Chapter 337 Tsunade's Favoritism (First and Second Updates)

Kitazawa nodded slightly.

Hinata Hyuga did not incorporate her own chakra when using the bow; in other words, this was the bow's power.

However, the focus of this bow is not on power, but on speed.

The distance of 800 meters was covered in almost an instant.

Kitazawa felt that apart from Jonin and some strong Chunin, other ninjas would have a hard time reacting.

If it were a sneak attack, those less skilled Jonin might have been killed by the ambush.

High speed can also compensate for the bow's shortcomings.

"Now that we have the bow, let's return to Konoha Village today."

Kitazawa paused for a moment, then said, "Neji, you'll have to wait another half a month for your bow. I'll give it to you then."

Hyuga Neji nodded expectantly.

According to Kitazawa, all four bows were forged from fragments of the Box of Bliss.

In other words, his bow is the same as Hinata Hyuga's bow.

If he could get his hands on such a powerful bow, he might be able to continue competing for first place in the genius class.

With a bit of luck, defeating Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki wouldn't be a problem.

In terms of the arrogance of geniuses, Hyuga Neji is actually quite similar to Uchiha Sasuke, both unwilling to be inferior to others.

"Thank you, Kitazawa-sensei!"

Hinata Hyuga said gratefully.

She really liked the bow, firstly because it could enhance her strength, and secondly because it was a gift from Kitazawa.

But with such an expensive gift, it would be difficult for her to reciprocate.

"You can give it a name."

Kitazawa patted her head and reminded her.

"Name?"

Hinata Hyuga fell into deep thought.

"No rush, let's think about it as we go."

Kitazawa withdrew his hand, greeted Itachi Uchiha, and then set off on his journey home with four students.

At night, they entered the Land of Wind.

As before, Kitazawa once again used Wood Release: Four Pillars.

After dinner, he took Hinata Hyuga to the nearby river.

As for the other three students, they didn't sleep either, but were practicing and learning ninjutsu on their own.

"Give me the bow."

Kitazawa extended his hand and said.

Hinata Hyuga immediately placed her bow in his hand.

Kitazawa gripped the bowstring and slowly pulled it back.

The Yin Arrow appeared on the bowstring, but he did not let go.

Because he wanted to test his archery secrets.

The first bow-related secret technique is Spiral Arrow.

Kitazawa thought for a moment and then thought of the Rasengan.

The Rasengan is made by rotating and highly compressing chakra. Putting aside the compression, it works on a similar principle to the Rasengan.

Kitazawa had a thought, and chakra seeped out from his hand.

Chakra spread along the Yin Release arrow, quickly covering it.

Kitazawa looked at a fish in the river, then let go of its grip.

The Yin Release arrow flew out and spun wildly under the influence of chakra.

Boom!
When the Yin-遁箭 (Yin-Dun Arrow) plunged into the river, the water was lifted up by its rotating force, forming waves.

The fish that was targeted was also blown apart.

Hinata Hyuga couldn't help but show a shocked expression.

Was this bow ever used in this way?
[Current Mission: Create a new archery-based secret technique.]

[Mission Reward: Gentle Step Double Lion Fist]

[The host has completed the mission; reward issued.]

The system was as timely as ever.

Kitazawa stared at the three lines of text before him, processing the massive amount of information crammed into his brain.

It is unclear whether there will be any related system tasks in the future.

"I call it the Spiral Arrow."

Kitazawa looked at Hinata Hyuga and introduced her.

The principle behind the Spiral Arrow is simple: it uses chakra to make the Yin Release arrow spin.

However, it's not that simple to actually learn.

Although it does not involve changes in the nature of chakra, it requires good chakra control and chakra form transformation.

Kitazawa was able to learn it easily because he possessed master-level chakra control and chakra shape transformation.

Hinata Hyuga doesn't have that.

Fortunately, she has the Byakugan, which makes it much easier for her chakra to change shape.

For example, the Gentle Step Twin Lion Fist was used by Hinata Hyuga in the original work.

This Gentle Fist technique involves the transformation of chakra forms.

"Give it a try."

After explaining for half an hour, Kitazawa returned the bow to Hinata Hyuga.

Hinata Hyuga nodded somewhat nervously.

Under Kitazawa's watchful gaze, she drew back the bowstring.

