Chapter 161

Jiraiya became the Fifth Hokage of Konoha, marking the end of Konoha's shocking impeachment action that shook the entire ninja world.

At the same time, it also provided all those in the ninja world with different intentions a classic, successful case of successful uprising.

The turmoil of the ninja world and Konoha at this time are not greatly related because after the election of the Fifth Hokage, Konoha's internal situation has basically stabilized.

However, there are still some minor issues that need to be properly handled, such as the matter of the three clans, which is a thorny issue for many.

But all this doesn't have much to do with Kaito anymore, to be precise, Kaito has no intention of continuing to exert his influence.

The role he played and the influence he had during the entire incident is unparalleled and hard to imagine.

However, standing out too much is not completely in line with Kaito's thinking, sometimes it's important to keep a low profile.

After all, he still needs to accumulate his own strength and the strength of the entire clan.

He has always believed that individual strength is important, but if the overall strength is too weak, that can be a very troublesome matter.

In the end, as a member of a clan of uchiha, he doesn't particularly believe in the doctrine of individual heroism.

He believes more that everyone can play their own role in the right position, but such accumulation requires time.

Fortunately, the internal problems of Konoha have been resolved by him, he can wait a bit, waiting for the growth of the younger generation.

"Teacher....."

Just as Kaito was thinking, Sasuke, sweating profusely and sounding extremely weak, suddenly called out to Kaito.

The voice was very faint, but it pulled Kaito back from his thoughts, and he turned his gaze to Sasuke.

Sasuke was now panting, his entire body was soaked, but he was still struggling to stand, clearly at his limit.

Kaito looked up at the sun, today's weather was the exact opposite of the day they held the funeral for Sarutobi Hiruzen.

The scorching sun baked the earth, especially now at midday in summer, the sun was incredibly fierce.

Even Kaito was munching on a watermelon while hiding in the shade - not because he was afraid of the heat, but because he didn't want to get tanned.

While Kaito was so relaxed, Sasuke was having a hard time.

As Kaito's disciple, Sasuke actually hadn't received much instruction from him, which made Kaito decide to give him a thorough lesson.

Therefore, on this rest day, Kaito didn't report to the security department but instead pulled Sasuke and Karin out.

This action excited Sasuke, after all, Kaito, as the clan leader and the first man in the family, personally coming to instruct him was incredibly gratifying.

However, Sasuke soon couldn't be happy, because the first training project Kaito gave him was a physical assessment and training.

After all, being a ninja is a profession that requires enough physical strength, without enough stamina, one can't support long-distance running.

Chakra can indeed alleviate fatigue, but if you continuously use chakra to ease your tiredness, how are you going to fight?

In response to Kaito's requirements, Sasuke could only obediently comply, whereas the nearby Karin, who was dared not utter a word, simply did whatever Kaito instructed her to do.

As a result, after a round of training, both Sasuke and Karin were completely exhausted.

Interestingly, Karin, due to her chakra, could still persist, but Sasuke was on the brink of collapse.

He sincerely wanted to grit his teeth and continue, but his body clearly did not allow it.

"It seems you are still quite weak. Can't handle this?"

Kaito glanced at Sasuke while he continued to nibble on his watermelon and spoke calmly.

Of course, he could see that Sasuke had reached his limit. After all, Sasuke is young, and it's quite impressive that he has persisted to this point under such high temperatures.

But this level of 'impressive' is still unsatisfactory for Kaito. If it were the Sasuke from the original story, even if he didn't faint from exhaustion, he wouldn't complain and would continue training after waking up.

After all, that Sasuke was burdened with deep-seated hatred for his whole team. He had fallen into an extreme state where his heart was only left with a belief in revenge, just like a walking corpse.

This state was quite similar to Kakashi's. Perhaps it was because of this, and Sasuke's Sharingan, that Kakashi favored him in the original story.

"Now Sasuke hasn't fallen into extremity, so his mentality hasn't reached that level, which is understandable. But..."

Kaito looked up at the sun in the sky and couldn't help but sigh slightly.

