Traveling through Naruto with Heroes of Might and Magic.

A battle broke out on the way to the mission, but Qingwu dealt with everyone on his own.

Iruka is a really honest guy.

"Let's split it evenly," Qingwu said casually. "It's a pity we probably won't be able to do any more missions for a while."

"Why?" Iruka asked, puzzled. "If Chino-senpai is busy, we can continue to find people to team up with."

"..." Qingwu shook his head, unsure how to explain.

On the one hand, he was very concerned that his territory was attacked while he was away.

On the other hand, although the mission was short, the combat effectiveness displayed by the troops gave him more confidence in himself.

He still decided to find a way to gain experience on the battlefield.

Ordinary missions not only make money too slowly, but also hinder his leveling progress if there is no campaign reward.

Instead of doing that, it would be better to use the remaining money to "mass-produce troops".

Tier 4 barracks can be put aside for now, but you can max out all the unit types that refresh weekly.

Whether used to defend territory or carried by oneself, it will be much more effective.

While pondering...

Qingwu said, "Iruka, it's already May, and I plan to participate in this year's Chunin Exams."

That's a decent excuse.

Iruka suddenly realized, "Are you preparing for the exam in advance? With your current strength, Qingwu, you'll definitely be a Chunin in July."

As he spoke, Iruka said with a hint of envy, "I'm afraid I can't do it."

Qingwu smiled and said, "You can come to my new home to cultivate, and we can improve together."

"Is it okay?" Iruka became excited again. "Won't it be too much trouble for you?"

"No," Qingwu said. "I plan to practice more physical skills next, and I happen to need a sparring partner."

“Great!” Iruka shouted, “Then I’ll sign up too. If I don’t pass the exam this time, I’ll just consider it a learning experience.”

Seeing the longing in Iruka's eyes, Qingwu smiled and patted him on the shoulder: "That's how it should be!"

Iruka handed over the mission reward to Qingwu for safekeeping.

They said they would divide it up together after finding Chino-senpai.

The two then parted ways at the entrance of the mission center.

Iruka agreed to come to the Death Forest every day starting tomorrow to "train" with Qingwu.

Qingwu's desire to train in physical skills was not entirely a spur-of-the-moment decision.

Rather, it is because his physique has been "strengthened" by natural energy that he does indeed have the potential to develop physical skills.

Of course, his main combat method still relies on his troops.

However, his own strength also allows him to better counter the enemy's "decapitation tactics" once the enemy has grasped his characteristics.

Upon returning to his territory, Qingwu sent out all the centaurs and dwarves again.

The reward I received from the Hokage last time was 3000 gold coins.

Adding what he had left, after building the [Wooden House] and summoning 5 Wood Spirits, he still had 2040 gold coins in his resources.

It's more than enough to recruit troops.

Moreover, after going out of the village to do the mission and back, the barracks will refresh again after 24:00 tomorrow night.

Standing under the ancient tree, Qingwu examined the new skill he had acquired after completing the mission.

【Slowing Down Technique】: A basic Earth-type skill.

[Effect]: Uses natural energy to affect an area with a diameter of 10 meters. All creatures within the area have their attack and movement speed reduced by 25%.

This is a support-type magic.

Qingwu remembers that it is very useful in the game.

I just don't know how it will manifest in the Naruto world.

He extended his right hand and activated his skill.

A layer of grayish-brown light instantly enveloped the fingertips.

With a thought, Qingwu cast a spell on the open ground in front of him.

A fleeting layer of yellowish-brown patterns condensed within a 10-meter diameter area, spreading rapidly outwards like vines.

"Well……"

As Qingwu silently counted the duration of the spell, he thought to himself, "It looks a bit like 'Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld'."

However, the effect of the Underworld Swamp is to turn the soil into a swamp, thus trapping the opponent in it.

And his magic...

Ten seconds passed, and the light from the [Slowness Technique] disappeared.

