"Ahem..." Yui cleared her throat and slowly explained, "Yes, the Second Hokage became famous throughout the shinobi world for these Water Release Ninjutsu."
"Even in places without a water source, he could still use large-scale Water Release Ninjutsu."
"They say that after the Second Hokage improved many Water Release Ninjutsu, they became even more powerful, and even the time needed to form hand seals was greatly reduced."
"That was why the Second Hokage was known as the man who made a pact with the sea."
The man who made a pact with the sea? Mito's lips twitched. In all her years, this was the first time she had ever heard Tobirama called that.
Even praise didn't need to be that exaggerated!
"Made a pact with the sea?" Nai Hyuga froze, tightening her grip slightly on the scroll.
"Was the Second Hokage really that powerful?" she murmured.
If she could learn these Ninjutsu, would her own strength increase as well?
And if, as Mito had just said, she could study these Ninjutsu to develop some Ice Release techniques that consumed less chakra, wouldn't that let her grow stronger even faster?
At that thought, she silently nodded to herself, then put away the scroll and bowed to Mito. "Thank you, Lady Mito."
"I'll gladly accept these Ninjutsu."
Mito nodded slightly at her words. "I'll still need both of you to help the Land of Whirlpools through its troubles, so there's no need for so much thanks."
"Consider this nothing more than a trade."
Mito spoke softly, then turned her head to glance at Xiao You on her shoulder.
"Xiao You, could you tell me more about your abilities? As a Summoning Beast that knows Sealing Jutsu, surely Sealing Jutsu is only your most basic ability!"
Mito asked thoughtfully, "I'd like to hear