Naruto: From Fake to Real, Deceiving the Ninja World.

Now, it remains to be seen how much he can master during this period.

Otsutsuki bloodline, let me see your limits!

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"call……"

After an unknown amount of time, Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a breath of stale air, put down the last document, and subconsciously turned to look out the window.

Winter nights come exceptionally early, and it was already quite dark. The white streetlights along the street were all lit up one by one, casting his long shadow on the wall behind him.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked towards the horizon, where opaque snow stretched to the very end of his vision.

The sounds of children playing and laughing came from outside, like bubbles rising to the surface until they were thrown to the surface and the noise could be heard.

"Is it already six o'clock?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at the time, and his stomach grumbled in protest, reminding him that he hadn't eaten lunch.

However, he had one more thing to do before going home for dinner.

With this in mind, Hiruzen Sarutobi walked out of his office and slowly made his way to the building's basement.

"If I'm not mistaken, that silly boy Hyuga Kumokawa is already starting to regret it," he thought to himself. "If all else fails, I'll give him a few words of advice and then temporarily hand over the Yin Seal scroll to him, since that technique is indeed suitable for him."

Reaching the tightly closed door, Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his hand, formed a hand seal, and released the barrier and seal. He then gently pushed the door open.

Zizi!

The noisy commotion made Hiruzen Sarutobi instinctively stop in his tracks, and when he looked up, his pupils constricted.

Hinata Kumokawa sat cross-legged in a corner far from the bookshelves, his white stand-up collar shirt soaked with sweat, clinging to his back and chest, outlining the boy's slightly thin yet powerful silhouette.

The raging, chaotic chakra within his body surged to his right palm, transforming into countless thin arcs of electricity that crawled outwards, leaving brief, dazzling blue trails in the air.

The knuckles were taut and white, the veins on the back of the hand were bulging, and the skin had an abnormal dark brown color. Small cracks oozed traces of blood, but they were quickly dried by the scorching electric arcs.

"So that's it..."

Hinata Kumokawa looked at his arm with his Byakugan, seemingly understanding something and blurting it out subconsciously. He looked up after hearing the door open.

Hiruzen Sarutobi met his gaze and found that those eyes were now incredibly bright.

The next moment, Hyuga Kumokawa retracted his palm, and the arcs of electricity that had been constantly bursting out and spreading out like tangled hair suddenly shrank inward!

Squeak!

The shrill cry fell silent for a moment, then erupted into a higher, more concentrated, and more penetrating sound, like a thousand birds of prey simultaneously emitting a soul-stirring cry, making Hiruzen Sarutobi feel deafened.

"Sandaime-sama!"

Hyuga Kumokawa excitedly stood up and looked at the stunned Sarutobi Hiruzen, saying, "I've learned it!"

The raging lightning chakra was confined to the narrow space in the palm of his hand. It was no longer a scattered spark of electricity but showed a tendency to materialize, completely composed of highly condensed, visible, materialized lightning!

Countless tiny but deadly arcs of electricity danced like living snakes on its surface, and the surrounding space seemed to be distorted and blurred by the high density of lightning.

The pure blue light completely illuminated Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes, obscuring the afterglow of the candlelight.

"you……"

Looking at the young man in front of him, Hiruzen Sarutobi opened his mouth, but suddenly felt his mouth go dry.

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Chapter 56 Hiruzen Sarutobi: Be my disciple!

"you……"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's pupils trembled slightly as he stared at Hyuga Kumokawa before him, pursing his somewhat dry lips and saying, "You actually... learned Raikiri?"

"I'm sorry, Third Hokage, I feel that I'm still far from being as skilled as Kakashi-senpai's Lightning Blade."

Hyuga Kumokawa shook his head, looking at the lightning in his hand with a troubled expression, "My mastery of the nature and form of lightning chakra is far inferior to that of Kakashi-senpai. I feel that I can only reach the level and difficulty of A-rank ninjutsu at present."

"It's not even worthy of the name Raikiri; perhaps it should be called Chidori?"

After saying that, Hyuga Kumokawa looked away and raised his head to look at Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was standing there in a daze, with a humble and ashamed expression.

