"Little Ayato, you didn't have a teacher before, did you?" After thinking it over, Jiraiya asked the question he most wanted answered. Ayato's abilities felt almost unreasonable to him.
"Of course I did. But if Ninja Academy teachers don't count, then no." Ayato understood what Jiraiya meant and did not pretend to be clueless.
Those Ninja Academy teachers may be suited for teaching, but honestly, it's basically impossible for them to produce a student like Ayato. Jiraiya pondered as he continued, "Were all those offensive methods you used just now taught by your Ninja Academy teachers?"
Though he knew it was unlikely, if Ayato answered yes, Jiraiya truly wanted to meet that Ninja Academy teacher. They were really hiding their talents well.
"For taijutsu, Lord Might Guy gives me pointers whenever he has time. I learned everything else on my own." Ayato answered honestly, briefly explaining how he had met Might Guy as well.
"..." Even though he had already guessed it, Jiraiya could not help drawing in a sharp breath after receiving confirmation.
Might Guy? He was probably the descendant of that Eternal Genin. Jiraiya had heard of the man's deeds, and it was indeed rather regrettable. If his descendant had been guiding Ayato in taijutsu, then Ayato's skills in that area could be explained.
But what about ninjutsu? Shape transformation? Nature transformation?
Jiraiya could not help sinking into thought again. He had taught several disciples, all of whom had been exceptionally gifted, yet he had never encountered a student who had learned so many things without even needing to be taught.
"Teacher?" Seeing that Jiraiya had not responded for quite a while, Ayato called out.
"Ah, Little Ayato, you're very, very outstanding." Coming back to his senses, Jiraiya did not hide his thoughts and praised him openly.
"Yes,