XX-level Hokage

"What's wrong? You seem a bit distracted these past few days," Kushina asked. The two were having dinner at a restaurant at the time.

"It's nothing, I was just thinking about some things from the past," Mashiro said with a smile.

"Can you go back?" Kushina asked. "I can't be sure either," Mashiro said.

Kushina breathed a silent sigh of relief. To be honest, she didn't want Mashiro to go back. After spending these days together, she had come to regard Mashiro as a friend.

"Has Mikoto not arrived yet?" Mashiro asked.

The reason she and Kushina went out to eat together today was because Mikoto had asked them to.

“The Uchiha clan's territory is quite far from here, and Mikoto is pregnant, so it will be a bit slow,” Kushina explained. “Actually, we should have arranged to meet near the Uchiha clan's territory, so Mikoto wouldn't have had to come all the way here,” Mashiro said.

"I told Mikoto the same thing, but she seemed to really like the food at this restaurant, so we made a special appointment here," Kushina said. A little while later, Mikoto arrived.

"I'm sorry I'm a little late," Mikoto said with a hint of apology.

"It's alright, it's alright, neither of us is in a hurry," Kushina said with a smile.

In order to keep Mashiro calm these days, the Third Hokage has not given Kushina any missions, so that Kushina can stay by Mashiro's side and do a good job of observation and protection.

Although Mashiro's true identity is still unclear, judging from Kushina's attitude towards Mashiro, Mikoto also needs to befriend Mashiro. Therefore, Mikoto and Mashiro have been interacting frequently these days.

After dinner, we strolled around the streets, said goodbye to Mikoto, and returned to our room. The day was over. Late at night, Shizuka Mashiro opened her eyes in bed, then melted into the shadows.

The Hyuga clan's underground training room. The experiment is nearing its end.

"Is it finished?" Mashiro emerged from the shadows and asked softly.

“It’s finished, but I still feel like it’s only half-finished.” Orochimaru said, handing one of his Byakugan to Mashiro. “What about the other one? Is there only one?” Mashiro asked.

"There's only one of these. To achieve a qualitative leap, the amount of Byakugan power needed is too great. The Byakugan that Hiashi provided is only enough to complete this one," Orochimaru said, looking at Hiashi.

"This is all the Byakugan the Hyuga clan can offer," Hiashi said, his face grim as he looked at Orochimaru.

"It doesn't matter. The experiment is over. All I need is the data and the results. Even if the result is just one, it's enough," Mashiro said, then took out a scroll and sealed the Byakugan in his hand into the scroll.

"Clean up the traces here. In a few days, I'll give you two of what you want." Mashiro finished speaking and disappeared into the shadows. Orochimaru and Hiashi exchanged a glance and began cleaning up all the traces of experiments in the underground training room.

By dawn, all traces of the experiment had vanished; some were taken away, some turned to ash, and some sank underground. Orochimaru and Hiashi also left one after the other.

In the shadows of the corner, a pair of blood-red eyes secretly watched everything.

After the two left, a soldier from the Shadow Legion appeared, carrying a scroll. He then went to a corner and placed the scroll in a black...

The box was placed in the corner of the wall and then buried in the ground.

In the guest room of the Minato family.

Mashiro was lying in bed, looking at the moonlight outside the window.

"Now that the experiment is complete, it's time to go back," Mashiro said softly, then closed her eyes. The second stage: early morning, at breakfast.

"Minato, I'm ready. Go tell the Hokage to send me to Roran. I can demonstrate how time travel works for you." Mashiro finished her milk and looked at Minato, saying this.

Mashiro's words startled both Minato and Kushina.

Minato glanced at Kushina, then looked at Mashiro and said, "I'll go inform the Hokage right now." With that, Minato vanished.

"Izumi, are you leaving?" Kansina looked at Mamoru and said with great reluctance.

Mashiro nodded gently, then said something that left Kushina utterly bewildered. "Don't worry, Kushina, we won't be separated."

In the Hokage's office, Minato had already explained the situation to the Third Hokage. After listening to Minato's words, Fei frowned slightly and tapped the table.