Thinking back to his previous life's nuclear test subjects who silently endured thousand-degree temperatures...

Is this current temperature only around thirty-five or six degrees? And he can't handle it?

There's a huge gap between him and those nuclear test subjects from the neighboring island in his previous life, isn't there?

"Alright, rest for ten minutes. I have a rough idea of your basic conditions."

Although Kaito really wanted to say that they have a lot in common and could learn from each other, he ultimately let Sasuke and Karin rest.

As soon as he finished speaking, Sasuke immediately slumped to the ground, and although Karin was in better shape, she also ungracefully sat down on her knees.

Their state made Kaito shake his head, but he didn't offer to help them.

"Your physical reserves are too poor. Karin, you've managed to persist for so long only because your chakra reserves are ample, allowing you to continuously use chakra to alleviate your own condition.

However, this is the power given by your talent and your bloodline, and I won't criticize you for it. It's just that it's not a good thing to waste too much chakra here.

As for Sasuke, your situation is even worse. Whether it's me or Shisui, at your age, our chakra wasn't necessarily more outstanding than yours.

But our physical fitness was much better than yours, which allowed us not to consume too much chakra during high-intensity runs outside of combat."

Kaito continued to nibble on his watermelon as he spoke, while Sasuke and Karin remained silent and listened attentively.

"If you can't even meet these basic capabilities, how can I confidently take you out to experience what a real ninja should be doing?"

What a ninja should be doing?

Upon hearing this, Sasuke, who was almost paralyzed, forced himself to lift his head and then asked with his extremely weak voice.

"Sensei... Are you planning... to take us out of the village for missions?"

"I've been considering it, but let me be clear, it's not an easy thing."

Kaito finished the last piece of watermelon before he murmured.

"First, your performances worry me. If I take you out, I worry about the potential mess.

Secondly, are you really mentally prepared?

Being a ninja is not a game. Ninjas may have to face bloodshed and conflict at any time..."

...

Kaito didn't tell Sasuke too many grand principles, because there was no need.

With a year of new family education and Uchiha Fugaku's careful teaching, Sasuke's growth environment is incomparable to the original.

Similarly, it's not comparable to that nameless person, Itachi!

His thinking is more open, and his approach to issues is more comprehensive. Even though he's still young, he has a certain logical thinking ability.

This little guy understands many things and can see clearly. Even if he has many doubts, he will remember them and then ask his father.

It can be said that his growth is what Kaito hopes for, even if his conviction is far less than the original.

However, it doesn't matter if he lacks some conviction. Kaito can completely put external pressure on him to achieve the training state in the original.

With the idea of "as long as training doesn't kill them, train them harder", Sasuke and Karin were thoroughly dumbfounded.

The two probably don't even know how they got home, and this is just the beginning.

In the following week, they were always in this state. The training was boring, but there was no other way.

Kaito wanted to teach them some basic skills, such as climbing trees and walking on water.

However, one of the two had already learned, and the other had excellent control over chakra, and could learn quickly.

This left Kaito in a bind. However, he was already planning to teach them some ninjutsu once their physical performances improved.

And they themselves would enter into actual combat, allowing them to make better progress.

"However, I need to contact Jiraiya for this, I need to bring Naruto over."

Ever since Jiraiya returned to Konoha, Naruto has been living with him.

Although Kaito didn't know how Jiraiya managed to build such a good relationship with Naruto, he accepted it when he thought about the original story.

Naruto desperately needed recognition, and Jiraiya probably felt indebted to Naruto deep down.

Or rather, the whole of Konoha owed Naruto something, and Jiraiya would certainly try his best to make up for it.

Kaito seemed to remember hearing from his subordinates in the Security Department that they had seen Jiraiya personally escorting Naruto to school.

Moreover, Sasuke mentioned that Naruto had told him at school that he had learned some amazing things, which made Sasuke very envious.

This shows that their relationship is very good, and it also informs Kaito that Jiraiya has probably started training Naruto.

In the original story, Naruto was only trained for three years, and he already had such strength and abilities.

Now that Naruto is being groomed by Jiraiya from a young age, how far can this boy go?

