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Medical ninjutsu and sealing jutsu.

Both of these disciplines require a great deal of research and practice, especially the former; many medical ninjas only improve gradually through hands-on experience.

The most famous medical ninjas, naturally, go without saying.

Su Yu's level of medical ninjutsu is at most that of a Chunin, which is sufficient for the battlefield.

As for sealing jutsu, in fact, one can also create sealing scrolls and storage scrolls; these are all derivative products of sealing jutsu.

The scientific ninja tools of the future are a further development of sealing jutsu, storing ninjutsu directly inside compact scrolls.

This will make combat more convenient and allow more ninjas to utilize ninjutsu.

However, if one considers it from another perspective.

This is also the prototype of advanced weaponry, signaling that the era of the ninja is nearing its end.

Once scientific progress accelerates too rapidly, it will crush the existing ninja system.

Mass-produced ninjutsu scrolls require only a tiny amount of chakra to use, which means that ordinary Genin could potentially defeat Jonin.

As long as one faction continuously produces these scrolls, it will incite panic in others, accelerating their own research into the technology and causing all factions to begin mass production.

The final result will inevitably be that every faction feels threatened.

Of course, it is still too early to consider this.

The emergence of scientific ninja tools will take at least a dozen years.

In a dozen years, Su Yu might already possess the Rinnegan.

A wielder of the Rinnegan can absorb the chakra within an enemy's ninjutsu, which is a terrifying counter to ninjutsu scrolls.

Su Yu and Haruno Sakura began studying medical ninjutsu.

Whenever Hinata Hyuga had time, she would come over and bring Su Yu delicious meals.

After Su Yu finished the delicious food, he would naturally give Hinata Hyuga a little reward.

This made Haruno Sakura incredibly envious.

Every day, she would think about how nice it would be if Uchiha Sasuke could treat her the same way.

Every afternoon after his training ended, Naruto Uzumaki would come to find Haruno Sakura; even though she was cold toward him, he still came every single day.

Uchiha Sasuke had not come even once; according to Naruto Uzumaki, their strength was evenly matched, and they had yet to determine a winner.

To be honest, if Naruto Uzumaki were to summon all of his Shadow Clones, Uchiha Sasuke would be unable to handle it.

Even a Jonin would have to fight for a long time to deal with that.

Haruno Sakura's progress was rapid, and after mastering medical ninjutsu, a few more smiles appeared on her face.

Hinata Hyuga's taijutsu had not fallen behind, and during their few sparring sessions, Su Yu clearly felt her improvement.

As for Su Yu himself, he used the funds obtained from Gato to purchase many items, storing them within storage scrolls.

These included spare ninja blades, Explosive Tags, Military Ration Pills, and the sleeve swords and armor Su Yu had custom-ordered from the Land of Artisans.

The sleeve sword is hidden within the sleeve, allowing for sneak attacks on opponents during close-quarters combat.

The armor serves both as a weight for training and as protection for the heart.

What Su Yu wanted most was actually Chakra Armor, but that would require traveling to the Land of Snow, a long journey that would also mean making an enemy of the Snow Hidden Village.

The Land of Snow as a dungeon requires at least Kage-level strength or the possession of the Mangekyo Sharingan.

In the blink of an eye, another half-month passed.

Haruno Sakura had completed her medical ninjutsu training, and Su Yu had nothing left to teach her.

The Chunin Exams arrived as scheduled.

Upon receiving this news, Su Yu took the initiative to contact Yakushi Kabuto.

The two met in the mountains behind Konoha.

Su Yu's status as an Anbu Chunin left Yakushi Kabuto slightly surprised.

"Senior Yakushi Kabuto, am I now qualified to follow Lord Orochimaru?" Su Yu asked with an expectant look.

"Su Yu-kun, you are very talented and fully qualified to follow Lord Orochimaru. However, you do not need to leave Konoha just yet; there is one final test. Lord Orochimaru will personally test your strength." Yakushi Kabuto adjusted his glasses as he spoke.

"Really?" A look of joy appeared on Su Yu's face.

"Of course it is true. I have already told Lord Orochimaru about you," Yakushi Kabuto said with a smile.

"Thank you, Senior Yakushi Kabuto." Su Yu bowed excitedly.

"You are welcome. As long as you pass the test, we can leave Konoha together once the Chunin Exams are over," Yakushi Kabuto smiled slightly.

Su Yu nodded.

"Then, I shall take my leave. Try to blend into the Anbu; when the final rounds of the Chunin Exams arrive, I might have a use for you." After saying this, Yakushi Kabuto vanished.

Su Yu watched the spot where he had disappeared, then turned and walked toward the home of Uzuki Yugao.

Half an hour later.

In front of Uzuki Yugao's house.

Su Yu knocked on the door.

Not long after.

The door opened.

Su Yu looked at Uzuki Yugao, who was wrapped in a bath towel.

"Is there something you need?" Uzuki Yugao asked.

"Teacher Uzuki Yugao, I have already learned those ninjutsu, and I have also mastered both medical ninjutsu and sealing techniques. I heard that the Chunin Exams are about to begin, and I would like to participate," Su Yu said, looking straight at Uzuki Yugao.

Uzuki Yugao was not surprised to hear this.

Given Su Yu's diligence, it was not difficult for him to master those ninjutsu, medical ninjutsu, and sealing techniques within a month.

She thought for a moment, then looked at Su Yu.

"Wait here for me; I will take you to see the Third Hokage."

"Yes," Su Yu bowed.

Uzuki Yugao closed the door.

Ten minutes later.

She opened the door, now dressed in her Anbu ninja attire.

Uzuki Yugao reached out and grabbed Su Yu.

Su Yu did not resist.

The next second.

The two of them vanished.

Hokage Office.

The Third Hokage looked at the Rasengan in Su Yu's hand and nodded with satisfaction.

"Su Yu-kun, you are very talented. Your parents would surely be proud of you."

"Thank you for your praise," Su Yu said, as the Rasengan in his hand dissipated.

"During the Chunin Exams, people from all the major ninja villages will come to Konoha. You will act as a member of the Anbu Intelligence Division to observe them. If there are any suspicious movements, report them to Uzuki Yugao immediately," the Third Hokage said after some thought, assigning Su Yu his mission.

"Yes," Su Yu replied, bowing his head.

"Take Su Yu-kun to the Anbu to receive his equipment," the Third Hokage said to Uzuki Yugao.

"Yes," Uzuki Yugao bowed.

The two left the Hokage Office.

The Anbu was not located in plain sight.

Uzuki Yugao led Su Yu through small alleys until they arrived in front of a room, where she knocked on the door.

A few seconds later.

The door opened.

An Anbu member wearing a mask looked at Uzuki Yugao and Su Yu standing before him.

"This is a new member who just passed the assessment; he is here to collect his equipment," Uzuki Yugao stated simply.

The masked Anbu member nodded upon hearing this and stepped aside.

Uzuki Yugao and Su Yu walked into the room.

Anbu equipment was naturally different from that of ordinary ninjas; every mask was custom-made. Su Yu received a Cat Mask and a set of Anbu gear.

This included soft armor, arm guards, a ninja sword, and a cloak.

Su Yu put on the mask and looked at himself in the mirror.

Uzuki Yugao looked at Su Yu with a complex expression.

She did not know whether letting Su Yu join the Anbu was right or wrong.

(End of chapter)