Chapter 32: The First Fetal Movement
Since it was still early.
The moment they had finished the enormous meal that Kurenai Yuhi had invited them to, Team Eight did not disband immediately, but headed for the Hokage Building to officially start their mission.
Team Eight's initial mission was, naturally, a D-rank mission.
At the beginning, Hinata and Shino Aburame were still very much hyped up for the mission.
But when they were brought by Kurenai Yuhi to a stinky ditch and were asked to attempt cleaning up the debris on the water, they didn't take the trouble.
It was an uncomplicated mission for Hinata and Izayoi, who had the ability to walk on the water.
Same for Shino Aburame.
He studied tree-climbing and water-walking back in the third grade.
These skills that the ninja school did not include were fundamental things which all the ninja clans made their children study.
Even if Izayoi did not teach Hinata how to climb trees and walk on water, after her Gentle Fist had developed to a certain extent, Hiashi Hyuga would also teach her to climb trees and walk on water.
After all, this was dual-tasking chakra control.
Mastery of this level of control of the chakras would not only make Gentle Fist considerably stronger, but would also make it easier to learn Gentle Fist.
Seeing that Izayoi and the other two had mastered chakra control beyond what was learned at the ninja school, Kurenai Yuhi was surprised.
But in light of Hinata's and Shino Aburame's background, Izayoi's power, and his bond with Hinata, Kurenai Yuhi was relieved.
These techniques were actually nothing to them.
Soon, Kurenai Yuhi was beset again.
She had initially intended to use this mission as the opportunity to teach Izayoi and the others more advanced chakra control.
Now Izayoi and the others had perfected it, what should she teach them next?
Izayoi did not know what Kurenai Yuhi was thinking, let alone her distress.
Otherwise, he would definitely have a good impression of Kurenai Yuhi.
Although she was called a teacher, the Jonin teacher was not a lesson-giving teacher.
The Jonin teacher, as well as being the superior and the Genin's superior and subordinate, was not just that.
The task of the Jonin teacher was merely to teach the new graduate Genin how to perform missions and get certified Genin.
If they had good subordinates, they could deepen the teacher-student relationship and exchange skills with each other.
If they didn't agree, then when a member of the team was promoted to Chunin squad leader, the Jonin instructor would be a hands-off shopkeeper, unless the village established high-level missions for them, they would meet up again.
Therefore, Jonin instructors did not necessarily need to teach their subordinates ninjutsu.
The avenues through which Genin could learn ninjutsu were not just from Jonin instructors, but also from exchanging for merit points with the village by taking on missions.
Of course, the five elements ninjutsu that Genin could exchange were all elementary things that had been flooded in the ninja world.
Only advanced ninjas who became experts in shape change and nature change could exchange for advanced ninjutsu.
On the second day of getting to know each other, Kurenai Yuhi was contemplating teaching Izayoi and the others her methods.
This type of teacher was really dedicated.
If Team Seven were to witness this, they would definitely cry their eyes out.
They after all had to utilize tools in order to rid themselves of garbage, and Kakashi Hatake, reclining against a tree and studying a tiny yellow book, wasn't even going to bother himself to instruct them in how to climb trees or travel on the surface of the water.
In completion of their first mission and splitting the spoils, Team Eight parted company at the entrance to the Hokage Building.
"Hinata, eat fine today."
"Alright!"
Izayoi and Hinata got their first paycheck and shopped at the market to buy ingredients, eager to have fun.
But when they returned home with the bags, eager to cook and then call Hanabi over.
"Hiss."
Having just changed shoes at the entrance, Izayoi suddenly scowled and breathed cold air.
The bag he was carrying also fell on the ground.
"Izayoi-kun, what is the matter with you?" Hinata asked with a worried face.
"Hinata, my bloodline limit. is going to awaken!"
Izayoi covered his eyes, leaned back against the wall, his face was a bit awkward, but the corners of his mouth were smiling, his voice was full of excitement.
When she heard this, Hinata, who went to help him, widened her red lips wide, shocked and delighted, "Really? Izayoi-kun, you. you have a bloodline limit too?"
"Yes, it's a secret that only you know."
Izayoi put his hand on Hinata's shoulder and smiled, "Hinata, help me up. I have something that I need your help with."
"Yes."
Hinata nodded immediately with a solemn face, ignoring the ingredients, and helped Izayoi up to the second floor.
Getting up and walking to the room and onto the bed, Izayoi closed his eyes and commanded, "Hinata, take a roll of bandages first."
"Alright."
Hinata left the room, took a first aid kit, extracted a roll of bandages from it, and forced it into Izayoi's hand.
Izayoi bound the bandages over his eyes, and then ordered, "Open the top drawer of my bed and take out an eye mask for me."
"Yes."
Hinata nodded once more, opened the drawer, pulled out a black eye mask, and thrust it into Izayoi's hand.
After he had put on an eye mask, Izayoi made a hand seal with both hands, and extraordinary perception instantly permeated the entire Konoha Central Street.
Some seconds have lapsed, and Izayoi laid down his hand, telling firmly, with a grim expression, "Don't let Hanabi, too, nor anybody, know, about my bloodline limitation wake-up issue."
"I won't say anything, Izayoi-kun." Hinata shook her head seriously.
Were Izayoi to remind her otherwise, she would never speak it.
Besides, Izayoi-kun was just a commoner without a surname, and now he was alone. In case the matter of his bloodline limit was exposed, it would definitely catch many people's eyes.
If this bloodline limit was the Land of Fire's bloodline limit, and the ninja clan still existed, then he could return to his ancestors.
But if it were a foreign bloodline restriction, then that would mean Izayoi's family moved to the Land of Fire from somewhere else. Even if they were established in the Land of Fire before Konoha was founded, there would not be a problem with his origins. Izayoi would never be able to gain the village's trust, and his life would basically be finished.
She and Izayoi would have no future either.
Therefore, this secret had to be kept hidden from all, even from Hanabi, who was a little girl.
"I think it'll take a few days for my bloodline limit to fully awaken."
Izayoi continued to teach, "While we're in this time, if Team Eight is on a mission, you can use a shadow clone to change into my appearance and go out. Just be sure, you must come over and put on my clothes before going out, or Shino will find the flaw. And you must let the shadow clone tell them that this is my shadow clone, and I'm perfecting the ninjutsu that I've developed in this time."
"Yes."
"Over these days, you also find an excuse not to let Hanabi come over to my place."
"Alright."
"I won't be able to see over these days, so I'll bother you to bring me food, but I might use invisibility ninjutsu and hide. If you are unable to find me here, you can call me, don't forget to not turn on Byakugan."
"I know."
Hinata did remember everything.
"Then I'll bother you, Hinata, for the next few days." Izayoi smiled.
"Okay okay."
Hinata nodded repeatedly, her little face burning with enthusiasm.
Izayoi had cared for her from childhood, and now she got an opportunity to take care of Izayoi.
Hinata suddenly started eagerly waiting for the next few days.
She even wanted to return home and create a routine for each day.
(End of this chapter)
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