The Shadow of Konoha

Sansho is not just a person without fighting ability. Strictly speaking, she is not actually a ninja.

If we really have to talk about priority, the first reason she came to the front line this time was to bring the summoning scroll to Hanyu, and bringing Jiraiya, Orochimaru and Tsunade to the front line was just a coincidence.

After all, even without her leadership, the three little guys could still reach the front line under careful protection.

After leaving Hanyu, Sansho first found Koga Kai.

"Kai, thank you so much. If you hadn't discovered Hanyu's situation in time, I would definitely not have paid attention to that kind of problem... This is my first time being someone's teacher, and I always feel a little flustered. Maybe I should learn from Sarutobi." Sansho said to Koga. Although she always acted like a teacher in front of Hanyu, seemingly very experienced and skilled in all teaching, it was just a disguise. Just like Hanyu was someone's disciple for the first time, Sansho was also taking on the role of a teacher for the first time.

Although she mastered a lot of knowledge about the Senju and even Konoha, for someone who could not use chakra or cast jutsu, it was not so easy for her to teach a novice ninja like Hanyu. She also put in a lot of effort in places that Hanyu could not see.

Kouga shook his head, not taking Sansho's thanks seriously, "He is your disciple after all, so of course I will care more about him, but... Sansho, why do you have such high expectations for that child?"

This is what Koga Kai has never understood. Even he cannot fully understand what Sanxiao did.

"Why? There's no point in me telling you now. You'll definitely understand me later... Anyway, his problems have been under control for the time being, which makes me feel relieved. However, do you think the chakra erosion problem he mentioned really exists? If it does, will it lead to more serious consequences?" Sansho was still very concerned about Hanyu's situation, but she still didn't explain clearly why she placed so much expectation on Hanyu.

"I think he's overthinking it. It's not that exaggerated. And don't be led astray by him. Those ninja tools did come from the Six Paths Sage, but there's no chakra of the Sage left on them now... As a teacher, you have to stay calm." Koga comforted.

"But it is something that has been passed down since the beginning of the Ninja Clan. Who knows how much trouble it will cause?"

"So, don't think too much. I will always keep an eye on him." Koga said helplessly.

"Okay, I brought Tsunade, Jiraiya and others here. Have you met them?" Sansho was not concerned about the problem with Hanyu, but instead talked about the disciples of the third generation.

"Yeah, I just saw them. How should I put it... they were a little too lively."

"Aren't all the little ninjas who just arrived at the front lines like that? I think they're pretty cute."

"..." Koga thought to himself, Hanyu is not like that, but think about it, compared to Jiraiya and the others, Hanyu can't be considered a little ninja.

While chatting, the two walked towards the location of the Third Hokage. Since they had arrived at the front line, Sansho still had some things to discuss with the Hokage, including some recent situations and atmosphere in the village.

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Because Sansho went to see the Hokage, Hanyu did not see this teacher again for a while after placing the summoning contract scroll and returning to the camp.

She was not suitable to come to such a front line of battle, and Hanyu didn't know how long she would stay here. If possible, he hoped that she could return to Konoha earlier... So, Hanyu wanted to find Sansho again and ask about her arrangements on the front line and the timing of her return to Konoha.

However, after he left the tent, before he could take a few steps to find Sansho again, he first saw Jiraiya wandering around the camp.

"Yeah, Hanyu."

It seemed that he had finally found a living acquaintance in the camp. Jiraiya seemed particularly happy when he saw Hanyu head-on. He took a few quick steps and came to Hanyu's side.

"When did you change to this style of dressing?" He looked at the incoordinated coat on Hanyu and continued.

Hanyu thought to himself, what kind of dressing style do I have? I just want to hide my secret weapon inside my clothes. I can also make my clothes bulge out. Do you want to see it?

He shook his head and changed the subject without leaving a trace. "Are you alone? What about Tsunade and Orochimaru? Didn't the last experience leave enough lessons for you? As members of a team, how can you disperse at will, especially on the front line... You have to protect Tsunade when necessary."

"Hanyu, forget it. You don't have to scare me by making the situation sound so serious. I know the war on the front has settled down, otherwise we would not be allowed to come here. And a violent person like Tsunade can protect herself." Jiraiya said with a pout. He knew the situation in the camp very well. It was relatively safe here, and... In fact, he wanted to say that Tsunade was stronger than him, and if he wanted to protect her, it would have to be the other party who protected him in return. However, it was too embarrassing to say that, so he held back.

It was obvious that the Hokage was very concerned about the safety of his disciples, but at the same time he also understood that it was time for Jiraiya and the other two to see the battlefield and participate in real battles, so he decided to bring them to the front line during this period.

However, Jiraiya was still somewhat dissatisfied, and it could be seen that he was more eager to participate in actual combat to prove his ability... Well, for young ninjas who were just starting out, this attitude was very common, but it was unacceptable and they needed to be educated.

So Hanyu immediately pulled out a dagger from behind him, then he stretched out a finger horizontally and placed the sword on it... His finger firmly supported the center of gravity of the sword.

"Do you understand?"

"?"

This makes no sense. What kind of riddle is this?

"Don't you understand this? You have no understanding... Balance, do you understand balance? Balance exists between all things. A ninja cannot be too radical. You must always maintain a calm and rational attitude. When you are about to do something, you must stick to the middle and grasp the right measure. Shortcomings are biased, and too much is as bad as too little. Do you know what the highest spiritual realm of a ninja is?"

"What?" Jiraiya was stunned, he asked subconsciously, the kid just didn't expect to hear a small lecture on philosophy from Hanyu.

Hanyu continued with a solemn and sacred expression, "There is no fear, no hatred, no love in your eyes - nothing that shakes the balance. When you can fully understand and reach this state of mind, you can be called the 'Balanced Three Ninjas'."

"Heh...heh, well, what you said makes sense, but I suddenly remembered that the Third Hokage wants to talk to me about something. I'll leave first, I'll leave first, we'll talk next time." Jiraiya had heard this kind of argument too many times from the Third Hokage. In order to avoid being subjected to more ideological education, he turned and left.

Young people are so impatient.

Hanyu shook his head and smacked his lips. He hadn't talked enough.

Just after Jiraiya hurriedly escaped, Orochimaru walked out from behind a tent near where he had just stood.

"Do you believe what you just said?"

Orochimaru said to Hanyu, who was writing something down in a notebook with a pen in one hand and the other.

He's following Jiraiya? What's this about, Jiraiya's observation diary?

Given Orochimaru's personality, he certainly did not appreciate Hanyu's ideas. However, Hanyu was well aware of the principle of saying what to whom. If he didn't like one way of saying it, he would just say it in another way.

So he shook his head at Orochimaru, then turned his wrist, and the dagger resting on his finger lost its balance, and then Hanyu's other hand grabbed the hilt before it fell to the ground.

"I was just testing Jiraiya's thoughts. In fact, you see... Balance is extremely fragile. Balance is the mentor of fools. So balance is just a lie. We who walk in the shadows and hunt the enemy in the most efficient way are the real ninjas."

Orochimaru was completely stunned. How could a person come up with two completely opposite opinions within a few minutes? Could he speak human language? Who knew which of his words was true and which was false?

"Why are you so serious? I'm just joking with you guys."

Well, Hanyu's way of prescribing the right medicine for the right situation, and what he said when he "speaks to different people in a human way" is even less like human words.

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