Young Master, Please Become Hokage

The people or forces involved behind the scenes are the real key.

"What I want you to do is find out who the mastermind is... if possible..."

A sharp glint flashed in Danzō's eyes.

Akira Sarutobi understood.

Killing the mastermind was the ultimate goal.

"Understood."

Seeing Akira Sarutobi accept the mission so readily, without even asking what to do if the mastermind held a high position or wielded great power, Danzō was very satisfied.

In his opinion, Anbu ninjas... true ninjas... should have that kind of awareness.

Investigation, sneak attacks, assassinating key figures—these had always been the main themes of the Anbu.

If one hesitated because the other party held a high position or great power, then the Anbu would lose its purpose.

"I will send a contact person to get in touch with you..."

Danzō stated the specific meeting location, and once there, someone would naturally make contact.

"Now, I am convinced that the Anbu is indeed the place you should be..."

Danzō stood up.

"Anbu assessment missions are usually carried out in pairs. Coincidentally... this time, you and Ino Yamanaka can act together... Go..."

A moment later, Akira Sarutobi, who had just received his Anbu assessment mission, walked out of the dark Anbu office with Ino Yamanaka.

The two immediately set off, heading for the eastern coast of the Land of Fire.

Due to the previous mission in the Land of Whirlpools, this was their second time traveling this route, and they were quite familiar with it.

Once they were out of Konoha, Ino Yamanaka spoke, "Young Master, I have a feeling something is fishy about this mission..."

"Anbu missions are usually clandestine."

Akira Sarutobi nodded.

"Many common sense rules don't apply to the Anbu."

A new world was beckoning him.

No... Akira Sarutobi, who had seen the warmth and coldness of human relationships in his previous life, didn't believe a truly new world awaited him.

The light and darkness of human nature existed in every world.

"It will take two days to reach our destination... We have two opportunities to rest."

Holding the scroll Orochimaru had given him, Akira Sarutobi felt a surge of eagerness.

He could use the rest periods to train in this Taijutsu, improve his strength, and increase his chances of success in the assessment mission.

"Who could the mastermind be?" Ino Yamanaka murmured.

Within the Land of Fire, besides the violent ninja group Konoha Village, there was an independent ninja squad that served the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.

"I hope it's not those guys..."

Akira Sarutobi shook his head and quickened his pace.

Chapter Twenty-One: New Power - Powerful Taijutsu

Under the brilliant starry sky.

A campfire flickered gently.

Akira Sarutobi gazed up at the stars, lost in thought.

Ten hours had passed since they left the village.

Running continuously for such a long time, even ninjas needed to rest.

Ever since arriving in this world, Akira Sarutobi had been struggling between life and death. Only during these lulls could he find a moment of peace to observe the stars.

Tonight, the moon was as large as a disc.

The palm-sized bright moon felt somewhat ethereal.

The moon in this world was completely different from his previous life.

"In my previous life, the moon was 300,000 kilometers away from Earth... Judging by the size of the moon in this world, it's probably only 100,000 kilometers away, or even closer..."

He shook his head, dispelling the fleeting bewilderment within him.

Regaining his composure, Akira Sarutobi walked to the side and assumed a stance.

He recalled the Taijutsu described in the scroll Orochimaru had given him.

According to the official databook, the "Book of Battle," when this Taijutsu was trained to its extreme, it could even send Choji, whose body became as massive as a mountain, flying.

This was a Taijutsu that unleashed overwhelming violence with astonishing physical strength, like an enraged Rakshasa.

A body tempered through a thousand trials was the weapon to defeat and crush enemies.

Of course, this Taijutsu isn't just about brute force; it also features a variety of intricate techniques. Depending on the destructive power and the situation, the Taijutsu is divided into six forms.

They are named... Rising Knee, Shoulder Charge, Crushing Palm, Rising Strike Palm, Pressing Palm, and Rock Smash.

When combined with Jirobō's "Cursed Seal: State Two" or the Sarutobi Clan's Innate Divine Strength, it can deliver a fatal blow in a single strike.

"Hoo..."

Exhaling a breath of stale air, Akira Sarutobi, having finished his recollection, began his Taijutsu training.

With his sharp mind and photographic memory, images of all the movements appeared before Akira Sarutobi's eyes.

"Crushing Palm!"

His five fingers formed into a claw, and he slammed them forward forcefully.

