At the training ground, Sasuke and Naruto are fighting each other. This is something they do countless times every day. This kind of sparring can not only increase their actual combat experience, but more importantly, let them understand each other so that they can cooperate with each other in future battles.
Under the training of Aoba, Naruto becomes more like a ninja than in the original plot. At least Shadow Clone, Body Flicker, and Rasengan are very skilled in using it.
And even if he didn't go to Mount Myoboku to practice, he still started to incorporate attribute changes into Rasengan under the guidance of Aoba.
The techniques Wind Release: Rasengan and Wind Release: Rasenshuriken are already under development. But for Naruto, the most important thing is his identity of Jinchūriki.
After the two of them finished training, Aoba found Naruto.
"You're making good progress. I feel it's time for us to start more in-depth training."
"More in-depth training? Teacher Aoba, do we need to increase the training intensity?"
"No, it's not this intensity. It's a deeper level. According to your current situation, I think it's time for you to start using the power of Nine-Tails."
"Uh, but isn't Nine-Tails an evil monster?"
"Haha, who told Nine-Tails is an evil monster."
"But it once hurt Konoha, and..."
"Nine-Tails hurt Konoha because it was controlled by someone. Naruto, you have to remember that Nine-Tails is not a simple monster. It is a special life form created by Sage of Six Paths. It has a long life and powerful power. It was originally supposed to be a help to humans.
This is why the major ninja villages retain Tailed Beast. The existence of your Jinchūriki is itself a special strategic weapon."
"But, I don't know how to use the power of Tailed Beast?"
"It doesn't matter, this is not something that can be accomplished overnight. We first need to complete a training. You have to enter your own Mindscape and try to communicate with Tailed Beast.
This process may not be smooth, but I believe you will be able to do it. At the same time, you have to remember one thing. Nine-Tails has not actively harmed Konoha. It itself is also a victim.
The person who killed your parents hurt Konoha and Nine-Tails. Therefore, the interests of the two of you are the same."
"I understand. But how do I access my Mindscape?"
"This is simple, Sasuke, it's up to you."
Sasuke was stunned for a moment, and then understood. Teacher Aoba wanted him to assist Naruto and enter his Mindscape.
"I understand, Naruto, look into my eyes."
Seeing that the two of them had entered a state of trance, Aoba set up defensive spells around them. Then he walked up to Karin.
"Next, it's your turn. I checked your body a few days ago. Your body has completely recovered, and your qi and blood are many times stronger than normal people. So, I feel it's time to start developing your own potential."
Karin is born with Adamantine Sealing Chains. But currently it can only summon two chains. In actual combat, it is still far behind.
Adamantine Sealing Chains itself is a means to deal with Tailed Beast, and even large psychic beasts. If the number is small, it is useless.
"But what am I going to do?"
"It's okay, just stand still and I'll do it."
Karin was about to say something when she felt the chakra on Aoba in front of her suddenly explode. The terrifying pressure made her almost sit down on the ground.
At that moment, in Karin's perception, what he was facing was not a human being, but some kind of ferocious beast from ancient times.
I saw a surge of chakra in her body, and three golden chains spread out from her body.
"It's not enough. Feel the changes in your body just now, understand it, and master it."
Aoba's voice, accompanied by a sound Genjutsu, directly entered Karin's brain. Karin was shocked and instinctively began to try the chakra chain in his body.
Uzumaki's physique is truly unique. Karin is the best among them. In the test of Aoba, Karin's physique is even stronger than Naruto.
Perhaps it's because Uzumaki has a stronger bloodline. Naruto's physique is distinguished by its large amount of chakra, plus a rough skin and thick flesh. Karin, in addition to chakra, is extremely talented in perception, Adamantine Sealing Chains, and even the five elements attributes.
But while the two were training, Aoba's ears twitched slightly and he turned his head to look behind him. A ANBU member had just stood still.
"Sir Aoba, Lord Hokage is calling urgently."
"I got it, okay Karin. Let's get here first today. Your next task is to keep an eye on these two."
"Understood."
The figure of Aoba then disappeared and appeared directly in Hokage's Office.
After arriving, I discovered that Kakashi, Shikaku, and Hyuga Hiashi had all arrived.
A brief mention here is that Hyuga Hiashi, as the first clan leader to respond to Aoba's reform policy, received some preferential treatment. He now serves as the leader of Police Force and ranks among the top leaders of Konoha.
However, Aoba will naturally not allow Police Force to become the leader of a family as before. Hyuga Hiashi is the leader, but the other members are recruited from outside.
A large number of civilian ninjas have joined it and got a stable job. This is part of the Aoba plan.
The action of overthrowing Sarutobi Clan previously stimulated the major ninja clans. Although Aoba was confident of suppressing them, he was still willing to use a softer method as long as he was not too bold.
He arranged various official duties for the extra 'retired' ninjas from various major families. They worked with a large number of civilian ninjas. This was used to ease and close the relationship between civilians and the ninja clan, and to lay the foundation for subsequent changes.
In this way, the decision-making team of Konoha became five people: Tsunade, Aoba, Kakashi, Shikaku, and Hyuga Hiashi.
The five people each perform their own duties. Once the five people come together, something big will happen.
"Sand Ninja asked us for help. They were attacked."
"Asking for help? Is Iwagakure attacking Sand Ninja, or is it Kumogakure?"
"No, it's neither, it's Xiao."
"..." Aoba was silent because he had not received the letter. "What exactly happened?"
"It's not clear yet. But according to the message from Sand Ninja, the situation is urgent. They seem to be unable to stop it."
"Can't stop it?" Aoba was surprised. Could it be that Nagato took action in person. But if he took action in person, he must be targeting Konoha.
"Since it is a military alliance asking for help, of course we have to respond. However, as one of the five major powers, Sand Ninja still has a foundation no matter how it declines. The enemy may be a big deal, so we need to treat it with caution."
"Well, that's it. Kakashi, you select four Jonin Division from the ANBU in the village, plus one Sealing Division, and one Sensory Division, and you lead the team yourself. In addition, Aoba, and your Team 7 will also go together."
"Understood. However, if this happens, the defense issues in the village will need to be rearranged."
Because they are all elite manpower, there is still some impact on Konoha. In fact, there are many more ninjas in Konoha than expected.
It's just that Tsunade tasted the sweetness of doing business. A large number of ninjas were sent by him to become pirates, not to do shipping.
In fact, there are not as many ninjas available in the village as expected.
At this time, Hyuga Hiashi, who had been silent until now, spoke.
"Leave the security of the village to Police Force. When I get back, I will issue an order to cancel all vacations and let Police Force add that Konoha's perimeter defense is under way."
"Very well, that's the situation, everyone starts taking action immediately."
"Yes!"