blogombal Chapter 47: The Third Generation's Attitude - Ishikawa Will Spoil the Plot
Chapter 47: The Third Generation's Attitude - Ishikawa Will Spoil the Plot
Konoha, Hokage's office.
"That concludes the entire process of Kakashi's team's mission this time." After briefly explaining what had happened, Kakashi remained silent, awaiting the Third Hokage's judgment.
As for Ishikawa and his two companions, he had already dismissed them and sent them home to rest when they entered the village.
"I never expected you would actually meet Tsunade and even help her overcome her hemophobia!" The Third Hokage ignored everything else and laughed excitedly, his wrinkled old face beaming with joy.
With Konoha facing a talent shortage, Tsunade's ability to overcome hemophobia is undoubtedly a shot in the arm! At least in crucial moments, Tsunade truly has the ability to uphold Konoha's reputation.
As for extorting 500 million from Kumogakure and their Lightning Release ninjutsu? Although it's a bit of pressure, if Kumogakure really uses that as leverage, this old man can handle it.
"Heh, it seems the Cloud Village might have to suffer in silence this time! Kakashi, your team mustn't tell anyone about Tsunade overcoming her hemophobia. Also, I'll give you an extra A-rank mission record and reward."
After a pause, the Third Hokage spoke again, slightly embarrassed, "Although the ninjutsu of Kumogakure is your team's spoils of war, I still hope that you will hand over that ninjutsu to me so that I can copy it into the Book of Sealing Techniques."
"Of course, I won't make things difficult for you. In return, you are allowed to learn one ninjutsu from the Book of Sealing. Regardless of level!"
Hearing the Third Hokage's final addition, even Kakashi couldn't help but be slightly moved. However, remembering that it was a ninjutsu that Ishikawa had fought for, he shook his head. "I'll have to ask Ishikawa first. If he's willing, I'm willing to vouch for him to exchange a ninjutsu from the Scroll of Seals."
"Are you serious, Kakashi?" The Third Hokage's expression turned serious upon hearing this. Although he already knew about Ishikawa's outstanding performance from Kakashi, he also somewhat approved of the boy.
However, since this concerns the sealed book, we must treat it with utmost care!
"I vouch for Ishikawa in the name of Konoha Jonin, Hatake Kakashi." Kakashi replied without hesitation, his expression serious and unwavering.
If such a disciple cannot be trusted, then who can be trusted!
"Alright, bring him to see me tomorrow." Seeing Kakashi's stance, the Third Hokage nodded in agreement without hesitation.
If the little guy truly possesses exceptional talent, he wouldn't mind giving Konoha another commoner genius. Especially since Ishikawa is his disciple's grand-disciple...
While Kakashi was advocating for Ishikawa's interests, Ishikawa lay in bed staring at a overflowing box of money with a greedy expression. o(^▽^)o
“After deducting the 20,000 taels given to Taro and Jiro, plus the 8,000 taels from the bandit suppression and the 2,000 taels for the C-level reward, I now have 290,000 taels! If I add the possible A-level mission reward tomorrow, I will have at least 300,000 taels.”
"Hehehe, buddy, I'm going to arm myself tomorrow. First, I'll buy a hundred explosive tags to calm my nerves! Then I'll stock up on ninja-specific mana and health recovery potions, soldier rations, and health pills. Hmm, and I'll also buy some weapons and a ninja set..."
After indulging in pleasant daydreams for a while, Ishikawa finally turned his gaze to the two scrolls next to the money box.
One is the Thousand Hands Strength given to him by Tsunade, and the other is the Raikage's Lightning Release Armor.
"The so-called Thousand-Armed Strength is actually a technique of precisely controlling chakra and then unleashing it in an instant. It sounds easy, but it's no easier than practicing the one-handed Rasengan."
"As for the Lightning Release Armor, it covers the entire body, including the nervous system, with lightning-attribute chakra to activate cells and comprehensively enhance attack speed and defense. It looks light and easy, but you have to be able to change the nature of lightning to use it even if you have to."
"Heh, these two techniques are powerful, and combining them is like adding wings to a tiger! But the difficulty of training them also increases exponentially, requiring an incredibly strong physique and a terrifying amount of chakra. I've practically brought back two living fathers..."
He chuckled to himself silently, but the fervor in Ishikawa's eyes did not diminish in the slightest; on the contrary, it grew even more intense.