The air exploded with a bang, and vibrations rippled through the area.

This move can be used in close combat or unleashed from a distance.

While its range isn't as great as the Hyuga Clan's Eight Trigrams Vacuum Palm, nor is its execution as swift, it makes up for it with sheer brutality.

In the original story, Jirobō used this very technique to block Choji's Needle-Like Animal Path with his body, taking no damage.

"Pressing Palm!"

Akira Sarutobi lowered his body, changing his stance and pressing down with his right palm.

A booming sound erupted, and the ground instantly cracked. Spiderweb-like fissures spread across it before the earth collapsed with a roar.

This move can be used to finish off a weakened enemy or slam them forcefully to the ground.

"Rising Knee!"

Akira Sarutobi sharply raised his knee, the air whistling.

This move is similar to a knee strike in Muay Thai.

It fully utilizes the power of the lower body, concentrating all its energy into a single point, making it a potent killing technique.

"Rising Strike Palm!"

His body rotated slightly as his arm struck upwards, raising it above his head.

This move is akin to the Shoryuken from fighting games.

It uses the rotational force of the body to unify the entire being, breaking free from any restraints.

As the saying goes, all martial arts originate from the Shoryuken; when in doubt, use the Shoryuken.

This is not only an anti-air technique but also a versatile move capable of overcoming any predicament.

"Shoulder Charge!"

Akira Sarutobi kept his body and arms close to his sides, exerting force with his shoulder, similar to the Iron Mountain Break in ancient martial arts.

Jirobō used this move to send Choji flying with a single charge.

It also resembles a famous move from his previous life; due to its flashy and powerful execution, it's nicknamed "Ji Ni Tai Mei."

"Rock Smash!"

As Akira Sarutobi's bones popped and cracked throughout his body.

The final move of this Taijutsu, and the only one that can seamlessly connect all the previous techniques while exercising every part of the body, was unleashed.

This move allows the user to gather the strength of all the muscles and Chakra in their body to deliver an unbelievable blow.

In principle, it's similar to Tsunade's immense strength, but unlike her brute force that primarily relies on Chakra, this technique incorporates both physical and Chakra power, making it a hybrid move.

The most powerful strike was unleashed.

The air roared like thunderclap on a clear day.

With unparalleled might, even a mere air-swing of this simple, primal straight-punch unleashed unimaginable power.

"Is this the Taijutsu that Lord Orochimaru gave Young Master?"

Ino Yamanaka sat by the campfire, curiously observing her Young Master's training.

The intensity of the techniques before her surpassed any Taijutsu she had ever known.

The air was filled with intermittent bangs and pops.

Watching her Young Master train tirelessly, drenched in sweat, Ino Yamanaka felt a genuine sense of admiration.

Her excellent sensory abilities allowed her to clearly feel Akira Sarutobi's body radiating immense Chakra heat, like a blazing furnace, growing stronger in the process.

His "Jonin" aptitude, combined with the Sarutobi Clan bloodline.

Allowed Akira Sarutobi to train continuously.

Unlike students in the Ninja Academy or Genin, who would tire out after a short period of training.

This unprecedented secret Taijutsu brought about unprecedented growth.

Akira Sarutobi could feel his chakra growing, his body's muscles being strengthened with every passing moment.

An hour later...

Ino Yamanaka felt a bit sleepy.

Two hours later...

Ino Yamanaka reminded her Young Master that it was time to rest. But Akira Sarutobi heard nothing, completely immersed in the world of his training.

Under the night vision of his right eye, the intensity of his own chakra radiation was rapidly increasing.

This visualized growth deeply fascinated Akira Sarutobi.

Three hours later...

Akira Sarutobi had roughly mastered this Taijutsu. Every movement was incredibly precise, as if he had practiced it tens of thousands of times.

Four hours later...

BOOM!

A thunderous sound exploded across the night plains like a clap of thunder.

It was the sound of Akira Sarutobi's fists whistling through the air.

BOOM BOOM BOOM...!!

Another series of sounds followed.

Akira Sarutobi took a step forward. Just the act of stepping caused the ground to tremble.

Underneath his feet, which had already exposed the rock, the stones cracked and exploded outwards.

After a cloud of dust billowed up, Ino Yamanaka started coughing, choked by the dust. She quickly yelled, "Stop... Young Master... please stop this..."

"Hoo..."