The Two Great Advisors' Apprehension

Genma Shiranui stared blankly and said, "He possesses the legendary Wood Release?"

"I've heard that there's a Wood Release ninja named 'Tenzo' in the Anbu. It's possible that the mysterious person who attacked Rikuto earlier was sent by the Third Hokage to test Rikuto's strength..."

"After all, Rikuto only just returned to the village. Even if enemy ninjas were targeting him, they couldn't possibly act so quickly!"

Shikaku stroked his chin, looking at Inoichi Yamanaka: "Could it be that you've made a mistake, Inoichi?"

"No, I encountered that 'Tenzo' during the mission; his Wood Release couldn't possibly be that powerful..."

Asuma Sarutobi, standing to the side, shook his head and said in a deep voice.

As the second son of the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, he knew far Jonin secrets than the average Jonin.

Tenzo was the only experimental subject who survived Orochimaru's Hashirama Cells transplantation experiment, and was taken away and secretly cultivated by Danzo, the leader of Root.

Later, it seems that some unknown changes occurred.

His father, the Third Hokage, took him from Danzo and transferred him to the Anbu, which was directly under the Hokage's command.

Asuma Sarutobi knew very well that although Tenzo also possessed Wood Release, the power he displayed was far inferior to that of the First Hokage; it could only be considered a decent Kekkei Genkai.

Is that so?

Shikaku Nara realized.

He gazed at the astonishingly large, lush forest before him.

Stroking his chin, he seriously speculated, "To summon such an exaggerated forest at once, the amount of Chakra must be astonishing!"

"If Inoichi's intuition is correct, then these are most likely the work of the Rikuto!"

That brings us to this.

He seemed to be deep in thought.

I can roughly guess why, two years ago, Granny Nao from the Chiya family repeatedly asked me to use the Nara Clan's connections to deliver a message to Lady Tsunade.

It's probably not just that he saw his grandson Chiya Rikuto, had amazing talent and was afraid that his talent would be wasted, so he wanted to find him a good teacher before he died.

It's possible that Rikuto had already awakened the power of Wood Release back then.

Having witnessed the Senju Clan's rise and fall over the years, and having some understanding of the darkness within Konoha, Granny Nao was filled with suspicion towards the higher-ups...

The reason they were in such a hurry to ask him to send someone to deliver a message to Tsunade, one of the legendary "Sannin," was probably because they were afraid that Rikuto would be targeted by the Konoha High Command.

Otherwise, given Lady Tsunade's temperament, even if she and Granny Nao were old acquaintances, she might not be willing to accept Chiya Rikuto disciple.

"If I remember correctly, Rikuto's grandmother, Granny Nao, was a member of the Senju Clan. She also has Senju Clan blood flowing through her veins, so her natural Chakra reserves far exceed those of ordinary people, and her Chakra control is astonishing!"

Inoichi Yamanaka suddenly realized and nodded, "If he really possesses the First Hokage's Wood Release, it's not impossible!"

Moreover, he can sense it.

Although Kakashi and the others had their Chakra drained, they were not in mortal danger.

It must have been the Rikuto who showed mercy!

"Huh? So, this was caused by Brother Rikuto?"

Ino, who had initially been somewhat worried, was both surprised and delighted.

His eyes were filled with adoration, shining with a diamond-shaped light.

It turns out her Brother Rikuto is so amazing.

It can create such a large forest in an instant, and it can even directly absorb the Chakra of intruders.

That's truly amazing.

"Whoosh... whoosh..."

At this time.

Three figures appeared in front of the Training Ground Three.

The person in the lead was none other than the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Lord Hokage!!"

They saw the Third Hokage arrive.

Ino-Shika-Cho, Might Guy, Genma Shiranui and others.

Their pupils contracted, and they stepped forward to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"You guessed right, it wasn't Tenzo who created this forest, it was Chiya Rikuto!"

Looking at the forest before me, with its towering trees, deep roots, and lush foliage, which completely submerged the Training Ground Three.

The Third Hokage 2.5, holding a pipe, his cloudy eyes unable to conceal his excitement. "Since the First Hokage's death, the Wood Release, which disappeared for many years, has finally reappeared in our Konoha..."

This is not some half-baked Wood Release like Tenzo's.

It is, in fact, Wood Release, possessing overwhelming power.

In the eyes of the Third Hokage, this was undoubtedly quite close to the level of the First Hokage.

