konoha:I'm the God of ninja world

"Good."

"But the space here is a bit small."

Yamato was ready to take on the challenge. "It's okay, just show me the strongest Wood Style technique you can use..."

"I'm here to help you keep watch!"

With his teacher's support, Morkel felt more at ease.

"Then I'll start."

"Come on, let me see how talented you are at Wood Style."

Yamato narrowed his eyes under the mask, focusing on Morkel's hands and expressions. He tried to determine whether Morkel was lying.

However, the child's expression and movements were natural and direct.

Morkel shifted his stance and began forming a series of complex hand seals. Yamato watched with growing shock.

He was the only person in Konoha Village besides the First Hokage who could use Wood Style, so he had knowledge of most Wood Style techniques.

Judging from the beginning of Morkel's hand seals—

Could it be... the legendary Tree World Birth used by the First Hokage?!

As expected, in the next moment, Morkel completed the final seal and shouted:

"Wood Style: Tree World Birth!!!"

The evening breeze ruffled Yamato's hair, briefly calming his uneasy mind.

He looked around.

Silence...

After Morkel shouted the name of the jutsu, nothing happened.

Yamato let out a sigh of relief but also felt slightly annoyed.

Morkel, you have such an innocent face, why would you lie?!

Even if you hadn't claimed to have mastered Wood Style techniques, I would still acknowledge you as a genius.

Now that the lie has been exposed, things are just awkward...

"Morkel..."

Yamato started to speak, intending to reprimand him. After all, as his teacher, he was responsible for teaching not just ninjutsu but also integrity!

However, before he could finish his sentence, the ground beneath them trembled violently.

"Buzz buzz buzz—"

Yamato felt the vibrations beneath his feet intensify.

An earthquake?!

"There's an earthquake! Morkel, I'll deal with you later! Quickly notify the villagers to evacuate!"

Yamato shouted and was about to run to sound the alarm for Konoha Village.

But just as he took two steps, a tiny sapling sprouted beneath his feet...

Then—

Whoosh!!

The sapling swelled instantly, growing into a towering tree over fifty meters tall!

Similar occurrences happened throughout Konoha Village.

Swish, swish, swish...

Countless enormous trees shot up from the ground!

As the trees fully formed, the earthquakes stopped.

Clearly, these massive trees had caused the tremors!

Yamato's heart pounded as he quickly climbed a nearby tree to survey the situation.

The entire Konoha Village had transformed into a massive forest!

Morkel followed Yamato and climbed up a treetop, scanning the scene below.

Many villagers could be seen clinging to branches in shock.

"What's going on? I was sleeping soundly, and suddenly I got lifted into the sky by a tree!"

"You're lucky! I was using the bathroom when a tree shot up underneath me!"

"Is this an enemy attack?!"

"No... This looks like a Wood Style technique!"

"Doesn't this sudden forest look familiar?"

An experienced old ninja frowned. "To be able to create such a massive forest... could it be that the First Hokage has returned?!"

Hearing the discussions, Yamato felt a jolt of realization.

Could this entire forest have been created by Morkel's Tree World Birth?!

Yamato turned to Morkel, who was looking down guiltily.

He instinctively knew he'd messed up big time.

Yamato stared in disbelief. If his suspicions were correct, this was no ordinary mistake—this was an unprecedented catastrophe!

He had assumed Morkel could summon a few twigs at best.

Who could have imagined he'd create an entire forest on par with the First Hokage himself?!

Yamato felt a lump in his throat. Half of his frustration stemmed from the trouble they were in.

The other half was his own crushed self-esteem.

In Konoha's history, only three people had ever wielded Wood Style: The First Hokage, himself, and now Morkel.

Yet, only two of them were absurdly powerful.

Compared to them, Yamato's Wood Style seemed useful only for construction work.

"Morkel, we need to report this to the Third Hokage immediately."

Yamato's voice trembled slightly.

"Alright."

Morkel knew he'd caused a huge problem and nodded obediently.

But before they could leave, they looked up—

The Third Hokage had already arrived on a nearby branch, his face dark as charcoal.

His eyes carried the weight of anger and disbelief.

Morkel lowered his head, too ashamed to meet his gaze.

I'm doomed!

I transformed all of Konoha into a jungle. I'll probably be thrown into prison for life!

The Third Hokage's voice was hoarse with restrained fury.

"Yamato, you'd better have a reasonable explanation for this."

In his mind, Morkel—despite being talented—was still just a child. There was no way he could have caused such an event.

Therefore, his first suspect was Yamato.

After all, Yamato had been training with Wood Style for decades.

With his long experience, he should be capable of such a technique—even if he had never demonstrated it before.

Yamato fell to his knees with a thud.

"Hokage-sama! This is my fault!"

"I asked Morkel to use his full power. It was my negligence that led to this mess!"

The Third Hokage's eyes narrowed as his expression darkened.

"You think I'm old and senile enough to believe such nonsense?!"

His disappointment was palpable.

Yamato, you've been an Anbu member for years, yet you still lack basic accountability?!

Instead of owning up, you'd rather shift blame onto a child?!

And to make it worse, your excuse is utterly ridiculous!

Yamato swallowed nervously.

"Hokage-sama, I swear it's the truth! I never imagined he'd be capable of... this!"

The Third Hokage turned his sharp gaze toward Morkel.

"Morkel."

Morkel flinched at the direct attention but managed to stand his ground.

"Yes, Hokage-sama..."

"Tell me, did you really perform the Tree World Birth technique just now?"

Morkel hesitated before nodding. "Y-Yes..."

The Third Hokage inhaled deeply, trying to contain his shock.

He looked around at the endless sea of trees surrounding them.

This level of mastery over Wood Style... was no less than that of the legendary First Hokage!

What kind of monster is this child?!

For the first time in years, the Third Hokage found himself at a complete loss for words.

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