Chapter 149

The Anbu members following behind silently recorded their movements.

Without a word along the way, the group soon entered Konoha.

Yugao and Hotaru brought Ishihara to a courtyard that was not remote, yet clean and secluded.

"This is the residence the Hokage has arranged for you, Mr. Ishihara. If you need anything, you can speak to me..."

Yugao introduced the situation of the courtyard, her beautiful eyes glancing at Ishihara from time to time, then she bid a reluctant farewell to Hotaru.

Ishihara stood in the courtyard and observed for a moment.

The courtyard was not large, but it had an independent training ground, and all kinds of facilities were complete.

The location was somewhat remote; there were no neighbors, and no other households within a hundred meters around.

Moreover, there was no Anbu surveillance, and Ishihara was quite satisfied with this point.

He might as well consider it a vacation for himself.

He sat leisurely in the courtyard, brewed tea, and wanted to see who would be the first to come knocking.

After Yugao and Hotaru left this place, they headed straight for the Hokage Tower.

On the way, Hotaru looked at her best friend teasingly.

"Just now, someone's eyes almost stuck to Ishihara. Tell me, did your heart flutter?"

Yugao's face turned slightly red, and she quickened her pace. "I didn't. Don't talk nonsense."

Hotaru wouldn't let it go, stepping forward to tickle her. "Still saying you didn't? Your face is already red."

"Oh, what can I do? My junior brother is handsome and talented. It's no wonder you fell for him."

"Tsk tsk, my junior brother? Didn't you just say you aren't Orochimaru's disciple? I think you're the one who's fallen for him," Yugao retorted, unwilling to yield.

"Hehe, so sour. Someone is jealous."

The two played and teased, and soon the Hokage Tower came into view.

Hotaru suddenly spoke up to remind her:

"If the Hokage asks you to hand over Ishihara's secret technique later, you absolutely must not reveal it."

Yugao: "Why?"

Hotaru shook her head and said earnestly:

"You simply don't understand the mindset of such people. Ishihara is... very similar to Orochimaru."

"Don't be fooled; when he gave you the jutsu, he only said you couldn't give it to others without his permission. But if you truly violate his words, he will definitely be furious!"

"You absolutely must not provoke him!"

Having witnessed Ishihara's terrifying talent, she did not want her best friend to offend Ten Gen.

Hearing this, Yugao pondered for a moment, then took out the scroll Ishihara had given her and burned it directly.

"This should be fine."

The two exchanged a smile and walked into the Hokage Tower.

The Third Hokage, Danzo, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado were already waiting for them.

The two immediately recounted the mission process in exhaustive detail.

"Developing a kinjutsu-level genjutsu in just a few minutes. Truly a terrifying talent."

The Third Hokage sighed in admiration.

He had long known from Itachi that Ishihara's genjutsu was extremely powerful, but this performance still exceeded his imagination.

Afterwards, he looked at Yugao and said, "Red, can you show us the secret technique Ishihara gave you?"

This was a secret technique developed by Ishihara.

It seemed to be no lower than S-rank.

According to Yugao's account, this was even a kinjutsu-level genjutsu!

Even if he couldn't use it himself, he could give it to his trusted subordinates or even take it back to his clan.

Not only the Third Hokage, but Danzo and the others were looking at her with burning eyes.

Yugao's heart skipped a beat; she secretly rejoiced that she had prepared in advance and put on an expression of difficulty.

"Hokage-sama, Ishihara said this genjutsu cannot be shown to others without his permission. I... would doing this anger him?"

The Third Hokage frowned slightly, opened his mouth, but could find no reason to argue.

He sighed inwardly and could only give up.

"Then just demonstrate it for us. Let us see the power of this genjutsu!"

"Very well! However, this genjutsu has high requirements. I have only just mastered it, so the effect might not be great. Please forgive me."

Yugao breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly said.

This genjutsu was tailored specifically to her situation, and combined with her genjutsu talent and foundation, she learned it very easily.

She quickly formed hand seals, and then a subtle wave of energy spread out.

The Third Hokage and Danzo and the others narrowed their eyes warily, then looked at her with some confusion.

Yugao took a slight breath, feeling somewhat shocked in her heart.

The effect of this genjutsu was probably even stronger than she had imagined.

"Hokage-sama, my genjutsu has been cast."

The Third Hokage and Danzo and the others exchanged glances and frowned. "We felt it, but where is the effect?"

Yugao stepped forward, picked up a pen from the desk, and flicked it lightly.

It landed beside a document on the table in front of the Third Hokage.

The Third Hokage's expression changed slightly; years of accumulated combat experience made him sense something was wrong, and he immediately dispelled the genjutsu.

"Release!"

Hum—

The Third Hokage looked forward, and his pupils instantly contracted.

He saw that the brush had not landed beside the document, but had pierced straight through it.

Yuuhi Kurenai explained, "The effect of this genjutsu is merely to interfere with illusions within an extremely small range, yet it is difficult for people to detect."

The Third Hokage inhaled slightly.

He, with his vast combat experience, instantly understood the terrifying nature of this genjutsu.

If, amidst fierce battle, the position of an attack or a dodge deviated by even a few centimeters, it would be a fatal mistake!

An effect that seemed insignificant was, in fact, extremely terrifying.

"Truly worthy of Ishihara."

Not only him, but Danzo and the others naturally understood this principle as well.

The few of them could not help but feel their hearts burn with desire.

If Ishihara could develop more secret techniques, Konoha would be set!

"If I can control Ishihara, who could still stand in my way of becoming Hokage!"

Danzo's eyes burned with intense desire.

If he had still hesitated before, now he could not wait to cast Izanami on Ishihara.