Talent Tree Ninja: I Can Upgrade My Abilities

After returning from the River Kingdom, after only two days of rest, Hoshita Shuichi became busy again.

Still monitoring suna and kiri.

The Suna Village and the Kiri Village are in confrontation on the surface, but in fact they are secretly planning to invade the Land of Fire.

On the other side, on the border between the Land of Wind and the Land of Birds, the Suna Village was fighting fiercely with the Iwagakure Village.

The tailed beast Jinchuriki of both sides were sent out several times, allowing Hoshita Shuichi to continue observing the cursed pattern on the one-tail Shukaku.

However, from February to March, although the Suna Village pushed the battlefield into the territory of the Land of Birds, it could no longer advance an inch, and the war with the Iwagakure Village entered a stalemate.

The intensity of the fighting between the two sides is gradually decreasing.

As time entered March, even Konoha's Genin and Chunin felt the difference.

The first thing was that a large number of tasks were delegated to the lower levels, and tasks that were originally impossible to be assigned to the Chunin teams also began to be carried out by the Chunin teams.

Some of the ninjas were on vacation, while others were busy with their missions.

This is the case with Might Gai, Kurenai Yuhi and others.

Hoshita Shuichi's 12th birthday was spent quietly in this increasingly abnormal atmosphere.

March 24th, the 45th year of Konoha.

Hoshita Shuichi, who returned to Konoha Village from the River Kingdom, came to the Hokage's office.

After Hoshita Shuichi reported the situation, Sarutobi Hiruzen said, "Shuichi, you don't need to monitor the war between the Iwagakure and the Suna Village anymore. The Root will be in charge of that."

"From now on, you will withdraw from the ANBU and serve as the captain of the jonin leading the team."

"Shuichi, what do you think about the team members?"

Hoshita Shuichi thought for a moment and said bluntly: "Hokage, I want Uchiha Shisui, plus Asuka, and Pakura as a non-staff member."

"Uchiha Shisui?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded slowly: "No problem."

"Uchiha Shisui will report to you tomorrow."

"Your next mission is to keep an eye on the Suna Village and Kiri Village coalition forces and report their movements to the front line in a timely manner!"

Hoshita Shuichi responded solemnly: "Understood!"

After leaving the Hokage Building, Hoshita Shuichi went back home, unloaded his equipment, took a nice bath, and then used the Flying Thunder God Technique to come to the Daimyo Mansion and appeared next to Pakura who was supervising the construction of the laboratory.

Pakura was no longer surprised by this and asked, "Shuichi-sama, is there something wrong with you showing up at this time?"

Hoshita Shuichi nodded: "Starting tomorrow, I will be the leader of the team, and you will be one of the extra-team members."

Under the mask, Pakura's eyes fixed: "Is the war about to break out?"

"It should be soon!"

Hoshita Shuichi said: "Leave this to the daimyo's people, you go to the river country and wait for me."

Pakura nodded slightly: "Yes, Shuichi-sama!"

After arranging Pakura, Hoshita Shuichi did not stay for long and immediately returned to Konoha.

The next day.

When Hoshita Shuichi finished his morning training and arrived at his doorstep, he saw Uchiha Shisui waiting for him in full armor.

"Shisui, you're too early!"

Hoshita Shuichi walked forward with a smile.

"team leader!"

Uchiha Shisui saluted first, then smiled and said: "After all, it's the first time you meet your new superior, so of course you should come early to avoid making a bad impression."

Hoshita Shuichi laughed and invited: "Let's have breakfast together!"

Uchiha Shisui smiled and said, "I've already eaten. I'll wait for you at the village gate!"

Hoshita Shuichi nodded and did not force it: "Okay."

Uchiha Shisui smiled, waved, and turned to leave.

Half an hour later, Yakushi Nono watched Hoshita Shuichi and Asuka leave, then went to Konoha Hospital with worry in his heart.

At the entrance of the village, after meeting up with Uchiha Shisui, the three of them left the village and headed straight for the River Country.

On the way, Hoshita Shuichi and Uchiha Shisui exchanged their experiences in illusion techniques, and Asuka occasionally interjected, and they soon became familiar with each other.

Because of the habits he developed in the Anbu, Hoshita Shuichi traveled very quickly. He only rested for half an hour and arrived at the border of the River Country at noon, where he reunited with Pakura.

When Asuka saw Pakura, she couldn't help but look at this woman with a great figure again and again.

Uchiha Shisui just glanced at him and then politely looked away.

Hoshita Shuichi introduced: "She is Scorch, and she is good at Scorch release."

Uchiha Shisui immediately introduced himself with a smile: "Hello, I'm Uchiha Shisui!"

" I'm good at instant body movement and illusion."

He had already guessed the identity of the woman in front of him. Although he was confused, he did not ask.

