"I'm not sure. I just trained by feel!"

"Lord Orochimaru, this is the third batch of Jonin to be recalled Jonin Konoha recently. If Sunagakure finds out and attacks, we may not be able to handle them due to our small numbers."

"Shibi, I rarely hear you talk so much."

Orochimaru chuckled softly.

The Shibi Aburame silent.

During this period, they also quietly transferred some of their Anbu) from the border to track down and hunt down enemies who had infiltrated the Land of Fire, and many Jonin) were also transferred away.

Currently, many teams only have Chunin and Genin.

If Sunagakure were to attack, Shibi Aburame could hardly imagine the extent of the damage the border would suffer.

A snake crawled in from the side.

Orochimaru lowered his hand, lifted the snake, and then looked at Shibi Aburame with a slight smile.

"This is none of your business."

"Yes."

Shibi Aburame gave up.

Silence returned inside the tent.

Orochimaru quickly wrote with a pen, while Shibi Aburame turned and went out. Just as he was about to reach the door, he threw out a mission scroll from inside.

"Your men will begin patrolling these locations 24 hours a day, starting today. Make sure the patrols are properly arranged."

The sound came from inside the tent.

Shibi Aburame and nodded silently.

Not long after leaving the Konoha building, Kyohiko encountered Might Guy.

but.

Kai seemed a little different today; he looked preoccupied, and even his tone of voice lacked its usual cadence, as if he had suffered a setback.

Upon seeing Kyohiko, his first reaction was to leave.

Kyohiko quickly stepped forward.

"You run away as soon as you see me, so what?"

"I..."

Might Guy was extremely embarrassed, and finally scratched his head, "I would like to ask you to teach me the techniques of Lightning Style."

Lightning Style?

Kyohiko was somewhat surprised.

Guy has always specialized in Taijutsu and has spent very little time on Ninjutsu, only knowing some basics.

result.

Today, I've actually started to get interested in Lightning Style.

He asked curiously, "Why do you want to learn Lightning Release Ninjutsu?"

"Taijutsu can be very comprehensive, but to be suitable for more comprehensive combat, one must master more abilities."

The longer Kaiyue was on the same team as them, the more aware he became of his own shortcomings.

We must never be satisfied with the status quo.

This trip to Kumogakure made him realize what else he could train besides Taijutsu.

Combined with Lightning Style Nintaijutsu.

In terms of Ninjutsu, Guy knew he was inferior to Kakashi, but the use of Lightning Style by the Kumogakure broadened his Awakening and gave him some ideas.

After explaining his thoughts, Might Guy lowered his head.

"I don't have much talent, so..."

"That's good. To become Jonin, you need to master at least two attributes."

Kyohiko smiled.

Might Guy suddenly looked up, a hint of shock in his eyes, followed by shame. "Jonin? Someone like me, how could I possibly be Jonin..."

"Nothing is impossible. If you lack talent, you can put in twice the effort. Kai, admitting defeat is the only true defeat!"

Kyohiko's expression was serious.

Then he patted Might Guy on the shoulder.

"Come, let me introduce you to the Ninjutsu techniques that are essential for learning Ninjutsu and Taijutsu."

"What?"

Kai was puzzled, but Kyohiko didn't answer. Instead, he pulled him to the back of the mountain.

Kyohiko Hand Seals, explaining the key Hand Seals as he did so.

The next moment, a figure materialized beside him.

He explained the advantages of using Shadow Clone.

Might Guy was confused at first, but after listening for a while, he understood.

Shadow Clone can retain memories.

so.

You can use Shadow Clone to learn Ninjutsu and techniques, but the drawback is that you need to be careful not to overdo it, otherwise it's easy to run into trouble.

Kyohiko explained his experience in detail--

He certainly didn't want to return some time later only to hear that Might Guy had died suddenly while using his Shadow Clone technique.

"By the way, Kai."

"Um?"

"Sunagakure might attack Konoha. The situation there is complicated; they use poison a lot. You're not suited for the combat environment there, so..."

Kyohiko paused here and did not continue.

Kai was silent for a few seconds, then looked up with a broad smile, "As a ninja, I can't adapt to this kind of combat situation. You're being considerate by not letting me participate."

"I understand. Next time, I will definitely not be a burden again."

Meanwhile, Kurenai Yuhi, at the hospital, also received the notification.

certainly.

She wasn't the only one.

The Shizune team and the Medical Team were notified that they would be heading west to support Orochimaru, while a few ninjas who had not been involved in the medical field for long were assigned to stay behind to research and manufacture daily necessities such as Military Ration Pill and Antidote Pill.

In the evening, she walked wearily Lightning Style: Earth Flash the hospital, staring blankly at the large characters "Konoha Hospital".

What are you thinking about?

"Teacher, what brings you here?"

Kurenai Yuhi was somewhat surprised.

