Konoha's Tag-System Ninja

Chapter 39: Daimy?-sama, Please Invest in Me!

Chapter 39: Chapter 39: Daimy?-sama, Please Invest in Me!

After the attendant left, Minato Namikaze looked at Hoshita Sh?ichi and the other two, holding the Yagakigami Sword in his hand.

Uchiha Shisui was the first to speak up, "Sensei Minato, I'm more suited to a short sword."

Minato Namikaze then turned his gaze to Hoshita Sh?ichi.

Hoshita Sh?ichi shrugged and said, "Sensei Minato, my Tostuka is also a chakra blade."

"Besides, the credit for this mission goes mostly to you, Minato Sensei."

Uchiha Shisui and Kurama Sany? both nodded in agreement.

Minato Namikaze smiled wryly.

Having such considerate subordinates can be a bit of a dilemma!

Since he didn't use swords or blades himself, he thought for a moment and said, "In that case, I'll hold onto it for now."

Then, Minato Namikaze changed the subject, "We should have some downtime in the coming days. Starting tomorrow, we'll resume our previous training."

"Yes, Minato Sensei!"

...

Back at their quarters, Hoshita Sh?ichi took out the scroll that Minato Namikaze had given him earlier and spread it open.

Konoha-style Kenjutsu came into view.

It started with the most basic sword techniques, complete with diagrams and detailed explanations.

Hoshita Sh?ichi focused intently, committing each move to his memory palace.

Soon, his eyes fell on the final technique.

Leaf-Style Dance of the Crescent Moon!

Hoshita Sh?ichi was all too familiar with this move. It would one day become the signature technique of Hayate Gekk?, who famously used it to strike down Sunagakure J?nin Baki, only to be countered and killed by Baki's Wind Release prowess.

Clearly, the most critical aspect of the Konoha-style Kenjutsu described in this scroll was this ultimate technique.

It involved the user and two shadow clones attacking simultaneously.

The description seemed simple, but the detailed explanation that followed was highly complex.

It wasn't the execution of the technique that was complicated, but the timing, speed, angle of the attacks, and the coordination between the shadow clones and the user—these were all crucial details.

Hoshita Sh?ichi was completely engrossed in studying it.

The next day.

Hoshita Sh?ichi officially began his focused training in Konoha-style Kenjutsu. During his breaks, he continued experimenting on various small animals to improve his medical ninjutsu skills.

Before this mission, he had learned a new medical ninjutsu from Nono Yakushi.

B-Rank Technique: Delicate Illness Extraction Technique!

This technique allows the user to remove toxins and transplant organs within the body.

...

The days of training were far from dull for Hoshita Sh?ichi because he could feel his progress every single day.

It wasn't just his Konoha-style Kenjutsu and medical ninjutsu improving, but also his chakra reserves, strength, and attack speed.

Even Minato Namikaze and Uchiha Shisui could clearly sense the increase in his strength and attack speed.

On top of that, the Daimy? of the Land of Fire was providing them with excellent food and drink every day, and they didn't have to spend a single ry?.

Time flew by, and seven days quickly passed.

On the night before they were scheduled to leave the Daimy?'s residence, Hoshita Sh?ichi was suddenly summoned by the Daimy? of the Land of Fire.

This surprised everyone.

Minato Namikaze smiled and said, "Since the Daimy? has summoned you, Sh?ichi, you should go."

Hoshita Sh?ichi nodded and followed the attendant.

He had already guessed the reason behind the Daimy?'s summons. Out of the four of them, he was the most likely to be recruited due to his background.

After all, Minato Namikaze was already a J?nin with deep ties to Konoha.

Uchiha Shisui came from the prestigious Uchiha clan, and Kurama Sany?'s origins were also notable—the once-famous Kurama clan.

Only Hoshita Sh?ichi had lost his parents early and grew up in an orphanage, making him seem like an easy target for recruitment and brainwashing.

And sure enough.

When Hoshita Sh?ichi met the Daimy? of the Land of Fire, he was showered with praise.

A lesser kid might have been completely flattered by this.

Moreover, the Daimy? didn't immediately try to recruit him. Instead, after praising Hoshita Sh?ichi, he started talking about the current system in the ninja world—how each village was guided by the Daimy?, how the Hokage was appointed by the Daimy?, and how the Daimy? was the real power behind everything!

Hoshita Sh?ichi nodded obediently, but internally he was thinking, "Joining you is worse than joining Danzo..."

After a lengthy lecture, the Daimy?, satisfied with Hoshita Sh?ichi's compliant nods, finally left.

The attendant who remained then extended an olive branch, "Hoshita Sh?ichi, would you be willing to become the Daimy?'s personal guardian ninja?"

Without hesitation, Hoshita Sh?ichi nodded, "Of course!"

"The Daimy? can directly order the Third Hokage to transfer me to the Daimy?'s residence."

The attendant was taken aback and then clarified, "What I mean is, would you be willing to leave Konoha and become the Daimy?'s personal guardian ninja?"

Hoshita Sh?ichi shook his head and asked, "With my current strength, could I defend against a J?nin like Ken'ichi?"

The attendant shook his head.

Hoshita Sh?ichi continued, "Then even if I became the Daimy?'s personal guardian ninja, I wouldn't be able to protect him."

The attendant frowned, "But you have exceptional talent; you're a genius of Konoha!"

Hoshita Sh?ichi asked again, "Can the Daimy? provide me with ninjutsu?"

The attendant shook his head.

Hoshita Sh?ichi then asked, "Does the Daimy? have a J?nin like Minato Sensei who can guide me in my training?"

The attendant shook his head again.

Hoshita Sh?ichi spread his hands, "In that case, what use would it be for me to join the Daimy? now?"

"I wouldn't be able to fulfill the role of protecting the Daimy?!"

The attendant nodded, acknowledging the logic.

Before he could ask what to do next, Hoshita Sh?ichi continued, "Therefore, the Daimy? should fully support my development in Konoha, allowing me to grow into a J?nin who can stand on his own. Only then will I be able to serve the Daimy? effectively."

"And at that time, as a J?nin, I could help train even more ninjas for the Daimy?."

"After all, raising a ninja requires not just money, but various ninjutsu resources!"

The attendant nodded solemnly, "You make a very good point. I will report this to the Daimy? immediately. Please wait here."

With that, the attendant hurriedly left.

In the Daimy?'s chambers, after hearing the attendant's report, the Daimy? smiled, "As expected of a genius, he's absolutely right."

"Let's fully support this Hoshita Sh?ichi!"

The attendant hesitated for a moment and then said, "Daimyo-sama, this Hoshita Sh?ichi is very clever. It's hard to predict what might happen in the future. What if he betrays you?"

The Daimy? replied calmly, "So what?"

"What I'm spending is just a bit of money."

"Can 30 million ry? buy a J?nin who is completely loyal to me?"

"Can 100 million ry? buy a J?nin who is completely loyal to me?"

"Even if he betrays me in the future, it would just be a loss of 30 million or 100 million ry?, which is nothing compared to what we give to Konoha!"

The attendant quickly responded, "Daimyo-sama is wise!"

The Daimy? chuckled and said, "However, we shouldn't stop recruiting ninjas from outside."

"Also, this kid's suggestion is excellent."

"From now on, inform Konoha regularly to send young ninjas to the Daimy?'s residence."

"Preferably geniuses!"

The attendant quickly bowed, "Yes, Daimyo-sama!"

(End of Chapter)

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