Kyohiko, Do You Want to Learn Senjutsu?

"Senior, did Lady Tsunade really summon me, or is it that you don't want me to clash with Asuma?"

"Yes, they all are."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke let out a sigh of relief.

He knew that Kyohiko was no ordinary child. Although he was only nine years old this year, he already possessed strength and wisdom that surpassed his peers and even many adults.

Even Tsunade and Jiraiya relied on his thinking.

His father once mentioned that Kyohiko was very similar to the Second Hokage in his early years, both of whom started thinking about the future and their future paths at a young age, and should not be taken lightly.

Such a person cannot be treated like a child; he regards Kyohiko as his peer.

Asuma, I'm sorry to have troubled you.

"I've heard that one of the sons of the three generations of officials is serving in the Anbu service?"

"Um."

Shinnosuke did not answer directly.

Kyohiko skipped the question and laughed, "Asuma is just being young and impulsive. We're all from the same village, and we'll all be part of the village in the future. I won't be angry about it."

I'm always grateful to you.

Shinnosuke his sincere gratitude.

Over the years, Asma and his father had given little care to Asuma's family, which caused Asuma to develop psychological and personality deviations.

He also knew.

That "Tree Hole" was suggested by Kyohiko.

Its presence made Asuma seem more normal, at least at home she wasn't as cold and obvious as before.

"Asuma? It's nothing."

Kyohiko shook his head.

He has no grudge against Asuma; it's just a squabble between teenagers. They might even become friends in the future!

Shinnosuke nodded.

Instead of taking Kyohiko to the Hokage Building, he walked along the other side of the road.

The road twisted and turned, with Genjutsu faintly visible on either side.

Kyohiko did not dispel the Genjutsu.

When the Genjutsu: Release, he found himself in a dark underground passage.

This is the base of the Anbu!

Shinnosuke remained silent, walking deeper into the area before finally speaking, "This is where the Anbu detains dangerous criminals. Lady Tsunade Lord Jiraiya are up ahead."

"Thanks."

Kyohiko's expression turned serious.

Both of them were present, so it must be something important.

Is it related to Kurokawa?

He went inside.

This is indeed a cage, next to the Sealing Team, whose special cells are filled with spells.

It can seal the Chakra contained within.

The deeper you go, the more obvious the seal becomes.

Upon entering, Kyohiko saw Tsunade, Jiraiya, Kurokawa, and the little boy he had previously abducted.

certainly.

Beside the little boy was a female ninja.

Her expression was cold, and she glared at them with hostility.

"They've arrived."

Tsunade turned around and waved.

Kyohiko hurried over.

Tsunade touched Kyohiko's face, which seemed very intimate, but Kyohiko could sense the flow and movement of her Chakra on his face.

This is a medical perspective.

Tsunade was examining his internal condition.

After a long while, Tsunade a sigh of relief.

"No problem. You're incredibly bold, building three pools at once. Don't you know that might deplete your Chakra?"

"I'm absolutely confident that even if I can't hold on, I can seal off the pool entrance in time."

Kyohiko replied.

Tsunade paused, then said, "You can seal the entrance?"

"Building a gate is just a matter of studying and mastering the Yin Seal, it shouldn't be too difficult, right?"

Kyohiko replied.

He sealed it again; this was the effect of reaching the level of mastery.

In another timeline, Tsunade and Sakura Haruno were later able to maintain their combat power without their pools being full, demonstrating that a full pool is not a necessary condition.

Previously, it was because his proficiency was insufficient and his understanding of the technique was inadequate.

Normally, Tsunade should be able to do that, right?

should...

Tsunade fell silent.

Kyohiko also fell silent.

It seems Tsunade can't do it yet; she spoke too soon, and the atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

Jiraiya wanted to say something, but he felt that if he spoke, he might get himself into trouble and allow Tsunade to vent her embarrassment and shame on him.

Kyohiko casually looked away.

"You must be very busy lately since you took on the role of Acting Hokage, right?"

"I'm very busy, I hardly have any free time each day, let alone do research..."

Tsunade let out a sigh of relief.

Once she started talking, she began to complain incessantly about her recent work, seemingly forgetting the awkwardness from before, and her tone became relaxed.

certainly.

She only complained for a while.

Tsunade quickly steered the conversation back to the main topic, clearly not wanting to discuss the Yin Seal any further.

She had previously come into contact with Yin Seal and considered herself to have studied them quite thoroughly.

but.

Kyohiko accomplished in just three months what she had been trying to master for over a year, making her feel incredibly ashamed. Just now, she really wanted to dig a hole and bury herself in the ground.

fine.

My younger brother is very understanding!

She pointed at Kurokawa as if nothing had happened.

"The power within him, as confirmed by Jiraiya, is a special kind of Sage Orochimaru Chakra originally the one who excelled at researching it, but for certain reasons, we didn't want him to get involved."

"Tsunade said."

She had already heard about Orochimaru's situation from Jiraiya.

First Hokage Cells, Sage Body.

