Naruto: All My Targets Are Ninjutsu

Chapter 174: The request for the scroll and Tsunade's intention to take on a disciple (two parts combined)

After all, the characteristic of "Water Chaos Wave" is only to reduce the mana consumption when casting the spell, and it does not increase Mikami Yu's water attribute affinity like "Great Fireball". Therefore, his "talent" in water release is much worse than that in fire release, even if he sends out the fragments.

Even among all water-based techniques, "Water Severing Wave" is considered to be one of the most difficult.

It would take most people several months to master it.

Because Mikami Yu had studied medical ninjutsu, his chakra control was stronger than the average person, but it wasn't to the point where he could learn it quickly.

After several practice sessions, the "water gun" he made was not refined enough and had limited pressure. It could not cut through the earthen wall, and at most it could only leave a few pits of different sizes on the wall. Its penetrating power was probably not as good as the regular dragon fire technique.

but----

This actually relieved Hiruzen Sarutobi and Minato Namikaze.

After all, Mikami Yu's Fire Release talent is already a bit too strong. If he were to be like that in Water Release as well, it would be a bit frightening.

certainly----

If someone truly possessed such a talent for water-based techniques, it would be both frightening and a pleasant surprise.

After all, at such a young age, he has already mastered both water and fire ninjutsu to a high degree. In a few more years, it would be natural for him to develop one or two bloodline limits on his own. At the very least, this would give Konoha one more elite Jonin, or even a Kage-level ninja.

This is a good thing.

"It's okay, Yu."

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled and comforted him, "The hand seals for the Water Severing Wave are complex, and the compression of chakra is even more difficult. When I was taught this technique by Tobirama-sensei, it took me a long time to master it, so don't rush, take your time."

"I see."

Mikami Yu nodded, then tentatively asked, "Hokage-sama, may I borrow the scroll of 'Water Break Wave'? Although your explanation was very detailed, my abilities are limited, and I cannot fully digest it all at once. If I could have a copy of the scroll to read a few more times, perhaps I would gain something from it."

"this----"

Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered, "In principle, it's not allowed."

"That----"

"However, considering that you have helped the village solve many problems during this time, I can make an exception this time."

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and said, "How about this? I'll give the scroll to Minato later. You can study under Minato's supervision. If you have any questions, you can ask Minato or ask me. After you've finished learning, Minato will return the scroll to me. How does that sound?"

"That's great!"

Mikami Yuu's expression of surprise was perfectly timed.

He could understand Hiruzen Sarutobi's actions.

After all, the Water Severing Wave, as an S-rank ninjutsu, is no less important than the forbidden techniques in the Scroll of Seals. Even in an ordinary ninja village, it would be considered a treasure. Yu Mikami, a mere "Special Jonin," cannot guarantee its safety. If it were stolen by another village, it would be a serious problem.

Therefore, only Watergate could act as an intermediary and be responsible for the guarantee.

In that case, Yu Mikami will probably have to put in some effort when copying it down. If all else fails, he'll have to memorize it section by section and then copy it down at home.

A little troublesome.

However, it's worth the trouble for an S-rank ninjutsu.

"Alright, that's all for today's lesson."

Hiruzen Sarutobi patted Yu Mikami on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Yu, I have high hopes for you. With your talent, if you work hard, you will have a bright future."

"—I will."

Yu Mikami said.

Hiruzen Sarutobi offered a few more words of encouragement before leaving the training ground under the protection of the Anbu. As the then Hokage, he was extremely busy, and it was already remarkable that he could take the time to personally instruct a junior for so long. It was impossible for him to be as meticulous as when he taught Jiraiya and the other two.

However, Minato Namikaze stayed behind to answer Yu Mikami's questions.

He also practiced Fire Release techniques, although he doesn't use them often, but he still has the basics.

As for Water Release, Minato Namikaze certainly doesn't know it, but he does have a theoretical foundation and has met many Water Release masters, so he can provide some guidance to Yu Mikami and learn by analogy.

the end.

Yu Mikami tentatively brought up the matter of "Flying Thunder God".

Minato Namikaze smiled and said, "Well, I've already promised to teach you this technique, so I'll try. But you've just learned two new techniques and haven't fully mastered them yet. If you were to learn another S-rank ninjutsu, I'm afraid you wouldn't have the energy to manage it."

