XX-level Hokage

Bagua Thirty-Two Palms

Zhenbai's palm strike landed on the wooden dummy, instantly shattering it and scattering debris more than ten meters away.

In that instant, not only Hanabi was stunned, but even Mashiro herself was surprised. In her opinion, she hadn't used any special force, so it shouldn't have been so powerful.

Mashiro's prolonged use of eye techniques and ninjutsu led her to underestimate her taijutsu abilities.

Because she was not good at taijutsu, Mashiro never learned it. However, with the help of some taijutsu rewards and the continuous improvement of her physical fitness, especially the influence of the Otsutsuki body, Mashiro's taijutsu ability has reached a very high level.

Although it wasn't apparent in daily life, when Mashiro unleashed the Eight Trigrams Palm, it still contained a bit of taijutsu power and chakra. "Mashiro, you..." Hanabi walked towards Mashiro with an incredulous expression.

The wooden dummy used by the Hyuga clan to practice Gentle Fist is not made of ordinary wood, but of teak, which is incredibly hard.

"Actually, Ms. Hanabi, I learned Gentle Fist when I was very young, but I didn't remember it because of amnesia. I just met..."

Teacher, it was only when you performed the Baguazhang technique that I vaguely began to recall it. "True white belt, look," he said with feigned sincerity.

"I see." Hearing Mashiro's words, Hanabi didn't doubt anything; on the contrary, she felt that it was indeed the case.

It's impossible for Mashiro to have such power right after learning Gentle Fist. If she had started learning from a young age, although her current power is still incredibly amazing, it's a fact that we can barely accept now.

"I didn't realize Mashiro was such a genius. It seems our Hyuga clan will produce another powerful ninja. Which Gentle Fist technique have you learned so far? You should have finished learning the Eight Trigrams Technique by now, right? Have you learned the Rotation Technique yet?" Hanabi said happily, hugging Mashiro and nuzzling his face.

"I'm sorry, Ms. Hanabi, I only learned the Thirty-Two Palms of Bagua," Mashiro said softly.

"How could this be? You're so talented, how come you only learned the Eight Trigrams Thirty-Two Palms? Didn't the others in the clan teach you?" Huahu asked in confusion.

"The adults in my clan really wanted me to learn Gentle Fist, but because I don't really like close-quarters combat techniques, I taught myself another technique," Mashiro explained.

"Other techniques? Ninjutsu?" Hanabi asked, somewhat puzzled.

Just then, Mashiro's body began to turn into sheets of white paper, which then floated in the air. Hanabi stared at Mashiro in utter astonishment.

Last night, Mashiro pondered a question: she had now found her identity in this future world—a member of the Hyuga clan and the adopted son of the Seventh Hokage.

However, this future is the future of a primitive world, where the Hyuga clan does not use ninjutsu and is still in the era of clinging to the Gentle Fist style.

Therefore, Mashiro needed to find a reason, preferably a special secret technique. Thus, Mashiro thought of Konan's Paper Dance.

This technique, resembling a secret art and a bloodline limit, is perfect for Mashiro to use. By covering it with white paper to block others' view, Mashiro can use whatever she wants.

This is a last resort. Mashiro is currently losing a lot of chakra, and he can't use Yin-Yang Release because of the imbalance. Activating the Rinnegan would easily attract other Otsutsuki.

In short, in this world with many Otsutsuki clans, Mashiro will keep a low profile and develop her strength before determining the enemy's level.

Chapter 228: Do you like me now?

Hearing Mashiro say that, Hanabi was momentarily speechless. After a long pause, she softly asked, "So, do you still want to learn Gentle Fist?"

"Of course I want to. I don't remember many things clearly, and I don't quite understand why I didn't want to learn Gentle Fist back then. Now I have a new opportunity to learn it again, and it's the beautiful Ms. Hanabi teaching me personally. I'm very happy," Mashiro said with a smile.

"Haha, Mashiro is so cute." Hanabi said with a happy smile, pinching Mashiro's cheek.

"I'm telling the truth, Ms. Hanabi is very beautiful, and I'm very happy to learn from you," Mashiro said "earnestly."

Looking into Mashiro's gentle yet earnest eyes, Hanabi felt a strange sense of familiarity; a faint, subtle feeling welled up within her. [Hinata Hanabi's Affection +5]

"Then I'll start by teaching you the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms." Hanabi came back to her senses and said softly. "Okay." Mashiro said with a smile.

