Naruto: The legend of Kiba

Chapter 120: Summon

Kiba was on his way back to the

village. The newly purchased weight-bearing props greatly affected his speed,

but he didn't mind. Wearing weight-bearing props was a form of training in

itself, and the effect was very beneficial.

His physical skills began to

improve rapidly once he started using weight-bearing props.

These new weight-bearing props

were purchased two months ago, around the fifth day of his training with

Tsunade. However, during the Life Gate mode, he usually did not wear them.

Although the Life Gate mode

reduced the burden on the body, it was also a limit state. If he wore

weight-bearing props, it would cause significant strain on his body. During

battles in Life Gate mode, wearing weight-bearing props would inflict more

damage than the state itself.

Speaking of the Life Gate mode,

although Kiba was currently focused on practicing medical ninjutsu, due to the

long-term and frequent activation of the Life Gate mode, his body had fully

adapted. The duration in a non-combat state could last up to a day, and in

combat, the energy consumption was only 80% of that in an unadapted state.

With the increased usage, the Life

Gate mode had been perfected, and the chakra in this mode reached the elite

Chunin level. The transformation from Life Gate state to Life Gate mode no

longer took time, allowing Kiba instant access.

In Life Gate mode, due to the

characteristics of the Eight Gates, Kiba's speed and strength were enhanced by

about 10% more than the Life Gate state.

Regarding Kiba's physical skills

and ninjutsu, except for strange power, there wasn't much progress. His

ninjutsu focused mainly on Water Release and Earth Release. Recently, there had

been no training or learning in this area.

As the use of medical chakra

became more comfortable, Kiba planned to learn more ninjutsu and seek advice on

some Konoha-style taijutsu from Guy. Currently, Guy, after intense training,

had become much stronger than during the Chunin exam, even though he often

pestered Kakashi for duels, which left Kakashi a bit helpless and depressed.

Kiba could tell from Kakashi's words and demeanor that he cared about Guy. Kiba

also felt that Kakashi's strength was advancing by leaps and bounds.

Kiba felt he wasn't Kakashi's

opponent anymore, pushing him to train even harder.

He had defeated these two before,

but if surpassed, it would make Kiba feel uncomfortable.

As for Yukina and Hirohiko, since

they were being trained separately, they were busy with their own training and

had not met each other.

Kiba heard that Hirohiko had been

following Jiraiya on missions, and his reputation as a genius of the Uchiha

clan had spread in some places outside the village, although not widely. Yukina

had recently been assigned some C-level missions. As the eldest daughter of the

Hyuga clan and a direct descendant of the main family, the higher-ups of Konoha

Village paid enough attention. When she participated in missions, the mission

captain had to visit the Hyuga house to get permission from her father,

Shinsuke Hyuga, and the current Hyuga patriarch before she could take part.

From this, it was evident that

although the Hyuga clan was a well-known family in Konoha Village, the Uchiha

clan couldn't compare. Due to the second Hokage's policy, they lived in a

secluded sector.

Today, with the decline of the

Senju Clan, the Uchiha Clan was the No. 1 family in Konoha. However, they were

treated this way. Kiba felt it was understandable why the Uchiha Clan might

rebel.

Kiba thought it was the Second

Hokage's fault. Yet, the Uchiha clan was paranoid and dangerous, making the

Second Hokage's decision wise for the village.

However, Hirohiko, despite

belonging to the Uchiha clan, had a completely different temperament, lacking

that paranoid extreme feeling.

As Kiba moved through the forest,

his thoughts wandered. When he thought of this, he touched his chin slightly.

Thinking about it, it's like a dream. When I was in

the ninja academy, I thought Hirohiko was the cool Sasuke type. But after

getting to know him, I found Hirohiko reliable and gentle.

The same goes for Yukina. I initially thought she

was cold but found her to be a cute and serious girl.

Thinking of them, Kiba smiled

slightly. He felt warmth in his heart.

I wonder how they are doing.

Kiba thought this and then stopped

on a branch. He looked ahead and saw a ninja in a black robe with a tanuki mask

standing on a branch.

Anbu, Naruto's direct unit!

Are they looking for me? Did something happen?

Kiba wondered.

"Taki Kiba, Hokage-sama is

looking for you," the Anbu ninja said.

Is this the genius who shone in the Chunin Exam? He

doesn't seem special.

The Anbu ninja thought as he

spoke.

"I understand, I'll go right

away," Kiba replied simply.

Then, he followed the Anbu ninja

to the Hokage office.

Meanwhile, in the Hokage office,

the Third Hokage and Hokage's advisors were present, along with an

ordinary-looking ninja.

"Shinsuke, regarding the last

mission, I want to assign another person to your team. The mission's difficulty

level has been upgraded. I'm worried about you three handling it alone,"

the Third Hokage stated.

The ninja named Shinsuke nodded

silently, looking at the Third Hokage.

This task is very difficult. Relying on just the

three of us is stressful and could lead to casualties. The Third Hokage's words

reassured me.

"This person will arrive

shortly. Let's meet them first," the Third Hokage said, smoking a pipe.

Shinsuke nodded silently.

Homura, the advisor, frowned

slightly.

Is there anyone available now? Could it be Minato?

Impossible, even with his speed, it would take three days. Where did the Third

Hokage find him?

About ten minutes later, a figure

appeared beside Shinsuke, and an Anbu ninja half-kneeled, reporting,

"Hokage-sama, Taki Kiba has been brought."

"Let him in," the Third

Hokage said, exhaling smoke.

"Yes!" The Anbu ninja

vanished in a flash.

Kiba? Let Kiba perform this task? His strength is

outstanding, but this mission... What is the Third Hokage thinking? Letting

Kiba, with no mission experience, perform this mission!

Homura showed a surprised look.

Shinsuke's silent expression also

changed slightly.

Taki Kiba? The genius praised by the Sannin and

Minato in the Chunin exam? He's training under Tsunade-sama to become a medical

ninja. Let him perform this task? I'm afraid...

At this moment, Kiba opened the

door and entered the Hokage's office. Immediately, Homura and Shinsuke's eyes

fell on Kiba.

This... is thoughtless. Even without mission

manpower, you can't let Kiba, with no mission experience, join this mission!

Homura frowned.

Is this the young genius even praised by the greats?

Taki Kiba? He doesn't seem special. Is this decision ill-considered?

Shinsuke also frowned slightly.

Hmm... I don't know if this decision is correct...

But, Kiba's talent might make this task possible...

The Third Hokage frowned slightly.

After all, the task's difficulty has been upgraded

from C-level to B-level... It has been over a year since it was entrusted. No

one completed it during this time!