Testing? Tenzo? / Hoist by His Own Petard

Gently stroking the girl's head, he smiled and said, "If you don't go to school now, you'll be late!"

The little girl has not only grown taller, but she's also gained a little weight.

It's not as uncomfortable as before.

"I'm not going. At worst, I'll get scolded by Iruka-sensei. Shikamaru and the others skip class all the time." Unlike the obedient Hinata, Ino has always been unconventional.

For her, going to the Ninja Academy was far less important than spending time with her Brother Rikuto.

Anyway, Shikamaru and the others skipped class and ran away every few days.

I didn't see Iruka-sensei punish them much.

At most, it'll just be a punishment of standing in the corner.

She wasn't afraid.

Besides, she's a girl.

When Iruka-sensei asks, that will be great.

If all else fails, you can just make an excuse and say you're not feeling well, that you have a stomachache.

Chapter 108 Testing the Waters? Tenzo? [Third Update]

Now--

Hokage Building.

"Has Chiya Rikuto... returned?"

Inside the Hokage's office.

The Third Hokage, looking even older than two years ago with age spots on his face, was smoking a pipe.

Staring at the crystal ball in front of him, the scene displayed on it was Ino throwing herself at Rikuto Ino the streets of Konoha.

"And that girl from the Uzumaki Clan..." Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled slightly, "Tsunade has really nurtured two excellent talents for Konoha!"

The Third Hokage gazed at Chiya Rikuto in the image.

Based on the other party's behavior two years ago at Konoha Hospital.

This boy was undoubtedly hiding his true abilities at the Ninja Academy.

"Kurenai Yuhi, who is like a sister to her, has made rapid progress in her strength over the past two years. Not long ago, she successfully completed the Jonin Exams and became a Jonin of Konoha..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes flickered as he muttered to himself, "Moreover, according to the report, she has even mastered a special A-rank Genjutsu like the Bringer-of-Darkness Technique, revealing that the origin of the Genjutsu is related to the Chiya Rikuto!"

The Third Hokage once asked this as a routine question.

Because the Rikuto had anticipated these things.

Having already obtained her permission, Kurenai Yuhi did not conceal anything.

He spoke frankly, a trait he learned from his "sworn brother," Chiya Rikuto.

The other party had received the Genjutsu techniques passed down from his great-grandmother Senju Toka, from his deceased grandmother Chiya Nao.

It was around that time that the Third Hokage, realizing he had underestimated this "grand-disciple," ordered another thorough investigation into Rikuto's past at the Ninja Academy.

As it turned out, by sheer chance, they actually made a discovery.

They discovered the genius boy, Chiya Rikuto, during his time at the Ninja Academy.

It's not just that he's exceptionally gifted in terms of his Chakra reserves and Chakra control.

The results of a comprehensive grade-level test revealed that he also possessed a considerable talent for Genjutsu.

However, compared to his dazzling performance in Ninjutsu, that aspect of his brilliance was overshadowed.

It didn't attract much attention at the time.

Therefore.

The Third Hokage roughly guessed it.

That boy's strength is definitely not as simple as it seems on the surface.

They likely possess considerable talent in Genjutsu magic, and may even have mastered some astonishingly advanced Genjutsu.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to generously give away such an important inheritance of Genjutsu techniques.

Now he has been training under Tsunade for another two years.

Their strength must have reached a new level.

"A true genius?"

In an instant.

The Third Hokage murmured.

His cloudy old eyes were filled with curiosity, and even more so with anticipation.

Two years later, how much has this boy grown?

Although the opponent may specialize in Medical Ninjutsu, that doesn't mean they lack combat ability.

Tsunade is the most direct example.

"Tenzo!"

"Lord Hokage!"

With a shout from Hiruzen Sarutobi.

A masked figure suddenly appeared in the office.

He knelt on one knee before the Third Hokage, bowing his head in utmost respect.

"Go and test the skills of the Chiya Rikuto..."

He stared at the masked Anbu in front of him.

The Third Hokage held his pipe and exhaled a puff of smoke.

There, they said, "Remember to be careful and don't hurt him!"

"Chiya Rikuto?"

Upon hearing the Third Hokage's order...

The ANBU Anbu codenamed "Tenzo" was astonished. "That legendary Little Medical Sage? Lady Tsunade's disciple?"

Even today.

The name of Chiya Rikuto.

He was no longer an unknown figure in Konoha.

As one of the legendary Sannin, Tsunade, the "Princess of Konoha," was a direct disciple of the Princess Tsunade and a grand-disciple of the Third Hokage.

Two years ago, at the age of eight, he displayed amazing medical talent at Konoha Hospital, treating a large number of injured patients without ever making a mistake.

Under the Tsunade of the renowned teacher Tsunade.

In less than half a month, his Medical Ninjutsu improved by leaps and bounds.

They saved one wounded patient after another from the brink of Shinigami.

Her superb medical skills are rumored to even surpass those of the Jonin the Medical Team, earning her the title of "Little Medical Sage" and making her a true Tsunade to Tsunade.

Even Tenzo, who was in the Anbu, had heard of the other party's deeds.

"Hmm, this grand-disciple of mine is no ordinary person..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and reminded him, "Don't underestimate him just because he's young. Rikuo Chiya Rikuto inherited the bloodline of the Senju Clan, possessing a natural Chakra reserves far exceeding those of ordinary people. His Chakra control is astonishing. Not only is he proficient in Medical Ninjutsu, but he also wields the monstrous strength of the legendary Sannin, Tsunade..."

"Moreover, they seem to possess an astonishing talent for Genjutsu as well, and may very well have mastered some advanced Genjutsu that are difficult to defend against. Don't be careless!"

"Yes--"

Tenzo's gaze sharpened.

With a wave of his hand, the Third Hokage...

He vanished from the office.

"Chiya Rikuto, let this old man see just how far you've come!"

On the Hokage Rock.

Rikuto was pulled here by Ino.

There's no rush to go to the Ninja Academy to find Tenten.

With its own keen senses.

He was naturally aware long ago that the Third Hokage was using the Telescope Technique to observe him.

But I didn't pay any attention to it.

He sat with Ino atop the statue of the Third Hokage.

Rikuto looked down at the long-lost Konoha, feeling a cool breeze blowing.

Feeling refreshed and incredibly relaxed.

He definitely didn't do it on purpose.

"Whee..."

Gazing at Rikuto's perfect profile.

Ino, somewhat lost in thought, smiled foolishly.

"What's wrong, little girl...?"

"No, I'm just happy!"

Ino smiled.

She held Rikuto's right arm tightly, nestled close to his side.

If Tenten Tian knew, she would have met Brother Rikuto first.

They'll be so envious!

Who goes there!?

Just then...

Rikuto suddenly turned his head to the side.

Several Senbon of senbon, striking like lightning, dodged the attack.

He immediately grabbed Ino and leaped up from there.

The blade was narrowly avoided as it was being swung at him, but he deliberately deflected it slightly, clearly afraid of hurting anyone.

"Brush..."

A sudden and dramatic change.

This startled Ino.

He glanced over instinctively, and his pupils involuntarily contracted sharply.

A figure exuding murderous intent, wearing a strange mask, was carrying Ninja Blade.

Undeterred, it charged towards him and Rikuto.

However, Rikuto's lips curled up slightly.

He leaped to the right, carrying Ino with him, and dodged the opponent's attack once again.

But the newcomer seemed completely oblivious, and charged straight towards the Hokage Rock...

Chapter 109 Lifting a rock only to drop it on one's own foot [Fourth update]

"Brush..."

A figure exuding murderous intent.