Kyohiko, You Should Teach Asuma

In the Anbu, inside a dimly lit dungeon.

Kazuma leaned against the corner of the wall, his eyes vacant and lifeless.

He hadn't said a word for the past month, but under the secret techniques of the Yamanaka Clan, there were no secrets at all.

The other party basically knows everything that should and shouldn't be said.

Squeak--

The cell door opened.

Kazuma looked up, a glimmer of hope flashing in his eyes, but he quickly fell silent again.

He recognized the person in front of him; he seemed to be the captain of the Anbu.

He desperately wanted to live.

but.

How could Konoha's Anbu possibly recruit him?

He leaned against the corner of the wall, motionless.

"Who said he wants to die? Doesn't he still want to live?"

Kyohiko squatted down.

For the past month, he had not come to see Kazuma, but the Yamanaka Clan had been searching for his memories, many of which were fragmented and difficult to piece together.

but.

The general situation has been investigated and clarified.

Kazuma doesn't know much, and besides his own abilities, he doesn't have much other value.

so.

Yamanaka Inoichi Yakushi Nonō's opinions are--

This person can be killed; keeping him alive is just a waste of food.

However, Kyohiko felt it was worthwhile to observe further.

Kazuma glared at him, but inwardly he was surprised.

He remembered that voice.

Kyohiko Yoshimine.

Is he the leader of the Anbu?

"What you up to?"

Kazuma watched him warily.

Kyohiko smiled and said, "It's nothing, just chatting for a bit."

"There's nothing to talk about."

Kazuma.

Kyohiko said, "So, do you want to live?"

"You..."

Kazuma froze, his gaze fixed on Kyohiko.

What are you planning?

His eyes were filled with doubt.

"Actually, I quite admire you. I've looked up some information recently, and it seems your previous Teacher didn't teach you much. You had to figure out a lot of Ninjutsu and techniques on your own."

"As a semi-wandering ninja, your talent and abilities are exceptional."

Kyohiko's repeated praises only deepened Kazuma's confusion.

It seems like they're trying to turn him against them?

But do I have any value in being turned?

Kazuma listening for a while, Kazuma simply asked directly, "You want to recruit me?"

"Danzo you badly, regarding you as expendable resources. I don't see any need for you to be loyal to him. As for the Curse Mark on your tongue, I don't need your information."

Kyohiko said.

He stood up, looking down at Kazuma: "Your head is quite valuable to me. If you're willing, I can spare your life, but from now on you'll only be able to live in the Anbu."

You want me to do research for you?

Kazuma understood.

He was surprised.

Unlike Danzo, his identity has nothing to do with Konoha and he is more of an "enemy".

Kyohiko dared to recruit and trust him?

Aren't you afraid I'll run away?

"Don't be afraid, because the person guarding you is someone you absolutely dare not disobey."

Kyohiko smiled faintly.

Kazuma paused for a second, then suddenly realized. "Orochimaru?"

"Yes, your job is to serve as my and Orochimaru's assistant. There will definitely be some restrictions on you in the future, but if you show loyalty to Konoha, I will not hesitate to set you free."

Kyohiko paused for a second, then smiled and explained, "You can think of it as you using your labor and wisdom to exchange for your life and freedom."

The dead have no value.

In a situation where manpower is urgently needed, killing a talented ninja like Kazuma would be an unwise choice.

Kazuma was stunned.

Then, he swallowed.

To be honest, Kyohiko's requirements weren't very good; in fact, they could be described as extremely demanding.

However, given these conditions, he believed that Kyohiko was serious.

but.

"You're not going to be a test subject, are you?"

Kazuma asked cautiously.

Kyohiko shook his head. "If we need you to be a test subject, do we need your consent?"

Too.

Kazuma's doubts vanished.

I agree!

"Very good."

Kyohiko put his hand on his shoulder.

A few seconds later, a blinding light shone through, Kazuma when they opened their eyes again, they found themselves in a forest.

Although there was some shade from the trees, the light here was still too bright compared to the dungeon.

He squinted.

Then, another person's voice was heard.

"Kyohiko, you brought him here, surely not to be used as an experiment for me?"

Kazuma stared intently, and his whole body trembled.

The man before him appeared to be smiling, but in reality, he harbored a murderous intent that sent chills down his spine, making him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.

Is he Orochimaru?

He seems even more terrifying than Danzo!

Kazuma dared not move.

Kyohiko said, "His strength is average, but he's smart. Consider him an assistant I found for you."

"Helper?"

Orochimaru chuckled lightly, his killing intent subtly concealed. "Too bad, I thought he was going to be used as an experiment. I'm currently facing a bottleneck in my training..."

