita Hide had lunch and then continued his training.

Before we knew it, a heavy snow began to fall.

Hoshino didn't feel cold until it was getting dark and Inuzuka Ryo reappeared, at which point he ended his training.

"Captain, we have a mission."

Xingxia Xiu nodded and leaped off the roof: "What mission?"

Inuzuka Ryou said, "We'll set off tomorrow morning to escort a group of wounded soldiers back to Konoha."

"Lord Danzo will also be returning to Konoha this time."

Xingxia Xiu looked up at the snowflakes dancing in the air and said, "It seems the intensity of the war is decreasing further."

Inuzuka Ryo nodded: "Yes, I heard that the Iwa ninja have reduced their forces."

"I should be able to spend the New Year at home."

Xingxia Xiu nodded.

Soon it will be Konoha Year 37.

But this war has only just begun.

Next year, there will be 38 years left in Konoha, which will probably be the most intense period of the war.

Moreover, Konoha's battlefields extend beyond this place.

……

At night, under the stars, Xiu continued his practice, constantly trying to make the seeds disperse in the air like pollen.

Before we knew it, it was already late at night.

They arrived in Konoha on December 21, 1947.

The status bar also refreshes on time.

"What a pity..."

Xingxiaxiu sighed.

The teleportation state is gone.

Looking at the status bar, sure enough, the "teleport" status was not displayed.

Clearly, its current development level is not yet sufficient to permanently solidify this state.

Fortunately, we have made considerable progress during this period.

As long as the plan continues, Hoshino Shu believes that, relying on Wood Release, the space-time instantaneous movement technique he developed will be almost as effective as the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Moreover, with this foundation, it should be much easier to cultivate the Flying Thunder God Technique in the future.

Perhaps the two can be combined to develop an even stronger space-time ninjutsu.

After calming herself down, Xingxiaxiu looked at the refreshed status.

Current status: Wall-climbing

Note: In this state, you are as light as a swallow, and you can walk on the eaves and walls as if flying.

Refresh countdown: 167:58:55

It's another situation that seems rather pointless at first glance.

For ninjas, walking swiftly on rooftops and walls is a basic skill.

But given the nature of this cheat code, the annotations are never compromised.

In other words...

"My body feels as light as a feather now."

Xingxia Xiu stood up, then leaped into the air, feeling the sensation immediately.

Indeed, she was as light as a swallow.

Using the empty step is significantly easier.

"Although it's far inferior to Onoki's Light-Heavy Rock Technique, it's still very effective for me."

"Most importantly, if this state is solidified, it will be permanent, and you will always be able to move as lightly as a feather without the need for chakra to maintain it."

"Moreover, it doesn't seem that difficult to solidify this state."

Under the cover of darkness, as snowflakes fluttered down, a star-studded walk took place in the air.

After a while.

Xingxia Xiu went back to her room to rest.

At nine o'clock in the morning, Hoshino Hide, along with Inuzuka Ryo, Aburame Ryoma, and Danzo, met up.

Besides Danzo and some other Root ninjas, there were also more than a dozen wounded.

I just didn't expect Tsunade and the other three to be there too.

After exchanging a glance with Tsunade, Hoshino and Danzo greeted each other, and then Danzo gave the order: "Let's go!"

shhhhhh!

One by one, the figures disappeared from their original spots.

The Root ninjas split into two groups, with Hoshino Hide leading the group and following Danzo in front.

There were two more squads at the back, with Tsunade in the middle, and the wounded.

Because of the wounded, their progress was slow.

They arrived at the border of the Land of Rain around noon, rested for two hours, and continued their journey.

The Land of Fire is much larger than the Land of Rain.

They camped in the Land of Fire again in the evening.

Although the Land of Fire was cold at this time, it had not yet snowed.

However, the role of the Star Show remains invaluable.

In the cold wilderness, the group settled into a wooden cabin, complete with a fireplace.

Sitting by the fire, Jiraiya couldn't help but exclaim, "This is the first time I've felt so comfortable on a mission!"

"It would be so wonderful to be on the same team as Xiu."

Tsunade glanced at her: "Why don't you join Root?"

Jiraiya shook his head: "I can't stand that kind of atmosphere."

At this moment, Orochimaru said, "Shu-kun shouldn't stay in Root for too long."

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya and Tsunade were taken aback, while Minato Namikaze, who was sitting obediently, seemed to be deep in thought.

Jiraiya thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "That's true."

"It seems there will be opportunities to go on missions with Xiu in the future."

"To be honest, it's a little strange to see him wearing a mask."

