Back in the cave, when the two faced the Katsuyu Sage again, they started to miss home.
It was really because the Katsuyu Sage was a conversation killer.
"Katsuyu Sage, how can we get back?"
Suddenly, Kawaki - kun thought of a terrible problem. It seemed that no one in Konoha used this summoned Katsuyu anymore, which meant the Reverse Summoning Jutsu wouldn't work.
"Don't worry. I've already left a clone in your village."
As if seeing through Kawaki - kun's thoughts, the Katsuyu Sage knew that walking all the way to Konoha would drive them crazy.
"Haha, the Katsuyu Sage is really meticulous."
Kawaki - kun was genuinely happy and praised the Katsuyu Sage. It's like offering a pick - up and drop - off service as a standard.
"Not really. I left a clone in case something happens to you, so I can send the pus you turn into back."
"Don't you humans pay attention to being buried in your homeland?"
After the Katsuyu Sage finished speaking, Tsunade couldn't help laughing, while Kawaki - kun had a black - faced expression.
"Hey, Katsuyu Sage, you're such a 'nice' slug, huh!"
If it weren't for the fact that the Katsuyu Sage couldn't understand, Kawaki - kun would definitely have given it a sarcastic remark.
"Send us back, Katsuyu Sage."
Tsunade spoke on behalf of Kawaki - kun.
"Okay."
After a short while, the two figures disappeared in a puff of smoke in the Shikkotsu Forest.
When they reappeared, they were in a damp grassy area of the Hatake family training hall.
Slugs liked this environment, and Kawaki - kun could understand that.
After thanking the clone of the Katsuyu Sage beside him, Kawaki - kun quickly walked out.
It had only been a day since Kawaki - kun left, and it was now afternoon.
Nawaki and Minato, who had been practicing swordsmanship, ran over.
"Sis, Aniki."
"Teacher, teacher's wife."
At first, Tsunade wasn't quite used to Minato's way of addressing her, but after this trip to the Shikkotsu Forest, she accepted it calmly.
"Does Nawaki have a summoned beast?"
"Ah, yes."
"A snake?"
Nawaki nodded and was pulled aside by Kawaki - kun.
"Minato, you don't have a summoned beast yet, do you?"
"No, teacher."
"Good. I think the Katsuyu Sage is very suitable for you."
Saying that, Kawaki - kun dragged Minato to the clone of the Katsuyu Sage.
Without any trouble, Minato signed his name in blood on the contract scroll in a daze.
He lost the opportunity to summon Gamabunta through the Summoning Jutsu.
After finishing this business, the Katsuyu Sage left on its own.
From now on, Kawaki - kun wouldn't have to worry about not being able to return from the Shikkotsu Forest with Tsunade.
"Teacher, have you finished your training?"
Minato was a sensible boy. Although he didn't know what jutsu Kawaki - kun had gone to train, he could tell from Uncle Sakumo's actions that it was very dangerous.
"Yes. See if you can learn it when you grow up."
Reaching out to touch the boy's head, Kawaki - kun recalled that in the original plot, Minato was also capable of using Immortal Jutsu.
"Aniki, I want to learn too."
Nawaki wasn't willing to be left behind. How could he fall out of favor?
"Go to Orochimaru."
Kawaki - kun didn't dare to let Nawaki practice casually. If Nawaki turned into pus, Tsunade, that younger - brother - doting sister, would cry her eyes out.
"Alright, go and practice."
"I'll go and change clothes with Kawaki - kun."
Tsunade couldn't stand the stench on her body after changing the environment, so she sent her younger brother and Minato away.
She went to take a bath with Kawaki, each using a separate bathroom.
Sakumo also took his wife somewhere, and even the Ghost Mastiff was nowhere to be seen.
After Kawaki finished bathing and changed into clean clothes, he didn't just wait for Tsunade stupidly. How stingy of her not to let me bathe with her.
He came to the martial arts training hall and took full action.
