Successful Exchange for Flying Thunder God Spell

At this moment, Hyuga Shinichi stepped forward and said.

"Lord Hokage, please rest assured. Jiraiya and I have full confidence in Minato's talent. Even if Minato fails to fully master this technique, we are here to guard and guide him; we will never let him suffer any setbacks or discouragement."

Hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded slightly, signaling his approval.

He knew well that the two men before him were both capable and experienced; one was his own disciple, and the other was a young genius. With them by his side, perhaps they could truly help Namikaze Minato overcome his difficulties.

Finally, he made up his mind and said.

"Since both Shinichi and Jiraiya are so insistent, very well, come with me."

With that, Sarutobi Hiruzen slowly stood up and led the three of them out of the Hokage Office. They walked through the corridor and finally arrived before a storage room with a tightly shut door.

This storage room felt somewhat mysterious, surrounded by a solemn atmosphere. At the entrance, two burly, stern-faced Jonin stood guard.

When these two guards saw Sarutobi Hiruzen approaching with three people, they immediately bowed respectfully and said in unison.

"Lord Hokage!"

Their voices revealed both respect and awe for Sarutobi Hiruzen. Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded in acknowledgment and then spoke.

"I am bringing them here to exchange for a ninjutsu from the Scroll of Seals."

Hearing this, a memory surfaced in Hyuga Shinichi's mind: his past life, sitting in front of a computer watching Naruto, the screen showing Uzumaki Naruto stealing the Scroll of Seals.

The scene felt as vivid as if it were yesterday, stirring a sense of nostalgia within him.

Looking at the rigorous verification process between the two Jonin and Sarutobi Hiruzen, Hyuga Shinichi thought to himself, It really is strict. It seems there is more than just the Scroll of Seals inside.

Although the anime never mentioned exactly how Uzumaki Naruto succeeded in his theft, the manga provided a detailed account.

In the manga, Uzumaki Naruto went to the Hokage's home. According to the Book of Soldiers, the Hokage's residence was the village leader's mansion passed down since the time of the First Hokage, housing numerous forbidden ninjutsu scrolls and top-secret documents.

The reason Uzumaki Naruto was able to succeed was by using his unique "Sexy Technique" to "defeat" Sarutobi Hiruzen, allowing him to steal the Scroll of Seals and learn the Multi-Shadow Clone Technique.

If that Scroll of Seals were kept in the Hokage Building's storage room like it was now, under the strict guard of two Jonin, Uzumaki Naruto would likely never have been able to learn the Multi-Shadow Clone Technique.

Just as his thoughts were drifting, the two Jonin completed the identity verification and opened the heavy door behind them.

Sarutobi Hiruzen led the three of them into the storage room, arriving at a place where many scrolls were kept. The Scroll of Seals sat right in the middle of them.

However, Sarutobi Hiruzen did not reach for the Scroll of Seals directly. Instead, he picked up a scroll from a nearby cabinet, turned, and handed it to Jiraiya.

"This scroll is a detailed record of the Flying Thunder God technique developed by the Second Hokage. It includes tutorials on the Flying Thunder God formula and some of the Second Hokage's own insights into its development. Consider it a small gift from me to my grand-disciple."

Jiraiya took the scroll from Sarutobi Hiruzen, handed it to Namikaze Minato, and said with a smile.

"Minato, aren't you going to thank Lord Hokage?"

Namikaze Minato carefully took the scroll and thanked Sarutobi Hiruzen with great joy.

"Thank you, Lord Hokage!"

"Hahaha, no need to thank me, good child. However, learning the Flying Thunder God technique is not simple; it requires even more effort and time."

"I will work hard to master the Flying Thunder God technique and become a ninja like the Second Hokage, using the Flying Thunder God to protect Konoha and everything I hold dear!"

"Good! Then I wish you success in mastering the Flying Thunder God technique. If you encounter any difficulties, feel free to come to me."

Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled and patted Namikaze Minato on the shoulder.

After leaving the storage room, Sarutobi Hiruzen led the three of them back to the Hokage Office.

He rummaged through the scrolls on the cabinet and took out the one recording the contribution points of Jiraiya and Hyuga Shinichi. As the scroll unfurled, the dense text and numbers seemed to tell the story of countless efforts and sacrifices made in the past.

Sarutobi Hiruzen focused on the scroll, his fingers lightly touching the paper as he carefully verified the contribution points to be deducted for the exchange of the Flying Thunder God technique.

Each entry was a testament to the achievements of these two great ninjas. Once confirmed, he did not hesitate to use his brush to cross out the corresponding values.

After all the procedures were completed, Sarutobi Hiruzen stood up and clapped his hands, signaling that he had other important work to attend to.

Thus, Jiraiya, Hyuga Shinichi, and Namikaze Minato bid farewell to Sarutobi Hiruzen, thanking him for his help and support.

Walking down the quiet corridor, Jiraiya turned to look at Hyuga Shinichi beside him and said with a hint of apology.

"Oh! That's right! Shinichi, for the coming days, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you to teach Minato. I won't be able to accompany you in your training for a while because I received an urgent mission yesterday and need to leave the village for about a month."

Hyuga Shinichi nodded slightly, signaling his understanding.

"Don't worry, Minato will be fine with me; I don't need you anyway."

Hyuga Shinichi was full of confidence in teaching the talented Namikaze Minato, believing he could help Minato master the Flying Thunder God technique ahead of schedule.

"You brat! What do you mean you don't need me! When I return from this mission, I'm going to take leave and properly teach Minato how to train!"

Hearing this, Hyuga Shinichi laughed and retorted to Jiraiya.

"Yo, Jiraiya, are you even capable? Better leave it to a professional like me!"

The two began to tease each other back and forth, the atmosphere light and pleasant.

Finally, Hyuga Shinichi stopped laughing and said seriously.

"Jiraiya, stay safe on this mission."

Jiraiya was stunned for a moment, but then he flashed his signature grin in response.

"Hahahaha, don't worry, kid! I am the famous Jiraiya! Who could possibly put me in danger? Hahahaha!"

"Tch, I'm just worried you'll embarrass Konoha."

The two began teasing each other again, and the three soon walked out of the Hokage Building.

Hyuga Shinichi led Namikaze Minato toward the waterfall, their usual training spot, where they were about to begin a brand-new chapter of ninjutsu study.

Meanwhile, Jiraiya turned back toward his home to organize his gear and supplies, waiting for nightfall to depart the village for his mission.