The Hokage's Kekkei Genkai

Along the way.

The Genji was pondering why Hiruzen Sarutobi would allow these Kirigakure geniuses to be stationed at the Ninja Academy as sparring partners for the children, agreeing to exchange intelligence with Kirigakure for such a low price...

Do you want to keep these geniuses to yourself?

It's unlikely.

Konoha had just conducted a special military operation against Kusagakure, and even though they held the moral high ground, it still aroused the vigilance and suspicion of the other Great Hidden Village. If they were to forcibly abduct all the young geniuses from Kirigakure...

Compared to the backlash on reputation, it's definitely not worth the loss.

In the Shinobi World, there are many villages that hate each other, but they all have one thing in common.

They all coveted Konoha's land, and were also wary of Konoha's powerful Senju and Uchiha clans...

No Hidden Village could resist the temptation to plunder Konoha.

Therefore, in Genji's view, Konoha's so-called peaceful stance was also a way to protect its own disguise...

After all, every time Shinobi World War breaks out, the first thing all the Hidden Village do is to besiege Konoha.

If Konoha can hold out, and the fragile alliance begins to crumble, then they will be embroiled in a chaotic melee.

This happened the first two times, and it will probably happen again...

Therefore, after much deliberation, considering the internal strife between Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo, and the chaotic power struggle within the Konoha Committee Member, Genji finally reached a conclusion...

Hiruzen Sarutobi is using ninjas from other Hidden Village to embellish his image as Hokage!

The war against Kusagakure was also a necessary external venting of pent-up internal conflicts...

Logically, it all makes sense, which is why they would make such a losing deal with Kirigakure...

Based on this, Genji did not intend to have these Kirigakure geniuses do any extra work, such as gathering intelligence.

If it gets returned, that would be a huge loss...

Hizashi Hyuga's Byakugan left a deep impression on Genji.

He didn't believe that the geniuses of Kirigakure could escape Hizashi- ray vision.

Ninja Academy.

Before the Genji.

Terumi Mei, Kisame, Yuki, and Kaguya Kimimaro stood in a row, listening to his instructions.

"After discussion, it has been decided that you will remain in Konoha for a year to carry out a one-year exchange mission."

"During this time, you will be responsible for training the students of the Konoha Ninja Academy in practical combat skills, while Konoha will provide the village with important intelligence..." "The Mizukage will see your contributions."

"Just do your jobs well and don't do anything unnecessary. Report back to the village in a year. The Mizukage attaches great importance to Konoha's intelligence gathering on other Hidden Village."

"You'd better work harder! If Konoha is dissatisfied with you, it's tantamount to interfering with the Mizukage!"

Genji said in a deep voice.

Terumi Mei, Kisame, and the others exchanged bewildered glances.

They didn't say that when they came.

The plan was to give the Konoha geniuses a taste of their own medicine, so why did they just leave them here?

Still one year!

Not only that, but they also need to cooperate with Konoha?

They don't even need to do intelligence or espionage work...

"Is this an exile for us?"

Kaguya Kimimaro rubbed his temples, his voice low; he hadn't yet recovered from Uchiha Hono's "Flying Thunder God Thousand-Slicing Execution." Genji narrowed his eyes dangerously.

"This is for the greater Kirigakure! The Kaguya Clan and the Hyuga Clan will communicate on behalf of their respective villages. We should feel honored to serve the Mizukage."

Kaguya Kimimaro sighed helplessly.

He used to only laugh maniacally, but in less than an hour since arriving in Konoha, his madness has subsided slightly... He wants to go back to Kirigakure!

In Kirigakure, even the most ruthless ninjas fight with swords and use Taijutsu) to engage in combat...

They play with real weapons, and although they're foul-mouthed, they generally don't go for the kill right away...

Who else is like Uchiha Hono, who not only launches sneak attacks but also tries to kill people?

In the illusion, his arm was repeatedly severed countless times, the pain incredibly realistic, almost indistinguishable from reality... "We will do our best for Lord Mizukage!"

Terumi Mei said loudly, "Please don't worry!"

This task was actually not bad for her...

