The Art of the Flying Thunder God

"Good, very good. In you, I see the possibility of transcending the limits of the Hyuga Clan."

After concluding the test, Senju Tobirama first used the Transformation Technique to conjure a new short-sleeved outfit before offering his assessment of Hyuga Hoshishaku.

"At only six years old, you already possess taijutsu skills at the level of a chunin, as well as sealing jutsu proficiency with the power of a chunin. Truly excellent."

As his words of praise spread, the few people watching the battle gradually approached.

Their expressions were varied.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked thoroughly unconvinced, his face quite punchable.

Shimura Danzō and Mitokado Homura wore expressions of solemnity.

Utatane Koharu made no effort to hide her look of admiration and adoration for Hyuga Hoshishaku.

Kagami Uchiha wore a look of deep contemplation and inquiry.

As for Torifu Akimichi, one look was enough to tell he was daydreaming.

If one had to guess, the drool at the corner of his mouth was surely because he was thinking about delicious food.

Once the practical test ended, Senju Tobirama had Sarutobi Hiruzen and the other three introduce themselves to the new disciples before sending them off to train on their own.

As for the three newly accepted disciples, he began to provide individual guidance.

Kagami Uchiha and Torifu Akimichi were both assigned training methods to refine their chakra precision, such as walking on water and climbing trees.

Hoshishaku, however, was taken to the Senju Clan compound.

On the way, Senju Tobirama said to Hoshishaku:

"I don't need to teach you taijutsu, nor do I know the taijutsu of the Hyuga Clan."

"It seems you have no need for chakra nature transformation or precise chakra control, either."

As he spoke, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly:

"Considering your talent for space-time ninjutsu, I intend to teach you an S-rank jutsu first—the Flying Thunder God."

Hoshishaku looked at him in surprise upon hearing this, seemingly not expecting this impromptu master of his to teach him such a powerful technique right off the bat.

Is there no need to test his character?

Is there no need for an exchange of interests?

He was met with a sharp flick to the forehead from Senju Tobirama.

"Hmph, what kind of look is that, kid?"

"You should know that thirty percent of the village's ninjutsu library was contributed by me; I have never been a stingy man."

Having said that, he added:

"Besides, I believe the next heir to the Hyuga Clan will not be some naturally evil brat."

Hyuga Hoshishaku clutched his forehead in pain, but nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

Senju Tobirama was indeed a master of ninjutsu development.

However, he had some questions about going to the Senju compound to learn the Flying Thunder God.

So, he asked directly:

"Must I go to the Senju compound to learn the Flying Thunder God?"

Senju Tobirama nodded:

"You must go to the Senju compound, because the prerequisite for this space-time ninjutsu is sealing jutsu."

"I am very busy lately, so I intend to find someone more suitable than myself to teach you sealing jutsu."

Learn sealing jutsu from someone else?

Hyuga Hoshishaku immediately understood who Master Tobirama was planning to take him to see.

In the Senju compound, who else would know sealing jutsu?

That would, of course, be the princess of the Land of Whirlpools, the wife of Senju Hashirama, and the person currently most skilled in sealing jutsu in Konoha—Uzumaki Mito.

And at this point in time, Uzumaki Mito should be around thirty-six years old, right?

Thinking that he could earn someone's trust immediately upon becoming a disciple and be taken directly to their compound to learn, Hyuga Hoshishaku felt a great warmth in his heart.

He was also very much looking forward to learning sealing jutsu from Uzumaki Mito.

The Senju compound was very close to the Hyuga compound.

However, the Senju compound did not occupy a large area.

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He had previously heard from Yun Fei that most members of the Senju Clan had abandoned the Senju surname after joining Konoha, integrating into every aspect of the village.

Therefore, only the core members of the Senju Clan currently resided in the Senju compound.

Hoshishaku followed Senju Tobirama straight to a wooden building.

Before even entering the house, he saw a red-haired woman pushing a red-haired young boy in a wheelchair coming from the other side.

"Sister-in-law."

Senju Tobirama greeted her and led Xingzhuo toward them.

Xingzhuo had no intention of pretending not to know who she was, so upon approaching, he bowed and greeted her: "Greetings, Lady Uzumaki Mito."

After speaking, he cast his gaze toward the red-haired boy sitting in the wheelchair.

With the same red hair as Uzumaki Mito and appearing to be around six or seven years old, roughly his own age, he wondered who this person could be.

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

But surely they shouldn't be this young?

It was currently Konoha Year 6, and Tsunade would be born in Konoha Year 13, meaning Tsunade's father should be at least 11 years old by now.

These thoughts flashed rapidly through his mind.

At this moment, Uzumaki Mito also smiled and returned the greeting.

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

After responding to Xingzhuo, she asked Tobirama curiously: "I knew it was your Shadow Clone Technique from a distance away; is there something you need by coming here now?"

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

His tone softened slightly as he said:

"I have taken on a new disciple with high talent for space-time ninjutsu, and I intend to teach him the Flying Thunder God."

"However, the prerequisite for learning the Flying Thunder God is mastering a vast amount of basic sealing techniques."

"You know how it is, sister-in-law; I haven't had a moment's rest since the village was founded. Plus, Yuto doesn't have any playmates his own age, so I brought him along."

Uzumaki Mito watched the two children staring wide-eyed at each other, and upon hearing this, her eyes suddenly lit up: "Oh, is that so? That's wonderful; I can teach him sealing techniques."

Senju Tobirama seemed to heave a sigh of relief.

Facing a disciple from the Hyuga Clan with special abilities, he truly hadn't known what would be best to teach him.

Seeing his sister-in-law agree, he replied: "Then I leave it to you."

He then earnestly instructed Xingzhuo: "Since you were able to recognize my sister-in-law Uzumaki Mito at a glance, you surely know you must behave yourself, right?"

Xingzhuo nodded quickly, "Of course, I will behave and study hard."

Senju Tobirama nodded in satisfaction, turned to ruffle the red-haired boy's hair, and then, with a "poof," transformed into a cloud of smoke, dispelling his Shadow Clone Technique.

Once Xingzhuo saw his master depart, he looked at Uzumaki Mito with a sense of awe.

The reason was simple: he had just taken a moment to use the system's inspection feature.

[Name: Uzumaki Mito]
[Vitality: 800]
[Mental Energy: 700]
[Chakra: 650,000 (Chakra stored in Yin Seal: Unknown)]
[Jutsu: Sealing Techniques (Full Mastery)]
[Special Abilities: Uzumaki Mind's Eye, Uzumaki Bloodline]

At this point in time, Uzumaki Mito had not yet sealed the Nine-Tails within her body.

Yet, her chakra level of 650,000 was more than four times that of Senju Tobirama!

It was absolutely terrifying!

While chakra cannot directly prove the strength of an individual's combat prowess.

There is a saying that quantitative change leads to qualitative change.

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

Too impressive!

Thinking this, he became even more curious about the red-haired boy in the wheelchair.

The timeline didn't match up, and he had never heard of a character named Senju Yuto in the original story.

Let me see who you are.

With that thought, he used the system's inspection feature on the red-haired boy.