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Chapter 506: Jiraiya's Intelligence (Part 2)
Chapter 506: Jiraiya's Intelligence (Part 2)
"So, what do we do now? Do we just continue to stall in the Grass Country?" Danzo couldn't think of a rebuttal.
"Maintaining the status quo is the best choice," Hiruzen nodded.
After all, Konoha hadn't suffered any losses, and they had managed to weaken Iwagakure while also benefiting from the Grass Ninjas' support.
"In that case, let's end the mission of Mu Yue's squad and have them return to Konoha.
Mito's suggestion was met with unanimous agreement from the higher-ups.
Danzo Shimura needed Mu Yue to continue helping him train the Wood Release ninjas, while Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted Mu Yue to plan for the third batch of ANBU training.
As for Haruno Chu, everyone agreed, and she saw no reason to refuse.
...
After receiving the orders from the higher-ups, Mu Yue bid Jiraiya and Minato farewell as he prepared to lead his team back to Konoha.
This outcome was within his expectations, as in a certain sense, his strategic value surpassed that of Jiraiya.
"Oh, you're leaving so soon?" A surprised Obito, who had been preparing to settle in for a prolonged stay on the battlefield, asked.
He had assumed that, like on the Eastern Front, they would only return to Konoha after defeating Iwagakure.
"Yes, it's the higher-ups' arrangement," Mu Yue replied concisely.
"That's good, too. It's been a while since I've seen Little Fire Dragon, and I wonder how Grandma is feeding it."
Obito scratched his head. He realized that leaving was for the best, as it meant he only had to face one naturally evil white-haired person temporarily.
"Teacher Mu Yue, when can I start learning the Flying Thunder God Technique?" Obito asked, thinking about Kakashi, who had unlocked the Lightning Breath Chakra Mode during this mission, and then about himself.
Compared to the Fire attribute, which was common, the ability to manipulate space-time was undoubtedly more prestigious.
Only two ninjas in Konoha possessed the Flying Thunder God Technique: Minato Namikaze and Mu Yue. They had earned the monikers "Yellow Flash" and "Blazing Sun Mu Yue," respectively, and were the village's most renowned young powerhouses.
If he mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique, Kakashi's powerful slashes would be meaningless, as he wouldn't be able to land a hit.
"It depends on your own situation. If you're quick, you should be able to learn it within a year," Mu Yue answered after appraising Obito with his Appraisal ability.
【Name: Uchiha Obito】
【Chakra: 16,000】
【Skills: Flame Breathing Chakra Mode, Fire Attribute Chakra Nature Transformation (Proficient Level: 150/15,000), Flame Breathing (Proficient Level: 250/15,000), Fireball Jutsu (Proficient Level: 20/15,000) ...】
With Obito's current chakra levels, spending a lot of time on the Flying Thunder God Technique would be a waste, as he didn't have enough chakra to use ninjutsu effectively.
If he worked hard for a year and increased his chakra to over 20,000, he could just barely incorporate the Flying Thunder God Technique into his combat style with careful management.
Obito understood that he needed to train harder.
"But within a year, there will be two civil wars!" Obito scratched his head, wishing he could fast-forward to the following year.
Facing Kakashi's Transparent World, combined with the Lightning Breath Chakra Mode and the Void Slash, Obito felt like a primitive man using his Fire Release.
"Teacher Mu Yue, do you think it's appropriate for me to start training in the Lightning attribute chakra nature transformation now?" Shisui asked Mu Yue.
Shisui didn't want to learn the Void Slash; he wanted to learn another element to enhance his adaptability.
"My suggestion is to focus on the Body Flicker Technique," Mu Yue replied.
Shisui had a natural talent for Yin Release, and in Mu Yue's cultivation plan for him, if Shisui wanted to quickly enhance his combat capabilities, the Body Flicker Technique would be a good choice.
Although it seemed plain and not as dazzling as the Void Slash, a strong enough Body Flicker Technique could potentially block both the Golden Horizon and the Void Slash.
"Also, whether you have problems with your training or your personal life, feel free to come to me without hesitation," Mu Yue added, patting Shisui's head.
The rewards from the Teaching Return Explosion were too random. To obtain skills that resonated with his disciples, the Life Mission was the best option.
Because Shisui's Life Mission progress lagged behind that of the other disciples, Mu Yue didn't have any extremely compatible powerful skills for him.
Shisui nodded in gratitude.
Even though Mu Yue had already done so much for him, Shisui could still sense Mu Yue's concern for him in the little details.
"I must change the future!" Shisui vowed silently to himself.
