Minato: You secretly learned sensory techniques too?

In Kyohiko's view, once you reach the level of Tsunade, the competition for Hokage is no longer about ability.

With their abilities, none of them are inferior to the other.

The difference lies in who is considered more powerful by everyone.

It's all about getting exposed!

Hiruzen Sarutobi to transfer Orochimaru away and have Tsunade and Jiraiya conduct research on Kurokawa was indeed a choice that killed two birds with one stone.

but.

As Tsunade said, she also has her advantages.

Kyohiko couldn't help.

Hokage Building.

"My disciple's reputation has spread far and wide; people are even specifically requesting him for escort missions. He'll definitely be our village's ace for missions from now on!"

Jiraiya burst into laughter.

This morning, a merchant from Kyoto specifically requested that Minato's squad escort him.

As Teacher, he naturally felt honored.

Tsunade, holding the documents, ignored him completely. After walking to the door, she turned back and said, "Jiraiya, there's a question you need to consider."

"What?"

Jiraiya stopped laughing.

"You're not leading the team anymore, how's your income lately?"

Tsunade offered a "kind" reminder.

During the time they were hiding in the Anbu, the Third Hokage did provide them with rewards, but these were far less than the rewards they received for the missions.

In the past, it wouldn't have been a problem.

But now.

Jiraiya's face fell.

Reminded by Tsunade, he realized that if things continued like this, they might not be able to make ends meet.

We need to think of a way!

"Wait a minute! Where's my money? Haven't you already started working?"

"Well, I'm just a paid salaried worker, I don't have any savings. Can you give me some more time? Um, I have an appointment, I have to go now!"

Tsunade immediately made her escape.

However, she did have an appointment.

A former subordinate.

"Denji, have you been doing Genin missions all these years?"

"I'm sorry, Lady Tsunade, I... I simply can't lift a scalpel! I can't be as strong as you!"

Looking at the man in front of me, weeping bitterly.

Tsunade sighed softly.

Denji, the Medical Team ninja she once trained.

After repeated failed surgeries on the battlefield, he gradually developed a tremor in his hands when holding a scalpel, making him unable to perform surgeries anymore.

She only learned the details after checking the hospital's records.

"Don't be afraid. There are many ninjas like you in the village. In the past, you were considered to have lost your ninja abilities and could only perform Genin missions, but..."

Tsunade's voice was firm and charismatic. "I came here precisely to resolve this matter!"

"What? This... can this be fixed?"

Denji was taken aback.

Tsunade nodded. "Of course, aren't I an example? However, this requires long-term research and treatment, and I'm currently working on that."

As she spoke, she handed over a list.

The list above contains information about people who lost their ninja abilities due to psychological issues, with each issue clearly labeled. Some individuals, however, are not labeled at all.

A whole stack of them!

Tsunade's expression was serious. "Denji, this kind of illness doesn't require you to pick up a scalpel, but it does require you to feel more deeply and help the patient. Are you willing to fight again?"

Battle, such an ancient word.

Denji's eyes widened in disbelief. He hadn't expected that he could still "fight." Then, he felt two streams of hot liquid running down his face.

Unbeknownst to him, he had already shed tears of emotion.

"Certainly!"

No one understands better than those in distress how much they need help.

If there is a solution, Denji is unwilling to sit idly by and wait for death.

Similar situations continued to occur afterward.

The first thing Tsunade planned to do was to "rescue" these former Medical Ninja.

Save yourself before you save others!

Outside Konoha, the young man being escorted asked in a low voice.

"Excuse me, sir, why are you walking like that?"

"Haha, of course it's because--"

Might Guy ran upside down, but it didn't hinder everyone's progress. When questioned by the "employer," he only replied with an impassioned voice, "The glory of youth lies in sweating!"

The man remained silent for a moment, but then persisted and started talking to Might Guy.

In front, Minato Namikaze and Kyohiko stood one in front of the other.

Seeing this, Minato waved his hand behind him, and Kyohiko quickly moved closer.

"Minato- senpai..."

"We're already quite familiar with each other, just call me Minato. Kyohiko, this employer... doesn't something seem a bit off to you?"

Minato Namikaze lowered his voice.

Kyohiko nodded.

Of course it's strange!

There was no word of it yesterday, but it suddenly appeared today, came up and called out my name, and then specifically asked my Team Minato to participate. It's obvious that they came for me.

and.

