Open and Covert Struggles

At the foot of the waterfall.

Uchiha Yoru brought a basket of balloons and appeared directly in front of the three women, unaware that a battle had just taken place there.

Looking at the three women, Uchiha Yoru said solemnly, "You should all have heard of this Ninjutsu; it's the Rasengan, A-Rank Ninjutsu created by the Fourth Hokage without hand seals."

"Rasengan!" The three women were all astonished upon hearing this. They had naturally heard of this Ninjutsu, but what was the connection between the Fourth Hokage and Uchiha Yoru? Why did Yoru know this Ninjutsu?

Seeing the three women's suspicious and puzzled expressions, Uchiha Yoru explained in a low voice.

"The Ninjutsu without hand Rasengan is an extremely special Ninjutsu, almost a rare non-attribute Ninjutsu among A-Rank Ninjutsu. It was developed by Teacher Orochimaru himself after the Fourth Hokage used it, so it cannot be considered as stealing it."

The A-Rank Ninjutsu Rasengan, before the addition of Chakra Nature transformation, is purely Chakra body, so the statement that learning the Rasengan requires Wind Release characteristics is incorrect.

Rasengan incorporating Chakra Nature, such as the Wind Release: Rasenshuriken from the original Wind Release, requires Wind Release.

"Lord Orochimaru!"

Upon hearing that this Ninjutsu was exactly the same as the Ninjutsu Orochimaru had developed himself based on the Fourth Hokage's Ninjutsu, Yūhi Kurenai and Uzuki Yugao couldn't help but gasp in shock.

They're from the same village, and they figured out your Ninjutsu on their own. You can't really call it stealing; you can only say they copied it. Besides, one of them is a deceased Hokage, and the other has a rather special status. What right do they have to comment on this?

Furthermore, it seemed that Yūhi Kurenai and Uzuki Yugao also knew something about the situation, so after their initial shock, they did not mention the name of the person for whom a gag order had been issued in the village.

Upon hearing the name, Mitarashi Anko's cheerful smile gradually froze, eventually turning into a gloomy expression. She let out a cold snort, her heart filled with complex emotions. The cold-bloodedness of her teacher when he cast the Cursed Seal on her, and the thought of severing everything in the village, made her feel a pang of sorrow.

The idol she once admired chose to sever ties with the village, and she chose to abandon her teacher for the sake of the village, only to have her teacher later expelled.

The naturally cheerful and straightforward Mitarashi Anko encountered a complex and slightly lost feeling that no other ninja could comprehend.

However, when she looked up and saw Uchiha Yoru's serious and concerned gaze, Mitarashi Anko immediately revealed a strange, possessive, and slightly yandere-like emotion.

Night! With night, what used to be a nightmare is now enough.

After experiencing a series of setbacks, Mitarashi Anko seems to have developed a morbid psychological dependence on Uchiha Yoru, who rescued her from the darkness.

"Alright, I'll teach you this Ninjutsu. Don't think it's that simple. Although the Rasengan doesn't require any Chakra Nature, it does require extremely strong Chakra control, as well as a significant amount of Ninjutsu consumption!"

The last question was crucial. Uchiha Yoru looked at the three women solemnly and said in a deep voice, "The Rasengan and Kakashi's Chidori are Ninjutsu of the same level, requiring roughly the same amount of Chakra. For a ninja, the proportion of Chakra required by this Ninjutsu is extremely high."

Rasengan! Don't think it's simple just because the protagonist in the original work can easily make a Rasengan. He's from the Uzumaki Clan and Jinchuriki. What he possesses isn't called Chakra, it's called Chatonra, which is incomparable.

During the Chunin Ninja Exams the original manga, Kakashi solemnly warned Sasuke that he could only release Chidori twice a day. Considering Sasuke 'Chidori age and strength, he was at the Chunin level. Therefore, it can be deduced that a Chunin's Chakra is equivalent to two A-Rank Ninjutsu.

As for Sasuke's final burst of power, unleashing the third Chidori, let's just say it's the protagonist's power spike. Running out of chakra is life-threatening (Kakashi died from chakra exhaustion during the Pain battle).

Rasengan and Chidori Ninjutsu of the same level, requiring roughly the same amount of Chakra, so his seriousness was not fake at all. After all, the protagonist's overpowered life is inexplicable; they are just normal people.

After hearing Uchiha Yoru's solemn warning, Uzuki Yugao hesitated for a moment. She had already learned so many advanced Ninjutsu, and feeling increasingly guilty, she couldn't help but raise her head and weakly say, "Lord Yoru, if this Ninjutsu will cause you trouble, then I won't learn it."

"So pretentious!" Seeing Uzuki Yugao's pitiful appearance, Yūhi Kurenai's eyes flashed with a cold light. She was furious. Good heavens, it hasn't been long, and these girls are all scheming.

When Uchiha Yoru saw that Uzuki Yugao was about to refuse out of guilt, he immediately put on a serious expression and said, "Alright, these things are none of your concern. This place is a battlefield now. No one can protect you on the battlefield. Only you can survive by using your own strength."

