Ptui!

The scroll unfurled, revealing the dark technique inscribed upon it.

"Nine Mask Svāhā—a forbidden technique based on the Nine-Faced Fox, capable of commanding Summoning Beasts with all manner of abilities. Is this the summoning forbidden technique used by Uzumaki Menma?"

Huayue sat cross-legged on the pale blue water. Under the settings of the Limited Tsukuyomi, this technique was enough to let him dominate the battlefield, provided he did not encounter any particularly troublesome opponents.

In truth, among the Nine Masked Beasts, only the sealing Nanto Sage and Hokuto Sage, along with the Shinigami capable of stripping away chakra, were worth noting. Most of the rest were not worth a second look.

"Hey, brat, have you misunderstood something? Nine Mask Svāhā was classified as a forbidden technique because it possesses limitless potential."

"Think about it carefully. As long as each Nine Masked Beast is infused with stronger chakra and given stronger materials and Summoning Beasts, Nine Mask Svāhā will grow more powerful."

Perhaps because he had enjoyed his meal, the Black Nine-Tails lazily sprawled in a small nest made of weeds and spoke without even lifting an eyelid.

"True. It does not describe the construction materials or Summoning Beasts needed for Nine Mask Svāhā. In other words, using an entire Tailed Beast is possible too."

His gaze shifted as he looked once more at the Limited Tsukuyomi Ninja World Sign-In System, unable to suppress his anticipation.

Yesterday's first sign-in gave me the Black Nine-Tails. Today, shouldn't it give me a Rinnegan? I wouldn't even complain if it were the One-Tail...

Filled with eager expectation, he checked in. The reward that should have appeared in his hand instead descended from the sky and drifted onto Huayue's head.

Daily Sign-In successful. You have obtained Tsunade's intimate bra...

The garment, brimming with girlish sentiment and faintly retaining warmth, made Huayue frown before his expression turned furious.

"Wait! What is this supposed to mean? False advertising? The size is wrong, and Tsunade clearly isn't... Cough, cough, cough."

"Right, because this is the Limited Tsukuyomi, things are reversed? In other words, Tsunade over there is..."

"HAHAHAHA! Brat, don't tell me you want women too? You actually used your eye technique to create something like this! Hahaha!"

The Black Nine-Tails laughed so hard its front nearly pressed against its back. Its massive claws slapped up countless waves, and Huayue's mouth twitched as he vanished from where he stood.

"None of your business, Orange pig."

"You little bastard, are you picking a fight?!"

After waiting a long time without receiving a reply, the Black Nine-Tails clicked its tongue and lay down in its nest to sleep.

Early the next morning, at Konoha's gates, the Third Hokage conducted the usual pre-battle mobilization.

The village's shinobi who were about to depart for the battlefield between Cloud Shinobi and Konoha had gathered together. Huayue, Anko, and the others waited in a corner at the edge of the crowd.

Sarutobi Hiruzen wore the attire of a Hokage, his fingers rubbing his pipe. Though his face was aged, neither his beard nor hair showed the slightest trace of gray.

Wisps of smoke curled through the air. He looked around, and when he saw those young faces, he could not help but let out a deep sigh.

"War is always detestable. That is why every Hokage throughout history has sought a path to peace and continually pursued peace with the surrounding nations."

"But war is upon us now, and we have no choice but to send you onto the battlefield. It is truly unavoidable."

"Wherever the leaves dance, the fire burns without end... The firelight will dispel the village's darkness, and Konoha's new buds will grow once more into towering trees..."

Crisp applause echoed out, though the tone behind it was inevitably disdainful. He spoke of the Will of Fire while sending children who were clearly still tender shoots onto the battlefield. This so-called double standard was nothing more than that.

"As expected of Lord Hokage. What elegant words! When will we be able to learn such profound knowledge from our books?"

The shinobi about to enter the battlefield instinctively turned around. At the edge of the crowd, the figure of a boy who barely counted as a teenager turned his head aside and spat.

"Ptui! Sorry, my throat has been a little itchy lately. I might need to visit the hospital."

"Uchiha Huayue, are you deliberately causing trouble?"

Hokage Advisor Mitokado Homura glared at him. Some shinobi looked toward the innocent-faced Huayue, their gazes growing colder.

"Forget it, Homura. If it is a cold, then he should take proper care of himself. Do you need me to accompany you to the hospital?"

A gentle, kindly voice came to Huayue's rescue. Looking back, Huayue narrowed his eyes at the tolerant, warm smile and the striking blond hair.

The future Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato—the Yellow Flash?

While Huayue was distracted, the Limited Tsukuyomi Ninja World Sign-In System, which he had not checked in with since yesterday's underwear incident, appeared again to make its presence known.

You have encountered someone whose existence is opposite to that of a Limited Tsukuyomi Ninja World character. Character Check-in unlocked!

Character Check-in: Namikaze Minato

Abilities possessed: Sage Mode (Mount Myōboku version), Rasengan, Flying Thunder God Technique...

Random Draw in progress... Sign-in successful. You have obtained the Flying Thunder God Technique today!

Huh? There were experts too?

Huayue's expression shifted from shock to confusion, then to delight and contemplation, before finally returning to normal.

This face-changing technique, comparable to one from an ancient and mysterious nation, lasted less than a second. Even Namikaze Minato, standing before him, was left stunned.

He had thought the newbie protection period only lasted one day. Who would have expected there to be something even more formidable? Could he check in with people who existed opposite to the Limited Tsukuyomi as well?

The sudden surprise naturally filled him with wild joy, but with so many eyes upon him, Huayue could only conceal it with his superb face-changing skills.

In truth, Uchiha Huayue had once felt inferior about his own talent. Compared to true geniuses, he still fell short by a certain margin. After all, his Mangekyō Sharingan was a consumable magic card.

Lost in his own world, Huayue failed to notice the fleeting darkness in the eyes of the two Hokage Advisors.

Openly opposing the Will of Fire. As expected of the successor of the evil Uchiha Clan. We cannot let down our guard.

"That is all. I wish you all success in battle. For the tender shoots that have yet to grow, go."

Sarutobi Hiruzen turned and left. The two Hokage Advisors quietly heightened their vigilance and departed as well.

"Are you really all right? Do you need to go to the hospital?"

Anko looked worried. The foolish girl who was usually hot-blooded now showed deep concern.

Uzuki Yugao, the new teammate he had only become acquainted with yesterday, also looked worried. They were about to head to the battlefield, and if a companion let them down at a critical moment, she might lose her life as well.

"It's nothing. I just need some rest. Are we heading to the battlefield now? If we are not careful, we could die."

"If you are afraid of death, then do not become a shinobi. If you lack the resolve to sacrifice your life to complete a mission, take off that forehead protector, coward."

Scornful gazes fell upon Huayue. Their expressions varied, but most were mocking and hostile, mainly from graduates his age.

Turning his head, Huayue saw a deadpan boy slightly taller than himself, with a head of silver hair, and a smile curled at his lips.

"Could this be Kakashi-senpai, the legendary genius graduate of the Ninja Academy?"