"This is this year's new tea, picked from the mountains. I don't know if it suits your taste."

She poured the tea as she spoke.

When she looked up, her gaze inadvertently swept across Tsunade's face, and she was slightly taken aback.

"Lady Tsunade, why is your face so red? Is the tea too hot?"

Rino Yamanaka asked with concern, reaching for the teacup in front of Tsunade.

Tsunade holds an outstanding position in Konoha, so Rino Yamanaka dares not neglect her.

"I'll get you a cold cup."

"Need not."

Gang waved his hand, cleared his throat, and tried to make his voice sound normal.

"No need to change it, it's fine."

Rino Yamanaka glanced at Tsunade, then at Kiyohara.

"If the teacher says it's not necessary, then it's not necessary."

Qingyuan Road.

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Yamanaka Reino nodded.

She didn't think much of it.

It's also possible that Lady Tsunade just came in from outside and left in a hurry.

"I'll head out now. Call me if you need anything."

She hugged Ino, bowed slightly, and turned to walk into the inner room.

The curtain fell behind her, obscuring her slender figure.

The living room fell silent again.

Tsunade put down her teacup, turned her head, and glared at Kiyohara.

There was a hint of embarrassment in his eyes.

"You brat."

She lowered her voice.

"I'll settle the score with you when we get back."

Kiyohara smiled but didn't reply.

He withdrew his hand from under the table, picked up his teacup again, and slowly sipped his tea.

After a while, footsteps came from inside.

This time it's Yamanaka Inoichi.

He lifted the curtain and came out, carrying a scroll in his hand.

The scroll was a size larger than the one Kiyohara had given him; the paper was yellowed and the edges were worn, clearly indicating that it was quite old.

A thin black rope was tied to the opening, and a wax seal was pressed at the knot, with the family crest of the mountain clan engraved on it.

Yamanaka Inoichi sat down opposite Kiyohara and placed the scroll on the table.

"Hokage-sama, I'm entrusting Ino's future to you."

"rest assured."

Qingyuan Road.

Ino Yamanaka is actually quite talented. In the anime version, she even learned some medical ninjutsu from Tsunade, including the A-rank medical ninjutsu "Henjutsu Palm Technique".

In addition, she also knows "binding techniques" and "four-way barrier sealing formations," making her a very versatile talent.

Furthermore, Yamanaka Ino is arguably the most fashionable woman among the twelve Konoha Genin. In her adult form during Shippuden, she exudes a mature and sophisticated charm.

If Kiyohara had trained her, she would definitely have had a higher potential than in the original work.

Yamanaka Inoichi nodded and pushed the scroll over.

Kiyohara took the scroll, untied the thin rope, and unrolled it.

The writing on the paper was dense and some of the ink was very faint, clearly indicating that it was an old copy that had been repeatedly copied.

His gaze swept quickly over the words and images.

There are quite a few secret techniques listed above, including those that Kiyohara just mentioned and those that he didn't.

For example, "Ninja Technique: Mind Transformation Technique".

This technique is also the core of the mountain clan's secret arts and their most frequently used secret technique.

The technique that allows one to release their spirit and occupy the other's body.

The only drawback is that the released spirit can only move in a straight line, and if it misses its target, it cannot return to its original body for a short period of time.

Furthermore, the attacker and the victim share the damage, and it is mostly used for espionage missions and intelligence gathering.

'This technique does bear some resemblance to the "Spirit Transformation Technique."'

Kiyohara stroked his chin.

He didn't know if Kato Dan had any connection with the Yamanaka clan, or what the relationship between the two clans was during the Sengoku period.

Regardless, the two techniques are indeed very similar, but the "Spiritualization Technique" is clearly superior.

It has no disadvantage of having to move in a straight line, and can even search for enemies regardless of distance.

Immediately, Qingyuan looked at the next technique.

"Ninja Technique: The Art of Disrupting the Mind and Body".

This technique is an application of the "Ninja Art: Mind Transfer Technique" we just learned, which allows one to disrupt the opponent's mind and actions with their own.

Even if the other party is of sound mind, they may still do things they don't want to do.

