hapter 12 Kushina and Jiraiya (Please collect and read)
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Whether it's Water Formation Wall, Water Severing Wave, or Water Dragon Bullet, these three Water Release Ninjutsu can all utilize terrain.
That is, in places with water, a lot of Chakra can be saved to perform them.
But the Water Severing Wave is different; it cannot utilize terrain.
Condensing a highly destructive water gun, one can imagine how much Chakra it consumes.
Xuan Yi was self-aware; his current amount of Chakra would likely leave him exhausted after using it all.
"I can say I'm not lacking in Ninjutsu now; instead, Chakra has become the key factor limiting my growth."
Xuan Yi put away the scroll and walked home, his brows tightly furrowed.
Seeking to increase Chakra capacity is much more difficult than seeking Ninjutsu resources.
Thinking all the way, by the time he returned home, Xuan Yi had identified three paths.
First, Tailed Beast Tailed Beast Jinchuriki!
Whether it's the Three-Tails or the Nine-Tailed, there's a certain chance.
But the prerequisite is being able to withstand the backlash of becoming a Jinchuriki.
Not everyone can become a Jinchuriki.
Especially Xuan Yi himself, setting aside the Nine-Tailed for now.
If he were to plan for the Three-Tails, he would first need to master Sealing Jutsu.
Second, Orochimaru.
Human experimentation, cell transplantation, such as hashirama cells.
But it's very dangerous.
However, with the ability to overdraft the future, he would indirectly have many opportunities for trial and error.
Third, Tsunade.
That is, the Yin Seal.
But currently, Xuan Yi cannot confirm whether males can also practice the Yin Seal.
Secondly, Xuan Yi felt that obtaining the Yin Seal from Tsunade would also be very difficult.
"Effort, more effort is needed!"
Xuan Yi pondered to himself, "I need to contact Big Brother Minato more."
"I'm afraid I'll still have to find a way to learn Sealing Jutsu from him."
Minato Namikaze's Sealing Jutsu basically came from Uzumaki Kushina, because they were a couple.
Xuan Yi knew that for him to learn Sealing Jutsu, their current relationship was far from enough.
It still needed to be about mutual benefit!
Should he develop the Wind Release: Rasenshuriken?
Xuan Yi had a headache.
With his Chakra, this Jutsu… Xuan Yi secretly shook his head: "The Wind Release: Rasenshuriken won't work; taking a step back, the Wind Release: Rasengan, or Water Release: Rasengan."
"I don't know Wind Release right now, so I can start with Water Release: Rasengan."
"Moreover, the concept of Wind Release: Rasenshuriken can also be used for trade."
The application range of the Rasengan is too wide; anything can be put into it.
Wind Release: Rasengan, Lightning Release: Rasengan, Fire Release: Rasengan, Water Release: Rasengan, Xuan Yi felt none of these would be a problem.
This was preparation for learning Sealing Jutsu.
As for Orochimaru's side.
"In what way?"
Xuan Yi pondered, feeling he couldn't be too passive.
Even with the ability to overdraft the future for trial and error, he couldn't completely entrust his life and hope to Orochimaru.
"I also need to have the ability to research myself."
Xuan Yi thought about it and felt an even greater headache.
Because this required too much knowledge.
"One step at a time, first sort out some basic knowledge in medical and human anatomy; this can be started with Shizune."
Xuan Yi pondered his subsequent plan: "In the future, I need to form a cooperative relationship with Orochimaru; I can obtain some knowledge from Orochimaru through information exchange."
As he thought, the plan gradually became complete in his mind.
Days passed, and soon the winter break arrived, and Konoha Year 41 came to an end.
However, Xuan Yi was still busy.
Besides helping out at his family's dumpling shop, he spent most of his time studying.
Either medical or human anatomy knowledge, some learned from Shizune, others from books.
There was also Blade Drawing, which he practiced daily.
Water Release: Rasengan, and two newly acquired Water Release Ninjutsu.
Of course, Xuan Yi often disturbed Minato Namikaze, bringing his analysis notes on the two Water Release Ninjutsu to ask for guidance.
Unfortunately, Jiraiya had been out and hadn't returned.