"Okay, go call Orochimaru over here." (At Orochimaru's house.)

At this moment, Orochimaru was pondering what Haku had secretly told him.

"The Eye of the Immortal is now half complete. Next, we will need the power of the Loulan Dragon Vein. I will go to Loulan. Once this eye is truly awakened, it will grant you the power of the Immortal and grant you eternal life."

Orochimaru was actually aware that he was being deceived, but due to the effects of the Bewitching Technique, he didn't even consider that possibility. "Lord Orochimaru, the Hokage requests your presence," an Anbu member appeared near Orochimaru and said.

"I understand." Orochimaru glanced at the Anbu, then turned and walked towards the Hokage's office. "Orochimaru, how are the results of your research?" the Third Hokage asked.

"It's basically confirmed that there's an energy in her body that's completely different from chakra. Perhaps this energy is what allows her to travel through time. However, to understand how this energy works, we need to observe her time travel process," Orochimaru reported.

The Third Hokage looked into Orochimaru's eyes. Orochimaru remained expressionless.

"You should go back now," the Third Hokage said. Orochimaru turned and left.

Then the Third Hokage looked at Minato and said, "Go tell her I agree. Have her come to my office to see me. Also, when she goes to Roran tomorrow, you, Kushina, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya will accompany her. Remember, make sure nothing unexpected happens."

"Yes, Hokage-sama." Minato said and left.

Meanwhile, Mashiro, at Minato's house, was sitting on the sofa. She must have made all the preparations.

"Izumi, the Hokage wants you to come over." Minato said as he walked into the living room. "Okay." Mashiro got up from the sofa.

In the Hokage's office, the Third Hokage was giving Mashiro some instructions with a gentle expression. Suddenly, Mashiro stepped forward and gently patted the Third Hokage on the shoulder.

This sudden action stunned the Third Hokage, Minato, and Subaru.

"In my time, a pat on the shoulder was a sign of respect and gratitude," Mashiro said earnestly as she released his hand.

"Is that so? I've certainly learned something." The Third Hokage said with a smile, seemingly unconcerned. He then exchanged some polite words.

After saying that, Ang left with Mashiro.

"Minato, keep a close eye on her tomorrow. I have a bad feeling about this," the Third Hokage said with a frown after Mashiro left. "Yes, Hokage-sama," Minato nodded.

"However, with you, Jiraiya, Kushina, and Orochimaru, there shouldn't be any problems." The Third Hokage felt somewhat relieved after saying this.

Mashiro returned to her room and turned to look into the distance.

Everything is ready; I can go back tomorrow.

Chapter 122: I Choose You, Kushina

On the morning of the day of departure.

After Mashiro finished breakfast with Minato and Kushina, the two of them escorted her to the main gate of Konoha, where Jiraiya and Orochimaru were already waiting.

"So you're Hyuga Izumi? What a beautiful girl! Hello, I'm Jiraiya." Upon seeing the three, Jiraiya excitedly extended his hand to Mashiro.

"Hello, I'm Hyuga Izumi." Mashiro looked at Jiraiya, chuckled, and extended her hand. [Name: Jiraiya]

Gender: Male Age:

Affection level: 30 Relationship: Strangers

Affection Reward (50): Myoboku Summoning Contract Affection Reward (90): Sage Mode

Sage Mode, huh? What a pity, Mashiro is already a Sage. Retracting his hand, Mashiro reached forward and patted Jiraiya's shoulder.

"What's wrong?" Jiraiya asked, somewhat puzzled. "Nothing, just some dust," Mashiro said with a smile. "What a gentle child," Jiraiya said with a smile.

Then Jiraiya smiled and hugged Minato, and the two began to exchange pleasantries. "Minato, it's been a long time."

"Yes, teacher, it's been a long time. How have you been lately?"

"I am the great hero Jiraiya-sama, of course I am very good, and my book has already finished its research and will be completed soon." "Then congratulations, teacher."

"I heard that Hyuga Izumi lives in your house, Minato. You're really lucky with women." Jiraiya suddenly laughed, nudged Minato's waist with his elbow, and whispered in his ear.

