Yes, the Hokage!

Chapter 66 Jiraiya's Teaching and Practical Application

The next morning, everyone gathered at the intersection of Tanabata Street, and Obito rejoined the group.

It's clear that most people, although they relaxed briefly, were still able to restrain themselves from the three ninja prohibitions; at least they all went to bed early and got up early, and appeared energetic when they gathered.

However, a few people seemed to have had a great time last night, and could only stand in the line with dark circles under their eyes and trying to suppress their yawns.

Feng Lan didn't criticize them harshly. After all, they were all young men, and a little indulgence was fine as long as it didn't affect the mission.

Of course, Jiraiya and Tsunade are among the people with two black circles under their eyes.

It's impossible to expect this ill-fated couple to make any breakthroughs in one night, but Tsunade seems to be doing much better. Although she looks a little tired and lonely, it's still better than her previous forced cheerfulness and boldness. She must have poured out all the pressure and emotions she's been holding in for years last night.

No matter how hard Jiraiya tried to restrain himself, he couldn't hide the joy under his dark circles, clearly indicating that their relationship had made good progress.

Seeing Feng Lan approach with a smile, Tsunade snorted and turned her head away haughtily, clearly a little shy. Jiraiya, on the other hand, blinked, hiding all his gratitude in his small gestures.

What he wanted was for these two to be grateful to him. Even though he was using Tsunade, she still had to thank him.

So Fenglan pressed her advantage: "Lord Jiraiya, please take a look at this child."

He waved and called Kakashi over.

"No problem, no problem." Jiraiya was happy and didn't make things difficult for Kakashi. He gave him a little test and then passed him.

“And then there’s Obito.” Feng Lan, adhering to the principle of squeezing every last drop of juice, said, “Lady Tsunade said that if he could learn Sage Mode, he would have even stronger control over his Mangekyou Sharingan and Wood Release. What do you think…”

"Ha, now I understand what Tsunade meant." Jiraiya chuckled dryly. "You really don't consider yourself an outsider."

"Of course, we're like brothers." Feng Lan grinned. "Not only Kakashi and Obito, I'm even planning to learn a few moves from you."

Aside from Kakashi, he himself is proficient in all five elements. There's no reason for him to waste the resources of Jiraiya and Mount Myōboku.

"You're already Tsunade's disciple, right..." Jiraiya glanced at Tsunade, and seeing her nod slightly, he agreed. "Alright, let me, the Toad Sage, properly teach you juniors what perseverance is!"

……

Compared to Minato's teaching style of "This is offense, this is defense, this is Ashina Genichiro," Jiraiya's teaching style was much easier to understand. Even someone as naive as Obito could understand it, so Fenglan was naturally no problem.

He also improved Fenglan's shadow clone training method by adding clones that absorb natural energy to neutralize and offset the fatigue caused by the disappearance of the clones.

The specific method is actually very simple: create two clones. One clone cultivates normally, while the other clone absorbs natural energy. Finally, cancel both clones at the same time. The fatigue from cultivation and the influx of natural energy arrive simultaneously, which will greatly improve your condition.

This method is similar to how Naruto used clones to absorb natural energy during his battle with Pain, allowing him to repeatedly enter Sage Mode. However, none of them have mastered Sage Mode yet; they only absorb a small amount of natural chakra using the method taught by Jiraiya, so they won't enter Sage Mode. Of course, this also greatly reduces the probability of their internal energy becoming chaotic and turning into petrified frogs.

However, it should be noted that while the risk has been greatly reduced, it still exists. But how can one not take risks in order to become stronger quickly? In addition, with Jiraiya, the Toad Sage, and Tsunade, the Medical Saint, around, even if something unexpected happens, they can be rescued in time. Naturally, Feng Lan is eager to join them.

In fact, not only him, but everyone's eyes lit up when they saw this training method. At first, it was Obito, Kakashi, and Rin. Soon, Shisui, Itachi, and Kabuto also joined in. In the end, Hizashi and the elites of the other three clans followed suit. Only Dai, who did not know ninjutsu, was unable to use this method.

However, Dai was not discouraged by this at all. Instead, he worked even harder in his daily training and made the most of his youth.

In this way, Feng Lan's daily training consisted of his main body practicing taijutsu with Dai, one clone practicing ninjutsu, and another clone absorbing natural energy. If this continued, the best outcome would be that he would master all three of his taijutsu, ninjutsu, and sage techniques!

Of course, that would take a long time. Before that, the group had already arrived at the border of the Land of Rain.

It must be said that the addition of the two legendary Sannin played an excellent role in enhancing his reputation. No other forces dared to obstruct or assassinate him along the way, allowing Feng Lan to train intensively for a while.

"Be careful."

Jiraiya, in stark contrast to his usual relaxed and humorous teaching style, appeared serious and earnest: "We have now entered Hanzo's territory, and an attack could occur at any moment."

