The Puppet Master, Sasori, blamed the Third Kazekage's incompetence and the Second Great Ninja War for his parents' deaths.
So when the Third Kazekage attempted to start a war, Sasori snuck back into Sunagakure and killed him.
Did this, however, trigger the Third Great Ninja War?
Seeing their solemn expressions, Hatake Sakumo smiled and reassured them, "Don't worry, as long as we stay vigilant for the next while, there won't be any problems!"
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For the next half month, Sarutobi Asuma's squad encountered several probing attacks from Sunagakure ninja squads.
Unfortunately, they all retreated after the first contact.
After several battles, Sarutobi Asuma had only gained six thousand experience points, less than he had in the first battle alone.
A month passed.
The ninja squad arriving to relieve them showed up, and after the handover, Sarutobi Asuma and his team set off back to Konoha.
Konoha, Year 42, June 20th, a little past 2 PM.
Sarutobi Asuma and his group returned to Konoha.
The squad disbanded, and after washing up at home, Sarutobi Asuma planned to find a place to train Wind Release: Rasenshuriken, but he was stopped by a figure shortly after leaving his house.
"Hey, brat, did you forget something?"
Tsunade, with her arms crossed, looked coldly at Sarutobi Asuma, her tone unfriendly.
Sarutobi Asuma's scalp tingled; he instinctively felt things weren't good.
When he was drunk last time, he really had forgotten what promises he had made.
But, if he confessed now, would he get beaten to death?
"Ahem, Sister Tsunade, of course, I haven't forgotten. I've just been out on missions during this time."
Sarutobi Asuma said, gritting his teeth.
Tsunade nodded slightly upon hearing this, her expression softening considerably, then she turned, "Let's go!"
Sarutobi Asuma opened his mouth, but ultimately didn't ask what he wanted to. He had no choice but to obediently follow behind, and once again arrived at the Senju Ancestral Home.
The vast residence was empty except for Tsunade, making it seem extremely desolate.
Following Tsunade into the study, Sarutobi Asuma saw scrolls scattered all over the floor.
"I've already mastered the Fūinjutsu for storing chakra and am currently trying to develop a cursed mark that can spread chakra throughout the body," Tsunade explained before sitting down behind the desk.
Sarutobi Asuma's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he quickly asked, "What Fūinjutsu?"
Tsunade glanced at Sarutobi Asuma, "Yin Seal... You want to learn it?"
Sarutobi Asuma, with a thick skin, calmly replied, "Sister Tsunade, such Ninjutsu would likely tempt many people."
Tsunade said, "I promised to teach you Medical Ninjutsu and Fūinjutsu before. In exchange for your help in creating Ninjutsu that can revive the dead, I can also teach you the Yin Seal."
"However, this Ninjutsu requires extremely high Chakra Control. Even for me, it took almost a month to learn."
"And for you, even if you master Fūinjutsu, if your Chakra Control isn't sufficient, you won't be able to practice it."
"In fact, currently, in all of Konoha, only a handful of people can practice this Fūinjutsu!"
Upon hearing Tsunade's words, Sarutobi Asuma secretly breathed a sigh of relief and then laughed, "Sister Tsunade, you underestimate me."
"I haven't had time to study Fūinjutsu theory yet, so I don't know about my talent, but Chakra Control, that's my specialty!"
Tsunade raised an eyebrow slightly.
Sarutobi Asuma cut to the chase, raising his hand. Chakra rapidly gathered in his palm, and a Rasengan quickly took shape in less than a second.
Tsunade's pupils contracted as she watched, "Rasengan!"
"How do you know this technique?"
Sarutobi Asuma was taken aback, "Huh? Has someone already created this technique?"
Tsunade was also surprised, "You created it yourself?"
Sarutobi Asuma nodded, without any hint of pretense, "My greatest strength right now is Wind Release chakra nature transformation. I once saw a spinning shuriken, which gave me the inspiration to create a unique Wind Release Ninjutsu."
"A spinning shuriken?"
Tsunade was confused, it didn't seem related to the Rasengan.
"This is just a half-finished product."
Sarutobi Asuma explained with a smile, "Next, I need to infuse it with Wind Release chakra nature transformation, then expand it, achieve ultimate shape transformation, and form a pinwheel-like Ninjutsu!"
"This place isn't very suitable. We can go to a more open area and I'll demonstrate it."
Tsunade's expression turned serious upon hearing this, and she completely believed Sarutobi Asuma's words.
She knew very well that Namikaze Minato's Rasengan was inspired by the Tailed Beast Ball.
"Let's go, let's try it!"
Standing up, Tsunade took long strides as she walked out.
Sarutobi Asuma dispersed the Rasengan and followed her.
Fifteen minutes later, the two arrived at a secluded clearing near the Forest of Death.
This place was large enough and secluded enough that very few people ever came here.
"Let's begin!"
Tsunade looked at Sarutobi Asuma with great anticipation.
Forming the Rasengan with one hand in less than a second was proof of Sarutobi Asuma's powerful Chakra Control.
Therefore, she was very much looking forward to this jutsu of his.
If he could complete it as discussed, it would undoubtedly be an S-Rank Ninjutsu!
Creating an S-Rank Ninjutsu at the age of nine would definitely make him the first person since Konoha's founding!
Sarutobi Asuma nodded without speaking, once again quickly gathering the Rasengan, and then infused it with Wind Release Chakra.
As the Wind Release Chakra was infused, the Rasengan immediately changed. A sharp sound rang out, and blades of blinding white light began to spin rapidly around the Rasengan.
Tsunade's eyes widened involuntarily as she watched, "Such potent Wind Release Chakra!"
At this moment, Sarutobi Asuma raised his hand, lifting it up one last time.
In that instant, the Rasengan in his hand expanded, completely transforming into a large, rapidly spinning white pinwheel.
The sound of air friction reached an extreme pitch, and the rapidly spinning Wind Release Chakra caused the surrounding air to rotate at high speed.
Even the small stones on the ground were swept up, only to be instantly disintegrated by the high-speed airflow.
"It really is an S-Rank Ninjutsu!"
Tsunade's face was filled with shock, and at the same time, her confidence in her goal of creating a ninjutsu that could revive the dead grew significantly.
"Perhaps… it really is feasible…"
At this point, Sarutobi Asuma spoke, "Tsunade-neechan, please step back, and be ready to retreat at any time."
"Although I have confidence in myself, this jutsu has only just succeeded. If something unexpected happens, being this close could be very troublesome."
As he spoke, a Shadow Clone appeared at his side.
"Hm?"
Tsunade's gaze sharpened, "This guy… his Shadow Clone doesn't require hand seals?"
Sarutobi Asuma's Shadow Clone quickly retreated, and Tsunade followed suit.
They retreated a full hundred meters before stopping.
Seeing this, Sarutobi Asuma took a deep breath, then flicked his arm, and the Wind Style: Rasenshuriken he was holding buzzed and flew out, spinning at high speed.
The moment he threw the ninjutsu, Sarutobi Asuma used the Body Flicker Technique to rapidly retreat.
Almost simultaneously, he heard a system notification.
Achievement—Created S-Rank Ninjutsu without hand seals at age 9!
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