Hokage Version of Jujutsu Kaisen, From Now On The Sky Is High and Birds Can Fly Freely

"Teacher Orochimaru, this is..."

Seeing this familiar sight, Gojo Yoru's gaze held some confusion.

Could it be Ninjutsu Scrolls?

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"Take a look for yourself and you'll know." Orochimaru played coy, handing the scroll to Gojo Yoru before turning to dispose of Tokiya's corpse.

Since he'd promised to keep Gojo Yoru's secret, Orochimaru couldn't leave behind Tokiya's brain tissue—who knew if Amegakure had some kind of mind-reading technique.

Looking at the gruesome remains on the ground, blood already washed away by the rain, Orochimaru couldn't help but click his tongue softly.

The infamous Phantom Rain, one of Hanzo of the Salamander's most capable subordinates, had died just like that.

Despite being so cautious, he'd been reduced to a pile of flesh in an instant. Even piecing his face back together, one could still see the stunned expression frozen on it.

The power of Space-Time was truly unbelievable!

Fortunately, he was Gojo Yoru's teacher, and during their first encounter, Gojo Yoru hadn't used that offensive type of Space-Time Ninjutsu.

Otherwise, Orochimaru felt he wouldn't have fared much better.

Unless he knew in advance that Gojo Yoru possessed Space-Time abilities, even the Five Kage would end up just like Tokiya if hit by that move of his.

"I wonder if the Third Raikage's Strongest Shield could block Yoru's slash? They say Kumogakure's Heavenly Transfer Technique, like the Flying Thunder God Technique, is an ultra-long-range instantaneous movement. I wonder if it also involves Space-Time?" Orochimaru mused inwardly. "But besides the Strongest Shield and Strongest Spear, the Third Raikage also has unparalleled Lightning Speed, earning a reputation for short-distance movement rivaling the Flying Thunder God Technique."

"Aside from the Third Raikage, there's also the Third Tsuchikage Scales Ōnoki. Not to mention the power of Kekkei Tōta Release, just the ability to fly alone is troublesome enough."

"Barring any surprises, these two will be Yoru's greatest future enemies. Speed and flight—I'll need to thoroughly research the records back home and revise my training plan for Yoru."

At this moment, Gojo Yoru had no idea that Orochimaru had already chosen his future nemeses and overturned the original training plan.

Filled with anticipation, Gojo Yoru opened the scroll Orochimaru had gifted him.

When he saw the contents, his eyes trembled, and he quickly rolled the scroll back up, afraid the rain might damage what was inside.

But on the surface, the corners of Gojo Yoru's mouth couldn't stop curling upward, nearly turning him into a crooked-mouthed war god.

Orochimaru, who had packed up all of Tokiya's corpse fragments using a Storage Scroll, watched Gojo Yoru's ecstatic expression and couldn't help but smile. "So, satisfied with this reward?"

"This is absolutely the best gift I've ever received, Teacher Orochimaru!" Gojo Yoru's body trembled with excitement as he spoke eagerly. "My biggest weakness right now is stamina. The reason I didn't dare expose this ability was fear of being targeted. But now, as long as I master the Flying Thunder God Technique, even if my stamina is poor and people discover I have Space-Time abilities, I won't have to worry about being countered."

Gojo Yoru never imagined that the scroll Orochimaru had given him would be the Flying Thunder God Technique he'd dreamed of!

This was an incredible, earth-shattering surprise!

Having awakened a Space-Time ability far above ordinary ninja, why did Gojo Yoru have to be so cautious? Wasn't that frustrating?

Frustrating? Extremely frustrating!

If Gojo Yoru weren't a transmigrator but a native of this world, or if he were a transmigrator who hadn't watched Naruto, he'd be even more arrogant than the Uchiha Clan, looking down on everyone like trash.

But unfortunately, Gojo Yoru knew too much, so he had to be cautious—otherwise, he'd die.

What made him wary was never Sarutobi Hiruzen or Shimura Danzō.

What made him wary was the aging Uchiha Madara.

What made him wary was Kaguya Otsutsuki's third son.

What made him wary was the Ōtsutsuki Clan on the moon.

What made him wary was Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, parasitizing inside Jigen.

Gojo Yoru wouldn't gamble that they'd ignore his Space-Time Bloodline for the sake of their grand plans and let him keep growing.

Gojo Yoru only prepared for the worst, like protagonists in fantasy and xianxia novels who carry rare treasures.

His Space-Time Chakra was too scarce. Even against Tokiya, he'd worried about not being able to escape the man's pursuit because of that shortage.

So Gojo Yoru could only endure, enduring constantly, more patiently than a Ninja Turtle.

The method he used to kill Tokiya was a dirty trick!

There was no choice—his poor stamina meant he couldn't escape.

Brief invincibility was useless if he couldn't run; the ways to counter him were simply too numerous.

Thus, Gojo Yoru desperately craved the Flying Thunder God Technique!

He'd even prepared to confess everything to Orochimaru, hoping to use his teacher's help to obtain the technique from Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Once Gojo Yoru learned the Flying Thunder God Technique and gained ultra-long-range teleportation, he'd fear nothing.

Even if he never developed other Space-Time abilities, with Phasing, Dimensional Slash, and the Flying Thunder God Technique, Gojo Yoru would be the most unstoppable existence in the ninja world.

He could beat anyone, and if he couldn't, he'd run!

From then on, he wouldn't have to fear anyone—instead, others would have to fear him.

The ninja world would become a Naruto version of Jujutsu Kaisen, where dealing with Gojo Yoru would be its biggest headache, unless they resurrected the ancient strongest.

So it was no wonder Gojo Yoru's body trembled with excitement.

With this move, Orochimaru had essentially removed the last stone weighing on Gojo Yoru, completely smoothing out a path that was already flat, hiding only a few hidden thorns.

In that moment, Gojo Yoru's goodwill toward Orochimaru surged tremendously.

This teacher was really worth every bit of worship!

Naturally, Orochimaru had no idea how important the Flying Thunder God Technique was to Gojo Yoru.

Seeing Gojo Yoru's immense satisfaction with the Flying Thunder God Technique, he smiled and said, "As long as you're happy. With your Kekkei Genkai, the Flying Thunder God Technique is definitely the most suitable jutsu for you. Before your bloodline fully matures, you can first master the Flying Thunder God Technique, then pair it with the Rasengan and Chakra Blade."

"Thank you, Teacher Orochimaru." Gojo Yoru said to Orochimaru from the bottom of his heart, bowing once more.

Orochimaru patted Gojo Yoru on the shoulder, his eyes full of expectation. "Work hard to grow stronger, Yoru. You are Konoha's—no—you are the future of the shinobi world!"

"I won't let you down, Teacher Orochimaru."

At this moment, Gojo Yoru radiated confidence as if he were glowing, illuminating the overcast, rain-drenched day.

This mission had been an overwhelming success for Gojo Yoru.

Not only had he obtained the Summoning Scroll for Ryūchi Cave, but also the scroll for the Flying Thunder God Technique, along with the Yin Seal he had already acquired...

After awakening the Space-Time Bloodline, the three things he had wanted most all these years were finally all in his hands.

From now on... the sky was the limit!