After all, the three legendary Sannin had once joined forces but lost to Hanzo, and Jiraiya had always been very wary of him. In addition, he felt very guilty about the civilians Konoha had affected in Amegakure. Now, revisiting this place, he was probably suffering from PTSD.

“Don’t worry so much.” Feng Lan pointed to the back of the carriage, where the flamboyant banner was still fluttering in the wind. “We are an official delegation from Konoha. Unless Hanzo is determined to wage a full-scale war against Konoha, it is impossible for him to launch an attack.”

"I'm just worried about Danzo..." Jiraiya's expression was full of disgust, clearly indicating that he also disliked Danzo.

"No matter how eloquent Danzo is, he can't persuade Hanzo to go to war with Konoha. Besides, we've been so ostentatious along the way, Hanzo has probably already heard the news. This is Konoha openly sending a signal of goodwill. How could he not understand that?"

Feng Lan smiled and said, "That old man is just trying to incite Hanzo to take action against any forces in Amegakure that might threaten him, so he can reap the benefits himself."

"So..." Jiraiya frowned, "...isn't Yahiko and the others in great danger?!"

Jiraiya had vaguely heard that Yahiko and his two companions were gaining fame in Amegakure, but by the time he heard about it again, they had already passed away. Now, after Fenglan's analysis, he immediately realized that the most likely threat to Danzo from Amegakure was the power of Yahiko and the other young people.

"Let's hurry!" He couldn't help but feel anxious; Jiraiya was genuinely concerned about the trio.

“I would like to, however…” Feng Lan, who possessed the ability to sense things, shrugged, “A roadblock has arrived.”

Jiraiya narrowed his eyes and looked up again, only to see dozens of masked ninjas attacking from the front.

"Tch, Root organization people, huh?" After Feng Lan's words, he knew that the only ones who would jump out to stop him and his group were Danzo's subordinates.

With Fenglan, a sensory ninja, around, the team was very difficult to ambush. Everyone immediately prepared to fight back, but it was Fenglan himself who made the first move.

He raised the peacock swords high in his hands, took a deep breath, and exhaled sharply.

"Wind Release: Vacuum Wave!"

This is the power of the Peacock Twin Swords. Once you understand how your chakra flows within your body, they can even help Feng Lan skip the hand seals and activate the sword directly. They can also reduce the amount of chakra needed and increase the power.

A series of incredibly sharp wind blades erupted from the tips of the twin swords, whistling and tearing through the air with a piercing shriek. The wind blades were almost transparent in the night; only the distorted light and the dust kicked up by the ground proved their existence.

With the support of the Peacock Twin Swords, they did not strike one after another, but poured out like a storm, layer upon layer, covering the sky and the earth.

In the hands of Peacock himself, they could not unleash their power because Takumi Village did not have many ninjutsu lineages. Peacock could only use the abilities that came with the swords themselves (which were already the prototype of scientific ninja tools). However, in the hands of Fenglan, who held Orochimaru's scroll, the swords finally showed their true value.

The dozen or so Root ninjas at the forefront didn't even have time to react before the wind blades swept past their bodies. Their armor was torn apart like paper, and their flesh and blood were powerless against the compressed wind pressure.

Some were cut in half at the waist, some were sliced ​​diagonally from the shoulder to the opposite rib, and others were dismembered by multiple wind blades. Before the blood could even spurt out, it was dispersed into a blood mist by the subsequent wind blades, spreading into a pale red cloud in the air.

Severed limbs and remains were scattered all over the ground, and kunai and shuriken clattered and fell.

"Hiss..." Tsunade, who was afraid of blood, curled her lips in disgust. "You're too ruthless, kid."

Feng Lan didn't answer, only breathing slightly heavily. Although the Peacock Twin Swords conserved chakra, it was still his first time using a wind-style technique of this scale in actual combat, and his body was still somewhat unaccustomed to it.

“However…” Jiraiya’s eyes flashed with approval, “The power is not bad. No wonder you shamelessly snatched it directly. It turns out those two swords are so useful.”

Although the scene was extremely brutal, the ninjas were already used to bloodshed and killing, and those who followed Danzo in betraying Konoha were extremely loyal; no one backed down.

"Shisui, Obito, attack from the left and right!" Fenglan ordered in a deep voice.

Two figures shot out from the group. Shisui's Body Flicker Technique was as fast as a ghost, and his Sharingan emitted an eerie red light in the darkness. Each flash was accompanied by the fall of a Root member. Obito was even more direct. His Kamui Intangibility made him ignore all attacks, and Wood Release branches burst from the ground, binding and strangling the enemies one by one.

Hizashi activated his Byakugan to protect Fenglan, and used his Gentle Fist to swat away the kunai and shuriken that were trying to sneak up on him. This was no small matter and it wasn't worth using the Reincarnation skill.

Dai stood at the very front, his fists clenched, but as the final fighting force, he didn't even need to lift a finger; the matter was already resolved.

Jiraiya sighed and clapped his hands: "Although we're all from Konoha, but..."

"The Lion's Mane Technique!"

