I Punch the Tailed Beast Ball

”Wood Release: Four Pillar House Technique!”

Yamato made a series of hand seal, and a row of brand-new houses made of wood appeared on the flat ground.

”Good!”

”Amazing! As expected of Wood Release, he is too strong!”

Seeing that Yamato had created so many houses, the people nearby was in awe. They applauded for Yamato.

”Pant! Pant!” After using this Ninjutsu, Yamato was exhausted and sat down to catch his breath. After all, even though this Ninjutsu did not contain massive power, it was extremely complicated and consumed a fair amount of Chakra. However, seeing that the surrounding villagers acknowledged him, Yamato straightened his back and responded to the villagers with a smile.

After leaving Root, Yamato found that the world wasn’t only about missions and training. There was also contributions to Konoha.

Because Kyubi had destroyed some buildings in Konoha, the people who lived there had no place to live. Nagasawa then sent Yamato, who could use Wood Release, to build a temporary house for them.

Before the streets were repaired, they lived in the houses created by Yamato and Wood Release.

Seeing the people live in the houses created by Wood Release with a smile on their faces, Yamato felt motivated.

”Yamato, I always feel that your Wood Release seems to be different from that of the masked man and the white creature.” Kakashi analysed as he touched his chin.

”Kakashi, just say that my Wood Release is weak. There’s no need to take such a roundabout way to say it. I don’t mind.” Yamato said expressionlessly.

Because of the First Hokage, the people of Konoha always held Wood Release in high regard. They felt that Wood Release was the most powerful Nature Type among all.

Ever since Yamato displayed Wood Release in Squad one, he became the most popular person in the squad. Even people from other squad would come to see Yamato during their free time to see this Shinobi who could use Wood Release.

Of course, after seeing Yamato, they would be disappointed to a certain extent. However, considering Yamato’s age, everyone felt that it was reasonable. After all, he was only eleven years old.

However, after being attacked by a creature that could use Wood Release last night, everyone would subconsciously compare Yamato’s Wood Release to the attacker’s Wood Release.

They couldn’t compare it to anything so far. After all, they had never seen the First Hokage’s Wood Release. They could only imagine the power of the First Hokage’s Wood Release through the words left behind from generations to generations.

However, two Wood Release’s users actually appeared last night. Both the masked man and the white creature was seen using Wood Release. The white creature even used the First Hokage’s Wooden Human Technique.

Yesterday, many Shinobi and Anbu had seen the huge wooden statue that was dozens of meters tall.

After comparing them, they found that Yamato’s Wood Release was indeed a little different. It was clearly lacking.

Therefore, Yamato was used to being teased. However, he did not care too much. Everyone had no ill intentions anyway.

”If I’m being blunt, I’m afraid you will be sad. The squad leader who makes their squad members sad is not a good team leader.” Kakashi smiled and said.

”You’re already pretty blunt when you said that...” Yamato was baffled at Kakashi who was pretending to be stupid.

Just as Kakashi was teasing Yamato, a Shinobi appeared next to Kakashi, and then said to him: ”Leader, it’s time to go to the memorial monument.”

Kakashi nodded and took Yamato to the memorial monument.

During the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox’s attack, they lost fifty Shinobi. Kyubi also broke through the seal and attacked Konoha. One of the perpetrators also had Sharingan, and they could also use Wood Release. All of these needed an explanation.

When Kakashi arrived, many people were already there, with Minato and Nagasawa being the first to arrive. They were standing silently in front of everyone.

Today, Minato was not wearing his Hokage attire, but a black mourning outfit.

Minato stood at the front, and on his right was Nagasawa, who was also wearing a black mourning dress to fit the atmosphere, and so was the Third Hokage on the left.

After the Shinobi arrived, they first mourned for the heroic deeds of the dead for three minutes, and then Minato spoke.

”I feel deeply guilty for my inability to protect Konoha, and I actually let Konoha in the mercy of such a terrible attack. The people that we lose in this incident are all heroes of Konoha, even the former elder of the village, Danzo. Although Danzo committed a big mistake and was sentenced to imprisonment for ten years, he used his own life to seal the powerful enemy that attacked Konoha at the critical moment. Although this can’t make up for his mistakes in the past, his name is worth being carved on the monument...”

Minato’s words were simple and plain, but the present Shinobi could see his sincerity. Minato truly blamed himself for this incident, and also really respected the people who died to protect Konoha.

”Although heroes need to remember, we can’t dwell in sorrow forever. Next, I will reward the people who performed well in the incident we just went through.”

”Fujiwara Nagasawa, he is worthy of his position as the Hokage Assistant. The moment the white creature attacked Konoha, he rushed to the scene and even teleported away the enemy’s Ninjutsu. After defeating the white creature, Nagasawa did not rest and immediately rushed to suppress Kyubi. He definitely contributed a lot in this incident!”

Hearing Minato’s words, many Shinobi secretly nodded. That day, Nagasawa certainly performed very well, shocking a lot of people. Especially when he punched the Tailed Beast Ball with one punch and then defeated Kyubi with two punches, which was hard to forget even if they wanted to.

”Despite no longer being the Hokage, the Third Hokage-sama immediately joined the fray and fought on the front line. He also commanded all Shinobi and did everything he could to minimize the damage.

”As the leader of Konoha’s Military Police Force, Fugaku Uchiha performed his duty well. When the enemy invaded, Fugaku took Military Police Force to the battlefield to fight against the invaders. At the same time, he also fought Kyubi on the front line.”

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After giving appreciations to everyone that contributed during the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox’s attack, Minato said again:

”Regarding the fact that the perpetrator having Sharingan and Wood Release, we concluded that they were not part of Konoha’s Uchiha after the evidence provided by Fugaku and a strict investigation. As for the origin of their Sharingan and Wood Release, we already have a speculation about it, but it’s still under investigation.”

When Uchiha Clan heard Minato personally say that the attacker was not part of Uchiha Clan, they were a little relieved.

Although Uchiha Clan had contributed a lot this time, everyone was still sceptical toward them because the masked man who released Kyubi had Sharingan!

The Uchiha was aggrieved because of this. It would be one thing if they really did it, but it really had nothing to do with them.

Moreover, their leader took them to the battlefield as soon as the enemy attacked. Their clan leader also fought Kyubi on the frontline, so being suspected like this really aggrieve them!

But the Fourth Hokage was standing up for Uchiha in front of everyone, which was very reassuring for them.

Those who suspected them instantly felt horrible after the Fourth Hokage stood up for Uchiha Clan.

This time, even some of the Uchiha extremist felt that the Fourth Hokage was a sensible person.