Ryun and Jiraiya drank a cup of wine. When Jiraiya started talking about being pursued by more than ten Konoha kunoichi, Ryun decisively chose to say goodbye.
Jiraiya's face darkened. He grabbed Ryun and wanted him to listen for another five minutes. He was just getting to the most crucial part.
Ryun said, if Jiraiya paid for the meal, he would listen.
Then Jiraiya decisively saw his guest out. Ryun could only shrug and left this small town whose name he didn't even know.
Releasing his sensing ability, confirming no one was around, Ryun undid the Yin Seal and used Flying Thunder God to return to his own room in the Kazamatsuri Hot Spring House.
The shadow clone nodded at Ryun, told Ryun nothing happened, and then turned into smoke and disappeared.
Ryun then comfortably lay down. The gloom brought by the previous simulation failure had completely disappeared.
In fact, if not for this simulation failure, Ryun might have considered leaving Konoha only after the Chunin Exams.
Actually, thinking carefully, as long as Ryun didn't do anything too outrageous, leaving Konoha now might not be more dangerous than staying in Konoha.
At least the world outside Konoha was big, and Ryun could go wherever he wanted.
What Ryun didn't know was, not long after he used Flying Thunder God to disappear, a fully conscious Jiraiya appeared at the spot where he vanished.
He had tracked Ryun here, not because he discovered anything strange about Ryun.
But because he vaguely felt that Ryun seemed to know him. That was enough for Jiraiya to investigate.
But no matter how he searched, he could no longer find any trace of Ryun. Ryun seemed to have vanished on the spot.
"Strange. Could it be Reverse Summoning?"
Jiraiya muttered to himself. He didn't think of the Flying Thunder God Technique.
Or rather, he didn't dare imagine that someone else could still use the Flying Thunder God Technique.
Early the next morning, Ryun got up as if nothing had happened and began even higher intensity training.
This time, he directly ignored any possible surveillance, his mood becoming open and natural.
He had at least another month to think about what method could most effectively counter Danzo's arrogance and Sarutobi Hiruzen's indulgence.
"Ryun, are you free today?"
That day, after a day of training and enjoying the hot springs, Hinata and Hanabi came to find him.
"Earlier, you asked Hanabi and me to have a match. Now we are both ready. I wonder if we could ask you to be the referee."
"Alright."
Ryun naturally wouldn't refuse such an invitation.
Although he now had to deal with powerful challenges later, this wouldn't affect his continuing to build good relationships with the girls.
The challenge brought by Danzo was ultimately only temporary pressure. Leaving perfect descendants with the girls was Ryun's pursuit for many years to come.
"Then please come with me, Ryun."
Hinata smiled and led the way in front. Ryun didn't suspect anything.
But as Ryun continued walking forward, his expression gradually changed.
"Hinata, where are we going? Isn't it outside the city?"
"Ah."
Hinata was slightly startled, a bit flustered as she said, "Hanabi and I wanted to have our match in the family's training ground. Is that okay with you, Ryun?"
"I have no objection, but are you sure you want to use chakra threads in the family grounds?"
Previously, Ryun would have worried about the chakra threads being exposed, but now it didn't matter anymore.
Regardless of any reason, Danzo would attack him, so these minor issues naturally didn't need to be hidden anymore.
"That... Ryun, please rest assured. In our Hyūga clan, unless necessary, no one is allowed to freely activate the Byakugan. Otherwise, it would cause many problems."
Ryun nodded. He believed Hinata's words.
The Hyūga family rules were strict, and there was the Caged Bird Seal controlling the branch family. Probably no one dared to spy on the match between the two main family young ladies.
Soon, Ryun followed Hinata into the Hyūga clan's main house.
Along the way, Ryun endured many looks from the Byakugan, but he couldn't express grievance because the Hyūga's Byakugan was also uncontrollable.
"I hope Ryun doesn't mind. The Hyūga clan doesn't have many outsiders visiting usually. Everyone is just curious about your identity."
Hinata explained as she walked. Hanabi, following behind her, curled her lips, seemingly not very satisfied with her sister's approach.
From beginning to end, Hinata was hiding the most critical issue. Hanabi didn't think this approach was appropriate.
