Flying Thunder God Technique

"Good, very good. In you, I see the potential to surpass the limits of the Hyuga Clan."

After the test was over, Senju Tobirama used the Transformation Technique to change into a new short-sleeved shirt before offering his assessment of Hyuga Hoshishaku.

"At only six years old, you already have the Taijutsu skills of a Chunin, as well as the Sealing Technique skills to use jutsu with Chunin-level power. Very impressive."

As his praise rang out, the few people who had been watching approached one after another.

Their expressions varied.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked thoroughly unconvinced. He seemed like he was begging for a beating.

Shimura Danzō and Mitokado Homura looked serious.

Utatane Koharu made no attempt to hide her fondness and admiration for Hyuga Hoshishaku.

Kagami Uchiha wore a thoughtful, curious expression.

As for Torifu Akimichi, he clearly had his mind elsewhere.

If Hoshishaku had to guess, the drool at the corner of his mouth was definitely from thinking about delicious food.

After the practical test, Senju Tobirama had Sarutobi Hiruzen and the other three briefly introduce themselves to the new disciples, then sent them off to train on their own.

He began giving his three new disciples individual instruction.

Kagami Uchiha and Torifu Akimichi were assigned exercises like Water Walking and tree climbing to improve their chakra control.

As for Hoshishaku, he was taken to the Senju Clan Grounds.

On the way, Senju Tobirama said to Hoshishaku,

"I don't need to teach you Taijutsu, and I don't know the Hyuga Clan's Taijutsu.

"You don't seem to need instruction in Chakra Nature Transformation or precise chakra control, either."

As he spoke, the corner of his mouth curled up slightly.

"Considering your Space-Time Talent, I've decided to teach you an S-rank jutsu first—the Flying Thunder God Technique."

Hoshishaku looked at him in surprise. He hadn't expected his new master to teach him such a powerful jutsu right off the bat.

Wasn't he going to assess his character first?

Wouldn't they need to negotiate some kind of exchange of favors?

Instead, Senju Tobirama gave him a flick on the forehead.

"Hmph. What's with that look, kid?"

"You should know that I contributed thirty percent of the jutsu in the village's library. I've never been stingy."

Then he added,

"Besides, I believe the next heir to the Hyuga Clan won't be an inherently evil brat."

Hyuga Hoshishaku clutched his aching forehead, but still nodded in agreement.

Senju Tobirama really was a master of jutsu development.

He did, however, have a question about going to the Senju Clan Grounds to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique.

So he asked directly,

"Do I have to go to the Senju Clan Grounds to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique?"

Senju Tobirama nodded.

"You do. The prerequisite for this Space-Time Ninjutsu is Sealing Technique."

"I've been very busy lately, so I'm going to find someone more suited than me to teach you Sealing Technique."

Learn Sealing Technique from someone else?

Hyuga Hoshishaku immediately understood who Teacher Tobirama planned to take him to see.

Who else at the Senju Clan Grounds knew Sealing Technique?

Naturally, it was the princess of the Land of Whirlpools, Senju Hashirama's wife, and the person most skilled in Sealing Technique in Konoha—the current Uzumaki Mito.

At this point in time, Uzumaki Mito should be around thirty-six, right?

The thought that he'd earned her trust right after becoming a disciple, and could go straight to the clan grounds to study, filled Hyuga Hoshishaku with warmth.

He was also looking forward to learning Sealing Technique from Uzumaki Mito.

The Senju Clan Grounds were very close to the Hyuga Clan Grounds.

However, the Senju Clan Grounds didn't cover much land.

He had heard Yun Fei say that most members of the Senju Clan had abandoned the Senju surname after joining Konoha, integrating themselves into all aspects of the village.

So, only the core members of the Senju Clan lived at the clan grounds now.

Hoshishaku followed Senju Tobirama straight to a wooden building.

Before they even entered, a red-haired woman came from the other side, pushing a red-haired little boy in a wheelchair.

"Sister-in-law."

Senju Tobirama greeted her and led Hoshishaku over.

Hoshishaku didn't pretend he didn't know her. Once he was close, he bowed and greeted her. "It's an honor to meet you, Lady Uzumaki Mito."

After speaking, he turned his attention to the red-haired little boy in the wheelchair.

He had red hair just like Uzumaki Mito, and looked about the same age as Hoshishaku—six or seven. So who was he?

According to the original story, Uzumaki Mito and Senju Hashirama did have two sons.

But their sons shouldn't be this young, should they?

It was the sixth year of Konoha. Tsunade would be born in the thirteenth year, so her father had to be at least eleven now.

These thoughts flashed through his mind.

Uzumaki Mito smiled and greeted him.

"Hello, little one. There's no need to be so formal."

After responding to Hoshishaku, she looked curiously at Tobirama. "I sensed your Shadow Clone coming from a long way off. What brings you here?"

Senju Tobirama glanced at the red-haired boy in the wheelchair, then at Hoshishaku, who was staring at the boy curiously.

His voice softened slightly.

"I've taken on a new disciple with a strong Space-Time Talent, and I intend to teach him the Flying Thunder God Technique."

"But to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique, he'll first need to master a large number of basic Sealing Techniques."

"You know how I haven't had a moment's rest since founding the village. And Yuto doesn't have any playmates his age, so I brought him along."

Uzumaki Mito looked from one wide-eyed child to the other. Her eyes suddenly lit up. "Oh, is that so? Wonderful. I can teach him Sealing Technique."

Senju Tobirama seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

When it came to teaching a disciple from the Hyuga Clan with special abilities, he truly hadn't known what to teach him.

After his sister-in-law agreed, he replied, "I'll leave him in your hands."

Then he gave Hoshishaku a serious reminder. "Since you recognized my sister-in-law, Uzumaki Mito, at a glance, you know you should listen to her, right?"

Hoshishaku hurriedly nodded. "Of course. I'll listen and study hard."

Senju Tobirama nodded in satisfaction, then turned and ruffled the red-haired boy's hair. With a "pop," he turned into a cloud of smoke and dispelled his Shadow Clone.

After his master left, Hoshishaku looked at Uzumaki Mito with awe.

There was only one reason: he'd just taken a moment to use System Inspection.

[Name: Uzumaki Mito]

[Life Force: 800]

[Spirit: 700]

[Chakra: 650,000 (Chakra stored in the Yin Seal: Unknown)]

[Jutsu: Sealing Technique (Fully Mastered)]

[Special Abilities: Uzumaki Mind's Eye, Uzumaki Bloodline]

Uzumaki Mito hadn't sealed the Nine-Tails inside herself yet.

But her 650,000 chakra was more than four times Senju Tobirama's!

That was terrifying!

Although chakra couldn't directly prove how strong someone was, there was a saying that quantitative change led to qualitative change.

Besides, as the Hokage's wife, how could she keep the God of Shinobi in line if she didn't have a few tricks up her sleeve?

Amazing!

As he thought this, he grew even more curious about the red-haired boy in the wheelchair.

The timing didn't seem right, and he didn't remember anyone called Senju Yuto in the original story.

Let's see who you are.

Thinking this, he used System Inspection on the red-haired boy.