After an afternoon of training, Mashiro once again displayed a talent that amazed Hanabi, easily mastering the Bagua Sixty-Four Palms.

"Alright, that's enough training for today. I'm going to check on Hiro and the other two. I'll take you all out for a big meal later." With that, Hanabi turned and walked in another direction from the training ground.

Just then, Mashiro gently patted Hanabi's shoulder. Bewitching God, activated.

"What's wrong? Mashiro," Hanabi asked, turning her head.

"It's nothing, just some dust," Mashiro said softly, her eyes closed. Hanabi didn't mind, smiled, and turned to walk towards Lan Jin and the other two.

After Hanabi left, Mashiro gently opened her eyes. Her pale blue Rinnegan flashed with an eerie light, but it only lasted for a moment before disappearing instantly. A short while later, Hanabi led the four of them to a sushi restaurant.

After a pleasant meal, Kakusei, Suzume no Namikaze, and Izuno Wasabi bid farewell to Hanabi and Mashiro. Hanabi then led Mashiro towards Hinata's house.

"How is it? Is it good? That's my favorite sushi restaurant," Hanabi said to Mashiro with a smile. "It's delicious," Mashiro nodded in response.

The sushi at that restaurant was definitely better than anything Mashiro had ever had before.

"Little Mashiro, you've just arrived in Konoha, and there are probably many delicious things you haven't tried yet. I'll take you to taste them slowly when we have time," Hanabi said, stroking Mashiro's hair.

"Thank you very much, Hanabi-sensei," Mashiro said softly. "Mhm," Hanabi nodded happily.

"By the way, does Hanabi-sensei have someone she likes?" Mashiro suddenly asked.

"You like someone? Why are you suddenly asking this? You're too young to be thinking about these things," Hanabi said excitedly. "I was just curious, after all, Hanabi-sensei is such a beautiful woman," Mashiro said with a smile.

Sparkle's face began to flush slightly, and she said shyly, "I... I don't have a boyfriend yet." "It doesn't necessarily have to be a boyfriend. Having a girl you like is fine too," Mashiro said.

"A girl?" Hanabi seemed a little confused by Mashiro's words. Just then, Mashiro planted a thought in Hanabi's mind. A girl as a person she likes doesn't seem so bad.

"That's right, it's a girl, so it shouldn't be strange, right? She likes someone but doesn't specify the gender," Mashiro said seriously.

Listening to Mashiro's words, a thought vaguely arose in Hikaru's mind: What would it be like to date a girl? Perhaps it wouldn't be bad to give it a try.

"There aren't any girls either. As for me, I've always been single," Hanabi said.

"Why? Hanabi-sensei is beautiful and has a good personality. I fell in love with her at first sight," Mashiro said jokingly.

"Maybe other people think differently than you. Besides, I don't have any thoughts about dating right now, and I haven't met anyone I like. I'll just let things take their course," Hanabi said softly.

"How about you consider me, Ms. Hanabi? I really like you," Mashiro said softly. "You're still too young. Let's talk about it when you're older," Hanabi teased, flicking Mashiro's forehead. Then, Hanabi turned and looked ahead.

"So, how about this? Do you like me, Hanabi-sensei?" Mashiro asked from behind Hanabi. Hanabi turned her head instinctively at the question.

Just then, a gentle breeze blew, stirring Mashiro's dress and hair. Mashiro covered her hair with one hand and her dress with the other, her eyes showing a hint of "coercion".

At that moment, Mashiro was even taller than Hanabi, radiant and gentle, her eyes filled with tenderness, like a loving older sister. Hanabi was stunned for a moment; her heart began to pound violently, and her expression changed drastically.

[Hyuga Hanabi's affection level +10, reward: Byakugan power enhancement "B-rank ninjutsu: Gentle Wind"]

Mashiro obtained a strange ninjutsu from the affection reward. It is said to be a wind release, but it is more like a mental illusion. When a breeze blows, it can create a chain of love in an instant, making people's hearts flutter.

Seeing the way the fireworks made her heart flutter, Mashiro knew it had worked.

"You, so white?! How come you... This..." Hanabi was momentarily speechless.

"So, do you like me now, Ms. Hanabi?" Mashiro stepped forward, gently hugged Hanabi, and asked softly.

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.