Naruto: All My Targets Are Ninjutsu

Next,

Minato Namikaze announced his special training plan.

The content of this special training is very similar to the "balance training method" that Minato Namikaze previously told Yu Mikami. It seems that, for the sake of improving efficiency, they intend to combine the two into one.

First comes basic physical training, covering obstacle courses, rock climbing, moving target throwing, shuriken training, etc.

Then came river wading, suspension bridge battles, waterfall climbing...

Based on the assessment of the physical condition of Mikami Yu and others, Minato Namikaze subdivided the training volume for each person. Rin Nohara and Obito had lower initial training volumes, while Mikami Yu and Kakashi had higher volumes and needed additional training in sensory abilities.

—Minato Namikaze didn't explain the reason for this last point in detail, but Yu Mikami knew that sensory ability was the core foundation of "Flying Thunder God Technique." Strong sensory ability didn't guarantee one could learn "Flying Thunder God Technique," but weak sensory ability definitely prevented one from learning it. And like reaction speed, this skill was heavily reliant on innate talent, and it was very difficult to improve through training.

However, I still need to practice. What if I have a talent for it?

Obito was somewhat dissatisfied with this special training program:

"Minato-sensei! Why do I get less training than Yu and Kakashi? Am I inferior to them?"

"..."

Minato Namikaze hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

It's definitely not as good.

Aside from having a larger chakra reserve, Obito is no match for Mikami Yu and Kakashi in any other aspect. Even his most proficient fire style is only at a level comparable to Mikami Yu's.

However, saying that would be too hurtful to Obito.

Moreover, to be precise, it wasn't that Obito was weak, but rather that Mikami Yu was excessively strong. Despite only being a genin for a few months, he could already use the "Great Fireball" technique, which was comparable to that of a jonin, and his swordsmanship had also improved rapidly. In comparison, Kakashi, who graduated as a chunin at the age of 5 and became a chunin at the age of 6, seemed a bit dull.

but,

Minato Namikaze himself was a genius among geniuses, so he wasn't too surprised, but rather a little worried. As the saying goes, "The tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind." In times of war, the outstanding performance of young ninjas is often not a good thing, and may even be a harbinger of disaster.

As a teacher, Minato Namikaze didn't know how the situation in the ninja world would evolve, but he hoped to give Yu Mikami and the others more time to develop normally.

That's why he started this special training after discussing it with Hiruzen Sarutobi.

now.

Minato Namikaze explained tactfully, "The training plan I devised for you isn't fixed; it's progressive. Once you've adapted to the intensity of the previous training, you can move on to the next. Right now, Obito, your training volume is a little low, but in the future…"

"Oh! I understand! I'll achieve that goal right away and then surpass both of them!"

They were full of energy and enthusiasm.

However, this state lasted for less than half a day.

"...Wow! I'm so tired!"

About an hour and a half later.

Obito was exhausted and lay sprawled on the rocks by the stream like a stranded fish.

Rin Nohara sat on the grass, panting, and sipped water.

Yu Mikami and Kakashi were in slightly better condition, but they were both covered in sweat and were leaning against the tree trunk to regulate their breathing and recover their chakra and stamina.

The "obstacle course" route was specially chosen by Minato Namikaze. It traverses three training grounds on the outskirts of Konoha and passes through various terrains such as forests, swamps, and hills.

The distance itself doesn't seem too long, but it involves traversing mountains and rivers, which is far more physically demanding than running laps on flat ground, and also requires a certain speed. Even Kakashi, who has been a Chunin for several years, is finding it a bit too much.

Minato Namikaze followed beside him, only slightly sweating: "If you're tired, stop and rest for a while. Once your strength has recovered a bit, try refining chakra again. Don't take anything like soldier pills; they have side effects and are only suitable for use in wartime."

"This is the route I took when I was still a genin. There's another route that goes through the Death Forest, which is more dangerous. Once you guys have reached chunin level, you can try it out."

For genin, the Forest of Death is indeed quite dangerous.

Even though Mitarashi Anko was already a special Jonin, she almost collapsed there and became food for the tiger in her exhausted state after fighting Orochimaru.

After resting for a while.

The group set off again.

About two more hours later, Obito and Rin Nohara exhausted their chakra for the second time, and Yu Mikami and Kakashi also felt obviously tired.

Seeing that it was getting late,

Minato Namikaze clapped his hands: "That's enough for today. Everyone go back and get some rest. Once you've gotten used to this training volume, we can try increasing it again."

"……good."

This time, the response was weak and feeble.

On the way back to the residential area.

Obito suddenly asked curiously, "By the way, Minato-sensei, I heard from Inuzuka Tsuru-senpai last time that you have a very beautiful girlfriend? When can we meet her?"

"Um?"

Minato Namikaze paused for a moment, then gave a helpless smile: "You mean Kushina? She is indeed very beautiful, especially her long red hair, and she has a very gentle personality... However, her identity is rather special, so she doesn't have much freedom of movement within the village. I'll take you to meet her when I have the chance."

"?"

Yu Mikami glanced up.

no……

Where is the "gentleness"?

Well, maybe he'll be more restrained when he's with Minato Namikaze in private...

……

That night.

Yu and the others parted ways at the entrance of the residential area. Yu then went to the hospital to visit his father, while the others went home in different directions.

For some time afterward.

Every morning, Yu Mikami and Rin Nohara would first go to Konoha Hospital for a lecture, and then head to Minato Namikaze's place to participate in special training with Obito and Kakashi. By the time training ended, it was usually already sunset. After going back to eat and wash up, they would basically go to sleep.

Their days were quite fulfilling.

Under this training intensity, Mikami Yu could no longer max out his ninjutsu proficiency every day as he used to, and could only squeeze in a few moves whenever he had a spare moment.

but,

The special training was intended to improve their strength, and with a Jonin like Minato Namikaze providing guidance, it was a rare opportunity. The Gaggle System could wait; there wasn't much of a rush.

Of course, some can be practiced together with special training.

For example, "Eight Gates Formation".

Yu Mikami tried to use Minato Namikaze's special training to replace the "Eight Gates" practice—both are high-intensity training methods to improve physical fitness, so you can't just run laps around Konoha, can you? Isn't sweating it out in a race-like way youthful enough?

[Eight Gates Formation: Hmm... this isn't the training I imagined. It doesn't feel right!]

[Eight Gates Formation: However, considering how hard you've worked these past few days, I'll tentatively acknowledge your youthful passion! Keep it up tomorrow!]

[Eight Gates Formation Affection +1, Current Affection: 14/100 (Unfamiliar)]

"As stingy as ever..."

Come to think of it, Mikami Yu added "Eight Gates" to her strategy list quite a while ago. As a result, now, apart from "Water Wall" which she only got on the last mission and hasn't had a chance to practice properly yet, even "Hatake Sword Technique" has a higher affinity level than her.

It is estimated that the characteristics of "Hatake Sword Technique" will be unlocked first.

There's also the "Phoenix Fire Technique," and the favorability rating is already around 25.

Yu Mikami is quite looking forward to these two techniques.