Chapter 68: Third Generation: Are you determined to fight for the title of Hokage?
Chapter 68: Sandaime: Do you really have to fight for the title of Hokage?
Outside the laboratory, Sarutobi Hiruzen was a little reserved.
Asuma's attitude made him feel truly helpless for the second time.
The last time was when the Second Hokage took the initiative to cover the retreat.
Why is this happening?
Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't quite understand.
He stood outside the door, wanting to open it and go in, but he hesitated.
Finally, just when he was about to leave.
Squeak.
Tsunade opened the door wordlessly.
"Old man, either you come in or leave. Why are you walking back and forth at the door while I'm doing the experiment? It takes time to optimize the antidote!"
"Tsunade……"
Sarutobi Hiruzen knew that Tsunade had misunderstood.
He quickly said, "I'm not here to urge for medicine."
He had already heard about the matter of the Hizashi team from Sarutobi Biwako and the Anbu. He also took the matter and the improved poison very seriously, but he was not yet ready to come over and urge them.
Tsunade was surprised, and then confused.
If this isn't a serious matter, how could the old man have come to this?
She thought for a moment and nodded: "Wait a moment, I'll tell my assistant what to pay attention to."
"Okay, no rush."
Sarutobi Hiruzen coughed lightly and went to the next office to wait.
After a long while, Tsunade changed out of her lab coat, returned to her office and closed the door.
"what's up?"
"I'm actually here for Asuma."
Sarutobi Hiruzen hesitated in his tone, but still told the truth.
Tsunade was stunned for a moment, then thought of what happened when she eavesdropped yesterday, and couldn't help but sit up straighter, not as casually as before.
After listening to it.
She didn't understand.
"The child doesn't ask for much, and the existence of the tree hole doesn't affect anything. Why do you want to close the tree hole?"
"This kind of thing has not been proven, and if it is pushed out rashly, it will easily lead to imitation and spread bad emotions and behaviors, which is a hidden danger to the stability of the village."
Sarutobi Hiruzen retorted, expressing his thoughts.
"How could that be? They just want to find a place to talk and vent what they can't say. Do you want to control even that?"
Tsunade was extremely surprised.
She had no children, and her only younger generation was a younger brother, so she could not understand Sarutobi Hiruzen's actions at all.
“This is for the stability of the village.”
"what?!"
Tsunade looked Sarutobi Hiruzen up and down, her eyes full of surprise and shock.
Are you serious?
What does this have to do with the stability of the village?
She was helpless.
Old stubborn...
They are really old-fashioned and have no idea how to keep up with the times and update their views.
She has a growing sense of responsibility.
Tsunade couldn't imagine what it would be like if the next generation had to live under the rule of the Third Hokage.
For the village!
Tsunade's expression was serious.
"Your behavior is simply due to your ignorance of things. In fact, everyone has things that they cannot tell others, because people may spread secrets, but dead things cannot. This is the meaning of the tree hole."
"It is a silent listener that can help people relax and vent their emotions, so that they don't get suppressed in their hearts and develop mental illness. This is beneficial."
"Do you want to stop the development of something just because you don't understand it?"
Tsunade's expression was serious.
Sarutobi Hiruzen had read Tsunade's thesis and was not completely unfamiliar with psychology, but he really couldn't understand things like "tree holes" without personal experience.
But he felt.
This thing has no effect, but instead it stirs up people’s inner emotions and extremes.
however.
Then he suddenly woke up.
I'm not here to talk about this!
"Tsunade, I wanted to talk about Asuma."
"Teacher, we are talking about the same thing. Besides, you really don't know Asuma at all!"
Tsunade's eyes showed disappointment, "That's right, you have always been like this, you don't understand Asuma, you don't understand Jiraiya, I, and you have never really understood Orochimaru."
Once upon a time, in her eyes, Sarutobi Hiruzen was the hero second only to Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju, but now, the image of Sarutobi Hiruzen was increasingly collapsing in her mind.
Over fifty years old, the teacher is really old!
"What do you mean?"
"Teacher, isn't it obvious? Asuma, he doesn't like being controlled by you. He doesn't want to be the Hokage's son. He just wants to be himself!"
These words left Sarutobi Hiruzen stunned.
The Hokage's son...
What's wrong with this?
He didn't realize that his existence was a burden to young Asuma.
A glimmer of pity flashed in Tsunade's eyes.
"Teacher, I think you should try to communicate with Asuma... Forget it, forget it. With your ability, communicating with him will only make things worse!"
Her face turned cold. "Leave this matter to me, but don't interfere in the matter of the tree hole, and don't think about sending people to eavesdrop, otherwise I will be rude!"
"you……"
"If you still stubbornly believe that this matter should be done the way you want, you shouldn't come to me now."
