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

"Xuan Yue, where did you learn such... such vulgar words?"

Uzuki Yugao immediately thought of two suspects—Hyuga Hizashi and Jiraiya. Those two old perverts deserve to die; they actually corrupted such a cute Gengetsu-kun.

"So what do you want? I'll treat you to barbecue once a week, no problem." Kurenai blushed slightly and made the promise through gritted teeth.

"Even the most delicious food gets boring if you eat it every day." Shimura Gengetsu shook his head slightly. With Uzuki Yugao around, Hyuga Hizashi was still a big fat sheep. If you add Yuhi Kurenai to the mix, he could live in a barbecue restaurant.

"Then what do you want?"

"Is your cooking as good as Xiyan's?" Xuan Yue asked.

Kurenai's face turned pale, and she turned her head away in embarrassment and anger. "No, no, but it's barely edible. I've been eating it for so many years and I've never been to the hospital."

She had just witnessed Xi Yan's cooking skills, which were no worse than those of the restaurants in the village, and they even had a homey feel to them. If she weren't embarrassed, she would have given Xi Yan some money to come and eat there regularly.

Shimura Gengetsu and Uzuki Yugao were speechless.

What do you mean by saying that if you don't end up in the hospital, then you can eat it? And you're quite proud of that?

Gengetsu Shimura started listing off his shortcomings on his fingers, "Your cooking isn't as good as Yugao's, I don't need you to clean the house, and you're not as gentle as Yugao, so... why should I help you?"

"Aaaaaah!" Kurenai screamed as she lunged at him. "You brat! I'll fight you to the death!"

[The host and Kurenai Yuhi have reached the second stage of their antagonistic bond, rewarding the user with the Illusion Technique: Tree Binding Kill]

.....

After a chaotic scene, Shimura Gengetsu still agreed to let Yuhi Kurenai join his and Yugao's training team. The reason was that during the playful fight, he found that Yuhi Kurenai's massage technique was just right for him.

In addition, he recently acquired Shisui's illusionary talent, which is perfect for having Kurenai Yuhi as his sparring partner.

So the two made a deal on the condition that the massages be done twice a week.

However, Xuan Yue did not provide the medicinal bath recipe, as their relationship had not reached that point yet.

For the next few days, Shimura Gengetsu lived a nine-to-five life, going out to train at nine in the morning and picking up Izumi from the ninja academy at five in the afternoon.

It wasn't until the seven-day period had passed and the dragon... Hyuga Hyuga returned to its original position that any changes occurred.

Outside the Hokage Building.

Hyuga Hizashi rolled his eyes wildly when he saw Shimura Gengetsu arrive with two women, not caring if they noticed.

"You little bastard, you're really ruthless. You're afraid I won't die, aren't you? You actually had my brother in the Red Zone complain to you."

Hyuga Hizashi said resentfully that the bandages and cast on his leg were still on, though he mostly did it to impress his brother Hyuga Hiashi. Otherwise, such a minor injury could have been treated at the Konoha Hospital.

"Isn't this to teach Mr. Hiashi a lesson?"

Little Xuan Yue smiled brightly, "My old man once said, 'People can't teach you everything, but you can learn something in a day.' In the future..."

Hyuga Hizashi pondered those words and was immediately filled with awe.

"As expected of Elder Danzo, he can actually say such philosophical things."

Shimura Gengetsu muttered to himself how many times he had flattered the old man.

He really went to great lengths to improve Danzo's reputation...

.......

After the laughter subsided, Hyuga Hizashi led the three of them inside to receive their mission.

Uzuki Yugao said softly, "Hizashi-sensei, we'd like to take on some missions closer to the village so we'll have time to train. We don't want it to be too frequent either. Do you think that's alright?"

This was a plan that Xuan Yue and the other two agreed to. The purpose of taking on the mission was only to accumulate experience and opportunities for real combat. They were all in a period of rapid growth in strength and should not waste too much time on it. They just needed to complete the village's minimum requirements.

Hyuga Hizashi agreed without hesitation, “Then let’s do it this way. We’ll rest for three days after each mission and try not to take on escort or guard missions that waste time.”

"Thank you, Mr. Hizashi." Both Yugao and Kurenai smiled.

Another week has passed in the blink of an eye. In these days, the Hizashi Squad has only taken on one mission: to eliminate the ninja and kill the bounty hunters at the Gold Exchange, and they have completed both missions successfully.

He spends most of his remaining time cultivating in the village.

The significant increase in physical fitness and chakra allowed Uzuki Yugao to further refine her Crescent Moon Dance. After creating shadow clones, even Shimura Gengetsu couldn't distinguish which was the original and which was the main attacker, and could only rely on her strength to withstand the attacks.

