At the border of the Land of Fire, after reading the information sent by Hoshita Shuichi's shadow clone, Koharu Utatane smiled and said, "As expected of you as one of the Three Ninjas, Shuichi, your contribution is also very great!"
Hoshita Shuichi smiled modestly and said, "It's Master Koharu and Master Orochimaru who command well."
Utane Koharu shook her head slightly: "Don't be modest, Shuichi, you deserve the most credit, and all Konoha ninjas have seen it."
Monitoring the Suna Ninja and the Kiri Ninja, almost defeating the Kiri Ninja alone, fighting against the Suna Ninja's One-Tail almost alone... these are not achievements that she can erase.
If she dares to do this, no one will obey!"The reinforcements are ready and can set off today."
"As for logistics..."
Utane Koharu thought, "I have collected some of the ninja tools and will transport them with the reinforcements. I have already allocated the rest to the village."
"As for food, medical bandages and other supplies, I will immediately go to the Daimyo of River Country's mansion to meet with the Daimyo of River Country and ask for his help."
"I don't think the Daimyo of the River Country will refuse this."
Dare not agree?
Although the Daimyo of the River Country has his own ninja guards and samurai groups, he is definitely no match for the Konoha ninja.
Now the entire River Country is under the control of Konoha's military, and he has no choice but to cooperate.
After talking about the big picture, Utatane Koharu made some small arrangements and finally said, "That's all. Go report to Orochimaru!"
"clear!"
Hoshita Shuichi nodded, and then his body turned into a ball of smoke.
In a small town in the Land of Rivers, Hoshita Shuichi and Uchiha Shisui came out of the hot spring house and couldn't help but stretch comfortably.
Uchiha Shisui also felt relieved, but he smiled and said, "Shuichi, it's not a good influence for us to come out like this."
Hoshita Shuichi said lazily: "I didn't delay the mission."
"Shuichi, when do you think the war will end?"
Uchiha Shisui suddenly asked.
Hoshita Shuichi was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said, "This is not something we can decide, at least not now."
Uchiha Shisui sighed after hearing this: "Yeah..."
But then he smiled warmly again: "But if you work hard, you can definitely do it!"
"Just like you, Shuichi, who quickly defeated the Mist and Suna Ninjas. If it weren't for you, many of the village's companions would have died in this war."
Hoshita Shuichi patted Uchiha Shisui's shoulder and said with a smile: "Different abilities mean different burdens."
"Besides, it may be true that I have made the greatest contribution to this war, but everyone has their own contribution. I alone cannot resist the Mist and Suna Ninjas."
"With great power comes great responsibility!"
The last sentence is a bit like chicken soup, and can only be said to others, don't take it seriously.
Hoshita Shuichi doesn't want to be a saint, it's too tiring.
Let others be the saints!
However, Uchiha Shisui felt that what Hoshita Shuichi said touched his heart. His eyes became brighter and he smiled, "Shuichi, your words are always full of thought-provoking things."
"It's hard to imagine that you're younger than I am."
Hoshita Shuichi opened his mouth and said: "Ambition is not limited by age!"
"People must have ambitions, otherwise they are no different from salted fish."
"But the first step is to know yourself and do things within your capabilities. You must not get lost in your own strength and think that you can take on everything by yourself."
"But in reality we are human, slightly more powerful ninjas, and there are limits to our abilities."
Uchiha Shisui thought: "Is this the meaning of teamwork?"
Hoshita Shuichi nodded and said meaningfully: "Don't take all the responsibility on yourself. Do what you can. This is the greatest contribution."
"Just like I am also good at illusions, but not as proficient as you, Shisui. So the task of controlling Shukaku and Jinchūriki should be left to you, instead of trying to do it myself."
"I didn't do well enough before."
Uchiha Shisui immediately shook his head after hearing this: "Shuichi, you have done very well. You are not arrogant, not conceited, you believe in your companions, and you can reflect on yourself."
"If I had your ability, I would think I could solve a lot of problems!"
Hoshita Shuichi heard this and shook his head secretly.
He just knows a little more and has more awe.
But in fact, aren't we looking at many people and things in this world from a God's perspective and with a condescending mentality?
Changing the subject, Hoshita Shuichi asked, "Shisui, how did it feel to control the One-Tail and the Jinchūriki at the same time?"
Uchiha Shisui's expression hardened, and he said, "The pressure is very great!"
"The power of the tailed beasts is too strong, and the ability of that monk Bunpuku is also very strong."
"Especially since he and Shukaku are connected, the powers of the two are connected together."
