Konoha: Starting with Sage Mode.

Chapter 32 The Third Hokage

This was Kirito's first time entering the Hokage Building since his rebirth.

Upon entering, he used his excellent chakra perception to discover that there were many chakras here, and they were at least Chunin level, with a few even Jonin level.

In addition, he sensed several hidden chakras sweeping over him, clearly indicating that a sensory ninja was using sensory ninjutsu on him from the shadows.

Kirito doesn't yet know sensory ninjutsu, but he has been refining his Yin Release chakra nature training for the past two years, ever since he mastered it.

Surprisingly, his talent for training Yin Release chakra nature was even better than that for Lightning Release chakra nature.

Over the past two years, changes in his attribute panel have revealed that his Lightning Release chakra nature has increased from 1 to 2, while his Yin Release chakra nature has reached 3.

The main manifestation of this change in chakra nature is that one becomes more adept at using that type of chakra, enhances the power of released lightning ninjutsu, and increases one's resistance to that type of chakra.

For example, when Kirito first started training in Lightning Release Chakra Nature, he was often injured by electric shocks. However, as his training deepened and he gained a more profound understanding of Lightning Release Chakra Nature, progressing from 1 to 2, he was able to withstand contact with high-voltage electricity without any problems, at most experiencing a slight tingling sensation.

Of course, prolonged exposure to high voltage can still cause electric shock.

The same applies to Yin Release chakra nature; this enhancement of chakra nature can strengthen his resistance to genjutsu.

Chizuru possesses a two-tomoe Sharingan, and naturally, she has also successfully cultivated Yin-attribute chakra and can use genjutsu. However, so far, none of her genjutsu has ever succeeded on him; they are easily broken as soon as they are used.

In addition to enhancing resistance to genjutsu, the Yin Release chakra nature can also increase the power of genjutsu and sensory abilities.

Even though Kirito can no longer sense ninjutsu, he can still sense any chakra-possessing creature within a hundred meters by relying solely on his chakra perception.

Led by an ANBU ninja, Kirito walked through a corridor heavily monitored by ANBU ninjas and finally arrived at the Hokage's office.

The Hokage's office before him was similar to what Kirito remembered: a large desk piled high with documents, surrounded by shelves filled with various files and materials, a sofa, and several chairs, etc.

The interior design style tends to be simple.

Here, an elderly man dressed in a sacred robe is looking at him kindly.

This was Kirito's first official meeting with the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi. He had seen Hiruzen several times before, but only from afar in the village.

He is a kind-hearted person who prioritizes the big picture, is good at mediating disputes, and possesses a firm will of fire.

However, he was too soft-hearted and lacked a clear sense of public and private matters, which led him to indulge Danzo too much. This caused Danzo to lack respect for him and to act insincerely, resulting in a series of bad things that got out of his control and sowing the seeds of Konoha's decline.

But judging from the current situation, he has done a very good job as the Third Hokage. He is not yet fifty years old, his strength is still at its peak, and he has also trained the Sannin who have gradually made a name for themselves in the Second Shinobi World War. In the end, he relied on Danzo, the Dark Lord of Konoha, to eliminate various obstacles.

He has firmly secured his position as Hokage.

It can be said that this is the peak of the Third Generation's power. Even Danzo doesn't dare to outwardly comply with him but inwardly defy him. He can only honestly accumulate power in secret and wait for the right opportunity.

"I'm sorry, Kirito, for interrupting your class."

When the Third Hokage saw Kirito enter, he immediately smiled and said something.

Kirito dared not be impolite just because the Third Hokage was smiling at him. He bowed respectfully to the Third Hokage, then gave an innocent smile and replied, "No, that's not true. I'm overjoyed that the Third Hokage is looking for me."

What a polite child.

The Third Hokage had a very good impression of Kirito and continued, "Kirito, someone recently reported to me that you used Magnet Release ninjutsu in combat class. Where did you learn that?"

As he spoke, he secretly activated a very discreet sensory ninjutsu to determine whether Kirito was lying about what he was about to say.

Although he didn't believe Kirito was a spy sent by another ninja village, it was better to be safe than sorry.

"I developed it myself. Also, that Magnet Release ninjutsu isn't actually a bloodline limit; strictly speaking, it's a Lightning Release ninjutsu."

Kirito speaks the truth.

Through his senses, he was able to clearly detect that quite a few people had just used sensory ninjutsu on him.

Therefore, telling the truth is the best course of action at this time.

Besides, he has nothing to hide, as he is upright and has nothing to fear.

"Oh~, this is a Lightning Release ninjutsu, are you sure?"

Upon hearing Kirito's words, the Third Hokage's eyes widened in interest.

Magnet Release is indeed a bloodline limit because the chakra used to unleash it is a special chakra with magnetic properties. The reason why Sunagakure has this bloodline limit is largely because the people of Sunagakure were once affected by the chakra of Shukaku the One-Tailed Beast, which caused their bloodline to mutate.

This special bloodline limit is not something everyone can possess, and it is very difficult for descendants to awaken it.

But if, as Kirito said, the Magnet Release he used was actually a Lightning Release ninjutsu, then its value would be immense. It could be considered a ninjutsu that could be passed down, benefiting the village's ninjas who were proficient in Lightning Release.

"Yes, this is a ninjutsu I developed based on the principle of electromagnetism after reading some books on electricity."

Kirito nodded obediently.

Electrical Engineering?

What is the principle behind electromagnetism?

Upon hearing this, the third generation was completely bewildered.

Although he read a lot of books, most of them were related to ninjutsu. Occasionally, he would read some books to relieve stress and promote physical and mental health. As for books related to science, such as electrical engineering, he knew nothing about them.

But that doesn't matter; all he needs to know is that it's a Lightning Release ninjutsu that he can learn.

After all, creating ninjutsu and learning ninjutsu are not the same thing, and the difficulty of the two is vastly different.

Furthermore, he confirmed through sensory ninjutsu that Kirito was not lying, which was the Lightning Release ninjutsu he developed himself.

"Good, very good, Kirito, you are truly a genius. The village needs geniuses like you. Would you be willing to hand over this Lightning Release ninjutsu you created to the village?"

The Third Hokage's time was precious, so he immediately asked Kirito for ninjutsu.

This ninjutsu, which can transform Lightning Release into Magnet Release, is undoubtedly very valuable, allowing the village to continuously produce Magnet Release ninjas.

Kirito is still young and weak, and there is a risk of him dying young, so it is necessary to record this kind of ninjutsu that can be passed down in the Book of Seals as soon as possible.

If the technique were lost due to Kirito's untimely death, the loss would be enormous.

"Sure, I'm willing to hand it over to the village."

Kirito was prepared for this and agreed without hesitation.

Then, with an excited expression and expectant eyes, he looked at the Third Hokage, who was now smiling with satisfaction, and said, "Third Hokage, what level of ninjutsu do you think this one I developed is?"

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(End of this chapter)