At least, he felt that if a few more years passed...

When Chiya Rikuto has fully grown up.

Using Wood Release should be able to effectively counter the Tailed Beast.

Even if he is not as good as the First Hokage of yesteryear, he is still enough to be a major pillar of Konoha and a strategic force to deter other countries.

"This matter is of great significance and has been classified as an S-level secret in the village. Everyone must keep it strictly confidential and act as if they never witnessed anything!"

He took a deep breath and gave the order without hesitation in a deep voice.

At the same time, he gestured to his son, Shinnosuke Sarutobi, and daughter-in-law Mieko Sarutobi, instructing them to lead the Anbu to seal off the area.

To avoid attracting more Konoha Ninja or nosy villagers.

"Yes, Lord Hokage-- ".

Chapter 117 The Two Advisors' Fear [Third Update]

"Oh dear, everyone's here?"

Inside the forest of the Training Ground Three.

Sensing the Chakra energy gathering outside the forest, Rikuto shrugged. "Looks like things have gone a bit too far!"

Looking at Kakashi, Tenzo, and other Anbu members who were bound.

He lightly stomped his feet.

"Whoosh... whoosh..." A large number of vines, as if they had a life of their own, began to contract there.

They then untied the bound members of the Anbu.

However, Kakashi and the others felt no joy at gaining freedom.

Instead, they all looked dejected and crestfallen, staring blankly at Rikuto.

The mask revealed only the eyes, which conveyed a complex mix of awe, apprehension, and wonder.

There was no resentment or jealousy.

Because the gap between them is too large, it's obvious at a glance.

If the other party hadn't been so restrained and restrained, they would probably have been seriously injured, if not killed.

They accepted their defeat wholeheartedly.

This ten-year-old prodigy has left me questioning my existence.

"Ahem, don't look at me like that. I'm not going to compensate you for any emotional distress..."

Rikuto coughed lightly.

He clapped his hands and said casually.

12. With that, he turned and left.

Without turning his head, he waved to Kakashi and the others. "Tell the Third Hokage that I'll visit him at the Hokage Building later. Let him deal with the aftermath slowly for now."

He had no interest in being watched by a crowd.

The reason for making such a big fuss is simply to stop that old man from the Third from sending people to bother him every few days.

It's just a slight display of strength to intimidate those higher-ups.

As for the aftermath?

This is something that Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage, needs to consider.

What does this have to do with the Chiya Rikuto?

"Wait, Chiya Rikuto..."

Before Kakashi could finish speaking...

They all stared wide-eyed. "That's... Chakra materialization?"

All that could be seen on Rikuto's body.

A large amount of Chakra, visible to the naked eye, surged forth.

It transformed into incredibly cool blue Chakra wings.

"Whoosh..." Accompanied by a gust of wind, the whole person took off.

It flew off into the distance.

"To think they could activate Chakra to this extent, freely controlling and transforming it..."

He observed this scene using his Sharingan.

Kakashi's pupils contracted sharply, and he murmured in a daze.

A bitter smile crept across my face, followed by a wave of dejection.

Compared to Chiya Rikuto.

He himself, this so-called genius.

These past few years, I've practically wasted my life.

"Swish... swish..."

Not long after.

Under the leadership of the Third Hokage.

Shikaku Nara, Asuma Sarutobi, Might Guy, and other Jonin entered one after another.

But all they saw were those disheveled, grimy members of the Anbu, preparing to leave.

"Lord Hokage..."

"Kakashi..."

Before Kakashi could finish speaking, the Third Hokage asked directly, "Where's Rikuto?"

"It flew off in that direction..."

Pointing to the distant horizon, Kakashi replied helplessly, "He said he'd visit you at the Hokage Building later. For now, Lord Hokage, you should probably take your time cleaning up the mess..."

The Third Hokage: "..."

Looking around at the Training Ground Three, which was completely covered by towering trees that crisscrossed and seemed to have no order whatsoever.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's lips twitched involuntarily.

In particular, the thought of the cracked Hokage Rock comes to mind.

His already aching heart felt like it was about to break apart.

I have a bit of a headache.

Half an hour later--

The Third Hokage addressed the somewhat panicked ninjas and villagers in front of the Hokage Building, who were gripped by the sudden destruction of the Hokage Rock.

There are long-standing spies from an enemy country trying to cause trouble in the village.