[Ding! Your lie has been judged as [blank fabrication]. Hiruzen Sarutobi experienced a severe emotional fluctuation, reaching the level of [doubting life]. You have gained 800 Truth Points.]

You only reached A-rank ninjutsu, and you still feel quite ashamed...

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eye twitched involuntarily. He didn't know how to express his feelings for a moment, so he could only force a complicated smile: "It's already pretty good."

This Third Hokage was, after all, a genuine "Professor of Ninjutsu" with the undisputed title of "Professor of Ninjutsu" throughout the entire ninja world.

This is not some "God of the Shinobi World" and "Strongest Hokage" that Orochimaru used to glorify his teacher.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was able to combine five different elemental ninjutsu even as a child, and later he could even use thousands of ninjutsu. He was extremely proficient in the chakra nature transformation of the five elements, and was not weak in secret techniques, taijutsu, genjutsu, etc.

The reason he liked Orochimaru the most among his three disciples was because Orochimaru, like him, was born with all five elemental chakra natures, making him the most suitable person to inherit his mantle.

It just went astray later.

Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi could naturally see what Hyuga Kumokawa's performance meant.

"Ahem." He coughed lightly, composed himself, and put on a sincere smile. "Yun Chuan, when did you even master Lightning Release chakra to this extent?"

It was precisely because he knew what it meant that he acted out of control.

Since Hyuga Kumokawa was able to use a simplified version of "Wind Release: Wind Cutting Technique" at the Jonin meeting, it shows that he has mastered the nature and form transformations of Wind Release chakra to an extremely high degree.

That's why Hiruzen Sarutobi deliberately left so many B-rank Wind Release ninjutsu here, and even hesitated about whether to let Danzo, who was the most skilled in Wind Release, teach this child.

It's important to understand that if one's single-attribute chakra nature transformation and form transformation reach the level required to use B-rank ninjutsu, that's already considered a standard Jonin level.

That's why Kakashi, who developed the S-rank Lightning Release ninjutsu, was able to become a Jonin at the age of twelve and even join the Anbu as a squad leader.

This is why, after Hyuga Kumokawa revealed his Wind Release ninjutsu at the Jonin meeting, the others present obediently shut their mouths, and even secretly mocked Hyuga Higo in their hearts.

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi himself could only manage such variations in the nature and form of a single chakra attribute.

His most proficient techniques, such as Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet, Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet, Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet, Lightning Release: Thunderclap, and Wind Release: Cyclone, are all B-rank ninjutsu.

Of course, what he truly excels at is compound ninjutsu.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn't expected that Hyuga Kumokawa had already mastered the nature and form transformations of Lightning Release chakra to this extent, completely surpassing the level of an ordinary Jonin...

hum!

The solid arc of electricity in Hyuga Kumokawa's hand dissipated, leaving only several winding snake-like streaks in the air.

He scratched his head, seemingly feeling a little awkward under Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze, and whispered, "Third Hokage, actually I've been trying to train my body with Lightning Release chakra for the past three or four years."

Hiruzen Sarutobi fell completely silent, but his eyes grew brighter and brighter.

How old is this child again?

Fifteen years old? Or sixteen?

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the boy's youthful face as if he were looking at a "rare treasure".

At only fifteen years old, he had simultaneously reached a level surpassing Jonin in both Lightning Release and Wind Release nature and form transformations. Moreover, due to his Hyuga clan background, his earlier years had been delayed...

"Yun Chuan!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi instantly appeared in front of Hyuga Kumokawa, grabbed his shoulder firmly, and asked seriously, "Have you ever tested your chakra attribute?"

Having experienced dramatic emotional highs and lows, he felt a strong impulse at this moment.

Orochimaru is out of the question, but if it's this child...

However, Hinata Kumokawa's smile froze, and he lowered his head in frustration, saying, "I only have wind and lightning attributes."

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed to have been doused with cold water, instantly calming down and slightly loosening his grip.

"Only wind and lightning attributes?" He couldn't help but sigh in disappointment.

Hiruzen Sarutobi truly felt a strong urge to pass on his mantle to Hyuga Kumokawa and to accept Hyuga Kumokawa as his disciple.

