Naruto entry

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Kiyoshi was the person who knew him best, and the only one who could keep up with him back then.

Therefore, Kakashi and Kiyoshi had a lot of contact, and he was able to get help from Kiyoshi during that low period.

"Well then... I'll take my leave now."

Rin also met him and caught up with Kiyoshi. Kakashi quickly said goodbye and left.

Inside the room, only Kiyoshi and Nohara Rin remained.

"Lin, don't forget what I told you."

After leaving behind a reagent containing some of the cursed seal's power, Kiyoshi used the "Flying Thunder God Technique" to teleport back home.

Looking at her empty house, Nohara Rin felt a mix of emotions.

She had another in-depth conversation with Kiyoshi.

Kakashi, however, was so ignorant.

Nohara Rin sighed, fetched a basin of water, and went to clean up the mess on the second floor.

…………

Several days passed.

Kiyoshi's family.

In the courtyard, Honglian was carefully trimming the weeds.

However, she would occasionally steal glances at the tall figure sitting in the courtyard.

"Hiss..."

The white snake slithered by, raised its head, and flicked its scarlet tongue at Honglian, as if asking why she was peeking at Qingsi.

"Go! Go! Go."

Honglian waved her hand.

Isn't this disrupting her good time?

As Honglian continued to peek, Qingsi was constantly controlling the chakra in his body's meridian system.

These chakras flowed in an orderly fashion towards the center of Kiyoshi's forehead, where they were sealed away in a special way.

When the "Yin Seal" stores a certain amount of chakra, it will show a purple diamond pattern, which is also known as the "Hundred Healings Seal".

When chakra is insufficient, this diamond pattern will not appear; it will only reappear when chakra is abundant.

"It wasn't as difficult as I imagined."

Kiyoshi secretly thought that even at this moment, he could still be distracted and think.

In the original work, Haruno Sakura spent three whole years perfecting her "Yin Seal" training.

In other words, during the gap between "Naruto Part 1" and "Shippuden", Sakura Haruno was constantly training in this technique.

Despite being an ordinary person, Sakura Haruno's talent in chakra control is several times greater than that of Naruto and Sasuke.

The process of accumulating chakra requires incredibly precise control to ensure the amount of chakra input until it meets the requirements for activating the "Hundred Healings Seal". Only then can it be considered successful.

"As for me, I should be able to accumulate enough chakra within a few months, or... even less time."

Kiyoshi secretly said.

Once the "Hundred Healings Seal" is formed, the "Yin Seal Release" ninjutsu can be used to open the opening and utilize this chakra.

Skilled users can even achieve the effects of preserving youth and improving physical function by relying on the low output and micro-adjustment ability of the chakra within the "Hundred Healings Seal".

Of course, eternal youth is just a bonus; the key is that it can be followed up with techniques such as "super strength" and "Ninja Art: Creation Rebirth." It can be said that to learn Tsunade's true abilities, one must master the "Yin Seal."

Once the "Hundred Healings Seal" is formed, Kiyoshi will be able to use this accumulated chakra to perform other ninjutsu, and even further develop it.

For example, they tried to combine the "Yin Seal" with "Sage Techniques" to accumulate "Sage Chakra" in their bodies.

"The cursed seal should give me some inspiration in this regard."

Kiyoshi used a summoning scroll to summon some of the puppet clones. After releasing them, he paused slightly to absorb the experience and memories of these puppet clones.

"Lin's side has probably made quite a bit of progress as well."

Kiyoshi plans to make time to go there.

"Lord Kiyoshi, should we put a doormat at the entrance?"

Honglian saw Qing Si stop his cultivation and ran over with a broom in her hand.

"We can put one in."

Qingsi nodded.

This is one of the customs of the ninja world. Kadomatsu are decorations made of pine branches, bamboo, etc., and placed at the front door of the house.

Pine trees symbolize longevity, and bamboo represents resilience; they both signify good fortune and auspiciousness.

In short, recently, both ordinary people and ninjas in the village have been following this custom.

It is estimated that they hope to use these to dilute the shadow of war.

Several years have passed since the day the war broke out.

"I'll make arrangements."

Honglian nodded.

