The Kiba Blades' New Owner, the Third Hokage's Shock / The Land of Hot Water's Summer Festival, a Jinchūriki?
His reputation was something the Third Hokage had to consider.
"Whatever you want..."
Kurenai Yuhi's lips twitched.
Don't be fooled by Rikuto's usual disdainful attitude.
In reality, she really liked Anko, who was always bold and proactive, and who always obeyed her every whim.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have gone to such great lengths, not only generously gifting him the extremely rare and powerful [Dark Release], but also going to great lengths to directly enhance and elevate it.
He even bestowed upon the other party an unconventional Sage Mode, such as Cursed Seal Transformation.
Rikuto's doting and indulgent treatment of the girl Anko, and his rejection and contempt for the Third Hokage and other high-ranking officials.
In the end, he might actually go to the Hokage Building and give the strongest Hokage in history, or even other high-ranking officials, a special lesson on "winning people over with virtue" just for this girl!
In any case, she didn't see the Rikuto showing the slightest respect for those so-called rules and authority.
I just hope that the Third magistrate will be "pragmatic"!
... Dry.
Chapter 171 The Ownership of the Thunder Blade Fang, Shocking the Third
Two days later.
Konoha.
Inside the Hokage Building.
The "Four Beauties of Konoha" team has returned successfully after completing their mission.
"I didn't expect to encounter two S-rank missing-nin on this mission. It seems that with Rikuto's help, your strength has greatly improved..."
Listening to Kurenai Yuhi's report.
The Third Hokage was shocked and also deeply moved. "But thankfully everyone has returned safely. Thank you for your hard work!"
He hadn't expected it.
This mission even featured Zabuza!
Furthermore, Kurenai Yuhi and her group directly killed Raiga Kurosuki and Zabuza, both S-rank missing-nin.
He returned unharmed.
That's really unbelievable.
"This is what we should do, Lord Hokage!"
Kurenai Yuhi responded with a smile.
"So, you mean, Anko, you've completely mastered Orochimaru's Cursed Seal?" The Third Hokage took a puff of his pipe and looked at Anko.
At the same time, they were also considering the other party's request.
Should we hand over the Raito Kiba, one of the Seven Swords of Kirigakure, to Anko?
After all, these famous swords are too sensitive and could very well cause diplomatic problems.
"Yes, Lord Hokage!"
Anko clenched her fist and confidently replied, "Thanks to the improvements made by the Rikuto, the Cursed Seal Transformation not only has no side effects, but also unleashes even greater power!"
"According to Rikuto, the Cursed Seal is actually a different kind of Sage Transformation, but Orochimaru's Cursed Seal of Heaven is a degraded version..."
"But my Cursed Seal Transformation is a true Sage Transformation, which can be considered an alternative Sage Mode!"
She was holding the two Kiba Blades.
He stared longingly at the Third Hokage in front of him.
She blinked, her eyes filled with anticipation, waiting for the other party's reply.
It must be said, these two thunder knives...
She found it increasingly easy to use and really didn't want to hand it in.
"Sage Mode?"
The Third Hokage's pupils contracted sharply.
Suddenly realizing what was happening, his eyes widened in shock. "No wonder he could unleash such immense power!"
This gave him a completely new assessment of Chiya Rikuto's strength.
She was able to easily modify Orochimaru's Cursed Seal of Heaven, allowing Anko to obtain an alternative Sage Mode.
The opponent has likely already mastered the true Sage Mode.
At the age of ten, he not only awakened Wood Release but also possessed Chakra comparable to that of Tailed Beast.
Moreover, he has mastered Sage Mode.
This is absolutely astonishing.
He could only feel relieved that he had stopped Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, and the others from trying to cause trouble for the other party.
It's unimaginable what would happen if the Rikuto unleashed their full power without any regard for the consequences.
Just how powerful would Senjutsu -level Wood Release be?
Nine years ago, it might have been able to subdue the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, who was known as the leader of the Nine Tailed Beasts.
"Alright, then I'll leave the Thunder Blade Fang to you, Anko!"
The Third Hokage's mind raced.
Considering that Rikuto and Anko are also close sworn siblings.
He, who has always been somewhat "stability-conscious," made a bold decision for the first time.