And amidst the busyness, sparring with Might Guy and Kakashi became the seasoning in his monotonous training.
Winter passed and spring came.
One day, Xuan Yi brought his training notes to Minato Namikaze's house.
Of course, he also brought his family's five-color dumplings.
However, after knocking on the door, the person who opened it made Xuan Yi freeze.
Uzumaki Kushina!
This was the first time Xuan Yi had seen her.
"You're Xuan Yi, right? Come in quickly!"
Uzumaki Kushina was very enthusiastic, and also seemed to be the mistress of the house.
"Uh… yes!"
Xuan Yi followed her inside and then saw Minato Namikaze.
"Xuan Yi, this is Kushina."
Minato Namikaze introduced with a smile.
Xuan Yi immediately bowed: "Kushina-senpai!"
Uzumaki Kushina waved her hand: "No need to be so polite, just call me Sister Kushina."
Xuan Yi immediately changed his address, calling out "Sister Kushina".
The three sat down in the living room, eating dumplings and talking.
Minato Namikaze looked through Xuan Yi's notes and sighed, "Xuan Yi, your understanding of these Water Release Ninjutsu has surpassed mine."
Xuan Yi smiled: "That's because Big Brother Minato, you haven't put effort into Water Release."
Indeed, Minato Namikaze's mind was currently focused on Sealing Jutsu.
And the Water Release he currently mastered was already sufficient for Minato Namikaze; there was no need to waste more time.
Most importantly, the water nature was not something he was born with, but a Water Release nature transformation he cultivated later, belonging to the type he wasn't good at.
"Big Brother Minato, you said before about adding nature transformation to the Rasengan, have you had any breakthroughs?"
Xuan Yi asked.
Minato Namikaze shook his head: "Not yet, I've been researching Sealing Jutsu recently."
Sealing Jutsu!
Xuan Yi's eyes lit up, and just as he was about to speak, a knock on the door sounded.
Uzumaki Kushina got up to open the door, and then a voice came in: "Kushina, you're already living here?"
Blushing slightly, Uzumaki Kushina quickly changed the subject: "Jiraiya-sensei, you're finally back, Minato has been waiting for you for a long time."
Jiraiya leisurely walked into the living room and asked with a smile: "Minato, have you encountered difficulties in developing a Jutsu?"
After asking, he noticed a little kid next to them: "Eh? Who is this guy…?"
Xuan Yi had already stood up: "Jiraiya-sama, I am Xuan Yi."
Minato Namikaze continued: "Xuan Yi is a genius student from the Ninja Academy."
Jiraiya listened and smiled: "A genius student? How does he compare to you back then, Minato?"
Minato Namikaze said: "Xuan Yi is much more impressive than me; at five years old, he created an A-rank Ninjutsu without hand signs, which is also the Jutsu I told you earlier I wanted to develop."
Jiraiya was stunned, his mind feeling a bit confused.
Developing an A-rank Ninjutsu without hand signs at five years old, this… indeed very genius.
But the latter part… what did it mean?
Minato Namikaze raised his hand and performed the Rasengan: "It's this Jutsu, Xuan Yi named it Rasengan."
Jiraiya widened his eyes, looked at the Rasengan, then looked at Xuan Yi on the side, muttering to himself: "He's not even handsome."
Soon, with Minato Namikaze and Uzumaki Kushina explaining back and forth, Jiraiya understood the whole story.
But taking on a student…
Jiraiya didn't have the heart for it: "Water Release?"
"That's not what I'm good at!"
He had actually mastered everything except Lightning Release nature transformation.
But not being good at Water Release could indeed be considered the truth.
After all, compared to Fire Release, Water Release was indeed not his strong suit.
Xuan Yi felt a slight disappointment in his heart, but he was also somewhat prepared.
However, Jiraiya suddenly smiled again: "Although I can't take you as my student, if you want to learn, I can teach you other Ninjutsu."
He looked at the Rasengan and felt that this Jutsu was quite suitable for him too.
Xuan Yi's heart stirred upon hearing this, and he quickly said: "Um, Jiraiya-sama, can I learn Sealing Jutsu from you?"
Sealing Jutsu?
Jiraiya, Minato Namikaze, and Uzumaki Kushina were all somewhat surprised.