Jiraiya and Kushina (Seeking Collection and Follow-up Reads)

Whether it is Water Formation Wall, Water Colliding Wave, or Water Dragon Bullet, these three Water Release ninjutsu can all utilize the terrain to one's advantage.

That is to say, in places with water, one can greatly conserve chakra when casting them.

However, the Water Severing Wave technique is different; there is no way to utilize the terrain.

Condensing a high-lethality water jet—just thinking about it makes it clear how chakra-intensive it is.

Shita Genichi is very self-aware; with his current amount of chakra, he estimates he would be drained dry after using it.

Now that I can say I am not lacking in ninjutsu, chakra has instead become the key factor limiting my growth.

Shita Genichi put away the scroll and walked toward home, his brows tightly furrowed.

Seeking an increase in one's chakra limit is far more difficult than seeking ninjutsu resources.

Thinking along the way, by the time he returned home, Shita Genichi had identified three paths.

First, becoming a Tailed Beast jinchuriki!

Whether it is the Three-Tails or the Nine-Tails, there is a certain chance.

But the prerequisite is being able to withstand the backlash of becoming a jinchuriki.

Not just anyone can become a jinchuriki.

Especially for Shita Genichi himself; the Nine-Tails is out of the question for now.

If he were to plot for the Three-Tails, he would first have to master Sealing Jutsu.

Second, Orochimaru.

Human experimentation, cell transplantation, such as Hashirama Cells.

But it is extremely dangerous.

However, having a future that can be overdrawn means, in disguise, he possesses many opportunities for trial and error.

Third, Tsunade.

That is, the Yin Seal.

But currently, Shita Genichi cannot determine if a male can also practice the Yin Seal.

Secondly, Shita Genichi feels that obtaining the Yin Seal from Tsunade would also be very difficult.

Effort, I still need to put in more effort!

Shita Genichi pondered to himself: I must maintain close contact with Big Brother Namikaze Minato.

I am afraid I will have to find a way to learn Sealing Jutsu from him.

Namikaze Minato's Sealing Jutsu basically comes from Uzumaki Kushina, because they are a couple, after all.

Shita Genichi knows that with his current level of friendship, it is far from enough to learn Sealing Jutsu.

It still comes down to benefits!

Should he develop the Wind Style: Rasenshuriken?

Shita Genichi has a headache.

With his chakra, this technique... Shita Genichi shook his head secretly: The Wind Style: Rasenshuriken is a no-go. Let's take a step back: Wind Style: Rasengan, or Water Release: Rasengan.

I don't know Fire Release right now, so I can start with Water Release: Rasengan.

Moreover, the concept of the Wind Style: Rasenshuriken can also be brought out for trade.

The application range of the Rasengan is too broad; anything can be packed into it.

Wind Style: Rasengan, Lightning Release: Rasengan, Fire Release: Rasengan, Water Release: Rasengan—Shita Genichi feels none of these are a problem.

This is in preparation for learning Sealing Jutsu.

As for Orochimaru's side.

What method should I use?

Shita Genichi pondered, feeling that he cannot be too passive.

Even if he has the ability to overdraw the future to test for errors, he cannot completely entrust his life and hope to Orochimaru.

I must also possess the ability to conduct research myself.

Shita Genichi felt an even greater headache thinking about this.

Because this requires far too much knowledge.

One step at a time. First, master some basic knowledge regarding medicine and the human body; this can be started with Shizune.

Shita Genichi refined his follow-up plan: In the future, I must form a cooperative relationship with Orochimaru and obtain some knowledge from him through the exchange of intelligence.

As he thought, the plan gradually perfected itself in his mind.

Days passed one by one, and soon the winter break arrived, and Konoha Year 41 also came to an end.

However, Shita Genichi remained busy.

Aside from helping out at the Dango Shop at home, he spent most of his time studying.

Whether it was medical knowledge or human anatomy, he learned some from Shizune and the rest from books.

There was also the Draw-Sword Strike, which he practiced without fail every day.

Water Release: Rasengan, along with two newly acquired Water Release ninjutsu.

Naturally, Shita Genichi could not help but bother Namikaze Minato, taking his notes on the analysis of those two Water Release ninjutsu to ask for guidance.

Unfortunately, Jiraiya had been away and had not yet returned.