However, cultivating other attributes from scratch and mastering other attributes' chakra nature transformations is even more difficult than mastering form transformations.

What a pity, what a real pity...

"It's okay, having two attributes is already pretty good."

Noticing the frustration and shame on Hyuga Kumokawa's face, Sarutobi Hiruzen forced a smile, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "Most ninjas never master a second chakra nature transformation in their entire lives. I believe that with your talent, you can go even further."

He still had expectations for Hinata Kumokawa.

Keep in mind, this child is only fifteen or sixteen years old this year.

It's a bit of a shame, though, that he's from a branch family of the Hyuga clan.

Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi subconsciously glanced at Hyuga Kumokawa's forehead, but was blocked by his headband.

Seemingly remembering something, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the table beside him and saw the unfolded Yin Seal Scroll, and couldn't help but purse his lips.

"Yun Chuan..." He turned back and asked tentatively, "I noticed you seemed to have also looked through the Yin Seal. How did it feel?"

Under Hiruzen Sarutobi's expectant, even delusional, gaze, Hyuga Kumokawa shook his head without hesitation and said in a low voice, "I can feel that the effect of that technique is very suitable for me, but that meridian system seems to only be applicable to women."

"Making changes would be too much of a project."

[Ding! Your lie has been judged as [blank fabrication]. Hiruzen Sarutobi experienced an emotional fluctuation, reaching the level of [Heart Moves with Words], and gained 600 Truth Points.]

A completely emotionless notification sounded in his mind, seemingly saying that everything Hinata Kumokawa said was a lie.

Yes, he also mastered the Yin Seal.

Three chapters today, one of which might be a little late.

Chapter 57 Yin Seal? Prologue!

"Is that so?"

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but sigh deeply, his emotions completely fluctuating with Hyuga Kumokawa's words.

That's true. So far, only Mito Uzumaki has mastered the Yin Seal technique. Even Tsunade has only learned it but not mastered it. If Hyuga Kumokawa can learn this technique in a short time, then Hiruzen Sarutobi might feel surprised and wary.

A person's talent is only slightly better than others, which makes them a genius, but if it's far better, they become a monster.

Hinata Kumokawa knew this well, and the current level was just right.

"..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a long time, seemingly hesitating about something, before finally patting Hyuga Kumokawa on the shoulder and saying gently, "Remember, during this mission, you must be extremely cautious and obey the commands and orders of your seniors."

Actually, he's now somewhat reluctant to let the child leave the village and risk his life.

He inherited a loyal will, possessed promising talent, had a lonely and helpless background, and unlike Kakashi, he didn't have any blemishes...

Aside from the disgusting "Caged Bird" curse seal, Hinata Kumokawa was practically a "knife" born for him.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi also knew that a piece of good steel cannot become a sharp sword without being tempered.

"Yes, Third Hokage!" Hinata Kumokawa said solemnly, "Please rest assured, I will definitely complete the mission successfully and return safely."

"Well, let's go."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with satisfaction and added, "If the Hyuga clan cuts off your resource supply, come to me. You are a good child and the hope for Konoha's future. As the Hokage and the head of the family, I will never let you suffer any injustice."

"Thank you."

Hinata Kumokawa showed a look of gratitude at just the right moment, and Sarutobi Hiruzen also showed a kind expression, creating a heartwarming scene of harmony between the young and the old.

But in reality, Hyuga Kumokawa's heart was completely still, like a stagnant pool, as he coldly observed Sarutobi Hiruzen's performance.

He always knew that he was no longer the same as Naruto Uzumaki and could never call him "Third Grandfather".

Hiruzen Sarutobi would not agree, nor would he be willing to do so.

But it doesn't matter, it's enough.

Hiruzen Sarutobi portrays kindness, while Kumokawa Hyuga portrays filial piety.

The "compassion" in Sarutobi Hiruzen's teapot had been aged for decades, and the "filial piety" in his cup was just warmed to seven-tenths of its full potential.

Both of them are experts in acting.

The only difference was that Hiruzen Sarutobi was focused on the game, unaware that he was already part of it, while Kumokawa Hyuga had already set up his own game, looking up at Hiruzen Sarutobi and watching him fall into his trap.