Konoha's Destiny Twins

Although compared with the instantaneous Muji Ninjutsu per person in the later period of the original work, the one-handed seal still seems very cumbersome.

But at least in Konoha 48, when the Third Ninja War had just ended, one-handed seals were still a very rare, practical, and even handsome way of fighting.

Therefore, even if Qingshui's hand was an extremely ordinary illusion, Naraku no Jutsu, it was enough to set off a storm in the hearts of these three witnesses.

"Okay, you, Qingshui." Kei was really impressed by Qingshui this time, "I thought you only knew those few Muji Ninjutsu."

Although Qingshui's strength has long been different from what it used to be and he has earned the title of Shunshen Qingshui, to the little girl, Qingshui's power is as distant and unfamiliar as the stars in the sky.

She didn't master Thunder Escape, nor did she know Water Escape, and she didn't understand the complicated concepts of the instant body technique. Therefore, no matter how powerful those techniques seemed, they could only be used as conversation pieces and could not be converted into her own strength.

But the one-hand seal is different. It is a very practical move. Since Qingshui can improve an ordinary D-level illusion into a ninjutsu that can be released by one-hand seal, what about other techniques?

For example, a C-level ninjutsu, a B-level ninjutsu or even a powerful A-level ninjutsu? !

If she could suddenly form a seal with one hand and release a powerful A-level ninjutsu while entangled with the enemy during the battle, then I'm afraid any enemy would hate it, right? !

"It is too difficult to develop Muji Ninjutsu." Qingshui shook his head helplessly, "Relatively speaking, it is more practical to form a seal with one hand."

Thanks to Byakugan's help, his full understanding and practice of the chakra points throughout his body, and his study of the principles of ninjutsu itself, after so many years of accumulation, Qing Shui finally figured out the trick to forming seals with one hand. , and then successfully opened the door to this new world.

After a brief shock, Mikoto analyzed it from the perspective of a jounin: "The effect of the Narakumi no Jutsu just now should be weaker than what you usually use, Shimizu, right?"

"Well, yes." Qing Shui admitted frankly.

"Chakra is also being used up more, isn't it?"

"Yes."

This is not surprising, because Qingshui has only just started on the road to one-handed seal formation.

He does not have the destiny to reach the sky in one step, but he can rely on his own efforts and research to gradually complete the one-hand seal technique.

"But even so, it's amazing." As a jounin, Mikoto is well aware of the suddenness and concealment of performing magic.

Undoubtedly, the one-hand seal has both of these characteristics.

Compared with the huge results it can achieve, those temporary shortcomings seem insignificant.

Kei also had the same idea, so the girl became more and more excited as she thought about it, and said excitedly: "Since Qingshui, you can simplify this D-level illusion, then other techniques, such as those fire escape ninjutsu, can also be used to form seals with one hand?"

"There are not many improved techniques at present." Shimizu saw Megumi's expression darkening for a moment, so he immediately added, "But I have roughly mastered the trick of one-handed seal formation, and it is not that difficult to improve other techniques."

However, the actual situation is that although it is not impossible for Qingshui today to improve a jutsu into a ninjutsu that can be released through one-hand seals, this success is based on countless efforts and hard work.

Because this improvement process is really quite complicated.

"Really?" Hui suddenly turned cloudy.

"of course it's true."

"Then can all my future fire escape ninjutsu be performed through one-hand seals?"

"……no problem."

"Okay!" The girl said. The clouds have turned sunny.

At this time, Itachi was quietly listening to several adults taking turns to speak. The young and immature boy only had one thought in his mind: I really hope that April-senpai can teach me more one-handed seal ninjutsu...

Suddenly, the originally lively atmosphere suddenly turned cold.

Because a white-haired ANBU ninja appeared in front of several people.

The Uchiha clan has never been very welcoming to Konoha ANBU, especially high-ranking Uchiha people like Mikoto who fully understand the original intention of establishing ANBU.

"April-senpai," the ANBU ninja said, but his specific age couldn't be heard from the dull voice.

"it's me."

"Please come with me."

"can."

Mikoto frowned slightly and asked, "Does the Sandaime Hokage have something important to do?"

"Sorry, confidential mission, no comment." Anbu replied coldly.

Several people were not surprised by this cold answer, because ANBU has always been synonymous with ruthlessness and mystery.

Mikoto just felt a little unwilling to accept this ANBU's sudden visit, because this was a hard-earned opportunity...

Then, after a brief explanation, Shimizu left the Uchiha mansion with the ANBU.

……

In a secluded forest, the white-haired ANBU who was leading the way suddenly stopped moving forward.

"Senior April, did you recognize me?"

"I can't even recognize you, so how can I get along?"

The ANBU ninja immediately took off his mask, and the person who came turned out to be Kakashi.

"Did I reveal a flaw somewhere?"

"You first have to change your hairstyle, and of course your hair color also needs to be changed." Although there are many people with white hair in the village, they are not many.

With this height and build, this unusual hair color, and this unexpected timing, who else could it be if it wasn't Kakashi?

Hearing this reply, Kakashi's cheek twitched unnaturally a few times. Doesn't this mean that all his previous efforts were in vain?

Then the young man coughed a few times and said with emotion: "Senior April, I haven't seen you for a long time."

"Yes, it's been a long time." Qing Shui also sighed slightly.

Although Shimizu had already met Kakashi before, it was not in the identity of Yuki Shimizu after all.

"It's not too late to reminisce about old times in the future... By the way, how did you find me?"

"Senior, don't you know? The news of your appearance has already spread throughout the village."

