When Did You Learn Wood Release?

"Bang!"

In Sage Mode, the effects of power and Ninjutsu are greatly different, but the energy consumption also increases accordingly.

I tried it for two days.

Kyohiko discovered another problem.

Yin Seal!

Compared to Senjutsu Chakra, it can contain normal Chakra, but it cannot contain Senjutsu Chakra.

This power is too great, and it requires balance. It's not a big problem for his meridians to flow like living water, but it's simply unrealistic to seal it in a "pool".

It could easily break through the sluice gate, or affect the area around the seal.

The best solution to utilize the Chakra within the Yin Seal is to create a release technique similar to the Strength of a Hundred Technique, use Ninjutsu, and then create Shadow Clone containing a large amount of Chakra to absorb Natural Energy in one's place.

or--

Reaching the Hashirama Senju, one can rapidly gather Natural Energy in a short time, mixing and refining all Chakra into Senjutsu Chakra.

Take your time.

Practice makes perfect!

Although his Wood Release level didn't improve much, at least his Shadow Clone could now extract some stable Senjutsu Chakra without turning into wood.

The next step is to shorten the preparation time as much as possible.

Kyohiko glanced at the panel, smiled, and then looked away.

"Fukasaku, I've had enough rest."

"No, no!"

Fukasaku, it clutched its lower back. "Your combat skills are already very strong, and you've basically adapted to Senjutsu as well. You don't need to practice anymore."

It gasped for air, enduring the pain.

These days, young people are incredibly strong and skilled in combat; an old body like mine simply can't handle them.

With such powerful skills, why would anyone need training?

If Jiraiya had Jiraiya half of Kyohiko's abilities back then, they wouldn't have needed to worry so much.

Fukasaku sighed, "What you lack right now is the speed to enter Sage Mode; there's nothing we can do to help with that."

It looked at Kyohiko and said seriously, "For you, the key is to study the Sage Mode of Wood Release. If you can master a Sage Mode similar to the First, your strength will reach a new level."

Fukasaku really dares to think big!

There are also differences between Wood Release.

The First Hokage had Sage Body, what am I?

Kyohiko never expected to be able to open it instantly; he was already very satisfied that he could get into the zone within half a minute!

but.

Knowing the details of Mount Myoboku, he understood another layer of meaning in Fukasaku.

The Amphibian Sage Technique.

If Kyohiko were only in regular Sage Mode, then Fukasaku and Shima could cooperate with him, but since he has mastered Wood Release, it seems he has a chance to learn the First's Sage Mode...

Then there's no need for that.

Kyohiko didn't insist, nodded slightly, and was about to say something.

Suddenly, a Toad hopped over here.

"Quack!"

"Boss, Jiraiya sent a message, saying it's for Kyohiko."

"Little Jiraiya?"

Before Fukasaku could move, in the blink of an eye, Kyohiko was already beside Toad Kosuke, taking the Intelligence Scroll from its mouth.

Kyohiko opened it immediately.

This is a warning!

"The ninjas from Iwagakure have gone to the Land of Grass?"

Tsunade jumped to her feet.

She strode to the map, glanced at it, and a hint of anger flashed across her face.

"We have an alliance with Kusagakure, but they've been secretly dealing with Iwagakure for a while, and now they're openly contacting them!"

"We must deter them!"

Kyohiko's gaze swept towards the location of Kusagakure.

The letter contained very simple text.

Jiraiya has arrived at the place where Yahiko and his group are hiding and developing their power, and has learned an important piece of information from Yahiko.

Recently, ninjas from Iwagakure and Sunagakure have been frequently moving around the border, causing chaos in the Land of Rain, with everyone thinking that a major war is about to break out.

One piece of intelligence they had already obtained was--

Ōnoki dispatched three elite squads to the Land of Grass, and they may have already crossed the border and arrived Land of Grass.

Three elite squads!

Such a number is sufficient to pose a threat to the border security of Konoha.

not to mention.

Kyohiko knew very well that oscillating between the two sides was the national policy of Kusagakure.

As a small ninja village, they have always tried to please both sides and profit from it. Opening their borders to allow Iwagakure ninjas to enter is something that has already been verified in the original timeline.

A person's fate may change because of their arrival, but the decision-making body of Kusagakure is unlikely to change because of it, and may even collapse faster because of Yuzuki's situation.

"Send Jiraiya back from that side and immediately go to oversee the northern front!"

Tsunade scanned the room.

Then, she frowned Jiraiya might already be on his way, but even if he does, he can't possibly cross the border directly..."

"Let our team carry out this mission."

Kyohiko volunteered.

Tsunade was stunned and looked at Kyohiko: "You guys are going?"

"Well, although my Wood Release skills haven't improved these past few days, through Sage Mode training, I can deeply blend into nature, achieving a state where I'm difficult for others to perceive. Minato also has the Flying Thunder God..."

Kyohiko pointed out their team's strengths.

