In another small courtyard.
Hiashi is teaching Neji Bagua·Kongbi Zhang, and the air is filled with a serious and focused atmosphere.
Suddenly, a gust of wind brought vague but extremely clear fragments of the conversation in the courtyard next door:
"... Let's join forces, Older Sister!"
"...Ino Older Sister is more proactive than you...Karin Older Sister lives in Naruto's eldest brother's house..."
"... If you want to catch Brother Naruto, you must take the initiative!"
Hiashi was halfway through the demonstration and froze in mid-air.
Neji maintains the starting hand preparation posture of "Bagua·Kongbi Palm", and the whole person seems to be frozen by the invisible Pressure Point Technique.
The wind seemed to have stopped at this moment.
A few leaves drifted down from the tree and landed silently on the floor tiles between the two of them.
Time froze for three full seconds.
Hiashi turned his head extremely slowly, one by one, and the corners of his eyes twitched uncontrollably on Gujing Mubo's face.
He looked at Neji.
Neji also turned his white neck at the same stiff speed and looked back at his uncle.
In the pair of Byakugan, which had always been calm and wise, the same shock, absurdity, and... deep, indescribable complex emotions were clearly reflected at this moment.
Hiashi's Temples jumped sharply.
He seemed to have seen that the two most precious cabbages that he had carefully cared for were growing beside other people's fences.
The smaller one was actually trying its best to encourage the larger one to pull up its roots and jump into the yard!
Naruto Uzumaki... You deserve to die!
Neji closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
He once thought that he had experienced despair, hatred and reconciliation, and his state of mind was already as solid as a rock.
But now he really wants to kill Naruto Uzumaki.
Hiashi's generous palm fell heavily on Neji's shoulder. The weight not only came from the palm itself, but also contained indescribable expectations and a certain determination. He did not speak, but took a deep look at Neji.
Neji paused slightly and instantly understood the complicated and unspeakable information in Uncle's eyes.
I'm afraid the amount of training in the past few days has doubled several times.
Not only did he not resist, but a cluster of cold Flames ignited in his eyes.
This is just what he wanted.
So what if you lost to Naruto Uzumaki before?
Even if we still lose to Naruto Uzumaki this time, it doesn't matter.
Just give him a punch and you'll make a profit!
Seeing Neji like this, Hiashi knew that he was overthinking it.
Hiashi slowly shook his head and looked farther away, as if he had penetrated Konoha's roof tiles and saw a wider world.
"Neji."
His voice was deep.
"Do you still remember the move 'Eight Gates Formation' that Kai used in Kirigakure?"
Neji looked serious and nodded solemnly. "Eight Gates Formation of Teacher Guy is indeed very powerful."
More than just powerful?
At that moment Might Guy burst out of Blue Eyes steam, a powerful breath that was pure to the extreme and crazy to the extreme.
Neji has no doubt that if the situation had not been special, the explosive aura and the aftermath of the battle would have shocked most of the people present to lose their fighting ability. If Teacher Guy really had murderous intentions, no one could stop him.
Hiashi withdrew his distant gaze and refocused on Neji, his tone carrying a carefully thought-out guidance, "Kai is a very pure person, he only sees burning youth and recognized opponents.
You are his student, and if you ask for it actively and sincerely... with his character, he would definitely be willing to teach you this unique skill."
He paused and looked at Neji's strong physique and those Byakugans that contained a firm will. "You have an excellent foundation of Hyuga Style Gentle Fist, and your physical fitness is far beyond ordinary people.
If Kaiken teaches you, I estimate that with your tenacity and hard work, it is not impossible to reach the third gate 'Gate of Life' in a short time."
Hiashi's words stopped here and he didn't say any more.
But the hand he put on Neji's shoulder increased slightly.
In those always majestic eyes, an unmistakable cold light flashed.
The truth is not passed lightly, the meaning of Hiashi is very obvious.
Neji If you want to learn Eight Gates Formation, you must formally become a disciple.
Master and teacher represent different things.
Neji straightened his back, Byakugan's sharp energy condensed into substance.
He met Uncle's gaze without any hesitation and responded in a deep voice:
"Yes, Uncle. I understand."
As long as you can punch that yellow guy in the face, let alone become a disciple.
Even if it means wearing that shameful green tights and shouting youth on the street with Rock Lee and Teacher Guy, Neji is... willing!
"Are you willing to be my disciple? Naruto."
Today's Jiraiya is wearing the iconic outfit that Naruto remembers deeply, a deep Red Eyes coat, and a Forehead Protector with the word "oil" engraved on his forehead., the white quills Long Hair are tied up at the back of the head. If you don't look at the face that is always full of informal expressions, it looks quite mature Ninja.
If you don't laugh.
He suddenly appeared at the door of Naruto's house, smiling broadly at Red-Haired Girl who answered the door.
Karin adjusted his glasses and looked at the strange tall white-haired man with some confusion before he could ask.
"Karin, don't drive!"
A figure of Golden was as fast as the wind, flashing from the kitchen to the door almost instantly.
Naruto pulled Karin behind him and blocked her tightly with his body. His blue eyes were full of unabashed vigilance and hostility, like a lion protecting its cubs.
"Get lost, old pervert!"
He stared at Jiraiya, almost gritting his teeth.
"Stay away from Karin!"
The air solidified instantly.
The smile on Jiraiya's face froze, and then turned into a somewhat embarrassing forced smile.
He raised his hand and scratched his white hair.
Sure enough... I was caught by this Kid when I was 'collecting information' outside the women's bath. Has my impression score dropped to the bottom?
"Hmph! Ignorant Kid, I'm afraid you don't know what kind of person is standing in front of you, right?"
He pointed his thumb back at his chest, full of momentum.
"Listen up! I am Mount Myōboku Toad Elf Xiansu Daoist, commonly known as--Toad Sage, Jiraiya the Toad Sage!"
He paused and observed Naruto's reaction. Seeing that the other party still had a look of "keep on making it up", he immediately threw out the big title. "I am Konoha's legendary '' One of Sannin's, a powerful hero of Shinobi World! He is the direct disciple of Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, and the mentor of Fourth Hokage!"
After saying that, he narrowed his eyes slightly, expecting to see shock, admiration, and enlightenment on Naruto's face.
After Naruto listened, there was no admiration on his face, but an expression of even more disgust and determination.
Without saying a word, he grabbed the door handle.
"Bang!"
The heavy door was thrown shut mercilessly, almost hitting Jiraiya's proud and straight nose.
Immediately afterwards, Naruto's decisive and logical voice came from the door, making Jiraiya vomit blood:
"According to what you say, Grandpa Third, who taught an apprentice to an old pervert like you, must have also been a pervert in his youth!
Then, Fourth Hokage, who was taught by an old pervert like you... hmph, I guess it's not a good thing!"