Teacher, I'm the Hokage!

Upon seeing a man and a woman, with the woman being taller than the man, the Anbu Ninja in the distance stopped and hesitated slightly.

Kyohiko stood up.

"Come on, I'm done talking here."

"Yes, Lord Lin."

"Takizo, the results are in?"

Kyohiko asked.

This means--

There's no need to shy away from it.

"Lord Lin, we examined the memories of three people, but their memories all revealed them to be Danzo's Danzo. Aside from that, they had no other memories. It's extremely strange."

Yamanaka Takizo answered.

"I remember that your Yamanaka Clan can deeply explore memories?"

"Yes, but given the state of their memory, there might be danger. Inoichi sent me to inquire; should we investigate further?"

Yamanaka Takizo replied.

Kyohiko pondered.

really...

The ability to seal memories is a method that even the Yamanaka Clan greatly fear.

One wrong move and you could be lost in those memories.

Mental distress is a serious matter!

He pondered for a moment and said, "To be on the safe side, let's tell Senior Inoichi not to investigate."

"Yes!"

Yamanaka Takizo left.

Kyohiko frowned, then smiled, "Interesting. They seem to be Danzo's subordinates, and what I've heard also sounds like Danzo's subordinates."

He looked at Yakushi Nonō.

Based on your many years of experience, do you think these people are like that?

"No, that lord isn't that foolish. If he really did it, these people wouldn't have the ability or memories to reveal his involvement."

Yakushi Nonō stuck out her tongue as she spoke.

The Cursed Tongue Eradication Seal.

Anyone who tries to reveal Danzo's secret will suffer its backlash.

"Furthermore, the Root would not carry out its mission in this way."

"Yes, so they weren't Danzo's men. Instead, a group of people painstakingly created this group of ninjas and deliberately sent them to attack Konoha."

Kyohiko said.

Such people are extremely rare, numbering only a handful in the entire Shinobi World.

Just then, a man came running in a panic from not far away.

"Lord Lin!"

"What's wrong?"

Kyohiko looked over.

"The five people we arrested committed suicide, Inoichi and the others were all injured."

"Suicide?"

Kyohiko frowned.

A second or two later, he disappeared from the spot.

Intelligence Division.

Yamanaka Inoichi rubbed his head, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Seeing the figure flash by, he knew that Kyohiko had arrived.

"Senior, what's going on? Didn't I say there was no need to take risks?"

Seeing their dejected expressions, Kyohiko knew they had suffered a great deal, probably from a setback in their memories.

"Yes, I was preparing to withdraw when it seemed some kind of seal was triggered."

Yamanaka Inoichi looked at the others and said, "Is everyone the same?"

"Yes, Master."

They nodded.

Yamanaka Inoichi's expression was serious. "These people all possess a secret technique targeting memories, and it seems they're targeting our Yamanaka Clan."

"That's possible."

Kyohiko frowned.

What kind of spiritual secret techniques are used against the Yamanaka Clan?

Such a technique has never appeared before!

Did the butterfly wings have some kind of effect?

Based on the previous events, he had a vague feeling that this time it might be Madara, or at least someone he was controlling, who was behind it all.

certainly.

He had no evidence, so he couldn't voice his conjecture.

Kyohiko remained silent for a moment, then said, "Seniors, please rest and recuperate. By the way, were there any similar techniques on those corpses? Or, were any memories extracted?"

"Not much information, and it's all fragmented. All we know is that they are ninjas from the sea, with Kirigakure being the most likely candidate, but they lack the distinct characteristics of Kirigakure, making it impossible to definitively classify them."

Yamanaka Inoichi said.

They haven't reached a truce with Kirigakure, so revenge is certainly possible, but they'd need to rush to the Land of Water, where the environment isn't very favorable.

Kyohiko nodded. "I understand."

Kirigakure.

The suspicion against Ban is even stronger.

However, he couldn't do anything about Madara. With his current strength, even if Madara were an older version, he could probably still easily defeat him, so he decided not to provoke him.

Kyohiko silently followed his heart.

He looked at the corpses and said, "Rest now. I'll have someone else clean up the mess."

"Good."

"Techniques targeting memory?"

"To be precise, it's a spiritual force; I'm not sure if it's Sealing Technique or something else."

Kyohiko's expression was serious.

Tsunade sat in her seat, her fingers lightly tapping together. Then she glanced at the old man next to her, and her lips twitched slightly.

Finally, she asked, "Teacher, what are your thoughts?"

"I've never heard of this kind of Ninjutsu. Kirigakure's secret techniques don't include this either. However, the Third Mizukage was very skilled in Genjutsu and Talisman; perhaps his successor created some kind of secret technique."

