That morning, Fugaku had barely left the Uchiha District when an ANBU operative appeared before him and handed him a scroll labeled Flying Thunder God Technique.
"The Hokage asked me to give you this."
Fugaku accepted the scroll and nodded. The ANBU Ninja turned and vanished.
Fugaku opened the scroll. The spatial formulas described inside were indeed for the Flying Thunder God Technique.
He could not guess why the Third Hokage had suddenly become so obliging, but the scroll was in his hands.
Over the past few years, Fugaku had studied the technique whenever he had time and gained considerable insight into it.
To master the Flying Thunder God Technique completely and simplify its formula enough to inscribe it on a Kunai, he still needed Minato's help.
He had taught Minato the Flying Thunder God Technique early for two reasons. First, he hoped Minato would master the Ninjutsu sooner.
Second, it would help Fugaku himself. By discussing the hardest points together, he might find a flash of inspiration.
Fugaku sent word to Minato through a Security Force member, then went to the Security Force to take care of some business.
Twenty minutes later, Fugaku brought Minato to a Training Ground in Konoha.
He handed Minato two documents. "The Hokage has agreed. Here's the Flying Thunder God Technique scroll, along with some notes from my years of research."
Minato opened them and took a look. "Thank you, Master."
"No need. I've been studying this Ninjutsu lately too, and there are still some problems I haven't solved. We can work through them together," Fugaku said.
"I'll be counting on your guidance, Master."
Fugaku nodded. The Flying Thunder God Technique was not something they could master quickly. It would likely take years, and he was in no hurry.
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