XX-level Hokage

Upon close contact with Mashiro's body, Hanabi experienced a completely different feeling than before; her face flushed red, all the way down to her neck.

Suppressing her inner turmoil, Hanabi broke free from Mashiro's embrace and asked, "Mashiro, what's wrong with you?" "A special secret technique allows me to transform into my grown-up form," Mashiro replied.

Hanabi instantly thought of Tsunade's Yin Seal, and stopped wondering about it. "Well, Hanabi-sensei, I've grown up now," Mashiro said with a smile.

"No, you're too young. Even if you grow up, it still won't work. And you need to change back quickly. You always make me feel weird," Hanabi said, pretending to be angry.

"That's a real shame. I thought Ms. Hanabi would like it," Mashiro said with a hint of regret. "Alright, let's go back soon, it's getting late," Hanabi said.

Then she quickly walked forward, not glancing at Shiro once more along the way. After dropping Shiro off at home, she refused Wei You's offer to stay and left in a hurry. Shiro simply smiled at this; it could be said that everything was under her control.

She planted a seed in Hanabi's heart. In the days to come, Hanabi would constantly suppress the seed, preventing it from changing. When the time was right, Mashiro would only need to reveal her identity and dispel Hanabi's concerns, and then the seed would instantly grow into a towering tree.

In Hanabi's room at the Hyuga residence.

Hanabi is wide awake now. Looking at the moon outside the window, a beautiful face keeps appearing in her mind.

Hanabi's face gradually flushed red. Her hand began to move... ... A moment later...

A soft, meowing sound came from nearby. A short while later...

The nightingale sent forth a sound that sounded like a mournful cry.

Hanabi lay wearily on the bed, looking at her fingers. Somewhat...

After a week together, Mashiro has fully adapted to her future life. Her relationship with Hinata and Hanabi has become increasingly close.

She also developed a good relationship with Himawari and Boruto.

Kazumi, Suzume, and Wasabi Izuno also became acquainted. "Is something on your mind, Kazumi?" Mashiro asked softly.

"It's nothing, it's nothing. I just didn't sleep well yesterday and I'm a little sleepy," Lan Jin said with a smile. After Mashiro found her way home, Hanabi stopped escorting her.

Since Mashiro and Sumire go home in roughly the same direction, they often go back together.

Chapter 229: Whipping

"I feel like you've been troubled lately, Kanryo," Mashiro said softly. "Is that so?" he said nervously.

“Your expression made it very clear, partly because I’m more sensitive to other people’s emotional changes,” Mashiro said, looking into Ranjin’s eyes.

"It's nothing. I've been having some worries lately, but it's just a small matter and will be resolved soon," Lan Jin said, feigning composure, before quickly walking forward.

"Alright, Mashiro, let's part ways here. I need to go buy some things." With that, Hiroyuki quickly ran off. Mashiro paid no attention to this, and a shadow slipped through the reflection on the roadside into Hiroyuki's shadow.

Arriving at a supermarket, Kuan Jin stopped and walked inside, wandering around somewhat absentmindedly. She had indeed recently encountered a very troublesome matter.

Her father, Shigaraki Tanuki, was a survivor of the "Root". Because the leader of the "Root" betrayed the village, her family had been living a life of hiding and fear ever since she was old enough to understand.

Later, her mother fell ill and died due to overwork, and her father's hatred for Konoha grew stronger. So, before he died, he implanted "Ox-Headed Heavenly King" into her body.

She came to Konoha with such hatred. At first, she only had one choice: revenge. Because she did not want to disappoint her father's hopes, she inherited his will to destroy Konoha and fulfill his wish, willingly becoming his weapon of revenge.

Ultimately, her identity was exposed, but many classmates still believed in her.

Looking at those familiar faces, she realized that she had unknowingly fallen in love with Konoha.

Then she remembered her mother's words, abandoned her plan to destroy Konoha, and together with the other ninjas of Konoha, destroyed "Ox-Headed Heavenly King".

After she was taken away by the Konoha Guard, it was through the joint requests of her classmates and teachers that she was able to return to school. It can be said that Konoha changed the course of her life.

Everything should have continued peacefully, but just three days ago, some remnants of the "Roots" gang suddenly contacted her. They threatened her with the lives of her mother and relatives, wanting her to assist in their plans.

Lan Jin wanted to resist, but she was helpless. Although the "Bull-Headed Heavenly King" had been destroyed, it still existed. Those guys could use a special method to stimulate it and drive it crazy.