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned and recounted what he knew.

Kyohiko's heart skipped a beat, and he said, "An experiment?"

"That's possible."

Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Kyohiko said, "If it's an experiment, how will he know if his experiment was successful or failed?"

Was he nearby at the time?

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately realized what was happening.

but.

He quickly frowned and said, "I didn't sense anyone lurking!"

"It might be a secret technique we're unaware of."

Kyohiko said.

After pondering for a long time, Tsunade asked, "Has the Anbu made any decisions?"

"The Root has withdrawn most of its personnel, so I need to rebuild my intelligence network first. I don't plan to take action against Kirigakure until then."

"Then let's leave that for now. Defend the east well to prevent their invasion, and you focus on building your own intelligence network."

Tsunade said gently, "I believe in your abilities."

Then, she looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi and said irritably, "Old Man, you and Danzo swore I didn't need to worry about the east, but in the end, you're the only ones who failed?"

"..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was in an awkward position.

In reality, while battle reports kept pouring in from the west and north, he was under immense pressure in the east, constantly thinking about how to achieve great things.

To everyone's surprise, Kirigakure retreated after taking only one hit, without engaging in a prolonged battle.

and.

The death of the Third Kazekage on the front lines was something he had never expected.

This changed all plans for action and war; however, it was a fact that their achievements were not as great as the other two sides, and he had nothing to say about that.

but.

He also had many questions in his mind.

How did you master Wood Release?

"The part of him that originated from Senju is awakening, which may have caused him to awaken his Kekkei Genkai. Moreover, this change happened right under my nose, so you don't need to doubt it."

Tsunade spoke on behalf of Kyohiko.

Hiruzen Sarutobi utterly shocked.

Did he awaken the power of the Senju Clan the day after tomorrow?

This was something he had never heard of before; it was the first example he knew of.

but.

Since Tsunade had vouched for him, he had no reason to doubt it.

The Wood Release experiment was successful on Yamato, but it was an isolated case and a stroke of luck; it cannot be replicated.

"Incredible!"

He exclaimed in amazement.

The power of the Senju Clan appeared in Kyohiko across generations.

Tsunade, however, said, "This kind of thing is not uncommon. Kekkei Genkai families intermarry, there is a certain probability that an outstanding individual will revert to their ancestral form after one or two generations."

"That's true."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, agreeing with Tsunade's assessment.

He exclaimed, "Kyohiko, you saved Konoha a lot of losses; I must thank you."

"That won't be necessary. I'm doing this for Konoha, not for your thanks."

Kyohiko shook his head.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was speechless.

He looked at Tsunade.

"By the way, sister, Yakushi Nonō is planning to return to the Orphanage. I'd like to hire her as a special advisor to the Anbu's Intelligence Division, while maintaining the Orphanage's current funding."

"It's up to you to decide. As for the Orphanage..."

Tsunade thought for a moment and said, "Let's give her more financial assistance. It seems like there are quite a few more children at her Orphanage."

I don't think it's necessary.

Kyohiko answered.

Tsunade was slightly taken aback, not expecting Kyohiko to give such a reply.

"Why?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi also looked at him, his eyes filled with doubt.

Based on his understanding of Kyohiko, this child didn't seem like someone who was stingy with money.

Kyohiko answered.

"Sponsorship is the standard, and we can't judge it based on personal likes or dislikes, but we can give them more opportunities. For example, they can come to work in Konoha. If they have a foundation in Medical Ninjutsu, they can come to Konoha Hospital to do odd jobs..."

Kyohiko offered his own perspective.

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.

Providing financial aid cannot ensure the long-term survival of Orphanage.

Tsunade couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

She thought for a moment, then said, "Continue."

Kyohiko nodded. "Our village has many elderly people and ninjas wounded and retired from the war. We have extra, less professional Medical Ninja, so we can send them to treat the elderly and war heroes."

I understand what you mean.

A smile appeared on Tsunade's face. "We'll teach them while helping them, subtly influencing them to feel the Will of Fire of Konoha, turning them into one of our own!"

The orphans in the Orphanage were mostly not children of Konoha.

Orphans in Konoha are supported by the village until they graduate from the Ninja Academy.

Those were children displaced by war, whose identities and origins were unknown. They were homeless and didn't even know who their parents were. Konoha generally wouldn't take them in.

but.

If we cultivate their sense of belonging to Konoha from a young age...

Tsunade laughed, "Kyohiko, you really know how to do things!"

"For Konoha to expand and become stronger, it must prioritize its people."

