Konoha Drunkard

A white-haired boy swiftly dodged the water ball and attacked the red-haired boy like a bolt of lightning.

Lightning strike

The red-haired boy unleashed a powerful punch, but his fist turned a faint black.

"Rising Dragon Fist: Randomly Striking Like a Fool at Lushan Waterfall"

The fist clashed with a short blade, but there was no bleeding as expected.

"boom"

It made the sound of a short blade striking stone. The power of the monstrous punch knocked the white-haired boy back, allowing the red-haired boy to focus intently on forming hand seals.

"Yin-chou-mao-zi-hai..."

Before the hand seal was even finished, a short blade appeared against the red-haired boy's neck. -_-||

A crow flew overhead over the head of the red-haired boy... (???)

"78 to 76, I'll tie you in two more rounds. I suggest you don't use ninjutsu when you fight me, your hand seals are too slow."

The white-haired boy couldn't help but complain.

"What?! My hand seal speed has improved a lot! Damn it, next time we spar, I'll beat the crap out of you!" Shanks roared.

Shanks fights Sakumo using a combination of ninjutsu and taijutsu, and he loses every time. Every time he tries to unleash a powerful ninjutsu, he's already at his neck before he can even form the hand seals.

"By the way, what happened with your fist just now? Why couldn't my short blade break through your fist?" Hatake Sakumo asked curiously.

"Haha, isn't that amazing? This is a kind of Haki I recently developed called Armament Haki (Author: Shameless, I wrote this for you). This kind of Haki can enhance the attack power of body swordsmanship and the body's defense. When you master it, I can destroy even A-rank ninjutsu with one punch. Want to learn it? I can teach you." Shanks said with a smug look on his face.

"Okay." Hatake Sakumo

"..." Shanks looked up at the sky. "Do you have to be so direct? Even if I teach you, you might not be able to learn it, and even if you could, you wouldn't be able to cultivate it, okay? The rules of the world are different."

"What? Can't I learn it?" Hatake Sakumo saw Shanks looking up at the sky.

"I don't know if it will work, but you'll have to make your body as strong as mine first. But that's difficult; you're just an ordinary person," Shanks said smugly.

“...Never mind then, I don’t have the same vitality as your Uzumaki clan,” said Hatake Sakumo.

“However, you can try my other ability; you might be pleasantly surprised. It’s called Observation Haki, which allows you to sense your opponent’s attack path,” Shanks said.

This time, Shanks wasn't exaggerating. In the past two years, Tobirama Senju had been experimenting with the state Shanks described whenever he had free time. Although he couldn't awaken Observation Haki, his sixth sense had become much sharper. Tobirama could use his sixth sense and his own combat experience to begin to perceive some of his opponents' attack routes. The effect wasn't as strong as Observation Haki, but it was enough for a master like Tobirama, not to mention his awe-inspiring Flying Thunder God Technique.

While Sakumo Hatake's combat experience doesn't match Tobirama Senju's, a sharper sixth sense could at least save his life in crucial moments. After all, due to Shanks, Sakumo is much stronger than in the original story. Whether he participated in World War I in the original is unknown, but he will definitely participate now. Even at a younger age, he possesses the strength of a Special Jonin.

"What ability? Your ability to predict other people's attack routes?"

"Pretty much, but I don't know if you can do it. You know, even my second uncle only managed to achieve a slight effect by relying on his many years of combat experience."

"How do I do that?" Sakumo Hatake was somewhat tempted. After all, in every battle, if he weren't fast enough, Shanks could dodge some of his attacks, as if he already knew where he was going to attack.

"Keep your mind calm, close your eyes, and quietly feel the things around you." Hatake Sakumo followed Shanks' instructions, closing his eyes and slowly focusing on his surroundings. Although he couldn't perceive the things around him as Shanks did, Hatake Sakumo felt his mind become clearer. Some of the problems he had encountered during his training were slowly becoming clearer.

Half an hour later, Sakumo opened his eyes.

