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Chapter 24 - It’s Only Been a Few Days, You’ve Leveled Up Again?!

Kyōhiko punched, dodged, and trained relentlessly, using dozens of hanging sandbags to hone his body’s instincts—his way of mitigating the backlash from moving too fast.

After a long session, he finally sat down to rest and released his Shadow Clone. In an instant, a flood of knowledge surged into his brain. His mind buzzed, ears ringing from the mental strain.

This—was the limit of an ordinary human body.

Maintaining a shadow clone for too long was d...

Chapter 23 - Could He Be the Child of Prophecy?

Two days later.

[Under your wise leadership, the "Early Training Program for Medical-nin" has been approved and will enter the trial phase.]
[Reward: Monster Strength Jutsu has leveled up by one.]

“…Huh?”

Tsunade moved that fast?

And more importantly—

It actually went through so smoothly?

Kyōhiko was genuinely surprised.

But then, after a moment of thought, he understood.

It probably hadn't gone that smoothly.

The othe...

Chapter 22 - The Shinobi Academy System Is Flawed!

“Too rigid?”

Tsunade summarized.

Kyōhiko nodded. “Yes. In my view, elite shinobi require a deep theoretical foundation. But for genin and even many chunin, practical experience is far more important than academic knowledge.”

He followed up with examples—tree climbing and water walking.

“As a genin, do I need to understand why tree climbing and water walking help develop chakra control? No. I just need to know that doing it will make me s...

Chapter 21 - Is He Really Just Seven Years Old?

Ryoumine Kyōhiko.

This name had been coming up more and more in Hiruzen Sarutobi’s mind lately. And with it, his attention toward that child had also grown.

A remarkable boy.

Talented, thoughtful, and mature beyond his years.

If guided properly, he might even become a pillar of Konoha’s future—just like Minato once did.

However...

Tsunade had visited him that morning.

“Did something happen?”
Hiruzen reached for his pipe, then forced hims...

Chapter 20 - Old Man, Where Are My Granduncle’s Notes?

Kyōen’s entire arm was soaked in blood.

He hadn’t expected this at all.

The entry-level version of this jutsu consumed such an enormous amount of chakra — and the backlash on his arm was far more severe than he could have imagined. By the end, he couldn’t even muster the strength to retreat.

Shizune checked his injuries and exclaimed urgently, “We have to get you to the hospital!”

“No!” Kyōen gritted his teeth through the pain. “If I go to the hospi...

Chapter 19 – Tsunade Not That Strong, But Cunning As Hell!

What terrifying killing intent!

Move—

Move!

Kakashi gritted his teeth as a trickle of blood ran down his lips. At last—

Whoosh!

In an instant, chakra erupted from his body, faint crackles of lightning dancing across his skin.

Lightning Release Chakra to stimulate the body!

It wasn’t fully mastered, but facing Tsunade, Kakashi couldn’t afford to hold back.

His speed had reached its personal peak.

And yet�...

Chapter 18 – You Don’t Want People Knowing You Hit Someone, Do You?

From a distance, Tsunade saw the gates of Konoha and a flicker of emotion—nostalgia, perhaps—passed through her eyes.

“Back then, it was Raigomaru on gate duty…”

“He died on a mission,” Jiraiya explained. “Now it's Haneda and Tsuchihara—both recently promoted to Chūnin.”

“No wonder I didn’t recognize them.”

She’d been away for over a year, and while Konoha still looked the same, those guarding its gates had changed. A sigh escaped her lips....

Chapter 17 – Just Half a Month? That’s Pretty Average

The next day, Tanzaku Town.

Jiraiya returned to the Aohua Inn.

“Mr. Matsuyama, here’s your IOU. Next time you come to Konoha, bring it along—I’ll have the money ready for you.”

“This… you’re paying it off?”
Matsuyama Kōji asked cautiously.

Jiraiya smiled. “No need to worry. I’m just transferring the debt from her to me.”

Matsuyama hesitated for a moment, then said, “It’s best not to shoulder her gambling losses. People like her—e...