Later on, techniques such as "Ninja Art: Mind Reading Technique", "Ninja Art: Mind Communication Technique", and "Ninja Art: Mind Disorder Martial Arts Technique" are all on the scroll.

Once Kiyohara learns these skills, he will be able to read the other person's thoughts to a certain extent, and even communicate with the other person directly without using any device.

You can input your own words or images into the other person's mind.

These techniques played a significant role during the Fourth Shinobi World War, binding the Allied Shinobi Forces together and demonstrating remarkable unity.

On Madara's side, it can be said that everyone betrayed him: Kabuto Yakushi betrayed him, Nagato betrayed him, Obito betrayed him, and Black Zetsu betrayed him.

Everyone else was acting, but he was the only one who really wanted to fight World War IV.

After a brief glance, Kiyohara had already memorized it all.

Although he did not awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan, Kiyohara's memory and comprehension, after being inherited multiple times, have far surpassed those of ordinary people.

"These techniques are very valuable."

Kiyohara closed the scroll and looked up at Inoichi in the mountains.

"When Ino reaches the right age, I will formally take her as my apprentice."

Upon hearing this, Yamanaka Inoichi smiled.

"Thank you, Hokage-sama."

He stood up and bowed deeply.

Kiyohara waved his hand, put the scroll into his bosom, and stood up.

Tsunade also stood up.

"Then we won't bother you any longer."

Kiyohara walked towards the gate.

Yamanaka Inoichi escorted them to the door.

"Have a good day, Hokage."

Yamanaka Inoichi stood inside the threshold.

Kiyohara glanced back at him, nodded slightly, and then turned and left.

Tsunade turned around and quickened her pace to catch up with Kiyohara.

The two figures walked side by side along the path they had come from, slowly disappearing into the distance.

Yamanaka Inoichi stood at the doorway, watching the two figures disappear at the end of the street.

However, no matter how Yamanaka Inoichi looked at it, he felt that the two of them were going to the casino.

Yamanaka Inoichi remembered very clearly that if you continued down that street, you would reach Konoha's largest casino, and he had heard that a new casino was under construction recently.

"Hai Yi".

Rino Yamanaka hugged Ino and spoke.

"Lord Hokage... are you really going to take Ino as your apprentice?"

Yamanaka Inoichi walked over and took his daughter from his wife's arms.

Ino was moved to a different position, her little mouth pursed, but she didn't cry. She just stared at her father's face with her dark brown eyes.

"Ah."

Yamanaka Inoichi lowered his head and looked at the little face in his arms.

"Our daughter will be the Hokage's disciple in the future."

Rino Yamanaka leaned over, resting her head on her husband's shoulder, and looked down at Ino.

The baby knew nothing, but instinctively clenched its fists and held its hands to its ears.

"Ino".

Yamanaka Inoichi lowered his head and looked at the little face in his arms that was slowly relaxing.

"I must learn diligently from the Hokage in the future."

Ino yawned slightly, buried her face in the swaddling clothes, and fell asleep again.

…………

Several days later.

The border of the Land of Fire.

Kiyohara, with Konan in his arms, used the "Flying Thunder God Technique" to reach the place Konan had mentioned.

When the two came out, Kakuzu was already waiting there.

This is the border of the Land of Fire, a rather desolate valley.

The mountain ridges on both sides extend into the distance, like two rows of huge ribs, sandwiching the sky into a narrow strip of blue.

Kakuzu stood in front of the valley, looking at Kiyohara with great interest.

'Wow, that woman can actually be held in one arm.'

This was the first time Kakuzu had ever seen Konan like this.

Sensing Kakuzu's gaze, Konan frowned slightly, then patted Kiyohara's hand, signaling him to let go.

"The corners are all in front."

Xiaonan Road.

She was still wearing her ANBU uniform today, but she had taken off her mask.

He revealed his aloof face and the silver lipstick on his lips.

"it is good."

Kiyohara nodded slightly and released Konan.

At the same time, he was also looking at Kakuzu.

This was Kiyohara's first formal meeting with Kakuzu.

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