"How was it? Did you feel it?" Shanks asked nervously. "If Sakumo could feel it, then it means that others in this world can also cultivate Haki."

"No, it's just that closing my eyes calmed me down and made my mind clearer," Sakumo shook his head.

"Hey! Isn't that just a monk meditating?" Shanks shook his head as well.

"The effect is about the same, but after clearing my mind, I figured out some cultivation issues, so the effect is pretty good. I can practice more in the future," Shuo Mao said.

"Then you can practice it, maybe you can develop a sixth sense like your second uncle."

"Is your Armament Haki trained in a similar way?" Sakumo Hatake asked curiously.

"Pretty much. When Armament Haki reaches a certain level, it allows you to sense a special kind of energy in the air. Applying this energy to your body or weapons acts like an invisible armor, enhancing both your defense and attack power. However, it can't be used to enhance ninjutsu. The stronger the Armament Haki, the deeper the color, eventually even allowing you to withstand S-rank ninjutsu. But these are just my guesses." (This is how the author sets up Armament Haki here; readers shouldn't overthink it.)

“It seems this might be a talent unique to you that others can’t learn,” Hatake Sakumo shook his head, not surprised.

Shanks nodded, not caring whether it was for him or not. He figured it was fine for others to think it was a member of the Uzumaki clan. After all, the Uzumaki clan did have many strange and wonderful talents, such as the Eye of Joy and the ability to heal others' wounds by biting them.

In the ninja world, there are many things that others can do but cannot do themselves, such as bloodline inheritance. Hiruzen Sarutobi knows ninjutsu of all five elements, but he just can't transform into a bloodline inheritance.

It makes sense that he can sense auras that others cannot.

"By the way, how has the First Hokage's health been lately? I heard from my father that the border clashes between Sunagakure and Konoha have become very intense, and many people have died," Hatake said with some concern.

"Ah, still the same. I reckon the world war will start after the first one dies," Shanks said, looking up at the sky with an expression that said, "I knew it." "So, get stronger quickly!"

"A world war? Impossible! We've only been at peace for a short time." Hatake Sakumo was incredulous. The ninja world had only been at peace for a little over a decade, and now it was about to descend into chaos again. He knew from the records in his clan how terrible a world war could be.

"It's probably more terrifying than ever before, after all, the two mountains weighing on our heads are dead. Everyone wants fertile land. Before, there were two powerful figures who dared not come, but now even the last powerful figure is about to leave, especially in Sunagakure." Shanks had to be mentally prepared, so his emotions weren't too agitated. It was just that watching the tragedy unfold step by step, and being powerless to stop it, felt somewhat stifling and painful.

"Don't think too much about it, hurry up and stop fighting. We'll see what changes happen eventually," Shanks thought. He wasn't some overpowered genius, born invincible. He was powerless now, so he could only wait until he had the ability later.

The two parted with different feelings. Shanks had just reached the riverbank when he saw a green-clad boy practicing his punches under a big tree in the distance.

“2656..2657..2658，，完不成3000比出拳就围着村子跑100圈。”

Hearing this familiar training method, Shanks almost burst into tears. "Isn't this Might Guy's training manual? Before Might Guy was even born, it was his father's training manual, plus that green aura... Might Guy! Damn it, even Uncle Might can't find Might Guy. I thought the Might family was some kind of mysterious family. Turns out they're just on the edge of the village!"

The current Konoha doesn't require meticulous tracing of an orphan's ancestry to the eighteenth generation. Due to Hashirama's influence, any orphan who comes to Konoha can stay freely, resulting in inaccurate population registration. Furthermore, there are currently no departments like the Anbu or the police force.

Shanks watched for a long time. He used to do these kinds of training often, even more excessively. However, he had the powerful regenerative abilities of the Uzumaki and the physical system of Shanks from the One Piece world; otherwise, he would have been ruined long ago. The fact that Might Guy, as an ordinary person, could persist in such intense training shows just how strong his willpower was!

