Might Father and Son Worth Cultivating, Clever Namikaze Minato

Before Hatake Sakumo noticed Hiruzen Sarutobi.

The way he, Namikaze Minato, and Kakashi were positioned was rather strange.

It could be described as, "Look behind you. Now look behind you again!"

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Meanwhile, Hiruzen Sarutobi was thinking—why don't you all look above your heads instead!

Hatake Sakumo's expression was both surprised and awkward.

Wait...

He actually hadn't noticed the Third was here?

This was bad. The Anbu Deputy Chief had stepped in to scare a Chunin, only to be caught by the Hokage himself!

Though Namikaze Minato was no ordinary Chunin...

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled faintly.

In Konoha, even if you didn't fight fair, you still had to respect the hierarchy...

Kakashi's sneak attack was the first level, while Namikaze Minato using a Cursed Seal to counter him was the second.

Hatake Sakumo concealing his presence was the third...

And him, the Hokage, suddenly appearing without White Fang noticing was the fourth!

"Lord Third's entrance was so cool..." Might Guy clenched his fists. "So stylish!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi leaped in front of the group and rubbed Kakashi's head as well.

The Self-Exerting Curse Binding Seal was instantly released.

Kakashi's entire body relaxed, and he hurriedly said, "Thank you, Lord Third!"

"You're probably the first Ninja Academy student to experience the power of a Cursed Seal..." Hiruzen Sarutobi teased Kakashi. "Do you think your father is impressive now?"

He said this because he recalled Sakumo's usual complaints.

White Fang, a single father raising a child, was very satisfied with Kakashi's talent, but there was one thing that troubled him greatly.

How was he supposed to show his son that he was actually very strong?

Showing it during a sparring match might crush Kakashi's enthusiasm, and being too deliberate about it would not be cool enough.

That reserved man had agonized over it so much that Kakashi had instead come to feel that his father might not be all that strong...

But after seeing Asuma and Kakashi's utterly shocked expressions when they watched Hiruzen Sarutobi fight Orochimaru, Sakumo got an idea...

Naturally, it was inconvenient for him to make such a huge commotion himself.

So Sakumo chose Minato as his stage.

Not only could he keep Kakashi from becoming too impetuous, but he could also show off his strength as a father...

Everything had been perfect, except the Hokage had seen it...

"Mm, Father is very strong!" Kakashi hid behind Sakumo, his face burning as he softly said, "So when you sparred with me, you were never serious?"

The corner of Namikaze Minato's mouth twitched slightly.

This kid really had no idea of the vastness of heaven and earth...

"Ah, I was actually very serious!" Sakumo basked in his son's admiration, his face glowing.

"If you were serious, would I not be able to block even one move..." Kakashi continued in a small voice.

Everyone present laughed kindly.

Kakashi fell silent and retreated into a withdrawn state behind his mask.

"You've already gotten started with the Cursed Seal. You've improved quickly..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said to Namikaze Minato, "Kid, stop hanging onto that Chunin title. Find some time to go to the Administrative Department and arrange a Jonin test."

How long had Kushina been teaching him Sealing Jutsu? Yet he had already reached this level...

And during the Eight-Tails incident, he had shown such insight while explaining the Iron Armor Seal...

Hiruzen Sarutobi dared to conclude that Namikaze Minato was absolutely a genius at practicing Sealing Jutsu.

"Perhaps he could try the Flying Thunder God Technique?" This forbidden technique, originating from Senju Tobirama, had already died out in Konoha.

This technique not only required an extremely high degree of mastery over Sealing Jutsu, but also demanded exceptional neural reaction speed and dynamic vision.

There was also the greatest difficulty: one's sensitivity to so-called "space."

It was something that could neither be explained clearly nor understood easily—rather mystical...

To this day, no method had been found to train it after birth.

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not know whether Namikaze Minato could do it, but given the talent he had displayed, he truly had the greatest chance.

"Lord Third, I understand..."

Namikaze Minato put on his trademark Little Sun smile. "I was thinking of taking the Jonin test in better condition, otherwise I feared I might damage Grandmaster's reputation..."

"Since you want me to take it, I'll go right away!"

"It's just that I still have some confusion regarding my training..."

Hatake Sakumo's gaze became astonished.

This kid not only possessed extraordinary combat talent, but was exceptional in every other respect as well...

Even he could not pull off that move!

"You brat, you certainly know how to talk..." Hiruzen Sarutobi scolded with a smile. "Go on, what is it?"

"Grandmaster, do you have any ninjutsu that can increase speed and strength?" Namikaze Minato asked seriously.

He needed a technique like that more than anything...

"There is."

Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a moment. There were many similar techniques, but one suitable for a genius like him...

It needed not only to excel in offense and defense, but preferably to have room for growth as well.

The best match was the Lightning Style Nintaijutsu he was currently training in...

"This technique places considerable demands on stamina and physical strength. You're suitable for it."

Hiruzen Sarutobi discreetly glanced at the sword hanging at Hatake Sakumo's waist.

Not bad. It was an Anbu-standard blade, not that famous White Fang Short Sword...

"Sakumo, give me a hand!" Brilliant lightning surged around Hiruzen Sarutobi's body as he raised his left arm.

Hatake Sakumo immediately understood and drew his blade in an instant!

The key detail was that he used the back of the blade.

The Anbu-standard sword collided with the Hokage's forearm.

Only Namikaze Minato could catch that fleeting blade shadow.

Everyone else merely felt their vision blur.

They saw the standard blade forged from fine steel snap without warning, falling to the ground with a crisp clang.

"But it requires persistent refinement, and the process is relatively grueling... You have Lightning-nature Chakra, right?" Hiruzen Sarutobi exchanged a glance with Sakumo and withdrew the lightning.

Namikaze Minato's eyes lit up. "Rest assured, Grandmaster!"

It was nothing more than hardship. He was not afraid of that...

Yellow-Hair had already made up his mind. Even if Kushina one day had the Nine-Tails sealed within her, he would still press forward without hesitation!

This technique suited him far too well!

Beside him, Might Guy gently tugged at his father's sleeve.

He also possessed Lightning-nature Chakra...

And the requirements the Hokage had mentioned...

Physical endurance and pain tolerance were precisely the only two things Might Guy believed he could offer at present!

If he learned this technique, perhaps he could enter the Ninja Academy...

A child's thoughts were simple, but Might Duy was already an adult.

Though he encouraged his son and believed in Youth himself.

He was still only a Genin, after all. He could not make a request of the Hokage in a setting like this...

Might Duy lowered his head helplessly.

Yet Hiruzen Sarutobi took in his reaction completely.

As for Might Duy, Hiruzen Sarutobi had only remembered him because of his exaggerated outfit.

But during the recent period of Morning Training...

He had often seen Might Father and Son from high places, running laps around Konoha and performing all kinds of physical training.

They had long surpassed the scope of ordinary Genin.

They simply lacked systematic guidance.

Hiruzen Sarutobi turned around and called out, "Duy, why are you standing there? Come over, come over..."

Might Duy raised his head in disbelief.

Lord Third... was calling him?

Calling a Genin like him?

And in such a friendly manner?

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