⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯Chapter 224 : Chapter 224 To get him closer to me! [1/3]
Chapter 224: To Make Him Closer to Himself! [1/3]
Shuriken Giant Body Technique.
In Masahiko's memory, Hiruzen Sarutobi used it after being resurrected via Edo Tensei during the Fourth Great Ninja War; it can enlarge shuriken through Chakra.
If combined with a blade—
He imagined it and felt it should be effective for surprise attacks and assassinations.
If nothing else, the backstab effect would definitely be maximized.
Masahiko imagined it and felt more and more that this technique was good.
"Hokage-sama, then I shall take my leave."
"Wait!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi called out to him.
Masahiko turned back: "Lord Hokage, do you have any other instructions?"
The Third stood up, thought for a moment, and said: "Pay more attention to Yakumo's side; she might be in a critical period."
"Understood."
"Go on then."
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded.
After watching Masahiko leave, he lit a cigarette and took a melancholy puff.
A moment later, he tapped on the desk.
An Anbu appeared.
"Hokage-sama."
"Tenzo, closely monitor the situation in the Land of Rivers, especially the movements of the Hidden Rain Village and Iwagakure in the northern area."
"Yes!"
Konoha Ninja Academy.
Kurama Yakumo sat in the classroom, her gaze fixed on Sasuke Uchiha in front of her, her eyes carrying a hint of curiosity.
Ino sat to the side and asked curiously in a low voice: "Yakumo, you don't like Sasuke too, do you?"
"Hmm?"
Yakumo tilted her head and chuckled softly, "How could that be? I just think Sasuke is a very gentle and interesting person."
...
"Huh?"
Ino looked at Yakumo in shock, then at Sasuke in front, truly finding it hard to believe.
Gentle? Interesting?
Sasuke?
"Are you kidding me?"
Ino's voice was extremely low, but she didn't realize that Sasuke was quietly listening to the conversation behind him.
He crossed his hands and held them in front of his nose to hide his expression.
Yakumo smiled without saying a word.
At this moment, her gaze turned outward, and a look of pleasant surprise appeared in her eyes.
Although it was only a flash, she still saw that fleeting figure.
Teacher is at the school!
After class, Yakumo dashed out of the classroom, leaving Ino looking bewildered; it was the first time she knew Yakumo could run so fast.
Soon, in the office.
"Teacher!"
"Yakumo, I was just about to look for you. Come and sit."
Masahiko beckoned.
Kurama Yakumo immediately ran inside. Masahiko released his Chakra to sense the surroundings, and only then did he speak: "I've already heard from Hokage-sama about your encounter with the enemy."
"I was considering how to run away at the time, but that idiot Naruto just charged in blindly."
Yakumo asked in a low voice, "Teacher, that person—what exactly was he after?"
Masahiko thought for a moment and answered truthfully: "He possesses a Forbidden Technique to steal Bloodline Limits, and he came for your Bloodline Limit."
Hearing this, Kurama Yakumo's face turned even paler.
She pursed her lips and said: "Then—should we strike first to gain the upper hand?"
"He is Hiruko, a Rogue Ninja of the Village who is very skilled at hiding. We've been looking for him for a long time. If there's an opportunity, we'll definitely strike first," Masahiko replied.
Then, he smiled comfortingly: "Don't be afraid. As long as you're in the Village, he only dares to infiltrate using Shadow Clones. Once our Barrier is continuously improved, he won't be able to do anything to us."
"Mhm!"
Yakumo nodded.
Seeing Masahiko, her heart suddenly stopped racing.
"There's one thing—"
Masahiko looked up, Chakra erupting in his eyes.
In the next second, Yakumo's expression became dazed, but she immediately dispelled the genjutsu.
Through her Bloodline Limit ability, she constructed a genjutsu world—a blank expanse of heaven and earth where only she and Masahiko remained.
"Teacher, what did you want to say?"
"To what extent have you developed your Ido?" Masahiko asked seriously.
Yakumo hesitated for a moment but finally revealed her recent actions to Masahiko truthfully.
If it weren't for her teacher, she might still be in that cramped Room, confined to a tiny space; how could she have this vast world now?
She trusted Masahiko.
"Teacher, I've dreamed of being a Ninja, and I just wanted to become strong too much! That's why... that's why I momentarily lost my head and took a shortcut."
Kurama Yakumo's voice carried a hint of sobbing.
"Yakumo, you're being too reckless."
Masahiko's expression was serious. "Do you know what the consequences would be if you were discovered?"
"I know."
Yakumo had realized the danger, which was why she switched to slowly refining and collecting.
She lowered her head.
"Teacher, could you—"
"If I wanted to catch you, I wouldn't have sought you out alone."
Masahiko's tone shifted from serious to gentle.
He said in a low voice: "I heard you've been going to Naruto's place often lately? Did you used to pass by there before?"
"Ah?"
Hearing this, Yakumo was stunned for a few seconds before she understood—
"Teacher, you noticed a long time ago?"
"Don't underestimate other people's intelligence and analytical skills. It's only because you're young that people don't pay much attention, but now—"
Masahiko spoke bluntly, "You have Ido inside you, you've been acting abnormally, and you've been frequently approaching Naruto. It's impossible for the Village not to notice."
"The dark emotions are most concentrated around him," Kurama Yakumo said softly.
Then, she added: "I thought about switching to someone else. I thought Sasuke Uchiha was so miserable that he'd definitely have a lot of negative emotions, but it turns out this guy is no good at all—"
"His emotions are usually quite stable," Masahiko replied.
Then, he scanned Yakumo and said: "You can obtain these things through more formal channels; there's no need to trouble ordinary people."
"Ah? There are formal channels?"
Kurama Yakumo's eyes lit up, even carrying a hint of excitement.
Masahiko said: "If you cooperate with me, there are. If you don't and act on your own, there aren't."
"I'll listen to you."
Yakumo stuck out her tongue and then dispelled the genjutsu.
Masahiko used Chakra to help Yakumo check her physical condition.
Masahiko said: "Ido's Chakra is nourishing your body, but it's also affecting your spirit and thoughts—"
"Everyone has a dark side, which is not shameful in itself, but as Ninjas, we must restrain the darkness and control it."
He looked at Yakumo.
"Don't be controlled by your emotions."
"Thank you, Teacher, I understand."
"Go back now. I'll arrange what we discussed earlier."
Masahiko nodded.
Watching Yakumo leave, he gathered his thoughts—Yakumo's situation was even better than he had expected.
The absorbed dark Chakra automatically enters the seal, after which the Ido Chakra inside the seal leaks out and nourishes the body, forming an internal cycle.
Her constitution was originally very poor.
It's still not great now, but at least her bodily functions and organs are much better than before.
If she persists long-term, Yakumo's body should reach an average level; being an ordinary person won't be a problem.
It's just this personality—
Masahiko pondered for a moment and then put the worry out of his mind.
That was something for the Third to worry about.
He only needed to consider how to make Yakumo stronger and have her trust and help him even more unconditionally.
Another thing was—
The matter of teaching Neji.
Masahiko took out a pen and paper and began to organize the content for the private lessons.
Neji specialized in Taijutsu, so what he planned to teach was exactly the Taijutsu techniques he had just realized, teaching him how to better control his body's muscles.
The corners of Masahiko's mouth curled up slightly.
All of this was for a better experiment, to bring Neji closer to his own state.
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