A New Ninjutsu!

After the dazzling display of ninjutsu, Minato gave a gentle wave, and the orb gathered in his palm vanished like a dewdrop in the morning sun.

"Congratulations, Minato!" Hayato said, his voice full of genuine admiration. His blessing was like warm sunlight, brightening Minato's heart.

"Hey, Minato, what's this technique called?" Kushina asked, unable to contain her curiosity.

At that, Minato's lips curved into a gentle smile. "I've named it the—Light-Ring Ice Pop Launching Whorl Hayato Jiraiya Dual-Style Orb."

As soon as the words left his mouth, a bead of cold sweat appeared on both Hayato and Kushina's faces. The air filled with awkwardness and helplessness.

Hayato grumbled to himself, As expected of Minato. His naming style is truly one of a kind.

Kushina was more direct. "That name is long and tacky, Minato."

Minato scratched his head sheepishly and gave an awkward laugh. "Really? I thought it suited the technique."

Kushina fell silent for a moment, then her eyes suddenly lit up. "Since you said you developed this technique for me, how about I name it?"

Minato nodded warmly and readily agreed. "Of course."

Kushina thought for a moment. "Why not call it 'Rasengan'?"

Minato repeated the name to himself a few times, then beamed with satisfaction. "Rasengan. It's concise and powerful."

Hayato could practically smell the sweetness in the air.

Just as he was about to slip away and give the couple some space,

Minato noticed his movement and quickly called out to him. "Hayato, how's your training coming along? I can share some of my experience with you."

A warmth welled up inside Hayato. "Minato, I've had a new idea since last time."

He then told Minato everything about his training with the solid sphere.

Minato looked surprised. "So you've already reached a new stage?"

Hayato shook his head slightly and answered honestly. "I haven't quite succeeded yet."

Minato thought for a moment, then offered his insight. "I think the stage you're at now could be called 'control'—precisely manipulating chakra."

Hayato nodded thoughtfully. Suddenly, he understood his training path on a deeper level.

Minato looked at the sand sphere Hayato offered him and considered it briefly before politely declining. "I'm already quite satisfied with the Rasengan. Besides, I don't think this step is right for me. Perhaps you're the only one who can successfully take it to a new level. If you manage to add this step, then the technique will be one you developed yourself."

Hayato was a little surprised. He hadn't expected Minato to refuse so generously.

He glanced at Kushina and seemed to understand. Minato really is considerate.

After all, Kushina had named the technique. Minato didn't want to interfere too much and risk diminishing its special meaning.

Hayato smiled confidently. "You said it, Minato. If I succeed, I won't call it Rasengan. I'll come up with a new name myself."

Minato smiled with approval, then discussed his training insights with Hayato in depth.

A while later, Minato turned to Kushina and began teaching her how to train in the Rasengan.

Hayato trained on his own nearby, deliberately keeping some distance so he wouldn't disturb them.

He immersed himself in their conversation, going over Minato's words again and again.

Control? The key is observing the flow of chakra...

Hayato repeated the thought to himself. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration crossed his mind.

He understood. No wonder Minato said this step wasn't right for him. He can't directly see the flow of chakra. But I'm different—I have the Sharingan!

Without hesitation, Hayato activated his Sharingan, using its powerful insight to assist his training.

Across from him, Minato was talking with Kushina when he noticed Hayato's movement. Surprise flashed in his eyes, then gave way to a pleased smile.

"You figured it out that quickly? That's just like you, Hayato."

He hadn't explained it directly because he wanted to see whether Hayato could grasp the secret through his own insight.

Kushina curiously watched Minato pause, then followed his gaze. She immediately spotted Hayato's Sharingan, its Three-Tomoe pattern gleaming.

She was stunned. "That's... the Sharingan! And it's Three-Tomoe! Oh my god, Hayato's only three years old!"

Minato nodded gently. "Yes. Haven't you heard the rumor? There's a prodigy in the Uchiha Clan who awakened the Sharingan at birth."

"So that's him. Hayato really is a special child."

Hayato knew nothing about their shock and amazement.

This was the first time he had shown his Sharingan to anyone outside his clan.

He hadn't even used this power during his last match with Kakashi

He understood the importance of trust. Just as Minato trusted him enough to share the Flying Thunder God Technique with him,

he believed Minato would respect his secrets.

Of course, he still kept certain highly confidential matters to himself, such as Wood Release.

After all, a fight between ninja came down to information.

With the Sharingan's help, Hayato's training progressed by leaps and bounds.

He had a feeling that once he added the "control" stage, the technique would transform into an S-rank ninjutsu. It would become much harder to learn and demand far greater aptitude from anyone training in it.

I guess this counts as a ninjutsu I created myself.

Hayato was secretly delighted. Nothing was more exciting or satisfying than overcoming a difficult challenge.

Unless there were two!

Time flew by, and a month and a half passed in the blink of an eye.

During that time, Hayato not only succeeded in developing a new ninjutsu but also made considerable progress in training in the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Although his progress with the Flying Thunder God Technique had been relatively slow because he had devoted most of his energy to developing the new ninjutsu, he believed that if he kept at it, he would eventually reach the level he wanted.

Now Minato stood before Hayato, his face full of curiosity and anticipation.

Hayato gave him a mysterious smile and slowly raised his right hand, fingers slightly curled.

Before long, a silvery-white orb formed in his palm.

Minato leaned closer to examine its shape. He couldn't help being astonished by its unique construction.

The chakra orb's outer layer was made up of countless regular hexagons, forming an incredibly stable structure.

Inside, the orb seemed to contain an endless storm of power, inspiring awe.

"It really is different from the Rasengan," Minato remarked sincerely.

Hayato smiled and explained, "Yeah. I arranged the chakra around the outside in the shape of regular hexagons to make it more stable."

Minato nodded in agreement, then asked, "So, Hayato, what's this technique called?"

Hayato smiled faintly. "Heh, the Spirit Bomb!"