Honkai Impact 3rd: This is how Obito and Rin used it

That's an exaggeration.

'It seems I was overthinking things; it wasn't him cheating,' Uzuki Yuhi thought to himself.

Thinking of the bet she had just made—"no spitting"—she gritted her teeth, gave a soft snort, and turned to open the door.

Standing outside the door was indeed Hiruzen Sarutobi, dressed in the Hokage's robes.

"Lord Hokage, please come in," said Uzuki Yuhi.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded: "The sunset is here too."

How is Nebula doing lately?

Maoyue Xiyang: "He said his back hurt terribly."

When they brought Hiruzen Sarutobi into the house, they saw Shinzuki Seiun lying on a chair, covered with a blanket at some point.

"Lord Hokage, why have you come in person?"

"Oh dear, you've gone to so much trouble. It's just an old injury; there was no need for you to come all this way."

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked calmly, "Are you alright?"

Shenyue Xingyun slowly said, "The doctor said that with rest, it should be able to recover in three to five years."

He didn't specify which village doctor said it.

Upon hearing Shingetsu Seiun's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi instinctively reached for his pipe, but stopped himself when he realized this wasn't his office.

"Go to the front lines," Hiruzen Sarutobi said solemnly.

Chapter 368 Conditions

"Go to the front lines."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was serious, his furrowed brows suggesting he was worried about the casualties among the soldiers at the front.

But as soon as he finished speaking, the room fell into a long silence.

Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed his fingers together, feeling the urge to take out his pipe again.

After a long pause, seemingly feeling the atmosphere was too awkward, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke again: "The front lines need excellent ninjas to hold the line and reduce casualties."

"Otherwise, the situation at the front will be even more dire."

Shingetsu Seiun looked at him with a puzzled expression, his gaze fixed on Hiruzen Sarutobi's face until Hiruzen's expression was about to break down, at which point he finally spoke.

"Lord Hokage."

"I don't quite understand."

Hiruzen Sarutobi: "...The village needs you, everyone needs you."

Shingetsu Seiun: "But Hokage-sama... I'm recovering from my injuries."

"I also want to serve the village, but unfortunately, I have some health problems."

"Should we wait a little longer?"

"Aren't there still Jonin from the Hyuga clan and Jonin Shikaku in charge?"

"Wait a little longer? If I wait any longer, the Iwagakure will be storming my office!" Hiruzen Sarutobi thought angrily, but he also knew that Shinzuki Seiun was indirectly expressing his dissatisfaction to him.

After thinking for a moment, he softened his tone and said, "It has been proven that the people of Hyuga are not qualified to serve as commander-in-chief."

"As things stand now, you are the most suitable candidate."

Seeing that Shenyue Xingyun was about to say something, he spoke first, saying the words he had prepared beforehand: "There's no need to mention the injuries again."

"How about this, you go and support the battle at Iwagakure."

"Once the war is over, the village will give you a half-sleeved imperial robe."

Shenyue Nebula: "Half-sleeves of the divine robe?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded solemnly: "That's right."

"This is a rare honor, and only elite Jonin who have made great contributions to the village have a slight chance of receiving it."

"You are still young, and you have a long road ahead of you. When the war ends, I will eventually have to step down from this position."

"I want you to understand that, for whatever reason, fighting for the village is always the right choice."

He stared intently at Shenyue Xingyun, waiting for her to agree.

However, Shenyue Xingyun's expression was unexpected, showing little fluctuation.

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but begin to have doubts.

'What happened?'

'You're still unmoved by this?'

It's important to know that wearing a half-sleeved imperial robe is essentially a semi-designated candidate for the next Hokage.

The last holder of the half-sleeved Imperial Robe was the renowned Hatake Sakumo, the White Fang of Konoha, who instilled fear in ninjas from all the major nations.

He originally thought that Shenyue Xingyun would be moved, if not grateful, after hearing this condition, but now it seems that this is not the case.

"Lord Hokage." Amidst his puzzled thoughts, Shingetsu Seiun spoke calmly, "How about we change the terms?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned: "You think this condition isn't enough?"

