Konoha: You're letting me build up my bonds, but you're offending the entire ninja world.

Feng Hua Zao Xue comforted her, "When you have time in the future, you can also go to the Land of Fire to see Lord Xuan Yue."

"Will Lord Gengetsu come to the Land of Snow again?" Fuuka Koyuki looked at Shimura Gengetsu expectantly.

"I will."

Gengetsu Shimura wasn't sure either, mainly because it was too far to come here. Even with the Flying Thunder God Technique, there was no place in the vast ocean where he could leave his mark.

You must remember me...

Finally, with tears in her eyes, Feng Hua Xiaoxue bid farewell to Xuan Yue and the other two, watching them board the ship.

“Lord Xuan Yue, wait for me, I will definitely come to find you.”

Holding the scroll of the Chakra Refining Technique in her hand, the young Snow Princess silently made up her mind that when she grew up a bit and had the ability to protect herself, she would definitely go to Konoha to find Shimura Gengetsu.

Without Fuuka Koyuki and Asama Santayu, and with the only limitation of not being able to speed up their journey at sea, Shimura Gengetsu and his companions traveled under the stars and moon, returning to Konoha Village in just two days.

"I suddenly feel a little out of place. It's like going from a land of ice and snow back to the sweltering summer. It feels like I've suddenly entered another world." Back in the village, Uzuki Yugao sighed.

"That's good too, at least we don't have to wear such thick clothes anymore."

Having changed into summer clothes, Shimura Gengetsu felt much more relaxed. Although his physical fitness was already very strong, he could only withstand the cold, not be completely immune to it.

The three of them went to the Hokage Building to hand in their mission.

Shimura Gengetsu did not report the change in mission level, otherwise he would have been questioned by the Third Generation Elder again. He simply submitted it as a regular B-level escort mission.

He then told Uzuki Yugao and Izumi to go home first, while he went to check on the situation at the Anbu headquarters.

It's been over two months since he left, and as the captain of the Anbu, Shimura Gengetsu still needs to know about the recent situation in Konoha.

Upon arriving outside the base, Shimura Gengetsu did not sense Kurenai's chakra, but instead found Kakashi's chakra. After thinking for a moment, he followed the direction and found the training ground next to it.

Kakashi was feeding the dogs he kept.

Gengetsu Shimura had no intention of hiding his tracks, so he was discovered as soon as he appeared.

Kakashi turned around, "Just got back from a mission?"

"Yeah, just got back from the Land of Snow." After saying that, Shimura Gengetsu beckoned to the dog, "Parker, come here."

A little myna bird nimbly hopped over, and Shimura Gengetsu squatted down and angrily rubbed its head. "Pakkun, has Kakashi been giving you guys any trouble lately?"

Kakashi wanted to train the Flying Thunder God Technique, but the one who was most exhausted was not him, but his summoning ninja dog.

Even with so many dogs, each dog is summoned by spirits several times a day, causing chaos and disorder.

Didn't you see that Kakashi is now using the best dog food? He's doing this as an apology to these dogs.

"Ugh, what an idiot."

Parker's dog face actually showed a very human-like expression of disgust. "He keeps messing around, and I don't even have enough time to groom my fur every day. He's not cut out to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique. Shimura Gengetsu, you should talk to him and stop him from wasting any more time."

"Well... don't be so blunt..."

Kakashi walked over, rubbing his white hair, and said with a hint of helplessness, "Besides, I'm not that bad, am I? I've made some progress, after all."

"Oh?" Shimura Gengetsu's eyes flickered.

He picked Parker up and said, "Then let this captain see your recent progress."

Kakashi's exposed eye rolled upwards wildly.

Ever since this kid became his boss, he always emphasizes his status, which leaves him speechless.

He, who had always been indifferent to fame and fortune and had no interest in so-called power and status, now had the idea of ​​being promoted. He did this not for any other reason than that he did not want to be suppressed by this brat with his position every day.

"Never mind, I was planning to ask you for advice when you came back anyway, and today is another opportunity."

As Kakashi spoke, he lifted his headband, revealing his Sharingan, and his aura changed from lazy to sharp.

Gengetsu Shimura blinked expectantly.

The existence of Kamui suggests that Kakashi himself possesses some spatial-temporal talent and may have the potential to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique.

If he truly masters it, then the title of "50/50" will be firmly established.

