Traveling through Naruto with Heroes of Might and Magic.

Tier 4 and above units are only used extensively in key battles.

"Did you make this today?" Kakashi asked again.

Qingwu nodded.

“That means no one else saw it.” Kakashi said, turning around, “What happened today is top secret!”

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

The two secret agents bowed.

Kakashi waved his hand, dismissing the two former subordinates, then looked at Tenzo: "..."

Well, it seems unlikely that this little guy will tell anyone.

The Third Hokage has already broken the seal from Danzo, and Tenzo has no further connection with Root.

Qingwu paused for a moment, then asked, "Captain Kakashi, is it really that bad?"

It's just flying, is it really necessary to be so careful?

Kakashi turned around: "Qingwu, do you know how rare the ability to fly is in the ninja world?"

Scarcity… Qingwu instantly thought of Deidara’s Clay Bird, Onoki’s Light and Heavy Rock Technique, Gaara’s Sand Pad, Konan’s Paper Release… Pain? Sky Fortress? Otsutsuki?

There seem to be quite a lot.

However, upon closer reflection, it seems that apart from a limited number of people, they all appear later in the story.

"I understand!" Qingwu understood what Kakashi meant.

Air superiority was something that could change the course of the Shinobi World War in the early stages.

If the Third Hokage is concealing the fact that Orochimaru defected because he coveted him in order to protect him, then Orochimaru's ability to fly will make him an even bigger thorn in the side of other ninja villages.

"Avoid revealing your identity unless absolutely necessary!"

Kakashi warned, "I will have the Hokage withdraw from the Anbu in the Forest of Death. In the future, when you develop anti-air tactics, you must do so in private."

"I understand!" Qingwu breathed a sigh of relief.

The best news I heard today is that the dark forces have been able to withdraw.

From now on, the unit and skill upgrade functions of the [Magic Tower] can be utilized.

"There's one more thing!"

Kakashi said, "I will not be stationed here with you anymore. The Shadow Guard is my focus now."

Qingwu nodded. It's nothing.

Anyway, for a long time to come, their team will probably be together quite often.

"besides……"

Kakashi looked at the two of them: "You can call me Captain Kakashi or Senpai in private, but you must use my code name when we're on a mission!"

"I understand, hound!"

Qingwu smiled and pulled out a wad of cash: "Fifty thousand taels, here you go..."

Chapter 65 Training Courses for the Shadow Guard

Kakashi took the money and paused for a moment.

He had actually forgotten that he had lent Qingwu money.

Nodding, Kakashi vanished in an instant.

Qingwu felt a sense of relief. It turned out that Kakashi had come today to tell his subordinates that he would no longer be stationed outside the territory.

If all the secret agents were to be withdrawn in order to conceal their flight capabilities, that would be even better.

Kakashi may feel that he is now capable of protecting himself, but it is unknown whether the Third Hokage will agree.

When Qingwu recalled Pegasus and was about to go to the cabin to sleep, he suddenly noticed that Tianzang, who had been silent all along, had fallen asleep leaning against the Tree of Life.

"..."

"Forgot about this guy."

"never mind!"

After standing still for a moment, Qingwu ignored him and jumped onto the wooden house.

Silent all night.

The next morning, the first face Qingwu saw when he woke up was still Iruka.

Iruka had gotten used to bringing breakfast to Qingwu.

Seeing Qingwu eating a steaming hot pancake, Iruka asked, "Who's that guy under the tree?"

"Oh!" Qingwu slapped his forehead: "I almost forgot."

He leaned out of the cabin window and called out, "Hey, come up and have something to eat."

...Iruka looked at Tenzo with a strange expression as he devoured the pancakes he had brought, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping himself.

He originally brought a portion for two, as he and Qingwu had been eating breakfast together every day for a long time.

But this brat not only ate his portion, but also drank Qingwu's milk.

Qingwu, however, seemed unconcerned, saying, "Let him eat. This kid... had an even harder childhood than we did."

Upon hearing this, the kind-hearted Iruka had no objections and kept telling Tenzo, "Eat slowly, eat slowly."

However, after finishing his breakfast, Tianzang didn't even thank Iruka, but simply uttered two words to Qingwu: "Training!"

“Alright!” Qingwu turned to Iruka and said, “I have joined the Dark Division just like Xiyan.”

Iruka was stunned: "So fast?"

Qingwu changed into his ANBU combat uniform, without wearing a mask, and said to Iruka, "And I won't be participating in the Chunin Exams in two days."

Iruka was even more confused: "Why?"

"It was the Hokage's arrangement!" Qingwu put on his mask, nodded to Iruka, and jumped out of the wooden house.

Tianzang followed closely behind, and the two quickly disappeared into the territory.

Iruka: "..."

He remained in the wooden house for a long time, looking lost and dejected.

Good friends... inevitably drift apart eventually.

"Cuckoo-"

Strange noises came from below.

Iruka poked his head out and discovered that the noise was coming from the much taller, withered tree guardian.

The dead tree guardian is "working".

It moved near the wall and began clearing (collecting) the wood.

Iruka smiled as he watched; he was no longer afraid of the withered tree guardians.

only……

His good friend was busy with something, but he felt a little... lost.

He was originally supposed to train Qingwu for the Chunin Exams, but now he's all alone.

It's like going back to your own home.

She had been lonely for a long time after her parents died on the night of the Nine-Tailed Fox.

Until he teamed up with Qingwu and Xiyan.

Then Yugao joined the Dark Division.

Now... even Qingwu can no longer train with me.

After jumping down from the wooden house, Iruka looked up at the treetops of the ancient tree, and his mood gradually calmed down.

This place has long been his second home.

They even spend just as much time there as they do at home.

"Hey!"

Iruka assumed a stance under the ancient tree and began his training.

He wants to work hard!

Try your best to pass the Chunin Exams.

In that case, even if there is still a significant difference in talent.

But at least... I can get closer to Qingwu...

……

With four Pegasus, Qingwu left the withered wood guards within the territory to watch over them.

Instead of going to the training ground immediately, he brought Tenzo to the Hokage Building.

Being able to see the Hokage at any time is one of the privileges of the Shadow Guard.

"I would like to ask the Hokage for a favor."

Upon seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi, Seigo went straight to the point.

The Third Hokage glanced at Tenzo following behind Qingwu and said with a smile, "It seems you two get along quite well."

He guessed right. The boy, who used to be called 'Jia', only became slightly normal when he mentioned Qingwu, another user of Wood Release.

"What is it, Qingwu? Just tell me," the Third Generation said generously.

"About my friend." Qingwu gave a brief account of Iruka's parents, and then said that Iruka would become lonely after he and Xiyan joined the Anbu.

The Third Hokage said compassionately, "He is a good child who has inherited the Will of Fire, but Qingwu, how do you want me to help him?"