Would Ryun flee in panic if it was said out loud?
Hanabi didn't believe Ryun was that kind of person.
Finally, after walking through the winding paths within the clan, the two arrived at the spacious main family training ground.
It was empty, with no one training, only a large pile of equipment waiting to be used.
Seeing this, Ryun couldn't help but feel envious.
After Tenten's guidance, he already had a complete set of training methods and could train without equipment.
But with so many professional tools, his training could be twice as effective, right?
"Hinata, can I come to your house to train in the future?"
Ryun asked one last question, not knowing Hinata's body actually swayed.
She quickly adjusted her emotions, trying hard to pretend not to be nervous, and said, "O, okay!"
Ryun was already used to Hinata being like this, so he didn't think much of it.
He watched Hinata and Hanabi finish their warm-up. Soon, the two stood in the center of the training ground.
"Do you need me to call start?"
Ryun put his hands to his mouth and called out softly.
Hanabi turned her head and nodded at Ryun.
"Then begin!"
At Ryun's command, Hanabi and Hinata began to fight with a flurry of blows.
They were already accustomed to each other's attacks. Having resumed sparring recently, they were even more familiar with their opponent's moves.
Ryun knew at a glance that continuing like this wouldn't yield any result.
So he said, "Feel free to attack your opponent boldly. As long as you avoid vital points, I can heal you both."
Ryun's words seemed to unlock their determination to fight.
Pale blue chakra gathered on their palms. This meant they began attacking each other with the Gentle Fist capable of injuring enemies.
If hit by this Gentle Fist even once, at best, chakra points would be sealed. At worst, internal organs could be directly damaged.
The two sisters naturally wouldn't aim for each other's internal organs in a match, but soon red dots appeared on both their bodies, indicating that some of their chakra points had been sealed by the other.
Their strength was very close. Neither had yet mastered the killing techniques of the Gentle Fist.
Seeing that it was about to become a contest of whose stamina was stronger if they continued like this, Hanabi suddenly changed her move. She assumed the Gentle Fist Art: Sixty-Four Palms stance, then unleashed a series of consecutive attacks, intending to seal off each of Hinata's chakra points one by one.
Hanabi's move was actually still an unfinished version. She could barely manage thirty-two palms.
But compared to her sister who hadn't learned this move yet, she should have already won, right?
Hanabi didn't feel proud of surpassing her sister because she knew her shoulders would bear heavier responsibilities because of it, including protecting her own sister.
And Hinata was thinking the same thing at this moment.
She indeed couldn't use a move like Gentle Fist Art: Sixty-Four Palms, but four chakra threads emerged from her fingertips.
Seeing this, Ryun showed a surprised expression.
How many days had it been? Hinata could already control four chakra threads?
It proved that Hinata did not disappoint Ryun in chakra shape transformation.
She swung her left arm. Two chakra threads, like nimble ropes, bound Hanabi's arms.
Then she thrust her right arm forward. The two chakra threads turned into two steel needles, deeply piercing into Hanabi's legs.
Hanabi instantly lost control of her legs, slowly sitting down on the ground, unable to move.
Hanabi looked at Hinata with shock and disbelief, asking, "Sister, what is that? The Gentle Fist doesn't have such a move. Did you steal someone else's jutsu?"
Hinata, who had just had a resolute expression, immediately panicked. She hurriedly said, "I didn't steal it. Ryun taught it to me. This move. Hmm!"
Hinata bit her lip. She almost said this move was the Sunagakure chakra threads.
Unable to explain, she could only look at Ryun. Ryun also walked over with a smile.
"This move is of course the Gentle Fist," Ryun said without blushing or panting. "Hinata, give this move a name."
"Eh, name it? Me?"
Hinata was flustered, wanting to refuse, but Ryun's hand firmly rested on her shoulder.
"I only taught you the beginning. But you are the one who created this technique. The one who names it should naturally be you."
"If you can't think of one now, it's okay. You can think about it slowly later."
"True Moon Flow."
"Hm?"
Hinata bravely raised her head, smiling as she looked at Ryun, and said, "Can it be called Gentle Fist Style: True Moon Flow?"
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