Under the watchful eye of Gengetsu Shimura, Kakashi left the Flying Thunder God Technique seal on a large tree.

Ok?

Gengetsu Shimura sensed something was wrong. "What's the point of making this spell so big?"

The tree, which required three people to encircle, now had its half facing them completely filled with black magic, making it as wide as a door panel.

“This is the first problem I’ve encountered.” Kakashi sighed. “I really don’t know how you and the Fourth Hokage managed to shrink the Flying Thunder God Technique to that extent.”

“Um…” Shimura Gengetsu looked at it carefully, but everyone’s technique retains their own chakra characteristics, so he couldn’t immediately see Kakashi’s problem.

"Then you continue. I'll think about it again after the demonstration is over."

"Let me make this clear first, you can't laugh," Kakashi instructed before forming hand seals.

Tear!

The bark, covered in marks, was torn off, and in the blink of an eye, it appeared in front of Kakashi.

Gua! Gua! Gua!

A line of crows flew across the sky, perfectly representing Shimura Gengetsu's speechless mood.

Parker, whom he was holding, was already laughing so hard he was convulsing, while the other dogs were rolling around on the ground, mocking their owner.

"What kind of trick is this, a reverse-flying Thor?"

"Wait, isn't this a summoning technique?" Shimura Gengetsu retorted mercilessly. "Congratulations, you've invented a temporary summoning technique that can be used without signing a contract."

"I'm already miserable enough, so stop joking..."

Kakashi was exasperated. "I can clearly feel the spatial chakra you mentioned, but every time I activate a technique, this problem occurs, summoning the technique to my side."

"The problem most likely lies in the technique itself."

Gengetsu Shimura flattened the bark and carefully examined the sealing array on it. "Some parts are too similar to summoning techniques. You should switch to sealing techniques first; your skill level is too low."

Kakashi's lips twitched, but he didn't refute it.

Shimura Gengetsu's claim that his sealing techniques were poor is indeed valid, given that he has already mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique.

"However, your Reverse Thunder God move is quite interesting. With some research, it could become a killing move. Not bad, keep up the good work."

Gengetsu Shimura rolled up the bark, intending to take it back for further study.

"During my absence, have the Anbu encountered any problems?"

Since Kurenai isn't here, it makes no difference if he asks Kakashi.

However, to Shimura Gengetsu's surprise, Kakashi did not answer immediately, but hesitated for a moment before shaking his head:

"Everything is going smoothly in the Third Brigade. Hong has strong management skills and the task allocation is also very reasonable."

"but..."

"What happened to the other ANBU squads?" Shimura Gengetsu asked.

"Yes."

Kakashi nodded slowly and said softly, "Shinnosuke-sama and Keiko-sama... sacrificed themselves."

Shimura Gengetsu paused for a moment while rolling up the tree bark, then resumed his normal movements.

"That's really big news..."

"Two secret service captains died at the same time. Were they on the same mission?"

"Yes, after the two bodies were returned, the Third Hokage..."

Kakashi sighed at the end and didn't continue.

Shimura Gengetsu didn't ask any more questions and left the training ground with the tree bark.

Instead of going home, he went to the Root Base and found Danzo.

"Old man, I heard...Shinnosuke Sarutobi is dead?"

When Shimura Danzo saw Gengetsu suddenly appear, his eye twitched, but he still nodded slightly and said in a deep voice:

"You and I should keep a low profile during this period."

"Now is the time when the old monkey is most vulnerable, and it is also the time when he will die in the most danger."

Chapter 92 Two and a half years have passed in the blink of an eye, and the Konoha Youngsters make their appearance.

Danzo Shimura was definitely the person in the world who understood Hiruzen Sarutobi the most, and Gengetsu Shimura agreed with his words.

A few years ago, his wife died during the Nine-Tailed Fox's rampage, and now his eldest son and daughter-in-law have also died.

If it were someone else, they would probably have collapsed long ago.

Even though Hiruzen Sarutobi has experienced many trials and tribulations, he wouldn't be at ease. If anyone dares to cause trouble at this critical juncture, they will definitely face his fierce and relentless revenge.

Although he had ideological differences with Hiruzen Sarutobi, he also disdained many of the foolish things Hiruzen did.

However, Gengetsu Shimura never denied the old man's love for Konoha, nor would he take advantage of such a moment.

So he followed Danzo's advice and became more low-key.