Tsunade quickly reviewed the information about the four of them in her mind.

Two Jonin who have mastered Sage Mode and are extremely fast, one Chunin speed and surprise attacks, and one Genin who is skilled in Taijutsu and speed.

really.

In the entire Konoha, no one is more suitable for this mission than Kyohiko and his group.

Her expression was serious.

"This mission concerns the village, Kyohiko. You must gather enough intelligence to determine Iwagakure's intentions!"

"This mission is classified as S-level. You must complete the reconnaissance as much as possible while ensuring the safety of your team members!"

"Tsunade said."

Kyohiko stood at attention. "Yes, sir!"

She also needed to make advance arrangements and contingency plans to guard against attacks from the direction of Kirigakure and Sunagakure, and even—

There's also Kumogakure.

Although Kumogakure is an ally of them, Kusagakure can betray them, and so can Kumogakure.

There aren't many permanent relationships between countries.

She immediately rang the bell.

A moment later, Sarutobi Shinnosuke appeared in Body Flicker Technique.

"Lord Hokage."

"Notify the advisors, Nara Shikaku, Yamanaka Inoichi to convene a meeting immediately!"

"Yes!"

Without asking any questions, Sarutobi Shinnosuke simply obeyed and left.

Tsunade issued a series of orders.

Konoha is operating in secret.

Minato Namikaze Kakashi could simply have the Toad notify them; the problem was Might Guy. Fortunately, Kyohiko knew Might Guy's Chakra aura and quickly tracked his location using his Sensing Technique.

Village entrance.

The four of them gathered together.

Minato looked at Kyohiko.

"Kyohiko, what's going on?"

"I've already registered. Let's talk as we walk."

The next moment, he Body Flicker Technique and disappeared from the spot.

Minato Namikaze, Kakashi, and Guy immediately followed.

Register directly.

Is this an S-class top-secret mission?

They realized...

This mission is probably quite extraordinary.

Upon reaching the village outskirts, Kyohiko ran ahead, saying as he ran, "Our Teacher received news that Iwagakure has dispatched three elite teams into the Land of Grass, their intentions unclear. Our mission is to determine their purpose in the Land of Grass."

"Cross-border reconnaissance?"

Minato Namikaze's expression was serious.

This involves conflicts between countries and between villages; it's an S-level mission with an extremely high risk factor!

They weren't Anbu team or a reconnaissance specialist, but all four of them were exceptionally fast...

"I have awakened Wood Release, and combined with what I gained from training in the second stage of Sage Mode, I can make myself harder to detect during the stealth phase."

Kyohiko explained.

ah?

All three were stunned. Kai almost lost his footing and fell off the tree, but fortunately, he was highly skilled in Taijutsu and quickly grabbed with both hands and swung forward, managing not to fall.

Kakashi, who is usually quite calm, was also unable to remain composed at this moment.

He can learn and practice Ninjutsu and swordsmanship, and he's confident he can catch up in the future, but Wood Release...

What's the point of learning that?!

This thing is Kekkei Genkai!

As for Minato Namikaze...

Wasn't Kyohiko training in Sage Mode at Mount Myoboku and Konoha? How did he learn Wood Release?

The three of them had questions written all over their faces.

after all.

This is Kekkei Genkai, and because of the First Hokage, Wood Release is associated with power and mystery in everyone's mind.

Kyohiko has mastered Wood Release and Sage Mode...

They inevitably had connections with the First Hokage.

Finally, Minato spoke first. He caught up with Kyohiko in a Body Flicker Technique and asked, "When did you master it, and what is its approximate power?"

"It's not very powerful. For now, it can only generate shrubs, vines, weeds, or some wooden planks for defense and combat. Its power is not as good as pure Earth Style or Water Style."

Kyohiko explained.

They finally breathed a sigh of relief.

That's right!

Although Wood Release is still very mysterious as Kekkei Genkai, the fact that Kyohiko mastered such a powerful Wood Release Ninjutsu all at once made them feel much better.

It's at least not the despair-inducing Wood Release of the First Hokage.

certainly.

If it truly possessed that power, they would be even happier than envious.

Minato Namikaze smiled.

"I thought you already possessed the Wood Release of the First Hokage..."

"It can't be that fast."

Kyohiko remained silent.

Do they think they're gods?

Kakashi sighed, "If it were really the Wood Release like the First, I feel like I'd never catch up to you in this lifetime!"

"Don't be discouraged, everyone. It's just a Wood Release technique; it's not very useful in actual combat."

Kyohiko kindly offered words of comfort.

But.

This hurt everyone even more.

No practical significance?

They want Wood Release too!

Minato Namikaze quickly composed himself, smiled, and then said swiftly, "Everyone, don't be nervous. There's probably no one in the village more suitable than us for this mission."

"Yes, the Teacher should have already headed north. I volunteered for this task."

Kyohiko nodded, confirming his guess.

Kakashi and Guy weren't as nervous anymore.