Or should we escort them back to Kyoto...?

The Land of Fire is not small, but the distance from Konoha to Kyoto is not very far. Unless one is of noble status, there is no need for special escort.

Or perhaps they have ulterior motives.

Kyohiko hasn't quite figured out the situation yet, but he's vaguely getting a direction.

Maybe--

It's related to my promotion to Jonin!

Normally, even if his strength reaches the Jonin, it would still be impossible for him to be directly promoted to Jonin.

As he himself said.

Jonin are the leaders of a team and high-ranking members of the village. Their promotion is not solely based on strength; it also requires leadership, command, and other abilities. Therefore, the process of becoming Jonin should be taken very seriously.

but.

I was able to get promoted because...

Feudal Lord.

The Land of Fire Feudal Lord heard about him, which ultimately influenced Hiruzen Sarutobi's decision, at least according to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

If the third generation wasn't lying, then a reasonable guess is --

The Feudal Lord wants to see me?

Guardian Ninja?

Thinking of the Twelve Guardian Ninja of later Feudal Lord, Kyohiko speculated that the current Daimyo might be wavering in his control over the ninja power.

If that's the case...

He glanced at the Minato and Might Guy in the distance.

Minato, him, Kakashi.

All three are likely targets favored by the Feudal Lord. Therefore, it is reasonable for the "employer" to approach Might Guy Might Guy, given that he is part of a special team of geniuses.

Thinking about this, he became even more certain of his guess.

but.

All of this is based on what one knows; for Kyohiko, who has never been to Kyoto or Feudal Lord, all of this should be unknown.

So he didn't speak, but shook his head in silence.

"The Lord Hokage didn't give any hints, maybe I'm overthinking it. Let's escort them to Kyoto first."

"Um."

Yuzuki Uzumaki has been working at Mingcha Street for half a month. From the initial observation and learning, she has already started helping with flower arranging in just half a month.

But things are different today.

A customer who bought flowers the day before yesterday made a special trip to visit me.

"Yuzuki, your flowers are beautiful, my partner loves them, thank you so much!"

"Oh, not at all. I've only been learning for half a month, and my appearance is still very rough. I never expected it would be of such help to you."

Yuzuki blushed at the compliment and quickly bowed in return.

The old man sighed, "She loved peonies the most. I arranged the first bunch of peonies myself. She said your flowers reminded her of the beginning..."

"You and she must be very happy."

Yuzuki Uzumaki said.

The old man was silent for a moment, then smiled and said, "Yes, we are very happy. Thank you again for the flowers."

Then, he got up and left, his body trembling.

Shortly after, Yamanaka Rino returned.

"Yuzuki, what brings Mr. Takenaka here?"

He said he was very grateful for the flowers, and his wife loved them...

Yuzuki repeated it.

Rino paused for a moment, then sighed softly, "I heard that his wife passed away yesterday at Konoha Hospital."

"What?! How could this happen...?"

Yuzuki Uzumaki it unbelievable.

"The flowers from our shop, once purchased, are either given to young couples, placed at Memorial Stone, or sent to hospitals."

Yamanaka Rino whispered.

"For them, flowers are a vessel for emotions and longing. Perhaps, before they left, your flowers reminded them of the most beautiful times they had."

She glanced at it and smiled, "Don't be sad. Compared to the names on the Memorial Stone, they are already very happy."

Memorial Stone? Even Konoha has its sacrifices?

Yuzuki Uzumaki wiped away her tears.

Yamanaka Rino nodded, arranging the bouquet as she spoke, "Of course, since the First Hokage passed away, Konoha has been at war. That's why we built the Ninja Academy, hospitals, and now we have Medical Ninja..."

She recounted Konoha's past.

Where there is war, there will be sacrifices.

Yuzuki Uzumaki paused, taken aback.

It turns out that Konoha, as one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, also experiences war and sacrifice.

"Then, what about the Uzumaki Clan? Konoha had it engraved on their Forehead Protector, but it seems the Uzumaki Clan has been wiped out, right?"

"This..."

Yamanaka Rino pondered for a moment, then said, "You won't get the answer you're looking for from me."

"What's the meaning?"

"Although I own a flower shop, I come from the Yamanaka Clan and am a ninja, while my husband is Jonin in the village. Do you believe what I'm saying?"

