The Demon King, reborn in Japan as a monk

The method itself is not complicated, but it requires a high degree of mental control to execute.

Anyway, after trying for a while, Ishihara Sho found that with his LV3 level of superpower control, it was a little difficult to turn his mental energy into radar waves or something like that!

I need to continue training.

Then there's the Expansion Technique and the Partial Expansion Technique. The former is the basic one, utilizing the ability of Yang Release chakra to shape matter, while the latter is a more refined application of that basic technique. Ishihara Sho had figured it out a bit, but the chakra in his body had long since dissipated due to the passage of time. Therefore, even if he wanted to try it, he couldn't, let alone refine the Partial Expansion Technique into the kind of localized Expansion Technique he wanted.

As for the final Yin escape...

The same logic applies; both are temporarily shelved due to the lack of chakra. The only recourse is to return to the source and work on mastering the techniques of manipulating mental energy…

In this state of complete absorption in research, time flew by and it was already evening.

Ishihara Yu's stomach also started growling.

Although he is currently a spiritual being, he should not be able to feel hunger under normal circumstances.

But the fact that he's aware of it doesn't stop him from being aware of it!

Furthermore, the Naruto world is a magical world where Yin Release energy can create heaven and earth. Naturally, under the influence of a powerful spirit, Ishihara Akira's perception was materialized and became a real phenomenon.

So Ishihara Yu didn't force himself. He stood up, went to the refrigerator, took out the skewers of meat that he had prepared in advance, took them to the balcony connected to the living room, set up the barbecue grill commonly found at barbecue stalls, lit the charcoal fire, and slowly started grilling the ingredients he had prepared, just like a barbecue vendor.

Pork belly, mutton, beef, fish, and chicken feet.

Yes, there are also some snacks to fill my stomach, plus some vegetables.

The aroma wasn't particularly enticing, but the smoke was plentiful, drifting towards the homes of the neighbors as Ishihara Akira fanned himself and a gentle breeze blew through it.

"Crash..."

"Hey bro, mind if I come over and join the fun?" From the balcony of her neighbor Kurenai Yuhi's house, a short-haired woman wearing an earth-yellow trench coat with a flesh-colored lining and chainmail underneath leaned out halfway and said to Ishihara Akane, who was grilling kebabs, with a wild smile on her face.

"red beans!"

That's right, the woman who appeared first was none other than Mitarashi Anko, who would later become a chubby and ugly Konoha Special Jonin!

Ishihara Yu hadn't expected that his casual grilling of meat would attract this guy out.

"So it's Jonin Anko. Ishihara is honored to have Jonin Anko share this delicious meal with me." Ishihara Sho paused for a moment before immediately greeting Anko with a smile.

"Red, did you hear that? The young man agreed." Red Bean said smugly to the long-haired beauty who walked out from behind, Kurenai Yuhi.

"Wait for me a moment." With that, Hongdou went back into Kurenai's room. After waiting for a while, she grabbed seven or eight cans of alcoholic beverages and jumped from Kurenai's balcony into Ishihara Akira's apartment, walking in quite familiarly.

"Hong, you're here too!"

"Sorry to bother you."

Kurenai smiled helplessly upon hearing this, and after greeting Ishihara Sho, she leaped over and entered the room.

"I never expected that the food I made would have such a 'wolf in sheep's clothing' effect," Ishihara Sho muttered to himself as he stood on the balcony.

Chapter 53 Drunk

"Hey bro, how much longer until the meat skewers are ready?" Red Bean asked Ishihara Akira, who was busy working on the balcony, as he popped open a can of alcoholic beverage.

"It'll be ready soon," Ishihara Akira replied without turning his head.

"Then you'd better hurry up, or I'll finish my beer before your skewers are even done grilling," Red Bean complained after taking a big gulp of beer.

"That's impossible."

"You need to be careful. You're supposed to be a Jonin, after all," Kurenai Yuhi said helplessly.

“He’s a Special Jonin,” Anko corrected.

"That's a Jonin."

Although in terms of power and status, they are far inferior to the Jonin who can truly stand alone, they have still managed to get close to the upper echelons of Konoha. Once they cross that line, they will definitely be the power holders of Konoha.

It's just a pity that Hongdou will probably never be able to cross that invisible line that determines the difference in social status in her lifetime...

It's all because he had a master who was originally highly respected in Konoha, but after his defection, he became someone Konoha feared and found troublesome—Orochimaru!

In addition, there was the mark left to her by her master—the curse mark—on her body.

Until this hidden danger is completely eliminated, or Orochimaru is eliminated, no matter how loyal Anko appears, the higher-ups in Konoha dare not trust her completely.

If something unexpected happens later, the impact will be far greater than that of a mere special jonin who cannot access the core.

This is why the Red Cross tolerates her unreasonable behavior.

Because she couldn't persuade her or solve Hongdou's problem, she could only let Hongdou go crazy.

What can you do when two best friends and classmates have such different experiences? He got appointed as a Jonin, while she remained a Special Jonin.

Ishihara Yu didn't care about anything else and just focused on grilling the meat skewers in his hands.

"Speaking of which, could I learn from Master Chef and infuse my heart into food? After all, heart is just emotion, and as a demon, I am best at controlling my emotions. It doesn't make sense that a chef can infuse his heart into food through some mysterious method and create so-called glowing dishes, while I, a demon, can't do the same thing?"