"I just hope Jiraiya doesn't spoil Naruto's personality, the one in the original story was such a strange character.

If it wasn't for Shisui assuring me that he hadn't done anything, I would suspect that he really warp Naruto."

Kaito pondered silently in his heart, while also arriving at the Hokage building.

Since he had thought of it and there was no mutually affecting relationship, he would go ahead and do it.

Although he had severe procrastination in his previous life, after being beaten up so much in this world, he has developed a habit of acting swiftly.

"Hm, clan leader Hyuga, Councilor Nara?"

However, what Kaito didn't expect was that just as he arrived at the Hokage building, he saw Hyuga Hiashi and Nara Shikaku walking out together.

Although Kaito was a bit surprised, he still greeted them with a smile, and they also responded with smiles when they saw him.

He could tell that their moods were very good, and their gazes towards Kaito were slightly respectful.

After all, they had accomplished such a big thing and wrapped it up smoothly this time. The contributions Kaito made were unimaginable.

Now that they saw Kaito, their moods were naturally very good.

"Councilor Kaito, you've worked hard during this period."

Hiashi was the first to speak, and it was clear that his mood was very good.

"After the Fifth Hokage took office, we haven't seen much of you. I was wondering if we should pay a visit. I didn't expect to meet you today."

"Can't be helped, there's a lot to handle in the Security Department. And I have plans to reform it, which you should know about."

Kaito shrugged casually. He seemed a bit helpless, but the pride between his brows was quite clear.

"Moreover, I have my own disciples. I just haven't had the time to properly teach them. Now that I have some time, I think I should do something."

Hyuga Hiashi and Nara Shikaku were both taken aback, they didn't expect Kaito to have taken disciples.

However, they didn't say anything, just found it interesting, after all, Kaito, who was already eighteen, didn't even have a fiancée yet.

Everyone was from the circle of large families. There might be some things that others didn't know, but they all had a clear understanding.

Kaito, the unparalleled clan leader of the Uchiha clan, hadn't even got engaged till now.

Not just him, Shisui, the vice-leader of their clan, was also quiet about any personal matters.

However, what changed Nara Shikaku's smiling face was the seeming deep connection between their clan leader and his family's Yaneko, even bordering on overly close.

Shaking his head, Nara Shikaku decisively decided not to think about these messy things. After all, it was not him who would be bothered, but his elder brother, Shikashiro.

"By the way, did you come to see the Hokage?"

Kaito didn't want to keep worrying about the situation with Sasuke, so he asked with a smile.

"Looking at you two, it seems that the results have been quite good?"

"Overall it's good news, but when it comes to specific details, it's headache-inducing."

Nara Shikaku shrugged, smiling as he replied to Kaito.

"It's about the two issues you and he brought up, he asked us how to implement them, and he also saw the current financial report, he knows that Konoha is out of money.

Aside from that, it's about Asuma's situation. Asuma has arrived in Konoha and has returned to the Sarutobi clan."

Nara Shikaku's words made Kaito nod subtly. Indeed, this was good news in general, but when it came to the details, it wasn't so satisfying.

That Jiraiya voluntarily discussed these matters with them indicated that he was getting into the role quickly. He was very clear about his position.

However, the matters involved were somewhat challenging. The two issues Kaito and Jiraiya brought up were essentially about post-war ninja management.

Kaito went to see them after Sarutobi Hiruzen's funeral and explained these things.

Kaito didn't necessarily need to tell them, but he was clear that they were now a team. Kaito needed to show them a certain degree of respect.

A large reason for Uchiha Madara's failure was the lack of support around him. A lone wolf couldn't achieve much, no matter how strong he was.

Having learned from Uchiha Madara's lessons, Kaito paid attention not only to personal strength but also team building. Only in this way could he get support for anything.

And whatever he did, there would be people helping him to do it better, hence the saying "many hands make light work".

Kaito actually presented them with a difficult problem, but this problem wasn't unsolvable, after all, it was just a money issue.

They had already planned to deal with the Daimyo, and the assets of the three major clans had already been confiscated.