Minato Namikaze couldn't help but say, "Brother Hideaki's demeanor was indeed completely different when he became a Root ninja."

Orochimaru laughed, "The requirements for Root are even stricter than those for Anbu, and the missions they carry out are much more dangerous."

"Remember Kakuzu?"

Jiraiya's gaze sharpened: "The S-rank rogue ninja who once attempted to assassinate the First Hokage, it seems he was killed by that guy Shuu."

He looked at Tsunade: "Tsunade, do you realize how much you're showing off that guy's strength right now?"

Tsunade shook her head: "I'm about the same as you; I don't know much about his strength."

"But judging from the last time, at least dealing with the Third Tsuchikage shouldn't be a problem."

Minato Namikaze exclaimed in shock, "So, Hideaki-san already possesses strength comparable to the Kage of each village?"

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"That's amazing!"

Hoshino Shu was only six years older than him, but about six years younger than his teacher Jiraiya and others.

Orochimaru said, "That is, after all, the power of the First Hokage."

"However, Xiujun's talent is also admirable."

Minato Namikaze nodded in deep agreement.

This can be seen from the Rasengan technique.

Even without Wood Release, he believed that Hoshino Hide's abilities were no less than those of his teacher Jiraiya and the others.

the other side.

Inside the wooden house, Hoshino Shu and Danzo sat facing each other.

Danzo asked, "You seem to value that Minato Namikaze quite a bit?"

Hoshino nodded: "The Third Hokage's judgment is not bad. Minato Namikaze is excellent in every aspect. When you become Hokage in the future, Danzo-sama, he will be a powerful general, just like the White Fang of Konoha."

Danzo said, "He's one of Hiruzen's men."

Hoshino Shu emphasized, "Apart from the Sarutobi clan, even the Sarutobi clan is not loyal to the Third Hokage himself."

"For the vast majority of ninjas in the village, their loyalty is to the Hokage, to the Will of Fire."

Danzo nodded almost imperceptibly.

It was precisely because he realized this that he gradually began to transform the roots.

So, how do we get Hiruzen...?

Danzo couldn't help but have this thought rise in his mind.

When he's alone with Hoshino, his ambition always swells involuntarily.

Perhaps it's because of the same radical attitude of the Star Show.

Danzo himself wasn't even aware of this. He looked at Hoshino Hideaki and thought to himself, "Should I really send Kou to assassinate Hiruzen?"

"If the assassination succeeds, to avoid unnecessary trouble, we must also abandon this precious pawn."

Thinking of this, Danzo suddenly realized.

The Star Show is growing too fast.

He is already capable of going toe-to-toe with the Third Tsuchikage.

So, if it really comes to that point, it will probably be difficult to implement things as one wishes.

Who can help him eliminate the future troubles?

"The Wood Release experiment must be accelerated."

Danzo then changed the subject, asking, "How are things between you and Tsunade?"

"A solid relationship has already been established," said Hoshino Hideyoshi.

"Besides Tsunade herself, my subordinates also strengthened our relationship through the Nawaki tree."

"However, we still need a catalyst to truly defeat Tsunade."

Danzo asked directly, "Do you need me to take action?"

Hoshino Shu quickly said, "Lord Danzo, it's best to let matters of the heart take their natural course. Too many traces might backfire."

Danzo nodded, then asked, "How are Inuzuka Ryo and Aburame Ryoma doing?"

Hoshita Hide said confidently, "Inuzuka Ryo is probably the limit of a special Jonin, while Aburame Ryoma is worth further training."

"Yesterday he proposed an interesting idea that, if it could be realized, would benefit the entire Aburame clan."

Danzo asked in surprise, "Oh?"

"What are your thoughts?"

Xingxia Xiu recounted what happened yesterday and did not hide the role she played.

At this point, it's only right to take credit.

Danzo nodded in agreement: "That is indeed a very interesting idea."

"However, it's very difficult to do."

Hoshita Hide nodded: "I believe Aburame Ryoma can do it. Then Lord Danzo will have another sharp sword under his command."

Danzo immediately said, "In that case, you should train him well."

"clear!"

……

At 7:00 AM, the team set off again, arriving in Konoha at noon.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, even those at the Star Show.

Humans are not machines; they need rest.

After returning to his residence, Xingxia Xiu immediately washed up, then separated his wood clone to cultivate before taking a good nap, not waking up until evening.

Having bought food and sake, Hoshino Shigehisa strolled over to Tsunade's house while processing the memories fed back by his wood clone.

(End of this chapter)