Is the old man sending you here to slap my face?

Uchiha Itachi becoming a ninja caused a huge stir at the academy, but it wasn't exactly rare in the entire Konoha Village... There were quite a few people graduating at this age in Konoha Village!

Everyone knew that the peculiar little boy definitely couldn't graduate according to the usual process. It was indeed astonishing to graduate on the very first day of school, but it was within acceptable limits.

Konoha Village gates.

Jiraiya was truly heartless, planning to leave the village the very next day. He decided to take Uchiha Itachi on his first ninja mission—to hunt down the S-rank rogue ninja Orochimaru.

According to his assessment, Uchiha Itachi's chakra reserves and taijutsu were already up to par, and his genjutsu was even ahead of the curve. At the very least, he could contribute to intelligence gathering.

Taking a newly graduated genin out of the village on an S-rank mission... Is this what a teacher should do? People with power are so willful...

Well, on one hand, it was a request from the Third Hokage, and on the other hand, he had received news about Orochimaru. It definitely wasn't because Tsunade was also leaving the village today, so he was just going along with her to keep her company or something.

The two guards at the gate watched the send-off crowd with blank expressions... Uchiha Mikoto held her youngest son, while Uchiha Fugaku watched with a troubled expression as Jiraiya chatted with Tsunade with a shameless grin...

"Senior Jiraiya, the Uchiha Clan has always had strict family traditions... I hope you'll be mindful of your conduct!"

"Hahaha... Fugaku, you still don't trust me to teach my disciples? Look at Minato, isn't that enough?" Jiraiya replied with a hearty laugh, casually patting Itachi's small head.

...His hair was so smooth... the texture... surprisingly good?

Although this guy was unreliable, his ability to train disciples was truly praiseworthy... After all, Jiraiya's tutelage would be Itachi's true graduation diploma in the future.

"So much nagging!"

Tsunade slapped Jiraiya on the head, then pushed Uchiha Itachi away... Shizune could only offer an apologetic smile to the Fugaku couple.

"I'm sorry, Lady Tsunade she..."

"Her temper hasn't changed much!" Mikoto chuckled, covering her mouth, and bowed slightly to Shizune, saying, "Well then, I'll be counting on you for the journey..."

This strange little team was surprisingly well-matched.

Tsunade and Jiraiya walked ahead carelessly, Shizune followed behind taking care of the little brother Uchiha Itachi, each carrying a pet... It was warm and harmonious... except for the crow occasionally eyeing the piglet, Tonton, with a covetous gaze and dripping a few drops of saliva.

This piglet was really well-raised... Whether it was roasted suckling pig or baked pork ribs, the taste would definitely be excellent.

Unfortunately, Jiraiya no longer planned to travel with the two women.

This guy really had a screw loose. He was the one who shamelessly wanted to travel with Tsunade, but he separated from her halfway... It would be a miracle if he could catch up to Tsunade!

Tsunade didn't seem to mind. She glanced at the serious Jiraiya and said disdainfully, "Tch, don't die, I won't be able to save you..."

"Hahahaha..." Jiraiya could only scratch the back of his head and give an awkward laugh.

Campsite by the small river.

Jiraiya enjoyed the benefits of having a disciple by his side; firewood, wild fruits, and grilled fish were all readily available, requiring almost no effort from him.

"Well done! Itachi, take a look at this secret technique scroll..."

"Yes! Teacher Jiraiya." Uchiha Itachi nodded, taking the ninjutsu scroll from Jiraiya's hand. He frowned, "This is the Four Limbs Heavy Seal?"

"That's right. it seals the opponent's limbs and restricts the flow of chakra within their body... It's not only an effective way to deal with enemies but also very helpful for a ninja's training!"

"I want to temporarily seal your limbs to strengthen your taijutsu training and chakra control..." Looking at the boy's thin arms and legs, Jiraiya continued, "Additionally, this secret sealing technique serves as a supplement to taijutsu. By directly sealing the opponent's ninjutsu with the Four Limbs Heavy Seal, it's an effective way to protect yourself!"