Chapter 16 - For Peace, I Must Become Hokage!

The group sat together, enjoying some of Tanzaku Town’s well-known takeout dishes. Tsunade and Jiraiya were sipping sake, clearly beginning to feel its effects.

Kyōen sat with unease bubbling inside him.

Because ever since dinner started, Tsunade kept sneaking glances his way.

Wasn’t it obvious? She was looking for an excuse to settle scores and squeeze something out of him.

But honestly, he really was doing it for Shizune’s sake!

Kyōen buri...

Chapter 15 - Tsunade, You Don’t Want Anything to Happen to Shizune, Do You?

Crimson splashed across his vision.

A thick, metallic stench rushed up his nose.

This was Kyōen’s first time killing someone.

He froze for just a moment.

The next instant—a blade slashed past his eyes.

Kakashi’s White Fang short blade flashed like the wind, striking down another attacking shinobi.

“Don’t zone out!” Kakashi snapped as he darted toward the next enemy.

Kyōen snapped back to his senses.

That’s right—
This was a ...

Chapter 14 - I Brought You the IOU!

Tsunade sat up straight, adjusting her clothes.

In front of unfamiliar children, she didn’t want to appear too disheveled.

She then scanned the room, briefly pausing when her gaze crossed Ryōmine Kyōen's.

"Didn't expect you to bring a whole team. Looks like you've really taken a liking to the role of teacher," she commented.

"Haha, being a teacher isn't so bad. They’re all very talented kids," Jiraiya responded as he entered and took a seat.

He then made in...

Chapter 13 - A Small Shock from Tsunade

"Thank you, Lord Jiraiya, and the three of you."
Matsuyama Kōji remained as respectful as ever.

Then, he couldn’t help but complain, recounting past events regarding Hirakawa Kenshō.

This guy was a seasoned gambler.

However, the Hirakawa family had a significant influence in the Land of River. Their wealth was considerable, but due to Kenshō's incompetence and compulsive gambling, Hirakawa Kō had been considering grooming a successor.

Thus, in recent years, Ke...

Chapter 12 - Is this Guy the Reincarnation of the Second Hokage?

Outside of Shortbook Street.

Jiraiya was in high spirits, his eyes shining brightly.

Behind him, the three of them were panting heavily.

"Ha... ha..."

So tired! Too tired!

Kyōen had considered before that wearing weighted leg bindings might be tiring, but he never expected it to be this exhausting.

Jiraiya grinned.

Heh, you think I can't handle you guys?

He looked around and asked, "How about it, can you keep going?"

"Yes!"

The thre...

Chapter 11 - Turns Out Kyōen is the Real Powerhouse!

“You two taking on missions as well? If it’s chopping wood or carrying water, how about we make a bet to see who finishes first? Loser has to run an extra 200 laps this afternoon!”

Kē cheerfully ran over.

Perhaps because of their last “scamming the system” attempt, Maito Gai now always roped Kyōen into these challenges...

Upon hearing that they had been tackling missions relentlessly lately, Kē started proposing these bizarre wagers.

Kakashi, his face unre...

Chapter 10 - Clear All D-Rank Tasks, C-Rank Will Come Naturally

Before long, the water-fetching task was done.

"Another task!"

"Huh?"

Bimino stood dazed, but after meeting Jiraiya's gaze, he immediately assigned another D-rank task.

This time, it was chopping firewood.

However...

It didn't take long again.

"Another one."

...

Half a month later.

"Lord Third, this is really not working! Please, have him stop. If this keeps going, we’ll run out of D-rank tasks!"

Bimino couldn't hold back and...

Chapter 9 - Missions, All for the Village

"Master, these two types of Water Style ninjutsu only require basic elemental affinity, so anyone with the corresponding affinity can use them. That's why I was able to pick them up quickly, but in truth, I'm still far from mastering them..."
Kyōen reflected on his progress.

He knew.

The "Water Wall" technique created by Senju Tobirama could be rotated to increase its defensive power. The other versions of the "Water Wall" could also grow larger and stronger.

