I'm in Konoha, and I started with Ashura Chakra.

Chapter 113 The Changes and Requests of Hanabi's Sister-in-Law

"Yakumo, didn't Ms. Kurenai take you on a mission this time?"

"Um... Hong... Teacher Hong is on a high-level mission this time, which is expected to last at least half a month. She's worried that my physical condition won't be able to hold up for that long."

"That level of mission is indeed not suitable for you for the time being. Let's wait another year or two, hmm... After you turn eighteen, I will take you to carry out higher-level missions."

"Mmm..."

Inside the dimly lit art studio.

The walls, the floor, and the corners are filled with framed or casually placed drawing boards.

Yagyu sat on a sofa in front of an easel, admiring Yakumo Kurama's paintings.

If you look closely, you'll notice that Yagyu's pupils have turned golden, and red facial makeup has appeared at the corners of his eyes.

Holding the dull and lifeless Grell Stone, Yagyu stroked his smooth, long brown hair like a cat while chatting casually with Kurama Yakumo, who was receiving treatment.

Before long, another treatment session ended with the girl's slightly pained voice.

After transferring the life force from the Grell Stone into Kurama Yakumo's body to improve her physique, Yagyu stood up, looked down at the girl on the ground who had regained her identity as a ninja clan young lady and was wearing a kimono, and smiled, "There's a banquet at Tsunade-neechan's house tonight. Remember to come for dinner before six o'clock this afternoon."

"……yes."

"I'll be going now. Don't forget to go out for a walk and soak up some sunshine every day."

Yagyu once again patted the girl's head, then left the mansion feeling refreshed and headed to the Hyuga clan's territory to bring his sister-in-law out.

Amidst the respectful bows and greetings from members of the Hyuga clan's main and branch families, Yagyu entered and exited, soon leading out a little girl in a kimono.

Just like Hinata and the other girls, Hanabi, who is ten years old this year and will be eleven in a few months, has also changed a lot.

Three years ago, Hanabi was no different from Yagyu and the others when they first enrolled. Her face was full of baby fat, and Yagyu could easily pick her up like a child on a D-class mission.

But now, Hanabi's childishness has faded a lot, leaving only a little baby fat.

Even Yagyu would be too embarrassed to walk around the streets carrying fireworks now.

Other sixth-grade students are usually only about 1.4 meters tall when they are twelve years old.

But now Hanabi is already close to 1.5 meters tall, and in terms of both physical fitness and strength, she is fully qualified to graduate early.

At this rate of growth, by the time Hanabi graduates, she should be no different from when she was fourteen, like in the movie version of Otsutsuki Toneri, or even taller.

When she comes of age, her height will definitely break the limits of Boruto, and she will be a tall and beautiful woman over 1.7 meters tall.

All of this was naturally thanks to Yagyu.

The Grell Stone is no longer of much use to Yagyu.

But beneath the ancient ruins lie some truly amazing minerals.

After all, once it erupts, it could consume the energy to destroy half the continent.

Even a glutton like Yagyu couldn't absorb it all within two years.

Therefore, after mastering the ability to transfer life force to others, Yagyu often used the Grell Stone to improve the physical condition of the women.

Of course, apart from Kurama Yakumo's unique way of repaying her debt of gratitude, the other women absorbed life force in the same way as Tsunade, using Yagyu's physical abilities to heal.

Yagyu was very fond of Hanabi, his precocious and adorable sister-in-law.

Knowing that she wanted to become strong and succeed her sister as the head of the main family, Yagyu has been stopping by to help Hanabi improve her health every time he finishes treating Kurama Yakumo since last year.

Today is no exception.

"Onii-chan, I'll be in sixth grade next year."

Hanabi was still wearing a light yellow kimono, with long black hair cascading down to her waist, and her bangs tied into braids on both sides.

After leaving the Hyuga clan's territory, she suddenly appeared in front of Yagyu, walking backwards with her hands behind her back, and pleaded expectantly, "In a little over a year, I'll graduate from the Ninja Academy. Then... Onii-chan, could you be my Jonin instructor?"

"Instructing Jonin?"

Liu Sheng was slightly taken aback. Seeing pedestrians approaching, he quickly pulled Hanabi back to his side and asked curiously, "Does your uncle agree to let others teach you?"

Unlike Hinata, who was left to her own devices, Hanabi is almost certain to be the next head of the Hyuga clan and is the future hope of the Hyuga clan.

As the heir to the only remaining powerful family in Konoha, Hanabi's identity is very special.

Special status requires special treatment.

No one except the Hyuga clan can teach Hanabi.

After Hanabi graduates, she will become a Jonin-ranking Hyuga Hiashi, who will definitely take her on missions alone and train her in the Hyuga clan's way.

Just like Orochimaru and Anko Mitarashi in the past, and Kurenai Yuhi and Yakumo Kurama now.

Faced with such a special situation, not only Tsunade, but even Hiruzen Sarutobi would agree.

"Father wants Neji to be my mentor Jonin, but..."

Hanabi paused, her eyes filled with longing, and said, "I want to be a cool ninja like my older sister!"

"I see……"

Yagyu understood, and couldn't help but pat Hanabi's head affectionately, saying, "You want me to secretly teach you the Super Strength Fist, right?"

"Uh-huh……"

Fireworks chick nodded like a pecking bird, complaining, "Father and sister are both too old-fashioned. They always stick to the old ways. Father strictly forbids sister from teaching me, and sister refuses to teach me because of Father's orders and because she hasn't received the Hokage's permission."

After saying that, Hanabi shook Yagyu's arm and pleaded, "Onii-chan, please say yes to Hanabi, okay?"

Faced with his sister-in-law's coquettishness, Liu Sheng's heart melted instantly, and he had absolutely no resistance.

Thinking back to the year my sister-in-law graduated, it was already after Shippuden had ended.

After Team 8 disbands, becoming a Jonin instructor to relax and then succeeding as the Sixth Hokage in a few years seems like a good choice.

So, Liu Sheng nodded and smiled, "Alright, I promise you."

"Really? That's great!"

Hanabi cheered and jumped around a few times while holding onto Yagyu's arm.

In her excitement, she even jumped onto Yagyu and, as usual, kissed him on the cheek in return. Then, she held up her little finger to him and said with a smile, "It's a promise, Onii-chan, you can't go back on your word later!"

"Yes, yes..."

Yagyu nodded helplessly, then extended his little finger and made a pinky promise with Hanabi.

"Come on, let's go help my sister."

Hanabi, holding Yagyu's hand, walked ahead with a bright smile, jogging towards Tsunade's mansion.

(End of this chapter)