The worst thing in life is not not trying, but aimlessly wasting your time without a clear direction!
"So, in order to be able to do whatever I want in the future, I have to fight for it!!" With full of enthusiasm, Ishikawa shouted the slogan, put away the scroll and money box, lay down on the bed, and went straight to sleep.
Yeah, just sleeping!
In order to have enough energy to cultivate at night, he had to conserve his energy.
Time passed slowly as Ishikawa slept soundly and the sky outside the window changed color...
Night fell silently once again in Ishikawa's hazy sleep!
"Ishikawa??" The moment the girl, who had materialized from the void, appeared, a soft snoring sound reached my ears.
With a delighted smile, the girl rushed forward to greet him! But before she could even speak, her eyes were drawn to the bandaged wound on Ishikawa's chest, and her eyebrows furrowed slightly.
"Is this... an injury?" the girl murmured, gently cutting open the gauze, her hands forming a seal, and then she pressed the gauze against the wound, her hands glowing with green light.
"Mmm...so comfortable..."
In his sleep, Ishikawa suddenly felt a tingling, cool sensation in his chest, and the pain that had been like mosquito bites disappeared!
"No, this isn't a dream." Suddenly, Ishikawa realized something and opened his eyes. The next moment, a pretty, youthful, and sunny girl's face appeared before him!
"Miss Lin, it really is you."
"Ishikawa, isn't it a peaceful time where you are? How come a genin would get such a serious injury on a mission?" Nohara Rin nodded slightly, then asked curiously.
"An accident! We accidentally encountered a Jonin." Ishikawa said succinctly, then gave a wry smile. "So I want to learn the Healing Palm Technique as soon as possible, so that I can be more secure when facing danger in the future."
Ishikawa had no intention of telling Nohara Rin about what happened during this mission. There was no need, and it was pointless!
"Jonin!!" Nohara Rin exclaimed in surprise upon hearing that Ishikawa had encountered a Jonin, then suddenly realized what was going on.
If it were a Jonin, this injury wouldn't be anything.
"You've grasped the theory of the Immortal Palm Technique these past few days, so let's start practicing tomorrow night! Remember to prepare a few small animals beforehand."
“Okay, no problem.” Ishikawa was overjoyed and nodded with a smile.
The training of Healing Palm Technique is equivalent to the training of chakra control skills; once he masters this, learning Super Strength will be easier. As for Lightning Release Armor? Training this technique will obviously require using a doorknob as a cheat code!
"By the way, we received Minato-sensei's application for the Chunin Exams today. He might not be back for a few days, so I wanted to let you know in advance."
"The Chunin Exams?" Ishikawa blurted out instinctively upon hearing Rin Nohara's words. So, Rin is finally going to become a Chunin?!
"What? Do you know about our Chunin Exams this time?" Nohara Rin asked worriedly when she saw Ishikawa's gaze wandering.
Could it be that something unexpected has happened?
"Uh, no." Ishikawa quickly shook his head, then smiled. "I just thought you'd be promoted to Chunin this time, so I'm happy for you in advance."
"I'm going to be promoted to Chunin? Really?!" Upon hearing this good news, Nohara Rin's pretty face changed and she exclaimed in surprise.
“Of course, I heard it from Shizune-nee.” Ishikawa nodded with certainty, and the name he uttered made Nohara Rin’s gaze sharpen.
"Mute? You know Mute?!"
"There's no other way. To get information about you, I had to go to your fellow ninjas from the same period. Kakashi-sensei isn't so easy to talk to." Ishikawa shrugged, feigning nonchalance, which immediately dampened Nohara Rin's cheerful mood.
"Kakashi..." Thinking of how their deaths had turned Kakashi into this state, Rin wished she could take Minato and Obito to find young Kakashi.
But she can't!
She cannot change the future for her own selfish desires and cause turmoil in the world Ishikawa lives in.
"By the way, I've already learned from Shizune-nee about your and Obito's sacrifice. Rin-san, do you want to know now?" Looking at the dejected Nohara Rin, Ishikawa's tone suddenly changed like a thunderclap!
"What?!" Nohara Rin gasped for breath, not expecting Ishikawa to find out the information she most wanted to know so quickly.
Without hesitation, Nohara Rin bit her lip and nodded heavily...