Although this sword technique bears the name of Konoha Style, it is not the kind of common, ordinary Konoha Style sword technique.

This is actually an A-rank sword technique created by Tobirama Senju, and it does have its unique features, but its shortcomings are also obvious. The strength of this sword technique lies in its unpredictability, and its actual attack power depends on the ninja's own skill level.

Therefore, what Uzuki Yugao needs most right now is a sword technique with even greater killing power.

After learning that she possessed both fire and lightning attributes, Xuan Yue suggested that she focus on chakra nature transformation and attach it to the sword to enhance its lethality.

Uzuki Yugao found a new direction and happily began her training, while Yuhi Kurenai was in a terrible predicament.

She witnessed firsthand how Gengetsu Shimura rapidly grew from a novice in genjutsu to a genjutsu ninja who was almost on par with her.

It’s only been a few days!

Kurenai Yuhi originally thought she was a rare illusion genius in the village.

But compared to Xuan Yue, it's nothing!

Fortunately, she is not someone who can't withstand setbacks, and after a brief period of frustration, she rekindled her fighting spirit.

Even if she is surpassed sooner or later, she hopes that this time will come later, otherwise it would be too embarrassing.

Before we knew it, it was the 14th of this month.

At night, Shimura Gengetsu stood on the windowsill, gazing in the direction of the Land of Water.

"Senior Shisui, please don't disappoint me."

"Otherwise, I really would have killed Uchiha Itachi..."

Chapter 51 A clever substitution, Blazing Release: Leafy Pagoda, obtained!

The land of water.

Uchiha Shisui has been working very hard during this period.

After accepting the mission, he quietly left the village to prepare for it.

Rescuing Pakura, who is a Scorching Release user, without arousing suspicion from Sunagakure and Kirigakure is extremely difficult. Furthermore, she cannot be rescued immediately; she must be severely injured and unable to resist.

Otherwise, Shisui would likely be attacked by a Kage-level powerhouse, thus exposing himself.

After racking his brains all night, Uchiha Shisui finally devised a meticulous plan.

After leaving Konoha, Shisui did not immediately head to the Land of Water, but instead headed in the opposite direction to Sunagakure.

If Yecang is rescued, then someone else must be left to die in her place.

Shisui randomly selected a lucky ninja whose physique was similar to Pakura's. Using secret techniques, makeup techniques, and genjutsu, he transformed her into a completely new 'Pakura'. He then took her to Kirigakure to observe the location of the ambush from the shadows.

Finally, the appointed day arrived.

In the still of the early morning, a thick fog enveloped the entire canyon, and the sound of crisp footsteps could be heard in the distance.

Scorching Leaf Villager vigilantly observed her surroundings, alert to any slight movement.

Fortunately, she encountered no unexpected events along the way, which put her mind at ease.

Although she didn't understand why the village would arrange the handover of such important information in a place so close to Kirigakure, she, as a ninja, still accepted this difficult task.

tread!tread!tread!

Ye Cang frowned and suddenly looked ahead.

A figure emerged from the mist; it was a man wearing a mist-concealing headband. The man raised his hands to indicate that he meant no harm.

"Don't misunderstand, I'm the person you're in contact with." The man quickly finished giving the rendezvous signal, and Yekura's expression softened. He took out a scroll from his ninja tool pouch and tossed it over.

"Here's what you wanted. Stay hidden and be careful."

Towards her own people, Pakura was quite gentle, not at all like the fiery nature of her ninjutsu.

"As expected of Lord Yecang, you are truly considerate to your subordinates." The man smiled as he accepted the scroll, and without further pleasantries, made as if to leave.

Yecang didn't dare to stay there any longer and turned to leave as well.

at this time.

Tsk~!

Ye Cang's eyes widened suddenly, and he turned around in disbelief.

A kunai was shoved into her back by the man, who then kicked her hard, sending her flying.

The man seemed dazed for a moment, but he didn't notice anything amiss and instead burst into wild laughter:

"Scorching Release: Pakura, you really think I'm one of your Sunagakure people? I'm a Jonin from the Land of Water!"

"This canyon is the burial place that Kirigakure and Sunagakure have chosen for you!"

“Cum for me!”

At his command, a large number of Hidden Mist ninja emerged from the cliff, throwing their kunai and shuriken at Yekura, quickly turning her into a pincushion.

Seeing that his plan had succeeded, the man breathed a sigh of relief, and at the same time became even more arrogant.

He casually tossed the 'important intelligence' that Yekura had painstakingly infiltrated and delivered in front of her.

"Take a look for yourself. It was a decision made by the entire leadership of Sunagakure to betray you in exchange for reconciliation."