From Demon Slayer: Thunder Swordsman

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Four years after the war ended.

At this time, Tachibana Hatake was already fifteen years old. During these four years, he and Minato Namikaze had completed nearly a hundred ninja missions of various sizes. However, at this time, Minato Namikaze was still only a Chunin.

However, although he, Hatake Tachibana, had completed the same amount of tasks as Namikaze Minato, he was officially promoted to a jonin by the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen two days ago!

Although Tachibana Hatake was somewhat surprised at this unusual promotion speed, he did not feel any aversion. After all, he could get the title of Jonin and suppress the yellow-haired Minato Namikaze.

That was two days before he was promoted to Jonin, and the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen also formally invited him.

The Sandaime hoped that after he was promoted to Jonin, he could serve in the village's Anbu.

It is worth noting that this is an invitation from Sarutobi Hiruzen to Hatake Tachibana to take up the position, not an order!

Sarutobi Hiruzen's attitude was extremely gentle, which was not at all like how a ninja should behave when facing his subordinates. Compared to his subordinates, Sarutobi Hiruzen at this time looked at him more like a being of the same level.

From the change in attitude here, Hatake Tachibana could be seen.

This old man Sarutobi Hiruzen must have obtained something, some accurate information about him!

After just a moment's thought, Hatake Tachibana already knew the reason.

Well, if he guessed correctly, it should be Sarutobi Chikawa, who was also a member of the Sarutobi clan, who could not withstand the pressure from the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, or it could be the emotional card from Sarutobi Hiruzen.

In short, Hatake Tachibana had a hunch that the source of Sarutobi Hiruzen's information came from here!

"No wonder Sarutobi Chikawa hasn't come to see him recently, it turns out it's because of this incident..." Hatake Tachibana thought secretly in his heart.

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However, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, at this time, felt extremely complicated after obtaining the information he had been pursuing for several years.

Such a powerful descendant was born in the village, but at this moment he did not feel the excitement and relief he had imagined... He only felt fear and uneasiness!

There should be a limit to how powerful one can be, right?

At least it has to be within his control!

How old is Hatake Tachibana? He is only 15 years old this year!

How strong is he? Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't tell.

In short, combining the information he had collected with Sarutobi Chikawa's confession, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen estimated that four years ago, Hatake Tachibana was no weaker than him, and there was even a great possibility that he was stronger than him.

What about now, four years later?

He is getting older, but Tachibana Hatake is growing into a man!

Will he still be his opponent?

Sarutobi Hiruzen just sighed lightly and fell into deep thought.

All in all, the birth of such a young successor in the village is always a good thing!

Although it has not been fully understood yet, the source of Hatake Tachibana's powerful strength.

But Sarutobi Hiruzen speculated that the source of Hatake Tachibana's extraordinary power should be the bloodline limit brought by his pair of eyes that he called "Thunder Eyes".

Just thinking about the fact that this pair of lightning eyes actually possessed power almost as strong as the special Sharingan of Uchiha Madara back then, Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart suddenly became hot.

What if...what if...Hatake Tachibana's eyes could be passed down from generation to generation in Konoha Village like the Uchiha clan and the Hyuga clan?

Ah!

Speaking of which, doesn't his Sarutobi clan have a few women of the right age for Hatake Tachibana... If... hehe.

At this moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly let out a sinister laugh!

It’s a pity that Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had no clue at all, seemed to have selectively forgotten the powerful genes of his Sarutobi clan!

Strong and powerful, precocious, thick hair...etc., it's okay to say these characteristics on men, but it's not easy to say them on women.

Hehe, it would be strange if Hatake Tachibana were interested in her.

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Just when Sarutobi Hiruzen discovered the secret of Tachibana Hatake and secretly set his eyes on Tachibana's young body, he left Konoha Village for four years. During the war, he began to stay in the Rain Country and did not come to support the Sand Village when it attacked the Fire Country.

Jiraiya, one of the three ninjas of Konoha, who had no idea what he was doing in the Land of Rain, finally returned to the village.

Faced with the pointing and gossip of some villagers, Jiraiya, who was extremely strong inside, didn't care at all.

