The First Batch of Seed Golden Elixirs!

Tsukishiro Yuexi brought a boy with an ordinary appearance and introduced him, "Young Master, this child's name is Qing Yan, and he is from the Land of Earth."

Qing Yan knelt on one knee, a posture that seemed to have been practiced many times. Even kneeling halfway, he appeared more stable than most people.

"Qing Yan, are you willing to become my shield?" Akira Kurama looked at the honest-looking boy and made a general judgment. He then asked sincerely.

"If I become your shield, will I be able to eat enough?" Qing Yan looked up at Akira Kurama and asked somewhat dully.

"Yes, and you'll have meat with every meal." Akira Kurama nodded and extended his hand to Qing Yan, "I need your help, become my shield! Qing Yan."

"Okay!" Qing Yan looked at Akira Kurama's outstretched hand and his sincere eyes. He suddenly realized that there was someone in this world who needed him. He reached out and shook Akira Kurama's hand, still saying dully, "Please guide me in the future!"

Akira Kurama smiled happily. He looked at Tsukishiro Yuexi and then at Qing Yan. This was his small team. He didn't know how far they would go in the future, but at least the beginning was good.

Next, Akira Kurama walked to the high platform and looked at the forty-six children present. "I am very happy to see all of you here. My name is Akira Kurama. The Kurama Clan is a famous Konoha clan. We were once invincible on the battlefield! But that is all in the past... Now, I have a dream. I hope the Kurama Clan can regain its former glory! I hope everyone present can be happy and joyful in the future! But a happy future needs to be created by all of us. You are the future and pillars of the Kurama Clan, and you will also become the most important force in my hands. I will train you for five years. During these five years, I will advance and retreat with all of you. After five years, I hope everyone present will still be here!"

At this point, Akira Kurama paused deliberately. He looked at the expressions of the children below. Except for the ten children from the Kurama Clan who were excited, the expressions of the other children seemed a bit... blank! Akira Kurama thought for a moment, perhaps it was because these children hadn't developed a sense of belonging to the Kurama Clan yet. In this case, no matter how brilliant his speech was, it wouldn't be very useful!

If only he had Naruto's "talk no jutsu" right now!

Akira Kurama complained inwardly and sighed, "Let us strive together, everyone!"

The next day, Akira Kurama, Tsukishiro Yuexi, and Qing Yan went to the Ninja Academy together. Although the Kurama Clan was not as powerful as before, they could still arrange a few attendants for the heir of the main family. Uchiha Itachi didn't have any special reaction to Akira Kurama's entourage, after all, in his heart, there was only his younger brother!

During their time at the academy, Tsukishiro Yuexi's "academic mode" was unstoppable. Ninjutsu, taijutsu, combat, etc. In the entire grade, only Uchiha Itachi could compete with her. Akira Kurama, on the other hand, played to the weaknesses of the Kurama Clan, making himself appear almost incapable of any taijutsu. Qing Yan was the opposite. He had no talent in ninjutsu or genjutsu, but he had beast-like intuition in taijutsu. Compared to Rock Lee, Qing Yan's fighting style was a typical exchange of injuries for injuries, relying on defense!

A year later, the Kurama Clan finally gathered the materials for the first batch of Seed Golden Elixirs. After failing twice, Akira Kurama finally succeeded, producing a total of five Seed Golden Elixirs: Indestructible Golden Body, Illusory Bubbles, Scorched Earth, Verdant Growth, and Sky and Water Blend.

Looking at the five beans of different colors placed before him, Koji Kurama was extremely excited. He looked at Akira Kurama and asked, "What abilities do these five seeds have?"

"These five seeds represent five different abilities, which are somewhat similar to Kekkei Genkai in a sense. The ability of Indestructible Golden Body is to metalize the entire body, increasing defense and strength while reducing speed. The ability of Illusory Bubbles is bubble genjutsu and enhanced genjutsu capabilities. It releases countless bubbles, and anyone who touches a bubble falls into a genjutsu. The ability of Scorched Earth is to infuse flames into weapons, increasing attack power, explosive power, and the quality of fire chakra. Verdant Growth is an enhancement for Medical Ninjutsu, and Sky and Water Blend grants the ability to fly and improves the quality of water chakra." Akira Kurama introduced them one by one, and Koji Kurama was overjoyed with each one.

After listening to the introduction, Koji Kurama couldn't help but sigh, "In other words, if used properly, our clan will have five more Elite Jonin level experts!"