Although I'm not entirely satisfied, it's better than nothing.

Orochimaru gestured for him to leave the person behind.

Kyohiko abandoned the person, and the system issued a notification sound.

but.

The reward was rather mediocre.

Wind Style: Beast Wave Palm. The reward is mastery, but its use is limited; at most, it just allows him to learn another Wind Release Ninjutsu.

After exchanging pleasantries, Kyohiko Flying Thunder God left.

Orochimaru turned his head, a faint smile appearing on his face, "From now on, you'll be my assistant. Before that, I have a gift for you..."

"What?"

Kazuma answered instinctively.

The next instant, his vision blurred—

Orochimaru in front of him turned into a blur, his true form appearing behind him in an instant.

Immediately afterwards, a sharp pain shot through my neck, and a strange force surged into me.

Pain, cold.

A scream echoed through the forest.

Orochimaru retracted his head, a cold smile appearing on his face, "It's my little gift."

A Sealing Technique appeared on the Kazuma's neck.

It is slightly different from the Curse Mark.

Kazuma touched his neck and felt a protruding piece of flesh inside. Although he couldn't see it, he could imagine what would happen if it flared up.

"This seal..."

"This is the result of my recent research. It is harmless during the sealing period and can even slowly seep out vitality to improve physical condition. The drawback is that without my help, it will become ineffective every once in a while."

"You'll see how effective it is then."

Orochimaru's lips curled into a slight smile. "Of course, you can also try to escape while I'm not around and see if someone else can reseal it for you."

Kazuma a chill run through his entire body.

With such skill, it's no wonder that Kyohiko Yoshimine entrusted him to Orochimaru so confidently.

It turns out they weren't afraid of running away at all!

He lowered his head.

"So what should I do next?"

"Take care of the Monkey and apes in the forest. If you can take good care of them, I will not be stingy with rewards."

Call out!

The Wind Blade spun, the gale howled, severing countless tree branches and leaving deep wounds on the tree trunks.

"It's quite powerful, yet it doesn't consume much energy."

"Improvise."

Kyohiko stopped.

The Master-level Beast Wave Palm technique exceeded expectations and also came with a fairly powerful Wind Style technique, so it wasn't too bad.

only.

With his current abnormally solid foundation, even if he were to train in such Ninjutsu on his own, it would only take him ten days or even a few days.

He withdrew his Chakra.

at this time.

"If Asuma knew that you've even mastered Wind Release Ninjutsu to this level, he'd probably be quite upset."

Behind them, Shinnosuke slowly approached.

Kyohiko smiled and said, "No, he's not that petty. There's really no grudge between us; it's mostly just youthful impetuosity."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke nodded in agreement and said very sincerely, "You understand him better than my father does."

"Lord Sandai, indeed."

After thinking about it, Kyohiko agreed with Sarutobi Shinnosuke's statement.

He looked at the other person.

"Senior, the Monkey Clan and Sarutobi Clan have already adapted to the environment of the Forest of Death and have begun to take root here. Therefore, we hope that you and the Enma tribe can provide assistance in the future."

"No problem, I'll do my best, but I have one request."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke.

Kyohiko nodded, signaling him to continue.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke revealed the purpose of the invitation.

"Please help me train Asuma."

"Ah?"

Kyohiko was initially somewhat surprised.

Then, after a moment of contemplation, he understood.

"Train his reaction?"

"Right."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke nodded and explained Asuma's condition.

He is skilled in Wind Release Ninjutsu.

Shinnosuke excels at Earth Style Ninjutsu, but speed and Wind Style are not his strengths. In these areas Minato Namikaze and Kyohiko are undoubtedly the most skilled.

However, there are differences between Minato and Kyohiko.

Minato's speed and reflexes were largely innate, and he lacked the ability to mentor or teach disciples.

On the contrary, it Kyohiko...

"Compared to Minato, to me, and even to my father and Jiraiya, you have a greater talent for teaching others. I believe in your abilities."

"Sarutobi Shinnosuke I said seriously."

Kakashi grew rapidly under Kyohiko's influence.

Might Guy was originally only good at Taijutsu, and his other skills were terrible, but now he has even mastered Lightning Style techniques and weapons.

It's only a matter of time before Guy becomes Jonin.

Genma Shiranui, Namiashi Raidō, and others.

This brilliant record is far superior to others.

"I can't guarantee it, and I've been very busy lately; I have surgery to perform this afternoon."

"It doesn't matter."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke nodded.

That's it.

