Backstab!

After testing the sealing technique of Fire Nether Lock, Shuichi Hoshita shifted his attention to the Xuanbi Ancient God Seal.

  Then, as Shuichi Hoshita thought, a brilliant blue light immediately lit up between his eyebrows.

  Then, a tadpole-like talisman emerged, centered on the blue light origin on the forehead, and spread throughout the body.

  This is the original version of the Xuanbi Ancient God Seal. After it is opened, it can absorb natural energy from nature and amplify the power of fire escape.

  The current advanced version reproduces the technique on the Ame-no-Mura sword and has the ability to store natural energy.

  Unfortunately, it can only amplify fire escape, but not the power of other ninjutsu.

  But Shuichi Hoshita believes that if he continues to study, he will definitely be able to develop a natural curse seal that can amplify other ninjutsu.

  And now, he needs to make changes to the Xuanbi Ancient God Seal on his body.

  This is not difficult, and the talisman can be formed entirely by chakra.

  Therefore, the spells on his body were changing rapidly, and new spells appeared one after another, blending into the original spells.

  When the new spell was completed, the spell immediately shrank and returned to the forehead, and the originally bright blue light also disappeared.

  But Shuichi Hoshita could feel that natural energy was continuously entering the seal, and it stopped only when the natural energy inside was equal to his own chakra level, and the speed was very fast.

  "Compared with the power of nature, the power of the human body is simply not worth mentioning. No wonder Otsutsuki wants to plant trees everywhere."

  With a sigh, Shuichi Hoshita put away the two scrolls and applied the seal.

  "With the Fire Nether Lock, my ability is more comprehensive, especially with the means to subdue the tailed beasts."

  "And the new Xuanbi Ancient God Seal can increase my combat power limit."

  For Shuichi Hoshita, his strongest ability at the moment is still the fire escape ability.

  Especially in the process of developing the Fire Nether Lock, he has well integrated the power of Yin escape into the fire escape.

  This can not only increase the power of the fire escape, but also make the ability of the fire escape to change its form to a higher level.

  ...

  The 44th year of Konoha passed quickly, and the 45th year of Konoha arrived.

  Yakushi Nono spent this New Year with Shuichi Hoshita and Asuka in the orphanage.

  While Shuichi Hoshita was playing ninja games with the children in the orphanage, in the Sand Village, Ye Cang, who had returned from the battlefield, was receiving cheers and praises from the villagers as the hero of the village.

  At this moment, the supreme glory was bestowed upon him!

  While Ye Cang was receiving the cheers of the villagers, in the Kazekage Building, the top leaders of the Sand Village were holding a high-level meeting.

  "The Kirigakure has made extremely excessive demands for a ceasefire alliance. It is impossible to agree to it!"

  "But now it is difficult for the village to deal with the attacks of two villages at the same time!"

  "Why not ask Konoha for help!"

  "No, Konoha will definitely take advantage of the interests of the River Country by then, and we will become the sinners of the village and the Wind Country!"

  "Then negotiate peace with the Rock Ninja!"

  "The Third Kazekage was killed by the Rock Ninja. How can we negotiate peace with the murderer?"

  "What's more, we are about to drive the Rock Ninja out now, and we can take advantage of the situation to attack the Bird Country!" The

  old Sand Ninjas quarreled.

  As the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa did not speak immediately.

  However, Chiyo and Ebizo, the brother and sister, were not here at this time, but were stationed at the front line to prevent the Rock Ninja and the Kirigakure from launching a surprise attack.

  After arguing for a long time, many Sand Ninjas could not reach a consensus, and the first meeting ended without any results.

  ...

  Konoha 45th year, January 12.

  Shuichi Hoshita, who was working on improving the spirit transformation technique in the study, suddenly looked up and saw Sarutobi Shinnosuke appearing outside the window, taking off his mask: "Shuichi, the Third Hokage has summoned you!"

  "Understood!"

