socalfunplaces Chapter 11 The Gathering of the Future Three Ninjas
Chapter 11 The Gathering of the Future Three Ninjas
As night fell, Gojo Yoru returned home and finally opened the scroll that Orochimaru had given him.
The densely packed characters came into view, and after only a few glances, Gojo Yoru clicked his tongue in amazement: "As expected of 'Lord Orochimaru,' just like in the original story, so generous!"
Gojo Yoru is not lacking in cultivation methods that involve nature transformation.
His father was an all-around Jonin, and the basic requirement to become such a Jonin is to master at least two nature transformations.
Moreover, having a surname indicates that one's ancestors were once glorious.
The scrolls in the basement of the Gojo family's house contain four different cultivation methods with varying properties.
However, these cultivation methods are all very common.
The scroll in Gojo Yoru's hand contains Orochimaru's understanding of nature transformation.
As a rare all-elemental genius in the ninja world, the scroll given to him by Orochimaru not only recorded the nature changes of the five elements, but also included his understanding of the two hidden attributes, Yin and Yang.
Hidden attributes are those that even chakra test strips cannot detect.
However, Gojo Yoru knew that he also possessed Yin and Yang attributes.
His development is very abnormal; his strong vitality and chakra are both related to the Yang attribute.
With his powerful soul, he mastered the art of perception and a C-rank illusion at the end of last year.
In addition to the fire and earth elements detected by the chakra test strips, Gojo Yoru's attributes should be four: yin, yang, fire, and earth.
However, Gojo Yoru had absolutely no clue how to develop these two hidden attributes.
This kind of knowledge is an important legacy held by the village's high-ranking officials and secret ninja clans.
And now, this kind of knowledge has actually appeared on the scroll that Orochimaru gave him.
That's why Gojo Yoru felt so emotional.
This kind of knowledge might be of great help to him in mastering space-time chakra.
After all, Yang Release represents the physical body, while Yin Release represents the spirit.
With the help of the Rasengan, Gojo Yoru's chakra control has reached a certain level. If he wants to go further, he will need the help of Yang Release knowledge or medical ninjutsu.
Only by perfectly controlling the flow, release, and transformation of chakra in every meridian and acupoint, like the Senju clan's Mighty Fist, the Hyuga clan's Gentle Fist, and the Akimichi clan's Multiplying Technique, can Gojo Yoru further master space-time chakra and fuse ordinary chakra with space-time chakra in a certain proportion to perform techniques.
If successful, it can both add a space-time buff to ordinary ninjutsu and reduce the consumption of space-time chakra.
When Gojo Yoru uses ordinary chakra in battle, he is just an ordinary ninja. Only when he uses space-time chakra does he possess terrifying combat power capable of challenging opponents of higher levels.
At that time, the Rasengan might also be able to be truly infused with space-time chakra, becoming a unique Rasengan technique that didn't appear in the original work!
Thinking of this, Gojo Yoru immediately used the Shadow Clone Technique, which he had mastered last year, to create two shadow clones to read the scroll with him and learn in a cheat-like manner.
……
Just as Gojo was frantically absorbing new knowledge.
Inside an izakaya (Japanese pub) in the central street of Konoha.
"Orochimaru, it's so hard to see you these days!"
"If you want to see me, you can go to Sarutobi-sensei and ask him to transfer you to the border. I believe he will be very happy."
"Haha... never mind then. My dream isn't to become Hokage. I don't need to have so many achievements to run for the position. This kind of life of just eating and waiting to die is more comfortable."
"I think you just don't want to leave someone!"
"Cough cough..."
The sounds of clinking glasses and playful banter echoed from behind the noren curtain.
The future Legendary Sannin of Konoha are having a class reunion.
At this time, they were in their prime, full of vigor and high spirits.
Tsunade, who is still single, is beautiful and charming. The way she rests her cheek on one hand and shakes the sake bottle with the other hand shows her heroic and dashing demeanor.
Looking at the two who hadn't changed since childhood and started bickering at the slightest disagreement, Tsunade smiled without saying a word.
Tsunade didn't care at all that Orochimaru was teasing her and "helping" Jiraiya, causing the guy to choke on sake and look red and a little shy.
Tsunade was well aware of Jiraiya's feelings for her, and had said more than once that he was not her type.
The relationship between the three of them will not be strained by romantic love.
Tsunade clinked glasses with Orochimaru and changed the subject, asking, "How many days will you be staying this time?"
Upon hearing this, Orochimaru's slightly upturned lips suddenly disappeared, and he shook his head with a serious expression, saying, "I don't know. The border has been very quiet lately. Those major powers have all stopped their actions at the same time. I wonder if they have secretly formed an alliance or are plotting something."
"It's probably unlikely. Unless they're willing to put aside their hatred, it's impossible for the four countries to unite like they did during the last Shinobi World War."
"Perhaps they have all given up on expansion, after all, their countries' economies simply cannot support such enormous consumption."
"I hope so." Orochimaru took a breath, his eyes deep, and said, "It's just that the atmosphere made me very uncomfortable."
"You've been staying at the border for too long, it's got a mental problem. Let Tsunade prescribe some medicine for you," Jiraiya teased first, then, sensing the change in atmosphere, he changed the subject, saying excitedly, "Speaking of which, I recently discovered a very promising talent at the Ninja Academy. He only entered his fourth year in April, but he already has the ability to graduate early, and the talent he's shown, I feel, is no less than ours."
"What, you lazybones, you want to become a Jonin instructor?" Tsunade couldn't help but mock, and at the same time, a thought struck her, and she looked at Orochimaru again, about to say something.
Orochimaru suddenly looked up at Jiraiya and asked, "What's his name?"
"Namikaze Minato, what's wrong?"
Jiraiya was startled by Orochimaru's gaze and asked nervously, "Could it be that he's one of yours, or that you've already set your sights on him?"
If that's the case, then it would be awkward.
Upon hearing that it wasn't Gojo Yoru, Orochimaru reverted to his original form and chuckled, "I have indeed taken a liking to a promising talent. He's only nine years old this year. If they both started school at six, they might even be in the same grade, or even classmates."
"Oh?"
Jiraiya and Tsunade immediately became interested. Jiraiya breathed a sigh of relief and asked with great curiosity, "For you to choose him, his talent must be exceptional. Is he a descendant of one of the great ninja clans?"
"No, and you know his parents too," Orochimaru shook his head and said, "He is the son of Gojo Hayate and Gojo Mio."
As if remembering something, Tsunade asked with a look of sympathy, "Is she one of the orphans from that great mission?"
"The First Hokage distributed the Tailed Beasts as a trump card to keep each other in check, but those ninja villages actually sent Jinchuriki out on missions. They deserve to die!" Jiraiya said angrily.
"Life is sometimes so fragile. Since you've become a ninja, you have to be prepared for accidents to happen at any time," Orochimaru said quietly.
"Stop talking, let's drink."
Sensing the change in atmosphere, Tsunade promptly raised her glass to interrupt, thus dispelling the thought that had just arisen.
Originally, she wanted Orochimaru to take Nawaki as his disciple, but since he already had someone he liked, who was also her younger brother's junior, there was no need to trouble him.
I should go back and discuss it with my grandmother, and see if I can or can arrange for someone from my clan who has abandoned their surname and integrated into Konoha to become a Jonin instructor for Nawaki.