Chapter 284 - 284 - Kosuke Maruboshi!

"Jiraiya, don't stare at that bird all day."

"You now even want to peek at a bird bathing? Are you still a human?"

"..."

A group of ninja caught Jiraiya outside the small room and kicked him. Jiraiya also repeatedly asked for forgiveness, and finally rolled and ran to the deck.

After running away, he said unyieldingly: "I am observing the ability of the devil fruit while studying the art of alien creatures. Do you know what art is?"

"Damn art."

Everyone rolled their eyes, but although they said that, a bug flew in silently, the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan was activated, the dogs of the Inuzuka family, etc., were all watching in secret.

The Petrel bird ate the Human-Human Fruit, and after a day of adaptation, it has slowly mastered part of its abilities.

It has already begun to transform into "human".

Not only that but from its transformed appearance, she is still a "female" birdman, which is why Jiraiya also took a peek with interest.

But what really shocked everyone was its origin.

A strange bird came to their ship inexplicably and slowly transformed into a human form...

"Jiraiya, don't stare at that bird all day!"

At this time, a girl's voice sounded.

"I did not see!"

Jiraaiya said innocently. He ran on the deck, so how can he peek?

"Damn art."

At this time, another voice sounded.

Everyone glanced at each other and then pointed inside the room.

It's the bird!

And it is learning from us!

Of course, many summon beasts can do it just by talking, but the next second, the ninja of the Hyuga clan saw this bird flying around in the room and then opened the door with its "weird" wings.

Creak…

The door was opened.

There is no doubt that the Petrel bird that turned into a "Half-human- Half-Bird" was caught again.

Although it has advanced intelligence, it obviously doesn't have the ability of ninjutsu, and it can/be done with a mere restraint.

Everyone locked up the birds again and added a cage with a sealing technique.

Then the group of Ninja gathered again to discuss it.

There is no doubt that there are devil fruits in the wild, so the Bat devil fruit they were looking for may also exist in the world!

Jiraiya still looked uncomfortable, but there was more thought in his heart.

He has read the comics, and he knows exactly what power the bat devil fruit poses, and it's none other than immortality!

Even if the rest of the people don't necessarily know its ability, they may not be able to control the temptation of the devil fruit. If he wants to get it then, he must be cautious and wary, and not let any outsiders or even creatures approach the fruit!

Akabane who is in Konoha of course doesn't know what's happening on the ship.

However, for the follow-up situation after redeeming the Human Devil Fruit, his shadow clone made a comprehensive preparation before, and the Genjutsu that was last on that Petrel Bird is not only as simple as controlling it to eat the fruit but also changes part of its memory, making it think that it ate the devil fruit on an island.

Even if it possesses high-end wisdom, it will be convinced of the memory of when it was in its Beast Period, and the memory of the Beast Period is chaotic and unclear, so even the Yamanaka Clan cannot find the truth.

In this regard, Akabane is not worried at all as he is more concerned about another thing now.

The Hidden Sand Village.

What will those people do?

Chiyo and Ebizo have no lack of wisdom. Akabane will not underestimate them, but to Shinobi, the truth is often not important, and there are many times when the benefits of the truth override the truth.

No one knows whether the Sand Village will declare war. In addition, once the declaration of war was declared, Konoha had no other choice but to also declare war...

As a member of Konoha, Akabane is very worried.

But he was just worried about it for a few seconds...

Since it's useless to think about this kind of thing. The decision is still in the hands of Sand Village.

If they really want a war, Konoha is definitely not afraid of things.

As for Madara, the worst case is him redeeming the Rinnegan. If Madara summons the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, he will then just summon it back.

So there is no need for him to worry.

Therefore, he doesn't think too much about it.

Akabane took the woodcarving and was about to talk to Kosuke about his hand-made things.

His knife craftsmanship of this wood carving can be said to be perfect, only the colouring has some problems, which affects the overall beauty, but this has nothing to do with Kosuke since it's the people from Uchiha who did poor work on it.

This time he is going to talk to Kosuke about cooperating things.

Kosuke Maruboshi used to be a subordinate of Senju Hashirama, and he has also learned a lot of secrets.

Therefore, even though he was just a Genin, his strength and status were not low, even Akabane couldn't force a threat, so he could only negotiate well.

If the other party does not agree, he can only give up.

Kosuke lives in the civilian area of the village, and his home is easy to find. It is not far from Might Duy residence, but Duy is definitely not at home, and Akabane is not looking for him and walks directly to Kosuke house.

When he arrived at his residence, Akabane saw a man exercising a sword.

Kosuke's dress is ordinary, and he carries a large pot on his back all the year round-usually, he will be the one who cooks and prepares food in the team.

But as soon as Akabane appeared, he found him out immediately.

"Hello, Senior Kosuke, my name is Kurama Akabane."

"This... I can't afford to be called a senior, I'm just a Genin."

Kosuke was flustered.

Akabane smiled and said, "I really didn't know your strength at the beginning, but thanks to this woodcarving, I knew that our village still has a master like you, so you don't need to hide it, senior."

As he spoke, he took out the wooden sculpture that he had been holding in his hand.

When Kosuke saw it, he immediately recognized that it was a wood carving he had carved, so he couldn't help but pick it up and stroked its wood texture.

But he showed a trace of regret.

