Naruto: The Primal Hyuga Pierces the Shinobi World

"If you think that you can use the friendship gained from this protection mission to ask the Fourth Hokage for something if something big happens to our Hyuga clan in the future, you are being far too naive."

“We Hyuga are Konoha ninjas, and we should obey the Hokage’s orders. In principle, it is only right that the Fourth Hokage does not make any promises, because in his eyes, carrying out orders is our ‘duty’.”

"The reason he said that was actually to try to bring the Hyuga clan closer to him."

"In that case, let's go to the trouble of this. This 'mutually beneficial' exchange will allow our two families to have a deeper exchange, won't it?!"

Shinichi Hyuga gave a faint smile, and as he spoke, he slightly raised his head to look at Hiashi Hyuga. His confident and composed demeanor startled Hiashi Hyuga.

"Hmm... what you said... makes some sense..."

Although Shinichi Hyuga was young, after carefully considering what he said, Hiashi Hyuga couldn't help but nod in agreement.

Yes... based on this one encounter alone, there's no way the two families have established any deep friendship. If something really happens to the Hyuga family in the future, this relationship probably won't be of much use.

To deepen a relationship, a deeper bond is necessary.

"But...Shinichi, although what you said makes some sense, our Hyuga clan lacks nothing right now. What kind of help do we need from the Fourth Hokage?"

"And this degree... isn't easy to control!"

As he spoke, a thoughtful expression crossed Hiashi's face. After a moment, he stared at Shinichi, as if he had thought of something, but then he shook his head and said with some regret:

"It's a pity... Our Hyuga clan's ninjas have our own way of growing up. Otherwise, asking the Fourth Hokage to take you as his disciple might be a good 'request'."

"Your talent is definitely no less than that of Kakashi Hatake."

"pity...."

At this point, Hiashi Hyuga's face was full of regret. And his words also made Shinichi Hyuga's face darken.

Hiashi Hyuga's words weren't entirely true; the biggest reason was actually the pride of the Hyuga clan.

As one of the most powerful bloodline limit clans in Konoha, the Hyuga main clan always trains its ninjas within the clan and looks down on other ninjas, even the Fourth Hokage.

This phenomenon is not unique to the Hyuga clan. The Uchiha, Nara, Akimichi, and other ninja clans may have teachers in their childhood, but in reality, all the ninjutsu they learn are secret techniques passed down through generations of their clans.

These ninja clan members almost never learn ninjutsu outside of their family's secret techniques.

Whether it's for the sake of so-called inheritance or for the sake of so-called family dignity, this model has bound many ninja clan members.

Although Shinichi Hyuga didn't have such thoughts, given his Hyuga background, his path to growth was still temporarily dictated by Hiashi.

Although he also wanted a Hokage teacher, it seemed the time wasn't right yet. Furthermore... if he couldn't prevent the Nine-Tails' attack in the future, even becoming the Fourth Hokage's student would offer limited benefits.

Fortunately, there was still time, and he had already figured out how to make use of the intelligence he had gathered.

As for Hiashi Hyuga's current troubles... Shinichi also had a plan in mind:

"Father, may we ask the Fourth Hokage to teach our Hyuga clan's Flying Lightning Technique?"

"I've heard that the Fourth Hokage's specialty is a space-time ninjutsu called Flying Thunder God Technique. I'm very interested in that technique, and if possible, I'd like to learn it."

"Space-time ninjutsu is very compatible with our Hyuga clan's ninjutsu and taijutsu, and can greatly enhance our strength."

Shinichi Hyuga shifted his gaze from Hiashi Hyuga, lowered his head slightly, and said in a deep voice.

Flying Thunder God!

For someone like him who is afraid of death, learning that technique would greatly increase his chances of survival in various future crises.

If things go as planned, Shinichi will definitely make good use of the Flying Thunder God Technique to bring "Minato Homecoming," one of the highest conceptual gods in Naruto, into this world!

"Flying Thunder God Technique?"

"How could you... um..."

Hiashi was surprised that Shinichi, who never left his house, knew so much information about Minato Namikaze, but after a moment's thought, he understood.

Given that so many ninjas were taking care of Shinichi, it's not surprising that someone mentioned Minato Namikaze.

Upon hearing that his son was interested in the Flying Thunder Mystic Technique, Hiashi stroked his chin and pondered.

"Flying Thunder God!"

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Chapter 7 Please give the Hyuga clan some face!

The Flying Thunder God Technique is a space-time ninjutsu developed by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, and is recorded in the Scroll of Seals.

The Book of Seals is a scroll of ninjutsu that records all forbidden techniques collected since the founding of Konoha Village. It is currently stored in the Hokage Building and kept by the Hokage.

In principle, only the Hokage can read and view the Book of Seals.

The Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, obtained the Flying Thunder God Technique by chance.

During his youth, Minato was already a well-known genius ninja. He possessed great strength at a young age. Not long after graduating from the Ninja Academy and having just obtained his headband and become a ninja, Minato accidentally stumbled upon a heinous incident involving the kidnapping of a future Jinchuriki by the Cloud Ninja.

With his formidable strength and talent, Minato Namikaze rescued Kushina Uzumaki from the Cloud Ninja, making a great contribution.

Not long after that, Minato Namikaze became Jiraiya's disciple, and gradually made a name for himself in the ninja world with his Flying Thunder God Technique.

Jiraiya was a disciple of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and can be considered one of the core figures of the Third Hokage's lineage.

Although Hiashi didn't know much about what happened back then, he understood that Minato Namikaze's ability to obtain the Flying Thunder God Technique was closely related to his identity as "Jiraiya's disciple".