He exhaled a puff of smoke and smiled at Anko, saying, "I hope you can use it well to protect the village!"
"Yes, thank you, Lord Hokage! I will definitely do my best to protect the village!"
Anko was overjoyed.
He was busy making assurances there, and bowed to the Third Hokage.
She was a member of Konoha; if she were willing to abandon the village, she would have defected with Orochimaru long ago.
She would have done it even without being told by Third.
But protecting Konoha is not the same as protecting the higher-ups.
What should be done, and what shouldn't be done?
She knew it perfectly well.
"Yes, your strength has passed the test. From today onwards, Anko, you are Jonin of Konoha!"
Considering that Anko was able to easily defeat Raiga Kurosuki single-handedly.
It has far exceeded the level of Special Jōnin, and has even reached the level of an elite Jonin.
The Third Hokage decided to promote him to a full-fledged Konoha Jonin, removing his previous "special" title.
"Really? That's amazing!"
Anko's eyes lit up.
Overjoyed and ecstatic.
He jumped up excitedly. "Thank you, Lord Hokage!"
"Congratulations, Anko -senpai!" Kurenai Yuhi, Hana Inuzuka, Uzuki Yugao, and others all smiled and congratulated Anko.
It's obvious that, given the opponent's strength and performance...
This is a matter of course.
"Whee..."
"You've all worked hard these past few days, everyone go and rest!"
"Yes, Lord Hokage!"
Not long after...
The Third Hokage looked at Uzuki Yugao, who had returned and was kneeling before him on one knee.
After listening to the other party's detailed report.
I was somewhat moved.
"Not only does Kurenai Yuhi possess exceptional sensory abilities, but she also has Dōjutsu comparable to the Byakugan, capable of seeing through objects ten kilometers away?"
He gasped sharply, his voice trembling with disbelief. "And not only can Mitarashi Anko Cursed Seal Transformation seals, but she also possesses the rare Kekkei Genkai, Dark Release?"
"Yes, Lord Hokage..."
Uzuki Yugao responded earnestly.
She knew that although Kurenai Yuhi and Anko hadn't deliberately said it before, they hadn't meant to hide it at all.
Otherwise, it wouldn't have been exposed directly to them.
So I actually felt relieved.
There's no need to worry or hold back because it involves Rikuto.
After slightly modifying the report that Kurenai Yuhi had previously prepared, she gave a detailed report to the Third.
"Red Chakra appeared in Kurenai Yuhi's eyes... That must be the legendary nemesis of the Byakugan, the Red Eye -Eyed One who disappeared during the Warring States period!"
As the Hokage of Konoha.
Furthermore, he comes from the prestigious Sarutobi Clan.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's knowledge was naturally no less than Shimura Danzō's.
They quickly guessed Kurenai Yuhi's ability; it was most likely the legendary Red Eye.
"This guy is truly incredible, 2.5! He actually developed such Forbidden Techniques that can grant others Kekkei Genkai!"
He took a deep drag on his pipe.
The Third Hokage was there, sighing with emotion.
"Lord Hokage... does such Forbidden Techniques truly exist in this world?"
Hearing the Third Hokage say that...
Uzuki Yugao found it somewhat unbelievable.
Although she had witnessed it with her own eyes, she still found it hard to believe.
"I don't know, I'm just guessing..."
The Third Hokage's expression was complex, but he was still sincerely relieved. "Fortunately, such a genius is a member of our Konoha!"
He could hardly believe it.
If Chiya Rikuto were not a member of Konoha, but a genius from another village...
That would be such a terrible thing.
Chapter 172 Natsuhi Festival in the Land of Hot Water Springs, Jinchūriki?
Time flies.
In the blink of an eye, half a month has passed since Rikuto and Karin, the two senior and junior disciples, returned to the Land of Hot Water and reunited with Tsunade and Shizune.
The Land of Hot Water Natsuhi Festival, eagerly anticipated by countless tourists, has arrived as scheduled.
"Bang... bang..." One after another, brilliant fireworks bloomed in the night sky.
It illuminated the night, making it incredibly beautiful.
"Wow--"
Wearing a white kimono embroidered with "rosewood" patterns and flat wooden Karin, Karin skipped and hopped out of the inn, holding a string of candied hawthorns in her hand.