However, now there was another issue that wasn't big but couldn't be ignored, that was Asuma's attitude.

After all, Asuma's return would force them to temporarily focus on these three clans...

...

Regarding the handling of these three clans, the seven of them, including Kaito, do not exactly share a unified view.

For instance, Hyūga Hiashi harbors intense hatred for these people, wishing them dead, even though he would never verbalize such thoughts. But who doesn't know what he's thinking?

Nara Shikaku, on the other hand, approaches the situation from a pragmatic viewpoint, considering the interests of Konoha. He believes that if these people can be assimilated, then they should be, as it benefits Konoha.

If it were only this, Nara Shikaku would definitely have the upper hand, given that he is backed by Akimichi Chōza and Yamanaka Inoichi.

The Aburame and Inuzuka clans maintain a neutral stance, supporting neither side.

Under these circumstances, Kaito, who hasn't expressed his opinion, has become the most critical figure. His voice carries almost the highest weight among the seven major clans by default.

This reflects the strength and influence of Kaito. Even though he has only recently been accepted by the major clans, he is undoubtedly the core figure among the seven.

Many speculate that, as an Uchiha, Kaito holds a deep grudge against the three clans, likely even supporting Hyūga Hiashi's cut-throat approach.

However, as long as he doesn't take a stance, a final decision cannot be made on this matter.

Regardless, Nara Shikaku has to find a way to convince the Uchiha clan leader, at least from Konoha's perspective, this is definitely more beneficial than harmful.

But, if these three clans lack self-awareness, it is not up to him.

"I think I get it. This matter is indeed a headache, but let's see how things develop."

After observing the two, Kaito couldn't help but laugh.

He had considered this issue long before and had his own thoughts. However, he believed it was best to stay silent.

After all, Hyūga Hiashi has given him significant support in the past. It's best to keep his thoughts to himself for now.

"We don't need to rush this issue. After all, the Hokage is dealing with the brunt of it and is more anxious than us.

We only need to do our jobs diligently and wait for the best opportunity.

Just like with Sarutobi Asuma's return, we don't need to do anything. Who knows, to those three clans, he could be the new Sarutobi Hiruzen."

As Kaito said this, he glanced at Nara Shikaku and winked at him.

Nara Shikaku was slightly stunned but soon understood. He couldn't help but laugh and nod his head.

Becoming Sarutobi Hiruzen actually has two meanings. The most straightforward meaning is to become the new leader of these three clans like Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Such a move would naturally involve integrating the three clans and then launching an offensive against Kaito and others.

If he does this now, it is truly seeking death. This is completely in line with Hyūga Hiashi's inner desire because if they make a move against Kaito and others now, they are challenging the authority of Konoha!

But the other meaning is subtler. That is, Sarutobi Hiruzen was a man who knew how to endure and compromise.

Although Sarutobi Hiruzen's endurance and compromise were mainly for those outside the village, he dealt with people inside the village with a heavy hand.

However, everyone knows that when facing issues of life and death, one must remain calm and think carefully.

Asuma is Sarutobi Hiruzen's son, and it's hard to say if he'll inherit characteristics like Hiruzen.

Regardless, Kaito has subtly revealed his intentions to Nara Shikaku.

That is, if Asuma can cooperate honestly, he wouldn't mind sparing these clans.

Kaito's expression was subtle, but how could someone as smart as Nara Shikaku not understand?

After pondering for a moment, he understood why Kaito expressed himself so cryptically.

To put it plainly, Kaito is keeping things ambiguous, watching what those three clans will do.

Because for him, whether they are annihilated or not, it's no big deal!

Furthermore, Kaito is also taking Hyūga Hiashi's feelings into account.

Having clarified these things, Nara Shikaku couldn't help but smile and say, "Minister Kaito, you're probably here to see the Hokage, right? In that case, we won't disturb you."

"Indeed, we have taken up a lot of Minister Kaito's time," said Hyūga Hiashi, who also got the answer he wanted. He too smiled and nodded at Kaito.

"It's not a bother. After all, meeting with the Hokage isn't a big deal."