The collision of these two factors will drive Orochimaru's research even further, and it's impossible to predict what will happen.

Kyohiko nodded.

Hashirama Cells...

He looked towards the future Tenzo.

"Do you want him to master Sage Chakra, or do you want him to possess both the Sage Body and Wood Release simultaneously?"

"Of course, it's Sage Chakra."

Jiraiya answered.

Then he expressed his concerns.

The body is currently in a state of equilibrium, but if more foreign cells are introduced, the body may be on the verge of collapse.

"If that's the case, there's nothing I can do to help."

Could it be that...

A thought popped into Kyohiko's mind.

Jiraiya probably wouldn't want him to try training Sage Chakra, would he?

He was naturally tempted.

"I want to take you somewhere to try training in Sage Chakra. With your talent and comprehension, if you can master Sage Chakra, you might be able to use it to decipher a technique that allows him to quietly master it, or even a technique that allows him to master Sage Chakra."

Konoha truly desires the ability of Wood Release.

otherwise.

For the past decade or so, no one would have attempted such an experiment. Even after Hiruzen Sarutobi's closed experiment, Danzo and Orochimaru continued their relentless pursuit of it.

Now that they have finally achieved some results, and Jiraiya knows about the state of the two powers, Tsunade naturally hopes that a Wood Release ninja who can master Sage Chakra will appear.

Even if they are not as good as the First Hokage, they can at least become a force to protect Konoha!

Kyohiko nodded.

"I can try."

But it's not necessarily possible to do so.

He added in his mind.

Putting the system aside, Kyohiko doesn't think he's smarter than Minato Namikaze. Even Minato Namikaze couldn't make any breakthroughs in Sage Mode, only roughly grasping the power of Senjutsu, which shows how extremely difficult this mode is.

and.

There's that big Toad on the mountain; might it sense something's wrong?

No!

They would definitely notice something was wrong, after Jiraiya and Tsunade's fates had been rewritten, and the entire Shinobi World's trajectory was certainly different from before.

It would be strange if the giant Toad didn't sense the change.

Thinking of this, Kyohiko felt much more at ease.

Worrying won't help.

So don't worry too much.

Kyohiko continued, "When I fought the ninja monk Chiriku before, I noticed that his Chakra was different from normal. He told me that it was the Talent of the Immortal Clan. Is that also Sage Chakra?"

"It might be a special kind of Senjutsu."

Jiraiya thought for Jiraiya and replied, "The essence of Sage Chakra is to equalize physical energy, spiritual energy, and Natural Energy, achieving a balance among them..."

"If you lose your balance, you'll end up like him?"

Kyohiko pointed at the unconscious Kurokawa.

Jiraiya said, "I've never seen anything like the stone frogs of Mount Myoboku before."

"When will it start?"

"The day after tomorrow."

Tsunade pursed her lips. "Tomorrow is my inauguration ceremony, and I hope you can be there."

"Good."

The next morning, Konoha was brightly decorated and bustling with activity.

At the foot of the Hokage Building, people craned their necks, waiting for the person they expected to arrive. Most of the villagers crowded the surrounding streets, looking at the building as if on a pilgrimage.

As time ticked by, second by second...

Tsunade appeared from above, wearing a brand-new Hokage Robe, looking Hokage Cloak and confident.

"I am Tsunade, the Fourth Hokage."

"Starting today, I will be leading everyone!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she tossed the Hokage Cloak into the air.

A deafening cheer erupted from below, and behind her, Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled.

The Fourth Hokage.

There is no one more suitable than Tsunade at this moment.

Then, he looked at the child following behind Tsunade, his eyes filled with expectation.

The words of Tsunade and Jiraiya.

This child has the potential to become the Fifth Hokage, not someone like Orochimaru or Sasori.

A hint of melancholy flashed in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes.

Perhaps I'm not a good Teacher.

The ceremony was about to end, and all that remained was some presentations. He left quietly.

Hiruzen.

Mitokado Homura caught up with him.

Hiruzen Sarutobi his head and looked at his old friend.

Since he left, this old friend has matured a lot, or rather, regained some of the charm he had in his youth.

He laughed and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Konoha still needs you..."

"Of course I know, but before that, I need to go to Kyoto in person to speak with His Feudal Lord the Daimyo."

Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up a letter. "This is Feudal Lord Majesty's message."

"I'll go with you."

"No need, I can go by myself."

Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes slightly. "If Danzo wants to do something, let him do it. I'll show him that even when I'm old, I can still deal with him!"

As he spoke, he let out a breath.

"Let's not leave the problems of our generation to the next. Old friend, you need to help Tsunade oversee the Ninja Academy matter. She's a bit impatient. Kyohiko is fine while he's in the village, but he might lose his bearings without that kid."

"The way you're saying it makes it sound like Kyohiko is the Hokage."

Mitokado Homura.

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but laugh, "Maybe that's how it is? Let's go."

After saying that, he turned around and walked away at his previous unhurried pace.