13. Self-torture is indeed the best teacher. (Seeking flowers and adding to favorites)

When Shanks saw Might Guy preparing to run laps because he couldn't land 3000 punches, he felt he had to give him a heads-up.

"Your body will break down if you practice like this."

Matt Day had only taken two steps when he saw a red-haired boy, about his size, standing on the tree that Matt Day had just struck, bearing three claw marks from the previous night and exuding a slightly domineering aura.

"Hahaha! It's okay, I'm very strong. This is a man's youth. If I don't work hard, I won't be able to get into the Ninja Academy next year." Might Guy grinned and gave Shanks a thumbs up. His flawless white teeth gleamed in the sunlight.

"..." Shanks was instantly dumbfounded! "Are you using human toothpaste...?"

"By the way, my name is Shanks. What's your name?" Shanks asked, feigning ignorance.

"Yo!! I know you, Shanks Uzumaki, one of Konoha's Super Twins. My name is Might Guy." Might Guy said with surprise.

"Haha! What Super Twins? It's just a hollow title, a hollow title. My friend is giving me face! Haha!" Shanks' tone was anything but humble. If Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others were here, they would definitely beat him up.

"By the way, why didn't you enroll in the Ninja Academy last year?"

“Ah, I only came to Konoha with my father this year,” Might Guy replied.

"You're really going to die! This kind of training is unscientific. Judging from your appearance, you must have been training for a long time. I suggest you go to Konoha to get your body checked when you have time. It wouldn't be good if you had any hidden injuries," Shanks advised.

Shanks admires those who persevere for their dreams, for perseverance is tedious and arduous. Only those like Might Dai and Might Guy, who endure relentlessly day after day, year after year, through rigorous training, can unlock the Eight Gates. Shanks has read the Scroll of Seals, and the Eight Gates isn't mentioned, meaning it couldn't have been developed by Tobirama Senju. That means it must have been developed by Might Dai. Having read the original work, Shanks understands the principles of the Eight Gates. Mastering the Eight Gates isn't difficult; the difficulty lies in the physical strength required to open them, which is built up bit by bit. Might Dai developed a super S-rank forbidden technique from scratch as an ordinary person—the difficulty is unimaginable. Shanks is certain that Tobirama Senju couldn't have developed such a forbidden technique, since he wasn't a taijutsu ninja. Finally, Might Guy may have been experimenting with the Eight Gates on his own body to give Might Guy a complete set of Eight Gates. Eventually, his body couldn't withstand the energy of the Seven Gates and he sacrificed himself in the final battle against the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.

"Haha! I will, I'm going to practice now. Sayonara!" Might Day said and continued running laps.

"Sigh! Talk-no-jutsu really is a talent skill only the chosen ones possess!" Shanks sighed. "The people in Naruto are all so single-minded, not so easy to persuade, otherwise the world would be at peace long ago."

Since they couldn't convince Matt Day this time, it's even less likely they will in the future. Matt Day will become even more insane after having a child.

Shanks patted his shoulders, habitually created a thousand clones to arrange their respective training, and then returned to the village.

He's still in the early stages of his career, he can't afford to be reckless. He needs to wait until he awakens his Conqueror's Haki before he can truly rise to power. Shanks, one of the Four Emperors, possesses Conqueror's Haki capable of inflicting physical damage. To be acknowledged as the most Haki-wielding person by the strongest being in the One Piece world, his Haki must be incredibly powerful.

"The problem is... I don't know how to awaken it. Armament Haki and Observation Haki are okay, I've seen Rayleigh train them and Luffy have done it. But damn it, I can't train Conqueror's Haki. I just awakened it all by accident..." Shanks returned to his room, completely bewildered.

"I don't know how to pick locks with my strongest skill? Holy crap!"

"Forget it, let's focus on mastering these two Haki first. After all, even if I awaken them, I don't know how to cultivate that kind of Haki." Shanks thought for a long time but couldn't come up with a good solution. Conqueror's Haki is a mysterious and elusive concept in One Piece, and besides, no one in the Naruto world has ever explained it to him...

