Man, I Need You to Help Me Cultivate!

After repeatedly confirming it.

Tsunade was truly astonished.

Three young kids, working together, had actually taken down two Stone Ninja Special Jonin?

Of course, Tsunade didn't give a single thought to a trash title like "Stone Ninja's Dark Ninja," but considering the age of Gen'ichi and the other two... even if they had used some tricky methods, it was still quite astonishing.

"Aside from Hatake Kakashi, I've never seen juniors grow so fast. This new generation has produced many remarkable children..."

Tsunade sighed with emotion, then suddenly asked, "That kid named Gen'ichi, I heard his Kekkei Genkai can create a very potent poison?"

Here it comes.

Shibi pushed up his glasses. "That's right, it's a very powerful poison. It's a sharp weapon Gen'ichi uses to counter enemies."

"Is that so? Someone who likes using poison like that, Orochimaru must be very interested in him. Just a few types of poison would be enough for that kid to research for ages..." Tsunade tapped the desk repeatedly, resting her chin on her hand.

Tsunade was very knowledgeable about poisons. Her main role stationed on the Western Front was first to stabilize morale and deter the enemy, and second to detoxify, instantly breaking the poisons of that old woman Chiyo.

But Tsunade didn't like making poison. The one who was quite enthusiastic about poisons was Orochimaru.

"However, following you must be quite frustrating for a kid like that. His poisons would be easily countered by your parasitic destruction bugs. Those parasitic destruction bugs really are powerful and versatile."

Tsunade chuckled.

This time, Shibi didn't say anything, but Tsunade took that as his silent agreement.

Soon, Tsunade formally began to block information about Gen'ichi and the other two.

Although, doing so would only slow down the speed at which the three of them were completely exposed, as intelligence regarding Gen'ichi and the other two was already starting to circulate among the Stone Ninja and Sand Ninja.

And, subtly, this information was starting to be transmitted back to the Leaf Village ninja on the battlefield.

When Shibi, along with his three subordinates, left the Western Front main camp once again and embarked on the journey back to the Leaf Village.

Some Leaf Village ninja who had fought against the enemy had already begun to notice Shibi's team.

The rookie team led by Elite Jonin Shibi had completed a total of 9 B-rank missions and 1 A-rank mission in just two months. This was a considerably astonishing number.

The names of Gen'ichi and the other two as new generation geniuses were starting to spread initially. Although, aside from a very small number of people who had worked with Gen'ichi and the others, most people had no idea exactly how these three new generation ninja were geniuses; they only knew they were very strong and had high potential.

"Rookies led by Jonin Shibi must be extremely talented."

"I truly look forward to their future... I heard the leader is a descendant of the Shiranui clan."

Many Leaf Village ninja showed expressions of relief and joy as they watched Gen'ichi and the others walk out of the main camp.

The more talented juniors their village had, the better.

"Hmph, a bunch of fools. If you want to ask about Gen'ichi and them, just ask me! I was the first one to ever work with them."

"Oh? Brother Kawamiya, are you very familiar with them?"

"Of course! They are truly remarkable kids. It looks like they're heading back to the village? I hope everything goes smoothly for them."

In the crowd, Umino Kawamiya offered a heartfelt wish.

On the way back.

Squeak squeak squeak!!

"Ah, why did the large parasitic bugs suddenly become restless? Shibi-sensei, you need to control them properly."

"Large parasitic bugs, is that a fitting name? But these bugs are too frantic. I can only cut off their Chakra supply to stop their growth."

The four members of Shibi's team watched helplessly as several large black bugs crawled wildly on the ground before them.

They didn't know what was happening, but these mutated parasitic destruction bugs, now called the new breed of large parasitic bugs, had suddenly become frantic, crashing around inside Shibi's body.

Fortunately, Shibi had thrown these things out in time.

"I need to spend some time carefully sifting through the tens of thousands of bugs in my body, separating the mutated ones, and re-cultivating them..."

Shibi took out a scroll and summoned a large number of bottles and jars, sealing the bugs inside them to put them into a state of deep slumber, and then summoned the bottles and jars away again.

"Summoning Jutsu, what a convenient summoning technique."

"Gen'ichi is very interested in this technique? I can teach you."

After resolving the minor incident of the large parasitic bugs' rampage, the four returned all the way to the Leaf Village.

After strict screening by the gate guards, checking passcodes and so on, confirming that the four were not enemies in disguise, they were directly allowed through.

Shibi went ahead to the Hokage's Office to report, and Gen'ichi and the other two enjoyed a brief period of freedom.

"Every time I return to the Leaf Village, I feel like this is the true meaning of peace. War, or whatever you call it, is simply the worst thing."

Gen'ichi stood on the street, watching the villagers coming and going, and sighed with narrowed eyes.

"To protect this precious peace, and to carry out Gen'ichi-san's dream, that's why I must train desperately and protect all of this."

Guy clenched his fists, his eyes burning with fighting spirit.

"Oh? Guy, it seems you understand Gen'ichi-san's will very well. So, carrying out his dream is your dream?"

"That's right, that's youth! Gen'ichi-san, Ichie, my entire body's blood is boiling! I've decided to run three laps around the village doing a handstand! Want to join?"

"..."

"...No, you've really worked hard, Gai."

Gai ran off on his hands, looking regretful, kicking up a long trail of dust on the street.

"Gen'ichi-san, now it's just the two of us... any plans recently?" Ichie asked, smiling with her hands behind her back.

At first glance, she looked like an expectant young girl waiting for a romantic response from her lover.

But in reality...

"I plan to take some time to research some new techniques, Ichie. It seems you have more specific plans. If I refuse, will you choose to ambush me on a dark and windy night to achieve your goal?"

"Hehehe, I wouldn't dare do that. Who knows how many trump cards Gen'ichi-san is hiding, and what kind of agreement he reached with Shibi-sensei... Those strange bugs... seem related to that, don't they?"

A hint of danger flashed across Ichie's smiling face.

Ichie was the first to taste the power of radiation. She 'ate dirt' (suffered greatly) for a year, not caring about severe damage to her body, relying on this intense stimulation to become stronger. It was a temporary escape from her mediocre talent, a case of 'pulling up seedlings to help them grow.'

So, the moment she saw those bugs, she immediately thought of the reason, and a strong sense of crisis arose in her heart.

It was the feeling of something that belonged exclusively to her suddenly being snatched away.

Gen'ichi nodded and chuckled softly: "It's good that you understand. Every bit of power you've gained has already been priced by me. It has to be repaid... even if the price is your life."

"That's fair. I've long been prepared for that. So, Gen'ichi-san, please help me train!"