Thinking this, Ishihara Akira didn't hesitate and immediately mobilized the accumulated power of the seven emotions and six desires within his body, separating them one by one and, tentatively, classifying them according to sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty, and then incorporating them into the meat skewers in his hand.

Since it won't kill anyone, it doesn't stop him from using red beans and hibiscus as experimental subjects to see how effective they are.

What if there's an unexpected bonus?

Perhaps there will be some special gains.

"The meat skewers are ready."

With that, Ishihara Yu sprinkled sesame seeds on the meat skewers, grabbed them, and carried them back into the house.

"Red Bean Jonin, please enjoy your meal," said Ishihara Akira, placing the food in front of the two.

"You know us?" Hong asked Ishihara Sho, who looked young and appeared to be a student at the Ninja Academy, with some surprise.

“Yes. In fact, the reason I live here is that I hope to meet you, the Red Jonin, someday,” Ishihara Sho said frankly.

"Meet me? Why?" Hong asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Because I want to learn genjutsu and become a genjutsu ninja. And the most powerful genjutsu ninja known in the village right now is you, Red Jonin. So, in order to get acquainted with you and increase my chances of becoming your apprentice, this is the only way I can meet you by chance," Ishihara Akira said with a smile.

"What about me?" Hongdou grabbed a skewer of meat and stuffed it into her mouth, mumbling incoherently.

"I met you while I was collecting information on the Red Jonin," Ishihara Sho replied.

"Huh?" Hongdou was taken aback, and a strange emotion welled up from the bottom of her heart.

"Enjoy your meal, you two Jonin. I'll go prepare some more grilled meat skewers for you." Ishihara Akira said, then left the living room and went back to the balcony to get busy again.

"What's wrong with you?" Hong asked, looking at Hongdou whose expression seemed a little strange.

“This kid’s skills are truly astonishing! Try his grilled meat skewers and you’ll understand why I’m so impressed,” Hongdou said.

Hong glanced at her with some surprise, but didn't question her. She did as she was told, picking up a skewer of meat and putting it in her mouth.

Suddenly, a myriad of life experiences—sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, and salty—mingled with her memories flooded Kurenai's mind, leaving her stunned. She began to understand why Anko had acted this way earlier.

The meat skewers from Ishihara Yu were able to stir up their emotions and memories buried deep in their hearts, making them recall certain things!

It must be said, this is an amazing craft.

"Do you understand now?" Hongdou said.

"That's amazing," Hong exclaimed.

"Why don't you just take him in? That way I'll have a reason to keep coming over for meals at his place." Hongdou said in a low voice, looking mysterious, to Yuhi Kurenai, who seemed to be still lost in some kind of emotion.

"Let me investigate his situation first," Kurenai Yuhi said calmly.

Taking on an apprentice is no small matter; it's an act of passing on knowledge and entrusting everything to someone. Before confirming Ishihara Sho's specific situation, background, and character, who knows what trouble or problems might arise from rashly taking on an apprentice?

It's hard to regret this, so apart from the mentor system, Konoha ninjas, especially Jonin-level ninjas, rarely take on apprentices.

Because after you take on an apprentice, you not only have to pass on your skills, but it also means that you will hand over your network of contacts to the other person in the future, hoping that the other person will take care of you in your old age and see you off in your final days. How can you not be selective?

"Then you'd better hurry up," Hongdou urged.

"Just enjoy your meat skewers," Yuhi said, rolling her eyes.

"Hehe, I won't let you have this." Hongdou grabbed a few more meat skewers and said smugly.

"Pay attention to your image."

“I’m not the kind of teacher he wants.”

……

"It seems that incorporating the power of emotions and desires into food is a very good attempt." Ishihara Sho, who was grilling skewers but had been using his mental energy to monitor the situation in the room, smiled smugly upon seeing this.

But before that, he baked two steamed buns to fill his stomach, otherwise he wouldn't be in the mood to grill meat if he got hungry...

Then Ishihara Yuu completely transformed into a skewer-making machine, constantly turning the ingredients he bought into skewers and sending them into the living room for Hongdou and Hong, who seemed to have awakened a dimensional stomach and couldn't get enough of eating, thus refreshing their favorability and impression of him.

Of course, this also increases their alcohol consumption.

So by the time Ishihara Akane had finished using up all the food in the house, Aodou was already dizzy from the emotional state and the effects of alcohol. She simply lay sprawled out on the floor of Ishihara Akane's house and fell fast asleep.

As for Kurenai, although she wasn't completely drunk, she was drowsy and her eyes were blurry. She looked like she couldn't muster any strength, which made Ishihara Akane wonder if she would also fall asleep here like Anko.

"Red Jonin, if you're sleepy, go to the bedroom inside and rest. Go back when you're sober."

Chapter 54 Differences

"Okay, thank you." Hong shook her head and agreed.

Actually, she originally wanted to refuse. Her home wasn't far away, just next door. With Ishihara Akira supporting her, she could walk back no matter what. But in her last remaining consciousness, she suddenly remembered that even if she went back, she wouldn't be able to get into the house.

The reason is simple: she didn't bring her keys!

Since she and Hongdou climbed over from the balcony, they hadn't prepared anything except for the keys, only bringing plenty of drinks.

Or rather, they never expected to get so drunk at the home of a complete stranger they were meeting for the first time.

Even if the other person still looks like a child.

But kids in the Naruto world mature early; they're only around ten years old and already know how to steal men and date—that's how the girls at the Ninja Academy behave.

So who knows what Ishihara Shou might do to them...