He was in Konoha, and his domineering aura was overflowing.

The Scroll of Seals contains many such techniques; even the unfinished versions developed by the Second Hokage are included in it.

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded slightly and smiled, "Now that you've finished recording, do you want to give this technique a name?"

Isogen shook his head slightly: "Let's call it the Palm Immortal Technique."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and continued, "Then come to the Hokage Building after you've decided on the ninjutsu you want, and I'll arrange it for you."

After saying this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression changed, becoming helpless.

"Also, you can slow down your studies in the hospital a little."

Kimura Nanye twitched the corner of his mouth.

Well, damn it... the villagers' complaints have all been sent to the Hokage's office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was helpless.

He acknowledged Isogen's attitude and spirit in studying at the hospital, but the complaints piled up on the table by the villagers were also a major headache for the Hokage.

After Isogen left, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked down at the extremely dangerous 'Hand Healing Technique' he had just recorded and took a deep breath.

"Director Kimura, please keep a close eye on this child's mental state while you are in the hospital."

Kimura Minamino and Jung Jung agreed.

The impact he suffered was no less than that of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

The chakra could actually hiss like that?! Even the most skilled player would have to chug it down!

It's highly unlikely that Wu Shi Xian Yu Ge, who engaged in such behavior, is mentally sound.

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Chapter 15 The Two-Pronged Approach of the Will of the Overlord

At the entrance of the Hokage Building, a red-haired girl leaned against the wall with her hands behind her back, her left foot on the ground and her right foot swinging in the air.

The ten restless, pink toes on the front of the brown ninja shoes were moving lively.

As soon as Wu Shixian Yuge came downstairs, he saw this dazzling red hair.

In the vast expanse of wood and leaves, this brightly blooming, fiery red rose is the only shining star.

"You're waiting here?"

Isogen stepped forward and gently patted Kushina's shoulder with his right hand.

Kushina was startled and almost kicked him, but stopped when she saw Isogen's face; otherwise, the consequences would have been dire.

"Your foot should be fine now, aren't you going back to school?"

Isogen lowered his eyes slightly, his gaze falling on the girl's delicate pink toes, his tone calm.

Kushina's face fell as she temporarily borrowed the Hyuga clan's bloodline limit.

"Why would I go back when none of you are here? I finally got a chance to run away and have some fun. Is this how you take care of your older sister?"

Yes, Kushina and Minato Namikaze are the same age, while Yoka Isogen is two years younger than them.

Kushina loves to talk about age, and this is the only way she can completely dominate Isogen. After all, a person's age is determined from birth, unless he can travel through time.

Kushina hummed in thought.

Kushina didn't want to go back, but Isogen was happy to stay with her.

After all, they are friends and comrades-in-arms.

Back in the ninja academy, the trio he formed with Minato Namikaze and Kushina gave the energetic and mischievous students there a real hard time.

Well, the main fighting force is Kushina, and Minato is a small sun with considerable strength. It is a biological instinct to seek advantage and avoid harm.

Kushina was on the front lines, while Isogen was attacking from the flanks.

He didn't just start researching drugs recently; he just made a new breakthrough a little over a month ago after receiving a grant.

"Let's go, let's show those brats who the true king of Konoha is!"

With support, Kushina was full of energy. She stopped pretending with her bandaged feet and put them firmly on the ground, looking adorably impatient.

"Is it the king of cherry tomatoes?"

"If you say that word again, I might kill you!"

"Cherry tomatoes are cute and won't kill you."

"Don't read those disgusting sentences so seriously!" Kushina's cheeks puffed up slightly, making her even more adorable than a cherry tomato.

A delicate fist was waved in front of her, like a kitten hissing.

"You dared to lie to me before and say that cherry tomatoes aren't tomatoes. I haven't settled that score with you yet."

"You yourself were quite happy at the time, weren't you?"

"So I've awakened now!"

"Double toppings in a large bowl of ramen."

"three times!"

"make a deal."

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The same old Hokage Building. After explaining the recent hospital precautions, I caught a glimpse of a sinister-looking, one-eyed man with a cane pushing open the door and entering.

Kimura Minamino's eyes narrowed, and he nodded to the one-eyed dragon who entered. He closed the door behind him as he left, and his walking speed was about 30% faster than when he came in.

Only two familiar faces remained in the Hokage's office, and even the Anbu members automatically gave way.

Hiruzen Sarutobi developed a condition that caused him headaches whenever he saw Danzo Shimura.

