Forbidden Technique

"Regardless, I still have to thank you for helping me clear my name. If there is an opportunity in the future, I will rescue you."

Shen Ye walked forward a few steps, raised his hand to gently rest it on Wu Tian's shoulder, and silently activated the system's Steal Skill.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully stealing Wu Tian's skill, Chakra Turbulence! Steal cooldown: 3 hours."

Hearing the system's notification, the corners of Shen Ye's mouth couldn't help but curl into a smile.

The Chakra Turbulence used by Wu Tian had an inherent flaw: it exacerbated physical exhaustion and could only be maintained for a short duration.

However, after being stolen by the system, all side effects vanished, allowing for almost zero-cost chakra consumption when casting ninjutsu.

Combined with Sage Mode, Shen Ye was confident that if he encountered Bai Dun again, he could finish him off in an extremely short time without leaving a single trace.

Having obtained what he wanted, Shen Ye turned to leave the cave; the dim environment inside was truly making him feel suffocated.

Watching Shen Ye's back disappear bit by bit into the light and shadow, Wu Tian twitched the corners of his mouth.

"I will be sent back to Iwagakure tomorrow. Forget about rescuing me; if you have a conscience, just burn some little secrets for me."

Shen Ye waved his hand nonchalantly. Since he had already promised to rescue him, he would fulfill his word regardless of where he was.

Moreover, Shen Ye's heart was not just in Konoha; for him, this place was merely a stepping stone to reach greater heights, and one day he would gallop across the entire ninja world.

Observing Shen Ye's high-spirited appearance, the Third Hokage knew he had gained significant benefits here.

Yet, as the Hokage and the supreme commander of the entire village, asking a child to verify what he had gained would damage his status and image.

Having left the Third Hokage's line of sight, Shen Ye couldn't wait to test the power of Chakra Turbulence.

Unlike Wu Tian, there were no visible changes on the surface of Shen Ye's body, but he could feel a massive shift within.

The flow of chakra accelerated significantly, stimulating every meridian in his body.

"Truly an incredible ninjutsu. The Strength of a Hundred condensed at this moment is likely already surpassing Tsunade."

He flexed his fist, feeling the immense energy contained within, but looking at the surrounding streets, there was nowhere to vent it.

Having secured the benefits he desired, he wondered how things were going with Minato.

Putting away all his ninjutsu releases, Shen Ye rushed toward Minato's house, but knocking on the door several times yielded no response.

"Don't tell me this guy has been so bewitched by the forbidden jutsu that he can't extricate himself."

Worried for Minato's safety, Shen Ye kicked the door open, only to find Minato intently studying the scroll in his hands.

Even when shards of the broken door flew onto his face, he didn't react at all, and Shen Ye couldn't help but shake his head helplessly.

"Minato, do you really have to be this obsessed? There's plenty of time to study later."

"It's Shen Ye. I was so engrossed in reading that I didn't even notice your arrival."

"The scroll is already in your hands; there's no rush to practice. Let's go eat a bowl of steaming hot Ichiraku Ramen to relieve the pressure in your heart."

Shen Ye could clearly feel the aura radiating from Minato at this moment, while also sensing the profound exhaustion in his eyes.

Perhaps he had maintained this state since last night, and it remained so even now.

Stretching his back, Minato hid the scroll in a corner of his house and prepared to leave with Shen Ye.

However, after walking only a few steps, Minato ran back into the house to retrieve the scroll.

Standing in the room, Minato looked hesitant.

He was terrified that someone might target the scroll, and he didn't even feel safe carrying it on his own person.

Shen Ye sighed and snatched the scroll from Minato's hand.

"You should be able to rest easy with the scroll in my possession. With your suspicious nature, how are you going to become Hokage in the future?"

"You make a fair point. In that case, let's just leave it out in the open on the table."

Shen Ye twitched his mouth. Was this guy's brain wiring abnormal?

Leaving it out in the open with great fanfare—it would be a miracle if it were still on the table after they returned from eating ramen.

The forbidden jutsu created by the Second Hokage was the secret longing of countless ninjas, only to be loved but unattainable.

After deliberating in the room for a while, they finally decided that Shen Ye would carry it, and Minato would seek him out when he was ready to practice.

"Ichiraku Ramen won't satisfy today's achievement; let's call Choza along too!"

"That's a good idea. We might as well call everyone else on the way; it's been a while since we all gathered."

"Why don't we split into two groups!"

The two hit it off immediately, with Shen Ye heading off to bring the two girls to the small bridge.

Meanwhile, Minato would gather Shikaku and Choza, and the group would eventually decide how to feast and relax.

Following a familiar path, Shen Ye climbed over the wall into the Hyuga Clan's residence, just in time to see Yue Xing training in the open space.

"Yue Xing, I'm taking you out to play!"

"Meishang happens to be here, let's all go together!"

Shen Ye nodded; this saved him quite a bit of effort. The three of them left the Hyuga residence and headed straight for the small bridge.

Only to find that those three fellows were already waiting there.

"You guys are a bit slow; the three of us have been waiting here for a long time."

"I can tell just by looking at the snack bags scattered on the ground."

Choza scratched his head in embarrassment; in just a few short minutes, he had managed to eat every single snack he had brought with him.

The group walked slowly along the village street, their eyes scanning the shops on both sides.

"Takoyaki Shop! Can we go there, please?"

Seeing the promotional poster in the window, Meishang's eyes began to sparkle, and saliva uncontrollably trickled down the corner of her mouth.

Shen Ye chuckled secretly; he hadn't expected that while Meishang looked quiet on the surface, she was a total foodie deep down.

Before Shen Ye could even answer, Yue Xing had already raised her hand and started jumping up and down.

For a split second, Shen Ye even suspected that these two had colluded beforehand.

The group marched into the shop, and as Shen Ye looked at the owner and his wife, he felt a sudden sense of familiarity.

"Little Choza is here! The usual!"

It was clear that Choza was a regular here and was already an old acquaintance of the owners.

"Double it today; I'm starving right now."

The owner led the group into a comfortable little room that was just the right size to accommodate everyone.