"But next time, I am sure I can control one of them through the other, which will be faster. But after they understand the power of the Sharingan, they will be able to break free even faster."
"My pupil power is not strong enough..."
Hoshita Shuichi's eyelids twitched.
Not strong enough?
It's already very strong!
Controlling the tailed beast and the Jinchūriki at the same time with three magatama is definitely not something any Uchiha with three magatama Sharingan can do.
Whether it was the later Uchiha Obito or the King of Dance Uchiha Madara, they were actually only able to do it after entering the Mangekyō state.
I can only say that he is worthy of being an illusion-type ninja.
At this moment, Hoshita Shuichi couldn't help but put himself in Danzo's position.
If he were Danzo, I'm afraid he would have some thoughts after knowing Uchiha Shisui's Mangekyō ability.
People who are deep in darkness have the least sense of security and trust, not to mention that Danzo's ambitions expanded rapidly after the death of the Fourth Hokage.
Being able to change a person's will, with such an ability, who would not be afraid except for those who are extremely confident?
Collecting his thoughts, Hoshita Shuichi put his arm around Uchiha Shisui's shoulders and said with a smile: "Shisui, your pupil power is already very strong. Ordinary three magatama should not be able to do it. It also has a lot to do with your illusion ability."
"Many Uchiha rely too much on the power of the Sharingan itself, even though the Sharingan itself is very powerful."
Uchiha Shisui agreed: "It is precisely because of this that many clan members are restricted by this."
"Perhaps it's just as you said, Shuichi. Many members of the clan are lost in the power of the Sharingan."
After listening to Uchiha Shisui's words, Hoshita Shuichi couldn't help but think of sasuke, one of the laughing heroes. Every time his strength increased and his self-confidence soared, he was beaten.
"Hey, Shuichi, how's the illusion you said you were going to develop?"
Uchiha Shisui asked.
Hoshita Shuichi smiled and said, "It's still a little short. I'll let you try it when the time comes."
Uchiha Shisui nodded seriously and smiled: "Then I will remember it."
At this time, Asuka finally came out, her youthful aura blowing in her face: "Sorry to have kept you waiting for so long."
Hoshita Shuichi smiled and said, "We are having a good chat!"
"Let's go, go back first."
The three of them set out to return to the front-line base, but before they arrived, the shadow clone had already fed back its memories.
After returning to the camp, Hoshita Shuichi first went to find Orochimaru to report, and then he and Asuka and Uchiha Shisui found a valley some distance away from the camp as a temporary training place.
Because he needs to transform into the Four-Tails and use natural energy to restore his chakra, it is not appropriate to do so in the barracks.
Secondly, Hoshita Shuichi also needs to study the chakra of Shukaku, the one-tailed beast.Still using earth and water jutsu to create a waterfall, Hoshita Shuichi created a shadow clone to study the art of spiritualization, and then he sat under the waterfall himself and turned into a mini Four-Tails.
Natural energy poured in and was absorbed by the body to replenish physical strength, but was also refined by Hoshita Shuichi into chakra and stored in the Yin Seal.
This is a much faster way to store chakra than eating and drinking a lot.
While trying to do two things at the same time, Hoshita Shuichi's spirit body appeared in the Eight Trigrams Seal on his abdomen.
In addition to the Four-Tailed Beast, there is another large lake here, which contains the chakra of the One-Tailed Beast, Shukaku.
Unlike the Four-Tails, these chakras do not have Shukaku's consciousness.
Because this was taken by Hoshita Shuichi, the same as the Nine-Tails Chakra that Naruto took from the Nine-Tails in the tug-of-war with the Nine-Tails.
However, once these One-Tail Chakras are used, they will not reproduce again, so they are even more rare.
When the Four-Tails saw Hoshita Shuichi appear, he immediately opened his eyes and said in a deep voice: "I didn't expect that even the idiot Shukaku had his chakra taken away by you."
"It's a pity that he has a sand body. You can't get his flesh and blood."
Hoshita Shuichi didn't care: "These are enough."
The Four-Tails asked, "Do you want to gain the power of magnetic release through Shukaku's chakra?"
Hoshita Shuichi smiled and said: "Shukaku's power is not only magnetic release, but also the power of sealing."
The Four-Tails snorted, "Shukaku's seal is also mainly based on magnetic release!"
"oh?"
Hoshita Shuichi raised his eyebrows, then looked at Four-Tails with some surprise. He didn't expect that this guy would reveal such important information.
The Four-Tails met Hoshita Shuichi's gaze and said, "Although I am sealed by you, I can still feel something from your chakra."
