Chapter 46: Intelligent

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Upon hearing the system's investigation results, Asahi was somewhat stunned.

He initially thought Kushina's talent should be at an A-rank level. However, he never expected that Kushina's talent would actually be at an S-rank level.

It's worth noting that Nagato, who obtained the Rinnegan, also had an S-rank talent.

Moreover, in terms of talent inclination, aside from the Uzumaki clan's inherited sealing jutsu, she also had an inclination towards taijutsu.

However, upon a moment of contemplation, Asahi understood.

Kushina was able to fully accept and gradually control the complete form of the Nine-Tails at a young age. Even in the face of near-death situations, she could still use her Adamantine Sealing Chains to restrain and suppress the Nine-Tails. Her talent in sealing jutsu was unquestionable.

Coupled with the Uzumaki clan's powerful constitution and the influence of the Nine-Tails' chakra, it wasn't hard to understand her talent in taijutsu.

Asahi remembered Kushina's childhood, when she made a name for herself with her fists.

At this moment, Asahi had made up his mind. He definitely wanted to take Kushina as his disciple.

Such a precious gem, if train in Sage arts, coupled with the Nine-Tails' chakra, Asahi believed she could easily surpass Naruto.

It's like leaving behind an unattainable mountain shadow for the future Naruto.

After all, Kushina, who was proficient in sealing jutsu, had more diverse attack methods than Naruto, who relied on the Rasengan.

As for Minato Namikaze, Asahi didn't have any thoughts.

He still had the dream of becoming Hokage, and following Asahi basically meant giving up that dream.

Moreover, he had already become Jiraiya's disciple; Asahi couldn't blatantly poach him.

However, he was quite curious about Minato's talent. Although he had some guesses, he still wanted to confirm his thoughts.

"System, help me investigate Minato's talent."

"Ding~ Minato Namikaze, Talent: S-rank, Talent Inclination: Space!"

As expected, as Asahi had anticipated. Minato's talent was in the S-rank category, and it inclined towards space manipulation.

However, now was not the time to think about these things. Asahi's current goal was to recruit Kushina as his disciple.

Thinking about this matter, Asahi felt a headache.

Although his determination was firm, he couldn't help but admit that this was a challenging situation.

Kushina's current strength had already reached the level of a Jonin, and even in the future, she could potentially reach the level of a Kage.

Therefore, Asahi couldn't use strength improvement to convince her.

Furthermore, even if Kushina were convinced, Konoha wouldn't easily agree.

Who was Kushina? She was Konoha's Jinchuriki, a strategic-level existence.

Would a village allow their strategic-level figure to become a disciple of an outsider

Thinking about this matter is really tricky!

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At the same time, at the center of Konoha, Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Hokage, had already received the message of Asahi's arrival.

Every word Asahi spoke upon arriving in Konoha was known to him, which showcased the power of a major ninja village.

He sat quietly at his desk, contemplating how to deal with Asahi. Before him lay all the information he could gather about Asahi.

Collecting this information wasn't a task achieved in a day or two. 

In fact, since the battle with the Sannin and Hanzo, Sarutobi Hiruzen had already started paying attention to Asahi.

Based on the descriptions provided by the Three Ninjas, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt that even he might not be Asahi's match. 

No, there was no need to estimate; he definitely wasn't a match!

However, no one knew that although Asahi was strong now, he was far from being able to overpower Sarutobi Hiruzen.

But well, he probably could hold his own! Even though he had just entered the threshold of Kage level, thanks to his Sage Mode, it was practically... no! It was like he had activated cheats.

As a peerless powerhouse, Asahi naturally attracted everyone's attention.

Although Asahi seemed friendly towards Konoha at that time, who could guarantee how he would be in the future? Konoha had no particular connection with him.

So, from that day onwards, Sarutobi Hiruzen had been trying various methods to gather information about Asahi.

Unfortunately, until now, he only knew that Asahi was the so-called head of the Tazuna Clan. 

On the day the Three Ninjas left, he had a conversation with Hanzo in the Hidden Rain Village.

Hanzo treated this conversation as the most confidential of secrets and didn't tell anyone.

No matter how Sarutobi Hiruzen sent people to inquire, they got nothing.

Since that day, the entire ninja world seemed to have lost track of Asahi. No one knew where he was.

He would occasionally appear in a town in the Land of Rain, accompanied by three children.

In addition, there were occasional rumors in the underground black market about Asahi.

Asahi himself was like a fog, impossible to trace.

"Are those three children Asahi's disciples?" Sarutobi Hiruzen murmured softly.

"Sakumo!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen called out softly, and instantly, a figure appeared before him like lightning.

"Hokage-sama, what do you command?"

The suddenly appearing ninja, like Jiraiya, also had a head full of white hair.

A short sword was strapped to his back, and most notably, he wore the half-sleeved mantle representing the position of the Hokage on his arms.

This was the renowned White Fang of Konoha, the one who terrified major ninja villages, Hatake Sakumo.

Of course, he has another identity—the father of Hatake Kakashi

"Sakumo, thank you for your hard work. But this matter is something only you can be entrusted with the most."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said with a solemn voice to Hatake Sakumo. Since the news of Asahi's arrival came, he had summoned Hatake Sakumo.

Four years ago, it was Hatake Sakumo who handled the mission related to Asahi. Today, he would entrust him with it once again.

"No problem, Hokage-sama. Things have been relatively peaceful lately, and there's no place that needs my attention."

Hatake Sakumo replied with a light smile, showing no hint of the dangerous aura of the White Fang of Konoha.

"Go and make the information about those three children top secret, just like Asahi. Apart from you and me, don't let anyone find out about their relationship with Asahi."

Sarutobi Hiruzen instructed with gravity, and from his expression, it was evident how much he valued Asahi.

It was to prevent outsiders from obtaining information about Asahi, leading to unfavorable situations for Konoha.

Except for him and Sakumo, the information available to everyone else was that Asahi, along with the Sannin, joined forces against Hanzo four years ago, saving the lives of the Sannin. 

Nothing about him being an unparalleled existence capable of crushing Hanzo.

Even the Three Ninjas had been instructed to keep silent after reporting to the Hokage.

Although Jiraiya, being quick with his words, had told Minato and Kushina before the official report, it didn't matter. 

Minato and Kushina were allies, and another directive for silence would solve the issue.

So far, in Konoha, only a handful of people were aware of Asahi's true nature.

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