Uchiha Itachi's fighting style was to use ninjutsu at every opportunity... When everyone was trading blows, he would suddenly start casting ninjutsu... Who could stand that?

The crow, acting as an eavesdropper, was delighted... This type of jutsu was also very convenient for it. Dealing with the ninja's strange ninjutsu was too troublesome. It could just use the Body Flicker Technique to teleport over, seal them with the Four Limbs Heavy Seal, then use the Flying Thunder God Technique to create distance, and finally unleash a super long-range Tailed Beast Bomb!

After lunch.

After Jiraiya performed the Four Limbs Heavy Seal, he saw the boy's furrowed brow and then revealed a mischievous smile...

The old man grabbed Uchiha Itachi by the collar and casually tossed his disciple into the small river: "First, you need to practice your chakra..."

Even with the chakra flow in his body obstructed, Uchiha Itachi still channeled chakra to his feet and firmly gripped the surface of the river, looking at Jiraiya in confusion: "Teacher?"

"Have you practiced chakra control?" Jiraiya stroked his chin, feeling at a loss: "What exactly does that old man want me to teach him... I don't have the Sharingan either!"

"Shisui and I often sparred at the Naka River..." Uchiha Itachi returned to the shore, treading on the water, and explained.

Since he could perform ninja battles on the water, the implication was that he didn't need to show off such childish tricks.

Jiraiya: "..."

"Teacher, I want to learn more about ninja knowledge!" Uchiha Itachi said seriously. What he needed now was more fundamental knowledge, such as counter-strategies for various jutsu.

Jiraiya, who loved to teach, was taken aback: "...I... I understand."

"Water Style ninjutsu is undoubtedly effective against Fire Style ninjutsu. However, in the ninja world, nothing is absolute. There is a Fire Style ninjutsu that cannot be countered by Water Style ninjutsu; instead, it amplifies its power..." Jiraiya proudly brought up his signature ninjutsu: "Using chakra to create oil, like this..."

"Fire Style: Great Flame Bullet!"

The burning oil immediately ignited above the small river... Uchiha Itachi was stunned for a moment, then his hands began to form seals: "Water Style: Foam Ninja Art!"

Countless white foam bubbles flew out, drifting and falling onto the surface of the river, quickly extinguishing the burning oil... Uchiha Itachi said, "This is a somewhat impractical Water Style ninjutsu, but..."

He didn't have the heart to say the rest of his words, looking at Jiraiya's stunned eyes... Water Style: Foam Ninja Art was obtained by the Uchiha Clan from Hidden Mist ninjas on the battlefield, and its practical significance was not great.

Adhering to the principle of not wasting, the clan members recorded it.

Before going to school, Uchiha Itachi frantically studied ninjutsu. In addition to the Uchiha Clan's Fire Style ninjutsu and Sharingan genjutsu, the rest were these battlefield spoils.

His elemental affinities were Fire, Wind, and Water. Coincidentally, the Uchiha Clan had once been sent to a coastal battlefield to die by the Hokage, so they had learned quite a bit of the Hidden Mist Village's Water Style ninjutsu.

"...Kid, there's no good in following this old man. What did he send you here for? Spit it out!" Jiraiya grabbed Uchiha Itachi by the neck and threatened him fiercely.

"...Teacher, I don't understand what you're talking about..."

The first day of teaching was glossed over by Jiraiya with a temporary introduction to elemental ninjutsu... He deeply felt that Uchiha Itachi was his greatest challenge as a teacher in his career!

As long as it was about improving a ninja's combat power, there were no problems... Until the evening, when small pieces of knowledge about ninja camping and vigilance were actually what Uchiha Itachi gained the most from.

"I didn't expect you to be so interested in this," Jiraiya said, somewhat incredulously. Few ninja were willing to learn these minor details nowadays. This kid possessed a determination and perseverance that most ninja lacked!

Uchiha Itachi nodded seriously, "Very useful small knowledge."

"Have your crows stand guard tonight..."

"I'll do it..."

Forgot to post last night... Can I ask for recommendation votes