Sudden Change

Time passed like a white horse galloping past a crack in the wall; day after day, Qile would unfailingly sneak in to learn.

Although it looked like "stealing lessons" on the surface, in reality, both Senju Tobirama and the F5 were well aware of Qile's presence.

The group seemed to share a tacit understanding, and no one bothered to expose this seemingly secret behavior.

Under such an atmosphere, Qile gained many insights into ninjutsu from Senju Tobirama, and each time, he was deeply shocked.

Of course, what made him ecstatic was obtaining the Shadow Clone Technique created by Senju Tobirama himself, as well as the advanced version of the Body Flicker Technique.

First, let's talk about the Shadow Clone Technique. Its magic lies in the ability to instantly split off a clone that is almost indistinguishable from the real body.

Moreover, this clone is not only similar in appearance, but even the memories and accumulated experience can be transmitted back to the main body in their entirety. However, it is worth noting that the pain felt by the clone is also transmitted to the main body without any reduction.

Moving on to the advanced Body Flicker Technique, the reason it is called an advanced version is that Senju Tobirama cleverly combined the ordinary Body Flicker Technique with the Explosive Tag.

In this way, when moving using the Body Flicker Technique, one can simultaneously detonate the Explosive Tag attached to the original location, thereby causing unexpected damage to the enemy.

In addition, it must be mentioned that Senju Tobirama's love for the Explosive Tag is simply beyond imagination.

After observing for this period, Qile was surprised to find that, apart from his proficient Water Release Technique and superb Kenjutsu, the attack method Senju Tobirama used most frequently was none other than the Explosive Tag.

Faced with such a peculiar phenomenon, not only was Qile full of questions, but even the F5 were very curious about it.

However, when someone asked Senju Tobirama for the reason, the answer he gave was simple and clear: since it can kill the enemy in the most concise way without consuming too much of one's own chakra, why not do it when it kills two birds with one stone?

Just then, Senju Tobirama suddenly said in a loud voice: "Alright, that's all for today's explanation. Remember to complete the training tasks arranged for today!" As soon as his voice fell, there was a loud "bang," and Senju Tobirama instantly turned into a puff of smoke and disappeared.

Everyone looked closely and realized that it was just a Shadow Clone.

Seeing this scene, Koharu couldn't help but raise her hand to wipe the sweat from her forehead, muttering with a hint of complaint: "Sigh, why does Teacher Senju Tobirama always use the Shadow Clone Technique?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was standing to the side, comforted her: "Teacher Senju Tobirama is busy with official business. We should be grateful that he can spare the time to create a clone to guide our training." As he spoke, he turned his head to look at the big tree where Qile was hiding and shouted loudly: "Qile! Stop hiding, Teacher Senju Tobirama has already left. Come out quickly."

"Got it, got it!" Qile muttered, using his hands and feet to crawl out of the slightly narrow tree hole.

Perhaps it was because the tree hole he dug was too narrow, or perhaps he had grown a bit over the past few months, but it took a great effort for him to poke his head and half his body out.

When he finally managed to crawl out of the tree hole, he looked dusty and disheveled.

Koharu, who was watching from the side, couldn't help but burst into a giggle.

She walked up, reached out to gently pat the wood shavings off Qile, and didn't forget to tease him: "Look at you, like a little dirty monkey. Can't you just listen openly? I don't believe Teacher Senju Tobirama didn't notice you hiding here eavesdropping."

Faced with Koharu's teasing, Qile just shrugged indifferently, not intending to answer the question.

Seeing this, Koharu pursed her lips and didn't continue to press him, instead casting her gaze around and starting to look everywhere.

Immediately after, she turned her head with a curious expression and asked Qile: "Hey? Why isn't Yeling following you today?"

Hearing Koharu mention Yeling, Qile couldn't help but sigh, raised his hand to scratch his hair, and explained helplessly: "Sigh, don't mention it! There's a ridiculous rule in the clan that says once you turn three, you have to go to the clan to attend lectures. I really have no interest in those things; it's simply a form of torture. So, I begged Yeling for a few days, and she used the Substitution Technique to go in my place."

In fact, at the beginning, Qile was very interested in the teaching provided by the clan.

He thought it was a curriculum tailored by the Uchiha specifically for their own people, which would better meet the needs and characteristics of his fellow clansmen.

However, things went contrary to his wishes; after attending classes for just two short days, he was completely disappointed.

Every day, he had to listen to an elderly Uchiha clansman, who seemed to have trouble even opening his eyes, recount the glorious history of the Uchiha clan.

However, those long and boring stories always made him feel incredibly sleepy, as if his eyelids were weighed down by lead; every time, he would listen in a daze, yawning repeatedly.

Finally, unable to bear this torture, Qile begged Yeling several times in a row, and eventually, Yeling reluctantly agreed to attend the lectures on his behalf.

Listening to Qile's words, Koharu, who still had a slightly gloating expression, suddenly changed her face, grabbed him and pulled him up, and then rolled to one side at an extremely fast speed.

Almost the moment they left their original position, a Kunai flashing with cold light pierced straight into the spot where Qile and Koharu had just been standing, burying itself three inches deep, which showed the great strength of the person who threw it.

"Watch out! There's an enemy!" The moment Sarutobi Hiruzen sensed the danger, he didn't hesitate to pull a Kunai from the ninja tool pouch at his waist and gripped it tightly. At the same time, Danzo made the same move.

Torifu Akimichi and Mitokado Homura, who were on the side, also reacted quickly. They moved their figures rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, the group arrived beside Koharu and Qile, forming a solid defensive line and firmly protecting the two in the middle.

"Heh! Interesting. To be able to react so quickly." Following a low laugh, a slightly thin middle-aged man slowly walked out from the depths of the dense forest.

Sarutobi Hiruzen stared at this uninvited guest, frowned slightly, and asked loudly: "Who are you? Why are you ambushing us?"

However, the man smiled and shook his head, saying: "Five disciples of Senju Tobirama, plus a little brat from the Uchiha, this is quite a harvest."