The Tsuchigumo Clan's Powerful Secret Technique

Shinki pondered that he wouldn't have a chance to go to the border of the Land of Earth, so he didn't take the latest news from the village to heart.

Just as he was pondering his next move, another Konoha communication hawk flew in from the sky.

Shinki reached out his hand, and the intelligent eagle automatically landed on his wrist.

Shinki removed the letter tied to the communication eagle's leg and unfolded it.

After reading the contents of the letter, Shinki frowned.

"The Tsuchigumo Clan is in danger. Should we go check on them when we have some free time?"

Naruto, who disliked reading, scratched his head and looked at Shinki curiously, "The Tsuchigumo Clan... are they all spiders?"

Shinki: "..."

"His surname is Tu Zhizhu (Tsuchigumo)."

"The letter said that the Tsuchigumo Clan possesses a mysterious Ninjutsu capable of destroying a village in an instant."

Naruto continued scratching his head, "Ninjutsu that can instantly destroy a village, is that considered mysterious?"

"Shinki, last time you went to Amegakure, you almost razed them to the ground with a single lightning strike... (ー_ー)!!"

Karin happened to walk over and expressed her concern about Naruto's intelligence. "Shinki's strength comes from the strength of his physical body."

"For example, a Ninjutsu that an ordinary person might release as just a small flame, but when used by Shinki, it becomes a raging inferno powerful enough to burn down a city. ୧⍢⃝୨"

"And the Tsuchigumo Clan you just mentioned, their techniques are powerful enough that anyone who uses them can unleash a certain amount of power."

Naruto nodded, seemingly understanding, "If you put it that way, then I understand."

"Shinki isn't an ordinary person, is he? ┐(´-`)┌"

Karin: "..."

Suigetsu, who was standing nearby, chimed in, "Haha, he's definitely not an ordinary person!"

Shinki continued, "Let's get back to the main topic."

"During the previous Shinobi World War, the Hokage Village formed an alliance with the Leader the Tsuchigumo clan, classifying the Tsuchigumo Clan's powerful Secret Techniques as Forbidden Techniques. In exchange, the Konoha was obligated to protect the Tsuchigumo Clan and their Secret Techniques."

"Konoha has received a distress call from Tsuchigumo, so let's go check it out."

Naruto: "I see."

"Shall we set off now?"

Shinki glanced back at the Orochimaru's hospital room behind him, then nodded. "Sasuke is still confused, so we won't take him with us. The two of us will suffice."

Naruto thought Shinki made sense and nodded, saying "Mm."

Karin nearby, asked expectantly, "What about me? What about me! ( ˝ᗢ̈˝ )"

As we all know, Karin Sasuke's team because she wanted to spend more time with Shinki!

"You..."

Shinki seemed somewhat hesitant.

Karin's enthusiasm for him was obvious to anyone with eyes.

"Take care of yourself!" Shinki said finally.

Karin immediately lowered her head in disappointment. "I see..."

Then, to show how useful she was, she suddenly raised her head. "I can help you a lot in battle. Besides my Chakra sensing ability, you can also bite me and absorb Chakra to heal your injuries..."

Before she could finish speaking, Karin was stunned to find that Shinki and Naruto had already disappeared.

Karin: (*꒦ິ⌓꒦ີ)

She looked at Suigetsu, who was not far from her, and asked, "Do you think Shinki doesn't like me?"

Suigetsu, a bystander who loved watching the drama unfold, commented. "Isn't this obvious? ┑(￣Д ￣)┍"

Karin: (TㅅT)

"Wrong!"

Karin's voice suddenly rose sharply. "Shinki must be afraid that I'll encounter danger if I go with him!"

"He's thinking about my safety!"

He's worried about me! ( *ˊᵕˋ)✩︎

Seeing Karin becoming more and more confident as she spoke, Suigetsu thought... ┓( ´∀` )┏!

The Tsuchigumo Clan, Mount Katsuragi Fortress.

The Secret Techniques of the Tsuchigumo Clan were inherited by their Leader En no Gyōja.

The previous En no Gyōja died a year ago, and thus entrusted the Secret Technique to his granddaughter, Tsuchigumo Hotaru.

For some other reason, Tsuchigumo Hotaru, who inherited the Secret Technique, and her servant Tonbei, have been living in the Mount Katsuragi Fortress.

A few days ago, the Mount Katsuragi Fortress was attacked by mysterious ninja Ninja. Tonbei realized that the attackers might be after Secret Technique, so he sent a letter to Konoha requesting help.

At this moment, inside the main hall of Mount Katsuragi Fortress.

"Tonbei, do you think those guys who launched the raid on the fortress last time will come back?"

The young Ying turned her head and looked at the white-haired Tonbei beside her.

Tonbei's expression was extremely serious. He nodded and said, "Although Mr. Utakata helped us out of the crisis last time, those thieves weren't seriously harmed. They're definitely not giving up and will come back soon!"

"I have already contacted Konohagakure, and I believe Konoha Ninja will arrive soon to escort you to Tsuchigumo Village."

"We should be safe once we get back to the village," Tonbei sighed.

"Is the village really safe?"

Ying looked somewhat hesitant.

She still remembers the cold, dagger-like looks the villagers gave her...

"Miss, don't overthink it," Tonbei comforted her.

"Didn't you learn Ninjutsu from Mr. Utakata? How's it going?"

Ying perked up immediately when she heard Tonbei mention Mr. Utakata.

"I've learned a lot these past few days!"

Ying excitedly recounted, "I've already mastered Water Release: Water Chaos Wave! I'll become even stronger in the Tonbei! ❛‿˂̵✧"

Upon hearing this, Tonbei nodded and smiled.

Under the moonlight, outside the Tsuchigumo family's fortress, a long-haired man in a blue robe was blowing bubbles...

The man looked melancholy, his brows slightly furrowed, as if he had some unresolved worries on his mind.

Tsuchigumo Hotaru appeared behind the man, waving and shouting, "Utakata Master!"

The man turned around upon hearing this, a hint of helplessness in his eyes. "Ying, I've already told you, I don't take on apprentices."

"But Utakata Master, you taught me Water Release: Technique, you're my master now! (◔◡◔)" Ying insisted.

The long-haired man was speechless.

After all, it's really not his achievement that Tsuchigumo Hotaru learned Water Release: Water Chaos Wave.

He was just trying to appease the little girl, so he casually demonstrated a Water Release.

Surprisingly, this girl actually copied his method and succeeded...

"Anyway, I won't take on any apprentices."

"There's one more thing; I'm leaving soon."

The Utakata looked up at the bright moon in the sky.

He was being hunted, and by any measure, he shouldn't have lingered in the Tsuchigumo Clan's fortress.

"Are you in such a hurry?"

Ying seemed somewhat disappointed after hearing the news.

"Ying, separation is a normal thing," Mr. Utakata said.

The night grew deeper.

Ying has already gone back to her room to rest.

The elderly Tonbei stepped out of the fortress and looked up at Mr. Utakata on the roof.

He said, "Mr. Utakata, I heard you're leaving. I have a favor to ask."

Mr. Utakata nodded. "Please speak freely."

He was a grateful person. He was seriously injured by the pursuing Ninjas. If it weren't for Tsuchigumo Hotaru and Tonbei finding him in the mountains, he would probably have died there.