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Chapter 30: Kneeling Down to Jiraiya's Student, Kushina Uzumaki!
Chapter 30: Kneeling Down to Jiraiya's Student, Kushina Uzumaki!
The standoff on the street ended quickly after Kakashi appeared.
However, everyone had achieved their goal.
Gathering intelligence!
No matter how much information you hear, it can never compare to firsthand experience.
Gan and Maki both saw each other as the biggest obstacles to winning the championship.
As for Kakashi?
Initially, they thought he was just a seven-year-old kid whose fame was exaggerated by Konoha. But after meeting him, they started to view him as an equal opponent.
So, they exchanged harsh words and left.
On the other side!
Touhei and Koji Yamazato arrived at the training ground where their team, Team 3, often gathered.
This training ground had almost become their private space.
There were three people at the training ground.
The two larger figures were Minato Namikaze and Kakashi.
The other was a young woman wearing a Konoha headband, a green jonin vest, and her long red hair tied into a high ponytail, exuding boundless energy.
Kushina Uzumaki!
Even though they had never met before, Touhei recognized her immediately.
Not just because of her rare red hair, but also because of the way Minato looked at her, which clearly revealed her identity.
Right!
Because she was a jinchuriki, this was the first time Touhei and Koji Yamazato were meeting her.
Minato must have brought her here because he trusted their character.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have introduced them.
As for Kakashi?
Sorry, he's a true 'disciple,' almost like family, so he had already met her long ago.
"Rouhei, Koji!" Minato introduced them, "This is Kushina!"
The last name was a bit tricky to mention because of its sensitivity.
"Big Sister Kushina!"
Touhei immediately knelt down and called her sister.
For him, it was a small price to pay, considering he could even eat soft food if necessary.
Calling her 'sister' wasn't a loss.
She was a master of sealing techniques, far ahead of her peers. If he could, he would have called her 'teacher' right away.
"Not bad, kid. From today on, you're my little brother, Kushina's little brother!"
Hearing Touhei's smooth greeting, Kushina couldn't maintain her 'calm' demeanor and immediately wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him close.
Don't think she's just a silly big sister.
She's the Nine-Tails jinchuriki, a member of the Uzumaki clan, with incredibly sharp intuition.
She would sense any ill intent right away.
"Big Sister Kushina, I can't breathe!"
Touhei felt like he was being hugged by a bear, struggling to catch his breath. He quickly tried to free himself.
"Kushina, you're scaring him!"
Minato stepped in to help.
With his assistance, Touhei managed to 'escape.'
He had a hunch about why she was so enthusiastic.
Because of her outsider and jinchuriki status, she didn't have many friends in Konoha. Seeing Touhei as her "little brother" naturally made her very warm and welcoming.
It was a case of loving by association.
After calming Kushina down, Minato turned to his three students.
He knew how dangerous the upcoming joint Chunin Exam would be, so he had been doing his best to guide them.
He had called them today to share the intelligence he had gathered.
The information in the manual was still too limited and not comprehensive enough.
This wasn't cheating.
All the major ninja villages did this.
Only the smaller villages, lacking the intelligence-gathering capabilities, had to risk their lives to gather information.
Kushina sat quietly on the side while Minato explained the intelligence, showing none of her usual 'fiery' personality.
She was a woman with a wild exterior but a gentle heart.
In contrast, Minato had a sunny and gentle exterior but a cold and ruthless heart.
Because the village came first in his mind.
No matter who it was, if they hindered the village, he would act without hesitation.
Perhaps because of this, the Third Hokage chose him over Orochimaru, who prioritized his comrades and research over the village.
But that was none of Touhei's concern. He was focused on memorizing the intelligence.
This information could save their lives!
Though examiners would be present during the exam, they wouldn't always be able to intervene in dangerous situations. They would have to rely on themselves.
Dying during the exam isn't uncommon if you're not careful.
Especially this time, the major ninja villages are determined to eliminate the geniuses from other villages, making it even more dangerous.
Even though the Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Mist Village aren't co-hosting the Chunin Exams, they still sent their agents to infiltrate the smaller villages.
Their goals are clear.
Create chaos and assassinate geniuses!
However, even knowing this, the three major ninja villages can't act rashly.
If they do, will the village's reputation still stand? Who will dare to cooperate with them in the future?
So, this is the game's rule: if you don't like it, don't play.
"Alright, with your abilities, you should be fine if you're careful. Good luck!"
Minato Namikaze encouraged them.
And it wasn't just empty words; it was a fact.
The three-member team may have only graduated two months ago, but their strength has drastically changed.
After experiencing combat, every aspect of their abilities improves rapidly.
Chakra!
It's a supernatural force created from a mix of mental and cellular energy.
The body's cells can be enhanced through proper nutrition and medicinal baths, and the mind can be sharpened through the adrenaline of combat.
With a stronger mind, every aspect naturally improves.
This is why their strength grows so quickly after their first combat experience.
Regular combat and exposure to danger will inevitably lead to mental growth, and with it, overall strength.
Now, Kakashi can even hold his own against a Special Jounin for a short while.
And this is despite his physical limitations; if he were a bit older, he would easily be at the Special Jounin level.
At his current stage, he has already reached the peak of what his body can handle.
A super genius!
The title is well-deserved.
In comparison, Koji Yamashiro, the so-called 'genius' from the small clan, seems rather ordinary.
Lastly, there's Tohei!
He is the one who has given Minato Namikaze the greatest 'surprise.'
It's not that he's a genius in the ninja arts.
It's his development skills!
In just about a month, he developed a highly potent jutsu, which couldn't help but surprise Minato.
This development ability might be the reason the Third Hokage agreed to let Tohei meet with Kushina Uzumaki.
His desire to learn sealing techniques has never been a secret.
However, this knowledge is too precious to be given away easily.
By letting him meet Kushina, the meaning is clear.
Hiruzen Sarutobi has his plans well laid out.
Both Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki are part of the Hokage's inner circle.
So, teaching him some sealing techniques isn't a big deal. Not everyone can learn this, and with the Hokage's 'assistance' in developing jutsu, it would be unreasonable not to submit the developed jutsu.
A win-win situation!
Hiruzen Sarutobi feels he's not losing anything.
And Tohei isn't losing out either.
The jutsu he developed is tailored specifically for him, and no one else can master it even if he submits it.
The sealing techniques he gains are the real prize.
Oh!
To dispel any suspicions, he has been deliberately slow in his progress with medical ninjutsu.
He hasn't even returned all ten of the beginner books he borrowed, let alone learned the three D-rank medical jutsu or applied for medical jutsu experiments.
To the outside world, it looks like he's only talented in development and research, with no other notable skills.
This makes him less threatening.
For Tohei, the most important thing is the knowledge of medical ninjutsu, not the jutsu itself.
As for experimental subjects... will he ever run out?
So, in reality, his progress in medical ninjutsu has been rapid, even surpassing his jutsu development, but he can't show it.
"Tohei, demonstrate your jutsu for Kushina to see!"
Minato Namikaze suddenly spoke.
Since Tohei will need sealing techniques to improve, and Minato himself isn't as skilled in that area as Kushina, it's a good opportunity for Tohei.
"Yes, Sensei Minato!"
Tohei understood Minato's intentions and walked to the center of the training ground. Under the curious gazes of the others, he began to perform his jutsu.
(End of Chapter)
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