Ways to Grow Stronger; An Invitation

She would never reveal that she was a time traveler; if she could, she planned to take this top-secret information to her grave.

She doesn't even intend to reveal the secret of her unique mental structure!

Although it was the Sage Katsuyu who told her this.

She possesses a dual, or even triple, spiritual core, giving her a certain talent for multitasking—much like a dual-core processor can handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Of course, this extraordinary birth cannot negate her efforts; in fact, even without this ability to focus, Sakura would have mastered Ice Release sooner or later.

Drawing a circle with one hand and a square with the other is difficult, but if you've practiced drawing a circle until it becomes an instinct, then the rest won't be too difficult. Sakura Haruno has practiced Water Release for many years, and her mastery of it is unparalleled; she has almost made it a Water Release!

Even the Third Hokage, who was known as the "Professor of Ninjutsu," had to admire her Water Release techniques.

Many people like to call her talented, as if that explains why she is so strong; but they don't know how much sweat and effort Sakura Haruno has shed behind her glamorous exterior!

What's even more unknown is that, apart from having exceptionally strong mental power and decent Chakra manipulation skills, his other talents can be described as mediocre or even inferior!

Sakura Haruno's greatest strengths are nothing more than her intelligence and her hard work.

When the group at the table started talking about Ice Release, Sakura demonstrated the power of Ice Release fused with Yin Release. Sakura Haruno's unique multi-core mental form also helped her develop her Kekkei Tōta, but unfortunately, her Yin Release was really not worth mentioning, so there was basically no significant improvement.

On this issue, the opinions of Might Guy and Hotaru Hyuga, two pure Taijutsu- type ninjas, can be basically ignored.

Their participation in the group's heated discussion about Kekkei Genkai was merely for fun; however, when it came to Taijutsu, their insights were often incisive and full of profound wisdom.

The remaining few are also true elites in every sense of the word, possessing both theoretical and practical expertise.

Sakura Haruno discussed cultivation with the others and benefited greatly, gaining a lot from the experience.

In fact.

If there are any questions regarding Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, and Kekkei Genkai, and these few people here can't answer them, then the entire Konoha probably won't find the answers either.

Sakura also brought up the matter of Yin Release.

"How do I even begin to master Yin Release's Nature Transformation?" Sakura asked the Elite Jonin, who represented the pinnacle of Konoha's power. If even they couldn't do it, then she would truly have to rely on herself.

As a result, the people present all looked at each other in bewilderment.

Kakashi troubled. "The training methods for Yin Release are almost entirely confined to the Secret Technique of each clan in Konoha. It's impossible to reveal these to outsiders..."

"That's right," Asuma said, puffing on his cigarette and frowning. "For example, Shikamaru's Shadow Secret Technique is a typical Yin Release Ninjutsu... But it's a family Ninjutsu, and no matter how good your relationship with Shikamaru is, he won't share such a secret with you."

"Is there no other way?" Sakura bit her lip, a little helpless.

"What about the Uchiha Clan Hotaru Hyuga an eyebrow and said, " The Sharingan and Yin Release are closely related; they might have some notes on this subject! Although I can't open them to you, if you have any questions for Sasuke Uchiha, he should be able to answer them."

"Sasuke won't work either," Kakashi shook his head, rejecting Hotaru Hyuga's suggestion. "His understanding of Yin Release is even less than Sakura's! It's been a long time since anyone in the Uchiha Clan has mastered Yin Release. The last person to perfectly fuse Yin Release with the Sharingan's power was the legendary Madara Uchiha! If you could ask him questions, you might be able to master Yin Release very quickly..."

"Madara Uchiha has been dead for so many years," Asuma laughed. "Why do you ask?"

The question caused everyone else in the room to fall silent.

It wasn't a silence that couldn't be answered.

It's that kind of silence where you have something to say but can't express it.

"Actually... there's a technique that can solve this problem perfectly." Yamato's expression darkened slightly as he said calmly, "A technique that allows you to talk to the dead!"

Asuma immediately realized. "Impure World Reincarnation! The technique Orochimaru used when he invaded!"

"Shh, don't be so loud!" Kakashi lowered his voice and leaned slightly forward, saying, "However, this method isn't feasible either. First, it's a forbidden technique that desecrates the dead; no one has been allowed to learn it since the Second Hokage developed it. Second, even if Sakura learned this Ninjutsu, it requires Madara's DNA, which is an unsolvable problem; Madara's body disappeared decades ago!"

"Hmm..." Yamato twisted his chin, unable to think of a solution either.

However, Sakura Haruno came up with a solution herself...

That is to travel back in time from the ruins of the Ancient Kingdom of Roran in the Land of Wind.

Let's go back to the time when Madara Uchiha was alive!

At that point, you could either ask him directly—he probably won't answer; or defeat him first and then ask him—that would be quite difficult, but worth considering; or secretly collect his hair, blood, and other traces, and then Impure World Reincarnation —that would be the most feasible approach.

