Multiverse Skill System

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"I've never felt time fly by so fast!" Hatake Sakumo left the hot spring reluctantly. It wasn't that he didn't want to continue, but he simply didn't have enough money with him!

"Next time, bring Kakashi too." A fleeting tenderness crossed Sakumo Hatake's eyes as he mentioned Kakashi.

Outside, Might Guy saw Sakumo Hatake again and, noticing his noticeably changed demeanor, smiled knowingly.

"How about it? Our hot springs are great, aren't they? Although the price is a bit high, it's really worth it." As an employee of the hot spring resort, Matt Dai also felt proud of the resort.

"It is indeed a wonderful hot spring; I will come again."

"We look forward to your next visit. By the way, the owner said that they will be opening a higher-level hot spring in the future, which will be much better than the current one!"

"Is there anything else amazing?"

Hatake Sakumo's gaze lingered on the remaining five doors, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation. At the same time, he was also very curious about Yi Shuihan, the owner of the hot spring. What kind of person could create such a magical place?

"goodbye!"

"Come again next time!"

"Ah."

After leaving the hot spring resort, Hatake Sakumo went to see the Third Hokage. His presence there was no coincidence; he came with a mission: to report the true situation of the hot spring to the Third Hokage.

Although the Third Hokage had bathed in the hot spring once, it was in an ordinary setting, and because his strength was so high, he didn't notice the wonder of the hot spring. It was only after the incident with Nawaki and the realization that Minato Namikaze's recent growth in strength was somewhat illogical that he sent Sakumo Hatake to investigate.

"A hot spring that can increase chakra levels, and that soaking in a hot spring can replace training in power control, is that true?" The Third Hokage's voice trembled slightly. As the Hokage, he thought more deeply and knew the value of this hot spring. It could be said that as long as this hot spring existed, it wouldn't be long before Konoha's strength could even rise to the point where it wouldn't fear any other ninja village. Even if all the ninja villages attacked together, they could still win. It wouldn't be impossible to recreate the era when the First Hokage was born.

“There’s no mistake, that’s not an illusion, I can feel it,” Sakumo Hatake said with certainty.

"You can leave now! I need to sort this out properly." The Third Hokage waved for Sakumo Hatake to leave, and when he was alone, a very complicated expression appeared on his face.

Yi Shuihan repeatedly changed the Third Generation's perception of him, to the point that the Third Generation found it hard to accept. If this continued, the Third Generation was really worried that he might get sick from fright.

It's impossible to completely seize the hot springs and use them to enhance Konoha's strength. We definitely can't get past Yi Shuihan. We can't force it. So we have to use the most conventional methods.

Helping Yi Shuihan promote the hot spring resort is, of course, impossible.

The daily limit on the number of people is not just for show; too many people would actually be a bad thing.

The best approach is to let truly talented individuals enter and cultivate there, thus maximizing their benefits.

"I used to think he would never be able to break even, but now I realize I was too narrow-minded. With that kind of magical hot spring, how could he not make money?"

The third generation changed his mind and decided to inform those close to him and talented individuals about the hot spring.

The next day, Yi Shuihan was studying the scroll sent by Danzo when his thoughts were suddenly interrupted by the noise from the hot spring resort.

When they went outside, they found a dozen people surrounding Matt Day.

At first, I thought they were there to cause trouble, but upon closer listening, I realized they were all customers.

Yi Shuihan found it quite strange that so many guests had arrived at once, but since it was a good thing, he didn't think much of it.

"What's going on? It's so noisy!" Tsunade also came out and was surprised to see such a commotion.

"It's them?"

"Do you know them?"

Yi Shuihan looked at Tsunade with surprise.

"Hmm," Tsunade didn't hide anything, "I wouldn't say I know them, I just know them. They are all talents trained by the old man, most of them are from the Anbu, and they are all quite talented!"

The Anbu? The Third Hokage's men, oh, so that's how it is. It seems the Third Hokage finally found out about the hot springs!

As expected, they are all elites. They look like they are only 14 or 15 years old, but each of them is a Chunin or above. In particular, most of them are Jonin, and there is one Jonin. Especially that Jonin, his talent is probably only slightly inferior to Tsunade. If he is trained, he has the potential to become a Kage!

