From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 395 The Will of Fire is Burning Saplings

The First Hokage was very strong, but the new generation of ninjas had no idea just how strong he was.

However, his Wood Release was clearly beyond the capabilities of the Otsutsuki clan. He had opened up another path outside the Otsutsuki clan's abilities, developing the Wood Release bloodline limit to its extreme. Although Ashura's chakra had an influence on this, in Asuma's view, Ashura and Indra's chakra only guaranteed a minimum level. The real development of the power still depended on the individual.

Why do you say that.

Just look at the next generation of the two brothers' descendants and you'll know.

The First Hokage could treat the Nine-Tails like a toy, but Naruto Uzumaki treated it like a treasure, relying on it to unleash his ultimate attacks from beginning to end. Both were Sage Mode beings and both were reincarnations of Ashura's chakra, yet the difference between people is just that great.

There are also the reincarnations of Indra's chakra. One is a ninja world demon, and the other can't even defeat his own brother. Can you say how much of a role the chakra of these two brothers plays?

This only shows that the differences between people are obvious. The First Hokage clearly took Ashura's chakra as the foundation and forged a new path, or rather, used Ashura's chakra to mutate his own genes.

This can also be seen from Orochimaru's research data. Of course, because he withheld some key information when he told Orochimaru about the past, Orochimaru couldn't distinguish the differences at all. He simply regarded some special genes of the First Hokage as genes of the Otsutsuki clan. This also meant that his research would take many detours and might not even find the right direction.

"Therefore, if I want to possess Wood Release, I don't actually need to inject the First Hokage's genes like Orochimaru. As long as I understand the underlying logic of the First Hokage's genes, I can synthesize Wood Release through the Taiyin Refining Technique, just like my Sage Body."

Thinking of this, Asma looked up at the bright moon in the sky.

What a good thing!

The following morning, in the lobby of the Hokage Building, witnessed by the village elders, advisors, clan leaders, Jonin, and his classmates, Asuma received the Jonin certificate from Hiruzen Sarutobi and officially became a Konoha Jonin.

"Congratulations, Asuma, on becoming the youngest Jonin in the history of the ninja world! A Jonin at the age of nine! What an enviable achievement!"

The moment he received the documents, almost everyone came forward to congratulate him.

"Hehe, thank you everyone." Asuma said to everyone with a sincere smile.

"Asuma, now that you're a Jonin, you're a pillar of the village. You can't act like that anymore," Hiruzen Sarutobi said earnestly.

"Lord Hokage, today is a joyous occasion, I don't want to argue with you," Asuma said, glancing at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

“You…” Hiruzen Sarutobi’s smile froze on his face, and he had an urge to kill Asuma on the spot.

"Alright, I'm on the rise today, so the barbecue restaurant is on me!" Asuma glanced at everyone, then turned his gaze to the group of students who were about to graduate early.

"Oh, great! Long live Asuma!"

"Long live Asuma!"

"Asuma is the coolest!"

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This group of students were all eight or nine years old. Although they seemed a little reserved in the hall, they all regained their lively nature and cheered when Asuma shouted happily.

"Let's go!"

Asuma waved his hand and led his classmates out in single file, leaving the Konoha high-ranking officials in the hall standing there.

"Hiruzen, well, he's still just a kid, no matter what."

Koharu Utatane looked at the embarrassed Hiruzen Sarutobi and said with a smile, "They're just a bunch of kids, let them have some fun."

"Hmph, that little brat, I'll make him pay when we get back." Hiruzen Sarutobi smirked, ending the conversation.

"Alright, let's convene a Jonin meeting now. Danzo, tell everyone what you've learned."

Asuma's promotion was just a side effect; after all, there's no need to make such a big fuss about a Jonin's promotion. The reason so many people were summoned today is that Konoha's higher-ups want to discuss countermeasures in light of the recent situation in the ninja world.

Meanwhile, Asuma, along with a group of classmates, had already taken over the Akimichi family's barbecue restaurant.

"Dangdangdang..."

As soon as Asuma entered the barbecue restaurant, he picked up a bowl and tapped it three times. Instantly, the restaurant fell silent. The customers, who had been drawn to the noisy child who had suddenly rushed in, were all quieted down by Asuma's tapping and turned to look at him.