"Yes." Akira Kurama nodded. Unfortunately, by the time of Shippuden, Elite Jonin were just slightly stronger cannon fodder. Even Kage-level experts wouldn't dare to be too careless.

"How do you plan to distribute these five?" Koji Kurama asked with feigned casualness.

Akira Kurama thought for a moment and said with a smile, "Qing Yan's physique is suitable for Indestructible Golden Body. The other four can be handled by the Clan Head!"

"Hahaha... Well, Akira, what do you think about Kanon Kurama in the training camp using Illusory Bubbles? This child is from the main family and has good genjutsu talent, but she hasn't awakened her Kekkei Genkai." Koji Kurama said.

"As the Clan Head thinks best." Akira Kurama nodded.

"Well, Scorched Earth is suitable for Taichi Odagiri. This child already has a foundation in swordsmanship." Koji Kurama continued. Akira Kurama thought about it; Taichi Odagiri was indeed a talented young man worth cultivating. Although he was a bit lazy, who told him to be Akira Kurama's subordinate?

"There is a girl in the training camp named Mirai who has talent in Medical Ninjutsu. I saw that she was honest and reliable, so I adopted her as my goddaughter and allowed her to take the Kurama surname. Verdant Growth will be given to this child." Koji Kurama thought for a while and said, slapping his thigh.

"Mirai is indeed a good child!" Akira Kurama nodded in agreement. How could he possibly reveal that Mirai Kurama had become his puppet a year ago?

"Hahaha, Ming Jing is also a good child!" Koji Kurama said with a happy laugh. Finally, his gaze fell on Sky and Water Blend, unsure how to arrange it. Seeing this, Ming Jing said, "Clan Head, why don't we give Sky and Water Blend to Yuexi!"

"Hm? Bloodline Limit users can also use it?!" A glint flashed in Koji Kurama's eyes.

"Theoretically, one needs matching elements to use it. Yuexi's Ice Release Chakra is a combination of Water and Wind Release. Sky and Water Blend is also Water and Wind Release, so I want to try it," Ming Jing said uncertainly.

"Isn't this too risky?" Koji Kurama looked at Tsukishiro Yuexi, who was standing behind Ming Jing.

"Yuexi, are you willing?" Ming Jing turned to look at Tsukishiro Yuexi and asked.

Tsukishiro Yuexi did not hesitate. She knelt on one knee and said, "Yuexi is willing to do anything for Young Master!"

"Don't worry! I won't harm you," Ming Jing said with a slight smile. He pulled Tsukishiro Yuexi up and whispered in her ear.

"Yes..." Tsukishiro Yuexi's pretty face flushed slightly, and she responded softly.

"If that's the case, then it's decided! Clan Head." Ming Jing looked at Koji Kurama again, his expression as calm as ever.

Qing Yan lay flat on the bed. Ming Jing and Tsukishiro Yuexi stood beside him. Ming Jing held a golden pill, the size of a broad bean, in his hand. He looked at Qing Yan and asked, "Are you ready?"

"Bring it on!" Qing Yan nodded firmly. He had waited a year for this day. Even if it was a one-in-nine chance of survival, he had to try. For the past year, Ming Jing had given him the trust and help of a comrade. He hoped he could truly be of help to him.

"It might hurt a little, so bear with it." Ming Jing handed the pill to Qing Yan. Qing Yan didn't hesitate and directly swallowed it without even chewing. Five minutes later, Qing Yan's forehead began to sweat. The child gripped the edge of the bed, his fingernails digging into the wood, yet he didn't make a sound. Time seemed to slow down even further. Qing Yan felt as if metal rods were drilling into his veins, the pain making him wish he could just pass out.

Seeing Qing Yan's veins bulging and his skin turning red, Ming Jing, fearing that the shield he had painstakingly chosen would die, quickly commanded, "Yuexi, freeze Qing Yan!"

"Yes! Ice Release? Ice Coffin!" Tsukishiro Yuexi thrust out a palm, and an ice coffin encased Qing Yan. After being sealed by Yuexi's ice, Qing Yan's skin slowly returned to its normal color.

Time passed unknowingly for a day. Qing Yan's Consciousness finally returned to his body. He struggled to open his eyes and first saw Ming Jing's relieved expression.

"Welcome back, Qing Yan!" Ming Jing offered a warm smile, his tone relaxed.

"Young Master, from now on, I can finally truly be your shield!" Qing Yan grinned, his voice hoarse.

"Indeed! From now on, my safety will be entrusted to you, Qing Yan." Ming Jing nodded.