"You seem to be collecting the power of the tailed beasts for a purpose, not just to study our power!"
Hoshita Shuichi was shocked when he heard this.
As expected of a collection of chakras, his sensitivity to chakras is so acute.
But this also strengthened Hoshita Shuichi's confidence. The ability to perceive malicious intent is not unique to the Nine-Tailed Beast. As long as one has a sufficient grasp of the essence of chakra, then one can do it.
Even further, one can sense the enemy's thoughts and consciousness from the chakra... especially the conscious physical clone such as the shadow clone.
However, looking at the four tails, Hoshita Shuichi smiled and said, "Son, do you want to help me?"
Four-Tails looked at Hoshita Shuichi: "I don't mean that, I just want to know your purpose."
"I don't sense any ill will from you."
No ill intentions?
Hoshita Shuichi laughed and shook his head, without saying anything more.
Now is not the time.
Stepping into the lake formed by the One-Tail Chakra, Hoshita Shuichi concentrated on feeling the mystery contained in the chakra with the utmost concentration.
Suddenly it was the next day, and reinforcements from the border of the Fire Country arrived one after another. Utane Koharu also demonstrated her abilities, arriving with a batch of supplies in the afternoon, which greatly boosted morale.
Konoha.
As news from the front came back, the originally tense atmosphere suddenly disappeared. People in the streets and alleys were talking about Konoha's victory, and Hoshita Shuichi's name was the one mentioned most often.
Those kids who were playing ninja games were even vying to play the role of "Hoshita Shuichi", the newly-minted hero of Konoha.
And this was only the result of half a day of spreading the news under Sarutobi Hiruzen's instruction.
But the results were indeed too astonishing.
Because Utane Koharu brought back the news of the victory over the Mist and Suna Ninjas.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was a little bit incredulous when he learned that the Kiri Ninjas were completely wiped out.
After all, Konoha had no military advantage in this battle.
It's not that he doesn't want to send more people, but he has to guard against the Iwa Ninja, the Kumo ninja, and the Kiri Ninja in the east. The Land of Fire is full of holes.
This is also the reason why he has been reluctant to start a war before.
Because the Land of Fire, which occupies the richest land, will always be coveted by other ninja villages.
Konoha Hospital.
"Nono, you are amazing. You have cultivated a talent like Shuichi-kun!"
"Nono-senpai, when Shuichi jonin comes back, can I follow him?"
"Nono, I'm so jealous that you have someone as amazing as Shuichi-kun!"
Colleagues, juniors... everyone who met Yakushi Nono mentioned Hoshita Shuichi to her, full of praise and envy.
Yakushi Nono responded modestly with a smile, but deep down he had an unshakable worry.
Because in her opinion, the position that Hoshita Shuichi was in looked very crazy. He was a strong man, a genius, and a hero praised by everyone in the village, but he was also in the most dangerous situation.
"With Asuka here and the Flying Thunder God Technique, the situation shouldn't be too bad..."
Yakushi Nono silently comforted himself, and on the surface he was still busy and energetic.
Because along with the news of victory came a group of wounded soldiers.
In the ward, the Konoha ninjas who saw the Yakushi Nono come in all said respectfully, "Master Nono!"
"Thanks to you, Shuichi-sama for your training!"
"yes!"
Experimental base.
Hearing the hurried footsteps outside, Tsunade, who was deep in thought, frowned and looked up, then saw Shizune hurriedly walking in, and immediately shouted irritably: "Shizune, as a medical ninja, no matter what happens..."
Before Tsunade could finish her words, she was interrupted by Shizune's voice: "News has been sent back from the front!"
"Um?"
"What?"
Tsunade was stunned for a moment.
Shizune said excitedly: "It's news from the front line. Shuichi has become a hero of Konoha..."
Tsunade's heart was beating violently, her ears were buzzing, and even a bloody scene appeared in front of her eyes: "You... Shuichi..."
Shizune was so excited that she didn't notice Tsunade's pale face. She kept saying, "Shuichi defeated the Kiri Ninja by himself, and he almost caught the Suna Ninja's tailed beast!"
"Everyone outside is praising Shuichi now!"
"He is the first hero in this battle!"
Tsunade swallowed, her hearing gradually returning and the blood color in front of her eyes fading, but she couldn't help but stagger.
Shizune then noticed and quickly stepped forward to support Tsunade: "Lady Tsunade, what's wrong with you?"
Tsunade slowly recovered and shook her head: "It's okay, I sat for too long..."
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