Whoosh!
Minato formed Hand Seals with both hands. After using the Body Flicker Technique to move to another spot, he swiftly drew a Kunai and hurled it forward!
Whoosh!
The sharp Kunai sliced through the air and pinned a bird, which had been lazily flying overhead, firmly to a tree trunk!
For a moment, the bird seemed stunned, like a dazed chicken, frightened by the sudden turn of events. But it wasn't badly hurt. The Kunai had only pierced its wing without injuring it.
When it came to its senses, it immediately flapped its wings with all its might. After shedding a good number of feathers, it finally flew away in a panic, deep into the forest.
At the sight, a brilliant smile spread across Minato's young face. He turned and called to Jiraiya, who stood some distance away.
"Teacher Jiraiya, I don't feel like my movements are getting interrupted at all after I use the Body Flicker Technique."
After seeing Minato's performance, Jiraiya's expression grew rather serious. He walked over to Minato and said earnestly,
"Minato, it seems you have a truly astonishing talent for this."
He rubbed his chin and thought for a while before murmuring,
"If that's the case, perhaps... you'll be able to make good use of the Flying Thunder God Technique left behind by the Second Hokage..."
Jiraiya spoke very quietly, and Minato couldn't make out what he'd said. He looked up at him in confusion and asked,
"What is it, Teacher Jiraiya?"
Jiraiya grinned and replied softly,
"It's nothing, Minato. Since you have such a gift, you should devote more effort to the Body Flicker Technique. It'll help you grow into a very capable shinobi."
Hearing Jiraiya's words, Minato's young face grew resolute as he nodded and said,
"I will, Teacher Jiraiya!"
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