He had repeated these words in his mind thousands of times, and he didn't think it was too much, as it concerned the safety of the person he cared about most.
Shisui noticed that the future was already changing.
According to Kakashi and the others, Yamato, who had traveled through time from the Land of Whirlpools, didn't recognize Mu Yue and even mistook him for Minato.
But now, Yamato was Mu Yue's disciple. If this was the normal course of history, Yamato would definitely have known Mu Yue, which meant that history was changing, and the new future was full of unknowns.
His task was to live through this new future alongside Mu Yue and the other disciples.
After leaving the Ninja Forces' camp, Mu Yue and his team headed to the Grass Ninja Village to pick up Haruno Karura, who would be joining them on their journey back to Konoha.
Since Haruno Karura hadn't undergone any ninja training, Mu Yue's return trip was slower than his journey to the Grass Country.
For Obito, the slower pace had its perks, as he could discover more scenic spots to photograph and commemorate.
What he regretted most was that Nohara Rin always invited Kakashi to join them, preventing them from enjoying their time as a couple.
"This is Konoha..." Haruno Karura looked up at the towering wooden gate of Konoha and observed the expressions of the people coming and going. She found it hard to imagine that Konoha was currently at war.
In Haruno Karura's hazy childhood memories, the atmosphere of the Land of Whirlpools had become heavy after being drawn into the war, and even the naughtiest children seemed to mature under the weight of the somber atmosphere.
"That's right, this is Konoha, the strongest and safest village!" Obito said proudly.
"Of course, Konoha hasn't reached its limit yet. With me here, Konoha will definitely become even more prosperous."
Kakashi was speechless. If Obito ever became Hokage, he felt that Konoha would be doomed.
"And us too!" Kiba Inuzuka and Hana Inuzuka, who were on guard duty, heard Obito's words and couldn't help but get caught up in his enthusiasm, shouting in agreement.
Hearing these slightly familiar voices, Obito finally noticed two familiar juniors standing at the gate.
"Teacher Mu Yue, Shisui, Obito-senpai, long time no see," Kiba greeted the group.
Mu Yue nodded in response. He had spotted Kiba, Hana, and Akimichi Konan, who was hiding behind the other two with her head down, earlier, but he was curious about why they were guarding the gate.
"You just got back from a mission too, what a coincidence," Obito said, looking at the forehead protectors on their heads with a hint of emotion.
These were the same junior students he had once guided, and now they had graduated and become full-fledged ninjas.
Kamizuki Izumo's face turned awkward. "Well, we're actually on a mission right now."
Obito was a little puzzled.
Kozei Tetsu and Kamizuki Izumo tacitly moved to either side, revealing a pouting Anko Mitarashi with her arms crossed, glaring at them.
Feeling the weight of everyone's stares, Anko coughed lightly and stood up, her face bearing an obvious fake smile.
"Hey, what a coincidence, Teacher Mu Yue. You guys just got back from a mission too. I have something else to do, so I'll be going now." Anko made as if to leave.
Kozei Tetsu and Kamizuki Izumo reached out and grabbed her back, their expressions stern.
"If it weren't for you throwing a tantrum and demanding a higher-level mission, which displeased the Third Hokage, we wouldn't have been assigned to guard the gate!" Kozei Tetsu bluntly exposed Anko's misdeed.
Anko was capable of defeating some of the Jonin teachers, so naturally, she couldn't tolerate doing menial D-rank missions.
As it happened, Anko had thrown a fit at the mission office, and Sarutobi Hiruzen had just happened to walk by and overheard. He had then personally assigned them the high-level B-rank mission of guarding the gate of Konoha.
This had bored them to tears, as they had to stand at the gate without moving and endure the stares of passersby.
"Nonsense! It's obviously because your terrible behavior was remembered by the Third Hokage, and this is your punishment." Anko tried to defend herself, hoping to salvage her image in Mu Yue's eyes.
She truly felt that she had been dragged down by her teammates. Sarutobi Hiruzen had made several inspections, and each time, Kozei Tetsu and Kamizuki Izumo had done something foolish, even once trying to attack Sarutobi Hiruzen with a Genjutsu.
"What terrible behavior? I think you're the one at fault here." Kamizuki Izumo disagreed, not seeing any issues with their conduct.
Obito was starting to get a little restless. What a comedic trio! How could their small team be so entertaining?
"Based on my experience, I'd say this is actually a good thing," Kakashi offered.
He had graduated early and wasn't very familiar with Kozei Tetsu and the others, but since they were Mu Yue's students, he didn't mind offering some advice.
