Become a Faster Man

Hearing Chiyu say that everything he had said in the Hokage's office was a lie, Kushina Uzumaki froze for a moment.

Kushina Uzumaki asked in confusion, "Chiyu, when you say it was all a lie, what do you mean?"

Chiyu leaned close and whispered into Kushina Uzumaki's ear, "I never wanted to protect Konoha. Konoha is a prison to me. I think you must have learned a little about my past these past few days, right?"

Still feeling a little dazed, Kushina Uzumaki nodded.

During the days Chiyu had been hospitalized, those people who gave Kushina Uzumaki trouble had mocked Chiyu while ridiculing her.

Chiyu's parents were rogue ninja of Konoha. As the child of rogue ninja, they said Chiyu would definitely become a Two-Five-Boy someday.

His mother had been a member of the Uchiha Clan, Konoha's greatest clan, yet Chiyu was not acknowledged by the Uchiha Clan and was nothing more than a stray dog.

Kushina Uzumaki heard such words every day during those few days.

Only then did Kushina Uzumaki understand why Chiyu had been isolated by everyone.

Chiyu continued whispering to Kushina Uzumaki, "My situation in Konoha used to be very bad. The reason I was able to move into a new home, and why Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't punish me for what happened today, was mainly because I offered him a set of Nintaijutsu. You could call it an exchange of benefits.

"I have no feelings for Konoha, but I have no choice but to act as though I love it deeply in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi. Otherwise, my situation would become even harder.

"And Kushina, your situation isn't very good either. You need to be careful too."

Kushina Uzumaki said earnestly, "I know!"

Chiyu laughed. "No, you don't. When I say your situation is bad, I'm not talking about those brats who keep bothering you. Konoha brought you here for a purpose. No matter what anyone says to you, you must think it over carefully and be more suspicious. Don't believe them right away."

Chiyu was very worried that Kushina Uzumaki would be brainwashed by the Will of Fire.

In Chiyu's eyes, the Will of Fire was as terrifying as some monstrous beast.

Kushina Uzumaki said seriously, "I understand!"

Chiyu let out a long breath and said with a smile, "You don't need to be too nervous. For now, just carry on as usual and focus on improving your strength. Don't tell anyone what I said to you today, including your Grandma Mito."

Kushina Uzumaki nodded her little head and said firmly, "I definitely won't tell anyone!"

Chiyu sat beside Kushina Uzumaki and rubbed her little head.

Kushina Uzumaki had already gotten used to Chiyu rubbing her head from time to time. Every time, she would quietly let him stroke her hair.

But Kushina Uzumaki's little cheeks were puffed up now as she said angrily, "Honestly, we were supposed to go to the woods to see the cherry blossoms together, Chiyu. It's all those guys' fault.

"Now you have to stay home for three days. Cherry blossoms only bloom for a short time. By the time you can go out, Chiyu, they'll already have all fallen."

Chiyu comforted her, "It's fine. Cherry blossoms don't only bloom this year. Next year, the year after that, I'll go see the cherry blossoms with you every year."

Kushina Uzumaki held out her little finger toward Chiyu. "Then it's a promise."

Chiyu hooked his little finger with Kushina Uzumaki's. "It's a promise."

Chiyu stayed home for three days. Every day, Kushina Uzumaki brought him food before heading to the Ninja Academy.

During those three days at home, Chiyu had been studying his Sharingan.

The Two-Tomoe Sharingan in both eyes did not have any particularly special abilities. Its main function was perception—his dynamic vision had improved, allowing him to see certain movements and hand seals clearly.

It did not consume much Chakra either, remaining within an acceptable range.

As for Thunder Breathing Full Sword Form, the Chakra consumed by the First through Fourth Forms was also within an acceptable range.

With Chiyu's current Chakra, he could use the First through Fourth Forms of Thunder Breathing for at least three rounds.

However, once he reached the Fifth Form, the Chakra consumption increased exponentially.

Chiyu estimated that using Thunder Breathing: Sixth Form - Electric Roar, Thunderclap might drain his Chakra completely, let alone the Seventh Form.

The reason Chiyu's meridians had been so severely injured when the system simulated Thunder Breathing was also because he had forcibly used the Seventh Form: Fire Thunder God, something he could not possibly have succeeded in using at that time.

What depressed Chiyu somewhat was that the longsword he had spent 10 Witness Points to buy was already ruined.

Chiyu did not have the money to buy a new weapon either.

Chiyu was very poor now. His money was only enough for his daily meals.

Chiyu suddenly felt that wasting a sword on those two brats had not been worth it at all.

At this rate, he might have to wait until he graduated from the Ninja Academy before he could save enough money for a new weapon.

Once the three days were up.

Chiyu left his house and headed toward Mito Uzumaki's residence to pick up Kushina Uzumaki and go to the Ninja Academy together.

When Chiyu and Kushina Uzumaki entered the classroom, every student in the class looked toward Chiyu.

Word had already spread that Chiyu had beaten a Genin badly enough to send him to the Ninja Hospital.

And it had not been Minato Namikaze who spread the news, but that Genin's younger brother.

The moment that brat thought of Chiyu, he trembled with fear. Afraid of being retaliated against later, he immediately applied to transfer classes upon arriving at the Ninja Academy.

The other students in the class kept asking the brat why he was transferring, and he told them what had happened that day.

Everyone found it unbelievable that Chiyu had been able to beat a Genin into the Ninja Hospital.

At the same time, the class learned that Minato Namikaze had also been involved, so they asked him whether it was true.

When Minato Namikaze personally confirmed it, everyone was shocked and frustrated.

Chiyu, the guy they usually insulted, had actually become so strong.

What if they insulted him again and got beaten into the Ninja Hospital?

And Kushina Uzumaki was under Chiyu's protection now too, so they could no longer give her trouble either.

Minato Namikaze was also looking at Chiyu.

Chiyu met Minato Namikaze's gaze.

Chiyu had once thought that Minato Namikaze might be a good person, but judging from what had happened last time, Minato Namikaze was not much better.

A hypocrite with double standards.

Of course, Chiyu had double standards too, but he was open and honest about them. Unlike Minato Namikaze, who had double standards yet refused to admit it.

Kushina Uzumaki noticed Chiyu and Minato Namikaze staring at each other, and she glared furiously at Minato Namikaze as well.

Minato Namikaze held no goodwill in Kushina Uzumaki's heart now. There was only disgust.

Seeing Kushina Uzumaki glare at him, Minato Namikaze withdrew his gaze and turned away.

Originally, Minato Namikaze had planned to graduate early next year before becoming Jiraiya's disciple.

But after fighting Chiyu, Minato Namikaze had keenly felt his own inadequacy and weakness, so he asked to become Jiraiya's disciple ahead of time.

Jiraiya naturally knew that Minato Namikaze wanted to become his disciple early because of Chiyu. With such a powerful opponent, Minato Namikaze could improve faster. So after a test, Jiraiya officially accepted Minato Namikaze as his disciple.

Now, Minato Namikaze attended the Ninja Academy during the day and trained with Jiraiya at night.

Minato Namikaze had also decided on the direction of his training: speed.

Minato Namikaze wanted to become a man faster than Chiyu!