Gotta Go Break into Someone Else's House!

"Information sent back by Minato- senpai?"

"Um."

The Anbu, Kyohiko, has unusually come to work.

because--

Minato delivered the intelligence directly to him.

Kakashi and Genma Shiranui quickly searched for information, but Kyohiko soon spread the documents out and threw them on the table.

I glanced at them and quickly picked one out.

"This."

"This one, that one..."

The scrolls were quickly selected one by one.

Kakashi and Genma Shiranui stared wide-eyed, their shock barely concealed despite their masks.

"This..."

They swallowed hard, reflecting on their work efficiency, and suddenly began to question the meaning of life.

These documents...

It would take Genma Shiranui a long time to process the information and extract the key details.

Kakashi is better, but only slightly better; compared to Kyohiko's efficiency, there's still a gap.

How did you do that?

"Dynamic vision and memory abilities; being able to remember the main keywords at a glance isn't a special skill."

Kyohiko gestured for them to carefully examine the selected sections, and then continued to filter through the information within.

Kakashi looked at a few pictures.

It's all information about Kumogakure) and Iwagakure).

Kumogakure?

As he observed the movements of the Cloud Ninja, he suddenly noticed that the Land of Lightning had recently increased the intensity of ninja patrols at sea.

Especially this large bay between it and the Land of Earth.

"Once Shusaku has some free time, he can find someone to set up these intelligence coordination and screening teams. That way, it won't be so tiring."

Kyohiko finished selecting from a table full of dishes.

Then, he set aside the unimportant parts and selected the more important ones.

The maritime movements of Kumogakure, Kirigakure, and Iwagakure.

Then, he couldn't help but sneer and handed Kakashi and the others a few scrolls.

"Look."

"What?"

Kakashi took it, and then his expression gradually became serious.

This intelligence...

It wasn't any important intelligence; it was just that pirates had appeared in a certain area of the sea and were robbing passing ships.

but.

When put together, they look quite different.

"In the past, pirates probably didn't operate this frequently, did they?"

Genma Shiranui frowned.

Kakashi nodded. "Of course, after the Land of Waves incident, maritime trade actually went through a very harmonious period, but now it seems..."

"That's normal."

Kyohiko was not surprised.

The trade situation is bound to change depending on the relations between countries. If the Kumogakure dared to block even the ships of the Konoha Ninja, let alone others.

He wasn't surprised.

but.

Currently, the actions between these three countries are too frequent. If we don't retaliate, the Kumogakure might think it can easily manipulate them.

"If they do it, we can do it in our own waters!"

Kakashi frowned.

Kyohiko nodded. "That's possible, but we shouldn't do that."

"Why?"

Genma Shiranui was confused.

Kyohiko looked at the two of them.

"Why loot and vandalize your own home? If you're going to rob, go rob other people's waters, plunder ships from three countries in their territories."

Disrupting one's own shipping lanes—isn't that something only a fool would do?

Genma Shiranui was speechless.

Kakashi pondered for a moment, then said, "Like Raiga Kurosuki, but who should do it?"

While the Iburi Clan excels at infiltration and reconnaissance, they are very poor at combat. They are sufficient for plundering ordinary merchant ships, but not for ninja vessels...

Never mind then.

To establish prestige and inflict pain on the enemy, one must send out a powerful adversary.

Who should we send?

Kyohiko laughed, "Gather our Anbu's Water Style specialists, I'll teach them the Hidden Mist Technique and Silent Killing Technique, and we'll raid the waters off Kumogakure."

"Well..."

Kakashi was momentarily stunned.

Isn't this something Danzo often does?

Kyohiko laughed, "Danzo's methods are dirty, but they are indeed effective. This time, they started with dirty tricks, so we can't blame them for using our own methods."

"Yes!"

Kakashi nodded, preparing to leave with the orders.

Kyohiko suddenly called out, "Genma, go and make the arrangements. I have other plans for Kakashi."

"Yes!"

Genma Shiranui rose to take his leave.

He previously thought that Kyohiko was somewhat of a hands-off manager, believing that he was just being lazy by dumping all the work on Kakashi.

Looking back now, dealing with these matters was not difficult for Kyohiko at all.

This is truly giving them a chance to grow!

Genma Shiranui sighed inwardly, feeling a surge of emotion.

Without a doubt.

If they hadn't had a good relationship with Kyohiko, and if they weren't capable and hardworking enough, they would never have gotten these jobs.

This is an opportunity!

Genma Shiranui quickly left.

Kakashi watched the person leave before saying, "Is there an even more important mission?"