"I'm going to do my job." Tsunade greeted them and walked over to Might Guy's side. Everyone greeted her respectfully, showing her great respect.

"You Anbu members get days off too, huh!" The identities of the Anbu members are generally unknown to most people, but what can you do when it's Tsunade?

"Thanks to the Hokage, I had the opportunity to come here."

Chapter 292, So you're my brother-in-law!

"Third Hokage, I see." Tsunade immediately understood the Third Hokage's intention; it was obvious he was going to give his subordinates special treatment!

This was exactly what Tsunade wanted to see, so she simply glanced at the Anbu members a few times and declared that all of them were good-looking enough.

It's not that Tsunade cheated; in fact, none of these geniuses in the Anbu were ugly. The men were handsome, the women were beautiful, and even the worst among them were above average.

"I wonder if only two doors are open right now?" the leader of the secret service asked.

Might Guy nodded in agreement. Apart from the only Jonin in the Anbu who was slightly disappointed, the others did not react much.

So which one do you want to soak?

"All of them are Black Iron, 8 hours per person."

A stack of gold notes was handed to Matt Dai, showing how wealthy they were. It was clear that these gold notes were not their limit; if they hadn't known that the hot spring resort wouldn't be open all night, they might have soaked for even longer.

Soaking in a hot spring for too long can cause problems, but for us powerful ninjas, hot springs are no problem. Let alone 8 hours, we can soak in them indefinitely.

Mighty led the Dark Division into the Black Iron Gate, and as they passed by Yi Shuihan, the Dark Division members all cast curious glances at him.

These gazes weren't directed at a stranger; rather, they were as if they knew Yi Shuihan's identity. Clearly, they already knew what Yi Shuihan looked like, or even if they didn't know what he looked like, they had guessed his identity.

Apart from the members of the Anbu, no one else was seen. So Yi Shuihan and Tsunade entered the Bronze Hot Spring again. However, this time Yi Shuihan did not continue to study the forbidden techniques or chat with Tsunade, because Nawaki was finally about to wake up.

The rope tree in the hot spring was enveloped in a layer of green light, radiating a powerful life force. It didn't feel like a human at all, but rather like a colossal creature.

Moreover, around the rope tree, tender buds of flowers, grasses, and trees are appearing on the ground at a visible speed. These buds seem to have been stimulated by something and are growing rapidly at a speed that can be seen with the naked eye.

In just a short while, the hot spring completely transformed into a small forest, and the water level dropped significantly as a result.

"There's no mistake, this is Wood Release." Tsunade said with a look of surprise.

"It seems he has lived up to expectations and successfully awakened Wood Release. Congratulations." Yi Shuihan was the least surprised by this, as he had guessed this outcome from the very beginning.

Wood Release is considered an extremely powerful bloodline by others, but Yi Shuihan did not take it too seriously. Therefore, he was extremely indifferent when he saw Wood Release reappear in the world.

"Hmm," when the transformation reached its final stage, Senju Nawaki finally opened his eyes.

Upon encountering the completely unfamiliar environment, Senju Nawaki's eyes lit up with alertness. He leaped out of the hot spring, his hand instinctively reaching for his waist, where he usually stored his ninja tools.

Of course, it was impossible to touch the ninja tools. Before I could even be surprised, I finally heard Tsunade's voice.

"Little brother! You're finally awake. How are you? Are you alright?" Tsunade asked with great concern.

"Tsunade-neechan! What are you doing here? And where is this place?" Senju Nawaki's eyes were blank, but the situation before he fainted began to surface in his mind.

I was ambushed at the time, and it took me a lot of effort to defeat the enemy. In the end, I was seriously injured and passed out.

So that's how it is. Did Tsunade bring me back?

"Huh!" Rope Tree was suddenly stunned. Only then did he realize that his body was completely different from what he remembered. It was full of power, and he could feel a new, vibrant bloodline power quietly waiting for him to activate it.

With a vague idea forming in his mind, Senju Nawaki almost instinctively condensed this bloodline power in his hands.

