Chapter 42: Why Not Turn the Dog Heads into Statues?
"Senior, is it really that good?"
In the passage leading from the Hokage Building to the Underground Secret Vault.
Hyuga Makoto and Kakashi walked side by side, but even in this dim space, Kakashi was still holding "icha icha paradise" and reading it.
This behavior made Hyuga Makoto somewhat speechless, but Kakashi didn't seem to mind at all.
"Lord Jiraiya's writing is indeed excellent, and the story is captivating. You really bought a good book."
"I see."
Hyuga Makoto blinked and nodded seriously.
"As long as Senior likes it. I'll buy a copy to enjoy later as well!"
"..."
Hearing this, Kakashi's hand holding the book trembled for a moment, and he immediately said with a serious expression.
"Don't forget we have an important mission. Besides, Hokage-sama opened the secret vault for you, so you must study hard and focus your energy on the right path!"
"Yes, yes, yes..."
Hyuga Makoto rolled his eyes, but Kakashi did have a point; he really needed to study well.
After all, Hiruzen Sarutobi was being truly generous this time!
Perhaps he felt that as a member of the Hyuga Clan, Hyuga Makoto's main talent was still focused on his family's Gentle Fist.
It was hard to judge exactly how high his attainment in 'Jutsu' was.
Coupled with Hyuga Makoto's series of extremely brilliant performances after joining the Anbu.
He simply opened the secret vault, which contained some Forbidden Jutsu, to Hyuga Makoto!
"I just wonder how many things left by Senju Tobirama are in here..."
Hyuga Makoto was still full of 'awe' for this Second Hokage, who, besides Water Release, seemed to deal exclusively in Forbidden Jutsu.
Although this Second Hokage's 'credit score' in the entire Ninja World was so low that, before his Transmigration, he wouldn't even be able to rent a power bank...
The things he left behind were truly valuable to Hyuga Makoto!
Especially those Jutsu with no Chakra nature requirements; they were exactly what he needed most right now.
"Besides those, the Secret Techniques of the various Ninja clans are also very suitable for me."
Secret Techniques were indeed the foundation of a Ninja clan, but they would still provide some simple techniques that didn't involve the core secrets.
Although Secret Techniques were not Bloodline Limits, they simply couldn't be learned without a specific 'talent'!
For example, the Ino–Shika–Chō trio; their Secret Techniques required a certain level of control over Yin Release and Yang Release.
And the Uzumaki Clan's 'Adamantine Sealing Chains'—this wasn't a Bloodline Limit but a Secret Technique, yet it seemed only they could perform it.
"It's like before I transmigrated, a 'Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique' like a physics manuscript only cost thirty bucks, but what use is it even if you have it..."
But these things were much simpler for him now!
Even if he was a 'budget version,' he was still technically an Otsutsuki...
"We're almost there."
While Hyuga Makoto was lost in thought, Kakashi spoke up.
"Remember to form the signs to undo the Seal once we're inside, otherwise there will be big trouble."
"I understand."
Hyuga Makoto nodded, then couldn't help but mutter a comment.
"The security here is really strict; there are Seals and Barriers everywhere."
"Naturally. The defenses here ensure that not even a fly can get in."
Kakashi nodded with a smile, but Hyuga Makoto raised an eyebrow.
Not even a fly can get in?
Then how did Naruto get in...
Shaking his head, he didn't bother dwelling on these questions and instead looked at Kakashi curiously.
"Senior, don't you plan to take a look?"
"I'll pass."
Kakashi shook his head, his eyes still fixed on the book in his hand.
"I already know enough things; there's no need to expand further."
"I guess so, you are the Copy Ninja after all."
Hyuga Makoto nodded, then suddenly a mischievous grin appeared on his face.
"But speaking of which, Senior, your Jutsu could actually use some modifications."
"Eh?"
"I saw that when you use Earth-Style Wall, it has dog heads on it?"
"Those are my Ninken..."
"I know, it's just that I have a somewhat half-baked idea."
"An idea?"
Kakashi became a bit interested and asked curiously.
"Tell me, what kind of idea?"
"When I was at the Academy, the teachers said that in a Ninja battle, one must use every means necessary."
Hyuga Makoto blinked, first stacking a layer of justification for himself.
"Since Senior can create dog heads, can you create other things?"
"I can, as long as the Chakra control is precise enough."
Kakashi nodded, but Hyuga Makoto's next sentence left him stunned.
"In that case, why not make them into statues of people?"
"?"
"For example, when fighting Ninjas from other Villages, a Mud Wall suddenly appears with their Kage on it..."
Hiss...
"And like with Sasori last time, if you had carved statues of his parents on the Mud Wall, then in that split second of hesitation..."
"..."
"And..."
"Alright, say no more, just go in already!"
Kakashi took a sharp breath; he really couldn't keep his composure now.
Ninja battles indeed used every means necessary, but this was just too sinister, wasn't it?
For a moment, he really felt this kid was a bit like a certain one-eyed old man!
But looking at Hyuga Makoto's departing back, Kakashi couldn't help but stroke his chin and fall into deep thought...
...
"Phew, finally finished."
Inside the Hokage Office, Hiruzen Sarutobi let out a slight sigh of relief after finishing the last document.
In these troubled times, his workload was much higher than before.
The issue of Uchiha Itachi, in particular, made him even more alert!
Even though he had Kakashi and Hyuga Makoto form a special operations team, he would still go through the records himself to see if he had missed anything.
After all, with the Uchiha Shisui incident, he really didn't intend to reveal anything to Danzo this time!
Even if he was indeed somewhat wary of Kotoamatsukami...
"Has it already gotten this late without me noticing?"
He turned to look out the window, seeing the sun setting and children playing in the streets after school.
He loved this scene, as these children were the future of Konoha.
"But Kakashi and Makoto have been in there for so long, why haven't they come out yet?"
He puffed on his pipe and thought for a moment, then turned to look at the crystal ball on his desk.
Although he felt Hyuga Makoto was a bit 'unfocused on his proper duties,' it was still good for him to expand his abilities.
And he had Kakashi follow him because he wanted Kakashi to keep an eye on things, to make sure Hyuga Makoto didn't aim too high or do anything reckless.
But since they had been gone for so long, he started to feel something was strange.
"Let's see how they're doing."
With that thought, he infused Chakra into the crystal ball, but the first thing he saw was Kakashi standing dazed on the spot.
Even with the mask, he could still see Kakashi's bewilderment!
"What's going on?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked completely baffled, but as he adjusted the angle of the crystal ball, his expression became somewhat peculiar.
He noticed that in the secret vault, many scrolls showed signs of having been moved; clearly, Hyuga Makoto had looked at them!
This made him rub his temples; he felt Kakashi had been somewhat derelict in his duty.
He could see that since Hyuga Makoto joined the Anbu, Kakashi's mindset had undergone a positive change, which made him very happy.
He could imagine how close the two were, but a good relationship should mean being stricter and being responsible for Hyuga Makoto!
"Isn't this just letting him run wild..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi muttered to himself, but when he adjusted the view to Hyuga Makoto.
Suddenly, he himself was stunned!
"That's..."
In that room where only candlelight flickered, Hyuga Makoto was slowly standing up.
And on his fair face, two strange marks had appeared!
These two marks were present on both sides of his face, looking so prominent under the glow of the candlelight.
And on his body, a layer of Chakra seemed to be faintly pulsing; even through the crystal ball, one could feel his current power!
"Yin Seal? This..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi was dumbfounded, his mouth hanging open as if he wanted to say something.
But in the end, his expression became just like Kakashi's...
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