"Uzuki Yugao, you come from a commoner background and are skilled in swordsmanship, often engaging in close combat with your enemies. Similarly, the Mist Ninja are also extremely skilled in swordsmanship. At the same level, men generally have greater strength and stamina than you. In a critical moment, a single A-Rank Ninjutsu without hand seals could save your life."

Although Uchiha Yoru spoke in an extremely curt tone, as if giving an order, the guilt and self-reproach in Uzuki Yugao's heart, with her head bowed, made her feel suffocated. He was worried about his safety, while she herself had approached him with some kind of purpose.

In fact, she was the enemy, a Spy lurking beside him, a heinous female Spy.

After speaking to Uzuki Yugao, regardless of her inner turmoil, Uchiha Yoru turned to look at Yūhi Kurenai and said again in a deep voice, "Kurenai, your Genjutsu is too simplistic. If you encounter a ninja who has a counter to it, your combat power will be greatly reduced. Therefore, you need other methods. You need to practice Taijutsu dodging and Shuriken throwing more. Also, I hope you will never have to use this Ninjutsu in your entire life."

When a Genjutsu ninja uses the A-Rank Ninjutsu Rasengan, it means she has been brought into close combat, which is extremely dangerous.

When the alluring and mature Yūhi Kurenai saw Uchiha Yoru's concern, a slow smile appeared on her lips. After knowing each other for so many years, they could understand each other with just a glance.

"Night, don't worry, I won't hold you back."

With a confident smile, the intellectually beautiful Yūhi Kurenai, though her mind was filled with countless thoughts, knew exactly what kind of person Uchiha Yoru needed by his side.

She had to become strong to become the woman behind him. After all, there was still the Third Hokage's order to monitor her. Thinking of this, Yūhi Kurenai felt a heavy pressure in her heart. She had to become Jōnin, or even stronger, so that she could stand behind Yoru and then she would have the right to say to the Hokage that Yoru was fine and that his love for the village was no less.

"And then there's you, Anko." When Mitarashi Anko was mentioned, the sickly look hidden in Anko eyes made Uchiha Yoru sigh softly. Anko, however, grinned innocently. "Yoru, don't worry, I'll definitely be the first to learn the Rasengan."

As expected, this personality is very much Anko's. Uchiha Yoru also showed a relieved smile, "Anko, your talent lies in your enormous Chakra reserves. I've told you before that you're a Ninjutsu- type ninja. Snake Style Ninjutsu control, Fire Style offers extremely high long-range damage, and the Rasengan perfectly complements your close-combat abilities."

After analyzing the situation of the three women, Uchiha Yoru extended his palm in front of them. A whirlwind-like force rose from his palm, and under his deliberate manipulation, a leaf spun continuously above his palm, faster and faster, until finally a visible blue Chakra sphere appeared.

The calm blue Rasengan spun in his palm, the intense and dense Chakra causing the three women to gasp in amazement. An A-rank, hand seal-less Ninjutsu was definitely Ultimate Technique- level Ninjutsu, extremely precious. They weren't stupid; how could they not know how valuable this Ninjutsu was? Naturally, they cherished this opportunity.

"The Rasengan was inspired by the Tailed Beast Ball by the Fourth Hokage Tailed Beast Ball. Chakra is concentrated in the palm of the hand, flowing in irregular directions and being compressed to form a palm-sized ball of neutral Chakra. Its learning difficulty is among the highest in the A-rank category, and its power is...!"

As he said this, Uchiha Yoru looked at the three women with a confident smile. In front of them, the Rasengan lightly touched the tree. The powerful Chakra friction caused a hole in the tree, and the tree was torn to shreds. With another force, the tree was not only snapped in half, but the powerful force also caused the broken tree stump to spin and fly backward.

With a deafening roar, the immense power shocked the three women. Only after witnessing it firsthand did they realize the true power of the Rasengan, and this wasn't even at full strength.

A smile appeared on Uchiha Yoru's face, and the Rasengan in his palm slowly dissipated into a whirlwind as he withdrew his Chakra.

"In terms of power, anyone with flesh and blood who is hit without any defense will have a hard time surviving. Of course, there are all sorts of strange and varied abilities in the Shinobi World, so you must not be careless."

At this point, Uchiha Yoru seemed to recall the various ninjas in the original story who had taken the ball, and he said with a solemn expression, "I've encountered several ninjas with strange abilities who took this Ninjutsu head-on without any problems. Of course, ordinary ninjas who took it head-on with their bare bodies would either die or be seriously injured."

"Now for the first step," Uchiha Yoruro with a teasing smile, pointing to a basket of balloons, "There's a waterfall here, perfect for filling them with water."

"Place a water-filled balloon in your palm. Use your control to release Chakra through your palm, creating a flow of Chakra using the water balloon. The Chakra gathers and condenses in your palm while rotating, meaning the chakra rotates steadily, thus popping the water balloon."

