Kekkei Genkai

Kekkei Genkai

The next day, Xu Fan did not go to the Ninja Academy.

Although the new check-in mission had a three-day time limit, the thought of a new check-in reward made Xu Fan unable to contain his excitement.

Danzo had already made up his mind to get rid of him.

After this failure, he might very well return soon enough.

If assassination did not work, he might choose methods such as poisoning instead.

Check-in rewards, meanwhile, were the simplest and most direct way to grow stronger.

Before long, Xu Fan changed into a clean set of clothes, left the Senju Clan compound, and headed straight for the Konoha Building.

The check-in mission required him to remain in the Hokage's office for ten seconds before he could receive the reward. As long as he had a suitable excuse, the Third Hokage naturally would not become suspicious.

"But then again, how could anyone possibly suspect that I have a check-in assistant?"

Xu Fan could not help grumbling inwardly as he arrived at the Konoha Building.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was not only the Third Hokage, but also one of Konoha's strongest ninja.

Thus, the guards here were not particularly strict—at least on the surface. When someone questioned him, Xu Fan merely responded calmly, saying that he had an urgent matter to report to the Third Hokage.

Combined with the Senju Clan crest, the guards did not drive him away.

Of course, the most basic procedures still had to be followed. For example, this guard had to lead Xu Fan to the Third Hokage's office.

"Phew..."

Xu Fan took a deep breath. So far, everything had gone smoothly. All that remained was to enter the Hokage's office and complete the check-in.

As for Danzo, no matter how deranged he was, he could not possibly lie in wait for him in a place like this.

Before long, the guard led Xu Fan to the door of the Hokage's office, knocked on it, and explained Xu Fan's purpose.

"Why is he here..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned. At this hour, Xu Fan should have been attending the Ninja Academy.

"Come in."

Less than three breaths later, Hiruzen Sarutobi gave the order for Xu Fan to enter.

"Hello, Lord Hokage."

The moment Xu Fan saw Hiruzen Sarutobi, he greeted him.

To be honest, Xu Fan did not want to come to a place like this either, but the check-in location had been set here.

Congratulations, Host. You have successfully arrived at the check-in location. Check-in officially begins!

Leaving midway will be regarded as a failed check-in!

Progress bar activated!

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Hearing that familiar voice beside his ear, Xu Fan finally relaxed.

"What is it?" Hiruzen Sarutobi clasped his hands together, propped his elbows on the desk, and leaned forward. As he questioned Xu Fan, his expression also signaled for the guard to leave.

Xu Fan nodded, but did not speak. He waited until the guard behind him closed the office door, then took a few more steps forward.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was extremely patient. Seeing that Xu Fan remained silent, he had no intention of urging him.

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In the exceptionally quiet room, Xu Fan successfully completed this check-in.

Congratulations, Host. Check-in successful!

Reward obtained: Kekkei Genkai—Wood Release!

Upon hearing the mission reward, Xu Fan suddenly felt a sharp pain surge through his body, as though his flesh and blood had been torn apart and then reassembled.

However, the sensation came quickly and vanished just as quickly.

Before Xu Fan could even grit his teeth and endure it, the pain had disappeared without a trace.

Even his entire body felt much lighter.

"Wood Release..."

Xu Fan swallowed, his mood soaring.

Although he was a member of the Senju Clan, possessed Chakra reserves on Hashirama's level, and was proficient in five different Chakra nature transformations—

Kekkei Genkai were different. You either had them or you did not.

In truth, a Kekkei Genkai was simply a new ninjutsu created by combining two Chakra nature transformations at the same time.

It could also refer to abilities granted by an organ that differed from those of ordinary people, such as the Uchiha Clan's Sharingan and the Hyuga Clan's Byakugan.

Wood Release, meanwhile, was a new ninjutsu formed by combining the water and earth Chakra nature transformations.

But this was not something that anyone who mastered both water and earth attributes could accomplish.

For instance, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kakashi Hatake were both proficient in all five Chakra attributes.

Yet neither of them could use Wood Release.

That was why Xu Fan's excitement upon receiving this reward was beyond words.

Most importantly...

He had obtained the First Hokage's Wood Release by checking in at the Hokage's office.

Looking at it from another angle, if the next check-in location was the Uchiha Compound, would he obtain the Sharingan?

What about the Hyuga Compound?

Or Might Guy's home?

However, just like the previous times, no new check-in mission was issued after he completed the check-in.

It seemed that his check-in assistant would only trigger at certain points.

"Xu?" Seeing that Xu Fan had yet to speak, Hiruzen Sarutobi could not help prompting him.

"Ah."

Only after hearing Hiruzen's voice did Xu Fan temporarily rein in his thoughts. Then he explained that he had changed his name to Senju Xu Fan.

It had to be said, this left Hiruzen Sarutobi with a face full of black lines.

You were assassinated by Root yesterday, yet you came here first thing this morning just to tell him that you wanted to change your name?

And this so-called name change was nothing more than adding Fan?

What was the point?!

"The character Fan is meant to remind me not to forget my original intentions. Even if I gain great power, I am still only an ordinary person among the countless masses."

Xu Fan took a deep breath and used the same line he had used to fool Naruto to fool the Hokage.

Hiruzen Sarutobi: "???"

The moment he realized Xu Fan was standing outside his office, countless possibilities had run through his mind.

For example, Xu Fan might be worried that Root would try to assassinate him again and had come seeking his protection.

Or perhaps he had come to file a complaint and demand that Danzo be punished.

Or maybe he wanted an explanation.

Yet he never expected that Xu Fan's first words would be about changing his name!

He simply did not take Root—or Danzo—seriously at all!

Just as expected of you!

For a moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi could not help leaning back tactically.

"You came here just for this?"

"Yes, of course." Xu Fan nodded without hesitation, indicating that this truly was a very important matter.

After all, it was strange for one person to use two names. It was better to combine them.

That made things convenient!

"There's one more thing."

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally sighed in relief, feeling that this was more normal.

"Third Hokage."

Xu Fan said with a serious expression, "I want to graduate from the Ninja Academy early."

"Hm?" Hiruzen Sarutobi instantly furrowed his brow.

"There's nothing left there for me to learn." Xu Fan said with a determined expression.