After all, Qingshui is really famous in Konoha Village. In fact, as soon as he appeared on the streets of Konoha, he was already spread throughout half of Konoha Village.

The ANBU was even more sensitive to this kind of information, so Kakashi knew Shimizu's destination after just a little inquiry.

"Then why did you come to see me specially?"

Kakashi immediately said seriously: "A letter from Obito, Takigakure has arrived."

……

Valley of the End.

The two huge stone statues of Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama stood facing each other, and the huge waterfall continued to bombard the river below the valley with an ear-splitting roar.

Coming to this place again, Qing Shui found that the sea of ​​wood escape created by Bai Jue A Fei was still standing alone at the bottom of this valley. Everything was just like the scene before he fell into coma.

"At that time, the village discussed whether to clear this sea of ​​​​forests due to the arrival of the sea of ​​trees." Kakashi explained the whole story here, "But the Sandaime Hokage thought it was better to keep it."

"He said that this way we can remember our past failures and enable us to better inherit the will of fire."

This kind of statement that smells like sour brainwashing really sounds like what the Sandaime Hokage said.

Qing Shui smiled at this: "That's right."

"By the way, April-senpai, is the Takigakure ninja named Kakuzu you mentioned last time really that powerful?"

It is easy to understand that Kakashi would be concerned about this issue, because he has not forgotten that he needs to have a battle with Kakuzu to show the power of Night and make him have no resistance to joining Night.

After all, this is related to whether he can successfully join Ye and become a formal member.

Regarding Kakuzu's strength, judging from the initial rendering of the original work, he can fight the first generation Hokage without dying. An old monster who has lived for nearly a hundred years has no reason to be weak.

However, in fact, the performance of the immortal man who claimed to have fought against the First Hokage was quite different from expectations.

Then until Qingshui personally fought with him a few years ago...

Kakuzu is really not weak.

With abundant chakra, almost immortal life for ordinary ninjas, and the seamless cooperation of Five Elements Ninjutsu and secret techniques, how many people can withstand this kind of attack? !

Even Kakashi today would have a hard time facing Kakuzu alone. After all, the amount of chakra between the two of them is not at the same level.

Objectively speaking, even if Kakashi explodes, he will not escape the fate of being killed.

"It's a bit tricky, but with your strength, you can still handle it." After all, Qing Shui is here to watch.

In the past, Shimizu had to devise tricks to win when dealing with Kakuzu, but now, as long as he relies on the huge map cannon with unlimited chakra content, Kakuzu's few lives will inevitably be consumed at that moment.

But Kakashi was still a little worried... His eyes were a little uncertain: "Senior, as you said last time, he fought against the First Hokage, and he also had his shuriken..."

"Huh? What happened to the shuriken?"

"...Eight hundred miles?" Kakashi reminded in a low voice.

It turns out that Kakashi, the kid, was afraid that standing here would be pierced by a shuriken from Kakuzu eight hundred miles away.

"Ahem... don't worry, I have a way to deal with his eight hundred miles of shuriken."

After hearing the affirmative answer given by Qingshui, Kakashi calmed down a little.

However, the sudden sound that followed made his hair stand on end.

"I didn't expect that after so many years, I would see this familiar forehead protector again."

Takigakure S-class rebel Ninja Kakuzu!

I saw him walking out from behind a big tree and coming to the two of them.

"I heard you were looking for me."

Seeing the other party's appearance of not caring about ambushes or traps made Qing Shui curious: "Indeed, we are looking for you."

"But you are quite brave, and you are really not afraid of us ambushing you."

"The people who would ambush me would not know my black market contact information."

"I see..." Qingshui had to thank Kakuzu for his trust back then.

"Then let's be honest about your purpose." Kakuzu's tone gradually became lower, "I don't want this to make me go to the Fire Country, only to have disappointing results in the end."

"My name is April Qingshui, one of Ye's top executives. I wonder if you still remember me..."

"It's about [-] million taels."

Well, obviously Kakuzu may have forgotten that original meeting.

But whether it was an illusion or not, Qingshui seemed to feel Kakuzu's excitement and excitement.

Also, why has the price of his reward on the black market increased again? !

"Then regardless of the past... I, April Shimizu, sincerely invite you, Takigakure's Rebel Ninja Kakuzu, to join us at night."

"The bounty is six hundred million taels. I have never taken on such a big order."

"I called you here, not to discuss how much my head is worth." Qing Shui frowned.

It seemed that not only did Kakuzu not take him seriously at all, he didn't even care about Konoha's attitude.

You must know that the Longyin rebel ninja are all in Konoha ANBU, and they are also on the blacklist.

"So you want me to join Ye?" Kakuzu raised his finger and pointed at Qingshui and said, "Then let's have a fight. If you beat me, I will think about it; if I beat you, then your head will be Lend me one."

"No problem." Qingshui agreed readily. He didn't think he would lose at all. He pointed at Kakashi and said, "But the ones who fight on my behalf are our peripheral members of the night."

"Anyone can take part." Kakuzu couldn't wait anymore. Looking at Kakashi's immature look, he was just a brat. It was obvious that he didn't think he would lose at all, "As long as it represents your will."

"Besides, don't even think about denying it." Kakuzu's words contained a hint of threat, "Otherwise, even the First Hokage won't be able to protect you."

"I know how powerful you are with a shuriken from eight hundred miles away."

"...What do you mean?" Jiaodu was a little confused.

"You can slowly understand the specific meaning by yourself." After saying this, Qingshui leaned back, leaving enough space for Kakashi to start the battle.

"Young man, just give yourself a chance to fire with all your strength."

"I will definitely not let down the expectations of my seniors!"