Traveling through Naruto with Heroes of Might and Magic

Chapter 51 Level Surge

"upgrade!"

【Ding! 】

[Level +1, gain attribute points: Attack +1, Knowledge +1]

【Ding! 】

[Level +1, Attribute Points Gained: Defense +1, Knowledge +1]

【Ding! 】

[Level +1, gain attribute points: Attack +1, Strength +1]

【Ding! 】

[Level +1, gained...]

Amidst a series of system notifications, Qingwu leveled up 10 times.

Natural energy finally broke 1000: 1010

The benefits don't stop there.

【Ding! 】

[Level 10 reached!]

[Level Reward: Bloodlust Magic (Basic Fire Magic)]

Before Qingwu could even check the effects of the newly acquired magic, a system notification sounded.

【Ding! 】

[Host detected to possess four types of magic!]

[Unlock Building: Magic Tower!]

"A new building?"

Qingwu's heart stirred, and he opened the panel to view it.

Now his biggest concern is the construction needs.

I still have a "resource powerhouse," a level 4 barracks called "Magic Spring," that I haven't built yet.

However, when he opened the panel, what he saw was...

[Magic Tower]: A special building

[Construction Cost]: Natural Energy * 1000

[Function 1]: Unlocks magic level upgrades

[Function 2]: Unlock troop level upgrades

"Hmm? Only natural energy is needed?"

And coincidentally, his upgraded natural energy was just enough.

You will see a system prompt that says "[Yes]/[No] Build Now".

Qingwu was a little confused. Wasn't it only possible to build new buildings in the territory before?

Considering that the current status of the withered tree guards indicates they are unable to fight, and that they are at least safe at Konoha Hospital without requiring any other resources, Qingwu decisively chose "Yes"!

After his battle with Orochimaru, he urgently needs to improve his strength.

【Ding! 】

[The Magic Tower is complete!]

"???"

So fast? Qingwu was dumbfounded...

at the same time--

At the top of the tower in the center of the Death Forest, a pale blue beam of light shot into the sky.

A piercing alarm sounded.

Many ninjas from the Anbu and Security Department who were on night watch rushed over.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was awakened from his sleep.

Seeing the beam of light quickly dissipate, the Third Hokage solemnly ordered all departments to take defensive measures and prohibited unauthorized personnel from entering or leaving.

While the entire Hidden Leaf Village was on high alert, Qingwu, with only 10 points of natural energy left, drifted off to sleep again.

Silent all night.

Mental exhaustion allowed Qingwu to sleep soundly until dawn.

After Konoha had been on guard all night and found nothing around the tower, they left two teams of ANBU to keep watch, while the rest dispersed for the time being.

Early in the morning, the Third Generation arrived at Qingwu's hospital room with large bags under his eyes.

Qingwu was eating the breakfast that Iruka had brought.

"Hokage-sama!"

Iruka bowed and withdrew.

The Third Hokage summoned the vice president of Konoha Hospital.

After reviewing all the data, the vice-director exclaimed in astonishment, "Did he really fight Orochimaru?"

The third generation nodded noncommittally.

Orochimaru's defection was no secret within Konoha.

Of course, most people still don't know the reasons for the defection.

The Third Hokage guessed that there would be many rumors circulating in Konoha in the coming period, and some of these rumors would even point directly to him, Orochimaru's teacher.

But he doesn't intend to interfere.

The more speculation and rumors there are about this matter, the safer Qingwu will be for the time being.

"Qingwu, you've become famous in the village." The third generation leader said with a smile as only the two of them remained in the ward.

Qingwu smiled bitterly: "It's better not to have this kind of reputation."

Let's not talk about the cost of basic units; you can gradually replenish them as long as you have the money.

The most important thing is the status of the Deadwood Guardian.

The Deadwood Guardian has a strong vitality, but correspondingly, his water-based magic [Healing] is not very effective.

As long as this biggest trump card cannot be used, Qingwu feels very insecure.

Thinking of this, Qingwu said, "Since the test results are all fine, I should go home and rest."

Within the territory, natural energy regenerates much faster.

How to restore the withered tree guardian? Perhaps we'll have to go to the territory to find the answer.

Moreover, the panel showed that the [Magic Tower] had been successfully built, and he urgently needed to go back and check it out.

The third generation leader shook his head and said, "Let's stay in the hospital for now. Something has happened in the Death Forest again. We'll talk about it after we've confirmed it's safe."

Qingwu asked curiously, "After what happened yesterday, the second round of the Chunin Exams should have ended early, right?"

"That's right!" the Third Hokage said. "Well... after that wicked disciple left, the exam ended early. Oh, right, that's exactly what I was going to tell you."

After a moment's thought, the Third Generation said seriously:

"The remaining genin from the Forest of Death all passed the exams yesterday. Qingwu, I need you to participate in the remaining chunin exams. You have no objections, right?"

"The rest..." So all that's left is 1v1, right? Qingwu said, "Yes, Lord Hokage, I was going to pass the exam anyway."

"Very good." The Third Hokage smiled and said, "In the remaining preliminary rounds and main tournament, I expect you to give it your all. I plan to..."

After a pause, the Third Hokage said, "Yes, I plan to hold a formal meeting to promote you to Jonin after you pass the Chunin Exams."

"!!" Qingwu exclaimed in shock, "Lord Hokage, this..."

"Don't worry," the Third Hokage chuckled, "If anyone has objections, let him go and fight my traitorous disciple!"

Is that what I'm worried about...? Qingwu remained silent.

He felt that the improvement was a bit too fast.

In terms of combat power, especially if the Drywood Guardian were to be deployed, many Jonin would probably be no match for him.

This can be seen from the fact that he used the Dryad Guardian to fight Kakashi and injured the latter.

However, if he is promoted to Jonin at the age of 13, he is likely to become a target of public criticism.

He doesn't want to appear in the public eye too early.

"Qingwu, your father and mother passed away early. Becoming a Jonin can be considered a consolation to their souls beneath the memorial stone."

The Third Hokage continued, "Furthermore, a 13-year-old Jonin can boost the village's currently somewhat low morale. And also, do you remember what you promised?"

"Huh~!?" Qingwu was speechless and responded blankly.

"After the exam, I officially joined the Dark Guard and became a member of the Shadow Guard!"

The third generation sighed:

"When Minato succeeded as Hokage two years ago, he had no one to rely on, so he established the Shadow Guard based on the Anbu."

"Now I intend to follow the example of Watergate and formally establish the Shadow Guard."

"And Qingwu, you are the first member of the Shadow Guard!"

"..."