Tsunade said, "Yes, why are you looking for me?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen was silent for a while, but finally compromised.
"Okay, I won't stop you."
"Children are relatively simple, but mental illness in adults is the most difficult, especially for us ninjas... You really should take it seriously, embrace and understand the unknown, instead of just playing it safe and seeking stability."
Tsunade said seriously.
Sarutobi Hiruzen stood up and left.
A stable situation means peace. As the Hokage, a wrong or rash decision may lead the village in a worse direction.
How can a child understand this?
He walked to the door and suddenly stopped.
"Tsunade, do you really have to fight for the title of Hokage?"
"Yes."
Tsunade said firmly.
Sarutobi Hiruzen turned around and said faintly: "When you become a Hokage, you have to take on everything. Do you have the ability to do so now?"
"Of course!"
Tsunade didn't flinch.
When she made the decision, she had thought that this day would come.
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked serious.
"Then prove it to me!"
"You are wrong. I will prove it not to you, but to everyone, every villager in Konoha!"
Tsunade corrected his wording.
Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled and said, "That's right. Every Hokage is responsible to the villagers. If you really have the ability and ambition, I will not covet the position of Hokage."
"Maybe I have changed, but I am still thinking about the village, not just myself, Sarutobi Hiruzen."
After speaking, he turned and left.
Tsunade didn't answer.
The conflict between her and Sarutobi Hiruzen was not one of hatred, but a conflict of ideas.
There must always be some experience between the old and the new before real change can occur.
but.
Starting from today, perhaps a new "war" will come.
Tsunade sorted out the documents, thinking about the possible attack of the opponent, and then...
She got it.
After a while, she called Xi Ri Hong.
"Hong, I need your help with something."
"Tsunade-sama, just tell me what to do, and I will do it."
Xiurihong would naturally not refuse.
Before, she worshipped Tsunade and regarded her as an idol, but now the worship was gone and there was only full respect.
Tsunade said sternly: "I want you to use the 'Naraku-mi no Jutsu' on me. I want to overcome my psychological barriers as quickly as possible!"
Naraku sees the illusion that illuminates the fear in one's heart.
She has to face her inner self!
"Tsunade-sama..."
Xi Rihong's beautiful eyes opened wide and she didn't dare to respond for a moment.
"Didn't you say you would do it?"
Tsunade smiled.
Xihihong bit her lip and said, "This is too cruel!"
"It's not cruel. I'm Tsunade, how could I have such a weakness?"
Then, she tilted her head and smiled, "Hong, this is also a test for you. If your illusion skills are too poor, I will punish you."
"I'm sorry, Lady Tsunade, I, I really can't do this..."
Yuhi Kurenai gritted her teeth.
How could she be allowed to hurt someone she respected?
"I asked you to do it."
Tsunade said as gently as possible.
Xihi Kurenai still shook her head, but her expression was a little hesitant.
she knows.
Tsunade asked her to do this, probably hoping to stimulate her mind through illusion and cure her hemophobia.
but.
If you are not careful, it may worsen the condition.
She dare not!
At this moment, the image of Jingyan flashed through Xihihong's mind unconsciously.
Among the people she trusted and who knew Tsunade's situation, besides Sensei Jiraiya, there were Kyohiko and Kakashi.
Oh, right, Jingyan!
He also knows medicine, and it was Kyouhiko who first proposed to let Tsunade study psychological disorders.
"Lady Tsunade, can you let me think about it?"
"Okay, I know this is embarrassing for you, but among the people I can trust, you are the only one who has this ability. Hong, I believe in you, and please believe in me too."
Tsunade said solemnly.
"Yes, I will do it, but I want to do better. After all, this kind of thing...cannot be sloppy!"
"Thank you."
……
Outside the village, Jingyan was practicing swordsmanship.
One-handed clone technique.
Then--
Instant body, slash with sword!
The swordplay is smooth and seamless.
"My left and right hands are almost the same now, very coordinated. Plus, I can make seals with one hand, and the same ability is even stronger than a few days ago!"
A hint of joy flashed in Jingyan's eyes.
These improvements are all real. Unfortunately, Hatake Sakumo is dead, and Kakashi's understanding of the White Fang swordsmanship is probably not as good as his own.
The road ahead is long and you have to rely on yourself to explore.
Kyohiko sighed.
Just as he was lost in thought, there was a sudden noise from underground, and then -
Buzz!
Insect chirping?
He woke up instantly, and in the blink of an eye he had completed six seals with his hands.
Water Escape·Water Formation Wall!
The insects rushed out from the darkness, but Jingyan's water array wall covered the surroundings from under his feet. The water wall rotated like a whirlpool, blocking the attacks of many insects in the blink of an eye.