Terumi Mei was very interested in Konoha's bustling commerce, treating it like a trip abroad...

"Snow," standing to the side, nodded and said, "As you command, Genji."

For "Snow," whose entire clan had been persecuted, anywhere was better than returning to the Bloody Mist Village.

Only Kisame nodded silently.

Currently, he is still a Iron-Blooded Kirigakure Ninja, holding extremely high expectations for the village.

In his view, although the Third Mizukage was killing some of his own people, as Genji said, it was like Scraping Bone to Remove Poison; once he returned, there would definitely be significant changes...

While on a mission in Konoha, I could avoid seeing and worrying about the village, and then I could enjoy the improved Kirigakure when I returned.

"Very good..."

"Take this money and use it..." Genji took out a stack of banknotes and distributed them to the four people:

"An agreement has been reached with the Hokage regarding accommodations; you will be provided with accommodations within the Uchiha clan's territory."

Kaguya Kimimaro felt a sudden, involuntary pain in her arm, and her face turned somewhat bitter.

"I'm warning you, Kimimaro, the mission has changed..."

"Do not harm Konoha Ninja. You must display the majesty of Kirigakure while also feigning friendliness..."

"But remember, Kirigakure and Konoha are not necessarily friends forever!" Genji's voice was low and hoarse.

However, he only gave a warning.

Genji didn't think these four would like Konoha, and even if they did...

You have to think about your family too, right?

Kaguya Kimimaro, Terumi Mei, and "Yuki" are all examples of people who can run away but can't hide.

The remaining Kisame were people that Genji trusted.

"Alright, get ready to go in. I'll personally write your promotion reports a year from now to celebrate your achievements!"

With a wave of his hand, Genji walked into the Ninja Academy.

Upon entering, he was quite surprised.

Why is the Konoha Ninja Academy so big?

Compared to Kirigakure, its configuration and facilities can only be described as luxurious and extravagant...

"Hiruzen Sarutobi is quite something... No wonder he fought so badly in the Second Shinobi World War, fought so much with Danzo, and even managed to divide power, yet he still managed to sit in the Hokage position."

"So you know how to make money!"

"Knowing how to make money is great; they're rolling in wealth, I can't help but want to take a bite..."

The Genji's eyes gleamed.

For a "shadow" character, being good at making money is certainly impressive...

However, if it cannot be converted into combat power, then it is meaningless.

The saying "While the neighbor hoards grain, I hoard guns" perfectly encapsulates the reality of the relationship between Kirigakure and Konoha in Genji's mind.

"Hiruzen Sarutobi doesn't understand one principle, unlike us in Kirigakure, where we've been fighting amongst ourselves for decades, from the Second to now..."

"A village where morale is low, even with ample military equipment, may not be able to unleash even half its full potential..." Genji thought to himself. This was a lesson Kirigakure learned over the years.

No matter how many Kekkei Genkai, Ninja Sword, or suitable Tailed Beast you have, it's all for nothing if you can't create a cohesive whole.

It wasn't that the Genji was short-sighted.

Rather, it's the seemingly scattered yet actually concentrated framework of Konoha, combined with Danzo's skillful and masterful acting...

Coupled with the inertia of the original Kirigakure mindset, Genji strategist from the Warring States Period fell into a highly self-contained logical misjudgment. "The Uchiha even dares to call Hiruzen Sarutobi' brother,' how interesting!"

"They're openly using force against ninjas from other villages, but the Uchiha Clan can't possibly have that level of trust in Konoha. This is a huge provocation against the Hokage's Authority..."

"Hiruzen Sarutobi was Senju Tobirama's apprentice, and he would never dare to relinquish power to the Uchiha. So the truth is that the Uchiha Clan is no longer under his control..." Genji found another piece of irrefutable evidence that Konoha would fall into internal strife.

This argument is logically sound, stemming from stereotypes about Senju Tobirama and the Uchiha.

There are also misunderstandings about Hiruzen Sarutobi...

The Genji hadn't expected that Hiruzen Sarutobi always referred to himself as the First disciple within the village, only occasionally mentioning Tobirama...

