Naruto: My version is ahead of the ninja world

"It seems pointless, and this approach goes against both my and your original intentions. We're both the kind of people who don't want to attract attention."

Yugen believes that Kohinata Shingen was also a Konoha ninja who followed the principle of giving up, otherwise he wouldn't have remained a genin for so long.

"Times have changed. After the previous incident in the Land of Rivers, the Eleventh Squad naturally came into the sights of some people."

"Subsequent review serves as proof, but the end of the review does not mean the end of the whole matter."

This statement is, of course, just an excuse for Kohinata Shingen. His real reason for changing his course of action was that he realized Hagen's talent.

He just said that Yugen has the potential to become Hokage. Of course, he wasn't entirely joking. The word "potential" may not be worth much, but it either is or it isn't.

For Yu Xian, the issue of Naruto is another matter, but his approach of seeking out talented people and then using them for his own purposes coincides with some of his previous ideas.

With the ability to use natural energy, to undergo "Sage Transformation," and to have sufficient chakra support, Yugen's battlefield survivability has greatly increased.

Having escaped a precarious situation, Yu Xian's thoughts undoubtedly became more complex.

"Senior Zhenyan, some things don't need to be done deliberately; it's better to just let things take their natural course..."

Yu Xian was unwilling to deliberately become the kind of person who attracts attention.

"Let nature take its course? Why...?"

"Senior, let's stop discussing this here for now. There's not much point in saying all this. Not long ago, we were just easy genin. The topic we're discussing now isn't even grand, it's just vague."

"Sakumo Hatake will soon make the name of Konoha's White Fang resound throughout the ninja world; his example is not a reliable reference."

Yu Xian shook her head, deciding to end the discussion on this topic.

It is clear that although the two have some similar ideas, they do not agree on how to do things.

Shingen Kohinata realized that Hagen was somewhat unemotional and much more withdrawn than he appeared.

"That's all for now, the night is still long..."

Is Kohinata Shingen's word trustworthy? Yugen doesn't know. He only thought that tonight's conversation was just casual chatting with the other party. In fact, the content of the conversation was somewhat like speaking too much with someone he didn't know well.

"The war will be long, Senior Zhenyan. There's one last thing I want to confirm... If I'm not mistaken, although you don't have the Byakugan, you're probably a sensory-type ninja, right?"

"Yes, although I don't have the insight of the Hyuga clan, my perception is actually quite good," Kohinata Shingen said.

Yu Xian nodded. Compared to the previous conversations, the other party's last sentence was the biggest gain of the night.

Perception is a power that Kohinata Shingen has always kept hidden.

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The next day, the squad completed its support mission and returned to the front-line camp for routine rest.

Yu Xian would not change his pace of action because of a single conversation. He was not satisfied with his current strength and mostly thought about how to become stronger.

He currently possesses mastery of three elemental transformations: fire, wind, and lightning. He is most proficient in wind-style, followed by lightning-style, and least proficient in fire-style. However, he has not yet had time to develop his lightning-style.

He has a high level of mastery over Wind Release: Hagen. Next, he can try to develop Wind Release: Rasengan and Wind Release: Rasenshuriken. Although Rasenshuriken is a forbidden technique that can harm both the user and the enemy, Hagen has the ability to "transform into a sage" and is not afraid of self-harm from Rasenshuriken.

In fact, the Rasengan technique itself is worth further research. Theoretically, this technique must be activated at point-blank range, but if Hagen remembers correctly, the Fourth Hokage seems to be able to use the Rasengan without using his hand, that is, he can "throw" the Rasengan.

Regarding Lightning Release, there's no need to go to great lengths to learn any new ninjutsu. Just focus on developing various practical techniques based on Chidori.

There are two directions for improvement in fire style: one is power, and the other is "ballistic speed". The latter is a stubborn problem of fire style and is not easy to overcome, but the former is different.

"Perhaps I should find an opportunity to get in touch with Jiraiya..." Yugen thought to himself.

He had his eye on the oil from Mount Myōboku, which Mount Myōboku had plenty of; perhaps he could try to "borrow" some from Jiraiya.

Yu Xian didn't know if there was anything similar in Ryuchi Cave. Theoretically, there must be, and even if there wasn't, it could be refined. The most extreme way was to find a large spirit snake and render snake oil like rendering lard.

However, since the origin of the White Snake Sage's blood staining on Yugen's body is hard to explain, he can't go directly to Ryuchi Cave for the time being. So, in general, it's simpler to trade with Jiraiya... At worst, he can exchange it for the Rasengan. Jiraiya would definitely like such a convenient ninjutsu.

After figuring out what to do, Yu Xian left his tent and prepared to go to the previous place to continue practicing his escape techniques.

"Lord Sarutobi, shall we go to the Land of Rain on a mission today?"

"Don't rush, the team's coordination is not yet perfect. Today is still routine training."

"Is it still routine training? We've been training for a long time."

"After you complete all the training exercises, you will have a chance to perform, so please be patient."

As Yu Xian walked through the camp after leaving the tent, the sound of a conversation between a squad caught his attention.

The so-called "Lord Sarutobi" was a young ninja of similar age to Yugen. He was talking to three children who were about eleven or twelve years old. Although they were young, Yugen could roughly guess their identities from their clothing and facial features... They were very likely Akimichi Choza, Nara Shikaku, and Yamanaka Inoichi.

"Speaking of which, Captain Akimichi Torifu hasn't returned to the front lines from Konoha yet..."

Yu Xian carefully examined the young ninja; his appearance vaguely reminded her of him.

Known as Lord Sarutobi, and capable of leading the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, whose members have a rather special background, the identity of this young ninja is quite obvious.

"The Hokage isn't on the front lines, so his eldest son should naturally be here... The front lines are getting more and more lively, and I have a feeling that something big might happen at any moment." Yu Xian felt that he would encounter more and more familiar faces in the future.

He brushed past the Ino-Shika-Cho team, and just as he was about to leave the camp, he was suddenly stopped by Kohinata Shingen, who had caught up with him.

"Yu Xian, wait a minute, come with me first."

"What is it, Senior Zhenyan?"

Yu Xian thought the other party was going to continue persuading her, but that wasn't the case at all; the other party was just there to deliver orders.

"Lord Danzo Shimura is calling us."

"..."