Chakra surged from her small hands, covering the bowstring.

Hinata released her grip, and the Yin Release arrow flew out, but the expected spin did not occur; instead, its power increased.

She paused for a moment, then looked at Kitazawa with great embarrassment.

"If you can succeed on your first try, wouldn't I lose my job?"

Kitazawa pinched her cheek and said, "Continue."

Hinata Hyuga breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

She nodded happily and raised her bow again.

An hour later, Kitazawa stopped her training.

Drawing a bow and shooting an arrow, as well as controlling chakra, requires multitasking and is much more tiring than regular training.

"That concludes today's training."

Kitazawa glanced at her slightly trembling arm and said, "You'd better rest for fifteen minutes every half hour of cultivation."

“I understand, Kitazawa-sensei.”

Hinata Hyuga nodded obediently.

She is indeed feeling a tingling and numb sensation in both arms, especially her right arm. If she continues to practice, she probably won't even be able to draw the bowstring.

"Give me your hand."

Kitazawa grabbed her wrist and said, "Don't move."

The pale green chakra lit up.

Hinata Hyuga immediately felt the warmth on her arm.

She looked at Kitazawa and said somewhat shyly, "Thank you, Kitazawa-sensei."

"Okay, let's go back and rest."

Kitazawa released her hand and said with a smile.

The two returned to the wooden house.

Neji Hyuga and Tenten are still training.

Kitazawa subconsciously looked up and saw Minami sitting on the roof.

Her long, slender legs dangled in the air, swaying slightly.

Kitazawa guessed her purpose.

She was waiting for him, then said goodbye and returned to the Akatsuki organization.

Kitazawa pushed open the door.

The room was quite dark because there was no electricity.

He took out a candle, placed it on the table, and lit it using fire magic.

Go to bed early.

Kitazawa smiled and said, "As for archery, there's no rush. We can practice slowly when we get back to school."

Goodnight, Kitazawa-sensei.

Hinata Hyuga looked at him and said.

Kitazawa closed the door and walked towards the roof.

"Kitazawa".

Xiao Nan heard footsteps, stood up, and greeted him.

"Are you planning to return to the Akatsuki tonight?"

Bei Ze cut to the chase and asked the question.

"Ah."

Xiao Nan nodded and said.

"That's fine."

Seeing this, Kitazawa didn't say anything more.

Xiao Nan took a step back, and countless pieces of paper appeared out of thin air, transforming into a pair of white wings behind her.

She leaped into the air, spread her wings, and flew towards the Akatsuki organization.

"Being able to fly is really great."

Kitazawa couldn't help but sigh.

The night is getting darker.

Kurama Yakumo, Hyuga Neji, and the others stopped training and went back to their rooms to sleep.

The next day, after waking up and having breakfast, we continued our journey.

As before, we were delayed on the road for almost three days.

They set off last Friday and returned to Konoha Village on Sunday of the new week.

The round trip took six days, plus three days to wait in Craftsman's Village for the bow to be reforged, making a total of nine days.

[Current Mission: Secretly take control of Takumi Village and become its master.]

[Quest Reward: Spirit Summoning Technique - Triple Rashomon]

[The host has completed the mission; reward issued.]

While on the way, Kitazawa also completed a system task.

Of course, to be more precise, it was Itachi Uchiha who helped him complete it.

Kitazawa understood why Orochimaru and Hashirama Senju had different levels of summoning techniques after mastering the Triple Rashomon.

The reason lies in the difference in chakra.

Rashomon consumes a great deal of chakra; even a top-tier Jonin or Kage can only reach the third level at most.

Only someone with the chakra reserves of Hashirama Senju could summon a Rashomon with five layers of power.

Of course, the greater the chakra consumption, the more powerful the Rashomon defense becomes.

In the original work, the Summoning Technique: Fivefold Rashomon can even alter the trajectory of the Tailed Beast Ball of the Nine-Tails in its Susanoo form.

Moreover, this Armored Susanoo comes from Uchiha Madara.

Kitazawa is currently unable to use the Summoning Technique: Fivefold Rashomon, but the Summoning Technique: Threefold Rashomon is sufficient.

In addition, he automatically mastered the art of spirit communication: the first level of Rashomon and the second level of Rashomon.

