"Li, there's no need to call me senior. Just call me Minato." Minato Namikaze wore a gentle smile. If Li had not already seen through everything, he might truly have mistaken the man who had nearly gotten him killed for a kind older brother. "There are a few things I'd like to discuss with you."
"Go ahead." The corners of Li's lips lifted slightly, making him look quite humble.
"About that technique you mentioned in your report on Chidori... Hmm, I think—yes, it was called the Rasengan, right? I'd like to develop it. What do you think?" Minato spoke very politely. The reason he had not approached Li before but was only doing so now was probably that he had expected the previous mission to get Li killed. Then, he would have been able to make use of the Rasengan information Li had mentioned in his report without issue. But since Li had survived, the technique still belonged to him. If Minato simply used it directly, it would not look good in the eyes of others. That was why he had come to Li now—to silence everyone else.
Li nodded lightly. "Your chakra affinities are very well-rounded. You should be able to master this technique proficiently..." Li knew clearly that Minato Namikaze possessed nearly every chakra affinity, with Fire Release being the only one he was not particularly skilled in. But Li quickly changed the subject. "Still, I can't make the decision for you on my own. In any case, I'll have to ask the elders of my clan first."
Minato hurriedly nodded, putting on an understanding expression. "I understand. Please let me know if you receive any news. Of course, I'll also ask the Third Elder to make an exception."
Upon hearing that, Li's mouth twitched. It seemed Minato