Soon, insects swarmed toward him from above.
But during this period of time, Jing Yan has already caught the other party's trace——
Bugs also have a source.
The source of the sound must be the other party's location.
The next moment, the water wall disappeared. In the dark, the masked ANBU ninja controlled the insects, but missed.
He immediately changed his position.
but.
In the blink of an eye, the insect sensed someone coming behind it.
what?
how come……
Aburame Ryoma was shocked and his body quickly turned into a group of insects.
Under the cover of the parasitic worm, he quickly changed his position, but the opponent was also split into two and his speed suddenly increased.
laugh!
A sword slashed forward, and Aburame Ryoma blocked it with a kunai, but the next second, he saw Kyouhiko coming with his left hand.
The parasite rushed forward quickly.
but.
The blade turned and pierced his shoulder in an instant.
The insects surrounded the sword, and Aburame Ryoma's body quickly collapsed, turning into a group of parasitic insects and scattering.
underground!
Jingyan kept his eyes fixed on the tree trunk, listening to the sounds coming from underground.
next second...
Instantaneous technique!
In an instant, the figure split into three and flew in three directions in the air.
Underground, Aburame Ryoma was controlling the parasitic bug, but before he could tell whether it was real or fake, a terrifying force struck him from above.
How can it be?
Aburame Ryoma admitted that he underestimated his opponent.
but.
How old is this guy? How come he has such terrifying strength?
The earth and the stones were all shattered.
He urged the parasitic insects to devour layer by layer, and finally devoured all the chakra flow of the strange power before it attacked him.
it is good……
so close!
but.
Just as he was rejoicing, the knife stabbed into the soil with a "swish" sound and pierced his shoulder. Even with the protection of the parasite, the knife still hurt him.
Blood flows out.
The next moment, parasitic insects swarmed out, like sand and sea, covering a large area around.
Secret Technique: Insect Wall Technique!
At the same time, the insects from all around gathered together and turned into black tornadoes, wreaking havoc all around.
Even Jing Yan couldn't approach rashly——
These bugs can devour chakra. Once they get close to him, he may be eaten. Even if he doesn't die, he will be unable to move due to losing too much chakra, and his life will be controlled by others.
The secret technique of the Aburame clan is indeed troublesome!
Jingyan felt that he was not strong enough.
Perhaps, we need to add some ninjutsu with range-destroying effects!
Physical skills and swordsmanship alone are not enough at certain moments.
Aburame Ryoma didn't dare to be arrogant anymore, and immediately emerged from the soil, pressing the wound on his shoulder with his hand.
Compared to Jingyan, he looked much more embarrassed.
"Don't rush, this was just a test."
"test?"
Jing Yan sneered, "Whose test?"
"Konoha's Anbu, you have passed the test and are qualified to join the Anbu."
Aburame Ryoma answered.
really!
Jingyan was not surprised.
The other person's clothing is obviously in the style of the Anbu. If my guess is correct, this person should be Danzo's subordinate Ryoma Aburame.
Aburame Ryoma asked, "How is it?"
"Not so good. Your test didn't tell me that I could judge you as an attacker. If I kill you by mistake, can I not be held responsible?"
Jing Yan said coldly.
Aburame Ryoma was furious, but after a moment, he suppressed his anger and his tone was still a little unfriendly.
"If you had this ability, you could have killed me just now! Although I was injured due to carelessness, it doesn't mean that I am really inferior to you."
“Everyone who loses says that.”
Jing Yan glanced at him, then left in an instant, leaving behind a sentence, "I don't want to join the Anbu yet, or you can talk to my teacher. I should still be a subordinate of Jiraiya teacher!"
He was extremely fast and was already far away in an instant. When Aburame Ryoma wanted to get back at his opponent, he had disappeared without a trace.
Aburame Ryoma was depressed and angry.
His mentality was messed up, and he didn't have a chance to say anything back, feeling like he was hitting nothing.
Uncomfortable!
However, this guy is really outrageous. He is so powerful at such a young age. How did he train himself to be so powerful?
He covered his shoulder and headed towards the ANBU base.
……
Jingyan rushed back to the village, with the scene of the battle still in his mind.
At this moment, Xihihong ran over from the alley in surprise and put her hand on his shoulder.
next moment--
Kara!
Jingyan's hand suddenly grabbed her and was about to throw her forward, but he quickly realized that he was walking down the street and quickly let go of her hand.
Cold sweat broke out on Yuhi Kurenai's forehead.
"Feel sorry."
"No, it's okay!"
She rubbed her hands to ease the pain, "What's wrong with you?"
"It's okay. I was distracted while thinking about a spell. Are you looking for me?"
Jing Yan said.
Xihihong immediately remembered the important matter.