Theoretically speaking, if he had enough chakra, he could directly use the Summoning Technique: Fivefold Rashomon.

"You should go back and rest."

Kitazawa waved his hand and said, "The rankings for this monthly exam will be announced tomorrow morning."

It goes without saying that the other five student teams have already completed their mission and returned to Konoha Village.

Their team was undoubtedly the last to arrive.

After watching Hyuga Neji and the others leave, Kitazawa turned around and went to the Hokage Building.

He's been delayed for so long this time, and with the conflict with Takumi Village, he should tell Tsunade.

The Hokage's office. Kitazawa was about to knock on the door when Haru, an Anbu ninja, blocked his way.

"Lord Kitazawa."

Qing hesitated for two seconds before saying, "Inside is the Hokage's clone."

"Clone?"

Kitazawa couldn't help but laugh, "It seems she also knows that her shadow clones won't help her with her work."

Shadow clones possess independent consciousness.

Generally speaking, if the main body doesn't want to do something, the shadow clone will too.

"The Hokage left an hour ago."

Qing continued, "She didn't tell me where she went."

Where else could we go? Definitely a casino.

Kitazawa turned and left the Hokage Building, heading towards the Konoha Casino.

Konoha Casino has been extremely popular since it opened.

The reason lies in the novel gameplay and excellent service.

Other casinos in Konoha Village tried to imitate them, but they were always one step behind and their business declined significantly.

After entering the Konoha Casino, Kitazawa went to the second floor.

He glanced around and spotted Tsunade.

This time, she didn't gamble at the casino table, but played the slot machine.

Kitazawa stepped forward.

Tsunade was so engrossed in her game that she didn't even notice he had already moved behind her.

Kitazawa reached out and patted her on the shoulder.

"Who?"

Tsunade was startled, but breathed a sigh of relief when she realized it was Kitazawa.

"Your reaction is like you've done something wrong."

Kitazawa blinked and said, "If I had known, I would have told Senior Sister Shizune to come along."

"you dare?"

Tsunade glared at him and asked in a threatening tone.

Don't you want money?

Kitazawa bent down, got close to her, and asked with a smile.

"That money was originally mine."

Tsunade subconsciously looked away from the slot machine and emphasized.

"I think I'm very lucky today."

Kitazawa reached out and took her hand, saying, "Don't move, I'll help you throw."

Tsunade felt a slight tremor in her heart; the warmth emanating from her right hand made her feel somewhat uncomfortable and strange.

Just then, the slot machine jolted, and the symbol on it changed to three sevens.

A large number of coins rolled out.

"How about it? Aren't I lucky?"

Kitazawa turned to look at her and asked.

Tsunade suddenly remembered that she and Kitazawa had played slot machines a long time ago.

More accurately, it was a bet: if Kitazawa won, she would do him a favor, and that favor was to save Yakushi Nonou and Yakushi Kabuto.

"Just so-so."

Tsunade stubbornly insisted.

"Then you play?"

Kitazawa looked at her and asked.

"Don't rush into gambling. When did you get back?"

Tsunade's lips twitched, and she asked.

"Just got back."

Kitazawa sat down next to her, but didn't let go of her hand; instead, he casually started playing with it.

Her hands were very smooth, and felt soft and tender to the touch.

Kitazawa couldn't help but marvel at the wonder of the Yin Seal.

No matter how old they are, they will always maintain their peak condition.

Kitazawa suddenly thought of himself.

He learned the Yin Seal at the age of twenty-one; in other words, he could maintain his physical appearance at the age of twenty-one until his death.

This is simply...brilliant!
"Are you looking for me?"

Tsunade let him knead her hands, and asked with a normal expression.

"I just wanted to give you a briefing on the progress of this mission."

Kitazawa recounted everything that had happened in the past few days.

"You've taken control of Takumi Village?"

Tsunade sensed something was amiss.

The fact that Takumi Village cut corners when crafting ninja tools for Konoha Village, and Kitazawa's reprimand of them, was indeed justified and well-founded, leaving no room for criticism.

However, controlling the Hidden Craftsman Village seemed somewhat inappropriate to her.

After all, it doesn't align with Konoha's long-standing style.

"I made this decision for strategic purposes."

Kitazawa explained, "By controlling Takumi Village, we can ensure that Konoha Village's supply of ninja tools will not be disrupted."

