Naruto entry.

I prefer Chapter 63...

This is different from the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.

The five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, earth) are mostly used in sealing techniques in the ninja world.

For example, Orochimaru's "Five Elements Seal" consists of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. This is his way of disrupting the power of the double "Four Symbols Seal" or "Eight Trigrams Seal" that Minato Namikaze carved on Naruto, thus enabling him to perform a sealing technique.

"Participating in the Chunin Exams?"

Sarutobi Asuma rubbed his slightly red and swollen hands.

"That's right."

Kiyoshi nodded.

As long as this second prince speaks, their team leader, the Jonin Mizuki Yuuki, will definitely not dare to obstruct them.

"This...?"

Sarutobi Asuma, having lost face in front of Kurenai Yuhi, finally had a way to save face.

He coughed lightly and said:

"It depends on Hong's opinion."

Asuma Sarutobi actually had the idea of ​​participating in the Chunin Exams sooner rather than later.

He wanted to make a name for himself as soon as possible and show everyone that he was more than just the son of the Hokage.

And he also has his own name—Asma!

However, it depends on whether Hong is willing to participate.

If Kurenai doesn't want to participate in this year's Chunin Exams, he's willing to wait until the next one.

"Since...since Kiyoshi has said so, then we'll participate."

Kurenai opened her mouth, her small lips exhaling a faint, warm breath in the winter air.

"Hong, why did you agree to participate just because Kiyoshi said so? Why are you so concerned about Kiyoshi's opinion?"

Sarutobi Asuma said jealously.

He clenched his fists, feeling utterly exhausted.

Even after trying so hard in front of Hong, can't I even get a glance in return?

Is he, the childhood sweetheart, destined to lose to the unexpected Kiyoshi?

"This...this isn't here."

Kurenai's already red eyes seemed even more crimson, and even her earlobes had taken on a rosy hue.

Despite her bold and forthright personality, she wasn't good at dealing with such situations.

Especially when looking at Kiyoshi, who was growing taller and taller with a resolute face.

"Because Kiyoshi seems to be the strongest, if he agrees, our team's success rate will definitely be very high."

"Hong, you're absolutely right."

Sarutobi Asuma breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems I was overthinking things.

Even childhood sweethearts still have feelings for each other.

Seeing their reactions, Kiyoshi's lips curled into a playful smile.

Kurenai Yuhi isn't a frivolous person; it's impossible for her to fall in love with him so easily.

But Kiyoshi thinks he still has feelings for her.

But that would be too monotonous.

The traditional love story is interesting, but a bit bland.

The more he looked at Sarutobi Asuma, the more relieved he seemed, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders, and the more confident he felt he still had a chance.

Kiyoshi could feel a warm current rising in his eyes.

What a...clown.

After chatting for a while, the three of them went to a dumpling shop for a meal, and Kiyoshi left first.

He bought a basket of apples on a bustling street as a souvenir.

Kiyoshi visited Konoha Hospital quite often during this period.

Yakushi Nonou dedicated a lot of time to teaching him about medical ninjutsu.

Such a small gift shows his innocence and gratitude.

Women just like this kind of vibe.

Kiyoshi believes that Nono, a pharmacist who likes children, is no exception.

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Konoha Hospital.

"Nonou-sensei, this is a souvenir."

Kiyoshi put down a basket of apples.

"Kiyoshi has gone to great lengths."

Yakushi Nonou's pure face showed an unexpected smile, as if she hadn't expected Kiyoshi to be so polite.

Especially for orphans like Kiyoshi, one wonders how much effort they would spend in private learning these social skills.

Thinking of this, Yakushi Nono looked at Kiyoshi with a hint of pity and heartache.

What a pitiful child.

"Come sit down, I have something to tell you."

Yakushi Nono waved to Kiyoshi.

Once Kiyoshi sat down next to her, Yakushi Nonou began to tell her story.

…………

At another location in Konoha Hospital.

"Lin, you did a great job. How about you come work for us after you graduate?"

A female medical ninja watched with admiration as Nohara Rin performed medical ninjutsu on a cherry blossom bud.

Once you can control the medical ninjutsu to make this cherry blossom bloom, you've completed the learning of "emergency measures".

The goal is to train medical ninjas to instantly gather a large amount of medical chakra, enabling them to save the lives of their comrades when they need emergency treatment.

"Minko-neechan, um... I don't want to be a medical ninja in the logistics department."

Nohara Rin politely declined Nishiyama Toshiko's offer.

"Okay, it's all the same whether I join the team or not."

Toshiko Nishiyama shook her head.

Lady Tsunade initially proposed that each three-person team should provide a medical ninja.

However, this proposal ultimately fell through, and Rin Nohara's actions can be considered as complying with the proposal made back then.

"Lord Nonou has heard about you and is said to be sending his disciple to study with you. Remember to seize the opportunity."

Toshiko Nishiyama patted Rin Nohara on the shoulder.

She really thought highly of this little girl.

Many medical ninjutsu techniques can be learned quickly; if things continue like this, he might even be able to learn the Palm Healing Technique.

But when you're out in the world, you need connections.

Rin Nohara has built a good relationship with Pharmacist Nono, so she has no obstacles in Konoha Hospital.

Yakushi Nonou is the second-in-command after the Hokage's wife, Sarutobi Biwako.

"Okay, thank you, Minzi-neechan."

Nohara Rin sincerely thanked the older sister who had taken care of her.

Curiosity arose in my heart.

Who will be the disciple of Yakushi Nonou-sama?

Nohara Rin had never seen him at the hospital.

It is said that the disciple usually only received instruction from Nono in the office where the pharmacist Nono rested, and no one ever disturbed him.

After finishing her training for the day, Nohara Rin changed into a white nurse's uniform.

She helps out at the hospital by doing part-time work, which also helps ease the financial burden on her family.

Supporting a ninja like Nohara Rin would be very expensive for an ordinary family, and they would live a very frugal life.

"We need a week's worth of soldier's rations."

At a window in the hospital, Kakashi spoke to the staff sitting at the counter.

Rin Nohara, who was pushing a cart over from behind to replenish the soldier rations on the shelf, spotted Kakashi.

"Kakashi."

Nohara Rin waved her little hand in greeting.

"Lin, where are you...?"

Kakashi looked at Rin Nohara inside with a puzzled expression.

"I'll come here to help out and earn some money."

In Konoha, the control over child labor is not severe.

After all, once these ninjas adapt to their new environment, they can take on C-rank missions.

Even if you kill an enemy during a C-level mission, you won't be held responsible for their death or face trial.

Like the daimyo's army, ninjas were exempt from punishment for killing.

Upon hearing this, Kakashi nodded and said:

"I just saw Kiyoshi here. It seems he's taken on a teacher here and is looking for Toshiko Nishiyama. She said that Nishiyama would introduce him to a talented medical ninja."

Kakashi looked at Nohara Rin, who was dressed as a nurse, and had a feeling that she was probably the one being talked about.

"Huh, Kiyoshi?"

Nohara Rin was stunned.

She hadn't heard of this.