This scene was just one part of the entire succession ceremony, and his departure went largely unnoticed.

The ceremony has ended.

Kyohiko searched the village and found Guy, Asuma, and even Dai and the Anbu Ninja following behind him, but he couldn't find Kakashi.

Near the Hokage Rock, finally--

He enhanced his hearing with Chakra and heard unusual sounds.

A piercing, high-pitched sound made him feel somewhat uncomfortable.

The sound was very high-frequency and eerie; it was almost imperceptible unless you listened very carefully. The closer you got, the louder the sound became, and the more chaotic it sounded to Kyohiko.

Kakashi?

Kyohiko canceled the amplification of his hearing, Body Flicker Technique forward, and arrived at the source of the sound in a short while.

Here, he saw Kakashi panting heavily as he put Military Ration Pill into his mouth.

Then, Kakashi conjured Rasengan in one hand and silver-white lightning in the other.

Then, he put his hands together.

Sizzle!

The piercing, chaotic sound reappeared.

After observing for a while, Kyohiko suddenly understood.

I see!

Kakashi channeled Lightning Style Chakra into the Rasengan, replacing one of the Uzumaki, and the collision of ordinary Chakra and Lightning Style Chakra created an even more chaotic Rasengan.

This is not the complete Lightning Style: Rasengan.

but.

By incorporating the properties of vibration, this Rasengan's piercing ability is terrifying, perhaps comparable to Kakashi's Lightning Blade in the future.

But it's more flexible than the Lightning Blade.

In the Lightning Blade state, Kakashi's entire body is covered in Lightning Style Chakra, which activates his physical body and greatly increases his speed. Now, only his arms need to be covered, and Kakashi can choose whether to activate his entire body.

However, it's clear that he hasn't fully mastered it yet.

The next moment, the Rasengan disintegrated, turning into chaotic electricity and disappearing.

"Congratulations! As expected, you have an even greater talent for Ninjutsu."

Kyohiko jumped down.

Kakashi lay exhausted on the ground, too weak to even lift his eyes.

"Talent, ha..."

He remained silent for a while, but had to admit that Kyohiko was right.

His talent for Ninjutsu is even greater than his swordsmanship.

Since switching tracks, his progress has been visible to the naked eye. Now, his strength is only inferior to Kyohiko, and compared with others, he is already at a crushing level.

Even Might Guy.

certainly.

The premise is that Might Guy doesn't open the Eight Inner Gates Eight Inner Gates. If he does, Kakashi doesn't have much confidence.

He sat up abruptly.

"I can cast the spell with the help of Shadow Clone, but I can't do it without Shadow Clone... What should I do?"

"Was that Lightning Release Ninjutsu derived from Lightning Style: Earth Flash?"

Kyohiko asked.

Kakashi nodded.

"Your Water Wave inspired me, and I have to thank your book. I disassembled the concept of 'Lightning Style: Earth Flash' and tried to contract and concentrate the lightning from Lightning Style: Earth Flash, then integrate it with vibrations."

"The power of a single technique is average, not even Lightning Style: Vibration Blade. Later..."

He recounted his creative process without any attempt to conceal anything or harbor any selfish motives.

After listening, Kyohiko said, "Your Rasengan has two Uzumaki centers. The collapse was probably because you didn't achieve balance when using it alone. But when you use Shadow Clone, you can increase the intensity of another type of Chakra, achieving dynamic balance."

"Balance."

Kakashi thought for a moment...

That makes sense.

"What do you recommend?"

"Try adding Water Style Chakra to the Rasengan; perhaps Lightning Style Chakra will be more stable and easier to control, but it will definitely be more difficult to learn."

Even if it's not a fusion of nature changes, but just a simple combination, water can still complement Lightning Style Chakra, making the Rasengan more stable.

The flaw is...

The stability of water will also weaken the piercing effect of Lightning Style, unless it can achieve complete fusion while fully retaining the nature transformations of Lightning Style and Water Style.

That wouldn't be a combination Ninjutsu, but rather Storm Release.

Kakashi seemed lost in thought.

Having read many books, he naturally understood their strengths and weaknesses, but the direction Kyohiko gave was quite good.

even.

What if one day I could master Storm Release?

He took a deep breath. "Thank you! I understand!"

"Oh, right, I might be away from the village for a while, so I'll leave the Dust behind in your care."

"I will."

Kakashi nodded.

The Dust Mutual Aid Squad isn't particularly useful to them right now, but after spending the last few months together, Ebisu and Genma Shiranui's strength has clearly improved significantly.

Secondly, there's Yamashiro Aoba Namiashi Raidō.

As for Kai, his approach is unique. He rarely needs to exchange knowledge with Dust; rather, he prefers to share his own ideas and techniques in Taijutsu.

Are you going on a mission?

"No, my Teacher asked me to research a technique, which I'm very interested in, so I might not be available in the short term."

Kyohiko was saying this, he suddenly thought of something—

He couldn't find Minato; who knows, Minato might have gone to Mount Myoboku too!