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Kitazawa took a deep breath and said.
Fortunately, besides him, there is another excellent medical ninja here, Kabuto Yakushi.
The two began the surgery.
Time passed slowly.
"Alright, he's out of danger."
Kitazawa stood up, exhaled, and said.
Yuhi Kurenai quickly stepped forward to wipe his sweat.
"..."
Sarutobi Asuma's lips twitched involuntarily.
Although he has let go of it, it won't be so quick for him to become indifferent to it.
However, Kitazawa is indeed formidable.
Only a medical ninja Jonin could have performed that surgery so well.
"Kitazawa".
After waiting a moment, Sarutobi Asuma said, "Thanks to your help this time, otherwise, Saito would definitely have died."
More than just the Western Capital.
In the original work, only Kazuma, Chiriku, and Sarutobi Asuma survived this rebellion of the Guardian Shinobi.
"Small things."
Kitazawa watched as the task progress bar moved forward another step and immediately laughed.
He has already completed six highly complex surgeries, and is only three more away from obtaining that forbidden medical technique.
"I'm really sorry to have taken up so much of your time this time."
Sarutobi Asuma said in a deep voice, "If your mission is not completed because of this, I will go and explain the situation to the old man."
Kitazawa and Kurenai had told him before that they were on a mission and were just passing through the metropolis of the Land of Fire.
"Actually, our mission is already complete."
After a moment's thought, Kitazawa decided to tell Sarutobi Asuma the truth.
After spending the last few days with him, he felt that this Sarutobi Asuma was no different from the Sarutobi Asuma in the original work.
In terms of personality, it means no longer being rebellious, but becoming mature and stable.
"We are here on the orders of the Hokage to help you end the Rebellion of the Guardian Shinobi."
Kitazawa spoke the truth.
"..."
Sarutobi Asuma stood there, stunned.
A complex mix of emotions welled up inside me.
"No matter what, thank you all."
Sarutobi Asuma took a deep breath and said.
"Are you coming back with us?"
Kitazawa extended the invitation and asked.
"After this incident, the lord probably won't trust me anymore."
Sarutobi Asuma thought for a moment and said, "You guys go back to the village first. I'll resign and go back after I've finished dealing with things."
He stood firmly on the Hokage's side during this rebellion of the Protector Shinobi, becoming a so-called Kage supporter.
This will undoubtedly plant a seed of doubt in the mind of the daimyo of the Land of Fire.
"Well."
Seeing this, Kitazawa said nothing more.
He summoned three people, including Yakushi Kabuto, and left the palace with Kurenai Yuhi.
As for Kazuma's body, he was handed over to Sarutobi Asuma to handle.
The next afternoon.
Kitazawa and the others returned to Konoha Village.
They did not stay overnight in the Fire Kingdom's metropolis, but instead traveled through the night.
After all, a week has already been wasted.
Kitazawa's winter break training has just begun, and half of the winter break has already passed.
And there was another very important thing happening these past two days: Tsunade's treatment for hemophobia.
"You guys go back and rest first. Meet at the school's training ground tomorrow morning."
Kitazawa looked at Kabuto and the other two and spoke.
"Yes, Kitazawa-sensei."
The three, including Yakushi Kabuto, answered in unison.
They had been away for a week and were eager to return home. Now, having received instructions from Kitazawa, they hurriedly left.
"Red, are you coming with me to see the Hokage, or should we go home first?"
Kitazawa turned to look at Kurenai and asked.
After traveling for most of the day, her beautiful face showed signs of fatigue.
"I'm going home first."
Kurenai Yuhi thought for a moment and said, "This is your team's mission, so it's more appropriate for you to go see the Hokage."
"Well."
Kitazawa lowered his head, bit her lip, and said, "Wait for me."
"Ah."
Kurenai licked her lips and smiled.
Hokage Building.
Kitazawa went straight to the Hokage's office.
After receiving permission, I pushed open the door and went inside.
"how is the situation?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi asked the question.
When it came to Sarutobi Asuma, he was not as calm as usual.
"Mission successfully completed."
Kitazawa immediately recounted the situation.
"You did very well."
After listening, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and said.
He is flawless in every aspect, and can be described as both courageous and resourceful.
"Lord Hokage."
Kitazawa thought for a moment and said, "There is something I need to apologize for."
"what's up?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi asked, puzzled.
“I told Asma the truth.”
Kitazawa said, somewhat embarrassed.
"And what was his reaction?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze sharpened, and he asked.
"Asuma said he would soon resign as a Guardian Ninja and return to Konoha Village."
Kitazawa replied.
"Ha ha!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly burst into laughter and said, "Asuma has finally grown up!"
Kitazawa stood there with a smile on his face.
He did it on purpose.
By using this incident to increase Hiruzen Sarutobi's trust, one might even be able to snag an extra reward.
Of course, Hiruzen Sarutobi also benefited.
Knowing this will greatly improve the father-son relationship between him and Sarutobi Asuma.
"You've worked hard, Kitazawa."
Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a moment and said, "In addition, each member of your team will receive one B-rank or lower ninjutsu."
"Thank you, Lord Hokage!"
Kitazawa's eyes lit up slightly, and he quickly said.
It seems that Sarutobi Asuma's appeal to family ties worked.
Their ninja squad has four members, which means Kitazawa can receive four B-rank or lower ninjutsu.
It wasn't that he intentionally wanted to keep the rewards from Kabuto and the others, but rather that they didn't need this one ninjutsu.
The reason is that Kitazawa will teach them according to plan.
After receiving his reward of one million ryo, Kitazawa went to the ninjutsu storage room.
He looked around and fell into thought.
Now, he no longer needs to learn new ninjutsu in Fire Release and Wind Release; they are basically sufficient for his needs.
Water Release techniques are not needed for now, since he still has two A-rank Water Release techniques he hasn't learned yet.
His fewest escape techniques are lightning and earth.
They already have Lightning Release: Chidori, but they don't have a single Earth Release ninjutsu.
Kitazawa encountered Kazuma and his three subordinates, all of whom were Earth Release ninjas, during his trip to the Fire Country metropolis.
He felt that Earth Release was quite convenient in many situations, since it allowed him to use readily available materials and save a lot of chakra.
Kitazawa snapped out of his daze and chose four Earth Release ninjutsu.
Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall, Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet, Earth Release: Heart Decapitation Technique, and Earth Release: Earth Substitute.
The first one is Kakashi Hatake's commonly used Earth Release ninjutsu, which provides maximum defense.
Although Kitazawa already has Water Release: Water Formation Wall, the five elements counter each other, and having an additional Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall makes it easier to gain the upper hand.
Secondly, offensive ninjutsu, there's not much to say about that.
The third one, while also an offensive ninjutsu, is more concealed.
Its effect is to allow the caster to infiltrate underground, silently approach the target, and launch a surprise attack.
The fourth is an enhanced version of the Stand technique, using rocks or dirt as a substitute.
In the original work, Hiruzen Sarutobi used Earth Release: Earth Substitution to evade Orochimaru's Hidden Shadow Snake Hand.
These four Earth Release ninjutsu techniques are comprehensive, encompassing offense, defense, surprise attacks, and evasion.
[Current Mission: Learn four Earth Release ninjutsu within the third semester.]
[Mission Reward: Proficient-level Earth Release Chakra Nature Transformation.]
【Whether to accept? 】