Chapter 63: Chapter 63: The Targeted Red Healing Potion

The Jonin meeting ended.

Tsunade went to Orochimaru’s residence.

Orochimaru and Jiraiya didn’t accompany her—they had been appointed to handle negotiations with the Kirigakure ninjas.

Tsunade had declined the task, citing the need to make Red Healing Potions with Natsuki as an excuse.

Upon arriving at Orochimaru’s residence, she stopped in her tracks.

Standing at the door, she looked toward the courtyard.

Nawaki was practicing Water Breathing.

Natsuki and his shadow clones were practicing archery, Water Release: Hiding in Mist Technique, and Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique.

Tsunade crossed her arms, secretly wondering what kind of ninjutsu this brat was trying to create now.

She could understand learning the Hiding in Mist Technique and the Hell Viewing Technique.

But why practice archery?

As a ninja tool, the bow was rarely used.

First, because it took up space and easily attracted enemy attention—unlike kunai and shuriken, which were compact.

Second, execution speed was slow. Shooting an arrow definitely took more time than directly throwing a kunai or shuriken.

If it were anyone else, Tsunade would advise them not to waste time.

But with Natsuki, she chose to trust him first.

"Sister!"

Nawaki noticed Tsunade and waved.

"Natsuki, come here."

Tsunade nodded.

Nawaki’s mouth twitched.

She’s sought out Natsuki more times recently than she’s sought me out.

"Teacher Tsunade."

Natsuki walked up to her.

He slightly raised his head—and his eyelids couldn’t help but twitch.

Already quite well-endowed, under her crossed arms, they seemed ready to burst out.

"Teacher just held a Jonin meeting."

Tsunade recounted what had happened.

"I have no objections."

Natsuki nodded.

Although Sarutobi Hiruzen was using his Red Healing Potion to win people over, as long as the money reached his hands, it was fine.

"This list is for you."

Tsunade produced a scroll. "It contains the names of Jonin who need to purchase additional Red Healing Potions."

"So fast? Didn’t they just receive three vials?"

Natsuki asked curiously.

"For Jonin executing dangerous missions, three vials aren’t enough."

Tsunade explained. "These are all Jonin who will be going out on missions recently."

"I see."

Natsuki opened the scroll and immediately spotted Hatake Sakumo.

His thoughts stirred. This might be an opportunity to project the White Light Chakra Sabre.

"Who will deliver the potions?"

Natsuki put away the scroll.

"No need to deliver them. Just notify them to pick them up at Konoha Hospital."

Tsunade replied.

Natsuki nodded.

If they came to pick them up themselves, he could naturally take the opportunity to meet Hatake Sakumo.

"Nawaki, Natsuki and I are going to Konoha Hospital."

Tsunade informed Nawaki and left with Natsuki.

Time slowly passed.

The Jonin who purchased additional potions successively came to pick up their Red Healing Potions.

In the new week, Natsuki finally met Konoha’s White Fang—Hatake Sakumo.

Unlike the legends of him being a mass murderer, he wore a smile and looked very approachable.

His most striking feature was his white hair.

"Lord Sakumo, hello. I am Natsuki."

Natsuki brought out his prepared excuse. "I’ve heard of your great name for a long time—especially your kenjutsu. It’s very formidable."

"So you are Orochimaru’s student."

Sakumo said with a hearty tone. "I’ve also heard your name for a long time. You are one of Konoha’s top geniuses."

"I have an unreasonable request."

Natsuki continued. "I would like to see your White Light Chakra Sabre."

"No problem."

Sakumo unhesitatingly took the White Light Chakra Sabre off his back and handed it over.

It was a chakra short sword, entirely snow-white—resembling the fang of some giant beast. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Natsuki grasped it.

After infusing his chakra, the blade instantly lit up, emitting a faint white glow.

It seemed to be made of some special material, but its hardness was somewhat lacking.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been broken while in Hatake Kakashi’s hands.

Natsuki had an unlock condition to break a famous ninja tool in combat—but obviously, he couldn’t just go and break the White Light Chakra Sabre.

First, he couldn’t beat Sakumo.

Second, they were both Konoha ninjas. Doing so would be inappropriate.

"Thank you."

Natsuki returned the blade and praised, "It is indeed a good sword."

"You flatter me."

Sakumo smiled and put it away.

Because he had to go on a mission, he didn’t stay long—leaving after taking his Red Healing Potions.

Natsuki watched him leave, feeling a sense of regret.

In the original story, Hatake Sakumo had chosen to commit suicide because a failed mission caused significant losses.

Of course, it wasn’t this mission.

According to the timeline, that event wouldn’t happen for several years.

March arrived as expected.

Class 3-A faced their final exams for the year.

After the exams, they would all advance to the fourth year.