Minato, seeing his teacher's expression, knew he was thinking something strange again. He said helplessly, "Teacher, please stop joking with me." "Alright, alright, I know that given your personality, Minato, you would never do something like this. After all, Kushina alone is enough of a headache for you."

While you and Kushina were talking about something inappropriate with Jiraiya, Kushina punched him in the head.

"Teacher, be serious, we need to get going," Kushina said, both embarrassed and angry.

Having been dealt a heavy blow, Jiraiya had no choice but to become serious and stepped forward to clear the way with Orochimaru.

Mashiro couldn't help but laugh as she watched this scene. Tsunade, Kushina, and Sakura—it can only be said that the tastes of the Myōboku lineage are somewhat similar. However, the difference lies in the fact that although Tsunade, Kushina, and Sakura are all relatively violent, their inner selves are still very different. Tsunade is rational, Kushina is emotional, and Sakura is more complex.

And so, the group set off for the Loulan Dragon Vein.

Along the way, Kushina and Mashiro chatted the whole time, while Minato talked to Jiraiya. Only Orochimaru remained expressionless, and even when Jiraiya tried to strike up a conversation, he was met with a cold shoulder.

After two days of travel, we arrived in Loulan.

At this time, the Queen of Loulan was Sara's mother. Because Minato had previously helped Loulan resolve the dragon vein disturbance, she warmly received Mashiro and the others.

"Your Excellency Shuimen, what brings you to Loulan this time?" the Queen asked.

"Your Majesty, we need to borrow the dragon vein of Loulan this time," Shuimen said somewhat embarrassedly.

Borrowing the dragon vein? What do you want to do? Because it was the Water Gate that spoke, the Queen didn't immediately refuse.

"Remember that girl we found near the dragon vein before?" Minato said. "You mean?" The female protagonist turned to look at Mashiro behind Minato.

“It’s me. I need to use the Dragon Vein for something.” Mashiro stepped forward from behind Minato and said softly. The heroine hesitated for a moment, then finally said, “Okay, but I need to keep an eye on things nearby.”

Makoto had no objection to this. She then looked at Minato and the others, who exchanged glances and nodded in agreement. The group then followed the female protagonist towards the vicinity of the dragon vein.

The staircase and ruins are still dilapidated, but they are more grand than when Mashiro came.

"The dragon vein is just ahead," the female protagonist said, pointing to a pile of ruins not far ahead. Suddenly, Mashiro stepped forward and patted the queen on the shoulder.

"What's wrong?" The female protagonist turned around and looked at Mashiro with a puzzled expression. "Nothing, just some dust," Mashiro said with a smile.

The Queen of Loulan didn't seem to mind and continued explaining the precautions to the group.

"So, Izumi, may we begin?" Minato said to Mashiro after the Loulan Queen finished her introduction.

“Of course.” Mashiro smiled and nodded. Then he turned around and gently hugged Kushina.

"Izumi, be careful on the road," Kushina said reluctantly.

Mashiro didn't speak. A transparent glass ball appeared in her hand. The glass ball touched Kushina's body, and Kushina froze for a moment before instantly returning to normal.

I've chosen you, Kushina.

Mashiro smiled and released Kushina, then walked towards the Dragon Vein.

As she passed Minato, she gently patted him on the shoulder. Before Minato could even ask what was happening, Mashiro continued walking forward.

For some reason, looking at Mashiro's retreating figure, Minato had a bad feeling. After hesitating for a moment, Minato asked, "Izumi, are you alright?"

Mashiro had already reached the Dragon Vein. She turned around, looked at the group, and chuckled, "Thank you for your concern, I'm fine." Seeing Mashiro's gaze, Minato involuntarily took a few steps forward.

Just then, Mashiro gently clapped her hands. "Sura - Mystic God"

Mashiro activated Sura, and it was a large-scale Sura.

Suro can erase memories of himself from the memories of others, but only if the person whose memories are erased does not know the actor well. In other words, this ability cannot be used on people who are too familiar with him.

The activation of Sudara requires the caster to lightly tap the recipient's shoulder to leave an anchor point, and then activate it by clapping their hands. At this moment, Sudara is activated.