Shenyue Xingyun shook his head and said, "It's not that it's not enough."

"I feel that I am too young and lack the knowledge to bear the honor of being a half-sleeve Hokage."

"Compared to this weighty honor, I think it's better for me to focus my energy on learning and self-cultivation first."

Hiruzen Sarutobi: "What do you mean?"

Shenyue Xingyun smiled.

What do you mean?

It means he doesn't think much of the half-sleeved imperial robe.

Even wiping him down would make him feel like a demon.

There's a saying: Don't tell others what you yourself don't believe. If the short-sleeved robe of the deity were truly useful, why didn't Danzo make one himself?

“That’s right, Hokage-sama.” Shingetsu Seiun suggested with a smile, “Compared to honor, I’d rather make progress.”

"As you know, I've been looking for a suitable ninjutsu to train in, but I haven't found one I like yet. Powerful ninjutsu are either bloodline limits or secret techniques passed down by various clans."

"So I'd like to ask if I could take a look at the Book of Seals?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze turned serious.

He had also heard that Shenyue Xingyun had been inquiring about ninjutsu recently, but the reason he didn't consider exchanging ninjutsu for it was because he felt that honor was more appropriate.

Hiruzen Sarutobi said solemnly, "The techniques in the Book of Seals are all forbidden techniques of the village. Some are too bloody, and some can also cause damage to the ninja himself."

Shenyue Xingyun sneered inwardly.

Too lazy to argue with the other person, he simply leaned back.

"Ouch~ my back is hurting again."

"Sunset, pour me a glass of warm water."

Hiruzen Sarutobi: "..."

He understood.

Shingetsu Seiun made his conditions clear: cooperation would only be possible in exchange for ninjutsu from the Book of Seals.

This wasn't the outcome he wanted, but he didn't seem to have many other options.

Before he came, he had already planned it all out. As the Hokage, he personally went to ask the other party for support on the front line and even offered him the honor of wearing a half-sleeved imperial robe. If the other party didn't go, the ninjas in the village would be spitting at him.

This is like putting the other person on a hot plate.

Unexpectedly, Shenyue Xingyun didn't value the half-sleeved robe of the Divine Guardian at all, and instead proposed to view the Book of Seals.

If you refuse, your intention to put the other person in a difficult position will fail.

After all, the other party was just a young ninja who was eager to improve. At this critical juncture when he was about to support the front line, he, as the Hokage, was stingy with the ninjutsu in the Scroll of Seals. In that case, he might become the one being secretly criticized.

He didn't look too good.

After a moment, he spoke in a deep voice: "Have you thought it through?"

"Learning ninjutsu is easy, but the chance to obtain a half-sleeve of the Imperial Robe is rare."

Shingetsu Seiun immediately replied, "Don't worry, Hokage-sama."

"The glory should be given to those who need it more."

"I just want to cultivate diligently and fight hard for the village!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyelids twitched.

He took two deep breaths and said, "You can only choose one ninjutsu from the Book of Sealing."

Shenyue Xingyun thought for a moment, then stopped haggling: "Choose any you like?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought for a moment and said, "There is one technique that I cannot choose, the rest are up to you."

Shenyue Xingyun: "Okay."

"Lord Hokage, thank you for your guidance. The thought of learning new techniques makes my back pain less painful."

Hiruzen Sarutobi snorted coldly in his heart.

Hiruzen Sarutobi kept his word, though it's also possible that he wanted Shingetsu Seiun to get to the battlefield as soon as possible. He immediately took Shingetsu Seiun to the Hokage Building.

In the office, he dismissed everyone, took out the Book of Seals, and unfolded it on the desk.

"Choose one."

Shenyue Xingyun focused his gaze on the Book of Seals.

Flying Thunder God, Dark Journey, Impure World Reincarnation... one familiar name after another appeared before his eyes, but the details behind the names were obscured by sealed patterns, making it impossible to see the specific information.

Only a brief introduction can be seen.