Kyohiko nodded.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes were bright and piercing.

This child...

Despite his young age, he possesses the mindset of Hokage.

Amazing, amazing!

But there are still problems.

He suppressed his excitement and raised questions.

"Your idea is good, but it's still too naive. What if there are spies among them? Or what if their relatives are ninjas from other countries, and they find them later?"

"Therefore, the first generation needs to be observed and selected, and starting from the second generation, their children can enter the Konoha Ninja Academy to study."

Kyohiko answered.

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "In this way, although we haven't increased funding, we've indirectly increased the village's expenses, and orphans of unknown origin can easily bring instability to the village..."

"Enough! Teacher, I'm the Hokage, aren't I?"

Tsunade face darkening, slammed her hand on the table and stood up.

Hiruzen Sarutobi paused for a moment.

That's a lot...

He was a little taken aback.

A few seconds later, it dawned on me that I seemed to have often said that to Danzo.

Hiruzen Sarutobi instinctively reached for his Pipe, but after a moment's thought, he said, "Since you think it's feasible, why not give it a try? After all, a few dozen people in an Orphanage can't cause too much trouble."

"That's right, Teacher. We need to be flexible in our thinking. Besides, we're short-staffed in the medical field, and their Orphanage has always been training some potential Medical Ninja..."

Tsunade kept talking.

The director of that Orphanage was a pharmacist who had once been a Medical Ninja. He did teach some basic knowledge at the Orphanage.

For Konoha, the loss is actually not significant; it only provides some job opportunities.

Those children have absolutely no access to core secrets.

After Tsunade agreed, Kyohiko quickly got up, saying that he needed to attend to matters concerning the intelligence network.

A moment later, he returned to the Anbu base.

"The Fourth Master has agreed."

"Thank you, sir!"

Yakushi Nonō was overjoyed and bowed repeatedly.

Kyohiko quickly helped him up. "Don't rush, we've also applied for a benefit. Whether you agree to it or not is up to you."

Please give your instructions.

"You take the dean's surname, right?"

"Right."

Yakushi Nonō nodded.

Kyohiko answered.

"In the future, while you're at the Orphanage, you can teach some talented children the basics of Medical Ninjutsu. Then, the children from the Orphanage can go to Konoha to help care for the elderly and war-wounded heroes..."

At first, Yakushi Nonō was happy and delighted.

Later, she gradually became moved.

"Captain, this... this was your suggestion?"

"I was also an orphan. War brought a lot of misfortune. I think children and the elderly probably need to care for each other."

Kyohiko sighed--

Even setting aside the calculated aspects, this is also a major reason.

Yakushi Nonō bowed deeply. "On behalf of all the children in the Orphanage, I thank you!"

"One day, those children may also become Konoha ninjas, and their children may be able to attend the Ninja Academy... I hope they will not let Dean Yakushi down."

Kyohiko said earnestly.

Yakushi Nonō nodded emphatically.

She didn't shed tears, but her eyes were red, her muscles trembled, and she was extremely emotional. After her lips trembled slightly, she asked, "Sir, may I go back to the Orphanage first? I want to tell everyone this good news!"

"Of course, do you need an escort?"

"No need, the Orphanage isn't far from Konoha."

Yakushi Nonō quickly and politely declined.

Kyohiko laughed, "I Flying Thunder God; I can send you straight to Konoha."

"Well... then I'll leave it to you!"

Nonō again.

Kyohiko used the Flying Thunder God, spending several seconds stabilizing the passage, before teleporting the opponent to Konoha.

After seeing off Yakushi Nonō, he couldn't help but feel a little sentimental.

I wonder if Kabuto Yakushi still exists in this lifetime.

If there were any other options, he hoped the other person could have a happy childhood, rather than a tragic and miserable life.

Just as I was marveling at it.

You seem to be paying a lot of attention to that woman.

"After all, she is a rare intelligence expert, and those children are innocent."

Kyohiko sighed.

Orochimaru smiled slightly and then said, "I've captured some Monkey, Ape, and the rats you mentioned. I need you to send me a few men."

"Okay, but I'm afraid it will take some time..."

Kyohiko rubbed his temples.

Researching these things requires Medical Ninja Medical Ninja, but that's exactly what's lacking right now.

Orochimaru frowned. "Not enough people?"

"Medical Ninja with research capabilities are a rare commodity these days, which is why they need to be trained even more!"

Just as Kyohiko was about to speak, he suddenly heard a message.

[Under your guidance, the Konoha orphanage and elderly care systems have been further improved, leading to an increase in social well-being.]

[Reward: Yin Healing Wound Destruction (Beginner)]