Whether you can grasp the "future" depends on you, Sakura

"Brother Qingshui!"

Sasuke, hands shoved deep into his pockets, could no longer maintain his cold, aloof expression.

He immediately petitioned Qingshui, "I've already mastered the C-rank Lightning Style ninjutsu you gave me last time."

As he spoke, Sasuke extended his index finger, a faint arc of electricity flickering at its tip.

C-rank Ninjutsu: Lightning Finger.

"Not bad."

Qingshui nodded.

These were little tricks he had created himself; the current wasn't particularly strong.

They were perfect for sensing electrical currents and served as excellent introductory material for releasing Lightning Style with chakra.

"C... C-rank!"

Naruto's eyes widened in utter disbelief.

He struggled even to release E-rank ninjutsu, yet Sasuke was already capable of a C-rank technique!

Then, Naruto looked closely at Qingshui and realized he was the Fifth Hokage, currently the most prominent figure in the village.

"Hmph, it's only because he has the Hokage's help," Naruto muttered, pouting with a look of defiance.

If he had such a good teacher, he could do it too.

"Dobe, watch your tone."

The arc of electricity on Sasuke's fingertip surged violently, startling Naruto into taking a step back.

Sasuke is truly impressive, Sakura thought to herself.

She then began to secretly size up the so-called Fifth Hokage, Uchiha Shimizu.

Tall, handsome, and refined.

That was the impression Sakura formed in her heart.

"Since that's the case, you will train on this next."

Qingshui produced three scrolls and distributed them to the trio.

They were also C-rank Lightning Style ninjutsu, though the difficulty had been increased slightly.

"Eh, why are you giving us this?"

Sakura held the Three-Color Dango in one hand and the Lightning Style scroll in the other, looking bewildered.

Naruto, however, was less particular; seeing Sasuke already flipping through his, he immediately opened his own, unwilling to be outdone.

For some