"Don't rush. Practice these two techniques properly first. I'll go find the Third Hokage in the next couple of days and get the scroll of 'Water Wave Severing.' Then I'll teach you some basic space-time perception techniques. When it's almost time, I'll teach you the Flying Thunder God technique."

"it is good."

Yu Mikami nodded.

Speaking of which, although "Water Wave Breaker" and "Flying Thunder God" are both [Limited Edition] skins, their original skins are "Water Wave Disorder" and "Summoning Jutsu" respectively. The former's favorability has almost been maxed out by Mikami Yu, so he can give it to you as soon as you get the skin; but the latter is still far from being maxed out because the time spent in the process of getting it is still short.

If he can't directly gift the skin, but instead learns "Flying Thunder God" using his own talent—then he might not find it very easy to learn.

Instead of wasting this time, I'd rather take a couple more lessons in sealing techniques with Kushina; that should be easier to learn. It'll also be a good opportunity to find a new skin for "Binding Seal" and upgrade it.

after awhile.

Minato Namikaze made up an excuse and left.

Yu Mikami stayed at the training ground for several more hours, until the sun was setting, before ending his training and returning home.

The next day.

Early in the morning, Yu Mikami and Rin Nohara went to the Senju clan's territory together.

This trip was mainly for those two members of the Vortex Clan.

Yesterday, Tsunade said she would arrange for Kana Uzumaki and Naoto to live in the Senju clan's territory. They're probably busy cleaning and furnishing the house these past few days, with a lot of physical work to do. Yu Mikami and Rin Nohara just passed the Chunin Exams and don't have much to do, so they can go help out.

While we're at it, let's also raise our favorability with Senju and Uzumaki.

really.

When Mikami and Yu arrived at the Senju clan's territory, they saw several Senju clan members busy at work. They cleared out two empty houses not far from Tsunade's residence and prepared them for the two Uzumaki clan members to live in.

Upon seeing Yu Mikami and Rin Nohara, Kana Uzumaki quickly came over to greet them.

"Good morning, Sister Chanel."

Mikami Yu waved and then introduced the girl beside him: "This is my companion Nohara Rin, also a student of Minato-sensei, a Chunin of Konoha—Rin. This is Uzumaki Kana-neechan, a clansman of Kushina-senpai."

"Greetings, Kana-senpai!"

Nohara Rin had already learned about Uzumaki Kana's background from Mikami Yu, so she immediately greeted the latter with a smile and then went over to help with Mikami Yu.

Moving things, cleaning the courtyard, and explaining the various situations in Konoha to Kana Uzumaki —

Finally, this task was mainly done by Nohara Rin. She was good at socializing, and soon she became familiar with the two whirlpools. Kana Uzumaki's initial unease gradually faded, and she began to chat and laugh with Nohara Rin. During this time, she also asked about Kushina.

However, Nohara Rin only knew the general idea about this, so they didn't discuss it in too much detail.

As for the other few members of the Thousand Hands clan—

These people looked unfamiliar to Yu Mikami. He only recognized two of them from the Ninja Academy, but they hadn't taught his and Rin Nohara's class. So they simply nodded to each other, exchanged a brief greeting, and then continued working.

I was busy until evening.

As the last rays of the setting sun bathed Konoha Village in a warm golden glow, the two small courtyards were tidied up and looked brand new. The rooms were spotless, and the fallen leaves scattered in the courtyards had been swept away.

Rin Nohara is making the bed for Kana Uzumaki.

Unable to enter the other person's bedroom, Mikami Yu leaned against the sliding door in the hallway to rest. Just as he was catching his breath, he heard footsteps approaching. Then, a soft arm draped over his shoulder, accompanied by a faint herbal scent and a heavy weight.

Without even looking, I knew it was Tsunade who had arrived.

Of all the people Yu Mikami knows, no one else would make such a move towards him. And no one else could possess such a heavy weight—well, not in terms of body weight.

At that moment, Mikami Yu glanced back again, his face inches from Tsunade's, and saw her amber eyes:

'

Lady Tsunade.

"Hmph, I knew you'd come."

Tsunade's voice carried a hint of languor as she casually glanced at Mikami Yu, her golden ponytail swaying slightly with the movement of her head: "How was it? Did those two techniques the old man taught you yesterday stump you?"

"It's alright."