Asuka then smiled and said, "Hello, I'm Asuka, I'm good at sealing techniques, medical ninjutsu, and perception ninjutsu."

Pakura nodded under the mask without saying anything. Hoshita Shuichi had already said what he was going to say and even gave her a code name without her permission.

What a domineering boss!

After getting to know each other, Hoshita Shuichi said, "Our mission this time is to keep an eye on the troops of the Hidden Kiri Village and the Hidden Suna Village. Accurate intelligence shows that the Hidden Suna Village and the Hidden Kiri Village have formed an alliance and are going to join forces to attack the Land of Fire."

Asuka was shocked after hearing this: "They fought fiercely last year, right?"

Hoshita Shuichi chuckled: "They fought fiercely because of interests, and now they are forming an alliance for the same reason. The interests of the collective and the interests of the individual are different."

He glanced at Pakura beside him and continued, "Because we are on the front line, we must be extra careful."

"Besides, before they go out, they will definitely send out an elite team to eliminate or entangle our ninja team in the River Country so that we cannot send back information in time."

"Under such circumstances, they were able to advance quickly and surprise us even though we knew they were going to attack."

After hearing this, Uchiha Shisui said: "Whether it is a battle between ninjas or a large-scale ninja war, intelligence is of primary importance."

"The Fire Nation's border is too long. We can't spread out our army. Spreading out our forces like this will give them an opportunity to break through easily."

"Intelligence is particularly important at this time."

The border between the Fire Country and the River Country is too long. Currently, the troops of the Suna Village and the Kiri Village are ostensibly confronting each other in the southern part of the River Country.

Logically, the best route for them to invade the Fire Nation is to attack from the southern border, which is the closest.

And that is also the direction that Konoha is focusing on defending now, and it is a direction that must be defended.

Hoshita Hide nodded, then asked, "Shisui, how do you think they will attack?"

Uchiha Shisui thought: "Maybe they won't just attack in one direction."

"Although they have formed an alliance, they have fought each other before, so I guess they will split into two groups."

"The Hidden Kiri Village should take the shortest route and attack from the south. There is plenty of moisture here, which is more conducive to the use of water release."

"The direction of the Suna Ninja's attack is hard to predict. They will probably try their best to find a weak point in our defense, then pass through the River Country and launch a surprise attack."

After hearing this, Asuka couldn't help but ask, "Shisui, even though the Mist and Suna Ninjas can't cooperate very well, if they attack in the same direction at the same time, they will have a huge advantage in terms of manpower, right?"

"After all, we can't concentrate all our forces in the south. In a short period of time, they have a huge advantage in terms of military strength."

After hearing this, Uchiha Shisui smiled gently and said, "This is indeed a possibility."

"But there is also a very crucial issue, command!"

"They were not subordinate to each other. After the war broke out, the battlefield was in chaos and everyone was highly nervous. If they were not companions they trusted, they could not trust each other."

"As Shuichi said, the collective will and individual will are different. Although the Mist and Suna Ninjas have formed an alliance, on a personal level, there is hatred between the Sand and Mist Ninjas."

"It is obviously impossible for the Mist and Suna Ninja to have absolute mutual trust in such a short period of time."

Asuka gave a thumbs up and said, "Great!"

Uchiha Shisui smiled gently and looked at Hoshita Shuichi.

Hoshita Shuuichi said: "I agree with Shisui's point of view."

"And there is another point, which is the issue of the distribution of benefits."

"Before the attack, I'm afraid the Mist and Suna Ninjas will discuss the distribution issue, at least in the River Country. And obviously, the southern part of the River Country is the most suitable for the Hidden Kiri Village."

Uchiha Shisui and the other two couldn't help but nod their heads after hearing this.

Hoshita Shuichi: "It's easy for me to monitor the movements of the Kirigakure and Suna Village troops."

"The key is the intelligence war before they take action."

"The River Country has a long and narrow terrain. Even though I am fast, I can't stop all of their elite teams."

"Of course, the four of us can't do it. So, we are just the first filter."

"Intercept a portion of it and send the enemy's intelligence back to the rear first, so that the rear can intercept it heavily, making it difficult for the enemy to penetrate our defense line and obtain accurate intelligence."

Uchiha Shisui and the other two nodded in unison.

Hoshita Shuichi ordered: "Next, we will split into two groups. Group A, Uchiha Shisui and Shuu, will be in charge of the Mist Ninja."

"Team B, Asuka and I, will be in charge of the Suna Ninja."

The three of them responded in unison: "Understood."

Hoshita Shuichi created two shadow clones, and the shadow clones leaped up and turned into eagles and flapped their wings and flew away: "I will inform you of the movements of the Mist and Suna Ninjas in advance."

Uchiha Shisui watched Hoshita Shuichi's transformation technique and couldn't help but secretly praise it, then he formed a seal to summon a group of crows and said, "Watch the enemy, I can also help a little."

