Chapter 17 You Can Say What You Like, But I'm Not Admitting It Anyway

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Heiichi Yamanaka, who had narrowly escaped disaster, felt like a whole new person.

For the first time, Chiyama Gekko took a new look at him.

This guy was such a blabbermouth. He just wouldn't stop yapping all the way.

If it weren't for the fact that they were on the same side, he really would've liked to poison him mute with phosphorus powder.

Believe him, he was capable of it.

They took a detour from the Land of Hot Water to the Land of Rice Fields.

Chiyama Gekko's tense nerves finally relaxed the moment they entered the territory of the Land of Rice Fields.

The rest of the journey would be much easier.

The Land of Rice Fields was the future site for Otogakure's stationing. But at this time, the Land of Rice Fields was still just as it was.

After all, Orochimaru was still doing research in Konoha.

Speaking of Orochimaru, Chiyama Gekko couldn't help feeling a bit excited.

He was the most amazing researcher in the Hokage world. Given the chance, he had to go and take a walk around his laboratory.

See if he could sneak off with some good stuff.

Once an idea like this pops up, it's like a flood with the sluice gates open, unstoppable.

Chiyama Gekko and Heiichi Yamanaka didn't linger in the Land of Rice Fields.

They simply passed through the southern part of the Land of Rice Fields and entered their own territory.

It was three days later that they stepped through the gates of Konoha Village again.

Originally, Chiyama Gekko could have used the Flying Thunder God Technique to return directly. But with Heiichi Yamanaka tagging along, the chakra consumption of using the Flying Thunder God Technique when flying alone and when flying with someone was completely different.

When flying alone, it only consumed 5% of his chakra each time. But when flying with someone, it would consume 15% of his chakra each time.

Only a fool would use the Flying Thunder God Technique for traveling.

In the Hokage's office, Chiyama Gekko and Heiichi Yamanaka, looking travel-worn, stood in front of the Hokage and finished reporting what had happened in the Cloud Hidden Village.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was extremely ugly, and so was Sakumo Hatake's.

Although they had guessed that the Cloud Hidden Village would take action, they never expected the other side's actions to be so quick and targeted.

"You did a great job on this mission. The sacrifices of Mizuno Kawakami and Hiroshin Yoshimori were worthwhile. The village will remember their contributions."

"Heiichi, you go and rest first. Chiyama, you stay."

Chiyama Gekko: Knew I couldn't get away.

Just now when Heiichi Yamanaka was reporting, he directly spilled the beans about Chiyama Gekko knowing the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Of course, it wasn't his fault. After all, the opponent was Ai, the son of the Third Raikage. Such an important matter couldn't be left unreported.

When only Hiruzen Sarutobi, Sakumo Hatake, and Chiyama Gekko were left in the room, the Lord Hokage spoke.

"Damn brat, where'd you learn the Flying Thunder God Technique!"

Feeling the puzzled looks from his two superiors, Chiyama Gekko was extremely helpless.

If he could, he really didn't want to reveal this.

"That's just how I learned it. I'm extremely talented, and besides, the Second Hokage visited me in a dream."

"And then I just picked it up."

Looking at Chiyama Gekko's sincere face, the two old-timers were almost laughing out of anger.

"Kid Chiyama, even if you don't say anything, I know."

"The Scroll of Seals was tampered with before, and I haven't been able to find the culprit."

"Now I get it. So you sneaked in with the Touton technique."

"Tell me, apart from the Flying Thunder God Technique, what other forbidden ninjutsu have you secretly learned?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a puff of his pipe, looking extremely confident, as if he had Chiyama Gekko right where he wanted him.

"No way, Lord Hokage. How could I possibly take a peek at something as precious as the Scroll of Seals?"

"At most, I just sneak a peek at the ladies' graceful figures to help stock up Jiraiya-sama's material library."

Humph, as long as he didn't admit it, no one could say that he had taken a peek at the Scroll of Seals.

"It doesn't matter if you don't admit it. Given that you've learned the Flying Thunder God Technique, you are now an elite ninja in the village."

"I hope you can live up to this responsibility and carry on the Will of Fire."

Chiyama Gekko: What the hell! Why did I just get promoted!

Looking at Chiyama Gekko with a twitching mouth corner, Hiruzen Sarutobi was in a great mood.

After all, there were too few people who could learn Space-time ninjutsu. Besides Chiyama Gekko in front of him, only Minato Namikaze had just grasped the essence of it.

New Strength for Konoha. Not bad.

"Alright, you can go back and get some rest."

Without giving Chiyama Gekko a chance, Hiruzen Sarutobi directly told him to scram.

After Chiyama Gekko left, Hiruzen Sarutobi lit his pipe once more.

As the smoke wafted up, he asked,

"What's your take on this, Sakumo Hatake?"

Sakumo Hatake had been keeping an eye on Chiyama Gekko since he entered the door.

Based on his years of experience, he was sure that this brat was definitely holding back.

"He must have secretly learned the Flying Thunder God Technique. But since he's already mastered it, and this time he used this technique to rescue his companions from danger, it can be considered making up for his mistakes with his merits."

"Now is a sensitive period. Having a ninja like him, who is proficient in Concealment and Space-time ninjutsu, is very crucial for the battle situation."

"And he's different from Minato Namikaze. His offensive capabilities are too weak."

"Judging from the battle situation, he only killed the sensory ninja on the other side."

"In my opinion, he prioritized escape. Only by killing the sensory ninja on the other side could he evacuate quickly."

"This brat has some skills, but he's too timid in battle."

As Sakumo Hatake was speaking, a spark of fighting spirit flashed in his eyes.

Ai, the son of the Third Raikage? He kind of felt like having a fight with him.

Using Lightning Release ninjutsu as well, his ninjato hadn't been drawn for a long time.

"Sigh, currently, with a major battle on the horizon, every bit of Strength matters."

"But this damned brat actually secretly took a peek at the Scroll of Seals relying on his Kekkei Genkai."

"Humph! Couldn't he just complete the mission to earn the chance to learn? It really pisses me off."

What Hiruzen Sarutobi was angry about was Chiyama Gekko's stealing behavior, and most importantly, his Kekkei Genkai.

"Who knows if this damned brat will do it again."

Hearing this, Sakumo Hatake beside him also let out a chuckle.

Indeed, having such a natural Kekkei Genkai, but actually using it for peeping. If this got out, it would be really embarrassing.

Chiyama Gekko: Embarrassing? So what? As long as it works!

"Sakumo Hatake, what do you think of assigning him to Anbu?"

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"We can't just let such a promising young talent slip away like this."

Hiruzen Sarutobi had a complicated mix of affection and annoyance for Chiyama Gekkō.

"I'm afraid that won't do. His personality isn't a good fit for the Anbu. The Anbu is all about killing. Just look at him, where does he fit in?"

"Then let him tag along with Orochimaru. With Orochimaru keeping an eye on him, maybe it'll change his personality."

This idea actually won the approval of Sakumo Hatake.

After all, Orochimaru was still fairly obedient during this period.

Of course, this was just a facade. Secretly, he had already struck up a relationship with Tanzō.

After the discussion, Sakumo Hatake didn't waste any more time. He tendered his resignation and left.

After all, he still had a lot of things to do. Especially at this time, it was crucial to prevent the Cloud Hidden Village from launching a surprise attack.

Left alone, Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly made his way to the window. Gazing at the village scenery outside the window, he let out a heavy sigh.

 "These are turbulent times."

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