Ninja Pot Shadow

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that this marked the beginning of Naruto and Sasuke's bond...

If we delve deeper into the realm of Asuras and Indras, the matter becomes even more complex.

Ino had left behind a pot of food before, and recently, while writing "Sasuke's Youth Story," she transformed into Jiraiya to drink, and some other miscellaneous things, she slowly accumulated more than half a pot of food. Originally, she had one and a half pots of food, but now, well, she has five!

She anticipated that this matter would bring her many benefits, and she even specially learned illusion techniques, but she didn't expect to gain so much. It seems that Naruto and Sasuke both take this matter very seriously, tsk tsk...

She kept the two pot points and added them to "refinement" in a few days. She added the remaining three directly to "endurance". The three pot points turned into a kind of energy, and her "endurance" made another great leap, from 8 to 9.

She's just one step away from achieving the 10-point "ninjutsu" level of a Kage-level character.

井野现在的属性是忍9体3幻4贤6力2速5精6印6，总属性41。

Compared to before, "Illusion" and "Seal" each increased by 1 point through hard practice.

In terms of skills, it is Yin Release level 3, Water Release level 2, and Earth Release level 1.

Mastered the B-rank secret technique Mind Disorder Technique, the B-rank ninjutsu Shadow Clone Technique, the B-rank Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet, and the B-rank Water Release: Exploding Water Wave.

C-rank secret techniques: Mind Transfer Technique, C-rank Water Release: Water Prison Technique, C-rank Water Release: Water Chaos Wave.

D-rank Water Release: Mist Concealment Technique, D-rank Earth Release: Heart-Slaying Decapitation Technique, and D-rank Illusion Technique: Naraku's Sight Technique.

Aside from not having a summoning beast, Ino's current attributes are already higher than Temari's in Sunagakure.

"Ah!! Naruto! I'm going to kill you!!" Sakura finally came to her senses. She went berserk, pulled out a kunai, and chased after Naruto like a madwoman.

Unforgivable! Sasuke's first kiss should have been with him! Why did Naruto steal it from him?!

Naruto himself was also in a daze, dodging left and right, and finally got beaten up by Sakura until his face was bruised and swollen. The matter ended in a farcical way.

At exactly nine o'clock, Iruka walked into the classroom with the class roster and noticed that the atmosphere inside was a bit strange, but he didn't say anything.

Just like in the original timeline, Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno formed Team 7, led by Jonin Kakashi Hatake.

Hinata Hyuga, Kiba Inuzuka, and Shino Aburame form Team 8, led by Jonin Kurenai Yuhi.

Team 10 consists of Ino Yamanaka, Shikamaru Nara, and Choji Akimichi, led by Jonin Asuma Sarutobi.

Ino and the others did not stay in the classroom for long and soon reunited with their team leader, a Jonin.

Asuma is twenty-seven years old this year. In Ino's previous life, he would definitely be a young man who stayed up all night playing games and had to pay membership fees every year.

Asuma, standing in front of Ino and the others, looked rather weathered, with a calm gaze and a full beard; he could easily pass for forty.

Asma is 1.9 meters tall, has short black hair, and a very easy-going and approachable personality, making a very good first impression.

He was the second son of the Third Hokage. His elder brother and sister-in-law had died in battle, leaving behind only an eight-year-old nephew, Konohamaru. Asuma had little chance of becoming Hokage, but within the Sarutobi clan, he could be considered the successor to the clan head.

With great strength and high prestige, he is renowned in the Land of Fire and surrounding countries.

Asuma doesn't have a tradition of stealing bells, but basic tests are still necessary.

He brought the three of them to the training ground and asked Ino and the others to fight each other so that he, as the Jonin in charge, could have a direct understanding of the situation.

Asuma said, "The battle mode is extremely simple, just a three-way free-for-all. I just need to get a general idea of ​​your level. If you don't need to prepare, then let's begin."

They started fighting without warning, and none of the three used their family secret techniques or ninjutsu; they simply used fists and feet in close combat.

Ino's close-combat skills have always been mediocre, Shikamaru isn't much better, and Choji's fighting spirit is extremely low. As the three of them fought, it turned into Ino launching a fierce attack, Shikamaru defending, and Choji just going through the motions in the battle circle. It seemed like he was throwing punches with all his might, but in reality, he didn't hit anyone and was just gesturing at the air.