Yamanaka Rino smiled.

Yuzuki Uzumaki was speechless.

She understood that her identity couldn't be hidden from others, and she never intended to conceal it.

but.

Just as Yamanaka Rino said, would she really believe what the other person said about the Uzumaki Clan?

Yuzuki couldn't answer.

"I have some flowers here. Could you take them to my clients? They're just ordinary people, and you can chat with them while you're there; maybe you'll get some answers."

"Yes!"

Upon entering the city gates of Kyoto, the Land of Fire, a commotion erupted.

The streets were bustling with traffic.

Besides nobles and commoners, there were also some Konoha ninjas around, and most of the people walking on the streets were children.

Most of these people were just helping the ladies catch their pets and then taking a stroll around the city on their way back.

Kyohiko couldn't help but sigh--

Back then, in order to get C-level missions as soon as possible, he did a lot of these missions.

Today, the tasks are still the same, but the people have changed.

A new generation replaces the old!

As he entered the city gate, he suddenly heard a sound.

A familiar voice!

Kyohiko quickly looked at the system panel.

Really!

Huh, is that Yuzuki Uzumaki?

[With your guidance and assistance, a person with a special physique joins Konoha.]

[Reward: Chakra Perception (Proficient)]

Chakra perception?

Previously, I found some records about Chakra perception in Senju Tobirama's notes, but they were only basic records and not analyzed in depth.

Is this technique similar to Senju Tobirama's?

Kyohiko followed Minato's steps without making a sound, sorting through the memories in his mind. After sorting through the memories, he couldn't help but be a little surprised.

Many techniques for enhancing perception with Chakra have appeared in my mind!

This technique allows one to sense the number of people within a large area, much like Senju Tobirama's "Chakra perception," but with some differences.

Its scope is not as large as that of Senju Tobirama.

According to Kyohiko's current memories, his current perception range is up to three kilometers, but if there is a specific Chakra aura, this ability can locate and track it.

It's somewhat like a lower-spec version of Mind's Eye of the Kagura and the Second Chakra Sensing?

Directly achieve proficiency...

It's probably because he already possesses sensory skills and has strong hearing and Chakra control that he was able to skip the beginner stage.

This sensory ability, combined with one's hearing, is quite useful in today's team.

Kyohiko glanced around.

Kakashi and Guy both possess some sensory skills, but neither is particularly proficient; Minato Namikaze, on the other hand, has excellent sensory abilities.

But.

Minato Namikaze at this time has not yet reached the strength of later generations, and we have never seen him use Chakra Sensory Technique similar to Senju Tobirama's.

Kyohiko didn't try to apply it here.

He followed Minato.

"Forward, yes, yes, yes!"

"Arrive!"

A sound came from behind.

Kyohiko looked up.

Feudal Lord's Mansion!

He looked at the Minato.

The two looked at each other.

As expected, the person being escorted was a member of the Feudal Lord's household.

Minato Namikaze turned around, a smile on his face, "Maru Ichikyu, we'll leave you here..."

"Etc."

Maru Ichikyu smiled and said, "Minato Jonin, since you're already here, why don't you come in and have a seat? It's perfect timing. My father has heard that Konoha has a genius comparable to the Second Hokage in his rebirth, and he'd like to meet him."

"This..."

Minato looked at Kyohiko.

Sure enough, his feeling was right; this mission was fraught with strangeness.

However.

Before he could make a decision, the gates of the Feudal Lord's Mansion opened.

Maru Ichikyu shouted, "Please invite the guests from Konoha inside; Father wishes to see them."

"Yes!"

The subordinates stopped and immediately ran into the mansion.

Kyohiko tugged at Minato's sleeve.

Minato Namikaze nodded slightly, thanked him profusely, and then followed him into the Feudal Lord's Mansion.

The mansion was bustling with people coming and going, quite lively indeed.

A short while later, Maru Ichikyu quickly entered, seemingly to go find the Feudal Lord.

Kyohiko and the other three waited in the courtyard.

"Kyohiko, what's wrong with you...?"

"Wait, something doesn't feel right. Let me sense it first."

Kyohiko squatted down, closed his eyes, and used the abilities and techniques he had just acquired to sense the flow of Chakra within his body. Then, he probed the ground with his fingers.

