"Teacher, I've noticed that my dad seems a bit weak, even weaker than before the last time I transferred Chakra into him."
Naruto hesitated for a while before speaking to Hagoromo.
Hagoromo was taken aback and couldn't help but speculate.
Could it be because of the reason for leading the sealing this time?
Has the psychological imprint left on Minato Namikaze faded somewhat?
However, Hagoromo didn't say it explicitly, but instead patted Naruto's head and said:
"It's probably because he was too tired. After all, the Fourth is just Chakra body; he'll be fine after a period of rest."
"Really?"
Naruto was overjoyed to hear this, after all, he could sense the difference in his father before they left.
That's the difference, and he couldn't explain it either.
"Yes, you need to work hard to become stronger. I think the Fourth can still sense everything about you even during his rest period."
Hagoromo didn't know either, so that was all she could say.
How could Chakra body possibly get tired?
"Let's go, your teacher will take you home first."
After saying that, Hagoromo led Naruto out of the house.
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The next day.
The disciples were given a holiday, but Hagoromo didn't give herself one.
Instead, he went to the Hokage's Office and asked Hiruzen Sarutobi to explain some techniques to him.
After all, while one may remember the Ninjutsu from the Scroll of Seals, one needs to understand them in order to use them.
All those techniques that were recorded were either high-level Ninjutsu or Forbidden Jutsu.
However, with Hiruzen Sarutobi right in front of him, he naturally didn't need to spend time figuring them out one by one.
In addition, it seems that Hiruzen Sarutobi has slowed down his work a bit these past couple of days and isn't as busy.
"Teacher, Jiraiya's Needle Jizo, according to the description, should be a B-rank Ninjutsu. Why did you still have him write it in the Scroll of Seals?"
Hagoromo sat upright to one side, watching Hiruzen Sarutobi Hiruzen Sarutobi of smoke and asked.
After all, among the Sannin, Tsunade only wrote the Yin Seal in the Scroll of Seals; she didn't even write about Monster Strength.
Orochimaru, on the other hand, recorded his own insights and methods to enhance the power of his techniques.
But Jiraiya was different; his secrets about hair were clearly written on it.
One B-rank and the other is A-rank; logically, they shouldn't be recorded in the Scroll of Seals.
"Hehe, in your understanding, what do you think of Jiraiya's two techniques, Hagoromo?"
Instead of explaining immediately, Hiruzen Sarutobi asked Hagoromo about his understanding of the two techniques.
"That's remarkable. Not only does it involve Nature Transformation, but even Shape Transformation require a very high level of skill to use."
"The most important point is its ability to be activated instantly, which, when used well in combat, can achieve excellent results."
As Hagoromo spoke, he couldn't help but admire Jiraiya.
It's said that the Fourth's No-Hand-Seal Rasengan is the ultimate in Shape Transformation, but that wouldn't have been possible without Jiraiya's help.
It's estimated that the Fourth won't be developed within two years.
After all, Jiraiya's hair Ninjutsu is a high-level Ninjutsu that combines both form and nature.
The Needle Jizo is classified as B-rank Ninjutsu is because it cannot be activated while moving.
However, this doesn't mean Jiraiya's Ninjutsu is ineffective.
"Not bad, Jiraiya's hair secret technique sounds like a joke, though."
At this point, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but laugh.
After all, who would want to focus their Ninjutsu development on hair?
"But this was a move that Jiraiya up with during Second Shinobi World War because of the complexities of the battlefield, and after witnessing the Hyuga Clan's Rotation."
"It achieved quite good results the first time it was used."
"By Nature Transformation of the hair, it was given a metallic hardness and resilience."
"Furthermore, through precise control of Shape Transformation, the hair strands are arranged into a dense array of needles, forming a 360-degree defense with no blind spots."
While holding a teacup, Hiruzen Sarutobi carefully explained the main characteristics of the Needle Jizo to Hagoromo.
Hagoromo nodded, almost exactly as she had guessed.
Instantaneous release can provide defense, and when used at the right time, it can be Ninjutsu that combines offense and defense.
If I had known this Ninjutsu when I encountered Orochimaru before, it could have had a different effect.
"Actually, the reason this Ninjutsu is classified as B-rank isn't just because it's difficult to move during its activation."
"Another point is that it requires maintaining a high density of Chakra output, which demands extremely high endurance and is not suitable for prolonged battles."
"However, this doesn't mean that this Ninjutsu is easy to learn."
"Some of the Forbidden Jutsu in the Scroll of Seals are easier to execute than Jiraiya's Ninjutsu."
Hiruzen Sarutobi patiently instructed Hagoromo, sharing his insights and analyzing the Ninjutsu without reservation.
Hagoromo nodded; he did indeed have many thoughts about Jiraiya's two Ninjutsu.
Although his physical body has a much faster recovery ability than others due to his Yang Release.
However, defense is indeed their weakness.
Using Yang Release Nintaijutsu would be too costly for him in his current state.
Furthermore, I am currently unable to fully cover my body with Yang Release Chakra.
Jiraiya's Ninjutsu, in terms of both practicality and operability, is currently...
These are all the best choices.
"By the way, Hagoromo, do you have any ideas about the old man's Enma summoning beast?"
As if he had just thought of something, Hiruzen Sarutobi asked Hagoromo.
As the teacher of the Sannin, he had his own destiny with each of his three disciples, and the Three Great Sage Regions had all recognized them.
The only thing that hasn't been signed is this old man's Enma.
Now that we have a disciple like Hagoromo, we must pass on this legacy.
"Forehead..."
Hagoromo looked conflicted upon hearing this, and touched her nose.
"Teacher, actually our family has a scroll for summoning beasts, but the requirements for signing it are too high."
The Summoning Beast Scroll was one of the rewards Hagoromo received last time.
Furthermore, the condition for signing the contract is that one must reach the Elite Jonin.
Therefore, Hagoromo wasn't particularly interested in the Enma.
After all, with such high standards, there's no reason for the summoned beast to underperform, right?
"High signing requirements?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi had no doubts, since some summoning contracts do indeed have requirements.
"Hmm, it seems the requirement passed down from our ancestors is that one must have the strength of Jonin."
Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi was speechless. This wasn't just high, it was excessive.
It seems that the Sawada Clan has been a subordinate family of the Senju since ancient times, and there has never been any known Jonin- level member since the First Hokage.
Having thought this through, Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped pondering it and nodded.
"Well, it seems we'll have to see if Konohamaru can take over the old man's Enma in the future."
Hagoromo nodded and began to ponder Jiraiya's Needle Jizo again.
Knock knock--
There was a knock on the door, and Hagoromo Yi immediately got up to open it.
The door opened, and the person outside surprised Hagoromo.
"Captain Kakashi?"