Danzo wouldn't come to him if he could solve the problem himself; he would get advance notice of the problems that Danzo couldn't solve on his own and that required their joint discussion. Excluding other factors, Danzo's purpose in coming to him was surprisingly simple.

I need money.

Several years have passed since he became Hokage, and he has long since turned forty, having gone from a young man in his prime.

He's not young anymore.

43 real, 44 illusory, 45 shaky, 46 hairy, 47 immediately, 48 fast, 49 about to, 50 approaching, and soon to be an old man of 51.

It is rare for a ninja to live to his age; only Onoki of Iwagakure Village could surpass him in age.

During his years in charge of Konoha, what often troubled Hiruzen Sarutobi was not the threat from other ninja villages, but the ever-present lack of money.

Konoha is a large village, occupying the most fertile land, and is seen as a piece of fat meat by other ninja villages. Military expenditures cannot be reduced, and funds for each department must be provided.

Danzo's Root organization was also an important department, maintaining the safety of Konoha in the darkness.

and so.

“The roots of the sun need funding,” Danzo stated his request without hesitation.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face darkened.

"The war has just ended, and the border still needs a lot of ninjas for reconnaissance and maintenance. Money is needed in other places, such as the compensation for the sacrificed ninjas."

"It is precisely because the war has just ended that the roots need more funding."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a drag of his cigarette, the strong smell lingering in the office for a long time. Danzo frowned but didn't lash out.

After all, I'm asking for money now, so taking a couple of puffs of secondhand smoke is nothing.

“The village is short of funds right now. There are too many places where we need money after the war ends.” Sarutobi Hiruzen tapped one end of his pipe on the table.

"You can let the root branch operate independently to earn funds first. I will approve it for you after the funds from the daimyo arrive in a while."

Danzo grunted twice and didn't continue speaking.

He was also aware of Konoha's current financial problems.

He couldn't refuse to give compensation to the fallen ninjas; it was something even he approved of. After all, they were just ordinary ninjas, and in terms of hardship and skill, they couldn't compare to the elite members of his Root unit. If they didn't even receive compensation, their fighting power would be greatly reduced.

"By the way, what was that brat who just came in?" Danzo suddenly asked.

Hiruzen Sarutobi replied calmly, "The kids at home offended him and got a scolding. They were reported to the authorities, so I called them in to find out what happened."

"You still have the nerve to bother with such trivial matters."

"Hehe, the Hokage was created to make everyone happy."

Danzo scoffed.

Such a thing doesn't happen in Shimura's family, nor do they have the energy for it.

The office entered a brief period of silence, with only the smoke from Hiruzen Sarutobi's pipe gradually swirling around the room.

Suddenly, Danzo spoke again.

“Rizhan, I just saw that whirlpool woman downstairs.”

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Hiruzen Sarutobi tapping his pipe.

"Ahem, you go ahead and get busy."

Danzo gave a heavy snort and got up without looking back.

Tch, Ri Zhan's courage is waning day by day.

"Oh, right." Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice came from behind.

"Kushina didn't go to class today, she should be going home soon. Would you like to pay her a visit?"

Danzo didn't reply. He opened the door and left without looking back, not even closing the door.

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Unaware of what happened at the Hokage Tower, Yuuka Isao was accompanying Kushina Uzumaki, the heroine, as she performed acts of chivalry in Konoha.

Just treat it as a short break for yourself.

How could a tiny insect know that the dragon high in the sky is a tyrant?

Gain 0.1 Yin attribute and 0.1 Yang attribute.

It's not as much as the amount Jiraiya provided at once, but...

Gain 0.1 Yin attribute and 0.1 Yang attribute.

Gain 0.1 Yin attribute and 0.1 Yang attribute.

Three consecutive broadcasts echoed.

A slight smile of satisfaction appeared on Isogen's lips.

It's like the gratification of an elder seeing a younger generation striving to grow.

"Run!"

"The devil has brought another red-haired devil with him!"

Kushina rotated her wrist, watching the group of people who had been beaten and were running away in a frenzy. She exuded a lazy and relaxed feeling of 'feeling good' and muttered a complaint.

"How dare you call me a devil, you adorable brat."

Isogen blinked.

Judging from the appearance, the boy in the lead is actually older than Kushina.

He's just an ordinary person.

Yeah, even being a ninja academy student is useless.

Among the ninja academy students of the same age, only a handful could defeat Kushina, and those who could wouldn't provoke her. Therefore, those who were beaten also left in disarray.

After criticizing the group for their complete lack of fighting spirit, Kushina's curious eyes fell on Isogen's face, and she said suspiciously.

"Have you gotten stronger again?"