Chapter 4: Leveling Up While Lying Down! The ANBU Squad Member is... Yuuhi Kurenai! Childhood Friends
Clang!
Kazuya reacted quickly.
He drew a kunai and deflected the shuriken with a backhand strike.
The next moment.
A female shinobi with black hair and red eyes used the Body Flicker Technique to appear behind Kazuya.
She raised her leg high, launching a Konoha Whirlwind kick.
Her movements were fluid and beautiful, clearly possessing considerable power.
However.
Just as the Konoha Whirlwind was about to connect with Kazuya's body.
Poof!
White smoke rose.
The Kazuya standing there turned into a log.
Substitution Jutsu!
"So fast!"
The black-haired, red-eyed female shinobi exclaimed in surprise.
[You have picked up 50 Combat Experience points]
[You have picked up 40 Chakra points]
[You have picked up 40 Chakra points]
[You have picked up 100 Konoha Whirlwind skill experience points]
[You have picked up 100 Konoha Whirlwind skill experience points]
[Your Taijutsu - Konoha Whirlwind has leveled up. Current level: Konoha Whirlwind LV5 (50/1000)]
Leveled up again!
Kazuya walked out from the shadows, a satisfied smile on his face.
Konoha Whirlwind, a conventional taijutsu skill!
Just like ninjutsu talents, it was divided into LV1-LV5, with each level requiring 1000 skill experience points to upgrade.
In that one exchange, Kazuya had picked up several golden orbs, including 200 Konoha Whirlwind skill experience points.
It instantly raised his Konoha Whirlwind from LV4 to LV5.
"Not bad."
Kazuya was in a good mood.
The efficiency of picking up attributes in the ANBU was indeed much higher than in the hospital. In just a short while, both his chakra reserves and his Konoha Whirlwind taijutsu had leveled up.
Excellent!
"Kazuya-kun... no, I should say Captain Kazuya. Welcome back!"
The beautiful female shinobi with black hair and red eyes stopped her attack and spoke in a gentle voice.
"Kurenai?"
Kazuya was surprised.
Why would she be in the ANBU!??
That's right, the female shinobi standing before Kazuya was none other than Kurenai Yūhi!
And, after his transmigration, Kazuya and Kurenai Yūhi were good friends.
While he was hospitalized, Kurenai would often visit him, bringing a pot of homemade chicken soup every time.
The reason for their good relationship was also simple.
He didn't know if it was because his transmigration had changed the plotline, but Kurenai's father had not died in the Nine-Tails' attack.
Instead, he was saved by Kazuya's predecessor, who risked his life to do so.
With such a debt of gratitude, their interactions naturally led to Kazuya and Kurenai becoming much closer.
He just never expected that Kurenai would also join the ANBU.
"Was this part of the original story..."
Kazuya tried to recall.
In the original work, Kurenai was a beautiful but largely decorative character. Not much of her story was involved, and her life history was mostly unknown.
But...
Who cares!
Anyway, Kazuya had no intention of following the original plot to the letter!
"Over a year ago, I applied to the Hokage and joined the ANBU."
Kurenai said sweetly, "Father also agreed with my decision. He hopes that I can become a hero who protects Konoha, just like you, Kazuya-kun."
"You want to protect Konoha? Then you'll have to work hard."
"Of course!"
Kurenai's eyes were filled with determination.
She was determined to become a hero just like Kazuya-kun!
Kazuya gave Kurenai an appreciative glance.
Good!
Such passion should be used to protect Konoha. Just as long as it's not used for anything else!
A moment later.
Two more ANBU shinobi walked over.
"Captain Kazuya, I am Hayate Gekkō, reporting for duty!"
"Hello, Captain Kazuya. I am Yūgao Uzuki. I specialize in the Konoha Style Kenjutsu!"
The two ANBU members, a man and a woman, didn't look very old and seemed somewhat familiar.
"Hello."
Kazuya responded with a smile.
He had figured it out by now. It seemed Hayate Gekkō, Yūgao Uzuki, and Kurenai Yūhi were all ANBU shinobi added to his original squad.
It's just that after he was discharged, he was suddenly promoted from Squad Leader to Platoon Leader.
When he came back to his senses, Kazuya's expression became a little strange.
Hmm...
This ANBU squad felt a bit odd.
Hayate Gekkō and Yūgao Uzuki were childhood sweethearts. Kurenai Yūhi and Asuma Sarutobi also seemed to be an item.
And yet.
He had become the superior of both Kurenai and Yūgao.
It felt a bit... cuckold-y!
After the greetings, Hayate Gekkō and Yūgao Uzuki quickly returned to the training ground.
At this time, Hayate was 14 and Yūgao was only 12. Both were at the Chūnin level and were considered the weakest in the ANBU, so naturally, they had to train hard.
Kazuya, on the other hand, moved a chair and sat down by the side of the training ground.
ANBU training was an excellent opportunity to pick up attributes, one he naturally couldn't miss.
Soon.
The dozen or so ANBU members training on the field dropped clusters of golden light.
[You have picked up 40 Chakra points]
[You have picked up 40 Chakra points]
[You have picked up 50 Combat Experience points]
[You have picked up 20 Taijutsu Talent points]
[You have picked up 20 Taijutsu Talent points]
...
One after another, the golden orbs continuously merged into Kazuya's body.
Quickly.
He picked up 500 chakra points and 400 taijutsu talent points.
[Your Taijutsu Talent has leveled up. Current level: Taijutsu Talent LV5 (100/1000)]
Leveled up again!
This time, it was his Taijutsu Talent!
Now, Kazuya's Taijutsu Talent was one level higher than his Fire Release Talent!
It couldn't be helped. The vast majority of shinobi battles were resolved through taijutsu.
Therefore, Kazuya picked up far more taijutsu talent than ninjutsu talent!
Scenes like in the original work, where ninjutsu and forbidden jutsu were thrown around casually, were reserved for high-end shinobi battles and were rarely encountered in everyday situations.
At this moment.
Kurenai brought a cup of hot tea and walked to Kazuya's side.