Since Tsunade became Hokage, she was lucky to see Tsunade once a week. When they met, she would quickly ask Tsunade for advice on the problems and difficulties she had accumulated in her daily life.

Soon, Tsunade will leave again.

Kurenai Yuhi knew that her Teacher was very busy, and even if she created a Shadow Clone, it could only stay for a short while.

But now...

This is not Shadow Clone.

"I came to see you guys and cheer you up. I just got back from Shizune's place."

"Wouldn't it be better to wait until things become clearer before going to the Shizune place?"

Kurenai Yuhi's words contained a hint of worry.

Tsunade found it amusing, but also secretly pleased, and said, "Aren't you worried about yourself?"

"I'm a bit different from Shizune. I only learned Medical Ninjutsu halfway through my training. My Genjutsu, combat skills, and reconnaissance abilities are all superior to Shizune's, so I can protect myself to a certain extent even on the front lines."

Kurenai Yuhi spoke, reiterating Tsunade's three principles of Medical Ninja.

After she finished speaking, Tsunade said, "You've explained it very well."

"But?"

Kurenai Yuhi looked up at her.

Tsunade chuckled to herself.

Then she shook her head.

"No buts, your combat abilities are indeed stronger, but you're not as good as Shizune in medical matters. Now that you're going to the battlefield, I hope you can help me think of a problem."

What's the problem?

Kurenai Yuhi's expression turned serious, and her doubts deepened.

Even the Teacher can't figure it out, so why should we ask her to?

Tsunade thought for a moment and said, "What path should you take? If there are other ninjas like you who become interested in Medical Ninjutsu along the way, how should they allocate their time?"

Medical Ninja requires not only talent, but also a long period of thought and learning.

Tsunade wasn't thinking about individual beings, but rather about this entire group.

"Such a big question, are you expecting me to figure it out?"

Kurenai Yuhi understood, but she was even more confused.

"Aren't you going through this right now? Besides, Kyohiko is a case in point; you can talk to him and discuss things further."

Tsunade countered with a question.

Her idea stemmed partly from Kurenai Yuhi and partly from Kyohiko.

In the Ninja Academy's ranking system, Kyohiko mentioned the concept of "professionalism," and noted that Kyohiko, despite being a mediocre student, had played a significant role in several important missions in the past.

This led Tsunade to rethink her role as Medical Ninja.

She felt that there might be another new path, but the road ahead was still shrouded in mystery, and she didn't have much time to think and explore.

"Yes."

The next day, on the way to Kikyo City.

"Let's rest here for a bit. We'll be approaching the area that requires our current vigilance soon."

Minato Namikaze said, looking at Kyohiko and Kurenai Yuhi, "Who of you is in charge of guard duty?"

"Me."

The two spoke in unison.

After exchanging a glance, Kyohiko said, "Your Chakra is low, so get some rest to maintain your energy."

Kurenai Yuhi was unable to refute.

Compared to her peers, she has a considerable amount of Chakra, but compared to Kyohiko, Kakashi is in the minority.

She glanced at Minato Namikaze and Kakashi, who were resting, leaning against a tree, thinking about Tsunade's words from yesterday.

Thinking about the future.

It's not just about her future, but about thinking about how a group of people like her should navigate their future paths.

She had never had such a task before.

That's too difficult!

Kurenai Yuhi leaned against a large tree, resting while keeping an eye on Kyohiko.

Kyohiko...

He doesn't need to worry about time.

He has exceptional talent, enabling him to quickly learn things that ordinary people cannot, and he possesses an extraordinary amount of Chakra, allowing him to learn quickly using Shadow Clone.

Ordinary people can't do it.

Kurenai Yuhi sighed and closed her eyes to rest earnestly.

In case of battle, she needs to cooperate with everyone in the fight and also do her best to recover after the battle.

I can't hold everyone back!

Having not been on a mission for a long time, Kurenai Yuhi lacked confidence.

Fortunately, she didn't hold everyone back or delay their schedule like she used to.

Now, her physical strength and speed are barely enough to keep up with their pace.

Kyohiko sat upright, closing his eyes to sense his surroundings.

Over the past few minutes, a surge of Chakra has entered the area.

And then...

Two, three.

Kyohiko suddenly opened his eyes and looked ahead.

"Something's up! Southwest, about 7 o'clock, 4 kilometers away."

"Walk!"

A moment later.

In the southwest, in a mountain forest.

Kyohiko constantly adjusted his direction by relying on sound and perception.

After walking for a while...

"Found it!"

Kurenai Yuhi pointed to the woods ahead.

"There."

"Walk."

Compared to Kyohiko's perception, Kurenai Yuhi's perception range is smaller, but more refined. As long as someone enters her range, she can quickly detect their location without needing to use any magic.

soon.

Inside the woods...

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

A series of sharp, piercing sounds rang out.

