Lurking in Konoha, Part-Time Hokage

Hanekawa soon met Shinku Yuhi.

He sat sternly on the sofa in the living room, dressed in a black tight suit and a green Jonin vest, exuding a grave air.

Hanekawa remembered he was tragically lost during the Nine-Tails' Rampage.

"Sit."

Shinku Yuhi nodded slightly and said.

"Thank you, Uncle Shinku."

Hanekawa replied politely.

"You'll be living here from now on, and I'll teach you Genjutsu."

Shinku Yuhi paused and explained, "This is an order from Lord Hokage."

Hokage?

Hanekawa was thoughtful.

Could it be because of the 'Innate Full Soul' entry?

"Huh?"

The listening Kurenai Yuhi asked in surprise and curiosity, "Why?"

"Hanekawa is naturally suited for Genjutsu."

Upon receiving the information from Sarutobi Hiruzen, Shinku Yuhi had also checked Hanekawa, finding it true.

"Better than me? Didn't you say my Genjutsu talent was strong?"

Kurenai pouted, crossing her arms and asked.

Her delicate face showed an unwilling expression, looking adorably fierce.

Hanekawa couldn't help but smile.

In the original story, Kurenai's personality was rather strong, evident from her fondness for sake and vodka.

"Kurenai, you're already a student of the Ninja Academy. How can you compare to Hanekawa?"

Shinku Yuhi cleared his throat and retorted.

He wasn't lying to Kurenai, but there are always differences among geniuses.

"Isn't he a student?"

Kurenai blurted out in surprise.

"Not currently."

Shinku Yuhi recalled the information given by Sarutobi Hiruzen and said, "He hasn't even been exposed to ninja knowledge."

"Oh."

Kurenai turned to look at Hanekawa.

Her first impression was exceptionally beautiful, finely crafted like an exquisite doll.

"Alright!"

Kurenai suddenly raised her voice, patting her chest and said, "From today onwards, I'll take care of you!"

She struck a pose typical of a big sister, but paired with her doll-like face, it was nothing but adorable.

If Shinku Yuhi weren't present, Hanekawa would have been inclined to reach out and pinch her cheeks, surely very soft.

But how should he address her?

Kurenai-nee? Kurenai-sis?

It's more like something from a senior citizens' club.

Shinku Yuhi smiled like a proud father.

Turning his gaze from Kurenai to Hanekawa, he said, "Let's eat first, then I'll teach you some basic ninja knowledge."

"Isn't Hanekawa going to school?"

Kurenai asked instinctively.

"He will."

Shinku Yuhi answered, "Lord Hokage has arranged for him to be a transfer student in your class."

"Yay!"

Kurenai was suddenly excited.

In her eyes, Hanekawa would henceforth be her junior, lending her considerable prestige whenever she took him out.

Hanekawa pondered slightly.

Who are Kurenai's peers among the ninjas?

The timeline in the original work was rather chaotic, making it unclear.

After dinner, Hanekawa followed Shinku Yuhi to the small courtyard outside.

Kurenai followed too, under the pretense of consolidating her basics, but in reality, she was curious about Hanekawa's talent.

"The first lesson for a ninja is Chakra extraction."

Standing opposite Hanekawa, Shinku Yuhi began explaining the concept of Chakra.

According to The Book of Lin, the mixture of physical energy and mental power is called stamina, the basis for Taijutsu. 

The Chakra extracted by a ninja is a conversion from stamina into non-elemental Chakra.

With seals, Chakra can be guided and processed, leading to transformation in Chakra Nature and Form, ultimately releasing Ninjutsu.

"Is there anything you don't understand?"

Shinku Yuhi asked Hanekawa, who looked serious.

Chakra extraction is taught at the Ninja Academy, but many students try it early on.

Especially those from ninja clans or with ninja parents.

Practicing early undoubtedly gives them an advantage in the academy.

Like Kakashi Hatake in Kurenai's class.

While others were learning the Three Basic Techniques, he was already mastering Earth Release.

Besides talent, his father, Sakumo Hatake, Konoha's White Fang, meant no lack of resources.

"No."

Hanekawa shook his head and said.

"Then have a try."

With slight anticipation, Shinku Yuhi suggested, "Generally, chakra extraction takes a month, but it only takes three days for a genius."

"I did it in three days!"

Kurenai hurriedly raised her little hand, eager for Hanekawa to notice her.

Could she really be a genius?

Upon closer thought, Kurenai indeed fitted the bill.

Her poor track record was merely due to unfortunate encounters with some abnormally strong opponents.

But let's be honest, when faced with someone like Itachi Uchiha, even 99% of ninjas would find him overwhelming.

In short, Kurenai was a normal genius.

Hanekawa exhaled deeply, controlling the physical energy produced by his 130 trillion cells along with his innate mental energy.

In the original, mental energy referred to the accumulation of training experience.

However, due to the influence of the Innate Full Soul entry, Hanekawa had a considerable amount of innate mental energy.

"So fast!"

Shinku Yuhi suddenly raised an eyebrow in surprise.

"What's so fast?"

Kurenai hadn't realized it yet.

"He's already extracted it."

Shinku Yuhi's tone carried a hint of excitement.

"How is that possible?"

Kurenai was stunned, practically petrified.

Extracting chakra in three days is called genius, but extracting it in three seconds? 

That's nothing short of monstrous.

At that moment, Hanekawa's body trembled, feeling a surge of excitement.

Before he could marvel at the extracted chakra, he was met with a new entry.

[New entry acquired.]

[E-Rank Talent Entry: Ninja.]

[Trigger Condition: Successful Chakra extraction.]

[Effect: Increases the speed of Chakra extraction by 10%.]

[Remark: Two synthesis paths available.]

[First Path: Combine with E-Level Entry Three Basic Techniques and E-Level Entry Ninja Tool Throwing to synthesize D-Level Entry Ordinary Genin.]

[Second Path: Combine with E-Level Entry Three Basic Techniques, E-Level Entry Ninja Tool Throwing, and E-Level Entry Ninja School First to synthesize C-Level Entry Gifted Genin.]

Hanekawa roughly understood the logic of the system's operation.

New entries likely trigger based on his actions.

He could try different actions in the future and possibly find more surprises.

Based on previous explanations, certain unique entries could synthesize through deduction.

'Ninja' was evidently such an entry.

The system offered two synthesis paths, granting him more freedom than anticipated.

Without doubt, the effect of a 'Gifted Genin' would surpass that of an 'Ordinary Genin.'

But dominating the Ninja Academy would be considerably challenging.

After all, this class included Kakashi Hatake.

Yet, hope wasn't lost; he didn't intend to be ordinary.

I'm not your average Joe.

He was a man with a cheat!

Hanekawa emerged from his meditation.

He looked at Kurenai and was momentarily startled.

At this moment, the little girl was like a frosted eggplant, her slightly curly hair appearing to droop alongside her spirit.

Adorably pinchable.

"Congratulations, Hanekawa."

Shinku Yuhi beamed, saying.

Hanekawa was someone Sarutobi Hiruzen had placed in his care. Coupled with such talent, their future security seemed assured.