What! You're going to the Battlefield of the Land of Rain?" Hiruzen Sarutobi, dressed in a white Hokage robe, frowned as he looked at the two figures, one tall and one small, in front of him. His Hokage hat was placed on a nearby table.
Hiruzen Sarutobi at this time was not yet the old chain-smoking, bald grandfather he would become; he was in his prime, and didn't wear his hat often.
"Yes, Hokage-sama, I am also a part of Konoha, and I want to go to the front lines to do my small part," Lin Yu said solemnly, a silent sigh of relief escaping him for not smelling secondhand smoke.
"Have you really mastered the Mystical Palm Technique?" Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed to be asking Lin Yu, but his gaze was fixed on Hizaka Gakusei standing beside him.
Hiruzen Sarutobi still trusted Hizaka Gakusei quite a bit. As an elder of Konoha Hospital, he had worked as a doctor for over twenty years, saving tens of thousands of Ninja for Konoha, which Hiruzen deeply admired.
"Yes, Third Hokage, Uzumaki Lin Yu has not only fully mastered the Mystical Palm Technique but also possesses extensive medical knowledge. He can go to the Amegakure battlefield to assist Lady Tsunade in deciphering the Giant Salamander's poison," Hizaka Gakusei replied helplessly.
Initially, he didn't agree, but he couldn't help it; Lin Yu pestered him for an entire afternoon and showered him with a lot of 'chicken soup for the soul.'
Saying things like how a Medical Ninja who hasn't been to the battlefield is destined to achieve nothing, that fledglings always need to learn to fly, that one can only see a rainbow after experiencing wind and rain, that flowers in a greenhouse...
And then he, in a daze, agreed to vouch for him.
Lin Yu wouldn't be foolish enough to come see Hiruzen Sarutobi alone. Although the current Hiruzen Sarutobi was much better than the elderly Hiruzen he would become, Lin Yu didn't want to waste his breath explaining his "sudden" talent.
So he had Hizaka Gakusei explain that the Mystical Palm Technique was the result of his diligent efforts over the past three years. Even if they investigated, they would find that he had frequently gone to Konoha Hospital to study medical knowledge during those three years.
"So he spent over three years learning the Mystical Palm Technique. Not bad, he's a little genius!" Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, looking at the young man in front of him for the first time. Compared to the first time he saw him four years ago, with his youthful face, the ten-year-old Uzumaki Lin Yu was more mature, and his height had reached about 1.6 meters.
Hiruzen Sarutobi grinned and said gently, "Lin Yu, this is our second meeting, isn't it? The little guy has grown so much in such a short time."
"Yes, Third Hokage, thank you, Third Hokage, for taking in Kushina and me," Lin Yu said respectfully, bowing his head slightly.
"The Uzumaki Clan has always been an ally of Konoha. It's just a pity that our support wasn't timely back then... I agree to your request. Tomorrow, a small squad will be transporting supplies to the front lines. You will be temporarily assigned to their ranks and go to the Battlefield of the Land of Rain," Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a pained expression of mourning. He had to admit that having an additional Medical Ninja who could use Mystical Palm Technique on the battlefield would be very helpful, so Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed after a moment's thought.
"Thank you, Third Hokage. I'll go back and prepare now."
"Ah, don't rush," Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped Lin Yu, took a forehead protector from his drawer, and placed it on the table. "Since you are willing to fight for Konoha, then you are part of Konoha. From today on, you are a Konoha Genin—Uzumaki Lin Yu. Upon reaching the front lines, you will be assigned to the logistics medical unit."
After Lin Yu picked up the forehead protector and left with Hizaka Gakusei, the door to the Hokage Office opened again, and the unique cross-shaped scar on the chin indicated the identity of the newcomer.
"Hiruzen, you just agreed to let him go to the front lines?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at his friend, Danzo Shimura, and slowly said, "I cannot refuse someone who wants to fight and sacrifice for Konoha."
"Then where did he get his Chakra extraction method? I don't recall anyone in Konoha teaching him."
"He is a survivor of the Uzumaki Clan. I wouldn't find it surprising if he knew Chakra extraction methods, or even some Sealing Jutsu of the Uzumaki Clan."
"Hmph, never mind. He's just an expendable pawn anyway. There are still many ways to control the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."
"Danzo, I'm warning you! Everyone in the Village is a part of Konoha, not your pawns, and that includes Uzumaki Lin Yu!"