The thoughts and words of these villagers could not affect Jiraiya's mood at all. Yes! When the village was in the most critical situation and needed him the most, he did stay in the Rain Country and did not come back.

But there is a reason for that!

As for the reason, Zilai was too lazy to explain it to these villagers who knew nothing. Anyway, he didn't expect others to understand.

After returning to the village, Jiraiya couldn't wait to find Orochimaru and Tsunade, and told them about the past few years.

But seeing that the two of them didn't look very interested, Jiraiya's voice became smaller and smaller.

It seems that the three of them have their own ideas and goals, and they can't go back to the past...

Jiraiya couldn't help but think in his mind.

Just when Jiraiya shut up, Orochimaru, who had been distracted and daydreaming, finally came to his senses. He thought that Jiraiya, the fool, had told him all his experiences over the years.

Orochimaru, who was now pale without a trace of blood, stretched out his long and thin tongue, licked his upper lip, and then, under Tsunade's disgusted and disdainful gaze, he looked at Jiraiya and said:

"Jiraiya, you've had a hard time these years, but I'm happy for you to see that you're doing what you want to do."

After hearing what Orochimaru said, Jiraiya's heart suddenly warmed up again!

It turns out that someone still understands him...

But what made Jiraiya feel a little awkward was that he hadn't said much about his experiences in the past few years, so did Orochimaru understand him so well?

As expected...is this the friendship that has a bond?

Just when Jiraiya was filled with tears and excitement.

Orochimaru also spoke out his request at the right time: "Jiraiya, you have been moving forward on the path of your goals and ideals, but my research has recently reached a bottleneck. Can you help me with a small favor?"

"Hmm?" Jiraiya snorted. Although he was a little surprised about how he could help Orochimaru, he still nodded and agreed: "No problem, Orochimaru, tell me! How do you want me to help you?"

The slender tongue stretched out again, as if somewhat excited, and licked the tip of his nose, the next second!

Orochimaru controlled his tongue and retracted it.

Then Orochimaru looked at Jiraiya with shining eyes and said, "Jiraiya, do you remember that in one of your previous classes, there was a student named Hatake Tachibana?"

"Yeah, I remember! What's wrong?" Jiraiya asked, nodding in confusion.

But at the same time, Tsunade, who had listened to Orochimaru's speech, also frowned.

I thought secretly in my heart:

"What does Orochimaru want to do? Is he targeting Hatake Tachibana as well?"

Upon hearing this, Orochimaru no longer hid his thoughts and directly made his request to Jiraiya.

"Jiraiya, can you help me get some of Hatake Tachibana's blood, hair, and skin tissue? The bloodline limit he inherited is a bit special, I want to get some to study."

"Oh? Is that so! Okay, but I have to ask him first. If Tachibana disagrees..." At this point, Jiraiya shrugged his shoulders.

Seeing this, Orochimaru nodded to show that he understood.

But at this moment, Tsunade, who had been silent for a long time, looked at Jiraiya and said, "Jiraiya, can you do me a favor?"

Jiraiya was a little confused, but facing the goddess who had been in his heart for many years, he naturally would not refuse her request.

"Tsunade, what do you need my help with? Just tell me, and I will definitely help you!" Jiraiya patted his chest, looked at Tsunade and promised.

Hearing Jiraiya's words, Tsunade's eyes lit up instantly!

Then, he spoke eagerly:

"Then Jiraiya, can you let Hatake Tachibana teach me a medical ninjutsu? If he is willing, I can exchange my own ninjutsu with him."

"Hmm!!!" Jiraiya, staring with his big eyes, also became a little depressed.

How come they all came to find his former students one by one?

But the problem is, they haven't seen each other for several years. Who knows whether Hatake Tachibana will still give him this face?

And Jiraiya still remembers how their team got along with each other several years ago... Although they were relatively harmonious at that time, it has been several years after all, and Jiraiya dare not guarantee that Hatake Tachibana will definitely agree to him! !

But there is nothing he can do now, as he has already boasted about his achievements.