At the same time, a water-filled sphere appeared in his palm. In front of the three women, Uchiha Yoru demonstrated it directly. The water sphere in his palm began to tremble, and the water inside began to spin rapidly under the influence of Chakra. When the speed of the spin exceeded a certain limit, the water sphere burst with a bang, splashing water everywhere.

"It's that simple. Now you can keep practicing."

Uchiha Yoru raised his head and smiled, but froze the next moment as the splashing water from the bursting water sphere wet the chests of the three women who were looking closer, revealing their barely visible outlines.

The water balloon burst, wetting the clothes and revealing the faint outlines of three pairs of water balloons!

Mitarashi Anko truly lives up to her reputation as the second Tsunade; at such a young age, she already possesses a voluptuous figure. Yūhi Kurenai, on the other hand, has a perfect balance, as if any more would be too much or too little—just the right size.

Uzuki Yugao, perhaps due to her commoner background, seemed to be slightly less nutritious than the other two, but she gave off the visual impression of a firm, unripe peach, feeling as if she could be held in one hand.

"Well, you guys focus on your training, I'm going to practice my swordsmanship."

Seeing the awkward scene, Uchiha Yoru almost forgot that the three women were women, and inadvertently wet their clothes.

However, after Uchiha Yoru left awkwardly, the three women exchanged glances, their eyes revealing different emotions.

Mitarashi Anko, like a victorious little princess, proudly tilted her head back, revealing a pair of adorable fangs beneath her grinning face.

"Sister Hong, look, this ball seems a bit small."

Mitarashi Anko, holding a ball, seemed to have grown up, but with her clumsy acting, the outline of her chest made the ball in her hand seem a bit small compared to its size.

Seeing Anko's youthful provocation, Yūhi Kurenai revealed her sophisticated and mature demeanor, confidently chuckling as she picked up a water balloon and shook her head with a smile, saying, "The size depends on your hand, doesn't it? Back in the Ninja Academy, Yoru was completely obsessed with me."

Good grief, upon seeing Yūhi Kurenai's revelation, Mitarashi Anko puffed out her adorable cheeks in anger, revealing her two little fangs in a threatening manner, giving off a wildcat vibe as she glared at Yūhi Kurenai.

"Sister Hong, if I remember correctly, it was you who used your gold necklace back then!"

Before Mitarashi Anko could finish collecting the items, Yūhi Kurenai laughed without any attempt to hide her feelings, saying, "Yes, Yoru once said that either I would support him, or he would support me. It seems I won't have to worry about that in the future."

With her eyes half-closed, Yūhi Kurenai revealed the demeanor of a caring older sister, which immediately made Mitarashi Anko snort coldly in anger. Uzuki Yugao, standing to the side, lowered her head and became the person with the lowest presence. She slowly took out a water ball, found a shady spot under a tree, sat cross-legged, and began to cultivate.

Looking at Yūhi Kurenai and Mitarashi Anko, Uzuki Yugao felt guilty and remorseful, but she also secretly encouraged herself: You are the best. When the Third Hokage about Yoru's love for the village, she will give up everything and stay by Yoru's side to atone for her sins, even if she never gets a title or recognition in this life. It will be her just deserts.

She needs to atone!

Mitarashi Anko is Orochimaru's Disciple Sannin, one of the legendary Sannin. Yūhi Kurenai's father was a renowned Jonin Elite Jonin Genjutsu, inheriting her father's abilities.

Compared to the two, it can be said that Uzuki Yugao has no advantage whatsoever. She is just as beautiful, and more importantly, she has a different social status.

Uzuki Yugao was filled with guilt and self-reproach. She was a Spy who had infiltrated the area and had betrayed his trust. However, he had risked pressure to teach them powerful Ninjutsu, only wanting them to survive. This trust made her feel even more guilty.

Yūhi Kurenai was also heartbroken. She was strong-willed and unwilling to admit defeat, but she carried the trust of the Third Hokage. Although she knew that Yoru was innocent, her motives were no longer pure.

If it were up to Yūhi Kurenai's personality, she would definitely have spoken up in this situation, but it was precisely because of this guilt that she became meek and remorseful.

Neither Yūhi Kurenai nor Uzuki Yugao knew the other's identity. However, Mitarashi Anko, the only one who was innocent and had no ulterior motives, revealed a fighting spirit determined to win.

Mitarashi Anko excitedly practiced the Ninjutsu, holding a water ball and showing her cute little fangs. "The night belongs to me. I'm a genius. I'll be the first to learn this Ninjutsu. The night will definitely praise me."

The thought of being the first to learn Ninjutsu, then smiling and praising her, and stroking her little head, made Mitarashi Anko's face flush red, and she couldn't help but feel excited.

At this moment, Anko was unaware of the changes in her mind. Like a little wildcat eager to please her owner and receive praise and comfort, she was also very fond of sleeping next to her owner, smelling the familiar scent and hugging the warm body temperature.

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