"But what about the other ninja villages?"

After a moment's thought, Tsunade said, "If the other ninja villages find out, they definitely won't let us have our way."

"Don't worry, Konoha Village will not interfere with Takumi Village."

Kitazawa shook his head and said, "I only had Itachi give the Four Symbols Celestials a genjutsu hint."

"The Mangekyou Sharingan?"

Tsunade paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "In that case, it certainly won't be easily discovered by other ninja villages."

"I thought you would be upset that I acted on my own."

Kitazawa chuckled and said.

“You are also thinking of Konoha’s interests, and it was Takumi Village that was in the wrong first.”

Tsunade paused for a moment, then reminded her, "Just don't be like Shimura Danzo."

Although she suspected that Kitazawa had deliberately used the Box of Paradise to fish, Konoha Village was in the right no matter what.

Of course, she was biased; having gone to such lengths, she couldn't possibly blame Kitazawa for it.

"I am not a person like Danzo Shimura."

Kitazawa said seriously.

"Ah."

Tsunade withdrew her hand and said, "You've just come back and you must be tired. Go back and rest."

"You're not going to gamble anymore?"

Kitazawa was somewhat surprised and asked.

"I'm betting, not you."

Tsunade glared at him and said, "My luck isn't that bad!"

"That's fine."

Kitazawa kissed her on the forehead, stood up, and ran away.

"Do you want to die?"

Tsunade was stunned for a few seconds, then reacted and immediately roared angrily.

But Kitazawa has disappeared without a trace.

Tsunade pursed her lips and turned to look at the slot machine.

She muttered to herself, "I'd like to see if your lucky kiss will work."

The next day, Monday, arrived.

As Kitazawa had predicted, his student squad was the last to return to Konoha.

"Senior Kitazawa."

When Umino Iruka saw him, he came to greet him.

"Iruka, good morning."

Kitazawa greeted him with a smile.

"These are the scores given by the Third Hokage and the others. I have compiled them into a table, and it is only missing the scores from the four students you are in charge of."

Umino Iruka handed him a scroll and said.

"Thank you."

Kitazawa opened the scroll and began to read it.

There were quite a few students who got full marks this time, but Nara Shikamaru wasn't among them.

It seems that the final number one spot will once again belong to Hyuga Neji.

After reading it, Kitazawa walked over to Hiruzen Sarutobi, Kakashi Hatake, and the others.

"So, who's number one?"

Chen Baojun asked curiously.

"Hyuga Neji".

Kitazawa replied.

"Is it Neji again?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled and said, "Kitazawa, don't be biased."

“My Lord, I have always been fair and just.”

Kitazawa said with a serious expression.

If he were truly biased, he should have let Hinata Hyuga get first place.

"I believe you."

Hiruzen Sarutobi just said it offhand.

He didn't think Kitazawa would engage in underhanded dealings in such matters.

Because it is not necessary.

Moreover, it doesn't matter who wins first place, it's the same for Kitazawa.

Does that mean that if Neji Hyuga or Sasuke Uchiha gets first place, they will receive an extra reward?
nine in the morning.

Kitazawa ended his casual conversation with Hiruzen Sarutobi, Kurenai Yuhi, and the others, and walked up to the group of geniuses.

He picked up the report card and began announcing the rankings for this month's exam.

"Another monthly exam where I missed first place."

Kiba Inuzuka already knew his score for the mission, so he wasn't surprised.

"If your ranking in the theory exam improves by a few places, your chances of success will be much greater."

Inuzuka Hana suggested.

"Never mind then, I think it's harder to improve my ranking in the theory exam."

Kiba Inuzuka quickly shook his head and said.

"I think so too!"

Rock Lee gave a thumbs up and said, "Youth is truly bittersweet!"

"..."

Kiba Inuzuka twitched the corner of his mouth.

You consistently rank at the bottom in your theory exams, how do you manage to be so self-righteous?
"Congratulations, Neji!"

He said with a big smile every day.

"It just so happens that Sasuke isn't here."

Hyuga Neji calmly said, "I still need to work harder next time."

"Neji, let's do our best together!"

Upon hearing this, Rock Lee added, "That's youth!"

 Five thousand words, two chapters combined

  
 
(End of this chapter)

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