Taking Minato as a disciple!

Winter of the Konoha Year 36.

As the depths of winter approached, the cold wind blew the last leaves off the branches, and a thin layer of snow hung from the eaves of every house in Konoha.

Inside the Hokage's private residence in Konoha.

Kagami Uchiha sat on a stone bench in the courtyard, quietly watching the blond boy standing bowing before him.

At this moment, Minato Namikaze is only ten years old.

The boy was slender and tall, with a head of dazzling blond hair, clean and gentle features, and a humble and polite demeanor.

However, his youthful face subtly revealed a composure and wisdom far beyond his years.

He was exceptionally gifted from a young age, with his comprehension and talent surpassing all other children of his generation. At a young age, he mastered many basic Ninjutsu, especially in the area of precise Chakra manipulation, which was truly rare.

He is a genius ninja who has become famous in the village in recent years. Many high-ranking ninjas in Konoha, and even those arrogant ninja clans, have planned to take him under their wing and train him carefully.

However, since Minato had not yet graduated and was still studying at the Ninja Academy, those who were interested in him had no way to make a move.

After all, the principal of the Ninja Academy is none other than the Lord Hokage, Kagami Uchiha. In a sense, anyone who has attended the Ninja Academy can be considered a student of the Hokage.

Especially with such exceptionally talented students, who would dare to make the first move before the Lord Hokage has even given the order...?

Listing the Lord Hokage's disciples, the eldest disciple, Hatake Sakumo, needs no introduction. He possessed illustrious battle achievements and immense strength, deeply favored by the Lord Hokage. Rumor has it that Hatake Sakumo always wanted to change his surname to that of the Lord Hokage...

The second disciple, Hiruko, was a new disciple taken in by the Lord Hokage a few years ago. He is currently the highest-ranking person in charge of the Konoha Research Institute and has made great contributions to Konoha, making him a true Konoha High Command.

What if the Lord Hokage suddenly decides he wants to take on another disciple?

Over the years, Kagami Uchiha's prestige in Konoha has been so great that it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he held absolute power.

All the ninjas and the people loved and respected the Third Hokage. If anyone displeased him, even without Kagami Uchiha's own words, countless ninjas would naturally stand up for the sun in their hearts.

Kagami Uchiha looked at the still young Minato Namikaze, who already possessed the bearing of a strongman, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.

No one knew better than him the extraordinary talent of the boy before him and the immense achievements he would attain in the future.

His speed is unparalleled in the Shinobi World, and his mastery of all kinds of Ninjutsu, including Sealing Jutsu, is almost perfect. He can even continuously innovate and create new techniques based on existing ones.

This person's temperament, talent, perseverance, and character are almost all top-notch; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a born perfect ninja!

He is the most dazzling rising star in Konoha's future, and the true pillar of Konoha's future.

With this thought in mind, Kagami Uchiha slowly spoke, his voice calm yet authoritative. "Minato!"

The boy immediately looked up upon hearing the voice, his eyes clear, and respectfully replied, "Lord Hokage!"

"You are exceptionally talented and pure-hearted, far surpassing your peers. You are undoubtedly the junior I value most!"

At this point, Kagami Uchiha slowly stood up, his expression solemn, and said in a deep voice, "Minato Namikaze, today, I am willing to accept you as my disciple, making you my third disciple. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, the entire courtyard fell silent.

Minato Namikaze shuddered, his pupils contracted sharply, and his face was filled with disbelief.

Is the Lord Hokage going to personally take him as his disciple?

In an instant, a surge of emotions, including ecstasy, shock, and gratitude, welled up in the boy's heart.

Without the slightest hesitation, Minato Namikaze knelt down, kowtowed deeply, and said in a firm and fervent voice, "Disciple Minato Namikaze greets Master!"

"This disciple vows to follow Master for life, uphold the Will of Fire, and protect Konoha until death!"

Upon hearing this, Kagami Uchiha smiled slightly. He stepped forward, gently helped Minato, and said softly, "Alright, there's no need for such formalities anymore. Now that you've acknowledged me as your teacher, we're family from now on."

Minato Namikaze's eyes reddened slightly as he listened to his teacher's gentle words. He thought to himself that he was just an orphan, and it had been a long time since anyone had treated him like this.

At this thought, Minato suddenly raised his head and choked out, "Teacher..."

"Haha, alright, I just praised you for being so composed." Kagami Uchiha gently patted Minato's blond hair, comforting him.

"By the way, since you are my disciple, your teacher will naturally prepare a gift for you." With that, Kagami Uchiha took out a scroll from his sleeve and handed it to Minato.

Here, take this, open it and see if you like it.

The person opposite Minato immediately raised both hands, took the scroll, and solemnly opened it.

"Flying Thunder God Technique?"

"Isn't this S-Rank forbidden technique developed by the Second Hokage?"

"Teacher, I am merely a student at the Ninja Academy who has not yet graduated, and I have not accomplished anything. This gift is far too precious!"

Minato Namikaze immediately knelt on one knee, raised the scroll in his hand, and tried to retreat.

Seeing this, Kagami Uchiha felt even more satisfied. Good lad, not arrogant or impatient.

He then slowly spoke, "It's alright. Logically speaking, this kind of S-Rank forbidden technique is indeed not something you can handle right now, but..."

"As the Hokage's disciple, you bear great responsibilities in the future. It's not a bad thing to let you get acquainted with this type of Ninjutsu in advance."

At this point, a hint of amusement rose in Kagami Uchiha's heart, and he continued, "However, don't think that the Flying Thunder God is some simple Ninjutsu. Let me tell you, apart from Lord Tobirama creator, Tobirama himself, no one in Konoha has been able to learn it in all these years."

"Everyone says you are exceptionally talented, a rare genius. I'd like to see if you truly deserve this title."

"Alright, you can continue your studies at the Hokage's mansion. I have other things to do."

After saying that, Kagami Uchiha waved his hand and spoke calmly to Minato.

Upon hearing this, Minato could only obey and retreat, finding a quiet place to begin studying the Flying Thunder God Technique he had just acquired.

Watching his disciple's departing figure, Kagami Uchiha couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion once again.

He truly deserves to be called a genius who comes along only once in a century. Compared to the original story, he allowed Minato to come into contact with the Flying Thunder God Technique much earlier. With Minato's talent, he will surely be able to develop more ways to use the Flying Thunder God Technique than in the original story.

In the original work, Minato could use the Flying Thunder God at will. It should be noted that this kind of Ninjutsu requires a great deal of Chakra from the ninja. Ordinary ninjas simply cannot withstand the drain of continuous use, which shows that Minato himself possessed a huge amount of Chakra.

The future Naruto Uzumaki clearly also has the Uzumaki Bloodline, but he still has blond hair, which shows that Minato's genes are really strong.

However, even the strongest Chakra cannot withstand constant depletion.

Hmm... Shall we arrange Hashirama Cells?

Or should we try to create Tailed Beast and make Minato Jinchūriki as well?