The colour is a little different...

"Senior, I am looking for you this time, it is also related to wood carving."

Akabane bowed and saluted and stated his purpose.

And of course, it's about the creation of the wood carving.

The cooperation method is equally simple, and the income is divided between fifty-fifty. If he is not satisfied, he can adjust it.

Comics are cheap, and everyone can afford them even if they are not a ninja, but that's not the case with figures.

Therefore, a hand-finished wood carving is definitely a very high price.

Kosuke did not answer but stared at the wood carving for a long time, and then he couldn't help but said with emotion: "Your comic...It's so good, but to think that wood carvings can sell for a price. And from your tone, the price should not be low, but unfortunately, I don't have any need for money."

"Senior, anyone has a need for money. For example, you. Money does not have a need for you, but with it, you can set up a charity fund to support many orphans who lost their parents in the war, help families who lost their homes, and so on."

Akabane had already thought about his excuses.

Fame and fortune are not important to Kosuke, and he knows it, so he persuades Kosuke in other ways.

A Charity fund?

Kosuke was stunned for a moment. In fact, his qualifications were not top-notch, but he was not bad, and he worked very hard, so he has today's strength.

But...

He thought for a long time, and finally didn't think about what the charity fund is, but pondered the second half of Akabane's sentence.

To help orphans and displaced families is to do good deeds.

This is a way.

"In this case, you can make all my income into some kind of fund. Anyway, I don't need any money."

What?

Akabane was stunned for a moment.

So generous...

It seems that it is not good to eat all the remaining benefits.

After thinking about it, he said, "In this case, take out 70% of the total profit and set up a charity fund."

It's not that Akabane wants to earn profit from it since money is just a number for him. But the remaining 30% will be distributed to all levels since the benefits of other people are already promised.

Kosuke nodded in agreement, then Akabane put down a bunch of comics.

These comics will be given to Kosuke for free, so he can read more so that he can figure out the spirit and personality of the characters and sculpt more perfect figures.

He didn't care about comics originally.

However, after turning a few glances on the page, Kosuke couldn't help but open his mouth in surprise!

lowest ranking...

A familiar term.

Among the people who received the attention of the Second Hokage, he is considered the lowest ranking, a Level 1.

After he started to read comics, the more he read it, the more I couldn't stop.

Originally, Kosuke only planned to read one volume, and then continue to train his swords or go out to pick up quests, but after reading one volume, he was even more curious about the plot behind, so he continued to read.

But when he saw the beginning and the ending of the plot in the Land-of-Waves, the more he became fascinated by it...

Comics are not just stories, but the spirit of the characters.

Naruto's strength and his sunshine deeply moved him, and the shouts of his dream seemed to sound from the bottom of his heart, touching the knot in his heart over and over again.

After reading the Chunin exam...

Unconsciously, tears appear in his eyes...

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"

He couldn't help but cry. The sin in his heart could never be redeemed.

Especially with such a character as Kosuke, once he makes any mistakes in the team, he will take many blame that is not his own.

What touched him the most was the death of the Third Hokage.

Kosuke thought of his dead teammates, the Second Generation Hokage after his death, and many ninjas who died in the war.

At this moment, a voice rang from not far away.

"Hey, Kosuke, how long do you have to carry these on your back!"

Kosuke looked up and saw Hiruzen standing not far away.

He opened his mouth, finally wondering what to say.

Is it his fault?

But what can he do? Because he is eager for quick success, he made a command that caused everyone to...

Without waiting for him to think about it, Hiruzen continued to scold: "Everyone has mistakes, and I will make mistakes too, but just because of one mistake doesn't mean it's the end for you. Are you worthy of the teacher's training? Does he just want you to do these tasks? "

"No, I..."

Kosuke had the intention to refute, but he looked down and saw the peaceful and contented expression of the "Third Hokage" when he died, and he had nothing to say for a while.

Yes.

In the comics, the mistake of the Third Hokage is that he let go of Orochimaru.

"If you really feel guilty and sorry for your former teammates, then make up for your own faults and use your rich experience to save more ninja in wars and missions instead of running from it."

Hiruzen said loudly.

He wanted to say these words a long time ago, but he had always been afraid that Kosuke had a grudge. But at this time, Kosuke was touched by the plot of the comic. And it was also the best time to convince Kosuke.

"Now Konoha is in a critical period, Konoha needs you."

"Critical period?"

Kosuke froze for a moment and looked up at Hiruzen.

After that, Hiruzen recounted the story of the Hidden Sand Village and Madara. 

Kosuke's expression changed drastically and his thoughts were also struggling.

Being Genin forever is his vow.

but...

He also felt that Konoha really needed him right now.

No, what Konoha needs is not Genin Kosuke, but Jonin with commanding ability.

He opened his mouth and finally said: "I, I will think about it again, let me think about it for a while..."

"That's good."

Hiruzen felt that Kosuke was not as determined as before.

And this is a good thing.

Originally, he just used his Crystal Ball Jutsu to see what Akabane was doing, but unexpectedly discovered Akabane was visiting Kosuke, so he came to take a look.

If he can solve Kosuke's knot, Akabane will have done a great job—even if the kid probably doesn't know what he has done.

After that, Hiruzen left.

Kosuke sat on the ground, thinking about the words just now.

"Think again, think again…"