Kaito chuckled and shook his head, but didn't explain further.

"Well, I'll take my leave then, Minister Shikaku, Clan Head Hiashi."

"Goodbye, Minister Kaito."

Nara Shikaku and Hyūga Hiashi nodded slightly at Kaito in unison. Neither of them asked what Kaito was going to do.

Asking directly would not only be impolite but also suggest a lack of trust between them, which is definitely not something a normal person would do.

Watching Kaito leave, they both turned around, satisfied, and left the Hokage Building. After all, they had both received the answers they sought.

Kaito quickly arrived at the Hokage's office in the Hokage Building. What amused him was that he clearly detected the trace of Anbu when he came.

However, when these Anbu saw him heading to the Hokage's office, they pretended not to see him, allowing him to stride into the Hokage's office.

"Did I go too far back then?"

Sometimes Kaito couldn't help but think. At that time, he had no reservations and almost exterminated the Anbu inadvertently.

But this can't be entirely blamed on him. That barrier, like a lava belt, was created by Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Moreover, the real catastrophe for the Anbu was caused by him and Sarutobi Hiruzen in the end, so it's inevitable that Sarutobi Hiruzen bears half the responsibility.

Shaking his head, Kaito was too lazy to speculate about the Anbu's thoughts.

He stood politely at the door of the Hokage's office and knocked. It was only when a voice from inside invited him in that he pushed open the door.

"Hmm, why are you here too?"

After Kaito entered, he saw Jiraiya looking troubledly at some documents. Jiraiya looked somewhat surprised upon seeing Kaito.

Especially since Nara Shikaku and Hyūga Hiashi had just met with him, and now Kaito was here right after, this only added to his headaches.

"Don't worry, my purpose for being here differs from Minister Shikaku and Clan Head Hiashi."

Kaito could tell with a glance what was troubling Jiraiya. He shook his head and said directly,

"In fact, you have good solutions for these issues. You just need to observe and think carefully, and you can get a good answer.

After all, we have been doing some of these things all along. If you really can't figure it out, you can ask Minister Tsunade. She stayed to help you."

"Ask Tsunade?"

Jiraiya rubbed his head, then shook his head and spoke.

"I see. But why are you so kind to give me such a hint? This doesn't seem like your style, does it?"

"Do you really understand me? Do you really know what I'm thinking?"

Kaito looked at Jiraiya with a somewhat playful expression, then continued speaking with a smile.

"Okay, let's not talk about these issues. After all, you're the Hokage, and many things require your own thinking.

I came to you to inform you that Sasuke is my disciple, and one of his best friends is Naruto.

I think you should know that not long ago, Naruto kept running to our Uchiha.

Now Sasuke needs a sparring partner, and Naruto is under your care and has made good progress under your guidance.

So, I plan to have Naruto come to me when he has time. That's about it..."

....

Jiraiya stared blankly at Kaito, he really hadn't expected that Kaito came to him for this.

He did know that Naruto had been cared for by the Uchiha clan, and Naruto hadn't been shy about singing their praises while living together.

For example, 'Brother Kaito is the most gentle and kindest ninja', 'Sasuke is so clueless, why can he become Brother Kaito's disciple'.

There's also 'Uncle Fugaku is so good to me, and so is Aunt Mikoto, they really take good care of me', which had given Jiraiya a headache for a long time.

However, to be serious, Jiraiya was very grateful for Kaito's care of Naruto, even if he always felt that Kaito had ulterior motives.

But now Jiraiya didn't feel like thinking about this, as he faced an even trickier issue, Kaito actually wanted Naruto to go there?

This made Jiraiya a bit troubled. To be honest, he was really worried that Kaito, as the owner of the Mangekyou Sharingan, might control Naruto.

Even though he knew that the probability was very low, he still felt somewhat uneasy deep down.

After a long while, he finally asked: "Do you just want Naruto to be Sasuke's training partner?"

"You do know their relationship, don't you?"

Kaito looked at Jiraiya's hesitation and couldn't help but shrug and speak.

"Besides, I've never mistreated Naruto. On the contrary, I was one of the few who felt sorry for him and recognized him back then."

