Chapter 33: Completion of the New Technique
It seems like some intriguing events are happening in the Hidden Leaf Village.
Shikaku, in his efforts to properly nurture Koshino, often shares these happenings with him, using them as a test to gauge Koshino's thoughts.
The Fourth Hokage's upcoming intern Anbu plan is a clear indication that Koshino was already aware of the Akatsuki situation.
However, at that time, Koshino never imagined that at just four years old, without even attending the ninja academy, he would be deliberately placed into that plan by the Fourth Hokage! Well then!
Before delving into that, it's necessary to explain the Fourth Hokage's intern Anbu plan, also known as the temporary worker plan.
To gather the new generation of geniuses in the Hidden Leaf Village and form his own faction,
the Fourth Hokage, with the Third Hokage's approval, prepared to assemble some elites into his Anbu.
However, these gathered elites did not have the official Anbu status and did not need to undergo the preliminary Anbu training.
The true purpose of the Fourth Hokage was to bring talented ninjas like Koshino and Guy into his team.
On one hand, it was to imprint these elites with the mark of the Fourth Hokage, and on the other hand,
he intended to train these elites on the battlefield so they could become familiar with it early and become truly qualified ninjas.
When watching the original storyline, Koshino had a thought: ninjas who had never participated in the Ninja Wars were far inferior to those who had.
Therefore, when Shikaku mentioned the Fourth Hokage's "temporary worker" plan to Koshino, he was very supportive of it.
Who would have thought, when Koshino expressed his desire to join the "temporary workers," Shikaku's previously smiling face suddenly turned grim, and he even gave Koshino's head a firm smack!
"Ridiculous!"
"Koshino, Minato's idea is good, but do you know how difficult it is to execute?"
"Not to mention whether the elites Minato gathers can withstand the battlefield atmosphere.
If all these elites are lost on the battlefield, wouldn't our village's new generation be completely wiped out?
Moreover, who can predict the direction of the battlefield, and who can ensure our plans haven't been leaked?"
"So, Koshino, if Minato intends to send you to the battlefield, you must refuse immediately!
The clan will naturally arrange for you to train on the battlefield in the future, so you don't need to worry.
But you must remember, if anyone tries to coax you into battlefield training, even if it's your Uncle Choza or Uncle Inoichi, you should suspect their intentions, understand?"
Initially, when Shikaku finished speaking, Koshino thought he was making a fuss over nothing.
But after returning home and thinking it over, Koshino indeed realized some drawbacks of joining the battlefield early,
so even though he outwardly agreed with the Fourth Hokage's "temporary worker" plan, he couldn't help but have reservations about it.
Who would have thought that today, facing an Anbu ambush with Guy and meeting the renowned Kakashi, both Koshino and Guy would become part of the Fourth Hokage's plan.
So, seeing Guy both excited and thrilled, Koshino's feelings were incredibly mixed.
Clearly, the prospect of soon going to the battlefield with the Fourth Hokage made Koshino inevitably excited.
After all, while Koshino had some reputation in the Hidden Leaf Village, on the battlefield, he was merely a weakling.
Moreover, only on the battlefield could Koshino's progress become increasingly significant.
While training in the village of Konoha, Koshino had long felt that his progress in improving his strength was slowing down.
To achieve his goal of challenging the Jonin, Koshino knew he needed to find a dangerous environment to hone his skills.
However, whenever he recalled Shikaku's warnings, Koshino couldn't help but feel a bit worried.
Especially when he considered the possibility that the Fourth Hokage might go all out to protect him, while the prestigious Uchiha Clan might use every means to ensure his downfall on the battlefield.
Torn with indecision, Koshino hurried back home to seek Shikaku's advice.
Yet, just as Koshino entered Shikaku's room and saw his figure, another presence, somewhat unexpected, was already there.
It was none other than the Fourth Hokage! "Koshino, you're back?"
"Your performance earlier was truly impeccable. I was just discussing it with Shikaku."
With a warm smile, the Fourth Hokage waved at Koshino, maintaining his usual affable demeanor.
Seeing his nominal teacher beckoning, Koshino knew he had to adhere to proper etiquette.
He first bowed to the Fourth Hokage and then obediently sat beside Shikaku.
Soon, after Shikaku and the Fourth Hokage exchanged some trivial conversations, the topic shifted to Koshino's participation in the "temporary worker" plan.
"Minato, have you really decided? Koshino is only four years old. Is it really okay for him to train on the battlefield?"
"Don't worry, Shikaku. It's just to let Koshino experience the atmosphere of the battlefield. We're not saying he'll actually fight."
Still wearing that gentle smile, the Fourth Hokage glanced at Koshino from the corner of his eye and slowly reassured Shikaku,
"Shikaku, I really understand your concerns. But don't forget, this entry into the battlefield is dangerous for Koshino, yet it's also an opportunity.
If possible, Koshino might even surpass Kakashi and become an even more outstanding ninja, the youngest Jonin in the village."
"Moreover, before entering the battlefield, I've already prepared some training for Koshino."
"Three days should be enough given Koshino's talent, right?"
"Shikaku, now that I've said this much, you surely won't refuse me, will you?"
Indeed, seeing the Fourth Hokage's sincerity, and considering Koshino is from the Nara Clan, a family that has long protected the Hokage, Shikaku could only nod silently, agreeing to let Koshino join the "temporary worker" plan.
Subsequently, as the Fourth Hokage was leaving, he handed Koshino a scroll containing basic Anbu equipment and informed him of the meeting time for the next day,
before quickly disappearing from Shikaku and Koshino's residence.
But as the Fourth Hokage left, Koshino didn't pay any attention to his parting words.
Because at that very moment, as the Fourth Hokage departed, the voice of the app suddenly echoed once again in Koshino's mind!
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