On the Ninja Academy playground.

The crowd let out waves of exclamation.

Because Namikaze Minato had instantly defeated Onodera.

As fourth place in Class 3-A, Onodera’s strength wasn’t bad.

In the first and second years, he could still exchange blows with Minato.

But Minato had improved too fast.

Onodera couldn’t even last three rounds against him now.

Of course, it wasn’t just Minato—Natsuki was the same.

Geniuses were like that. Not only did they show talent early on, but they also capitalized on that talent at an extremely fast pace.

Onodera had only achieved half of that. He couldn’t be considered a true genius.

Minato left the field with a calm face.

Defeating Onodera didn’t cause a ripple in his heart. His biggest rival was Natsuki.

Although he knew he couldn’t win, only by fighting could he clearly understand the gap between them—and gather intel.

"Third round, seventh match: Natsuki versus Namikaze Minato!"

Ishida Yu announced loudly.

"Natsuki, do your best!"

Kushina clenched her small fists and waved.

Minato smiled helplessly.

He was clearly the one who needed encouragement.

Minato stepped onto the field—and was suddenly taken aback.

He saw Natsuki extend his hand. A bow appeared before him.

"Fighting with a bow?"

Minato was somewhat baffled.

After all, a bow’s disadvantages were too obvious.

Minato didn’t think much. He raised both hands.

Six kunai flew toward Natsuki’s vital spots like venomous snakes.

Natsuki quickly drew and shot. Although his speed was fast enough, he only managed to shoot four arrows.

Seeing the remaining two kunai about to hit him, he grabbed the bow and swung it fiercely.

Water Breathing: First Form — Water Surface Slash!

The bow acted like a sword, carrying a stream of water, deflecting the two kunai.

"What kind of kenjutsu is this?"

Minato’s pupils contracted slightly. He couldn’t help but show astonishment.

He had never seen Water Breathing before.

"This is a kenjutsu I created. Water Breathing."

Natsuki smiled.

He had obtained many character templates—exposing all of them was impossible. He only planned to reveal a few commonly used ones.

Moreover, Water Breathing had already been exposed to Tsunade and the others. He had even taught it to Nawaki.

"..."

Minato was instantly speechless.

If it were ordinary kenjutsu, he could understand. But this was clearly Water Release combined with kenjutsu—nintaijutsu.

Why would someone create ninjutsu faster than they could learn it?

Minato suppressed his emotions and immediately formed hand seals.

Wind Release: Vacuum Sphere!

A series of bullet-like wind spheres shot out rapidly.

Water Breathing: Third Form — Flowing Dance!

Natsuki used the bow as a sword, water flowing around him. He swung rapidly, striking from different directions.

Muffled sounds rang out continuously.

He actually sliced through all the wind spheres.

Minato grew even more silent.

He didn’t hesitate anymore. He threw a shuriken.

The shuriken trembled in the air and transformed into countless shuriken.

Densely packed like dark clouds bearing down on a city—chilling to behold.

This was the Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu.

Water Release: Hiding in Mist Technique!

Natsuki clapped his hands. A large amount of fog permeated the air.

After a month of learning, he had already mastered both the Hiding in Mist Technique and the Hell Viewing Technique.

First, because he used Shadow Clone Jutsu.

Second, because both techniques were only D-Rank and not difficult.

By learning them, he had also unlocked Ability 2 and Ability 3 of the Smoker template.

"What ninjutsu is this now?"

Minato immediately showed vigilance.

He quickly retreated—but the fog spread too fast, enveloping him instantly.

Right at that moment, smoke surged, condensing into the shape of a white snake and trapping him.

"You lost, Minato."

Natsuki walked up to him and smiled.

Although the Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu possessed massive power, it had a drawback: it was a physical attack.

Minato wanted to say something but stopped.

What was going on?

After a semester of hard work, why had the gap between him and Natsuki widened again?

Kumogakure. Raikage Building.

The Third Raikage looked at the Red Healing Potion on his desk with a solemn expression.

"My apologies, Lord Raikage."

Dodai bowed slightly. "The medical ninjas in the entire village have researched for half a month—but still cannot replicate this Red Healing Potion."

After many Konoha Jonin used the Red Healing Potion in combat, ninja villages like Kumogakure had naturally taken notice.

And to obtain this vial, Kumogakure had specifically set a trap—paying a huge price.

"Send more ninjas to Konoha."

The Third Raikage said in a deep voice. "Activate all sleeper agents. We must find out who created the Red Healing Potion."

"Yes, Lord Raikage!"

Dodai responded immediately.

Both he and the Third Raikage knew very well that this Red Healing Potion would play a huge role on the battlefield.

For Kumogakure—which had always kept a covetous eye on Konoha—this was very bad news.

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