"For newly graduated Genin like you, guarding the gate of Konoha is already a high-level mission. Your grades at the Ninja Academy must have been quite good, right?" Kakashi asked.
"Of course! I got first place in theory!" Kamizuki Izumo replied proudly.
He and Hizashi had once tied for first place, but sharing the top spot was still considered a first-place achievement.
"I got first place in practical combat!" Anko boasted, puffing out her chest. However, after catching sight of Hizashi, she lowered her head slightly and added, "First place for all three semesters in our third year."
Kozei Tetsu scratched his head. "I often placed in the top two."
"Perhaps the Third Hokage intends to foster your talents. It's rare for new graduates to get such an opportunity," Kakashi analyzed.
His words were partly meant to comfort them, but he wasn't just making things up. It was indeed rare for Genin fresh out of the Academy to be assigned to guard the gate.
Kamizuki Izumo and Kozei Tetsu's faces lit up with joy, and even Obito, who had remained silent, couldn't help but be moved by Kakashi's words. After all, Kakashi was a legendary genius of Konoha, and if he said so, it must be true.
"So, what do you think will happen next, Izumo?"
"Guarding the gate is a test. Once we pass, we'll be promoted and become the Hokage's bodyguards!"
Kakashi's mouth twitched. These two were so optimistic that he didn't know what else to say.
"When I become Hokage, I'll choose you two as my bodyguards!" Obito declared boldly.
"Big Brother Obito, are you serious?" Kozei Tetsu's eyes lit up, and he immediately regarded Obito as his big brother. If Obito said he could become a bodyguard, Kozei Tetsu would work tirelessly to make it happen.
In his opinion, a genius like Obito truly had the potential to become the Hokage.
"When have I ever lied to you? Your abilities are exceptional, and being my bodyguards would be a piece of cake." Obito patted his chest confidently.
Even if he didn't believe in their abilities, he trusted in Mu Yue's judgment, and they were, after all, Mu Yue's outstanding students.
Kozei Tetsu and Kamizuki Izumo were thrilled and vowed to follow Obito as their big brother from then on.
Kakashi looked at Anko with pity. With teammates like these, it was like having two Obitos on the team.
"Big Brother Obito, I want to be the Dumpling Minister!" Anko joined the group, also addressing Obito as her big brother.
"What's the Dumpling Ministry?" Obito asked, confused, as he had never heard of such a department in Konoha.
"It's a department where everyone has to buy a dumpling for the minister every day," Anko replied without hesitation.
Kakashi: ...
He felt that he should pity their teacher more, as having these three on the team was like having three Obitos.
Anko's outrageous statement caused even Uzumaki Karin to burst out laughing. She was now looking forward to her life in Konoha even more.
She felt that with such adorable ninjas, Konoha couldn't be that bad.
After entering Konoha, Mu Yue disbanded the team.
Mu Yue's disciples all tacitly agreed to head to the Southern Forest together.
Kakashi needed to become more familiar with the One-Sword Style and enhance his physical strength to overcome his chakra deficiency.
If possible, he didn't want to collapse after swinging his sword just once.
Obito was also highly motivated. Seeing Kakashi's breakthrough made him restless, and he was determined to become stronger as well.
For Hizashi, who wanted to change the future, strength was a necessity. He planned to follow Mu Yue's training regimen and focus most of his energy on enhancing his Body Flicker Technique.
Their companions were equally driven, and Haruno Rin was eager to become stronger to support them.
After leaving them, Mu Yue took Uzumaki Karin to handle the necessary procedures for residing in Konoha.
By now, Mu Yue had gained some influence in Konoha, so the process was smooth and efficient.
Due to Uzumaki Karin's status as a survivor of the Uzumaki Clan, Mu Yue was able to apply for subsidies on her behalf, including free housing and a living allowance.
The house was located in the main district of Konoha, and the living allowance amounted to 80,000 ryo per month, enough for Uzumaki Karin to live comfortably in Konoha.
Mu Yue's efficient handling of the situation left Uzumaki Karin stunned. She had been worrying about where she would sleep, whether it would be on a park bench or under a bridge, but Mu Yue had swiftly resolved all her concerns.
After taking care of the necessary tasks, Mu Yue took Uzumaki Karin to meet Uzumaki Kushina, whom she had been curious about during their journey.
PS: Thank you all for your concern. If I had any health issues, I wouldn't force myself to write, as writing is a long-term endeavor.
As long as my health permits, Little Orange will try to write more.
(End of Chapter)
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