His once full head of white hair suddenly grew wildly, spreading out in all directions like countless white pythons, entangling and knocking unconscious a group of Root members who rushed towards him. Jiraiya was not Feng Lan after all; he wouldn't go so far as to wipe out all the Root organization's henchmen, especially with Tsunade right beside him.

The battle ended quickly; of the forty-odd Root members, some were dead, some were unconscious, and none escaped.

"Indeed, these are fine swords." Feng Lan looked at the Peacock Twin Swords in her hand, her face filled with indescribable satisfaction.

Tsunade, who was a little annoyed because of her fear of blood, rolled her eyes and said, "Yeah, that's really cheap."

Chapter 67 Obito's Outburst

"strangeness……"

Jiraiya wasn't particularly happy after easily defeating them: "These guys were just here to die. Even if Tsunade and I weren't here, they would only have wasted a little more time. To die just to gain a few minutes is a bit..."

"Of course not." Feng Lan shrugged and pointed to the top of her head. "Look there."

"Boom!"

The next second, a terrifying explosion rang out, and the entire cliff was blown apart, with huge rocks raining down like raindrops.

"So that's how it is. It's meant to keep us within the range of the explosive tags!" Jiraiya's eyes flashed with a cold light. "Fenglan, why didn't you say so sooner?"

“My sensory abilities aren’t strong enough to detect explosive tags. It was Hizashi who told me this when he activated his Byakugan just now.” Feng Lan shrugged. “It’s too late to tell you now. Danzo detected that my sensory range is ten kilometers, so those ninjas were hiding ten kilometers away and only started to come and stop us after the explosive tags started detonating.”

"And it's too late to run now. There's absolutely no way to get out of the area covered by the explosive tags using ordinary methods. However... there are many ways to survive a landslide."

Feng Lan spoke with great composure, because he had already given everyone his specially made kunai, and even the carriage was covered with the Flying Thunder God mark, so that in the event of a sudden battle, he could teleport to anyone's side to hide or provide support.

In such a situation, he could use the Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport everyone away. Of course, such a large-scale teleportation would be extremely damaging, and if he actually used it, he would probably be bedridden for at least half a year.

Therefore, Fenglan reserved this as a last resort and did not intend to use it lightly, since Jiraiya was certainly capable of saving people anyway.

But what he was most looking forward to was not Jiraiya, but Obito's performance at this time. During his training these days, Feng Lan had been most concerned about Obito besides himself. With Jiraiya's help, Feng Lan even opened up all the forbidden Wood Release techniques in Orochimaru's scroll to Obito. The other party studied very seriously and should be able to give him a surprise.

"Obito!" he shouted suddenly, "It's time for you to protect Rin!"

Obito's pupils suddenly contracted. The same earth-shattering, the same falling boulders—all of this was so similar to Kannabi Bridge. In the midst of his intense emotional turmoil, he even activated his Mangekyou Sharingan.

The excruciating pain from the boulder crashing into his body back then had woken Obito from countless nightmares, and his subsequent disability had left him depressed. But now things were different; he had his own support and his own power!

"Lin, I will definitely protect you. No one can hurt a single hair on your head again!"

Obito suddenly clasped his hands together, and at that moment, faint marks even appeared on his eye sockets, clearly indicating that he had begun to mobilize natural energy: "Wood Release!"

Are you here?

Feng Lan's eyes narrowed sharply, and Jiraiya, who was about to use the summoning technique, temporarily stopped.

"The art of ranking!"

"What?!"

To Feng Lan's astonishment, a huge, hard log rose from the ground, quickly forming a coffin-shaped cuboid that enveloped everyone, while the tops of their heads rapidly closed in.

From the outside, you would see a shield with glaring eyes and bared fangs, forming a semi-circular dome. Several thick wooden pillars extend from the edge, deeply embedded in the ground, like the roots of an ancient tree, firmly gripping the earth.

"Boom!"

The falling rocks crashed onto the shield with a deafening roar. Each boulder was the size of a carriage and carried the immense force of a landslide, yet it was repelled the moment it touched the demon mask, shattering into countless small pieces that rolled to both sides.

There wasn't a single crack on the shield's surface; only a shallow white mark remained at the point of impact, which was then filled and repaired by newly formed wood fibers.

[It's actually a ranking system!]

A surge of wild joy flashed in Feng Lan's eyes. His original prediction was that Obito would unleash the Advent of the Sea of ​​Trees after days of hard training and his obsession with protecting Rin. You know, even Yamato could unleash this move by gritting his teeth, so there was no reason why Obito, with his superior equipment, couldn't.

But no one expected this kid to be so powerful... or rather, his obsession with Rin was so deep! His desire to protect Rin unleashed tremendous potential, causing Obito to unleash the Rank Strike Technique, which could even withstand attacks from the Armored Susanoo!

[Indeed, this girl is a gem.]

Feng Lan's eyes lit up as she looked at Lin. Lin's presence could not only ease the tension between Kakashi, Obito, and herself, but also make Obito omnipotent!