  Shuichi Hoshita nodded, packed up, and followed Sarutobi Shinnosuke to the Hokage's office.

  At this moment, there was not only Sarutobi Hiruzen, but also Mito Kado En, Utatane Koharu, and Jiraiya.

  Seeing Shuichi Hoshita coming in, Jiraiya winked at him.

  Ignoring this guy who was obsessed with women, Shuichi Hoshita politely greeted several seniors.

  Sarutobi Hiruzen then said: "Shuichi, based on the information you provided and the information collected by the Anbu from the Sand Village, it can be confirmed that the Sand Village is determined to make peace with the Mist Village."

  "So, we need to know whether the Sand Village will join forces with the Mist Village to attack us."

  "If they already have such a plan, then we can destroy their alliance to buy more preparation time for the village."

  At this time Jiraiya said: "Leave the infiltration to me!"

  "I'm very good at this."

  Mito Kado En said: "Jiraiya, you need to stay in Konoha to deal with emergencies." Sarutobi Hiruzen

  looked at Hoshita Shuichi and asked: "Shuichi, what do you think?" Hoshita

  Shuichi thought for a while and said: "Since the Sand Village wants to form an alliance with the Mist Village, it should take the initiative to send people to the Water Country at this time, right?"

  "In that case, let's do both tasks together."

  "Capture the envoy of the Sand Village, destroy their alliance, and learn the next plan of the Sand Village from the envoy."

  Utatane Koharu said: "For such an alliance, the envoy must not be a simple person, and his whereabouts should be very secretive. It may be difficult to intercept him halfway, right?"

  Hoshita Shuichi smiled and said: "Senior, in this case, let's use a stupider method."

  "Keep an eye on everyone who leaves the Sand Village!"

  Utatane Koharu was stunned for a moment: "This... can it be done?"

  As soon as she finished speaking, the Hokage's office was almost filled with Hoshita Shuichi's shadow clones.

  Then, under the gazes of several people, one of Shuichi Hoshita's shadow clones opened the window, and then his shadow clones turned into crows and hawks under the surprised gazes of Utatane Koharu and Mito Kado En, and flew out of the Hokage's office.

  But soon Mitomon En recovered as usual and said to Sarutobi Hiruzen: "In that case, Hiruzen, I think Shuichi's suggestion can be adopted, and he is the most suitable candidate for this mission."

  Utatane Koharu said: "I heard before that Shuichi is going to be promoted to Jonin, right?"

  "After completing this task, I think he can be promoted directly to Jonin!"

  Mito Kado En immediately nodded in agreement: "I think so too."

  After listening to this, Sarutobi Hiruzen said to Hoshita Shuichi: "Shuichi, this is your last task before you are promoted to Jonin!"

  Shuichi Hoshita immediately said solemnly: "Please rest assured, Lord Hokage, I will do my best to complete this task!"

  "Then, I will go to prepare!"

  Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded.

  Shuichi Hoshita immediately performed Flying Thunder God and left.

  ...

  At home, Shuichi Hoshita was packing up, but Jiraiya suddenly appeared, leaning against the door frame and said: "You seem to be very concerned about this task?"

  Shuichi Hoshita said without looking back: "If I become a Jonin before March, I will be an 11-year-old Jonin."

  "Moreover, to master the Flying Thunder God Technique, fighting is indispensable."

  After hearing Shuichi Hoshita talking about the Flying Thunder God Technique, Jiraiya pinched his chin and said, "By the way, should I continue to study the Flying Thunder God Technique? After all, I have a good talent!"

  Shuichi Hoshita couldn't help but turned back and smiled, "Jiraiya-sama, don't waste time. Some things just can't be learned. This is not something that can be solved by hard work, but by the brain!"

  Jiraiya's face turned embarrassed when he heard it, "You kid, you are so rude!"

  Shuichi Hoshita continued to pack up his things: "Everyone has their strengths. If I were to write "If it's a book, it shouldn't be as good as yours, Jiraiya-sama!"

