Chapter 89

Shiro thought about it for a long time and felt that this was likely part of Madara's plan. After all, judging from the original work, his infiltration of Kirigakure had been going on for more than just a day or two.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible for the Kirigakure Village to seal the Three-Tails inside Rin's body during the Third Shinobi World War.

At the same time, Madara is the one who knows the most about Konoha's sensory barrier, and moreover, he also has Zetsu, so any information about changes in the village's barrier will be transmitted to him.

As for why they attacked him, Shiro believed it was Kirigakure's own plan, and Madara probably hadn't noticed him yet.

Although Shiro guessed that Madara was the mastermind, he didn't know Madara's plans. The newbie couldn't understand the veteran's thoughts.

Next, Shiro only needs to go home and continue his repeatedly postponed training, and then go to collect the award tomorrow. After all, he has delayed Sakumo for so long.

This allowed him to catch up with another group of Kirigakure ninja more quickly, reducing the possibility of information leaks, and he even captured one alive.

Speaking of capturing him alive, it was actually quite a coincidence this time. That guy had a self-destruct Ninjutsu, but at the time, Shiro's Projection kunai was still there, and Shiro saw his intentions clearly.

Therefore, after being controlled by the Blue Snake's Genjutsu, Shiro immediately took action and used his newly learned Sealing Jutsu to seal the rampant Chakra within him.

To be honest, if he hadn't been Isshin to die, it wouldn't have been so easy for Shiro to subdue him; it would have taken quite some effort.

When he got home, Shiro's parents were already asleep. He quietly went back to his room and finally began his training in Reinforcement Magecraft.

After two days of research, Shiro has made a certain breakthrough in Reinforcement Magecraft, theoretically.

Shiro wasn't sure if he was right or wrong, after all, practice is the sole criterion for testing truth!

Sure enough, when Shiro tried to strengthen his skills based on his insights from the past few days, he failed several times along the way. Even after constant adjustments, Shiro only managed to complete 70% of what he envisioned.

Although it didn't reach 90% of what Shiro had hoped for, it was still pretty good.

The next day, in the Hokage's office.

This morning, Shiro was summoned to the Hokage's office. Shiro guessed that it was because last night's reward was about to arrive.

However, when Shiro arrived, only the Third Hokage was in the Hokage's office. It's likely that the results of last night's events had already been released. But then again, if the results weren't out, they wouldn't have called Shiro over.

"Shiro, you must have had a hard night."

"It's no trouble at all, it's what I should do. But Lord Hokage, how did they bypass the sensory barrier?"

"It's nothing, just a minor issue, it's been fixed. Don't worry, the village will never allow the villagers to be harmed."

"Yes."

"By the way, you did a great job yesterday. Tell me, what do you want?"

Well, although the Third Hokage intended for Shiro to choose for himself, he clearly had a certain limit and wouldn't really let Shiro ask for an exorbitant amount. So, tests are everywhere.

"Lord Hokage, this is what I should do; I dare not take credit for it."

Seeing this, the Third Hokage nodded in satisfaction and said, "I heard from Sakumo that you have a plan that requires a lot of money?"

"Yes, to practice the family's secret techniques, we need to purchase a portion of Chakra Metal."

"Really? What a pity, the village is out of Chakra Metal for the time being, otherwise I could have given it to you. In that case, I'll just give you the bonus, and you can have Sakumo buy it for you, how about that?"

"Thank you Lord Hokage."

After he finished speaking, Shiro saw the Third Hokage take out a pre-prepared receipt and hand it to Shiro.

"Here, you can pick this up from the finance department later. I'll also calculate a B-level commission for you while I'm at it."

"Yes, Lord Hokage, I'll be going now."

"Um."

Leaving the Hokage's office, Shiro stared speechlessly at the receipt in his hand. So this is the method.

Actually, the money the Third Hokage allocated to Shiro was just enough to buy Chakra Metal, but that was the standard price; the actual price would be much higher. As for the B-rank mission rating, it wasn't anything special.

After all, last night's difficulty was roughly at the B level, so this B level is deserved.

However, the way these things came from the Third Hokage's mouth made Shiro feel very comfortable, as if he had gained a great advantage.

That makes sense; a leader can't be good at speaking. So, Shiro took the receipt and went to collect the money. In any case, he was one step closer to his goal.

Then Shiro rushed home; he still had to accompany his mother to meet her friends.

"I'm home, Mom."

"Is there something you need from the Lord Hokage?"

"It's nothing, just handling some handover matters for the Herb Garden."

"Okay, that's good. Get ready, grab your gifts, let's go."

"Um."

Walking down the street, Shiro asked curiously, "Mom, who are we going to see?"

"Go see your Aunt Gardenia. She was my childhood playmate, but we haven't seen each other much since we grew up. I ran into her the other day, and I heard that her child is also a ninja, so I'm asking you to go and have a match with him."

"After all these years, I'm finally going to win!"

"Sigh, is this really necessary? Oh well, whatever makes you happy, Mom."

"You brat, watch your temper! If you embarrass me, I won't let you off the hook!"

"Yes, yes, I know, we're not there yet, are we?" Although he said that, Shiro still straightened his body.

"Hmm, that's more like it. Let's go, it's just ahead."

A little while later, Shiro and the others stopped in front of a large mansion.

"Wow~ So rich~ Now I know why you only contacted her now, Mom." Shiro exclaimed, looking at the mansion in front of him.

Keiko smiled when she heard Shiro's words. What she was most satisfied with was that Shiro had always been very sensible, just like a little adult.

"Please inform her that I am Minamoto, a friend of Lady Emiya Keiko. I have an appointment with her."

"Please wait a moment, Madam."

"Yes, thank you for your trouble."

"Minamoto? Could it be such a coincidence?"

"What's wrong?"

"Oh, it's nothing. By the way, Mom, is Aunt Gardenia's child a boy or a girl? It would be a little embarrassing if it were a girl, it wouldn't be honorable to win." Shiro asked tentatively.

"Well, you'll see when you go in."

Okay, that's pretty much it. If she doesn't have any younger or older sisters, then it's basically Hikari. Minamoto no Yorimitsu isn't a common surname anyway.

Considering Hikari's talent, it's basically confirmed.

Besides, if it were really a boy, his mother wouldn't try to hide it like this.

Therefore, if Shiro's guess is correct, the girls' gathering might be real, but whether it's a display of affection is debatable.

According to Shiro's previous life, this is called a blind date.

Shiro never expected that the blind dates he had avoided in his previous life due to time travel would ultimately fall on his head again, and even earlier in this life.

However, there was no other way; since they were already there, it wouldn't be polite to just leave like that. So, Shiro and Keiko waited together at the door.

Not long after, a beautiful woman came out with Hikari.