Dawn had slowly risen in the east, gently lifting the veil of night and scattering its warm light across the earth.
The sky gradually turned orange-red, blending with the deep blue heavens to form a beautiful painting.
Under the radiance of dawn, the earth began to awaken.
Konoha Village, Eastern Wilderness.
Jiraiya was currently standing atop a river with Naruto.
Jiraiya was still somewhat surprised that Naruto could steadily control his Chakra and stand on the turbulent current.
He had originally intended to take Naruto to a pool of stagnant water, but he never expected that no matter how much he sped up along the way, Naruto would always keep close behind him.
Jiraiya could only attribute Naruto's talent to his inheritance from Minato.
"Naruto, all you're doing is standing on the water. Don't get carried away."
Jiraiya's words left Naruto slightly stunned.
When did I get carried away?
Walking on water and walls was something every elementary-school graduate in the Empire could master. Would I really get carried away over this?
No!
Jiraiya misunderstood!
I was smiling because I could finally get one step ahead of Sasuke!
However, Naruto did not explain. It would be difficult to explain, anyway.
Jiraiya wore a thoughtful expression.
"Has the Nine-Tails' Chakra not affected him?"
"If that's the case, then the Nine-Tails' seal doesn't necessarily have to be undone!"
"Compared to losing control, this version of Naruto can actually display more power."
"Next, I'll teach him the Summoning Technique and Rasengan!"
Jiraiya pulled out the scroll from behind him, then had Naruto sign and stamp it with his blood.
Naruto's face lit up with excitement.
One had to know that entering those immortal and sacred lands, such as the Land of Endings and the Three Great Sacred Lands, required Reverse Summoning.
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