Compared to Minato, they trusted Kyohiko more that he wouldn't act recklessly and risk their lives.

The border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Grass.

There are many flat roads and bridges between the mountains, forests, and rivers, which can be used by caravans.

In the past, this place was an important trade route between the Land of Fire and the northern kingdoms, but now—

"Four ninja squads three kilometers away."

Kyohiko Awakening.

There were four squads in total near the bridge ahead!

Minato, "I've scouted three squads."

"There's another one lying in ambush in the ditch, using Earth Style to conceal their presence, and there's another small team covering them from above, so it's very difficult to detect them."

Kyohiko explained.

Kakashi and Might Guy did not speak.

Their sensory abilities might be considered good among ordinary Genin, with Kakashi even being exceptionally good, but compared to players like Kyohiko and Minato, they were simply "burdens."

Your remarks will probably only make them laugh.

"What should we do? They have people skilled in Earth Style is a technique used in Chinese magic to escape), it will probably be very difficult for us to get through using Earth Style."

Minato pondered for a moment, then finally looked at Kyohiko.

He really didn't have a good way to get through without fighting; compared to him, Kyohiko had more ingenious ideas.

Kyohiko thought for a moment and said, "Let's use a feint. Kakashi and I will use Earth Style to sneak across downstream. I'll leave a Shadow Clone behind. We'll use the Shadow Clone and Transformation Technique to disguise ourselves as other Konoha teams. You guys can come over later using Flying Thunder God Technique."

After mastering Wood Release, he directly mastered Earth Style, making abilities like Earth Style stealth easy to acquire.

"You can give it a try."

Minato thought for a few seconds.

It's quite feasible!

and.

Their questioning of the Kusagakure about their troop deployment at the border of the Land of Fire was a perfectly reasonable act and would not raise any questions from the other side.

"Then let's take action."

Whoosh!

The group dispersed, and in the air, Kyohiko split in two, creating another Shadow Clone.

"You've all become like this..."

Minato demonstrated each Transformation Technique.

Kyohiko's Shadow Clone and Kai nodded in agreement. Then, Minato also created a Shadow Clone, and they each transformed.

"Let's go, I'll talk to you later."

"Good."

Kyohiko followed behind, and he transformed into the appearance that Minato Namikaze had described. As for Might Guy, judging from his physique, he should resemble a ninja from the Akimichi Clan.

As for Minato, his true form transformed into the appearance of the Hyuga Clan.

Kyohiko's Shadow Clone were responsible for Chakra sensing.

After a while, he stood up and made a starting gesture.

The four "people" immediately headed to the border.

The group of men then lay in ambush.

Minato Namikaze scanned the crowd and said coldly, "Kusagakure ninjas, our two countries are allies. There's a previous agreement that forbids ambushing caravans at the border. Do you intend to break this agreement?"

"You've misunderstood. We need to meet and escort a large caravan returning from Konoha, that's why we're waiting here."

The other party explained.

Three teams appeared.

Minato Namikaze deliberately stepped forward, his cold gaze sweeping over the ninja squad huddled underground.

What about them?

"Sorry, our main responsibility is covert surveillance."

Once their hiding place was exposed, the opponent had no choice but to emerge from the ground, making it impossible to detect any flaws from their appearance.

As he spoke, one of the Jonin the bridge alone, stepped forward, and handed over a mission request form. It turned out to be a temporary mission to escort a caravan.

That's a very comprehensive compilation!

Minato Namikaze reviewed the group and finally said, "One mission requires four people?"

"The other party's identity is rather special; they are a high-ranking official from the Land of Earth, and they were ambushed by wandering ninjas in the Land of Fire, resulting in injuries to the escorting ninja squad."

The other party explained in a low voice.

Minato then handed it back. "Don't assign so many people, otherwise it's easy to cause misunderstandings."

"Yes, yes!"

The other person nodded and bowed, being very polite.

Minato turned around. "Let's go."

The four-person team turned and left.

The four teams from Kusagakure breathed a sigh of relief. They exchanged glances and breathed a sigh of relief together.

The Hyuga Clan is really troublesome!

Fortunately, their team was well disguised, and the enemy did not realize that one of their groups was composed of Iwagakure ninja.

"Let's keep waiting; the caravan should be back soon."

"Um."

They're still performing, but in the downstream areas.

Kyohiko helped Kakashi remove the Nirvana Technique that had been used to calm his emotions, thus pulling him out of Sage Mode.

Kakashi exhaled, then couldn't help but wonder, "What kind of technique is this? It actually puts me in a completely calm state."

Do you know about the Psychology Department?

"I have some understanding of it. Oh... you've created something new based on that technique?"

Kakashi was surprised, yet not surprised at the same time.

If Kyohiko can pull out Wood Release, then he wouldn't see anything else as a problem.

"No, it's just a minor improvement, far from being a creation."

Kyohiko shook his head. "Let's go, let's move forward and get as far away from the border as possible."