Naruto: Boruto Returns to Shippuden

Chapter 60 Instructions

Upon hearing Boruto's request, Kakashi raised an eyebrow and said, "Lightning Blade is a relatively advanced ninjutsu. Can you learn it and use it in the exam in such a short time?"

He knew that although Boruto possessed extraordinary ninja potential, mastering advanced ninjutsu like Chidori would not be something that could be achieved overnight.

It requires extremely high chakra control and a long period of practice to gradually master.

When faced with Kakashi's questioning, Boruto confidently replied, "What's so difficult about that?" He was quite confident in his learning ability.

Kakashi looked at Boruto's eyes and then said, "Alright, since you're so confident you can learn it, I'll teach you. But the technique I'm going to teach you is called Chidori."

Boruto was about to express his thoughts after hearing Kakashi's words, but Kakashi spoke first and continued, "Lightning Blade is roughly a derivative ninjutsu of Chidori. Maybe you can develop even more powerful ninjutsu after you learn it."

As he spoke, he explained the relationship between Raikiri and Chidori to Boruto.

“Okay.” Boruto nodded, indicating that he understood Kakashi’s meaning.

At this moment, Kakashi's expression suddenly turned serious, and he slowly said, "Oh, right, there's one more thing."

"Didn't you fight Kabuto Yakushi during the Chunin Exams preliminaries? Did you notice anything unusual then?"

Boruto frowned and recalled, "At that time, I felt that he wasn't giving it his all, and he didn't deny it. I had a feeling that if he had really gone all out, the outcome would have been hard to predict."

Kakashi said in a heavy tone, "Kabuto Yakushi is far more than just an ordinary genin; his strength is comparable to mine."

"Today he infiltrated Sasuke's hospital room and easily took out the four ANBU members I had assigned to guard Sasuke. In the end, he even escaped from my grasp using the Death Soul Technique."

Kakashi continued, "So we must be careful when dealing with this Kabuto Yakushi. We can't let our guard down. He's like a viper lurking in the shadows, ready to bite us at any moment."

Boruto nodded, indicating that he understood.

"Was Sasuke suddenly attacked? Is that why no one is allowed to visit him now?" Boruto asked thoughtfully.

"Then why did Kabuto attack Sasuke? Could it be...?"

Kakashi chimed in, "That's right, Kabuto Yakushi was also Orochimaru's subordinate."

"Not only Kabuto Yakushi, but also the Sound Village, which was established in recent years, belongs to Orochimaru."

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Meanwhile, in another part of Konoha, Kabuto Yakushi, whom Boruto and the others had been talking about, had already arrived at a room and met with Dosu Kinuta, one of the Sound Ninja trio.

Kabuto slowly emerged from behind a wall, looked at Tosu Kinu in front of him, and sneered, "How surprising, the self-important Sound Ninja trio only has you as the only one to make it to the third exam."

Tosu Kinu's face was gloomy, and his eyes revealed vigilance. He coldly replied, "You Konoha people really know how to meddle. When did it become your Konoha people's business to interfere in the affairs of our Otogakure?"

At this moment, Kabuto Yakushi was wearing a mask from the Konoha Anbu, which covered his face, leaving only his eyes visible.

“It’s me,” Kabuto Yakushi replied calmly, then gently removed the mask from his face, revealing his features.

Tosu Kinu looked at Kabuto Yakushi with a hint of contempt in his eyes and sneered, "Heh, I thought it was someone important, but it turns out to be that good-for-nothing who has failed the Chunin Exams for years."

"By the way, if I remember correctly, none of the three from your group participated in the third exam this time, right?"

Kabuto didn't want to argue with the other party, and went straight to the point: "I've come to see you to convey Lord Orochimaru's orders."

Upon hearing this, Tosu Kinu's eyes sharpened, and he asked suspiciously, "Are you also an undercover agent sent by Lord Orochimaru to guard Sasuke Uchiha's cursed seal?" He could not ignore the name Orochimaru.

Tos Kinu looked at Kabuto Yakushi in front of him and suddenly threw a punch without hesitation, aiming straight at Kabuto.

Putting aside his current doubts about the authenticity of Kabuto's identity, he also doesn't want someone weaker than him to boss him around.

However, Kabuto Yakushi easily dodged the attack, having anticipated Tosu Kinu's actions.

Immediately afterwards, Kabuto Yakushi pressed a kunai against Tosu Kinu's neck.

The cold touch of the kunai on Tosu Kinu's neck made him realize that Kabuto Yakushi was far stronger than he had imagined, and he had to reassess Kabuto's abilities.

Kabuto Yakushi, still wearing that enigmatic smile, asked softly, "Now, do you believe me?"

Tos Kinu's face was gloomy. He clenched his fists. Although he was unwilling, he had to admit that Yakushi Kabuto was indeed stronger than him.

After a moment of silence, he spoke coldly, "Speak, what new instructions does Lord Orochimaru have?" His tone had lost its previous contempt.

Kabuto nodded in satisfaction, put away the kunai in his hand, and then released the restraints on Tosu Kinuchi.

He then slowly said, "Lord Orochimaru requests that you force Sasuke Uchiha to use the Cursed Seal in the third exam."

Tosu Kinu frowned and asked in confusion, "Does Lord Orochimaru intend to take this opportunity to attack Uchiha Sasuke?"

Kabuto smiled mysteriously and replied, "Lord Orochimaru has his own plans. We just need to follow his orders. Remember, you must force Sasuke Uchiha to use his full strength, otherwise Lord Orochimaru will hold you accountable."

Tosu Kinu frowned slightly and said, "But in this exam, I'm not facing Uchiha Sasuke, but a brat named Boruto."

Tos Kinu thought for a moment and then changed his mind, saying, "No, that brat definitely can't beat that monster from Sunagakure. In short, my opponent this time isn't the Uchiha, so this is a bit tricky."

Upon hearing this, Kabuto smiled faintly, as if he had expected it, and said softly, "Isn't that simple? As far as I know, your opponents are arranged according to their draw numbers."

"In other words, as long as you kill the candidate before you before the exam starts, you'll be matched up against Uchiha Sasuke, right?" Kabuto Yakushi said with a smile as he looked at Tosu Kinu.

Upon hearing this, Tosu Kinu's eyes lit up. That's right! As long as we take down the person in front, we can fight Uchiha Sasuke.

He was calculating in his mind that Sasuke Uchiha was number 5 and he was number 7. As long as he killed Naruto Uzumaki, number 6, he could naturally face Sasuke Uchiha and complete Lord Orochimaru's mission.

After thinking it over carefully, he felt that he should have no problem defeating that skinny Naruto. With that in mind, Tosu Kinugami nodded and said, "Alright, what's the specific time? Tonight?"

Kabuto shook his head and said slowly, "No, the specific time will be arranged for you later. Before that, do not act rashly, or you will ruin Lord Orochimaru's important plans."

After saying that, Kabuto left the spot.