Yagyu caught Ino as she threw herself into his arms.
With a gentle smile on his face, he said,
"I came back this morning. But I was exhausted both physically and mentally these past few days, so I slept at home for most of the day. I just woke up and came to see you."
Hearing this.
A happy smile spread across Ino's face.
Although he had not come to see her immediately after returning, Ino understood. After all, the missions Yagyu carried out were all high level missions.
And besides, he had come to see her right after waking up.
That alone made Ino satisfied.
Just as the atmosphere between the young couple grew warmer and more affectionate.
"Cough, cough, cough."
Yamanaka Inoichi, whose face had turned dark from watching them, could not bear it anymore and coughed loudly.
"That's enough, brat from the Yagyu family."
In broad daylight, right in front of him, this boy was hugging his beloved daughter.
This brat clearly had no respect for his future father-in-law.
Hearing Inoichi speak.
Yagyu smiled helplessly and gently released Ino, who was clinging to him.
His gaze turned toward Inoichi, who was glaring at him with obvious displeasure.
"Uncle Inoichi."
With a respectful tone and attitude, Yagyu said,
"My apologies."
Hearing this, Inoichi snorted unhappily and shot Yagyu another dissatisfied glare.
Then he asked,
"You were gone for about a week on this mission. What rank mission was it?"
When asking this question, a trace of concern flashed in Inoichi's eyes.
Yagyu did not hide the mission rank and answered directly.
"It wasn't anything high level. Just C-rank missions. I went with Anko to gain some experience."
To gain some experience.
In other words, to see blood for the first time.
Inoichi clearly understood the implication.
A serious look flashed across his eyes as he looked at Yagyu.
"Judging by your condition, you weren't injured, right?"
Yagyu shook his head and answered honestly.
"No injuries. Just a bit mentally exhausted."
Hearing this.
Inoichi immediately understood Yagyu's situation.
No physical injuries, only some mental fatigue.
With that understanding, Inoichi nodded in relief.
He glanced at Ino standing beside Yagyu, then looked at Yagyu himself, tall and handsome.
After snorting again, he folded his arms and walked toward the house.
"Since you're back, the two of you go out and have fun. Don't stay here where I have to watch you. It's irritating."
Watching Inoichi leave, an amused expression appeared on Yagyu's face.
Although his future father-in-law often showed dissatisfaction toward him.
When it truly mattered, he still cared.
He was simply too prideful.
A classic tsundere daughter-loving father.
"My dad really is…"
Ino frowned as she watched Inoichi leave.
"So rude."
Yagyu chuckled and rubbed the top of Ino's head.
Holding her small hand, he said,
"Let's go. Ino, come take a walk with me."
For Yagyu, the best way to recover from mental fatigue.
Was going on a sweet date with his girlfriend.
…
The next day.
With no mission scheduled, Yagyu headed straight to the training ground he often used in the past.
Whoosh.
Whoosh.
Whoosh.
Just like before, Yagyu repeatedly drew and sheathed his blade with precise discipline.
After countless repetitions, the Yagyu Style swordsmanship had already reached a state of mastery and complete understanding.
Not only that.
On top of the original Yagyu Style swordsmanship, Yagyu had begun developing techniques that incorporated chakra.
For example, the blade aura he had been trying to create for a long time.
He was now very close to succeeding.
Just one final step remained.
Among the samurai of the Land of Iron, a very small number could release chakra blade slashes with their swords.
One of the most famous examples was Mifune, the leader of the samurai of the Land of Iron.
In his younger years, he could even fight against the legendary shinobi known as the demigod of the Shinobi World, Hanzo of the Salamander.
That alone proved how powerful he was.
Of course.
Hanzo had already been secretly killed by Nagato.
The Shinobi World simply had not yet received news from the Land of Rain.
"If I can release blade aura, my swordsmanship will truly become something unique within the Shinobi World."
Yagyu continued drawing and sheathing his blade as he spoke.
A sharp wind circled around the edge of the Chakra Blade.
Sometimes gathering.
Sometimes dispersing.
Sometimes disappearing entirely.
It looked mysterious, but this was simply the result of Yagyu's massive chakra, his mastery of chakra nature transformation, and his abnormal level of control.
Time passed little by little while Yagyu trained.
Before long, the sun began to set, and the evening sky turned red with sunset clouds.
Clang.
Boom.
Within the training ground, a five to six meter long arc of green energy sliced through the air, cutting down several large trees before slowly dissipating.
One tree after another collapsed.
Yagyu stood holding the Chakra Blade, breathing slightly heavily.
But his face was filled with excitement as he looked at the destruction caused by his single strike.
"Finally succeeded. The power of that strike should be comparable to an S-rank ninjutsu."
While speaking, Yagyu sheathed his blade and thought to himself,
"Although the chakra consumption is a bit high, I have the Sage Body. This level of consumption is nothing for me."
In essence, this strike was simply another way of developing and utilizing chakra.
While it carried elements of swordsmanship, it could also be considered a ninjutsu that required no hand seals.
The chakra cost was indeed high.
But Yagyu could afford it.
The Sage Body allowed for such extravagance.
Once his Sage Body was fully developed in the future, the power would only become more terrifying.
"That's enough training for today."
With a satisfied smile, Yagyu packed up.
"Time to go home."
The destroyed training ground behind him remained as proof of that stunning strike.
…
In the blink of an eye.
Five days of rest passed.
Early on the sixth morning, Yagyu prepared all his equipment and left home under his mother's worried gaze.
Once again, he arrived at the Hokage Tower.
Arriving five minutes early, Yagyu calmly waited for Anko.
It did not take long.
Tap. Tap. Tap.
A set of hurried footsteps approached.
Anko arrived together with a female ninja with naturally curly hair.
"Yo, Sosuke."
Seeing Yagyu waiting there, Anko casually greeted him.
"How was your rest these past few days?"
Yagyu nodded calmly.
He glanced at Anko, then at the female ninja beside her.
"I rested very well. Anko, and this must be… Kurenai Yuhi."
That was right.
The person who came with Anko was Kurenai Yuhi.
She had recently been promoted to Jonin and was now the instructor of Team 8.
She was famous for her genjutsu and sensory abilities.
She was also a great beauty.
But unfortunately.
She was already taken.
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