No matter how difficult this matter is, he has to do it for Tsunade!

and...

After being away from home for several years, it's not like Jiraiya has gained nothing. The worst that can happen is that he can teach the new tricks he learned to Hatake Tachibana, and he can get these in return!

Thinking of that move, Jiraiya couldn't help but laugh triumphantly. He glanced at his two old friends again and thought in his heart with a little swell:

"Now that I have mastered the Sage Mode, Tsunade and Orochimaru probably won't be my match, right?"

Chapter 35 Meeting with Jiraiya

Konoha Village, at the gate of the Hatake clan's residence.

At this time, the senior ninja Hatake Tachibana was leaning against the edge of his own door, with his arms folded across his chest, looking towards the door with a faint smile on his face. The two little boys, each with their own unique appearance, were arguing with each other.

I saw one of the boys, he had thick white hair, even though most of his face was covered by a mask, he still looked so handsome at first glance.

However, the other boy has a strong face that is different from his age, with his iconic watermelon head, thick eyebrows, and green tights...

At this point, the identities of the two boys are self-evident.

It is none other than the future Sixth Hokage in the original work - Hatake Kakashi!

And the man who almost kicked out the finale, Konoha's blue beast - Might Guy, known as "Emperor Kai" in the world.

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"Kakashi! Are you really planning to graduate early this year?" Might Guy stared at the little Kakashi with a cool expression on his face and asked with his big eyes.

"Well, the Ninja School can no longer teach me anything. I want to graduate early and follow my uncle to practice." When Kakashi said this, he nodded to Hatake Tachibana at the gate and called out very obediently, "Uncle Tachibana."

However, Hatake Tachibana was confused. When did he promise Kakashi that he would take him to practice?

However, before Hatake Tachibana could figure it out, Might Guy on the side had already shouted loudly:

"This is my destined opponent, Kakashi-kun! You are worthy of being my eternal rival! This is what a genius should be like!"

"Okay! I've decided. I want to graduate this year too! If I can't do it, then I'll stand on my hands and run around the village a hundred times! If I can't finish that, then I'll stand on my fingers and run around the village a hundred and fifty times! If I can't do that..."

At this time, Might Guy was shouting the slogan "Youth" while hopping towards home.

Kakashi: "..."

Is it really so hard to figure out this thick eyebrow?

A big part of the reason why he graduated early was because of Might Guy!!

Now he told himself that he also wanted to graduate with him? ?

Fortunately, Kakashi Hatake calmed down and thought about it. It seems that not everyone can graduate early, right?

Maybe there are other people in the ninja school who can do it, but it definitely doesn't include Might Guy, that thick-skinned idiot!

In Kakashi's eyes, Might Guy is just a loser who doesn't know any ninjutsu and only knows a few physical techniques. He is on the same level as that idiot Uchiha Obito!

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"Uncle Tachibana, are you going to cook tonight? I want to eat salt-grilled saury..." Kakashi Hatake walked into his own door, looked at his uncle beside him, and asked expectantly.

Looking at Kakashi who stopped beside him, Hatake Tachibana just smiled and said:

"You're back! Kakashi, but I'm sorry to tell you that it's not your mother Yumiko who's doing it today."

"Ah? Why is my mom cooking again... She has cooked several times this week, isn't it your turn yet, Uncle Tachibana?" Kakashi looked in the direction of the kitchen and complained to Uncle Tachibana cautiously.

Shaking his head helplessly, Hatake Tachibana then said:

"Okay, wait a few more days! I'll make you salt-grilled saury next time."

"Oh, by the way, you just told Kai that you would train with me after you graduate from the Ninja School this year. What's going on? Why don't I remember such a thing?"

Hearing this, Kakashi immediately raised his head triumphantly, then looked at Hatake Tachibana and explained:

"It's like this. This is the agreement between me and my father. My father has promised me that if I can reach the ninja standard and graduate from school this year, he will let me follow you to study, train, and carry out missions."

"Uh..." Looking at the excited little Kakashi, Tachibana Hatake just pinched his chin and thought about it, but did not refuse this matter.