Naruto: The Konoha Chat Group Awakens
Chapter 48

Minato and Kushina Discover a Blind Spot

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Kushina Uzumaki: Minato, did you see Naruto?

Minato Namikaze: I saw him...

Kushina Uzumaki: What exactly is going on? Why do the people around him feel disgust toward Naruto? And even a hint of fear? What is going on? Don't they know Naruto is the Hokage's child?

Minato Namikaze: Makoto! Can you go check on Naruto? I want to know what's going on.

Makoto Ito: Now you know to come begging me? When your wife called me a scumbag before, you didn't say a single word!

Minato Namikaze: This...

Makoto Ito: But don't worry! It's just a small matter. I, Makoto Ito, have never been the kind of person to hold grudges. I never dwell on hatred!

Kushina Uzumaki: Really? That's wonderful! Thank you so much, Makoto! I'll never call you a scumbag again!

Tobirama Senju: Honestly, I think you're celebrating a little too early. Have you forgotten what kind of personality this brat has? He did say he doesn't dwell on hatred, but do you really think he'll just casually help you go see Naruto? Don't forget, this brat never gets up early without profit!

Makoto Ito: Oh my, as expected of the Second Hokage—you see right through me! You really understand me! No wonder you're the smartest person in the entire Ninja World! That brain of yours really works!

At that moment, Kushina Uzumaki was gritting her teeth in anger. She had sincerely thanked Makoto Ito just now, but this brat was clearly after something in return!

Kushina Uzumaki: Fine, fine, you win! Tell me, what do you want this time?! But let me make this clear first! You're only going to take a look at Naruto! Don't even think about a forbidden technique like the Flying Thunder God Technique!

Before Makoto Ito could open his mouth and demand the Flying Thunder God Technique, Kushina Uzumaki had already cut him off.

Makoto Ito: Fine, fine, no Flying Thunder God then. There'll be plenty of chances later anyway. Besides, the Second Hokage knows the Flying Thunder God too—it's not like I can only get it from the Fourth Hokage!

Tobirama Senju: So you're treating me like some sucker? Why should I give you the Flying Thunder God?

Makoto Ito: I was just saying it casually, so they'd know the Flying Thunder God isn't something only the Fourth Hokage can use!

At that moment, Makoto Ito carefully considered what he still lacked. First of all, he already had ninjutsu, Chakra, and taijutsu. As for genjutsu, he had obtained two before when the Chat Group's shared vision was activated!

What he lacked most right now was probably Perception Ninjutsu. After all, with an outstanding perception technique, he could anticipate his enemies' moves, like having a cheat that revealed the entire map. Perception Ninjutsu was absolutely important!

Makoto Ito: Then give me a Perception Ninjutsu! I happen to be lacking one right now!

Makoto Ito clearly remembered that the Fourth Hokage possessed an incredibly powerful Perception Ninjutsu. By extending a finger toward the ground, he could clearly detect the number of enemies and gauge their strength!

In comparison, what Makoto Ito wanted even more was the Uzumaki Clan's Mind's Eye of the Kagura, but unfortunately, Kushina Uzumaki didn't know it!

Kushina Uzumaki: Perception Ninjutsu? But I don't know any. The Uzumaki Clan does have a perception technique called Mind's Eye of the Kagura, but I never learned it!

Minato Namikaze: It's alright. As for Perception Ninjutsu, I do know one. It's a ninjutsu I created myself!

Group member Minato Namikaze gifted the Group Leader Makoto Ito a ninjutsu: Cyclone Invincible Amplified Spiritual Perception God's One-Handed Full-Map X-Ray Super Invincible Ninjutsu!

Makoto Ito froze when he saw the message.

What the hell was that? Was that bizarre name really the Perception Ninjutsu used by the Fourth Hokage in the original work? Why were all of Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze's ninjutsu names so bizarre?

Makoto Ito: Uh... Fourth Hokage, why are all your ninjutsu names so strange? Why is your naming sense so utterly bizarre?

Minato Namikaze: What's wrong? Is there a problem with this ninjutsu's name? I think it sounds quite nice...

Tobirama Senju: Honestly, that naming style screams Fourth Hokage.

Minato Namikaze: Does the Second Hokage also think this name is very good?

Tobirama Senju: No way, no way—you didn't actually think I was praising you, did you?

Hashirama Senju: I think the name sounds pretty good! But honestly, it's a little too long. I couldn't remember it!

Minato Namikaze: Yes, Cyclone Invincible Amplified Spiritual Perception God's One-Handed Full-Map X-Ray Super Invincible Ninjutsu!

Kushina Uzumaki: Enough, Minato, shut up! This isn't the time for you to recite ninjutsu names! I just want to see what's going on with Naruto right now?!

Just like that, Makoto Ito clicked accept and successfully obtained the Perception Ninjutsu!

Kushina Uzumaki: Alright, alright, now that you've taken the reward, hurry up and get to work!

Makoto Ito: I know, I know. What's the rush?

After successfully coaxing the two little girls back home, Makoto Ito headed toward Naruto...

The many big shots in the group were clearly also very interested in the fate of Naruto Uzumaki, the Nine-Tails' jinchuriki and the Fourth Hokage's son!

Just like that, Makoto Ito swaggered toward Naruto. He knew that Anbu ninja were definitely monitoring Naruto from nearby, but he wasn't afraid of them at all!

First, he was Naruto's classmate. Second, they were both famous Dead Lasts in class and often played together. Naruto having companions was exactly what the Third Hokage wanted to see!

Most importantly, there was a whole group of big shots backing him up. Even if he really caused some trouble or encountered danger, he refused to believe those big shots could just stand by and do nothing!

After all, if he died, they would completely lose their chance to observe the outside world!

Soon, Naruto's lonely figure appeared in everyone's view once more...

Makoto Ito didn't act rashly. Instead, he first used the Perception Ninjutsu he had just obtained to scan the area. With only a slight probe, he discovered that three Anbu ninja were secretly following Naruto.

Naturally, the big shots in the group noticed the situation as well!

Minato Namikaze: Are those Anbu ninja? It seems the Third Hokage sent them to protect Naruto's safety!

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