Unexpected, too unexpected! Inoyue's eyes sparkled with excitement.
Following Minato dramatically increased his survival rate! As long as he wasn't targeted by the Sixth Squad, he would likely survive the Third Shinobi World War.
But then again, he was nobody important, nowhere near enough to catch the Sixth Squad's eye. As for the golden finger that granted wishes, it was better to just dream about it and not take it too seriously.
"I apologize, I'm late!" Minato Namikaze said sincerely after walking in, giving them a bright smile.
The three who were initially displeased were immediately captivated by Minato's charisma. Inoyue didn't mind at all.
Kami Kida was a civilian Ninja, and seeing a Jonin apologize personally left him a bit flustered.
As for Uchiha Suien, he just scoffed and turned his head away, acting Tsundere again.
Inoyue mustered up her mind. She absolutely had to cling to this powerful ally sent by heaven; it was crucial for her survival on the battlefield.
Minato was like a powerful summon beast, and the Flying Thunder God, that cheat-like Ninjutsu, was incredibly convenient. With Minato's rescue, it was like having an extra life.
"I am your temporary Jonin instructor, Minato Namikaze. Let's start with self-introductions! You go first!" Minato Namikaze said with a smile, pointing at Inoyue.
...
In the 402 Classroom, the first encounter between a Jonin and Genin was unfolding, while in the Hokage's office, the Third Hokage was observing everything through a crystal ball.
Utatane Koharu stood beside the Third Hokage, watching Minato guide the Genin in conversation. She asked, "Won't bringing Minato back to Konoha affect the front lines?"
"For now, there's no problem. Jiraiya is holding down the front lines, and besides, it's currently a phase of mutual probing; there's no trend towards a large-scale war yet," the Third Hokage replied thoughtfully, rubbing his temples.
"Is this the genjutsu genius you spoke of? If she's properly nurtured, she could play a role in balancing the Uchiha Clan. But isn't it a bit much to have the future Fourth Hokage personally lead her?" Utatane Koharu didn't quite understand the Third Hokage's decision.
"It's not just a balancing role, but a check and balance. She is a genjutsu genius rarely seen in a thousand years!" the Third Hokage explained very seriously to Utatane Koharu.
For such praise to come from the Third Hokage's mouth, it was no small matter. Utatane Koharu was somewhat surprised: "What makes you so sure?"
A smile appeared on the Third Hokage's wrinkled face: "Simply because she instantly saw through Shinku Yuhi's genjutsu!"
"Instantly?" Utatane Koharu was shocked: "Shinku Yuhi's genjutsu, even Uchiha with Mangekyo Sharingan can't reflect it. The fact that she could instantly see through it certainly warrants Minato personally coming back to lead her. If she can grow, she will be a sharp tool to check the Uchiha!" [ What nonsense is he speaking about *\O/* ]
"Indeed! This way, after Minato assumes the Hokage position, I can rest much easier," the Third Hokage gave Utatane Koharu a broad smile on his wrinkled face.
"Minato's reputation isn't enough yet. What do you plan to do?"
The Third Hokage said confidently, "The Third Shinobi World War will be Minato's stage!"
...
Minato had his own squad, and as for leading Inoyue's group, this was the Third Hokage's arrangement, not a powerful ally sent by heaven. Everything was paving the way for Minato to become the Fourth Hokage.
Minato lacked fame, but for a Ninja with his strength, fame was not difficult to acquire. The Third Hokage was very confident about this.
At noon, as an apology for being late, Minato invited the three of them to Ichiraku Ramen for a big meal. Inoyue finally got to eat Ichiraku Ramen as he wished.
The taste was decent, though still a bit behind Lanzhou Ramen from his previous life. What can she say? She was addicted to Chinese spices and flavors.
However, the ramen had plenty of seafood, making it quite flavorful, no wonder Naruto, who hadn't even been born yet, was so fond of it.
After lunch, the four of them went to Konoha Training Ground No. 3. Minato gave Inoyue and the other two their first mission: to attack him with the mindset of killing him.