"Hmph..." Danzo Shimura snorted, unconcerned. A mere Uzumaki Lin Yu, with a bit of Medical Ninjutsu, wasn't worth his attention for now. He hadn't come to Hiruzen for such a small matter.
"News from the Land of Wind indicates that the strongest Kazekage in history is about to arrive on the battlefield..."
Lin Yu was unaware of the conversation between Danzo Shimura and Hiruzen Sarutobi. He now had a big problem.
After he told Kushina that he was going to the battlefield that afternoon, the little girl's eyes immediately turned red. She had been throwing a tantrum in his arms, refusing to let him go.
"No! I don't want you to go! You're the only family I have now. How can you bear to leave me alone?" Kushina looked up, staring intently at Lin Yu, tears about to spill from her red eyes, her silver teeth biting her moist lips, her small face filled with fear and dread.
She was afraid Lin Yu would leave her, and terrified of what might happen to Lin Yu.
"No! I absolutely won't let you go! I... I'll just keep hugging you and won't let you leave." Kushina wrapped herself around Lin Yu, her small hands clasped behind his back, locking him tightly.
Lin Yu gently patted Kushina's back, comforting her, "Don't worry, I'm just joining the logistics medical unit. I won't have to fight enemies, so it's very safe. Besides, I also want to become stronger so I can protect Kushina later, right? The front lines are the best training ground."
"I'm not listening! I don't want Big Brother Lin Yu's protection! I'm going to protect Big Brother Lin Yu! Anyone who dares to bully Big Brother Lin Yu, I'll punch them all away!" Kushina sniffed her cute little nose, shaking her head and refusing to let go.
"Don't you trust Big Brother Lin Yu? I'm the most afraid of death, so I'll definitely hide far away if there's a fight." Lin Yu gently pinched Kushina's cute little cheek, picked her up, spun her around, and whispered softly in her ear, "I'll definitely come back safely. There's a little cutie waiting for me at home, and I couldn't bear to die."
"Hmph! Who's your little cutie? How shameless!" Kushina blushed, pushed Lin Yu with her small hands, stomped her little foot fiercely, covered her face, and ran upstairs, leaving behind a remark.
"If you dare to lie to me, I... I'll definitely smash your head in!"
Phew, Kushina's hurdle was finally cleared. Lin Yu calmed his mind and delved deep into his consciousness, where strange characters gradually appeared.
Monthly Missions:
Mission One: Obtain a title from Hanzou (two-month time limit).
Reward: Two hours of Rinnegan experience with no Chakra cost (can be frozen).
Mission Two: Get Hiruzen Sarutobi to agree to go to the Amegakure battlefield.
Reward: Adamantine Sealing Chains and Four Symbols Seal (claimable).
Mission Three: Spin Kushina around while holding her.
Reward: shuriken Throwing Mastery (claimable).
Lin Yu returned to his bedroom, took a deep breath, and silently thought, "Claim!"
Suddenly, countless memories surged from the depths of his mind. The hand seals for Adamantine Sealing Chains and Four Symbols Seal were imprinted in his brain, as if he had used them countless times.
Lin Yu softly said, "Adamantine Sealing Chains!" Chakra surged within him, and instantly, four golden Chakra chains appeared behind him, gently swaying.
Adamantine Sealing Chains, a unique ability of the Uzumaki Clan, could not only be used as powerful offensive weapons but also to create barriers and seal Tailed Beasts.
Finally, he had some means of self-preservation. He wondered what his limit was for Chakra chains.
It wasn't good to fully unleash them in the Village. Who knew if an Anbu Ninja in a fox mask would suddenly appear outside? As for the remaining Four Symbols Seal and shuriken Mastery, it wasn't good to use them now either; he'd have to wait until he reached the battlefield.
Oh, right, tomorrow he had to remember to go to the Konoha Logistics Department to pick up a set of Genin equipment. He couldn't afford shuriken.
Withdrawing the Chakra chains, Lin Yu lay on the bed, silently thinking. Using the Rinnegan without Chakra cost, wouldn't that instantly turn him into a big boss? He could fight anyone he wanted. He suddenly wanted to spar with Madara.
Ugh, never mind. Let's not bully the elderly! It's definitely not because he couldn't beat him; it's a virtue for 21st-century youngsters to respect the elderly and love the young!