"Today, I have been promoted to Jonin, becoming the youngest Jonin in Konoha and the entire ninja world, breaking the record. Therefore, all your expenses at the store today will be paid by me, young master Sarutobi. Please eat and drink to your heart's content, and don't try to save me any money!"

Asuma shouted arrogantly, "Alright!!"

"Thank you, Lord Asuma!"

"Lord Asuma is truly generous!"

"Thank you, Lord Asuma!"

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As soon as he finished speaking, the barbecue restaurant erupted in cheers and applause.

"Asuma, you're doing this..."

Hong, who was standing to the side, felt something was amiss and tugged at his sleeve.

"What's there to be afraid of? It'll just be on the Hokage's tab, the old man will pay for it," Asuma said nonchalantly.

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After eating and drinking his fill, Asuma let out a satisfied burp and glanced at his classmates. There were probably over fifty students graduating early this year, from more than one grade. Among them were many familiar faces. Kakashi the Greyhound was a given, but there was also Guy, Genma Shiranui, Kenji Uchiha, Rin, Anko Mitarashi...

Some people were already full, while others were still eating, but under Asuma's scrutiny, they all involuntarily stopped what they were doing and looked at Asuma.

"I heard the school let you graduate early?"

Asuma spoke slowly, a hint of helplessness in his voice, "Did you graduate voluntarily, or was someone forcing you to graduate?"

The surrounding air suddenly froze.

When this topic was brought up, apart from the commoner ninjas who remained relatively calm, some students from prominent families or those with ninja members in their families had rather somber expressions, except for one.

"Of course it's our choice. We're about to become ninjas." Kenji was puzzled when everyone was silent, so he jumped out and said, "Let me tell you, Asuma, don't think that just because you're already a Jonin, you'll be promoted soon. We'll catch up with you in no time once we're on the battlefield."

You'll be the first to die.

Asuma curled his lip. "As you all know, the situation in the ninja world is getting more and more tense. I believe it won't be long before the Third Shinobi World War breaks out. The village is letting you graduate early because they think you can handle some basic jobs, thus freeing up more combat power for the battlefield. But I think that's bullshit. On the battlefield, no matter how safe or basic the job is, it's all a lie. Medical camps and logistics camps are the most vulnerable places to attack, and the teams that carry out the missions are all elite squads. I've done this a lot on the border. You haven't even learned everything you need to know in school, and you're going to the battlefield like this. It's just suicide. It's extremely irresponsible."

"Asuma..." Kurenai's face paled slightly as she nervously tugged at Asuma. The barbecue restaurant wasn't just filled with classmates; there were many other customers, including several ninjas. He was already the center of attention, and his words immediately drew everyone's gaze. Several Uchiha police ninjas had also arrived at the entrance, exchanging bewildered glances, unsure how to proceed. As for the Anbu, they had already sent someone to the Hokage Building to report the situation.

"Let me tell you, don't listen to the nonsense from the higher-ups. Isn't the Hokage supposed to be the strongest Hokage? Why doesn't he go to the battlefield? Instead, he sends you guys to be cannon fodder?"

"Where the leaves dance, the fire will never cease. The firelight will continue to illuminate the village and allow new leaves to sprout. The Will of Fire, all talk and no action! The fire hasn't even started burning yet, and you've already pushed you newly sprouted leaves to the front. This is what humans do! The First Hokage established Konoha for this purpose, you piece of trash!"

At the height of his emotion, he slammed his fist on the table and roared, "The higher-ups in Konoha are all trash!"

"Shut up, Sarutobi Asuma! How dare you slander the Hokage like this? Do you want to become a rogue ninja?"

A furious roar suddenly came from outside the door. It was a member of the secret service who had been keeping watch. He finally couldn't help but speak up and berate them.

"Go away!"

boom! !

With a muffled thud, the ANBU member who had spoken was sent flying by a punch.

"That makes a lot of sense. The old man is getting worse and worse!"

A figure appeared at the doorway.

blonde hair, blue robe, and thunderous applause
Tsunade, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha!

(End of this chapter)