Qingwu used it on the air.

Yellowish-brown veins, resembling vines, appeared out of nowhere.

Qingwu was overjoyed, "It really works!"

His magic is not limited to soil, but can be used in any environment, even in mid-air.

Then the tactical value of this magic would be great.

As long as he has enough natural energy, he can definitely use it as a continuous crowd control skill.

Not only can it influence the local battle situation, but its self-defense capabilities have also been further enhanced.

Subsequently, like a child who had received a new toy, Qingwu continuously experimented with the "Slowing Technique" in various environments and materials.

They were having a great time.

at the same time……

Another heated argument broke out in the Hokage's office.

An enraged Shimura Danzo slammed his fist on the table: "That's my man, a subordinate I personally trained."

The third generation leader evaded the question by saying, "He's injured and is being treated in the hospital. We'll talk about it when he's healed."

Danzo: "The root medical class can also treat this. I'm going to take my people away."

The Third Hokage: "The medical conditions at Konoha Hospital are better."

"But first and foremost, he is a Root ninja, a subordinate I painstakingly trained." Danzo stood his ground, already fed up with the Third Hokage's constant perfunctory attitude.

“He…” The Third Hokage raised his head: “First and foremost, he is a ninja from Konoha.”

"..." Danzo was speechless for a moment.

The third generation's voice suddenly rose:

“Danzo, take a good look at him. An 11-year-old child with no sense of self, who doesn’t even know his own name, only has the code name ‘A’?”

"Is this what you call training?"

"Also, why does he know Wood Release!"

The air in the office suddenly froze...

Chapter 35 The Seal of the Extinction of the Tongue

Now that things have come to this, Danzo has not hidden anything.

He told the third generation about the origin of '甲'.

As an infant, 'Ko' was implanted into first-generation cells for culture as Orochimaru's experimental subject.

Because the larvae lack sufficient stamina to withstand the force of the interstitial cells.

During the same period, the other fifty-nine experimental subjects died one after another, and 'A' was also considered a failed experiment by Orochimaru and was abandoned.

But ultimately, its will to survive allowed it to live on tenaciously.

He was fortunate enough to be discovered by Danzo Shimura and thus escaped death.

When Danzo discovered that 'Ko' was the sole survivor who had withstood the First Hokage's cells and awakened the Wood Release bloodline limit, he was overjoyed.

From then on, Danzo valued "Kaku" highly, and even obtained the First Hokage's Wood Release ninjutsu to personally instruct him in ninjutsu training.

The reason why A was chosen to go on this mission was...

The reason was to send a Wood Release ninja to investigate the secrets of another "Wood Release ninja".

To everyone's surprise, even though they missed the "master's" return time, they still failed.

What surprised him even more was that the little rascal named Qingwu actually delivered 'A' to the Third Generation.

"So..." The Third Hokage slowly stood up, his tone carrying a hint of pressure:

"Danzo, are you and that traitor still conducting human experiments?"

Danzo sneered: "Whether Orochimaru is doing it or not, I don't know, but I haven't disregarded your orders, Hokage-sama."

Danzo's tone was full of sarcasm.

However, the Third Generation did not bother to pursue the matter at this point.

"No matter who it is, if they continue to conduct human experiments that violate natural law and human rights, I will not let them go."

"Hmph, Hiruzen, I've already told you about Kagami's background. Can I take him away now?"

"No, you can't just say he was an experiment from over a decade ago. I need more time to investigate."

"Hiruzen, don't go too far. When have I ever lied to you?"

"Danzo, do you still remember the original intention of the First Hokage in establishing the village? It was to prevent children from going to the battlefield. But what about you? You personally pushed a child into a hell that is more cruel than the battlefield."

How could the Third Hokage not know about the training methods used at the root?

However... it's one thing for others, but Wood Release... even though he was the second Wood Release ninja after Qingwu, the Third Hokage never considered handing him over to Danzo again.