  Jiraiya was immediately happy when he heard it, and laughed: "It seems that you still have good vision!"

  Then he said embarrassedly: "Your task should take a long time, why don't you give me some inspiration first?"

  Hoshita Shuichi resisted the urge to roll his eyes: "Jiraiya-sama, be careful or I'll tell Tsunade-sama."

  Jiraiya immediately became serious after hearing it: "Actually, I have something to do!"

  As he said that, he took off the scroll on his back and spread it on the ground: "Although your crows and the white tiger are well trained, they are always not as good as the immortals of Myoboku Mountain."

  "Come and sign a contract with Myoboku Mountain. Minato mentioned it to me when I just came back, but you know, it takes time to collect materials."

  Hoshita Shuichi didn't expect to sign a contract with Myoboku Mountain.     Sign or not?

  Of course!

  Even if the Sage Mode of Myoboku Mountain is not needed, this place is still worth exploring.

  After thanking him, Shuichi Hoshita left his chakra handprint and blood handprint on the scroll with ease.

  Jiraiya smiled and said, "Although you have Flying Thunder God, sometimes the reverse summoning technique is also very useful."

  "Summon them when you need them, you're welcome!"

  After saying that, Jiraiya put the scroll on his back, waved his hand and left in style.

  After watching Jiraiya leave, Shuichi Hoshita left a shadow clone, then carried the scroll and disappeared.

  ...

  On a mountain in the southeast of the River Country, Shuichi Hoshita suddenly appeared.

  On a large stone next to it was the Flying Thunder God mark left by the shadow clone.

  Sitting on the stone, Shuichi Hoshita looked in the direction of the Mist Ninja front-line base camp.

  Although he told Koharu Utatane that he would use a stupid method, he would not actually do so.

  Two shadow clones stared at the Sand Village, and two more shadow clones stared at the ports going out to sea.

  As long as Ye Cang appears, he cannot escape his perception.

  Of course, there may be changes, and Ye Cang will not become a victim of the Sand Village.

  But no matter who the Sand Village sends to negotiate, he can sense it.

  For Shuichi Hoshita, who has a little God's perspective, this task is relatively easy, so his mentality at the moment is relatively relaxed.

  "Just leave it to the shadow clone for the time being..."

  Shuichi Hoshita retracted his gaze, then untied the scroll, took out one of them and opened it to continue the research that was interrupted before.

  Time went by in a blink of an eye and it was February.

  Shuichi Hoshita only went back to Konoha once in the middle, and then came back to continue squatting.

  With such dedication, it is really unreasonable not to be promoted to Jonin.

  "The youngest Jonin, but there is no movement in the entry tree..."

  Shuichi Hoshita felt a little regretful. He just sat on the big rock after untied the scroll, and a memory poured into the seal of the memory palace in his mind.

  "Finally here!"

  Shuichi Hoshita stood up suddenly.

  Ye Cang appeared in the Burning Release!

  With the scroll on his back, Shuichi Hoshita leaped into the air and turned into a hawk. He screamed and flapped his wings to fight the sky, heading straight for a port in the southern part of the Wind Country.

  When he arrived outside the port, Shuichi Hoshita released his transformation technique and touched the ground with his fingers to sense again: "It is indeed Ye Cang."

  "A person... It seems that the wheel of fate has already rolled over!"

  After withdrawing his hand, Shuichi Hoshita changed his appearance and entered the port.

  However, he did not approach Ye Cang. Instead, he waited for Ye Cang to hire a boat to go out to sea. Then he left the port and found another place to go to the beach. After releasing the other shadow clones, he jumped into the water and immediately turned into a fish and swam quickly. After going

  deep into the sea, Shuichi Hoshita changed again and again, but he turned into a shark.

  This time he was more comfortable and soon caught up with the boat where Ye Cang was. He

  was hanging far away all the way. What Shuichi Hoshita did not expect was that Ye Cang changed three boats one after another, and it took three days before entering the island area under the absolute control of the Mist Ninja.

