"Make good, flexible use of your Chakra. Hashirama Senju should be your model. No matter how powerful his Wood Release was, without that unparalleled amount of Chakra, he would have found it difficult to achieve what he did. You don't have to fixate on S-rank ninjutsu. What suits you is best."
Although Kisame Hoshigaki was steady and composed, he needed to break his habit of fixating on S-rank ninjutsu.
Under certain conditions, S-rank ninjutsu came with many restrictions. As always, what suited you was best.
"The Sarutobi clan is famous for producing masters of ninjutsu, especially the Third Hokage, who is proficient in all kinds of ninjutsu of varying ranks. This is a good opportunity for you."
"But the Third Hokage, he..."
Kisame Hoshigaki hesitated. If Ronglin were teaching him, he would rather cultivate under Ronglin than the Third Hokage.
Besides, even if the Third Hokage had retired, there was no guarantee he would give Kisame Hoshigaki the time of day. Kisame Hoshigaki was an outsider who had joined Konoha halfway through. Would the Third Hokage really teach him?
Ronglin smiled and shook his head, offering him some guidance.
"Don't hesitate. Once you've made your choice, go for it. The Third Hokage will teach you. Although I'm stronger than him, when it comes to understanding and cultivating ninjutsu, I can't compare to him at all. Aside from Orochimaru, I can say for certain that the Third Hokage is the most suitable person."
"Yes, my lord. Once we return to the village, I will personally seek instruction from the Third Hokage."
Kisame Hoshigaki answered respectfully. Ronglin's words put his mind at ease; it was like Ronglin had given him a reassuring pill.
Otherwise, why would someone teach a person who had joined Konoha halfway through?
Wouldn't it be better to spend