"Well, you could say that."

Kyohiko created a Shadow Clone, and with a resentful look in the clone's eyes, he took Kakashi and left.

"I'll use my Shadow Clone to handle that. This situation is a bit different; I need to deal with it myself."

"I'm just letting you try a new exercise method today, let's see how it goes."

What method?

Kakashi was puzzled.

Suddenly, a pressure came from his body, and then he felt as if his body had become several times heavier.

"Keep practicing."

Kyohiko stopped.

With his level of skill in Added-Weight Rock Technique weight, ordinary effects don't require much Hand Seals.

Kakashi drew his sword, quickly realizing—

It's not an illusion!

He really has gained weight.

This is the Added-Weight Rock Technique from Iwagakure).

"You actually researched the Added-Weight Rock Technique of Iwagakure, that Light-Weight Rock Technique..."

"Still no clue."

Kyohiko shook his head.

Actually, if they studied it, they might be able to find some clues, but right now they don't rely on the Light-Weight Rock Technique as much.

In terms of speed, if you can learn the Flying Thunder God, it's better than any other speed-based moves like Light-Weight Rock Technique.

If you can't learn it...

The distinction between Light-Weight Rock Technique is often mysterious.

Kakashi has great talent, but he can't control his speed. He can't even fully utilize the speed of his Lightning Style Chakra state, let alone the Light-Weight Rock Technique.

so.

Kyohiko looked at Kakashi and asked, "Are you interested in this technique?"

"Certainly!"

Kakashi nodded emphatically.

but.

After a moment, he shook his head.

"Right now, it's more important for me to study the Hell Stab and the Lightning Armor. If I can understand these two techniques and adapt them to my own situation, my strength will definitely reach a new level."

Kakashi understands his own path very well.

Although he can perform many nature transformations, his greatest strengths lie in Lightning Style, speed, and swordsmanship.

As for Earth Style is a technique used for escape and defense), it is mostly used for defense and escape.

The Added-Weight Rock Technique is primarily for attack.

He has no shortage of means in these areas.

Kyohiko nodded in approval. "Don't bite off more than you can chew. Your choice was right."

"Um."

Kakashi was already used to this method.

Now that Jiraiya is in the north, Kyohiko and Minato have practically become his other "Teacher," and he is taught many of his techniques by them.

He wasn't upset at all.

Kyohiko and Minato are indeed powerful; within Konoha, there are countless people willing to come and take them on as disciples.

Kakashi already benefited greatly from receiving guidance.

that is...

That's a bit beneath one's seniority.

He practiced diligently, but the sword he could easily wield under normal circumstances became slightly more difficult to swing now.

"How many times is that?"

"It should be ten times, but I'll add a little more for you."

Kyohiko spoke, he placed his hand on him.

Not long after.

A stronger gravity was acting on Kakashi.

Kakashi gritted his teeth and persevered.

The increased weight was easier than carrying heavy loads, but after becoming ten times stronger, he gradually felt somewhat uncomfortable.

"I seem to be adjusting a little."

"Hmm, not four times as comfortable, but it's bearable."

Kakashi's movements were somewhat distorted, but he tried his best to correct them to avoid losing his swordsmanship.

Kyohiko quickly took out a pen and paper and made a note.

Four to eight times.

This is the level that suits Kakashi and his group.

"I'll add just a little bit more, feel it, but remember, use Chakra to protect your body first, make yourself strong enough."

"Good!"

Kakashi gritted his teeth and persevered, following Kyohiko's method to fill his entire body with Chakra.

This technique is similar to Lightning Release Chakra Mode, except it doesn't incorporate the elements of Lightning Style, so he used it with ease.

soon.

Even greater pressure is mounting.

His feet sank into the ground instantly, and the knife in his hand clattered to the ground, slipping from his grasp.

It's too heavy!

but.

With the help of Chakra, he quickly resumed normal functioning, even more smoothly than before.

" With Chakra, I can move twelve times more freely..."

Tried again and again, recorded again and again.

Keep increasing it up to sixteen times.

In just a moment, Kakashi almost collapsed, but he gritted his teeth and persevered. Suddenly, he felt as if some kind of restriction had been broken.

Then--

He will then be able to control his body.

Kyohiko's expression was strange.

Kakashi's breakthrough wasn't due to a physical physical breakthrough, but rather because he opened the "Gate of Opening" of the Eight Inner Gates, allowing him to unleash his full physical power.

A few seconds later, the "Gate of Opening" effect ended, and Kakashi nearly collapsed to the ground.

In that instant, he made a rapid response.

but.