"Ninjas who indulge in pleasure and live too comfortably may appear to be elite soldiers, but they will be exposed on the battlefield because they have never experienced the pressure of life and death."

Genji surveyed the equipment at the Ninja Academy, feeling increasingly pleased.

The Ninja Academy students all had smiles on their faces...

What an absurd situation! They have absolutely no sense of responsibility or awareness as ninjas...

If you encounter a powerful ninja on the battlefield, wouldn't the pressure drive you to the brink of collapse?

After the Third Mizukage finished reorganizing the internal affairs, Genji made up his mind.

He was determined to persuade the Mizukage to betray Konoha and seize the initiative before all the Hidden Village!

Looting is also a long-standing tradition of Kirigakure.

Hozuki Gengetsu and Mu perished together, all for a little spoils of war...

What Genji didn't know was...

The Ninja Academy students of Konoha face a severe test every two months on average, the source of which is a certain blond-haired guy who doesn't want to reveal his Flying Thunder God Yellow-Hair... Minato even plans to use a dagger instead of lipstick, striving to give the Ninja Academy Elite the most realistic experience, feeling the cool sensation of a blade slicing through the hair on their necks. Doing so will also help him control the accuracy of his Flying Thunder God teleportation; he must be precise in his hand.

So when Minato comes to the Ninja Academy again, Tsunade will accompany him.

Even if you make a mistake, as long as you don't disembowel yourself or rupture your internal organs, there shouldn't be any major problems.

And now there's another one: "Aosui"...

The children at the Ninja Academy love to laugh, not only because they now enjoy better material conditions.

Sometimes it's a necessary release after accumulating too much stress...

"Lord Hokage, you've arrived."

"To be honest, while these children may not be considered the most outstanding in Kirigakure, they are all highly skilled. Accompanying your village's Ninja Academy students in combat is quite easy for them!"

Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi approaching, Genji smiled broadly.

He had already foreseen the future of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Konoha's defeat...

"How about we skip the exchange and let them showcase their skills instead?"

Genji lowered his voice:

"Otherwise, it would be unsightly, and it's also for the sake of your Authority. I presume you are the principal of the Ninja Academy..."

"I have already instructed them to focus on serving Konoha and we will not contact them. However, I would appreciate it if the Lord Hokage could have Kaguya and Hyuga maintain communication as our intelligence bridge."

Hiruzen Sarutobi blinked.

He always felt that Genji was thinking some very impolite things.

But I didn't pay much attention to it.

Hiruzen Sarutobi could guess the thoughts of the Konoha ninja, after all, he was familiar with them...

But what the mentally ill person from another village is thinking is a bit of a challenge for him.

Ninjas generally possess a beautiful mental state, but their neuroticism and paranoia take many forms...

Especially among the ancient artifacts from the Warring States Period, it is easier for a master of madness to emerge.

"Of course, of course!"

As soon as Hiruzen Sarutobi appeared, he was greeted with cheers from the students of the Ninja Academy. The children rushed over, jumping and Hokage to greet the Hokage, and some even raised their hands to cheer.

"As expected, he enjoys doing these pointless tasks..."

"With the situation so dire, you're still trying to fool the little devils to prove you've won people's hearts..." Genji began his analysis again.

In his logic, the indulgence of the Uchiha, the division of power among Konoha Committee Member, and Danzo's attitude had already sealed Hiruzen Sarutobi's precarious Hokage position.

Everything else is just a facade!

"The village and Kirigakure have signed an agreement for exchange."

"These four Kirigakure Ninja will be living and interacting with everyone at the Ninja Academy from now on."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said leisurely, "Everyone, please welcome him!"

The ninja students hesitated; they weren't the naive and innocent girls that Genji had imagined.

On the contrary, in the advanced courses at the Ninja Academy...

Several Nara Clan elders analyzed the situation in the Shinobi World for their children and explained the ins and outs of the Shinobi World War, so the children's understanding of ninjas from other villages was quite accurate.

Of course, this also subtly boosts the Hokage's reputation and tells children how precious life in Konoha is...

The applause was quite loud.

After all, it was Hiruzen Sarutobi's request.

Danzo silently beside Hiruzen Sarutobi.

