After transforming, I became the wife of all Naruto fans.

Chiba immediately tried to stop Uzuki Yugao from revealing the news of Gekko Hayate's death.

But after thinking about it, looking at the purple-haired beauty in front of her, Qianyu gave up the idea.

Because it's quite obvious that Uzuki Yugao herself is already struggling with this matter.

Ever since she finished greeting him, she had been lost in thought, her eyes sometimes unfocused and sometimes struggling. It was unclear whether Qianyu's presence had triggered some kind of memory for her.

Looking at Uzuki Yugao like this, Maruhoshi Kosuke showed obvious suspicion.

So rather than letting the old man find out the truth on his own, it's better to tell him now, so that he can at least see Gekko Hayate one last time.

Chiyu sighed softly and called out to Uzuki Yugao in a low voice, "Sister, sister?"

"Huh?" Uzuki Yugao snapped out of her daze, looking bewildered.

Qianyu asked with concern, "Sister, you look very tired. Did something happen?"

"Ah, you figured it out!"

Uzuki Yugao sighed softly, "Judging from your appearance, you must be a genin who just graduated this year. I'm surprised that you could tell, and that's why I'm so shaken!"

Hearing their conversation, Maruhoshi Kosuke, who had been wanting to ask for a while, quickly asked, "Yugao, what happened?"

“…Teacher.” Uzuki Yugao was moved, and she could no longer suppress her overwhelming emotions.

"Teacher!" Uzuki Yugao said sadly, "Hayate is dead!"

"Bang!"

Maruhoshi Kosuke's longsword fell to the ground.

The fact that even a master swordsman could not grip his sword properly shows just how shocked he was.

Maruhoshi Kosuke said somewhat blankly, "Although I always felt that this day would come because of that child's constitution... but how could it be like this!"

"What exactly happened, Yugao?" Maruhoshi Kosuke pressed.

"It's like this..."

Yugao began to tell the story of Moonlight Gale.

The other party's story is not long; it's just like in the original work: he followed Yakushi Kabuto and then disappeared without a trace.

When they found the body the next day, it had already hardened.

As for the murderer? Nobody knows. The secret agents found no trace of him.

"So, you don't even know who did it?!"

After listening to Yugao Uzuki's account, Kosuke Maruhoshi clenched his fists in frustration: "Where is Hayate's body? Was an autopsy performed?"

"He has been brought back by the Dark Guard and an autopsy has been performed."

Uzuki Yugao replied, "But Hayate's brain was processed using professional methods, and there is no information at all. All we know is that Hayate died from a very skillful Wind Release technique."

"So, you don't even know who did it?!"

Maruboshi Kosuke grew increasingly angry and grief-stricken.

However, Konoha's interrogation team was composed of torture experts and mental masters. Even they couldn't handle it, so what could this old man do?

Maruhoshi Kosuke could only sadly lower his hand: "Fine, take me to see Hayate!"

The three of them went to the Konoha Hospital morgue.

After some time, Chiba and Uzuki Yugao walked out of the morgue first, leaving the space for Maruboshi Kosuke to say goodbye.

Having informed Maruhoshi Kosuke of the news, and having relieved a burden on her mind and released some pressure, Uzuki Yugao seemed much more normal.

Looking at Chiyu beside her, Uzuki Yugao's gaze softened: "Chiyu, right? Actually, you didn't need to come along!"

“You can’t say that!” Qianyu shook his head: “Although I am not Senior Gu Jie’s formal disciple, he has taught me everything he could these days. We may not use the name of master and disciple, but we have the reality of master and disciple.”

"In that case, the person lying in the morgue right now is my senior brother. How could I not come after my senior brother was murdered?"

"Moreover, Senior Brother Hayate was also one of my Chunin Exam examiners, so we have a connection through blood ties!"

"Really!" Uzuki Yugao was somewhat surprised: "You're also a candidate in this Chunin Exams? Come to think of it, Hayate did mention you to me."

"Since you're training here with me now, it means you've passed the preliminary rounds and will be participating in the main competition a month from now, right?"

“Yes!” Qianyu nodded without saying anything, since this was all public information.

But to everyone's surprise, after hearing Chiyu say that she was taking an exam, Uzuki Yugao suddenly apologized: "I'm sorry!"

"Huh?" Yuuko Uzuki's apology confused Chiyu, who didn't know what she meant.

Then Uzuki Yugao explained her logic: "You are currently in the sprint stage, and every day is precious and cannot be wasted. However, because of our affairs, you have to come with us. It is our incompetence as senior brothers and sisters."

"How can you say that, Senior Sister Xiyan?" Qianyu said helplessly.

Her hanging on the wall, as long as she's not in front of the camera, is hardly a waste of time.

However, Uzuki Yugao insisted, "Since we wasted your time, we should compensate you!"

"...Consider it a gift from your senior brothers and sisters!"

From her ninja tool pouch, Uzuki Yugao took out several small scrolls and handed them to Chiba.

"What is this?" Qianyu took the scroll, puzzled.

Uzuki Yugao said, "This is Hayate's understanding of the Dance of the Crescent Moon. He is best at this, as well as his secret sword, Tsukikage, and my secret sword, Oborozuki Yoru!"

"Eh!" Qianyu's little hand trembled.

It wasn't that she couldn't handle these things, but they were just too valuable!

A swordsman's secret sword technique is basically his ultimate move; it's not something he can easily show to others.

"Senior sister..."

Despite having just lost her fiancé, Uzuki Yugao was offering this gift to her junior sister, Chiyu, upon their first meeting. Even the oblivious Chiyu felt it was too much to handle and wanted to return it.

However, Uzuki Yugao anticipated her thoughts: "Take it!"

"These things... might be better in your hands."