"But I heard that when you attacked Danzo, you specifically had Uchiha Fugaku bring him over."

Jiraiya stared at Kaito, his face showing signs of anger.

"I think you can't deny that, can you?"

"Yes, I can't deny it, but there's something I must clarify."

Kaito looked fearlessly at Jiraiya, tilting his head slightly and speaking calmly.

"That is, even though I took him there, I never thought of controlling him to do anything.

What I wanted to do was to deter, to prevent others from acting rashly, because I don't want to hurt the innocent, do you understand this?"

Kaito was now bluffing. He wouldn't control the Nine-Tails, and how could he have had the abilities he has now back then?

But the transformation that happened in just one year, if he were to reveal it, Jiraiya might be even less likely to believe it.

Not just Jiraiya, even a normal person would find it hard to believe. Kaito's growth rate was astonishing.

Even the fact that he had activated the Mangekyou Sharingan, in the eyes of Itachi and Fugaku, was something that Kaito had done long ago but had never revealed.

Moreover, there was a consensus within the family that if it were not for the extreme crisis the clan was in, Kaito might have kept a low profile all along.

Kaito couldn't explain these things, so he simply let the misunderstanding stand as a deterrent, which seemed to have a pretty good effect.

Jiraiya obviously approved of Kaito's reasoning. After furrowing his brows, he reluctantly nodded.

Kaito single-handedly defeated his teacher while also wiping out many Anbu and three-clan ninjas. Such combat power was unimaginable.

Although the open space in front of the Hokage Building had been repaired, traces of the previous battle still remained there.

"I see. But I have a question."

Jiraiya closed his eyes, but he soon opened them again.

"You want him to be Sasuke's training partner, aren't you worried about damaging the child's confidence, or is that your original intention?"

"Why would you think that, and why don't you think I can guide this child?"

Kaito was somewhat speechless. He really didn't understand how much malice and misunderstanding Jiraiya had towards him.

However, when Kaito thought about it, he could understand why. After all, Naruto is the child of Minato Namikaze, and he is Konoha's Jinchūriki of the Nine-Tails.

After all, he is now Jiraiya's disciple!

In an instant, Kaito seemed to know how to deal with Jiraiya's words. He looked at Jiraiya playfully and then asked with a laugh.

"So, under your personal guidance, you still think Naruto can't be Sasuke's match.

Or do you think your teachings can't match mine, right?"

"Nonsense!"

Jiraiya was caught off guard by Kaito's words. He stood up angrily and glared at Kaito.

If it were anything else, he might have admitted that he was not as good as Kaito, but he would never accept that he was not as good a teacher as Kaito.

After all, he had trained excellent disciples like Minato Namikaze.

Although his beliefs were refuted by Kaito, leaving him speechless, it doesn't mean his disciples are not good.

To deny this would be to deny Minato Namikaze, wouldn't it?

"How about this, Hokage-sama."

Kaito looked at the slightly annoyed Jiraiya, rubbed his chin, and suddenly had an idea.

He could try to take on this clear dissatisfaction of Jiraiya and witness the so-called natural energy!

Natural energy has always been one of the most dangerous and magical powers in the world of Naruto, and this power constitutes the final piece of Uchiha Madara's power system.

Uchiha Madara's power is probably divided into three parts: the power of Uchiha's Yin Release, Senju Hashirama's Yang Release, and the power of Sage Jutsu.

Although he acquired the power of Sage Jutsu last, its power is unimaginable.

The reason Naruto is so strong is that apart from the Nine-Tails Mode, he most relies on the power of Sage Jutsu.

That kind of super-enhancing ability can cause a qualitative change in a person!

Due to Kaito's Divine Ascension, he already has the power of Yang Release, and his physical condition has been unimaginably enhanced by the Dark Scythe.

In addition to the Yang Release power he acquired this time due to 'courage', his acquisition of Yang Release can be said to be plentiful.

Of course, this power is still more the better, as it helps Kaito's eyes irreplaceably.

After all, it is like fuel, allowing Kaito's eyes to keep working without worrying about blindness.