We are powerless!

In an instant, the "rest" door opened.

New forces are emerging.

Kakashi maintained this state once again.

but.

A few seconds later, Kyohiko voluntarily dispelled the Ninjutsu.

In another second, Kakashi's "Gate of Healing" state should also be over.

really.

The next second, Kakashi collapsed to the ground, feeling weak and powerless all over.

He was speechless for a long time.

"Sixteen times is still too much, but it's more suitable for cultivation in the ' Gate of Opening ' state. Combining these techniques should make the process twice as effective."

He recorded the results.

Kakashi was sweating profusely.

It only took a few minutes, but it felt like an eternity to him, more tiring than running hundreds of laps in one go.

In that state, he felt like his body was about to give out.

In fact...

After only a short while, his Chakra was almost depleted.

If we persist any longer, we might die here.

Practice to death?

This is not impossible.

"Your Chakra is too low, and your strength isn't enough, so you can't last much longer. If it were Guy, he could probably last 20 times longer."

Kyohiko said.

When imbued with Chakra, a ninja's power differs greatly from that of an ordinary person.

In Sage Mode, a ninja can even lift rocks the size of small mountains.

Kakashi remained silent.

His physical strength is indeed insufficient.

Kyohiko said, "Practice more in the future."

"What... could it be?"

Kakashi looked surprised and incredulous. "You're going to maintain and Added-Weight Rock Technique from now on?"

"Of course not."

Kyohiko chuckled and put away the booklet. "I'm recording the gravity ranges suitable for ninja training. I'll make a few gravity training armors for you to try out first."

"Thank you so much!"

Kakashi was overjoyed and had no intention of refusing.

This kind of gravity training is many times more advanced than Kai's kind of hard training and running.

but.

His expression changed drastically very quickly.

"This must be for ninjas who practice the Eight Inner Gates Formation, right?"

Just now...

Twenty times the gravity was enough to put him in a desperate situation, prompting him to quickly open the "Open" and "Rest" gates of the Eight Inner Gates.

If Kai were given the opportunity to train, he could definitely reach the Sixth Gate or Seventh Gate in no time.

That's the greatest significance!

Kakashi knew this very well, so...

Kyohiko smiled and said, "That's true, but the main purpose of a Ninja Tools is to cultivate combat power, not to cultivate a special kind of person."

He patted Kakashi on the shoulder.

"Don't overthink it, go and rest, then record your physical changes and see if there's any improvement."

This experiment should continue for some time.

It won't consume much Chakra anyway.

He escorted Kakashi back, then received the overall report scroll from his clone before using Flying Thunder God to travel to Tsunade's location.

In the north, the Third Raikage returned to the ship, and the group became much more subdued.

Because Minato Namikaze truly possessed the ability to harm the Third Raikage, and also the ability to slaughter their entire ship's crew.

Today's Minato Namikaze, in some ways, can truly rival Senju Tobirama his prime, making them very wary.

but.

after.

"Shikaku."

One after another, figures emerged from the forest, accompanied by a team of a thousand people.

Are they all ninjas?

The Third Raikage's eyelid twitched.

Leading the group were two other members of the Ino-Shika-Cho, and behind them, a group of ninjas of equally high quality filled the entire forest.

A thousand people isn't a lot, but it depends on the situation.

It's not wartime now, Konoha has stockpiled so many ninjas on the border, clearly indicating they're prepared for war at any moment.

It all depends on who wants to make a move.

The scariest thing is--

They hadn't been aware of this unit before.

"Could it be that he's using Shadow Clone clones to put on a show?"

Ai asked in a low voice.

They also use the Shadow Clone Technique to store as many people as possible.

The Third Raikage squinted and shook his head. "It doesn't seem like it. The aura is different. It looks real."

Where did it come from?

Ai found it hard to believe.

Their Intelligence Division couldn't find this team at all.

According to their intelligence, Konoha had only left a few hundred people at the border.

The Third Raikage remained silent.

He pondered for a long time, and suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him.

"Guardian Ninja."

"Ah?"

Ai paused for a moment, not understanding what he meant.

The Third Raikage said, "This place isn't far from major towns. I've heard that Konoha has set up a small number of Guardian Ninja in areas where many nobles gather."

"Guardian Ninja..."

Upon hearing this, Ai became even more wary of Konoha.

These ninjas may not be very strong, only at the Genin level, but in war, the majority of people are Genin and Chunin.

Throwing Explosive Tag at your opponent can also kill them.

Konoha's method is equivalent to temporarily conjuring up a large number of ninja troops!