"I will do my best to help the Sarutobi Clan and Monkey Clan, and you can also contact me if the Anbu needs any assistance."

"Then you can just lend your name. Who knows when we might need you for a part-time job? Besides, your sister-in-law is in the Anbu."

Kyohiko didn't stand on ceremony with him at all.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke chuckled but didn't refuse. However, he repeatedly stated that he wouldn't be focusing on Anbu work much in the future.

He was truly fed up.

Konoha Hospital, Tsunade's director's office.

A man of about thirty years old glanced cautiously outside before speaking in a low voice.

"For the past month, Kyohiko has been helping with acupressure and throat treatments, and Jifeng's lungs and throat have shown significant improvement, and his overall health has improved considerably. I feel..."

"Could we try treating it gradually?"

Gekko Busaku's eyes held a look of hope and pleading.

As a doctor, she has heard countless pleas and prayers, even her own, but she must be responsible for her patients.

Tsunade remained silent for a moment, then sighed softly.

"Buso, Kyohiko's treatment can only temporarily suppress it and ensure it doesn't worsen, but it can't completely cure his condition. Unless you're willing to let Ji Feng live a normal life, otherwise..."

She didn't say anything, but her meaning was clear.

Over the past period, the hospital has conducted various experiments and trials, confirming that organs from blood relatives are more likely to combine and less likely to cause rejection reactions.

so.

The proposed method of partial transplantation has now been largely confirmed as feasible.

In comparison, acupuncture treatment cannot completely cure the disease, and as Konoha's strongest future genius, Kyohiko's time is precious, so it is impossible for him to treat Gekko Hayate every now and then.

The accumulated costs could be unbearable even for those Gekko Clan paycheck for a lifetime.

Gekko Busaku remained silent for a moment.

Just then...

"Let's have the surgery. If mine doesn't work, we'll use yours. There's bound to be one that works, and even if we have a transplant, we'll be fine."

At most, one cannot be a ninja.

The person who came in from outside was his wife, who was also Gekko Hayate's mother.

The two exchanged a glance and then nodded silently.

"Then let's have the surgery."

We can't sacrifice the children.

They sighed softly.

Just as Tsunade was about to speak, she suddenly sensed Kyohiko's presence and immediately stood up.

"You all go and rest first. I need to discuss the plan with Kyohiko and finalize the most perfect solution."

"Thanks you!"

Gekko Busaku bowed.

As they went outside, they saw Kyohiko arrive, and immediately began to express their gratitude and make requests.

Kyohiko repeatedly reassured him.

Once inside, there was no need for further conversation; both were heavy-hearted.

After a brief silence, they began to discuss how to perform the surgery.

Kyohiko didn't know much about this, and mainly Tsunade.

Tsunade sent him mainly because she valued his powerful and precise Chakra control, as well as his steady hands.

This is a surgery involving two people, and it's the first Lung Tissue Transplant Surgery.

She had to make sure it was perfect.

A few minutes later, Gekko Hayate and his mother were placed on a stretcher and carried into the operating room.

"Let's begin."

Tsunade a deep breath.

Jaji and Kurenai Yuhi assisted from the sidelines.

Utatane Koharu and the others originally wanted to help, but Tsunade stopped them with a scolding.

Both sides are proceeding simultaneously.

Kyohiko Hand Seals, and in an instant Chakra Scalpel materialized between his palms.

One cut.

The chest cavity is open.

Previously, he and Tsunade had already examined Gekko Hayate's body and knew the source of his illness, therefore...

After opening the chest cavity, he quickly located the organs.

Cut!

Tsunade was a step behind, not because she was incapable or afraid of blood, but because she was worried that Kyohiko hadn't had many surgeries and might not be used to it.

But as it turned out, she had nothing to worry about.

Kyohiko's hands are too steady and too experienced.

With a sense of relief, Tsunade quickly began cutting away the Gekko Hayate's body.

By simply changing these body parts, Gekko Hayate can become a normal ninja.

Even if it came at the cost of his mother being unable to continue being a ninja.

A moment of silence fell over the operating room.

In the middle, Kurenai Yuhi leaned close to Kyohiko and wiped the sweat from his forehead, while the others maintained the Barrier and equipment to ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the operating room.

After some cooperation and effort, the wounds on both bodies healed.

Kurenai Yuhi looked at Kyohiko, her eyes filled with admiration.

In the previous two surgeries, Kyohiko participated, but mostly as an observer and assistant. This was Kyohiko's first time as the lead surgeon, but he performed exceptionally well.

That's amazing!

Tsunade breathed a sigh of relief, "The surgery was a success. Now, we'll see about the aftereffects of any rejection."