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 f...
2025-05-14 01:27:23 +0000 UTC View PostTwo 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 a...
2025-05-14 01:23:30 +0000 UTC View Post“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...
2025-05-14 01:19:50 +0000 UTC View PostRyoumine 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 p...
2025-05-14 01:17:07 +0000 UTC View PostKyōen’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 stre...
2025-05-13 08:38:53 +0000 UTC View PostWhat 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.
Ligh...
2025-05-13 08:34:49 +0000 UTC View PostFrom 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 Chū...
2025-05-13 08:32:41 +0000 UTC View PostThe 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 smi...
2025-05-13 08:28:46 +0000 UTC View PostThe 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.
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, st...
2025-05-13 08:23:17 +0000 UTC View PostTsunade 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 tak...
2025-05-13 08:18:56 +0000 UTC View Post"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...
2025-05-13 08:09:06 +0000 UTC View PostOutside 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 e...
2025-05-13 08:02:24 +0000 UTC View Post“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 Ga...
2025-05-13 08:00:22 +0000 UTC View PostBefore 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 on...
2025-05-13 07:58:31 +0000 UTC View Post"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. 2025-05-13 07:57:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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 Hokag...
2025-05-13 07:54:41 +0000 UTC View Post"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 tur...
2025-05-13 07:52:38 +0000 UTC View PostInside 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...
2025-05-13 07:50:33 +0000 UTC View PostHokage'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.
Th...
2025-05-13 07:49:09 +0000 UTC View PostCreak.
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...
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 ha...
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 a...
2025-05-13 07:32:00 +0000 UTC View PostKonoha 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...