Ino raised her right hand like a knife, aiming for Shikamaru's neck. Shikamaru grabbed her wrist and pulled her towards himself. Ino then bent her knee to strike his abdomen, but before she could finish the move, Shikamaru pressed down with both hands, blocking the attack.

Before the two could change their moves, Asuma shouted, "Stop!"

What happened? Ino and Shikamaru followed Asuma's gaze to the side and saw Choji gesturing wildly at the air like a boxer.

Ino realized the problem and quickly said, "Choji, you should fight us too. Only by knowing our strength can Asuma-sensei train us in a targeted way."

Shikamaru nodded as well.

Choji hesitated, and only after Ino urged him repeatedly did he whisper, "...I'm strong, I'm afraid...afraid of hurting you..."

"Huh?!" Ino and Shikamaru both scratched their heads, but thinking about it, what they said was actually true. Choji's strength was indeed great, and this fat guy had a personality that disliked fighting.

Chapter Fifty-Seven: True Kindness

The principle that one force can overcome ten techniques applies in many situations.

In close combat, the stronger person will definitely have the advantage.

Ino's "strength" is very clear, it's 2 points. Women are at a great disadvantage in this aspect, and she doesn't plan to train her strength in the short term. Shikamaru's strength is a bit stronger than hers, but not as strong as Sasuke's. These two should be at the level of 3 or 4 points. Choji's strength is too great. He can drag a wild boar weighing several hundred pounds with one hand. This guy's "strength" is definitely higher than 5 points, and may even reach 6 points.

The two of them really couldn't withstand Choji's power.

Asma pointed to the side, meaning that the two of you should go and wait on the side.

He looked at Choji, a tall man of 1.9 meters facing a chubby boy of 1.5 meters, the two of them looked vastly different in size.

"Choji, does your kindness stem from concern for your comrades? If so, then your actions are misguided kindness."

Asuma adopted a defensive stance: "Come on, attack me! You'll be considered qualified if you can land one punch on me. If... if you can't hit me within an hour, Choji, not just you, all three of you, go back to school. I don't need subordinates like that!"

Ino remained silent, but Shikamaru seemed to have thought of something and ultimately held back his words.

Choji's face was extremely pale. He looked at his two silent companions, then at Asuma, wondering why his seemingly kind teacher was forcing him like this.

"Quickly! Attack me! For their sake, you must transform your kindness into strength!"

Choji was at a loss, glancing frequently at Ino and Shikamaru, hoping that his two clever companions could give him some advice.

He targeted Mizuki before because he knew Mizuki had betrayed the village and wanted to harm Hinata, Naruto, and Ino. Now that he has no grudge against Asuma, he really can't bring himself to do it.

Asuma was slow, throwing punches left and right, while Choji simply covered his head in defense, showing no intention of attacking.

"Sigh," Shikamaru sighed, "It seems that's the only way."

Ino looked at him with a strange expression.

The next second, Shikamaru shouted, "Hit him hard, you fat pig!"

Choji opened his eyes and looked at him with considerable hostility: "What are you saying?!"

Ino uses her level 5 blame-shifting skill: "You misheard, it was Asuma-sensei who said that!"

The fat man turned around, his eyes blazing with anger: "Is it really you? Asuma-sensei? Unforgivable!—!"

Enraged, Choji threw a punch at Asuma, but at the last moment, he stopped, tears streaming down his face. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, teacher, I really can't do it... If it's about going back to school, let me go back alone! Ino and Shikamaru are the best ninjas, I'm the one who's holding them back!"

The fat boy cried his eyes out, and Ino scolded, "Idiot! Of course, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio stick together! If it's about going back to school, I'll go back with you!"

Shikamaru, hands in his pockets, smiled and said, "I was just finding being a ninja troublesome. Going back to school is great. Thanks, Choji."

The Third Hokage and the heads of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, who were not far away, witnessed this scene.

The Third Hokage nodded to himself. His comrades stood together through thick and thin; this was a core tenet of his Will of Fire, and in his view, it was the most precious thing in the world.