  However, this route was to go out to sea from the southeast of the Wind Country, then go east around the peninsula extending from the south of the Fire Country, and finally reach the Water Country.

  After watching Ye Cang land on the island and the ship leave, Hoshita Shuichi went ashore, then turned into a seabird and flew into the foggy island.

  ...

  The fog was lingering, and the mountains on both sides were steep. Ye Cang walked slowly.

  "Lord Ye Cang of the Burning Escape!"

  Suddenly, a clear voice sounded, and Ye Cang stopped and fixed his eyes, and then saw a voice in front of him walking out of the fog.

  This is a young ninja dressed in the uniform of the Mist Ninja, with a gentle and hearty smile on his face: "I am here to greet you!"

  "It is an honor to meet you!"

  The young Mist Ninja walked step by step to Ye Cang and said with a smile: "Anyway, it is impossible to go without a guide in such a thick fog."

  Ye Cang said: "Thank you for your hard work!"

  "But as long as we pass through this canyon, we will not be afraid of getting lost!"

  The young Mist Ninja touched the back of his head and smiled: "That's true!"

  As he said that, he had walked to the side of Ye Cang and stretched out his hand to signal: "Then, please walk in front!"

  "Yes."

  Ye Cang nodded and stepped forward immediately.

  Puff!

  Ye Cang's figure suddenly stopped and opened his eyes wide.

  Behind her, the young Mist Ninja's kunai pierced her back, and the originally gentle smile became ferocious and cruel.

  "You..."

  Ye Cang slowly turned his head: "What are you doing?"

  "The pain of my companions killed by the Sand Village..."

  The young Mist Ninja shouted: "Let you taste it too!"

  As soon as the voice fell, he pulled out his own kunai.

  Ye Cang staggered forward, and then on both sides of the canyon, Mist Ninjas appeared one after another, and a large number of shurikens flew down, nailing Ye Cang to the ground.

  But just when the Mist Ninjas were about to approach Ye Cang, a figure suddenly appeared beside Ye Cang.

  "Be careful of the enemy!"

  The Mist Ninjas shouted.

  But just when the Mist Ninjas on both sides of the canyon were about to attack, two Hoshita Shuichis who had transformed into Sand Ninjas fell from the sky.

  Wind Style - Vacuum Wave!

  The extremely sharp airflow swept over the Mist Ninjas on both sides.

  Puff puff puff! Ah ah

  ~~

  Almost splashed, screams rang out one after another, and in a blink of an eye, broken limbs and arms fell to the ground.

  "Damn it, the Sand Village has no sincerity at all!"

  "Kill this guy!"

  Several Mist Ninjas who escaped with the instant body technique shouted.

  But Hoshita Shuichi had no intention of continuing the fight. He picked up Ye Cang with one hand, and with a flash, he pinched the young Mist Ninja who stabbed Ye Cang in the back with his left hand and tried to seal and perform ninjutsu.

  With the force of his arm, the young Mist Ninja was thrown out and hit the stone wall and fainted.

  On his neck, the Flying Thunder God technique quietly appeared, and finally settled on the back of his head and turned into a lotus mark, which was covered by his hair.

  Shuichi Hoshita came quickly and left quickly.

  The Mist Ninja didn't have time to fight back, and he had already disappeared. He couldn't be caught even with perception ninjutsu.

  "Damn it!"

  "Asshole!"

  The remaining Mist Ninja looked at the broken bodies of their companions on the ground, their faces ugly and angry.

  It was supposed to be a refreshing revenge, but they didn't expect so many companions to die.

  "That guy just now... I'm afraid he's not from the Sand Village."

  The Mist Ninja who calmed down quickly realized the seriousness of the matter.

  "If it was from the Sand Village, there was no need to wait until we killed Ye Cang before appearing."

  "Is it possible that this was the behavior of someone in the Sand Ninja?"

  "No matter what, this matter must be reported to the Mizukage immediately and let the Mizukage decide!"