Anko Mitarashi

Anko Mitarashi!

How could it be her?

Looking at the person before him, a flash of confusion crossed Yun Xi's face.

Although Anko Mitarashi had not yet become a Special Jonin of Konoha at this point in time, she was still, at the very least, an elite Chunin.

Meanwhile, Yun Xi's current identity was nothing more than an ordinary civilian.

Logically speaking, there should have been no intersection between them whatsoever...

"It took you long enough to open the door. What have you been doing, kid?"

Anko Mitarashi paid no mind to the surprised Yun Xi and walked straight into his room.

After casually finding a place to sit, she spoke directly, "Let me introduce myself: Anko Mitarashi, elite Chunin of Konoha."

"Hmm..."

Though he did not know the purpose of Anko Mitarashi's visit to his home, Yun Xi did not take the initiative to ask.

He simply replied in a low voice and slowly walked over to her side.

While eyeing her with suspicion, he pondered in his heart what her intentions could be...

"Stop being so curious."

Seeing Yun Xi's surprise, Anko Mitarashi walked right up to him and said, "It was the Hokage who sent me to find you."

"The Hokage?"

Upon hearing this, an image of an old man with white hair wearing the Hokage's robe instantly surfaced in Yun Xi's mind.

The Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen.

He could definitely be considered the ceiling of combat power in the early stages of the series; not only did he hold the title of "Professor" of ninjutsu, but he also possessed a unique personal charisma.

Although many people in his past life labeled the Third Hokage's personality as that of a "saint," Yun Xi didn't actually dislike the guy all that much.

"Why is the Hokage looking for me?"

In truth, Yun Xi had already guessed the fundamental reason why the Third Hokage was looking for him, but he still asked Anko Mitarashi anyway.

After all, being too smart sometimes isn't necessarily a good thing!

"It's nothing much, really."

Anko Mitarashi slowly stood up. As she stood beside Yun Xi and looked around, she muttered, "How could Lord Danzo have set his sights on a guy like you..."

So, it really was about this matter...

Hearing this, Yun Xi could basically conclude the reason for Anko Mitarashi's visit.

It was nothing more than...

Wanting to see why he had been targeted by Danzo!

"The Hokage told me to inform you to stay quietly at home for this period and not to run around."

After a thorough inspection, Anko Mitarashi did not find anything unusual about Yun Xi.

She simply relayed the warning the Third Hokage had entrusted to her.

Once she finished speaking, Anko Mitarashi did not linger and prepared to leave.

However, before stepping out, she looked at Yun Xi with an expressionless face and said, "If you encounter something you can't solve, you can come find me."

Is she supposed to be my bodyguard?

Seeing Anko Mitarashi act this way, a bitter smile tugged at the corners of Yun Xi's mouth.

Although Anko Mitarashi's current strength was greater than his own...

Yun Xi really didn't need this young woman's help.

Because the enemies Yun Xi had to face were not ones that Anko Mitarashi could handle!

Even so, Yun Xi said with a tone of gratitude, "Thank you. Next time, I'll treat you to red bean dumplings."

"Huh?"

Hearing this, Anko Mitarashi, who was about to leave, immediately stopped in her tracks. She looked at Yun Xi with a puzzled expression and asked, "How did you know I like red bean dumplings?"

"Did you investigate me?!"

In an instant, Anko Mitarashi jumped in front of Yun Xi, hands on her hips, and stared at him with a suspicious look.

Damn!

Looking at Anko Mitarashi's overreaction, Yun Xi felt a sense of inexplicable helplessness.

He first waved his hand to signal that Anko Mitarashi need not be so tense, then slowly began, "It's just that your name contains the characters for 'red bean,' so I subconsciously thought of red bean dumplings..."

"Just like that?"

Clearly, Anko Mitarashi did not quite believe Yun Xi's explanation.

But seeing that there was no expression of dishonesty on Yun Xi's face, Anko Mitarashi did not press the matter further. Leaving behind a "be careful, I'm still waiting for you to treat me to dumplings," she left Yun Xi's home.

"Finally gone..."

Watching Anko Mitarashi depart, Yun Xi immediately let out a sigh.

He then closed the front door and slowly took out the items rewarded by the system from his embrace.

A secret scroll of Fire Style ninjutsu given to Yun Xi by Uchiha Itachi.

As well as the Fire Style ninjutsu training method provided by the system.

And finally, half of the Eight Inner Gates...

"Better train in ninjutsu first."

After some deliberation, Yun Xi decided to temporarily put away the Eight Inner Gates provided by the system.

Although the most suitable training path for Yun Xi at the moment should be to go straight into practicing the Eight Inner Gates.

Combined with the Sharingan and basic taijutsu.

It could allow Yun Xi's strength to grow rapidly...

But...

It would take too much time.

Having already been targeted by Danzo, Yun Xi simply did not have that much time to improve his strength.

Ninjutsu, however, was different.

Although Yun Xi's talent for ninjutsu was just as abysmal as his talent for taijutsu.

He clearly remembered that when he completed a hidden mission earlier, he had received a reward: a buff that increased chakra training speed tenfold!

With the support of this buff, Yun Xi had confidence in his ability to train in Fire Style ninjutsu!

After arranging his training plan, Yun Xi did not hesitate. He first took out the chakra extraction method he had obtained from the Ninja Academy.

Yun Xi then began his training immediately...

Chakra.

It is a form of energy produced by the perfect fusion of various components of energy controlled by the human body.

It is also the source of energy for performing ninjutsu, genjutsu, and taijutsu, or for creating threads to bind opponents or cut through substances composed of chakra.

The method of extraction is very simple.

Extracting physical energy from each of the 130 trillion cells in the human body, one by one.

Then, gathering it within the body...

It can be said that no powerful ninja can exist without this energy called chakra.

Although Yun Xi's own talent was lacking.

Under the system's enhancement, in less than half an hour, a faint blue aura had already emerged from Yun Xi's body!

If an ordinary ninja were to see this scene, they would surely be astonished to discover that.

Yun Xi, who was once a dead last, was now training in chakra at a speed that could rival top-tier geniuses!

This is the power of chakra!

At this moment, Yun Xi could also clearly perceive the changes within his body.

The most obvious point was that while Yun Xi was training, he could clearly feel a mysterious energy being continuously released from his muscles.

While allowing Yun Xi to feel this energy, it was also constantly strengthening his frail body!