As an Uchiha, he is naturally endowed with the power of Yin Release, and the continuous enhancement of the power of Yin Release can improve the quality of his eyes, exerting greater power.

Kaito already has these two powers, so the only thing he lacks now is one power.

That is the power of nature, just like when Uchiha Madara was resurrected!

Coincidentally, Jiraiya himself possesses such power. If Kaito doesn't try to experience or attempt to harness it, he might regret it.

"Before I consider how to obtain this power, I should at least witness such power."

Kaito thought to himself and then spoke up.

"Let's spar, consider it an exchange.

Actually, I know you might have been harboring resentment against me. Instead of keeping it in, why don't we let it out?

I've often heard a saying, that excellent ninjas can understand each other's thoughts through their fists, right?"

Kaito looked at Jiraiya with a smile, cocked his head and said softly.

"I can't match your fists directly, but in battle, I think you can clearly understand what I'm thinking.

Likewise, I can understand what you're thinking. What do you say, Hokage-sama?"

...

In a secluded corner of Konoha, in a valley, Kaito and Jiraiya stood across from each other on a river.

They stared at each other quietly, neither taking the initiative to attack, but it was evident that Jiraiya agreed with Kaito's idea.

Actually, Kaito always thought the concept of 'communicating with fists' was nonsense.

If feelings could be conveyed through fists, what's the point of verbal communication?

But as Kaito spent more time in this world, he seemed to understand the meaning of this so-called 'communicating with fists'.

This needs to be connected to a saying of the Sage of Six Paths, which is 'there is inevitably a connection between chakras.'

It's not the act of clashing fists that makes one understand the other's intentions, but the fusion of each other's chakra during the clash that lets one comprehend the other's thoughts.

And the reason only powerful ninjas can do this is even simpler, if the chakra is insufficient, how can one carry out this series of operations?

As for those with a vast difference in strength, one would be dead after a fight, so what is there to understand?

Upon hearing Kaito's words, Jiraiya couldn't help but fall silent. To be honest, he had been feeling some frustration and dissatisfaction recently.

Even though he has become the Hokage and witnessed Kaito doing things that seem to benefit Konoha.

The resentment in his heart is still there, and that cannot be changed.

In addition, Kaito's words indeed hit Jiraiya's inner feelings, he indeed wanted to know Kaito's thoughts.

As for understanding each other's thoughts through a clash of fists, he somewhat agreed with this in his heart, but he also understood the principle behind it.

Kaito took the initiative to propose this challenge. Jiraiya knew that even if he might not be a match, he could still partake in a good fight!

The two quietly stared at each other, and as their breathing gradually became calm, their aura steadily rose, making the surrounding air seem somewhat oppressive.

"Are you ready, Lord Jiraiya?" Just then, Kaito suddenly spoke up: "I only hope that Lord Jiraiya could be serious. After all, I will not be holding back much."

"Don't be too confident. A ninja should not only maintain confidence, confidence that he can deal with all enemies."

Jiraiya also spoke at this moment, his chakra already beginning to surge wildly.

"But they should also remain vigilant, because even a genin could potentially kill a jōnin."

Kaito chuckled lightly. However, just as he was about to speak, Jiraiya had already used a body flicker technique to appear in front of him.

"Bzzt!"

His fist, carrying a strong wind, was ruthlessly aimed at Kaito. However, at this moment, Kaito's eyes turned blood red, and he quickly reached out and grabbed Jiraiya's wrist.

"Of course I know this, but I have always been vigilant."

Kaito said softly. However, Jiraiya didn't respond. The chakra around him became even more fearsome.

The immense power slightly shook off Kaito's hand. In the next moment, without any hand seals, his hair suddenly became as sharp as a porcupine's quills.

Then, like a frenzy, it stabbed towards Kaito. Kaito dodged slightly. These sharp hairs, as pointed as kunai, couldn't cause him any harm.

But the next moment, he felt a strange chakra appear behind him.

Like a phantom, Jiraiya had appeared behind Kaito, and in his hand, a chakra sphere was continuously spinning....

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