"Minato, come here."
Kawaki sat down at the stone table, and the servants served new tea.
"What's the matter, teacher?"
Minato put the wooden sword back on the weapon rack and ran over.
Although he was still young, his speed was already quite remarkable.
"Do you think it's possible to condense a high - speed and irregularly moving Chakra ball in your hand?"
Kawaki tried to fully bring out Minato's talent with just words.
But he didn't know that this was an inspiration Minato got from the Tailed Beast Ball, and it took him three years to develop it into a semi - finished Ninjutsu (a half - completed ninja art).
Theoretically, the Rasengan, an attribute - less Ninjutsu, can be combined with any attribute change to achieve greater power.
Hearing this, Minato didn't say a word. He spread out his right hand and frowned.
He thought the teacher was quizzing him.
But he couldn't picture what Kawaki was describing out of thin air.
"I don't know, teacher."
Kawaki wasn't surprised by Minato's answer. He was still too young. Maybe he'd be able to do it when he grew up.
He had to enhance Minato's knowledge of Ninjutsu, but this wasn't his forte. He'd ask Tsunade later if there was a suitable person.
"Then I'll give you a task. Develop the concept I mentioned into a Ninjutsu."
"As for the time, I'll give you a year."
Kawaki thought he was being quite generous. After all, Minato was a genius. Was a year too long?
Minato was still in a daze. Why did he have to develop a Ninjutsu? He was just a Genin!
"Teacher, I'll work hard."
Finally, he yielded to Kawaki's expectant eyes. The little sunny - boy became the teacher's pawn.
"Go. I'll find you a great person to teach you Ninjutsu knowledge later."
Kawaki would probably feel a bit off if he didn't get the Rasengan under his belt.
After Minato saluted, he went back to practice sword - fighting with Nawaki, but his attention was obviously not focused.
Who wouldn't be shocked if their teacher asked them to develop a Ninjutsu while they were still a Genin?
"Minato, what's wrong? You seem absent - minded."
Nawaki noticed Minato was off - form after he came back and asked with concern.
The two sunny boys had already become good friends.
"The teacher asked me to develop a Ninjutsu."
Minato hesitated a bit when saying this, as if he was still in a daze.
"What?"
"Aniki isn't joking, is he?"
Nawaki opened his mouth wide. He didn't expect Kawaki to be so unreasonable.
A Genin developing a Ninjutsu?
Did he think it was child's play?
"Judging from the teacher's expression, it doesn't seem like a joke. He even set a one - year deadline for me."
Minato and Nawaki were chatting while goofing off.
Over there, Tsunade also finished bathing and came out. After the bath, her whole demeanor improved, and she was no longer disheveled.
"Come here and give me a hug."
Kawaki opened his arms playfully, wanting to embrace the beauty.
Tsunade skillfully dodged his advances and sat down beside him.
"There are so many people here."
"What about when there's no one around..."
"What are you thinking about all day long?"
Tsunade knew what Kawaki was up to and directly interrupted him, giving him a sideways glance.
She had the air of the head of the family.
Sipping the tea poured by Kawaki, this was the life. She hated Shikkotsu Forest the most.
"Is there anyone with exceptional ninjutsu skills? Introduce one to me."
Kawaki stopped making flirtatious remarks; otherwise, he'd come across as a creep.
"What for?"
"Of course, the most powerful one is the teacher. His reputation as the Ninja Doctor isn't for nothing."
Tsunade naturally flattered Hiruzen Sarutobi, and he was indeed quite skilled in ninjutsu.
"It's not suitable. He's too busy."
"I want to find someone to teach Minato ninjutsu. It's not my strong suit."
Kawaki didn't mention his idea of getting Minato to develop ninjutsu. He'd just been impulsive.
It was only after Minato left that he realized the difficulty. The little sun was only ten years old this year.
Damn it, exploiting child labor could get you arrested. Fortunately, Kawaki was in the Naruto world.
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