Amidst the busyness, sparring matches with Might Guy and Kakashi became the seasoning in his otherwise monotonous training.

Winter passed and spring arrived.

On this day, Shita Genichi brought his training notes to Namikaze Minato's home.

Of course, he also brought his own Five-Color Dango.

However, after he knocked, the person who opened the Space Gate left Shita Genichi stunned.

Uzumaki Kushina!

This was the first time Shita Genichi had ever seen her.

"Genichi, right? Come on in!"

Uzumaki Kushina was very enthusiastic, appearing very much like the lady of the house.

"That... yes!"

Shita Genichi followed her inside and then saw Namikaze Minato.

"Genichi, this is Kushina."

Namikaze Minato introduced her with a smile.

Shita Genichi immediately bowed: "Senior Kushina!"

Uzumaki Kushina waved her hand: "No need to be so formal, just call me Sister Kushina."

Shita Genichi immediately changed his address, calling out "Sister Kushina."

The three of them sat down in the living room, eating dango while they talked.

After flipping through the notes Shita Genichi had brought, Namikaze Minato sighed with emotion: "Genichi, your understanding of these few Water Release ninjutsu has already surpassed mine."

Shita Genichi laughed: "That is only because you haven't put effort into Water Release, Brother Minato."

Indeed, Namikaze Minato's focus was currently entirely on Sealing Jutsu.

The Water Release he had mastered so far was already sufficient for his needs, and there was truly no reason to waste time on it.

Most importantly, the water attribute was not something he was born with, but rather a nature transformation he had cultivated later; it was a type he was not naturally gifted in.

"Brother Minato, have you had any breakthroughs regarding adding nature transformation to the Rasengan as you mentioned before?"

Shita Genichi asked.

Namikaze Minato shook his head: "Not yet, I have been researching Sealing Jutsu lately."

Sealing Jutsu!

Shita Genichi's eyes lit up, and just as he was about to speak, a knock sounded at the door.

Uzumaki Kushina got up to open it, and a voice drifted in: "Kushina, have you already moved in here?"

Her face flushed slightly, and Uzumaki Kushina hurriedly changed the subject: "Master Jiraiya, you've finally returned. Minato has been waiting for you for a long time."

Jiraiya strolled into the living room and asked with a smile: "Minato, have you encountered difficulties in developing your technique?"

Only after asking did he notice the little brat off to the side: "Eh? Who is this kid..."

Shita Genichi had already stood up: "Lord Jiraiya, I am Shita Genichi."

Namikaze Minato added: "Genichi is a genius student from the Ninja Academy."

Jiraiya smiled upon hearing this: "A genius student? How does he compare to you back in the day?"

Namikaze Minato said: "Genichi is much more impressive than I was. At five years old, he independently created an A-rank ninjutsu that requires no hand seals—the very technique I told you about wanting to develop."

Jiraiya froze, his mind feeling a bit muddled.

Developing an A-rank ninjutsu without hand seals at five years old... that was indeed quite genius.

But what followed... what did that mean?

Namikaze Minato raised his hand and performed the Rasengan: "It is this technique; Genichi named it the Rasengan."

Jiraiya widened his eyes, looking at the Rasengan and then at Shita Genichi, muttering to himself: "He doesn't even look that handsome."

Soon, with Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Kushina taking turns explaining, Jiraiya understood the ins and outs of the situation.

But as for taking on a student...

Jiraiya had no such intention: "Water Release, is it?"

"That is not something I am proficient in!"

In truth, aside from Lightning Release nature transformation, he had mastered everything else.

However, saying he was not proficient in Water Release could indeed be considered the truth.

After all, compared to Fire Release, Water Release was certainly not his strong suit.

Shita Genichi felt a slight sense of disappointment, though he was not entirely unprepared for it.

Suddenly, Jiraiya chuckled, "Although I cannot take you as my disciple, if you wish to learn, I can teach you other ninjutsu."

He had seen the Rasengan and felt that this technique was quite suitable for him.

Shita Genichi's heart stirred at these words, and he quickly asked, "Um, Lord Jiraiya, may I learn Sealing Jutsu from you?"

Sealing Jutsu?

Jiraiya, Namikaze Minato, and Uzumaki Kushina were all somewhat surprised.