"This is... Wood Release!" The answer came naturally to his mind, making Senju Nawaki, who had always wanted to awaken Wood Release and become Hokage to revitalize his clan, feel as if he were in a dream.

"Yes, Nawaki, you succeeded. You've finally awakened Wood Release. The Senju clan will depend on you from now on," Tsunade murmured, her eyes even beginning to gleam—a sign that she was about to cry!

"This is an eyesore!" Even Yi Shuihan, who was standing to the side, couldn't bear to watch anymore. He really couldn't stand this heartwarming scene, especially since he wasn't one of the main characters.

"Sister, what's going on? How did I suddenly awaken Wood Release?"

Upon hearing Senju Nawaki's question, Tsunade subconsciously looked at Yi Shuihan. It was only then that Senju Nawaki realized there was another unfamiliar older brother present.

"He saved you. You were injured and unconscious, and no one knew what to do. Fortunately, he appeared and not only healed your injuries but also helped you awaken Wood Release," Tsunade explained. With her brother fully recovered and awakening Wood Release, Tsunade's gratitude towards Yi Shuihan truly reached its peak.

Putting everything else aside, it's likely that in Tsunade's heart right now, besides Nawaki, there's only Yi Shuihan and her grandmother, Uzumaki Mito.

When Tsunade explained to Nawaki how Yi Shuihan had saved people, Nawaki's gaze towards Yi Shuihan instantly became incredibly warm.

He walked respectfully to Yi Shuihan, bowed deeply, and said, "Thank you for saving my life, big brother."

Thousand Hands Rope Tree's sensible attitude improved Yi Shuihan's impression of him somewhat, making her feel that at least she hadn't saved the wrong person.

"You should be most grateful to your sister. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't care whether she lived or died."

Yi Shuihan's words startled Senju Nawaki. Then, as if he had thought of something, he kept glancing back and forth between Yi Shuihan and Tsunade with a strange look.

"Oh, so you're my brother-in-law! Hello, brother-in-law."

Suddenly, Senju Nawaki spoke as if he had just realized something, but what he said almost made Yi Shuihan lose his balance and fall.

"Nabatsuki, what nonsense are you talking about?" Tsunade's ears turned bright red, but her words didn't seem to completely absolve her of any responsibility.

Wow, this kid has potential! Worth nurturing, not bad, not bad. Because of what Thousand Hands Rope Tree said, Yi Shuihan's opinion of him changed drastically. This kind of insight is something that only a talented person could understand.

Chapter 293, Education Should Start from Childhood

Yi Shuihan neither confirmed nor denied calling Qian Shou Nawaki her brother-in-law, which made Qian Shou Nawaki call him even more happily, as if he completely regarded Yi Shuihan as his brother-in-law.

Listening to Senju Nawaki calling him "brother-in-law" repeatedly, and seeing Tsunade's shy and embarrassed expression, Yi Shuihan felt incredibly refreshed. It was like drinking a bottle of Sprite on the hottest summer day—refreshing and exhilarating.

"Alright, you've just woken up. Go see your clansmen and let them know you're safe. They've worried enough these past few days."

"Yes! Grandma must be worried sick. I still need to tell her the good news that I've awakened Wood Release!"

Because of Senju Nawaki's obedience, Yi Shuihan gave Tsunade a half-day off, allowing her to take Senju Nawaki back to the Senju clan's residence.

Previously, the Senju clan only had one member, Tsunade, who was a woman. Although she was strong, she was not able to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the entire village of Konoha. In addition, she herself did not seem to care much about the position of Hokage. Therefore, the other major clans of Konoha did not target the Senju clan much.

Now, it's easy to imagine the shock that news of Senju Nawaki's awakening of Wood Release will cause. Konoha will likely be in turmoil for some time to come.

For now, the Senju clan still has Mito Uzumaki in charge. As the wife of the first Hokage and the Jinchuriki of the Nine-Tails, as long as she is alive, Konoha will not make any major moves. But after she passes away, things may change.

As long as Tsunade is no longer by Senju Nawaki's side, some people will probably try to get rid of him, and the people in other villages don't want another Senju Hashirama to appear.