The parents of the three families, Ino, Shika, and Cho, were also very satisfied. The fact that the next generation could maintain their friendship was more important than anything else. The alliance between the three families was unbreakable, which was more precious than capturing a hundred Mizuki.

The Third Hokage looked in another direction; things were in complete chaos with Team 7. Kakashi was using the "Thousand Years of Death" technique on Naruto, that problem child...

In comparison, Class 10's progress has far surpassed that of Class 7.

……

The idea of ​​sending Choji back to school was just a joke. After learning that Ino and the others had their allowances cut off and that they had to work to earn their own money, Asuma, the bearded, older man, waved his hand and said, "Come on, I'll treat you to a meal. Hmm... let's go eat barbecue!"

The fat Choji jumped up excitedly, calling out "Asuma-sensei" so affectionately.

Ino and Shikamaru were also very happy. Since someone was treating them, what were they hesitating for? Let's eat!

On their way to "Yakiniku Q", Asuma's Team 10 encountered Kurenai Yuhi's Team 8.

Asuma and Kurenai Yuhi are dating and seem quite close.

Hearing that they were going to eat barbecue, Class 8 decided to join them.

Ino, Shikamaru, Choji, Hinata, Kiba, and Shino Aburame—the same barbecue restaurant, the same people—had circled around and reunited. This time, however, there were two more Jonin leading the group: Asuma and Kurenai Yuhi.

The two Jonin didn't hide their relationship, and the six juniors didn't see anything wrong with it either.

Everyone bonded over the meal, and the atmosphere was wonderful.

Asuma suddenly slapped his forehead, then handed Ino a scroll with the character "water" written on it: "By the way, Ino, this is what the Third Generation Elder asked me to give you."

What is this thing? Ino wanted to put it away and look at it when she got home.

Asma waved his hand: "Open it and take a look. If you're not satisfied, I'll go back to the old man to exchange it."

Since even the Hokage's own son said so, Ino naturally wouldn't refuse. This scroll must be the reward for exposing Mizuki's conspiracy.

I opened the scroll and took a closer look.

This is a learning scroll for the B-rank ninjutsu, Water Release: Water Wall. Judging from the handwriting, it should be the Third Hokage's own handwriting.

Ino examined it closely and discovered that, like Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet, it was another Water Release ninjutsu that had been improved by the Second Hokage.

It can be performed by simply forming two hand seals.

With its strong defense and fast hand seals, Water Wall is an excellent defensive ninjutsu.

This perfectly compensates for her weakness of low defense.

The reward was better than Ino had expected, and she was very satisfied with it, partly because of Yamanaka Inoichi and the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.

"Thank you, Asuma-sensei, and please thank the Third Hokage for me as well."

"Ino is so polite, haha, you'll see in time. There's no need to be so polite with me." Asuma laughed heartily twice, then looked at Shikamaru and Choji: "You two will also receive a reward. Considering all factors, each of you will receive a C-rank mission, and you can get the reward for that mission at the end of the month."

The matter of Mizuki has come to an end. Who is behind him and how the village plans to deal with him are none of their business. They are already ninjas, and no matter how the profession of ninja is glorified, it is still essentially a killing tool. Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask.

Ino has acquired another B-rank ninjutsu. She was still practicing the Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet that Kosuke taught her before, and now she has another Water Release: Water Wall. Even with the Shadow Clone Jutsu as an advantage, she still feels that the learning task is arduous.

Chapter 58 D-Rank Mission

Kurenai whispered a few words to Asuma, keeping her voice very low. The six younger ones felt it was inconvenient for them to hear, so they all kept their heads down and ate their meat.

Asuma initially shook his head, but under Kurenai's insistence, he could only nod awkwardly.

He coughed, drawing everyone's attention to himself: "...Hahaha, there's something I forgot to ask earlier. Um, you all know me now. I'm Sarutobi Asuma, and my dream is... to understand the true meaning of jade. Now it's your turn. Please introduce yourselves in turn."

He originally wanted to say "everyone can just say whatever they want," but under Kurenai's gaze, he had to change his words and turn it into a very serious "self-introduction."

Ino had been waiting for this question from him. She quickly raised her right hand and said in a bright and cheerful voice, "I am Yamanaka Ino, and my dream is to become an outstanding female ninja like Lady Tsunade!"