Naruto: Menma Exiting Infinite Tsukuyomi

Chapter 176: Jiraiya: This is the Fourth's Ninjutsu

Although the ninja world was currently in a tense situation,

for Naruto and Sasuke, their daily lives hadn't changed much.

It was still a three-point line of "Naruto's house—Ninja Academy—Training Grounds."

However, some subtle changes had ultimately occurred in Naruto and Sasuke's training and life.

Inside a small, detached villa in Konoha.

Looking at the familiar room layout before him, Kakashi's face showed a nostalgic expression.

"So many years have passed, yet this place still hasn't changed."

This was the place where his master, Namikaze Minato, and his master's wife, Uzumaki Kushina, once lived.

He never thought he would be able to return here one day.

"Yeah."

Jiraiya, standing to the side, said with emotion: "It's just a pity that the people of the past can't come back."

This small villa had, not long ago, become Naruto's property.

Of course, moving in with just his bags was also Sasuke.

After all, such a large, two-story villa would be a bit too desolate if only one person lived in it.

Just then,

Sasuke suddenly walked out of the kitchen carrying bowls and chopsticks.

He looked at Kakashi and Jiraiya sitting foolishly at the dining table.

"Hey, you two white-haired uncles over there."

Sasuke complained without any reservation: "Can you not just sit there like idiots? Come over and help, will you?"

Jiraiya and the other man's old faces immediately flushed red, looks of embarrassment on their faces.

With the help of the few,

in just a short while, the table was already filled with an entire spread of dishes.

"This..."

Jiraiya said with a surprised face: "Is Naruto's cooking actually this good?"

Although most of these dishes were styles he had never seen before,

they were undoubtedly all delicacies that were perfect in color, aroma, and taste, making one's mouth water.

But Kakashi at the side inexplicably fell silent.

He also had considerable cooking skills.

Ever since his father, Hatake Sakumo, passed away, he, being all alone, could only take care of himself.

Now, looking at these even more delicious dishes,

Kakashi could imagine the loneliness and hardship Naruto had endured behind the scenes.

His own childhood, compared to Naruto's, could already be considered happy.

"Lord Jiraiya, you're too kind."

Naruto placed the juice and tableware on the table, took off his apron, and said politely with a smiling face: "I just like to fiddle around on my own when I'm bored."

In contrast, however, Sasuke was not so polite.

"Hmph, you guys really came at the right time today."

Looking at the food on the table, Sasuke complained resentfully: "I usually don't get to eat this many dishes!"

One must know, the dishes Naruto made were one-of-a-kind.

The school was on a rare long holiday, and he had finally managed to get Naruto to improve their meals.

But this white-haired, reserved man and this white-haired old pervert came uninvited. Out of hospitality, Naruto could only add a pair of chopsticks for each.

This meant he would get to eat two people's worth less!

"Ahahaha!"

Jiraiya scratched his head and laughed sheepishly: "Don't mind these details. Just consider it the reward for tutoring you two."

With that, he picked up a piece of fish and put it in his mouth.

"Mmm! This tastes great!"

Jiraiya's eyes widened slightly, and then he began to feast heartily without hesitation.

"Impolite old man."

Sasuke muttered with some dissatisfaction.

Immediately, he put his hands together and said, "Time to eat."

Only then did he pick up his chopsticks and join the scramble for food.

...

Lunchtime passed quickly, and it was time for afternoon training.

Naruto and Sasuke, as usual, came to their usual training spot.

But unlike usual,

Jiraiya was now also there, guiding the two of them.

No.

It should be said, guiding Sasuke.

Jiraiya's presence didn't disrupt Naruto's training plan at all.

He still sat cross-legged on the smooth stone platform as usual, calming his mind and spirit to cultivate his temperament and spirit.

His entire aura seemed to merge with the surrounding environment.

"What terrifying talent."

Looking at Naruto's posture, Jiraiya praised him in his heart: "With Naruto's current temperament and talent, cultivating Sage Mode would surely be twice the result with half the effort."

To cultivate Sage Mode, the cultivator themselves must possess a large amount of chakra, otherwise, they will be devoured by natural energy.

Naruto, who had awakened the special physique of the Uzumaki clan, had clearly already perfectly met this first requirement.

Besides the strict requirement for chakra,

Sage Mode also requires learning how to absorb natural energy.

To help a cultivator master the trick of absorbing natural energy, it's necessary to use Toad Oil as an aid.

Once accustomed, one no longer needs to use Toad Oil and can then begin training to control natural energy.

In the process of controlling and absorbing natural energy, the cultivator must ensure their mind is as calm as still water.

Naruto had now already met all the prerequisites.

Unfortunately...

"Naruto, why won't you just take me as your master?"

Jiraiya looked at Naruto with a complex gaze, sighing inwardly.

Besides teaching Naruto ninjutsu, he didn't know how else to compensate Naruto.

But Naruto had no intention of giving him this opportunity to compensate.

"Looks like I'll have to resort to some unorthodox tricks."

Clap clap clap!

Hearing a round of applause from behind him, Sasuke, who was learning Fire Release ninjutsu, subconsciously looked over.

Jiraiya first glanced at Naruto out of the corner of his eye.

Seeing him still unmoved, he then put his hands behind his back with feigned profundity.

"These past two days, I've roughly understood your situation."

He looked at the puzzled Sasuke, his tone meaningful: "You are best at Fire Release ninjutsu, but your hand seal speed and chakra amount are not outstanding."

"Therefore, I've decided to teach you a ninjutsu."

Seeing Sasuke still looking unimpressed, Jiraiya's tone grew heavy as he emphasized: "This is a no-hand-seal ninjutsu developed by the Fourth Hokage based on the principle of the Tailed Beast Bomb!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Sasuke was first taken aback.

Immediately, he subconsciously shifted his gaze to Naruto.

He saw Naruto, who originally had his eyes closed, also looking towards them.

"...A no-hand-seal ninjutsu from the Fourth Hokage?"

Looking at the deep-seated joy in Jiraiya's eyes, Naruto couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

The Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato's, no-hand-seal ninjutsu, the "Rasengan."

He had learned it long ago in the seal space.

It was indeed a ninjutsu with extremely strong plasticity and great room for development.

Unfortunately, it didn't suit him.

But despite this, Naruto still pretended to be completely ignorant.

"Lord Jiraiya."

He frowned, then smiled with great interest: "If it's convenient, may I listen in?"

Jiraiya feigned thoughtfulness, stroking his chin: "You want to listen in..."

"Is it not convenient?"

Naruto narrowed his eyes, showing a look of regret: "Then forget it."

"Ahem!"

Jiraiya was momentarily choked, quickly shaking his head and explaining: "I mean... of course, no problem!"

(End of Chapter)

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