Chakra spread along the earth in all directions.

Immediately, he Awakening.

Kakashi was initially puzzled, but then he remembered the book he had read that day, one of which was about "perception".

Could it be that...?

He looked at Kyohiko in disbelief.

The next moment, Kyohiko stood up, his expression solemn.

He hesitated for a moment, then moved closer to Minato Namikaze.

"Within the Feudal Lord's mansion, there are several people who possess Chakra. After we arrived, they all went out through the underground passage."

"Ninja?"

Minato Namikaze's eyelids twitched.

The appearance of ninjas in the Feudal Lord's Mansion is not a good sign.

But when did Kyohiko learn such powerful and detailed perception?

It should be noted that the territory of the Feudal Lord's Mansion is quite large, and the opponent's Chakra fluctuations were not strong, so he did not notice them at all. However, Kyohiko was able to sense and detect the opponent's movements through special means.

This sensory technique is very similar to the one used by the Second Hokage...

That thing is incredibly difficult!

In just over half a month, Kyohiko has made such terrifying progress...

Minato Namikaze was surprised, but what surprised him even more was the news about Kyohiko.

Ninjas have appeared in Daimyo's Feudal Lord's Mansion!

"Enemy or?"

"I don't know. I only sensed that they had Chakra and didn't want us to know, but judging from the fact that they came through the tunnels, they must be very familiar with the terrain and routes here."

Kyohiko analyzed in a low voice.

Might Guy was very well-behaved and stayed there to continue exercising.

Kakashi moved his fingers and muttered something, but made no sound. He seemed to pay little attention to Kyohiko, but his position was just right to block the path between Kyohiko and the house.

Everyone was in great sync.

but.

Kakashi was actually quite surprised.

The perception technique he just witnessed resembled something he had read about in a book, but the book was written in a very obscure and difficult-to-understand style, and he could only comprehend a small part of it at the time.

Even so, his sensory skills improved considerably after training and practice.

Unexpectedly, Kyohiko not only could understand it, but also mastered that incredible perceptual ability.

That's amazing!

However, behind every genius lies unimaginable effort...

We cannot slack off!

Kakashi focused intently and began training seriously.

In the corner, Kyohiko and Minato remained silent for a long while, until Minato apologized first.

"I'm getting anxious. How could I possibly know something like this just by sensing it? But since they know about the tunnels in the Feudal Lord's Mansion, they might be Feudal Lord's men."

Minato Namikaze lowered his voice, "Pretend you don't know anything later."

"Um."

Kyohiko nodded.

That's what he thought too!

Before long, Maru Ichikyu returned and saw them "cultivating" in the same spot. A bright smile appeared on his face.

"Even with missions like this, you all still haven't forgotten to train and cultivate. No wonder you've become Konoha's elite."

"Where..."

Minato offered some polite words.

Maru Ichikyu smiled and said, "Father is already waiting inside."

"Thanks."

Minato follow.

A short while later, led by Minato, they entered a side hall next to the main hall.

Inside the room, the Feudal Lord sat on the throne, holding a small fan in his hand.

"Greetings, Your Feudal Lord!"

Minato Namikaze and Kyohiko bowed in unison.

The four people introduced themselves.

Feudal Lord's face was beaming with smiles, but when he caught sight of Might Guy, a hint of doubt flickered across his face, though it quickly vanished.

"You are all elites of Konoha, especially Kyohiko. I heard that you gave those people from the Land of Water a big thrashing in Yugakure and also got a lot of benefits from the Land of Earth!"

"As a citizen of the Land of Fire, this is what Kyohiko should do."

Kyohiko answered respectfully.

Feudal Lord smiled.

He scanned the group and said, "Your team is quite interesting. I heard that you, Minato, are Jiraiya's disciple, and that Kakashi Hatake was once his subordinate, but this one..."

"Feudal Lord Excellency, my name is Might Guy, and I am a ninja destined to become a master of Taijutsu!"

Might Guy said haltingly.

He laughed Feudal Lord.

"Good, good! That's ambitious!"

Taijutsu.

Whether in terms of status or ability, Kai is completely out of place with the other three.

Feudal Lord smiled and said, "I'd like to meet you all and have a casual chat, so I asked Shikyu to invite you over when he's passing by. Shikyu, you can show us around Kyoto for a bit."

"Yes!"