He was pondering why Hiruzen had made that promise to the Uchiha...

At first, he didn't understand.

Shouldn't Uchiha Madara have been killed with a single blow? Even the First Hokage emphasized before his death that this should not be done.

But that's Uchiha Madara!

Besides, wouldn't it be easier to suppress the Uchiha?

Danzo couldn't understand what Hiruzen Sarutobi and Senju Tobirama were going to do together...

By merging Madara's name into the Will of Fire, Madara's will would be completely dissolved within the Uchiha, with no possibility of revival. Interestingly, Danzo suddenly understood this, much like the Genji's imagined scenario...

"I see, this is just empty promises to the Uchiha Clan!"

"Let them be like donkeys on a millstone, endlessly chasing after a carrot they can never reach..."

"When the time is right is up to Hiruzen!"

Having "figured this out," Danzo his tongue in amazement.

As expected of a man who inherited his teacher's will, his cunning even surpasses that of the Darkness of the Shinobi!

Terumi Mei and the others stood in the middle of the Training Ground and bowed to the students of the Konoha Ninja Academy.

Terumi Mei is two or three years older than Kakashi and the others.

Kisame is the same, but his special Merfolk bloodline makes him look like an adult...

When he was a child, telling others his age would always elicit suspicious looks from them.

As for "Snow" and Kaguya Kimimaro, they are both around fourteen or fifteen years old.

"I have a lot of Chakra and I'm good at Water Release," Kisame introduced himself in a taciturn manner.

"I possess two Kekkei Genkai, Boil Release and Scorch Release..." Mei Terumi Mei glanced at Genji and, understanding his meaning, said, "Let me demonstrate for everyone..."

Terumi Mei was gathering Chakra.

A small amount of white mist was exhaled from its mouth, and as soon as the mist touched the ground, it emitted a corrosive acidic substance.

Immediately, the white mist in Terumi Mei's mouth turned into an orange-red liquid, still exhibiting extremely strong corrosive properties.

"So strong..."

Kakashi's eyes narrowed. He didn't care about Scorch Release, but Boil Release was a bit scary.

Within a confined space, the destructive power of Boil Release increases exponentially.

Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes, a smile playing on his lips.

This is why he wanted to keep these Kirigakure geniuses in Konoha.

Kirigakure is renowned for its Kekkei Genkai, so the geniuses who come to Konoha for exchanges have a high probability of possessing Kekkei Genkai.

Didn't we see two right away?

"This Chakra composition... Boil Release is fire and water, Scorch Release is fire and earth..."

"The ratio is roughly three to one, Chakra is constructed in a grid-like fusion..." In Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes, the composition of Boil Release and Scorch Release seemed to be visible.

He was gradually analyzing the proportions of Chakra and the methods of fusing them together.

It's okay if you miss it once; you can go back to the office and watch it slowly with the Crystal Ball.

Hiruzen Sarutobi even developed a "recording" function for the Crystal Ball Technique...

"I possess the Ice Release Kekkei Genkai."

Snow bowed slightly and said, "Please take care of me!"

With a flick of his wrist, an icicle shot up from the ground.

Hiruzen Sarutobi.

What he's been sensing lately is the fusion of water Wind Nature Chakra...

Upon witnessing "Snow's" Ice Release, Hiruzen Sarutobi instantly found a point of reference for his understanding of the fusion of water and Wind Nature Chakra, a point that had previously been difficult to advance.

"I got it..." Hiruzen Sarutobi his fingers.

A little frost appeared on the fingertip, but No-Man noticed.

"I possess the bloodline limit of the Shikotsumyaku Kekkei Genkai..." Kaguya Kimimaro pulled a bone from her shoulder, intending to enjoy the fear of the Ninja Academy students. However, he was surprised to find that Kakashi and the others looked normal, only somewhat surprised.

This is because Orochimaru came to teach the Ninja Academy students last week.

In order to teach the children a valuable lesson so that they wouldn't be fooled by some strange Ninjutsu in the future, Orochimaru still demonstrated his skill of "snakes spitting me, I spitting snakes."

Even the combined attacks of dozens of Ninja Academy Elite couldn't inflict any effective damage on him.

