Hokage: I will never go offline

Gradually into the night.

With continuous training, Neji and Kakashi's respective time and space ninjutsu continued to improve.

"Boom boom"...

In the forest in the distance, another huge tree fell down.

"This is enough. Although it consumes a lot of chakra, it has already greatly improved." Kakashi was panting, already dripping with sweat.

But Ning Ci seemed relatively relaxed, and said with a light smile: "The next step is to discuss your compensation."

"Huh?" Kakashi blinked.

"For your majestic power, how many trees of our Hyuga clan have been twisted, you should settle this account, right? Mr. Kakashi~"

"..."

Kakashi swallowed.

"What about Neji?"

Ino, who had been watching in shock, came over.

"Combined with space-time ninjutsu, wouldn't your taijutsu be improved?" Ino asked.

Neji didn't answer, but looked at Kakashi.

Kakashi explained: "Ningji's taijutsu is already at its peak. That kind of fast-moving space-time ninjutsu should not be used to cooperate with soft fist?"

Ning Ci nodded slightly: "Ms. Kakashi is still very strong, and you discovered it so quickly."

Kakashi also hooked the corner of his mouth: "After all, I have seen your actual combat several times with my own eyes. Although your soft fist needs to get close to the opponent quickly, just like Xiao Li's Taijutsu, the strength of the soft fist is also very important. Something. If combined with time-space ninjutsu, it will be difficult for Hinata-ryu's taijutsu to exert its original advantages, so what is your plan, Neji?"

Ino suddenly realized this time, and she took the lead to say: "I understand, is it to practice the swordsmanship that Neji said now? The swordsmanship of the Warring States Period, the samurai sword was greatly popularized, and gradually evolved into the current swordsmanship... "

"fencing?"

Kakashi frowned slightly.

Ning Ci nodded and said, "This is also done to make up for Bai Yan's weakness."

Kakashi was very puzzled, and asked: "Is there any weakness in Baiyan? I always feel that watching your actual combat, you give me the feeling that you are invincible."

Ning Ci smiled wryly, shook his head and said, "How is that possible? Baiyan's soft fist and ninjutsu are both Chakra-based taijutsu. In other words, Baiyan's taijutsu is close to ninjutsu. This kind of taijutsu It is a deadly threat to ninjas or enemies who rely on chakra."

"Yes, that's it. The Hyuga clan has been known to the entire ninja world for thousands of years, and is known as one of the strongest clans in Konoha." Kakashi said.

Ning Ci changed the topic: "But what if the opponent is not a ninja? What if the opponent's attack or defense method is against Chakra at all?"

"Not relying on Chakra? It's a little hard to understand." Kakashi found it unbelievable.

But Neji did not explain, because it is really difficult for Kakashi to understand now.

But it's not the case for Neji. Neji knows most of the secrets of the ninja world.

For example, the principle of the Bamen Dunjia, or the ninja swords of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, and the ninja tools left by the Sages of the Six Paths, those are not things that can be explained by conventional chakras. There are still many secrets in the ninja world, which is why There is no reason why Neji didn't kill Orochimaru.

To solve those puzzles, Orochimaru's help is essential.

Practicing swordsmanship, fully displaying the advantages of time and space ninjutsu, is also Neji's preparation to meet the unknown.

Ning Ci deeply understood the principles of planning for a rainy day.

"The real danger is invisible..." He stretched out his hand, looking at the chakra flowing in his palm, which was clearly visible.

Then he said slowly: "If you only stick to the enemy in front of you, then when the unknown danger comes, you will face the danger of destruction. The real invincibility is not the invincibility of ability, but the ability to predict risks. Eliminating the possibility of all deviations in the future is the real realm."

Kakashi didn't speak, he only felt deeply for the boy in front of him whose thoughts were even far beyond Hokage's.

Ino pouted, pouted, and muttered, "I don't quite understand, Ning Ci-kun..."

At this time, Kakashi suddenly remembered something and smiled.

"Then, in order to thank Neji for helping me break through the bottleneck of Kamui, the ninjutsu, let me help you solve your problem."

"how?"

"Aren't you interested in swordsmanship? It's not that there are ninjas who are good at swordsmanship in Muye Village, but those ninjas are not well known. I am very familiar with an old ninja. His swordsmanship can be described as It's top-notch. In two days, I'll take you to meet him?"

Hearing Kakashi's proposal, Neji nodded immediately.

"Okay, then there's work."

Neji happened to have a lot of confusion about stepping into the field of swordsmanship. It would be a kind of luck if Kakashi could help with this.

I thought it would take a long time to discuss how to go to the Iron Country for swordsmanship, because there are no ninjas in the Iron Country, only samurai, and swordsmanship is bound to be popular.

Kakashi's words reminded Neji that since the beginning of the establishment of the village, Konoha Village has always had the Konoha school of swordsmanship.

three days later.

On the edge of the back mountain of Muyeyin Village, in a quiet corner, this small house is located.

Kakashi took Neji and Ino and stood in front of an old man.

"This is Kosuke Maruhoshi, the old man in Konoha Village who is called Wannian Genin." Kakashi introduced.

"Hi, I'm Hyuga Neji, a junior of the Hyuga Clan, and I'm here to ask you for advice." Neji said politely.

"You, hello." Ino showed a slightly puzzled look.

Looking at Ino's puzzled expression, Kakashi explained: "Don't look at Grandpa Kosuke as just a low-level ninja, but he already has the strength of a high-level ninja! And he has much more actual combat experience than me."

"Then, why are you still just a ninja?" Ino asked doubtfully.

"Because he experienced certain things when he was young, he gave up the path of ninja, but he has been silently dedicating his strength to Konoha."

After meeting the two, Kosuke glanced at Kakashi kindly, and said, "Kakashi, I'm glad you came to see me. But you know, I don't have much expectations for Konoha anymore."

He turned his head and entered the house.

"But Kosuke-senpai, this boy from the Hyuga clan needs to ask you something, this..."

"Don't mention the Hyuga Clan to me. People from the Hyuga Clan are not worthy of deep friendship."

Gu Jie's kind face and cold attitude made them very embarrassed.

Several people looked at each other in blank dismay, helpless.

After a long time, Gu Jie's voice came from inside the room: "Forget it, it's all here, just come in."

……

"You mean, Neji looks like an old friend of yours?" Kakashi asked doubtfully.

Gu Jie raised his eyes and stared straight at Ning Ci's face. After a long time, he let out a breath and said, "It's not just a resemblance, it's almost like it was carved out of a mold. But he can't have descendants, I can Be sure of it."

"You know the seniors of the Hyuga clan? If that's the case, why are you still so hostile to the Hyuga clan?" Neji was very curious this time.

The strength of Maruyoshi Kosuke will not be higher than that of the elite Jonin. Neji doesn't have much thought about his strength, but he is already sixty years old, and his experience and experience are much higher than that of everyone present.

Gu Jie was stopped by Ning Ci.

After pondering for a long time, he began to talk about his past.

"That was nearly 50 years ago. At that time, you boys were not born yet..."

"There was a very powerful ninja from the Hyuga clan. At that time, he was probably two years older than Neji, right? He looked 17 years old."

"As a genius of the Hyuga Clan, he is extremely talented, almost an all-round ninja. And he has shown great kindness to me. His name is Hyuga Tennin."