Minato Namikaze always harbored intense curiosity toward the unknown—whether it was ninjutsu theory or new formulas, anything that touched upon realms he hadn't yet understood would inevitably draw him in to explore further.
The recent hatching of the Ninja Beast Egg had completely ignited his thirst for knowledge.
As he walked, Minato muttered to himself, his brow slightly furrowed.
"The characteristics of Chakra energy activation... it seems more like some kind of symbiotic relationship..."
Kushina Uzumaki gave him a helpless look. "You're analyzing again."
Minato chuckled and scratched his head. "Haha, sorry, I'm just too curious."
"If we can understand more about the Ninja Beast Egg, we might be able to hatch the most compatible Ninja Beast the fastest."
Mikoto Uchiha froze. "What do you mean?"
Minato Namikaze smiled. "The first round was about seizing the twelve Ninja Beast Eggs, so the second round will most likely be about hatching, and the third round will be an elimination battle through actual combat."
It was clear that Minato had quickly grasped that all three rounds of this competition were likely centered around this new type of Tailed Beast, which was why he concluded that they had to secure a Ninja Beast Egg as quickly as possible in the first round.
That way, they would have a better chance during the hatching phase in the second round.
Just then, leaves were swept up by a shockwave, and birds scattered in alarm.
Clearly, some teams had already begun fighting.
Minato immediately halted, his expression turning serious. "It seems some have already clashed."
Mikoto Uchiha raised her hand, her eyes shifting to a deep crimson as two tomoe slowly rotated.
After a moment, she gently shook her head.
"Although two teams are fighting, there's no Ninja Beast Egg with them."
Mikoto Uchiha and Minato Namikaze exchanged a glance.
"Let's avoid these areas and not waste time."
The three of them swiftly glided through the forest, their movements coordinated and in sync.
Soon after, Mikoto suddenly stopped.
A flicker of surprise showed in her Sharingan.
"Ahead, about two hundred meters, there are clansmen of the Uchiha."
"It seems they've already obtained the first Ninja Beast Egg."
Kushina was taken aback. "Uchiha?"
Mikoto smiled slightly and nodded.
"Yes... Brother Fugaku is among them."
"Fugaku?" Kushina frowned. "Isn't that the young clan head you mentioned?"
Mikoto's smile remained. "That's right. But this is an exam—Brother Fugaku won't hold it against me."
Truly an Uchiha girl...
"So that means our opponents are Fugaku's team."
Leaves rustled as the three of them gradually suppressed their presence.
Through the gaps in the foliage, they could see three youths forming a triangular formation in the clearing ahead.
At the forefront was Fugaku Uchiha, his aura restrained yet imposing like a mountain.
Beside him were Uchiha Yashiro and Uchiha Yakura.
After some exploration, they had indeed seized a Ninja Beast Egg from another group.
However, Fugaku and the others hadn't touched the Ninja Beast Egg; instead, they were waiting for others to appear.
This was the Uchiha's arrogance.
They intended to use the Ninja Beast Egg to hunt down those who coveted it.
"Three pairs of Sharingan..."
Kushina exhaled softly. "What a hassle."
But Minato had already calmed down.
Mikoto Uchiha could naturally handle one Uchiha opponent, while Kushina Uzumaki and she herself could put up a fight with proper planning.
Kushina clenched her fists, her fiery red hair fluttering slightly in the wind. "Let's do this then!"
The three exchanged glances and nodded almost simultaneously.
The wind rose, rustling leaves.
In the next instant, their figures vanished from sight, transforming into three blurred streaks!
Meanwhile, Fugaku Uchiha and his companions finally encountered their first prey.
A lone, short-statured boy walked through the forest, clad in the traditional white garments of the Hyuga clan.
Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting light upon his face, yet it reflected no warmth.
The corners of his lips curled slightly, his expression hovering between a smile and a smirk.
His White Eyes, which should have been clear as mirrors, held an unusual softness—almost eerie.
His steps were light and composed, yet they inexplicably weighed down the air around them.
Minato Namikaze's expression gradually grew solemn.
Outside the Forest of Death.
Sunlight bathed the pink-furred Miltank, its coat smooth and glossy.
Tsunade knelt beside it, holding a comb as she carefully groomed the Miltank's fur.
Her movements were gentle, her expression uncharacteristically soft.
The Miltank let out a contented moo, the black ball at the end of its tail swaying gently with a faint jingle.
"Heh, hold still," Tsunade chuckled, brushing off lingering dirt.
"Don't get yourself soaked while grazing."
The Miltank chewed on the plants she offered, emitting soft munching sounds.
With each bite, the fluctuations of Chakra within its body intensified. Soon, its fur grew even more lustrous, and its aura became fuller.
Herbivorous Trait!
Tsunade gently stroked its head, unable to hold back her admiration. "Truly remarkable... to think it can actually convert energy by grazing."
The Miltank lifted its head, wagged its tail, and then closed its eyes.
Its body trembled slightly as water and life energy merged into a milky-white fluid, rapidly gathering inside the Miltank.
This was Drink Milk.
The milky energy liquid was expelled and collected into a glass bottle Tsunade had prepared, its rim immediately releasing a faint, pleasant fragrance.
"Truly incredible, this milk."
Just then, soft footsteps approached from behind.
She turned to see the Third Hokage and Danzo walking side by side.
"Old man?" Tsunade raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised by their personal visit.
The Third Hokage smiled and raised a hand in greeting. "Tsunade, I heard you've hatched a unique Ninja Beast capable of producing milk with healing properties?"
Danzo remained silent, merely standing with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on the pink Ninja Beast.
His face betrayed no emotion, but his scrutinizing aura unsettled Tsunade.
"Since you're here, you might as well try it," Tsunade huffed irritably, though she nodded in agreement.
She turned and poured a cup of warm milk from the glass bottle.
The Third Hokage accepted it with a smile, about to take a sip, when he noticed Danzo standing aloof, hands still clasped behind his back.
He cleared his throat lightly. "Tsunade, there are... two of us here."
Tsunade arched an eyebrow, her eyes shifting to Danzo.
The old fox maintained an indifferent facade, pretending detachment while clearly curious.
Tsunade shot him a glare, then poured another cup. Hiruzen Sarutobi took the milk and promptly handed it to Danzo.
Danzo snorted coldly and reluctantly accepted it.
The Third Hokage gently sniffed it; the faintly sweet milky aroma mixed with the flow of Chakra made him pause momentarily.
"This aura... it resembles pure Yang-attribute Chakra."
Danzo unhesitatingly downed it in one gulp.
The Third also nodded slightly and drank the milk in one go.
The warm liquid flowed down their throats, as if a gentle stream of Chakra was being infused into their bodies.
That power was both docile and vibrant, like a spring breeze sweeping through muscles and blood vessels,
rapidly initiating repairs at the cellular level!
Minor old injuries and the frailty brought by age were swiftly being restored.
Almost simultaneously, subtle changes appeared in both their expressions.
The Third Hokage let out a soft sigh, his entire demeanor seeming more spirited.
Danzo remained silent for a moment, his gaze profound as he stared at Miltank, as if wanting another sip?
"This thing... gives the sensation of slowing aging."
Tsunade nodded proudly.
Miltank continued to stay close by Tsunade's side, very clingy.
Its Herbivorous Trait allowed it to rapidly convert Natural Energy, while its Drink Milk skill steadily released healing properties.
She patted Miltank's head, and it obediently wagged its tail.
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