Shanks took out a ninjutsu scroll from the cabinet, which contained the training method for the Flying Thunder God Technique. There was also some analysis from Tobirama Senju, but it was too profound for Shanks to understand. Tobirama Senju couldn't explain it either; it was like the process of awakening Observation Haki that Shanks and Tobirama had discussed—even if it was explained, someone who hadn't experienced it couldn't understand. Furthermore, Shanks didn't know if he had any talent in spatial manipulation and couldn't test it.

Tobirama Senju couldn't perform spatial jumps with other people in tow; that was developed by Minato Namikaze.

"Yeah, I can identify a summoning beast, then do a reverse summoning to see if I can sense anything. We don't know where the three holy sites of the summoning world, Toad and Serpent, are, but there's a slug here, isn't there?" Thinking it and doing it, not worrying about it later! That's always Shanks's code of conduct.

"The slug is fine too, I don't need it to fight anyway. I can just stand by and shout '666' and carry the whole thing. That's real manly romance!"

"My dearest uncle, your beloved nephew has come to see you!" Shanks' voice could be heard even before he entered the room.

Inside the house, Mito was watching Tsunade and the old goofball play dice. The old goofball would burst into laughter from time to time, and everyone in the house would fall silent at the sound! Countless experiences had taught the three of them that the sweeter Shanks' words were, the more he needed something from them! Like this time.

"You want to summon a slug? But didn't you say before that slugs are disgusting and look like worms?" Hashirama Senju asked, somewhat surprised.

When Shanks turned three, Hashirama Senju wanted to make him a birthday present, but Shanks refused because he thought slugs looked like worms and was disgusting. Now he's come back asking for it again.

"Haha, that was because I was a kid and didn't know any better. Now I'm a man, how can it be the same!" Shanks joked.

"Hey! Shanks, when did you become a man? I didn't know? Haruko is willing to give herself to you?" Mito's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing Shanks' words!

"Aunt, what are you thinking? I'm still so young. Even if Haruko were willing to give it to me, I wouldn't be able to use it," Shanks said, looking up at the sky.

"Then why do you still say you're a man... you're just a little kid," Mito said disappointedly.

"Ahem...! I mean, I now have a sense of responsibility to protect Konoha and my family. Do you understand what responsibility means?"

"Hahaha, you brat, you've finally grown up. Take this and write your name in your own blood!" Hashirama Senju tossed a scroll to Shanks.

He watched Shanks grow up and knew exactly what kind of person Shanks was. Although he wouldn't believe Shanks' nonsense about a sense of responsibility, he was happy to hear about protecting Konoha. He also knew that Shanks would never leave Konoha.

Shanks took the scroll and opened it. The first name was Hashirama Senju, followed by Tsunade. This was also Tsunade's third birthday present. Everyone likes to give summoning beasts as gifts; Hashirama did it, Tsunade did it, and Jiraiya did it too.

After Shanks signed his name, he tossed the dice back to Hashirama Senju and then played with him and Tsunade until the clones disappeared, leaving him dizzy from the memories before they finally parted ways.

The next morning, after arranging training in my clone, I crawled back into bed, intending to sleep until I naturally woke up...

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

"Shanks! Wake up..."

"Who's so inconsiderate! I already got up this morning!" Shanks poked his head out from under the covers and replied as he hibernated.

"Sigh!" The people outside were quite helpless!

"Shanks, I'm Sarutobi's older brother. Sensei calls you Hokage Lou!"

"Okay! Let me comb my hair!"

Shanks knew the Second Hokage must have something important to discuss with him, since they usually talked about everything at home. This time, going to the Hokage Building was so formal!

A white shirt, black skinny cape pants, and a One Piece-themed navy cloak with a large "酒" (alcohol) character on the back... This outfit was a free gift yesterday; it had been custom-made over a month ago.

Just as I stepped outside, I felt like something was missing. After a moment's thought, "Oh right, there's a sword." I went back inside and grabbed it. "Hmm, this looks more impressive."

"Good morning, Hiruzen-san!"