For a moment, Lan Jin didn't know what to do.

But no matter what, she had to resolve this. She had already troubled the village once before, and she couldn't afford to trouble them a second time.

Thinking this, Kuan Jin's gaze hardened. Night.

The back mountain of Konoha.

For some reason, almost all the people who want to destroy Konoha meet at the back mountain.

"Well, have you made up your mind?" a man wearing a strange mask asked. "I won't help you. Give up," Lan Jin said firmly.

"Fine, fine, I never expected Xinleli to have such a treacherous daughter. Third brother, kill her and take her away," the man wearing the strange mask said angrily.

No sooner had she finished speaking than a short, stout ninja emerged from underground and instantly held a kunai to Sumire's neck.

"Hand over your spirit scroll, and I might let you die a little easier," said the man wearing the strange mask.

“There’s still a chance to join our plan now. We greatly admire Brother Shigaraki Tanuki. Konoha has wronged us so much; only revenge can quell the resentment in our hearts,” said the short, stout ninja.

"Kill me if you want," Lan Jin said coldly.

Her right hand was gripping something, trembling nervously. Lan Jin had made two preparations specifically for tonight's meeting.

First, she planted numerous explosive tags here; in fact, she had released them beforehand and they were currently hidden in the surrounding bushes. She had made up her mind that even if it meant mutual destruction, she would absolutely resolve this matter.

Just as Sumire was about to detonate the explosive tag, the short, stout ninja and the ninja wearing the strange mask suddenly collapsed to the ground. Blood spurted out, and the two died instantly.

"Oh my, it's really lively!" A clear voice rang out.

Juejin turned around and saw an incredibly beautiful woman standing not far away, smiling and looking at her. "Who are you?" Juejin asked nervously.

Danran felt the woman in front of her looked somewhat familiar, but at this moment, she felt only tension and fear. "Just a Konoha ninja passing by," the woman said softly as she walked lightly towards Kuanjin.

The woman was indeed Mashiro, but in her 19-year-old form. To avoid being recognized, she had even used medical ninjutsu to temporarily change the color of her eyes.

"The village's ninjas, huh?" Upon hearing this, Kuan Jin breathed a slight sigh of relief.

“They are remnants of Root, and they…” Kuanjin was about to explain when Mashiro interrupted her. “I will judge for myself what exactly happened.” Mashiro came up to Kuanjin and said with a light laugh. “Can I leave now?” Kuanjin asked.

“Of course not. I’m currently considering whether to kill you here or let you go back,” Mashiro said, seemingly conflicted. “Kill me?” Hiro asked, puzzled and momentarily confused by Mashiro’s meaning.

"Tsukihime, daughter of Shigaraki Tanuki, a former member of the Root remnant, has a history of endangering Konoha's safety."

So, whether I say you were killed by other Root members for failing to complete the Root remnants' plan, or that you wanted to collude with other Root members again to take revenge on Konoha and were accidentally killed by my discovery, I don't care.

Both explanations make sense. "Mashiro said calmly.

Hearing Mashiro's words, Kansui's face turned somewhat pale, and she asked, "Senior, what do you want me to do?" Kansui was a very intelligent person, and she had already understood the meaning behind Mashiro's words.

Upon hearing this, Mashiro chuckled and said, "Then, take off your clothes." "???"

Lan Jin wondered if she had misheard. After a while, she realized what she was doing and said, "Senior, you mean..." "We're all women, so you don't need to worry about anything. I have my own ideas; you just need to cooperate," Zhenbai said calmly.

Kuan Jin fell silent, hesitated for a long time, and finally stretched out her hand with trembling hands. Then came a rustling sound, like leaves falling to the ground.

A tree without leaves is like a sheep without wool, white and soft, just like the scene before Mashiro at this moment.

"Senior, is it alright now?" Lan asked, bowing her head and placing her hands where they should be. "Don't rush, the weather isn't cold right now, is it?" Zhenbai said with a smile.

Then, seemingly out of nowhere, she pulled out a short whip. Kansui seemed to understand what Mashiro was about to do and instinctively tried to dodge. "Snap!"

The whip landed on her fair skin. Zhenbai used very little force, but due to the tenderness of her skin, it still left faint red marks.

At the same time, Mashiro instantly activated her Rinnegan. Her pale blue eyes gazed at Sumire's pristine white back. Bewitching Aura activated.

An idea was planted in my mind. Enjoy this pleasure.

