After the final exam ended, Natsuki welcod a rare vacation.
This vacation was not long. It was less than a month. School would start in March, and at that ti, Year One Class A would beco Year Two Class A.
As Natsuki walked toward Konoha Hospital, he sized up his new template.
The Shiba Tatsuya Template had three abilities.
Or rather, three types of magic.
Movent-Type Magic, Water Spider, had the least use.
Because as a shinobi, one could use chakra to walk or run on water.
The other two abilities, however, were very useful.
Movent-Type Magic, Weight Reduction, was very similar to Ōnoki's Earth Release: Light-Weight Rock Technique.
The strengthened version of Earth Release: Light-Weight Rock Technique, Earth Release: Ultra-Light-Weight Rock Technique, could even allow the target to fly freely.
Movent-Type Magic, Weight Reduction, probably could not reach that level, but simply reducing weight and increasing his own speed was already very good.
After all, the purpose of water walking was to improve chakra control.
Nonō had already completed it, but he had not.
Non-Systematic Magic, Compound Waves, reminded Natsuki of Yin Release ninjutsu.
The Yamanaka clan had similar Yin Release ninjutsu, releasing ntal shockwaves to attack or control the target.
Its unlock condition was a little troubleso. It required obtaining first place once in a final exam.
He had already obtained first place in the practical combat exam.
But he had never obtained first place in the theory exam.
He had to spend ti grinding.
Fortunately, the final exam was four months later.
"Natsuki!"
A familiar voice rang out.
Natsuki subconsciously raised his head and saw Tsunade and Nawaki.
They had just co out of Konoha Hospital, and the one calling him was Nawaki.
"Tsunade-sama."
Natsuki stepped forward and greeted them. "Nawaki-senpai."
"Your face is full of smiles. Did you get first place?"
Tsunade asked with a smile.
"I'm not as good as you think. I got second place."
Natsuki smiled bitterly and replied.
"Second place isn't bad either."
Nawaki patted his shoulder and said, "Minato really is too outstanding. I heard that in the past year, he took first place every ti."
"Minato defeated you?"
Tsunade was sowhat surprised and asked.
She had fought Natsuki before and knew his swordsmanship was very good. Among his peers, he could be considered very powerful.
Although Minato was a genius, he was a civilian and had no way to learn ninja tools and sword techniques in advance. Under such circumstances, if he could still defeat Natsuki, then that would truly be extraordinary.
Nawaki subconsciously glanced at Tsunade.
What did those words an?
Did Tsunade think Natsuki was stronger than Minato?
And when had they beco so familiar?
"I got first place in the practical combat exam."
"I see."
Tsunade understood.
"What?"
Nawaki's face was full of shock as he asked, "You actually defeated Minato?"
"I was lucky and created two sword techniques."
Natsuki said modestly.
"?"
Nawaki was instantly filled with question marks.
"You created two sword techniques?"
This ti, it was Tsunade's turn to feel shocked.
Although she had previously asked Natsuki to create a sword technique, she had never thought it would be so fast, and that there would even be two.
"Let's fight again now!"
Nawaki suddenly beca excited and said very eagerly.
"Nawaki, it's alti right now. This isn't suitable."
Tsunade ca back to her senses and said, "You can fight tomorrow at the training ground near Konoha Hospital. When the ti cos, I'll be your referee."
She was also very curious about what kind of sword techniques Natsuki had created.
If they were good, then the Sword of the Thunder God would finally have welcod its owner.
Natsuki agreed without hesitation.
Whether he won or lost, this match could bring him closer to Nawaki and Tsunade. It could be called a bloody profit.
Besides, he also happened to want to test his true strength with the Sword of the Thunder God.
"Then it's settled!"
Nawaki said very happily.
"Co with us. Let's pick up Nonō and eat together."
Tsunade had originally planned to eat with Nonō, but Nonō had said she wanted to wait for Natsuki.
Now that they had happened to et Natsuki, they might as well eat together.
"Thank you, Tsunade-sama."
Natsuki naturally would not refuse.
The three of them entered Konoha Hospital again and soon found the room where the dical shinobi learning class was located.
"Nonō."
The other students had already left. Only Nonō remained.
"Tsunade-sama said she'll treat us to a al."
Natsuki stretched out his hand, pinched her face, and said.
"Mm."
Nonō responded, then asked, "How was your final exam?"
"First in the practical combat exam. Third in the theory exam."
Natsuki answered.
Nonō could not help but smile.
But thinking of Natsuki's usual performance, she felt it was reasonable.
"I also want to get first place in the dical shinobi learning class."
Nonō said seriously.
"When is your exam?"
Natsuki looked at her well-behaved little face and asked with a smile.
"Next month."
Nonō answered.
"I'll co pick you up when the ti cos."
Natsuki nodded and said.
The two soon left the Ninja Academy and t up with Tsunade and Nawaki.
At the sa ti, in Konoha's underground base, Root's base.
Danzō looked at the information in his hand and could not help revealing a satisfied smile.
He had not expected Natsuki to have such deep talent in swordsmanship.
No wonder he had missed him during the test at the Konoha Orphanage back then.
"In my na, inform Hiruzen and have Kira Natsuki join Root."
Danzō put down the information in his hand and said casually.
The Ninja Academy belonged to Hiruzen's jurisdiction.
If he wanted Natsuki, he had to inform him in advance.
Danzō believed Hiruzen would agree.
After all, when he wanted geniuses like Yamanaka Fū, Hiruzen had given them to him.
This was the tacit understanding they had as old partners for many years.
As long as it did not endanger Konoha, then anything was fine.
"Yes, Danzō-sama!"
The Root shinobi in front of him stood up, turned, and left.
Danzō did not wait for too long.
In less than ten minutes, he received Hiruzen's reply.
"What? He actually disagreed!"
Danzō suddenly stood up. After remaining silent for a mont, he headed toward the Hokage's office with a dark expression.
"What do you want?"
When Hiruzen saw him, he imdiately frowned and said, "I already said that Natsuki will not join Root."
If it were only Natsuki alone, perhaps he would have agreed.
But aside from Natsuki, there was also Nonō, whose future was very bright.
"Natsuki is an orphan from the Konoha Orphanage."
Danzō got straight to the point.
"So what?"
Hiruzen asked in return. "Is the Konoha Orphanage surnad Shimura?"
Danzō's heart was startled.
What kind of attitude was this?
Was he not just a swordsmanship genius?
Was there a need to be so protective?
Moreover, the Konoha Orphanage being managed by him was their tacit agreent, was it not?
Danzō wanted to speak but stopped. In the end, he could not say anything.
The current Hiruzen was in his pri and was the undisputed strongest.
"And Nonō. Don't think about targeting her either."
Hiruzen reminded him.
Danzō subconsciously clenched his fist.
(To be continued.)
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