"Careful!"

Kyohiko immediately issued a warning.

He could clearly hear the source of the sound, but the Sunagakure's usual tactic was to Chakra Threads in conjunction with traps, so the source of the sound might not necessarily be the enemy.

Minato Namikaze and Kyohiko exchanged a glance.

Immediately, he shook his head slightly, then formed a hand Hand Seals, and the next second he opened his mouth and exhaled a gust of wind.

Wind Style: Great Breakthrough!

The trees rustled wildly as they danced.

In the next instant, Kyohiko and Kakashi made their move.

Lightning Release Chakra Mode!

Lightning Style Chakra surged from Kyohiko's body, covering every part of his body.

Immediately following, using the Body Flicker Technique, he vanished from his spot.

Kakashi, though slightly less skilled, quickly arrived at another location.

Wow, so fast!

Kurenai Yuhi was utterly shocked.

She knew that Kyohiko and Kakashi had definitely improved, and improved quite a bit, but she didn't expect that their strength had exceeded her imagination.

She felt...

It seems I can't be of much help.

In an instant, a scream rang out from the forest.

Immediately afterward, Minato Namikaze also disappeared.

Kurenai Yuhi hid in the shadows.

At that very moment--

Rear!

She immediately turned and jumped up.

Behind them, a figure leaped out of the ground.

This is a puppet!

Kurenai Yuhi, relying on her senses, immediately determined that what was in front of her was not a real person, but...

This also means that the other person is watching her from somewhere.

She Hand Seals with her hands.

Magical Tree Binding Death!

The puppet stopped abruptly.

But.

She didn't Body Flicker Technique forward; instead, she threw out a Kunai with an Explosive Tag and quickly moved towards Kyohiko and Kakashi.

Medical Ninja must never be on the front lines of battle!

Boom!

An explosion.

but--

Above, a puppet fell to the ground.

Then, from the side, the ninja dressed in black fled outwards.

Call out!

With a bang, Kakashi changed position and appeared in front of him.

However.

Instantly, Kakashi's pupils contracted slightly.

Self-destruction?!

He tried to dodge, but it was too late.

The next moment.

"Call out!"

Minato Namikaze was incredibly fast, appearing in front of him in an instant, and in the blink of an eye, the enemy about to explode was teleported away.

Then...

Boom!

A deafening explosion echoed through the woods.

Kakashi was still shaken.

"Thank you, thank you."

"We're partners, no need for thanks."

Minato Namikaze smiled.

He had just Body Flicker Technique over and discovered that it was a puppet, so he became wary and began to observe.

I originally wanted to support Kurenai Yuhi, but...

Kurenai Yuhi was very vigilant and didn't fall for the attack at all; Kakashi, on the other hand, acted somewhat recklessly.

His gaze drifted into the woods.

Kyohiko had already come out carrying a ninja in each hand.

So fast?

Minato Namikaze was somewhat surprised.

The Sunagakure are difficult to deal with, mainly because their poison and hidden weapons are hard to defend against. Once hit, unless you know how to cure the poison, even the strongest person is useless.

Therefore, fighting against Sunagakure ninjas often requires extreme caution.

But Kyohiko...

His gaze swept across the area, recalling the aura from just now, a thoughtful expression on his mind.

"Kyohiko, are you alright?"

"Rest assured."

Kyohiko put the prisoner down. "They were probably Sunagakure's Anbu ninja. I killed one of them."

Minato Namikaze, come closer.

Seeing the wounds on the corpse, he was secretly horrified.

A bloody hole was punched through the opponent's chest, and there were traces of lightning around the hole.

Really!

He looked up and said, "Kyohiko, you've learned the techniques of Kumogakure?"

"Ah?"

Kakashi immediately looked at Kyohiko.

The technique of Kumogakure.

Was it the Lightning Release Armor they discussed before?

Kyohiko said, "I'm not sure, I practiced it by feeling, and incorporated some techniques from Strength of a Hundred."

He gave a brief explanation.

Kakashi overcame his initial shock, and his expression slowly changed from surprise to complexity.

Once again...

but.

This is not surprising.

Kakashi himself has only taken the physical stimulation a step further, stimulating the entire body and making every part of the body more active.

but.

When it comes to muscles, skin, and bones, he still can't do it. There's too much knowledge and skill involved, and it can't be mastered in a short time.

And Kyohiko...

He was more talented than me, and he had also studied Medical Ninjutsu, so he knew much more about the human body, muscles, and other structures than I did.

Creating Ninjutsu requires knowledge from all aspects.

Kakashi sighed inwardly.

Minato Namikaze was silent for a moment, then said, "Put the body down. I'll seal it away to prevent damage to the information within the body. Then let's hurry on our way to report to Lord Orochimaru."

"Yes!"

I'm not feeling well, so the update is late. Sorry.