This is Ninjutsu that makes people lose their composure.

However, Orochimaru's charismatic explanations helped dispel the children's negative impressions...

These Ninjutsu were used for the sake of Konoha! Lord Orochimaru didn't want this to happen either!

"Lord Hokage, please take care of our Kirigakure ninja. We will send someone to pick them up in a year..."

Genji nodded in satisfaction and bid farewell to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

The Ninja Academy students also gathered around, commenting on the traces left by Boil Release, Ice Release, and Scorch Release.

The beautiful Ice Release also particularly interested the children.

"The Ice Release, formed by the fusion of two Chakra natures, is indeed more powerful than the ordinary Five Releases..."

Asuma gazed at the icicle, his expression serious.

"It combines the piercing power of Wind Release with the defensive capabilities of Water Release. Even Father couldn't achieve that; he could only replace the fusion of attributes with a composite Ninjutsu." "Indeed, Sharingan can't replicate Kekkei Genkai Ninjutsu..." Obito and Shisui also joined in, their One-Tomoe Sharingan on the user. It's worth mentioning...

Because Obito constantly boasted about his Sharingan, claiming he was the superior younger brother of "Aosui," even the good-natured Shisui was angered enough to awaken his Sharingan...

Senju Tobirama also activated his Two-Tomoe Sharingan, gazing at the traces left by these three Kekkei Genkai.

He didn't feel threatened, just a little disappointed.

Just as some ninjas, no matter how powerful, cannot master the Flying Thunder God Technique...

Although Senju Tobirama possessed all seven Chakra natures, he was unable to fuse them.

Sometimes, a person's talent cannot be surpassed through hard work...

"Looks like everyone's really interested in Ice Release..."

With a thought, Hiruzen Sarutobi Earth Flow forward with a chuckle.

Although it snows occasionally in Konoha, large ice sculptures are rarely seen.

Especially since Ice Release creations are exceptionally translucent, it's understandable that they attract attention.

"Everyone's been training really hard lately..."

"There's nothing we can do, Father. That Yellow-Hair said he's going to give us a real combat exercise next month!" Asuma sighed, saying worriedly, "We can only work overtime to figure out a solution, but thankfully, we have Brother Aosui here!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed heartily, "Kid, don't call me 'Yellow-Hair' in front of me, you have to call me Minato- senpai..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi punched Asuma on the head.

"Understood, Father..." Asuma said sullenly.

"Children, you've been working hard in your cultivation lately..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a smile, "Would you like to have a blast at the Ice Paradise?"

"Yes!" the Ninja Academy students responded enthusiastically to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Meanwhile, "Snow" turned pale.

Where would he get so much Chakra to create an Ice Playground for so many people to enjoy...?

"Child, don't be nervous. You'll wear yourself out doing this..." Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at "Snow" and said gently. "Snow" felt a sense of relief; he had thought that his first day in Konoha would be filled with ruthless exploitation...

"Now that you've come to Konoha, you must abide by Konoha's rules, but in return, Konoha will take care of you."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said slowly, "You should come along later and get to know the Konoha ninjas. Perhaps you can become good friends."

"Snow" nodded, seemingly puzzled.

Does Konoha even have an ice amusement park?

The Ninja Academy students standing nearby were also somewhat confused, even Senju Tobirama seemed puzzled.

If Hiruzen deliberately did this, it would be a bit too much of a trivial matter...

Hot Spring and Cinema are enough.

"Alright, be careful to lift your feet later, or they'll get cold."

Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a long breath.

Frost spread across the ground from him, instantly covering the surface with a layer of white ice, and extending inch by inch to dozens of meters away.

Hiruzen Sarutobi his hand.

The ice trembled violently, and a giant Ice Slide stretched out from the ground, faintly engraved with the emblem of Konoha.

Swing translucent swing hangs suspended in mid-air, while crisscrossing ice walls form Labyrinth.

An Ice Playground was completed in an instant!

Danzo stared at Hiruzen Sarutobi in disbelief.

Even Senju Tobirama looked on in shock...

When did Hiruzen learn Ice Release?!