This can actually be seen in the case of Boruto decades later. Kashin Koji, cloned using Jiraiya's bloodline factor, successfully helped Boruto learn the Flying Thunder God Technique. Jiraiya himself probably knew about the Flying Thunder God Technique, but he just couldn't master it or use it.

In the ninja world, each clan and faction has very strict control over ninjutsu. Apart from blood ties and true master-disciple relationships, it is simply impossible for outsiders to learn other people's ninjutsu.

Although the village has a ninja academy and a system of "mentoring students" with Jonin (high-ranking ninja) in charge, the way ninjutsu is disseminated has not fundamentally changed.

Ninja academies only teach basic knowledge about ninjas, and ninjutsu is limited to the Three Body Techniques. The system where Jonin "teach students" simply involves Jonin imparting combat experience to their subordinates; they are not required to teach their students any ninjutsu.

More often than not, Jonin teach students based solely on their personal liking, and only one or two lucky individuals are likely to inherit their ninjutsu.

The future Konoha 12 are the best proof of this system.

As the main characters of Team 7, Naruto was trained by Jiraiya, Sakura by Tsunade, and only Sasuke learned the secret technique Chidori from Kakashi.

Of the three students in Class 3—Neji, Rock Lee, and Tenten—only Lee inherited Guy's Eight Gates technique.

As for Hinata, Kiba, and Shino of Team 8, and Shikamaru, Choji, and Ino of Team 10, they didn't learn any ninjutsu from their Jonin leaders, Kurenai and Asuma.

Those who learned secret techniques from Jonin, such as Sasuke and Kakashi, and Lee and Guy, have probably already transcended the so-called teacher-student relationship and advanced to the master-disciple relationship.

Shinichi's desire to ask Minato Namikaze for and learn the Flying Thunder God Technique is, in a sense, somewhat taboo.

The Fourth Hokage could teach them voluntarily, but it would be impolite for outsiders to ask for it, as the relationship between Hyuga and Minato Namikaze wasn't close enough to warrant that.

Shinichi, being a transmigrator, naturally lacked some understanding of this aspect, but Hiashi understood it perfectly.

However, he did not scold his son for this. Instead, he lowered his head and pondered seriously. Although Hiashi was strict with Shinichi's training, he actually doted on his exceptionally talented son, though he rarely showed it openly.

Now that his son wants to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique, Hiashi has seriously considered feasible solutions.

He also felt that if his son could learn the Flying Thunder God Technique, combined with the various secret techniques of the Hyuga clan and the Byakugan bloodline limit, Shinichi's potential would definitely far surpass that of the Fourth Hokage!

"While the Fourth Hokage is a kind person, making such a request directly... is a bit too much..."

"We Hyuga can't be so unruly."

At this point, Riji suddenly changed the subject:

"but..."

"Although we can't directly ask the Fourth Hokage for ninjutsu, but..."

"Using the influence of our Hyuga clan, perhaps we could request the Fourth Hokage to briefly borrow the Scroll of Seals..."

Hiashi Hyuga stroked his chin, as if he had just made up his mind, and his eyes showed determination as he spoke.

"Borrowing the sealed book?!"

Upon hearing this, Shinichi Hyuga was taken aback, feeling quite surprised.

He felt that learning the Flying Thunder God Technique from the kind-hearted Minato Namikaze might be possible.

After all, the Fourth Hokage himself didn't have the idea of ​​keeping a bad broom to himself. Putting aside the fact that the Flying Thunder God Technique is not a "bad broom," Minato actually took the initiative to teach his personal guards Genma Shiranui, Iwashi Tatsumaki, and Raido Namiashi the Flying Thunder God Technique.

However, these three have limited talent, and they can only use the Flying Thunder God Technique together. They cannot use it in battle as easily and freely as Minato.

However, in Hiashi's view, it would be easier to simply borrow the Book of Seals which records the Flying Thunder God Technique than to "rudely" ask the Fourth Hokage to teach the Hyuga clan the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Although the Scroll of Seals is a forbidden scroll that only the Hokage can read, it is the "common treasure" of the Konoha ninjas. It is not entirely impossible for the Hyuga clan, a major clan in Konoha, to borrow it.

Moreover, since the Hyuga clan is already preparing to make a request to the Hokage, simply asking for the Flying Thunder God Technique would be petty. It would be better to risk the Hyuga clan's reputation and get it done directly, while also using this opportunity of "asking for a favor" to strengthen the connection with the Hokage.

"Shinichi, I've noted down your desire to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique. I'll find a way, so you don't need to worry about it."

"Don't think about the Flying Thunder God Technique for now. Focus on cultivating the family's secret techniques. I have high expectations for you, so don't let me down."

"Go on, you haven't finished your training for today. Go back to your practice."

Hiashi Hyuga waved to Shinichi Hyuga to leave. Shinichi nodded and left as well, not really having high hopes for learning the Flying Thunder God Technique.

After all, it's a secret technique; obtaining it won't be so easy.

However, what Shinichi didn't know was that while he was leaving the tea room to continue his training at the dojo, Hiashi changed his clothes, summoned his younger brother Hyuga Hizashi, and then hurriedly gathered several elite ninjas from the branch family before rushing towards the Hokage Building.

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After leaving the Hyuga clan, Minato and his wife did not return to the Hokage Building with the Third Hokage. Kushina was about to give birth, and Minato's biggest task at the moment was to take care of Kushina. As for the affairs of the Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi kindly took over them all.

In response, Minato and his wife should thank Hiruzen for taking care of them.