Madara Uchiha's last recorded battle was at the Valley of the End, where a large amount of his blood is found!

Sakura Haruno pondered for a moment. She wasn't initially very interested in the time-traveling ruins, fearing that once she traveled through time, she wouldn't be able to return. But now, thinking about it this way, it seemed like she had a few more reasons to travel through time. Besides exploring the truth of what happened back then and getting information about the mysterious masked man, she could also improve her strength.

That is indeed a very tempting option.

Perhaps... she should go back and visit that ruin when she has time?

This topic was quickly moved on, and aside from the content of their training, the Jonin's conversations were wide-ranging and encompassed everything imaginable.

As a newcomer to this Elite Jonin circle, Sakura's eyes were opened wide.

As they were chatting, someone suddenly knocked on the door. It was Yugao and Hayate.

"I'm so sorry, I went to the hospital for a check-up with Hayate this morning, it was so late," Yugao said apologetically, her pregnant belly protruding. "Anyway, congratulations, Sakura!"

"Thank you, Sister Yugao!" Ying said with a smile, and quickly pulled out a chair for Yugao to sit down.

Hayate had already been pulled to sit across the table and was being teased by everyone—"Gekko Hayate, Genma and Raidō have both been promoted to Jonin, when are you going to be promoted?" These were Asuma's words.

"It seems like you've gained a little weight back recently, Hayate. You still need to train more!" Kakashi chuckled.

Because of the Chunin Ninja Exams, they had some kind of relationship.

With the addition of a woman, the scene suddenly transformed into a mix of men and women chatting.

Sakura wanted to run to the other side, as she couldn't understand the conversation between the two women, which ranged from childbirth to skincare; however, Yugao held her back firmly. "You wouldn't understand those dirty jokes they were talking about!"

Sakura Haruno's face stiffened, thinking to herself: Hey, wait a minute! Who is this? I don't understand! When it comes to jokes, someone like me, who's been immersed in the internet for years, is far superior to you! Do you know Tang Maru? I can chat and laugh with him!

She kept these thoughts to herself and didn't dare to say them aloud, so she could only bite the bullet and go along with their conversation.

Fortunately, the knocking on the door saved Sakura from her embarrassment. It was Shino, who looked travel-worn, who was immediately teased by several Elite Jonin as soon as he entered, "Late? Three cups of wine as punishment!" "No, no, it should be one cup each!" and so on.

They completely ignored his explanation that he should rush back to Konoha as soon as he finished the mission.

"Alright, alright, let's drink! First cup, congratulations to Sakura on her promotion to Jonin!" He drank three cups in a row with great gusto before the others finally let him go.

With Shino joining the group, the atmosphere became even more lively; Shino is quite good at enlivening the atmosphere.

Then someone suddenly asked, "Yugao, you look much better lately!"

Sakura Haruno was taken aback, almost thinking this was also a dirty joke; however, it was Asuma who was talking, and the last time he saw Yugao was when she was a haggard woman in the hospital, so there was no other meaning behind it.

Hotaru Hyuga was taken aback, then gave Yugao a playful look, and said with a strange laugh, "Not only your complexion, but your energy and spirit have improved a lot!"

This is what truly falls into the category of dirty jokes!

Shino also laughed and said, "Even your Chakra level has increased a little. Haven't you heard that Chakra levels can increase even after neglecting training? Right, Hayate!"

These people's words are so vulgar, every single one laced with lewdness...

Yamato and Kakashi patted Hayate on the shoulder, who looked embarrassed, truly unable to defend himself or explain himself!

The only two people present who knew the truth exchanged a glance. Sakura smiled without saying a word, while Yugao said, "Hmm? Shino, I heard you two are getting married soon. Judging from your expression, has her Chakra increased dramatically?"

It's said that married women are more unrestrained, and this was the first time Sakura Haruno had ever witnessed such a thing...

The most painful thing in the world is knowing what others are saying but having to pretend you don't understand; even more painful is having a better, more powerful joke but being unable to come up with it...

Sakura Haruno kept forcing a laugh until the very end, feeling her face stiffen.

When it was time to pay the bill, Hotaru Hyuga suddenly pulled Sakura Haruno aside.

"This is an invitation from my brother, Hyuga Hiashi. Please accept it." She handed Sakura a beautifully designed invitation card and said solemnly.

Sakura opened it and saw a very ordinary invitation to visit; however, it was precisely because it was ordinary that Sakura found it strange.

Why did Hyuga Hiashi invite her?

Sakura Haruno, somewhat confused, closed the post.

Seeing that she had taken it, Hotaru Hyuga's serious expression disappeared, and she smiled, "Alright, my mission is complete! You can go if you want, or it's fine if you don't."

"It's nothing serious."

Sakura Haruno frowned.

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