Chapter 145: They say no field can be ruined by too much plowing, but it seems old sayings aren't always right!

That was also why Aogetsu Hyuga had chosen Sakura to learn Dust Release. Although Sakura was a lecherous brat, her chakra control and learning ability were both excellent.

Moreover, under his "careful nurturing," the quality of her chakra had improved as well. She had mastered Wind Release and Fire Release in just a few days.

That was why Aogetsu Hyuga was confident that Sakura could learn Dust Release too.

Ōnoki looked at Sakura, who was working hard to form Dust Release. The surging light dazzled him slightly.

He could tell that this pink-haired girl

really did have some talent!

"But why should I help you?" Ōnoki said as he sat back down at his desk.

If this had been in the past, Aogetsu Hyuga would probably have retorted directly. Causing that old Third Hokage some trouble would have been nice, but Little Tsunade was in charge now, and he did not want to make things difficult for her.

Aogetsu Hyuga propped up his chin. "Was helping you resolve the Five-Tails problem last time not enough?"

Ōnoki shook his head decisively. "Between the Five-Tails running amok and handing over Dust Release, I'd rather choose the former."

Aogetsu Hyuga raised an eyebrow. The old man was quite conservative. That was indeed how things had gone in the original story. Ōnoki had clung to Dust Release until the day he died.

Even after Ōnoki's death in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, no second person had mastered Dust Release. That showed just how high its technical barriers were.

The Stone Ninja around them also felt a surge of satisfaction. How about that? No matter how powerful you are, Aogetsu Hyuga, if you want to learn Dust Release, you still have to get our Tsuchikage's personal approval!

Forcing Ōnoki to teach him would not suit Aogetsu