She quickly pulled Jingyan to a secluded place, leading them to a small forest, and after making sure that there was no one around, she whispered Tsunade's request.
Kurenai Yuhi didn't want to hurt Tsunade.
but.
Tsunade's request may actually cure hemophobia...
She was in a dilemma.
Jingyan was stunned for a moment, then clapped his hands violently.
"That's right! Why didn't I think of that?"
"what?"
Xihi Kurenai was confused and didn't understand why he was so excited.
Jingyan's tone was slightly excited.
"Narakumi! Narakumi can see the fear in one's heart. You should know the principle better than me. Isn't there a kind of illusion that can see the beauty in one's heart?"
He had previously suggested that Tsunade seek psychiatric drugs, but he forgot that there is actually such a thing as "illusion" in the ninja world.
By using it on our own people, can we develop a reverse view of Naraku?
He couldn't say for sure.
Because Jingyan's illusion technique is not very strong, even if his clone technique is improved to the master level, it does not make much progress in the aspect of emotions.
If his grandmother's notes and scrolls were still there, maybe they could help, but now...
"Unfortunately, I don't know how to use illusions. I can only offer this idea. I don't know if it can be realized."
Jingyan sighed regretfully.
"The beauty of the heart..."
Yuhi Kurenai murmured to herself.
Reverse Naraku-mi.
She had some confidence in illusion, and Jingyan's suggestions also gave her some inspiration.
perhaps……
With just some improvements, we can make people experience the beautiful side of it.
If all else fails, you can turn to your father for help.
Of course, one needs to be careful and cautious in what one says so as not to reveal Lady Tsunade's situation.
Xiurihong had an idea in her mind.
She grabbed Jingyan's hand, thanked him profusely, and then said, "Lady Tsunade is still waiting for my news, I'm leaving now!"
"Also, it would be best to use the Naraku-mi no Jutsu first. When Lady Tsunade is no longer in a good condition, you can then try to awaken her good side. This may have a better effect."
Jingyan offers advice.
He felt that Tsunade at this moment probably didn't want the people who were red on New Year's Eve to be present and see her other side.
Besides, he also had important things to do.
Find Jiraiya!
……
As evening approached, Tsunade finished studying the information, looked outside, and couldn't help but sigh softly.
Hong hasn't come back yet.
Also.
It's a bit difficult to ask a little girl to do this kind of thing.
Tsunade burst out laughing.
After packing her things and about to leave, she turned around and heard the sound of running in the corridor.
Then——
Bang!
Kurenai pushed the door open and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Tsunade was still there.
Her face was covered in sweat and she was panting.
"Tsunade-sama! I have an idea. Please allow me to help you!"
"Thank you, Red."
Tsunade was stunned for a moment, then sat down and suppressed her happiness.
Xihihong took a deep breath.
"Lady Tsunade, I will use the Naraku-mi no Jutsu first. Although this technique is simple, it will trigger the most frightening scene in your heart when you are off guard. You must hold on!"
She consulted with her father, saying that Tsunade was studying psychology, and she wanted to create a jutsu that would allow people to see beauty.
Yuhi Shinku gave a lot of advice and helped with the research.
After spending an afternoon, I finally achieved some results.
Although it is not mature yet, it should be enough!
"Do not worry."
Tsunade nodded and looked at Kurenai Yuhi's hands.
Immediately, Xihi Kurenai began to form seals.
Magical Naraku-seeing Technique!
After a while, Tsunade's body couldn't stop shaking.
Xihihong understood.
There were many hallucinations in the other person's mind that frightened Tsunade.
These kinds of hallucinations are the things that people are most reluctant to face, and for Tsunade, it is equivalent to opening the scars again and again, allowing the pain to reappear before her eyes.
At this moment, Tsunade was experiencing various terrible deaths over and over again in her mind.
Kato Dan.
rope tree.
Kyohiko.
Jiraiya...
The people she cared about died tragically in front of her one after another, causing her to feel an uncontrollable fear and many memories to come flooding back.
"no no!"
Tsunade yelled in the illusion.
Even though she knew these were all hallucinations, she still lost some control.
Then in an instant, her chakra erupted and she broke free from the illusion!
Tsunade was stunned for a moment, then looked at Kurenai Yuhi who was lying on the ground in the distance, and quickly took a step forward to help her up.
"Are you okay? Sorry, I couldn't control myself. How about next time?"
She instinctively broke through the illusion.
Still can't do it?
Tsunade sighed.
"It's okay! I can still do it, Lady Tsunade, do it again!"
Xiurihong ignored the pain and looked determined.
"Please do it again, Lady Tsunade, please trust me!"
"Hong...Okay, I believe you!"
(End of this chapter)