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Fortunately, the Konoha guards didn't sustain any injuries. After a check-up, those ninjas who had fainted showed no signs of harm.
It seemed the other party harbored no ill intentions, but their identity still raised suspicions.
Especially in the current tense atmosphere of Konoha, an unknown figure appearing out of nowhere was unsettling.
Right now, Konoha couldn't even confirm whether Itachi and Kisame had left the village.
"Did anyone see that man coming out of Ryujiro's house?"
"Yes, Lady Tsunade, after that man came out, Ryujiro-san also left."
Listening to the Anbu ninja's report, Tsunade furrowed her brows.
What is this troublemaker up to, making contact with an unknown individual at such a tense time?
Carrying a big sword...
It seemed he was also a swordsman. The Anbu ninja mentioned that the person's aura resembled Ryujiro's.
Could Ryujiro's extraordinary swordsmanship be related to this person?
Well, it's better to call Ryujiro and ask.
After about fifteen minutes, Ryujiro arrived at the Hokage's office.
But when Tsunade and Shizune saw Ryujiro, they were momentarily taken aback.
Was this Ryujiro?
The Ryujiro standing before them now seemed like a completely different person. The square-framed glasses perched on his nose exuded a scholarly aura.
The sharpness that used to emanate from him was nowhere to be seen. Now, Ryujiro gave off the impression of a weak scholar, devoid of any strength.
A person's appearance could change, but one's aura was developed over time.
But the Ryujiro now seemed completely different from before, both in appearance and demeanor.
And that smile on his face made Tsunade extremely uncomfortable. While that smile was warm, the stark contrast in Ryujiro's eyes left her feeling uneasy.
But Shizune, on the other hand, couldn't resist the charm emanating from Ryujiro now. Her eyes were fixed on him, a faint blush on her face.
This Ryujiro seemed to exude a mature charm.
"Ryujiro, what are you up to now?" Tsunade asked in a deep voice.
"Nothing much, just changing my appearance. It's good to try a new look once in a while," Ryujiro replied casually.
Tsunade couldn't shake off the feeling of dread despite his smile.
Am I overthinking?
Ryujiro now felt familiar to her, like the early days of Orochimaru.
Can a person's aura really change so fast?
"Anyway, let's get back to business."
"Explain about the man who came out of your house. That man doesn't sound like an ordinary person.
What's your relationship with him?" Tsunade asked, her gaze intense.
"That's my master. He's the one who taught me swordsmanship," Ryujiro said, sitting on the couch and taking a sip of the tea on the table, smiling faintly.
"All my sword skills are from him."
Tsunade's eyes widened.
Ryujiro's master?
Thinking about it, Ryujiro's swordsmanship is indeed different from what they knew. Even the samurai of the Land of Iron can't match Ryujiro's flying slashes.
"You were taught by that man?"
"Yes."
"Hokage-sama, if you're worried that my master has ill intentions, those who tried to stop him would've been dead long ago."
"And..."
"My master's swordsmanship is no less than mine. His slashes can cut through mountains."
What!
Tsunade slammed the table, losing her composure.
Just like Ryujiro's strength, capable of wielding flying slashes comparable to S-rank jutsu. When did such a terrifying figure emerge in the ninja world?
"Which village is your master from?" Tsunade asked sharply.
If Ryujiro's master is a ninja from another village or even an enemy of Konoha, then even if Ryujiro hasn't committed any treasonous acts, he would still be suspected of colluding with the enemy.
Ryujiro shook his head. "My master is not a ninja. He belongs to no faction; he's a wanderer."
"A wanderer?"
Such a powerful figure chooses to be a wanderer?
Neither Tsunade nor anyone in the Five Great Nations or the ninja world had heard of the name Mihawk.
Perhaps, as Ryujiro said, his master is just a wanderer who enjoys traveling and adventuring.
"Alright, alright, I won't get anything out of you. Remember to report to Anbu tomorrow," Tsunade said impatiently, waving her hand.
After Ryujiro left the office, Tsunade looked at Shizune and said, "Did that brat change his swords?"
"Yes, Lady Tsunade."
"Tsk, this brat, he is really unpredictable."
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Back at the Hyuga house, everyone looked at the unfamiliar Ryujiro with strange eyes.
Is this still the Ryujiro they know?
This scholarly demeanor is completely different from the Ryujiro they knew.
The aura that Ryujiro used to exude was like a sharp sword, intimidating.
But now, whether from his appearance or his demeanor, Ryujiro seemed like a weak scholar.
"Ryujiro-kun?" Hinata looked at Ryujiro before her in a daze.
'This feeling is so strange...
But it's only been one night; why has Ryujiro-kun's entire demeanor changed?'
However, after a while, Hinata confirmed that the Ryujiro before her was still the Ryujiro she knew.
Although his aura had changed, he was undoubtedly the Ryujiro she admired.
Ryujiro's change sparked discussions in the Hyuga house. Even Hinata's father, Hiashi, was taken aback when he saw Ryujiro.
A person's aura was hard to change. What had Ryujiro experienced overnight?
Although Ryujiro's aura had changed, his strength was still recognized by the public.
With the new template, Ryujiro needed to retrain and learn the most basic combat methods of a shinigami.
Hakuda, Kido, Zanjutsu, and Hoho.
Let's not mention Zanjutsu; Ryujiro's swordsmanship is already unparalleled. What Ryujiro needed to focus on now are Hoho and Kido.
Hoho is completely different from Shunpo. Shunpo cannot be used frequently, while Hoho allows for continuous use and is faster and more versatile in movement.
Ryujiro understood the power of Kido. Compared to ninjutsu, Kido was much stronger, especially Bakudo, which can seal opponents in another dimension without incantation.
What Ryujiro needed to do now was to control his spiritual pressure, gather souls to awaken the Hogyoku sleeping within him.
Once the Hogyoku was awakened, Ryujiro would evolve to a higher dimension being!
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