Shin Uchiha nodded, then looked at the Second Tsuchikage Mu's Trace-Free Invisibility Technique in the scroll and asked:
"Lord Third, this Trace-Free Invisibility Technique looks pretty useful. Is there any way you could help me learn it?"
The Third Hokage picked up his pipe again and shook his head regretfully. "I studied it carefully too. Unfortunately, it seems to rely on a trait or constitution unique to the Second Tsuchikage Mu, rather than an inheritable kekkei genkai. Combined with the special bandages he wore, that was what allowed him to use his unique Trace-Free Invisibility Technique and Splitting Technique."
Shin Uchiha nodded in understanding. That was why the Third Tsuchikage had learned Dust Release but not the Trace-Free Invisibility Technique or Splitting Technique. The Second Tsuchikage had developed those techniques around his own circumstances. No one else met the requirements to learn them.
Still, Shin Uchiha was already quite satisfied to learn the remaining Dust Release techniques and those reasonably powerful Earth Release techniques.
Satisfied, Shin Uchiha closed the scroll and casually tossed it into his space, leaving the Third Hokage full of envy. Space-Time Ninjutsu demanded far too much innate talent.
Without that talent, even the Third Hokage, known as the Ninja Professor, could not venture into Space-Time Ninjutsu.
Having obtained what he wanted, Shin Uchiha was ready to leave, but the Third Hokage unexpectedly stopped him.
When Shin Uchiha looked at him in confusion, the Third Hokage's expression turned serious.
"Shin, Jiraiya may return in about two months. Be careful when the time comes. He might seem carefree and careless, but his intuition can be very accurate sometimes. Watch out for your safety, and avoid meeting him if you can."
Shin Uchiha was curious about Jiraiya too. Since the Third Hokage had brought him up, he took the