Chapter 16: The Man Written in the Ninja Academy Textbook
Can dozens of Chunin be afraid of a mere Genin?
Of course not.
It's just that no one is willing to be the first to charge.
After all, whoever goes first will have to face the explosion of the explosive tags.
Seeing this group of timid subordinates, Gai Ikari had no choice but to step forward.
"You think you can escape, little brat?"
Looking up at Hanako, Gai Ikari's tone was icy.
This brat was only faster. From the beginning of the pursuit until now, the other side hadn't put up any resistance. The only method they had was explosive tags.
"It seems you're the leader," Hanako looked down and said calmly.
"Alright then, how about we make an agreement in good faith?" he suggested.
"An agreement in good faith?" Gai Ikari was taken aback.
Wasn't that the treaty between Konoha and Kumogakure? Did this brat also want to imitate it?
But then, he laughed.
Good faith?
He himself had no trace of good faith.
So, he might as well listen to this brat's agreement in good faith.
"You may speak," Gai Ikari said.
"Great! The content of the agreement in good faith is simple: you can only come up one by one, and I promise not to throw explosive tags," Hanako said, smiling sincerely, revealing his white teeth.
In the field.
Gai Ikari heard this and also laughed.
One by one?
Would they be picked off?
"Do I look that stupid to you?" he asked with a smile. Even the shinobi in the pit laughed.
"Has this brat gone insane?"
"Let's all rush at him and see who he can blow up!"
"Yeah, even if we get blown up, at most we'll be injured. It's not that easy to die."
"Gai Ikari, let's charge together!"
With the shouts of the other shinobi, Gai Ikari's smile grew wider.
This brat was truly foolish. He had successfully united his subordinates.
"Follow my command, charge together!"
"Yes!"
With Gai Ikari's order.
Dozens of shinobi leaped and jumped up towards the edge of the pit.
"With so many people, what can you blow up?" Gai Ikari had a triumphant expression as he followed his subordinates and charged up.
But in the next moment!
Just as they jumped out of the pit, before their feet even touched the ground, they saw a row of burning explosive tags on the ground next to the pit.
They were about to explode.
Everyone's faces turned green.
"Oh shit!"
"We've been tricked, damn it!"
"It's over, I didn't find a foothold."
"That brat had already set up explosive tags."
At this moment, they regretted it deeply.
It was all Gai Ikari's fault. Why the hell did he say they should charge together? It was basically a group suicide!
Of course.
Not all the shinobi were without a foothold.
Those who jumped a little later found a way.
For example, pulling the person in front of them.
That way, at least there was cover.
Boom!
Explosions rang out, deafeningly loud.
The tremendous force of the explosions tore apart many shinobi, limbs flying everywhere.
Jumping onto a tree, Hanako mourned for this group of pursuers for a second.
"Ah, I said it was an agreement in good faith. You violated the agreement and got blown up. It's not my fault."
After a moment of reflection, he disappeared into the forest.
It was time to return to the village.
If he kept running like this, he would end up in the Land of Waves.
Two days later.
Team 9 returned to Konoha.
Hokage's office.
After listening to Kusahina's mission report, the Third Hokage was filled with emotion.
"Although Hanako is a Genin, he possesses a strong will of fire. He sacrificed himself, illuminating others and revealing the true meaning of the will of fire to everyone."
"This is the pride of a ninja!"
"His spirit deserves to be publicized and promoted!"
With the Third Hokage's verdict, Hanako's deeds as a straggler were officially included as a vivid lesson in the ninja academy textbooks.
What's wrong with being a straggler?
A straggler can still single-handedly lead dozens of Chunin enemies, sacrificing themselves and achieving great success in the mission.
This not only inspires other Genin, but also demonstrates a fearless spirit of dedication.
If Hanako knew about this, he would definitely make the following remarks.
"[Genin, learn from me and strive to be a useful cannon fodder!]"
"[Even in death, it must be valuable! Dedicate everything to Konoha!]"
"[This is the will of fire!]"
Training Grounds.
Kakashi stood in front of a stone, seemingly in mourning.
Rin wiped the stone clean and placed a lunch box on it.
Obito had somehow obtained a picture of a busty beauty and placed it there as well.
"Hanako has been included in the ninja academy textbooks."
Suddenly, Kakashi spoke.
Unfortunately, Rin didn't respond. Obito remained silent as well.
They were unaware that Hanako was not only safe and sound but had also encountered something quite extraordinary.
Within the Land of Fire.
As he circled the old yellow cow in front of him, Hanako found it hard to believe.
What a coincidence, right?
The old cow seemed to recognize Hanako and let out a few "moo" sounds.
"Fate is truly inexplicable."
Patting the old cow, Hanako jumped onto its back.
And so.
The old cow carried Hanako and leisurely walked towards the village.
Lying on the cow's back, Hanako opened his attribute panel.
Name: Hanako
Age: 12
Strength: 56 (28*2) [Jonin Level]
Constitution: 72 [Jonin Level]
Agility: 90 [Jonin Level]
Spirit: 80 [Intermediate Immunity]
Chakra Level: 298
Skills: None
Ninjutsu: None
Overall Strength Evaluation: Apprentice Genin
Glancing over the attribute panel, Hanako made up his mind.
"Just relying on these four attributes, even if I can double them and reach Kage level or even surpass it, what difference would it make?"
"Without ninjutsu or taijutsu, I'm still just a strong guy and a fast guy."
He had great strength, but he lacked technique.
He was fast, but could he be faster than space-time ninjutsu?
"So, after I return to the village this time, I need to learn a powerful ninjutsu."
"This ninjutsu should preferably have great power, a wide range, and immense destructive capabilities!"
Hanako couldn't bear the thought of being chased by dozens of people.
If he had explosive tags, he would have blown them all up no matter what.