Hoshita Shuichi nodded: "Then Shisui, you will be in charge of the Mist Ninja."

Uchiha Shisui nodded, and a flock of crows took off into the sky.

The surveillance mission begins.

If it is just simple surveillance, it is relatively easy for Hoshita Shuichi. He only needs to use shadow clones to transform into different birds, especially eagles. With sharp eyesight, he can easily see the situation of the Mist and Suna Ninja camps from high altitudes.

March has passed in a flash.

Hoshita Shuichi, who returned to Konoha, received news that the Suna Ninjas once again launched a large-scale counterattack against the Iwa Ninjas.

But as soon as he returned to the River Kingdom, Asuka's voice came over: "Shuiichi, the Suna Ninja and the Mist Ninja are taking action!"

"oh?"

Hoshita Shuichi followed Asuka's hand and looked up into the air.

It turned out that the Suna Village and the Kiri Village released flying ninja beasts to drive away the flock of birds.

"It looks like he's been discovered, or is about to be discovered!"

Hoshita Shuichi chuckled.

His shadow clone often turns into a bird and travels with a flock of birds.

Asuka quickly asked, "Shuichi, are they going to go out?"

Hoshita Shuichi nodded, then smiled and said, "Then let them have a headache first!"

A battle broke out in the air.

Obviously, how could the flying ninja beasts trained by the Suna Village and the Kiri Village be a match for the ninja beast transformed by Hoshita Shuichi's shadow clone?

It might not be the case for other people, but Hoshita Shuichi does not need to make hand seals to perform ninjutsu. Even if he has no hands and only claws, it does not affect his combat effectiveness at all.

On the other side, in the woods, standing on a branch near the top of a tree, Uchiha Shisui, who was watching the battle between ninja beasts in the air, smiled: "As expected of you, Shuichi!"

Pakura, who was not far away, was also watching and thought to himself, "I'm afraid no one would have thought that the flying ninja beast was actually transformed by that guy, right?"

It is already amazing and outrageous that a ninja can use transformation techniques to turn into a bird and fly, and he can also perform ninjutsu at will, which is simply inhuman.

"Since he can perform ninjutsu in this form, it means that he doesn't even need to make hand seals to perform ninjutsu, right?"

Pakura thought of the battle between Hoshita Shuichi's shadow clone and the Third Kazekage's shadow clone. She remembered that Hoshita Shuichi needed to cast a hand seal at that time.

So, the strength is hidden?

At this moment, all the ninjas from both the Hidden Kiri Village and the Hidden Suna Village were looking at their own flying ninja beasts falling from the sky in great astonishment.

Of course, they thought that there might be ninja beasts from other villages, or Konoha Village, among these birds, which was also the purpose of their releasing the flying ninja beasts.

But I never expected that the other party would be so powerful.

"Damn it, he can actually perform wind ninjutsu!"

"When did Konoha Village have such a powerful flying ninja beast? I've never heard of it before!"

"Quick, report to Master Chiyo immediately!"

Whether it was the Suna Ninja or the Mist Ninja, they encountered setbacks at the first step.

But that obviously doesn't stop them.

Because flying ninja beasts are not omnipotent, clones are enough to confuse them.

Moreover, in the mountains and forests, the flying ninja beasts' vision will be obstructed.

So, just half an hour later, Hoshita Shuichi's shadow clone discovered that two ninja teams from the Suna Ninja and the Mist Ninja had set out one after another.

The Mist Ninja went straight to Uchiha Shisui and his group, while the Suna Ninja team headed north instead.

After receiving the information feedback from the shadow clone, Hoshita Shuichi immediately created a shadow clone to notify Uchiha Shisui and Pakura, while he took Asuka to the north.

"Captain, that ninja beast has been following us?"

Hearing his subordinates' voices, Mato looked up and then shouted, "Use the clone technique!"

The three teams immediately performed the clone technique together, creating intangible clones in an attempt to confuse the ninja beasts in the air.

But they soon discovered that it didn't work at all, as the ninja beasts above their heads accurately locked onto their bodies.

"Damn it! If only I could knock this beast down!"

A Suna Ninja cursed through the air.

Mato was very calm: "Enter the forest!"

The three Suna Ninja teams immediately changed direction and went into the forest.

However, the eyes of the eagle flying in the sky were burning with blue flames.

Thermal vision!

Still locked on!

After Mato found that he still couldn't get rid of it, he was helpless: "What a powerful ninja beast!"

"Use a physical clone!"

The three teams of Suna Ninjas immediately formed hand seals and performed ninjutsu. Some used shadow clones, some used earth clones, or water clones.

However, they soon discovered that the main body was still locked by the flying ninja beasts in the air.

This made several Suna Ninjas feel creepy.

Mato shouted, "Don't bother with him."

"It just so happens that we attract it."

Using physical clones to gather intelligence and infiltrate is the most commonly used method.

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