Compared to...

Chapter 8 - Is This Talent Really Justified?

In the Hokage Office, Sarutobi Hiruzen released the crystal ball and a hint of relief appeared on his face.

"Huff!"

These three children surely wouldn’t be able to defeat Jiraiya.

But.

To complete the bell-stealing task this excellently, it was far beyond the Third Hokage’s expectations.

He had initially thought—

If these three could put aside past grudges and maintain some level of teamwork, maybe Jiraiya would turn a blind eye and let them off the h...

Chapter 7 - A Day When You Too Get Tied Up!

"Hmm?"

What the—?!

Jiraiya raised an eyebrow, instantly distracted.

At the same time—

A kunai flew towards Jiraiya's waist.

Trying to steal something?

He immediately dodged, but—

Bang!

The Kakashi in front of him turned into a wooden log.

The next moment, a blade slashed across Jiraiya's waist.

A bell's string was cut!

But—

Almost simultaneously, Jiraiya's hair grew, ensnaring Kakashi's ...

Chapter 6 - Jiraiya, You Don’t Want Anyone to Know

Inside the Hokage’s office.

"What do you plan to do? Maybe you should be a bit more patient with Kakashi," the Third Hokage said, looking at Jiraiya.

Kakashi is the biggest troublemaker.

However...

He has talent, and the Third Hokage really doesn’t want to see him fail, so he still hopes Jiraiya can give him another chance.

Jiraiya, however, said, "If it really comes to an outcome I don't want to see, then it's just not meant to be."

"Goodbye."

He...

Chapter 5 - There's a Reason He Came Back After Graduating

Hokage's Office.

The Third Hokage had his hand on the crystal ball, closely observing the movements of Kakashi, Kyōen, and Yūhi Kurenai.

At that moment—

Bang!

A sudden noise rang out. The Third immediately covered the crystal ball and looked toward the window.

Then…

He suddenly realized—

Wait… what am I afraid of again?

Sarutobi Hiruzen let out a soft cough and looked toward the window, scolding,
“Jiraiya, can’t you ent...

Chapter 4 - Another Minato!?

Creak.

The door opened.

Inside the classroom, the three genin held their breath, all eyes fixed on the entrance.

But…

A long moment passed, and the person outside still hadn’t stepped in.

Who the heck is this?
What kind of messed-up sense of humor…?

Kyōen couldn’t help but complain inwardly.

The next moment—

A figure stepped inside.

“Sorry to keep you waiting.”

White hair, a bold “油”...

Chapter 3 - Kakashi, Are You Repeating a Grade?

It didn’t take long before the instructor arrived.

He pulled out a sheet of paper and began reading out the team assignments.

“Team One... Team Two...”

“Team Three: Might Guy, Genma Shiranui, Ebisu.”

The announcements continued.

Genma and Ebisu, who had been laughing earlier, now couldn’t crack a smile.

Finally, Kyōen’s name was called.

“Team Seven: Ryōmine Kyōen, Kurenai Yūhi.”

Kurenai blinked as she looked over at...

Chapter 2 - My Eternal Friend!

Haru arrived at testing area number 5. And this was Haru's forte: ninjutsu.

The exam requirements here were simple and straightforward: release your ninjutsu. One ninjutsu was allowed for each chakra nature, including non-elemental ninjutsu, and the target was to shatter a rock ten meters away.

Hitting the rock with ninjutsu earned ten points, and shattering it earned twenty. It was that simple, yet it stumped many students. The best age to start learning ninjutsu was around eight...

Chapter 1 - Full Trust

Konoha Ninja Academy.

A group of students waited outside the examination room.

Inside, a black-haired boy was undergoing his final evaluation, observed closely by the Third Hokage and several academy instructors who were taking notes and scoring.

In the center of the room, he performed each test item with practiced precision.

Before long—

“Taijutsu: Excellent.”
“Clone Jutsu: Excellent.”
“Transformation Jutsu…”
“Overall: Excellent.�...