The honest Kami Kida was stunned on the spot; he wouldn't dare lay a hand on his instructor. Uchiha Suien snorted, his eyes full of disdain. Although Minato had some reputation in Konoha, the Uchiha Clan's eyes were usually on top of their heads.
Inoyue understood that this was an opportunity to show off, a process for the teacher to assess the students and then provide guidance.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!" The standard Ninjutsu of the Uchiha Clan. After his shuriken failed to connect, Uchiha Suien unhesitatingly used his most advanced Ninjutsu.
It was indeed good! But trying to hit Minato with this C-rank Ninjutsu was simply wishful thinking.
Minato moved, easily dodging the Great Fireball. However, he was immediately startled, a sense of danger arising, and he instinctively moved another step, while Chakra surged within his body.
The Great Fireball was very close to Minato, so close that it was almost brushing past him. Even the caster, Uchiha Suien, was quite surprised that the Great Fireball Technique nearly hit Minato.
"Quite an amazing genjutsu! How did you think of that?" Minato said this to Inoyue. But it also seemed to be praising Uchiha Suien.
Uchiha Suien turned to look at Inoyue, wondering in his mind: "Was it this girl's doing that it almost hit just now?"
It was indeed Inoyue who had used the genjutsu 'Demonic Illusion: False Surroundings Technique' to interfere with Minato. However, in this genjutsu, Inoyue incorporated her own understanding of the technique.
False Surroundings Technique makes people see another place. But what if this other place is the same place they are currently seeing?
Only with subtle differences and alterations, such as the Great Fireball's trajectory being altered and shifted by one meter.
In a Expert's fight, life and death are decided in an instant, and misjudgment is not allowed.
Such subtle changes to the illusion, making it basically consistent with the scene seen before the eyes, combined with one's own attack, under unexpected circumstances, what kind of effect would that have? Just thinking about it sends chills down one's spine.
Inoyue was practicing this genjutsu concept for the first time, but it consumed a huge amount of Chakra, reaching an astonishing one-third of her total Chakra.
...
After testing all the basic abilities a Genin should possess, such as Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, and Taijutsu, the Sixth Squad was completely defeated.
The gap between Genin and Jonin was too vast to be compensated by numbers. Although it was a test, being easily defeated still felt unpleasant.
After Minato's patient explanation, the Uchiha lowered his proud head. Inoyue understood why her genjutsu consumed so much Chakra, and Kami Kida also received praise.
The most outstanding part of this test was Inoyue's genjutsu. Unfortunately, it was her first time using it, and the transition between the real scene and the genjutsu scene was a bit stiff. Minato pointed out each flaw, making Inoyue understand the direction for her own improvement.
After the training, Minato requested them to gather here early tomorrow morning to formally begin their missions. After understanding, everyone dispersed to go home and rest.
Inoyue returned home, Minato's words echoing in her mind: If you need to practice this kind of scene-transition genjutsu, it's best to find a practice partner who can tell you the scene and feelings after being caught in the genjutsu, so you can improve better.
A partner, is it easy to find?
Not easy! Such a partner would not only need to be strong but also able to clearly articulate the experience and scenes seen while under the genjutsu.
Would Uchiha Suien be willing? No need to think, genjutsu is child's play to his Sharingan.
Kami Kida? His strength is balanced, but his honest and straightforward personality might not be able to express the experience and scenes of being under genjutsu.
Aside from practicing with and getting guidance from a Jonin, Inoyue temporarily had no good alternative.
...
As the sun gradually set, Uchiha Suien returned to his residence, carrying a small child on his back. The child was about 3 years old and very cute!
"Brother! Are you troubled today?" the child asked in a childish voice, clinging to his back.
Uchiha Suien sighed: "Troubled! I guess so! Now, Shisui! Can an ordinary person's genjutsu talent be stronger than our Uchiha Clan's?"
The child named Shisui thought for a moment: "Is there really such a thing, Brother!"
"Ah! I guess so!" Uchiha Suien replied uncertainly.
The child was actually Uchiha Shisui, and Uchiha Suien was Shisui's older brother. If Inoyue knew this, she would surely be shocked. Because Uchiha Shisui's Kotoamatsukami
was truly a masterpiece among genjutsu.