"You're graduating soon, right? After graduation, you'll go straight to participate in the Chunin Selection in the first half of the year."

Qingsi spoke.

Under his tutelage, Honglian mastered the basic Three-Body Techniques without any difficulty.

Furthermore, possessing a bloodline limit like "Crystal Release," passing the Chunin Exams shouldn't be a problem.

"Yes."

"I will give you a reward after you graduate."

Kiyoshi patted Honglian's head.

After graduation, I had to become his henchman and start doing his bidding.

A small reward can be considered a way to celebrate Honglian's debut.

"it is good!"

Honglian nodded earnestly, her tone filled with excitement when she heard that Qing Si was going to reward her.

"Okay, let's go down."

Kiyoshi waved his hand.

Training must continue; accumulating chakra is a process that requires perseverance and cannot be relaxed.

Another few days passed.

The New Year is getting closer and closer.

The entire leaf-covered area was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, filled with a joyous atmosphere.

The more war rages, the more people yearn for peaceful and warm days like the New Year.

On this day, Yuhi Kurenai came to visit Qing Si.

She wore a red scarf around her neck, and her rosy cheeks looked especially lovely in the cold weather.

“Hong, it’s not even New Year’s yet, and you’ve come so early, so I won’t be giving you any lucky money.”

Kiyoshi looked at Kurenai Yuhi, who was still panting, and could imagine the girl running towards him.

"Who...who said they wanted New Year's money?"

Kurenai puffed out her little face slightly; Kiyoshi was practically teasing her like a child.

"I've come to ask you to help me pick out a gift for Ms. Mikoto."

Kurenai Yuhi said earnestly.

Minazuki-sensei only taught them for half a year; the rest of the time, Mikoto-sensei taught them.

Moreover, Kurenai found it very pleasant to be around women with such gentle personalities.

"Misaka-nee."

Kiyoshi stroked his chin.

Yes, that's a good reason to foster a relationship.

In previous years, Kiyoshi had never taken the initiative to visit Mikoto to wish her a Happy New Year.

Their relationship has progressed quite a bit this year, so it wouldn't seem presumptuous.

Moreover, the presence of the late Red Sun could be interpreted as a bond between teacher and student.

"How about we buy a hairpin for Ms. Misaka?"

Kurenai Yuhi suggested.

"can."

Kiyoshi thought about it and realized it was indeed a good suggestion.

Shortly after, Kiyoshi and Kurenai went out together.

Perhaps it was because the New Year was approaching, or perhaps it was because she was choosing gifts with Kiyoshi, but Kurenai was more cheerful than usual.

…………

Meanwhile, on the other side, near the street where Yuhiko's house is located.

Sarutobi Asuma put one hand in his pocket and held a cigarette between his lips with the other, took a deep drag, and then exhaled a puff of smoke.

"Tomorrow is the New Year, and according to Hong's usual practice, she will buy what she wants in advance."

Sarutobi Asuma held a cigarette in his mouth, patiently waiting for Yuhi Kurenai to return.

He waited for at least three hours, from early morning until almost noon.

Where did Hong go?

Sarutobi Asuma felt somewhat agitated.

Seriously? Hong went out so early in the morning?

Why are you going out so early?

Sarutobi Asuma frowned; he arrived earlier than Kurenai usually got up.

Unless something excites Hong so much that she gets up much earlier than usual and goes out.

Left with no other choice, Sarutobi Asuma continued to wait.

"Asuma, who are you here?"

Dressed in a ninja outfit and carrying a ninja sword, even a veteran ninja like him did not slack off on such a day.

He frowned slightly, looking at the cigarette in Sarutobi Asuma's mouth.

Smoking is not a good habit for young people.

Kurenai Yuhi had no idea how Sarutobi Asuma got into smoking.

The Naruto characters all started smoking after they were middle-aged. How old was Sarutobi Asuma?

"Ahem, Senior Shinku, I've come to see Kurenai."

Sarutobi Asuma quickly threw away his cigarette and scratched his head.

"Hong left early this morning."

The sunset is really red.

"You left early this morning?"

Sarutobi Asuma asked in surprise.

Then wouldn't he have waited all that time for nothing?

"Shinku-senpai, where did Kurenai go?"