"So what? Considering how sensible Nawaki is, I'll spare his life." Yi Shuihan made his decision. It could be said that without Nawaki's knowledge, his life was basically safe. As long as he didn't do anything reckless, he would definitely not die.

"Judging from Nawaki's attitude, Kato Dan will never be Tsunade's boyfriend again. He should just go and get his lunchbox."

Yi Shuihan was in a good mood, especially after seeing Rope Tree off and then meeting an acquaintance, Konoha's White Fang Hatake Sakumo. He came with a child of about 3 years old, his son Hatake Kakashi.

"This is father and son working together!" Upon seeing Kakashi and his son, Yi Shuihan suddenly had a question: Who exactly is Kakashi's mother? She has never appeared in the original work. Could she be dead by now?

Might Guy was diligently carrying out his work. Sakumo Hatake did not enter the Kurogane Onsen area this time, but instead went into a regular onsen with Kakashi.

It seems that Sakumo Hatake came this time for his son.

"Boss, Lord Sakumo is looking for you."

"Wasn't he enjoying a hot spring with his son? Why is he looking for me?"

Despite some doubts, Yi Shuihan still received Hatake Sakumo.

"We meet again, Hatake Sakumo. I wonder what brings you here? Let me make this clear: if you want to pay on credit, then don't bother," Yi Shuihan said half-jokingly. Of course, he wouldn't allow credit for others, but Hatake Sakumo's request was an exception. Yi Shuihan had an idea: to rescue Hatake Sakumo. The hot spring resort was a bit short-staffed, and Hatake Sakumo would be perfect. Naturally, Yi Shuihan would treat his future employee differently.

If you've already acquired Sakumo Hatake, then getting Kakashi will be easy – buy one get one free, it's an extremely good deal!

"It's like this, I'm about to leave Konoha to carry out a mission, and I probably won't be back for a long time. I hope you can take care of my son."

"Take care of your son?"

Yi Shuihan looked at Hatake Sakumo in surprise. This didn't make sense! Shouldn't this be a request made by someone with an extremely close relationship?

"I call it taking care of him, but really it's just so he can come here to soak in the hot springs every day. As for the money, I'll give it to him in advance."

So that's how it is. Yi Shuihan then realized that he had misunderstood.

"Why not give the money to your son? I'm a businessman, I'm not going to stop him from going to the hot springs!"

"Your son is the same kid from before, right? I'll grant your request since you're somewhat pleasing to the eye."

It was just a matter of a word, and Yi Shuihan had no reason to refuse, thus gaining some goodwill.

"Thank you, owner. Here's ten thousand taels, which will be used as Kakashi's expenses for his next hot spring bath."

Wow, what a tycoon! Yi Shuihan was also surprised by Hatake Sakumo's generosity, because 10,000 taels of silver was gold, which, according to the gold-silver exchange rate, was one million taels of silver, enough for an ordinary person to live on for many lifetimes.

Sakumo Hatake really went all out to train Kakashi!

What Yi Shuihan didn't know was that this 10,000 gold coins was almost all of Hatake Sakumo's savings. If Hatake Sakumo didn't make some extra money on this trip, he probably wouldn't have any money left to go to the hot springs in the future.

"I don't think we need that much, do we?" Yi Shuihan was telling the truth. Kakashi wasn't even a genin yet and could only enter ordinary hot springs. At eight hours a day, that's 80 ryo shadows. 3 ryo would be enough for many years. Even if he were to advance to become a ninja, it would still be enough for more than three months.

"My son is progressing very quickly." Sakumo Hatake answered with great confidence. He had just gone with his son to experience the ordinary arena and concluded that Kakashi would only need a maximum of two months to advance to the Genin level, at which point he could enter the Kurogane Hot Spring.

If Sakumo Hatake hadn't returned for six months, Kakashi might have already become a Chunin. If he hadn't returned for a year or two, Kakashi would definitely have become a Jonin.

In the original story, Kakashi became a Jonin at the age of 12 on his own. Now that there are hot springs, it's not surprising that a 5-year-old Jonin could appear.

"Then I'll wait and see."

Education should start from childhood, and Sakumo Hatake seems to understand this principle very well.