"I never expected..."
Minato Namikaze looked in some surprise at the slit that had just been cut in his robe and smiled faintly.
"You've already become so proficient with the Flying Thunder God Slash."
Before him, a streak of pale blue lightning flashed past.
Only then did Ning Feng's voice drift over. "With your guidance, Master, naturally I learned much faster."
At that, Minato Namikaze rubbed his golden hair and smiled. "You little rascal. I've got nothing left to teach you now."
"You mastered the Flying Thunder God Second Step in such a short time... You're a genius at Space-Time Ninjutsu, too."
Ning Feng's figure slowly appeared, and he spread his hands casually. "Genius or not... it's all thanks to your teaching, Master."
"What brought you here to see your master today?"
Minato Namikaze strode forward and reached out to ruffle Ning Feng's hair, laughing heartily.
Ever since becoming the Rain Shadow, Ning Feng had grown busier by the day.
Now he was harder to catch sight of than ever. The last time he had seen Ning Feng had been several months ago.
"Hahaha, I missed you, Master, and I missed Konoha."
Ning Feng sheathed his blade and smiled at Minato Namikaze.
"You little brat, out with the truth!"
Minato Namikaze chided him with a laugh, ruffling Ning Feng's hair harder.
"All right, all right. The Sword of the Thunder God was finished, so I came to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique while I was at it."
Ning Feng craned his head and smiled awkwardly.
Even the Second Hokage's Flying Thunder God Technique had only reached this level.
Through his discussions with Minato-sensei, he had also gradually refined the Flying Thunder God Technique into a Ninjutsu suited to himself.
"Lord Hokage! Enemies have attacked the border!"
Just as Minato