Uzuki Yugao's words were somewhat vague.

But Chiyu knew what she meant.

In the original story, Uzuki Yugao was devastated by the death of Gekko Hayate and eventually fell so low that she could no longer even hold a sword and had to become a medical ninja.

As a swordsman, one would certainly not want one's secret sword to be forgotten.

Clearly, this is an entrustment.

"..."

Qianyu remained silent for a while, then took the things.

The three sword scrolls were small, but they felt heavy in the hand.

Originally, Chiba didn't have any particular opinion or feelings towards Gekko Hayate or Uzuki Yugao.

Because of the characteristics of Moonlight Gale, before he transmigrated, he was even said to be a tuberculosis patient. With a beautiful fiancée like Uzuki Yugao, it's no wonder he has kidney deficiency.

Then, Uzuki Yugao was a beautiful widow.

But now, those narrow and stereotypical impressions have transformed into two vibrant, living people.

Qianyu truly felt the care and love from her senior brothers and sisters at this moment.

The understanding that Maki and Kabuto killed Hayate Gekko has also taken on a different meaning.

"Kabuto, is Maki still there...?"

Qianyu's eyes deepened.

"I probably can't catch the pharmacist's pouch."

"But Maki can't leave!"

"very good!"

Originally, Chiba had no fighting spirit or goals for this Chunin Exam, because it wasn't even her turn to participate.

But now it seems, who said there were no goals? There were quite a few goals, weren't there?

"It's decided, it'll be Maki!"

Consider it revenge for that unfortunate senior brother, or repayment for Maruboshi Kosuke's teachings, and for Uzuki Yugao's gift.

Slaying Maki, this is her third Chunin Exam match!

Qianyu silently made a vow in her heart.

Some time later, Kosuke Maruboshi, having bid farewell to Hayate Gekko, emerged.

Chiyu and Uzuki Yugao together escorted a heartbroken old man home.

Because of this unexpected incident, Qianyu's training has come to a temporary halt.

But that's exactly what she wanted.

……

The next day, after a good night's sleep, Qianyu recovered from the fatigue of long hours of cultivation and opened her personal panel.

At this point, her impression value had reached a terrifying number of 42, even though Qianyu had used some during the cultivation process.

There weren't originally that many, but then Chiba and Maruboshi Kosuke's meeting was also broadcast live, and there was also the daily mukbang (eating broadcast).

With so many impression points, it's clear that Qianyu should take some serious action.

"Then, this is the first one!"

Qianyu's gaze fell on the Wind Control Sword Technique, which had not been used for a long time.

Wind-Riding Sword Technique - Mastery (/)

Although she hadn't added any points, through combat and daily use, her Wind Control Sword Technique naturally accumulated over 40,000 experience points.

This was something Chiyu had been thinking about before she started trying it.

That is, since two low-level abilities can be combined into one high-level ability, it means that her abilities can be fused.

If that's the case, then integrating one ability into another should also be possible!

In this way, she only needs to upgrade one major ability, and the remaining system abilities can be improved accordingly.

For example, the Wind Palm and the Instantaneous Movement Technique: Wind, which are abilities that originally involve the use of wind, are enhanced along with the Wind Control Sword Technique.

Subsequently, Chiba experienced some failures but also some successes.

Having failed with the White Fang Sword Technique, the system message stated that higher-level abilities require higher-level components to integrate them.

However, the Leaf Style Willow obtained from Kosuke, and the Crescent Moon Dance and Oborozuki Night given by Uzuki Yugao, were incorporated into the White Fang Sword Technique.

Then, the Gale Palm and other wind-escape techniques, as well as the new secret sword, Moon Shadow, that Qianyu acquired, were also incorporated into the Wind Control Sword Technique!

Then Qianyu invested in the impression value.

[Ding, some impression points have been consumed]

【Wind Control Sword Technique - Proficient (/) -> Wind Control Sword Technique - Expert (1/)】

A vast amount of knowledge and physical energy was poured into Qianyu's body.

The Wind Shield Ronin's Way that she desired, the Steel Slash that maximizes the sharpness of Wind Release, the Whirlwind Slash that creates a whirlwind, and the Forward Slash that transforms into the secret sword Moon Shadow finally appeared.

At the same time, under the enhancement of this power, Chiyu felt that her ears and eyes were clear and her chakra was surging within her body.

The system panel changed in a flash.

[Agility: Special Jonin -> Regular Jonin]

[Spirit: Ordinary Jonin -> Elite Jonin]

[Chakra: Regular Jonin → Elite Jonin]

Current impression rating: !

After completing the planned sword skill point allocation, Qianyu did not keep the remaining 15.

She spent 10 to unlock Ice Release, and at the same time learned Magic Mirror Ice Crystal and Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet, intending to use Water Release as Ice Release for the time being, and will improve the specific skills later.

A new round of enhancements is coming.

[Physical constitution: Special Jonin -> Regular Jonin]

[Strength: Elite Chunin → Special Jonin]

[Spirit: Elite Jonin → Phantom]

[Chakra: Elite Jonin → Phantom]

After all the points were allocated, Qianyu's basic attributes became as follows.

[Physicality: Regular Jonin; Strength: Special Jonin; Agility: Regular Jonin; Spirit: Phantom; Chakra: Phantom]

Besides strength, all attributes surpassed the threshold of Jonin, and then the mental and chakra attributes even reached the level of Pseudo-Kage.

Looking at these attributes, Qianyu felt incredibly safe.

The only problem is that after using the Wind Control Sword Technique to consume most of her impression points, although Chiba added Ice Release, she didn't have any Ice Release ninjutsu.

Needing to use Ice Release ninjutsu, Chiba recalled a little boy and girl who had disappeared as soon as they arrived in Konoha.

"So, where is Bai again?"