Mikami Yu succinctly stated: "I can basically use 'Fire Dragon Flame Bullet,' but I haven't reached the level of the Third Hokage yet; I need to further refine its form changes. 'Water Severing Wave' is a bit difficult; it requires a very high level of chakra concentration, and I'm still finding my rhythm."

"Oh?"

Tsunade raised an eyebrow, somewhat skeptical, but feigned indifference: "I thought you were a genius, but it turns out you have your limitations too? Well, Water Severing Wave is, after all, a ninjutsu created by my great-grandfather. He was a grandmaster of water-style techniques. Although your hair color is similar to his, your aptitude is far inferior."

'

Mikami Yu didn't refute, but a thought crossed his mind.

To be honest, he'd always found it strange that the Senju clan had such a wide variety of hair colors.

The Hashirama brothers had black hair, white hair, and a mix of black and white hair; and in Tsunade and Nawaki's generation, there were also blonde and brown hair, it was like a permutation and combination.

The Senju clan's genes should be quite strong, so it's rather strange that their inheritance is so unstable.

I wonder what color Tsunade's hair would be if she had another child.

At this time.

Footsteps could be heard coming from inside the house.

Kana Uzumaki walked over carrying a small wooden tray with several glasses of warm water on it, and said with a smile, "Lady Tsunade, Mikami-kun, please have some water. You've both been working so hard today, you must be exhausted."

"Thank you, Chanel."

Tsunade casually picked up a cup, but her gaze remained fixed on Yu Mikami. She changed the subject, "Speaking of which, kid, your homemade Coca-Cola has been selling like hotcakes lately."

"Riding the wave of the Chunin Exams, the major cities in the Land of Fire are getting supplies incredibly fast. Now, a lot of people are saying that Konoha's strongest genin was made by drinking raw cola since childhood" — although it sounds absurd, it's quite effective; many people have been tricked into trying it, and ended up addicted.

Tsunade took a sip of water, her tone tinged with delight: "At this rate, in another two months, the monthly sales of 'Raw Cola' should easily exceed 150,000 bottles. Making four or five taels of profit per bottle, that's 600,000 taels a month—tsk tsk, what a lucrative business!"

In this regard, Yu Mikami had also heard Mikami Tajima "report" on it at home.

The gimmick of "drinking raw cola to find the strongest genin in Konoha" did not originate from him or Mikami Tajima, but rather from the Fire Country merchants who had been selected by Tsunade and signed cooperation agreements with the Mikami family.

It seems that there are quite a few shrewd and intelligent people among these guys who know how to maximize their profits.

With Tsunade's endorsement, the other party shouldn't do anything out of line, but we still need to be careful and firmly grasp the core technology of the "raw cola" original formula, so as not to do something that benefits others.

now.

Yuya Mikami took a water glass, took a sip, and casually said, "150,000 bottles? That's too conservative, Lady Tsunade. 250,000 would be more like it."

"Oh? So confident?"

"A little bit. Next, we're planning to launch an 'Empty Bottle for Coke' campaign, where you can collect eight empty glass bottles to exchange for a bottle of Coke; in addition, there's a 'Win Another Bottle' lucky draw, where you can get a free new bottle if you see those words inside the bottle cap."

"These methods can both stimulate sales and reduce production costs, achieving two goals at once."

As Yu Mikami began to speak, Tsunade's eyes widened slightly as she looked him up and down, as if she were seeing him for the first time.

"Yu, you're a genius!"

"I'm a little curious, how exactly does your little brain work? You're always thinking up these strange and unusual tricks?"

Why don't you just go into business? It's such a waste of your brains to be a ninja!"

"—Perhaps it's because I've been by your side for so long and been influenced by you."

Mikami Yu said without changing his expression.

"Stop talking nonsense! If I had that kind of ability, would I need to go to the gambling den and give money to those guys?"

Tsunade chuckled and cursed, then carefully examined the white-haired boy in front of her.

Yu Mikami is now much taller and more upright than he was a year ago. He no longer looks like a naive young man, but rather has a feeling that is somewhere between a boy and a young man. Under the golden light of the setting sun, he has an indescribable temperament that makes people feel reliable.

Tsunade was silent for a few seconds, her smile gradually fading, and her amber eyes turned serious: "Hey, brat."

"Um?"

Yu Mikami turned his head.

"You said before that you wanted to be my disciple—were you serious?"