As the thought was implanted, Sumire began to feel a faint pleasure under Mashiro's whipping, and unconsciously reached out to catch Mashiro's whip. Seeing this slight change, Mashiro slightly increased the force in her hand.

The "bewitching god" doesn't forcibly change other people's thoughts; it's more like implanting a thought. If the person being implanted resists the thought intensely, the implantation will likely fail.

Just like the idea that Mashiro planted in Hanabi's heart, Hanabi didn't reject it; she was able to accept it, even if it was somewhat reluctant. If the other person resisted the idea, then the planting of the idea would definitely fail.

For example, if you try to implant the thought of hating Konoha into Naruto's mind, then the implantation of this thought will almost certainly fail.

So, this is actually a side of Tsukushi. Looking at Tsukushi's eyes, which had become hazy and watery.

Mashiro stopped what she was doing, took out a black cloth strip, and blindfolded Tsukuyu. The night was still long.

"What's wrong, Kuanjin? I feel like you're a little distracted," Mashiro asked curiously. "I didn't sleep well yesterday, it's nothing," Kuanjin said, her face flushing slightly before she forced a calm expression. Hearing this, Mashiro smiled without saying a word.

"You're probably staying up all night to prepare for the Chunin Exams in a few days, Class President, you're still so dedicated," Wasabi Izuno said with a smile.

“But staying up late is bad; it not only harms your health but also affects your performance,” Suzume said softly. Sumire, however, seemed oblivious to their words, her eyes unfocused.

What exactly is my story? It's such a shameful thing, but why…

Lan Jin got home very late last night, and the first thing she did was change her underwear. But that feeling, that feeling…

Just thinking about it made Sumire feel a surge of heat rising beneath her.

Just then, Hanabi walked over. (Author's note)

Momoshiki enters immediately

Chapter 230: The Gentleman and Pu Shi

"I've brought you the application forms for the Chunin Exams. If there are no problems, you can sign them directly," Hanabi said.

Then he handed the four application forms to Mashiro and the other three. Mashiro calmly accepted the application forms.

Lan Jin and Izuno Wasabi were also very happy to accept it. Suzume Namida hesitated for a moment before taking the application form.

"Hanabi-sensei, can we...can we really do it?" Suzume-no-Rui asked somewhat timidly, as she was very unsure of her own abilities.

Hanabi reached out and touched Suzume's hair, saying, "Don't put so much pressure on yourself. This is just your first time participating in the Chunin Exams. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. Just treat it as a test for yourself. If I had known, even the current Hokage wouldn't have passed the Chunin Exams on his first try."

Hearing this, Que Naile finally felt a little relieved.

Looking at her four disciples, Hanabi felt a mix of emotions—a sense of感慨 (gan3kai3, mixed feelings) and 欣慰 (xin3wei, gratification). Was it time to participate in the Chunin Exams?

Of her four disciples, Hanabi believed that Mashiro was the most likely to become a Chunin. Although she hadn't been teaching Mashiro for long, Mashiro's amazing talent completely made up for the lack of time.

Secondly, Sumire and Wasabi Izuno may also pass. Sumire is very intelligent and her summoned beasts are also very powerful. Wasabi Izuno has a secret ancestral technique that can greatly enhance her combat ability.

As for Suzume no Namikaze, it can only be said that she has neither Mashiro's talent, nor Sumire's luck, nor Wasabi Izuno's ancestral secret techniques. Coupled with her personality, her chances of passing the Chunin Exams are extremely slim.

"So, in these last two days, I'll increase the intensity of the training. Although I don't really care whether you pass the Chunin Exams or not, I'll be very angry if you lose too badly and make me lose face in front of the other Jonin," Hanabi said with a smile.

“~, how could this be?” Wasabi Izuno said, pouting.

"What, do you agree?" Hanabi said, pinching Izuno Wasabi's face fiercely.

"Agreed, absolutely agreed. Hanabi-sensei, let's start training right away!" Wasabi Izuno said urgently. Meanwhile, on the moon, as the ninja world prepared for the Chunin Exams...

“It took me quite a bit of effort, Lord Otsutsuki Toneri,” Otsutsuki Urashiki said. “You have finally revealed yourself, celestial being,” Toneri said calmly.

“We are of the same race, so why be so formal?” Pu said with a light laugh.

“I thought the connection with the Otsutsuki clan ended with me,” Toneri said softly. “But you’re wrong. The Otsutsuki [main family] doesn’t think so,” Urashiki replied.

"A family? If we really have a family, why would we suffer from loneliness all these years?" The attendant was not impressed by Pu Shi's words.