Since Minato Namikaze really didn't have much to offer in terms of guidance, he proposed teaching Naruto Uzumaki the [Rasengan], the [Flying Thunder God Technique], and the [Summoning Contract from Mount Myoboku].
Truth be told, Minato felt somewhat uncomfortable about this. After all, Naruto was his own son, yet he was learning techniques not passed down by his father.
At first, when Minato learned that Naruto had been studying Chinya's Wind-Style Sword Techniques, he'd felt a slight pang of jealousy.
Minato clearly understood how, since Kushina Uzumaki's childhood ordeal, Chinya had looked down upon him and even treated him with contempt.
In the following wars, Chinya had constantly overshadowed him. Without Chinya's personal circumstances and the strong recommendation of Hiruzen Sarutobi, Minato would never have become the Fourth Hokage.
One could say Minato and Chinya were like fire and water—simply incompatible.
Now his own son was cultivating techniques inherited from Chinya instead of those from his own father. Though Minato never showed it outwardly, he definitely felt uneasy inside.
The reason Minato hadn't previously suggested teaching his techniques to Naruto was because Naruto alone mastering the Wind-Style Sword Techniques and Eight Gates had already exhausted him greatly. That was why Minato had planned to wait. He wanted Naruto to fully master the Wind-Style Sword Techniques first before teaching him his own techniques.
But now Minato couldn't afford to wait any longer.
Recently, Minato had clearly sensed how Naruto had begun speaking less and less with him until eventually, they ran out of things to talk about.
After all, although they were father and son, twelve years had passed without meeting, and since Naruto's birth, he'd never seen his father once. Such unfamiliarity could not simply vanish overnight.
Therefore, hoping to bridge the gap between them, Minato decided to offer to teach Naruto his signature ninjutsu.
However, since Naruto had never witnessed these techniques mentioned by Minato firsthand and currently lacked extra energy to spare for training other techniques, he intended to refuse.
"Sorry, Dad, but I probably don't have time to learn any additional techniques right now. Maybe after I've mastered all the Wind-Style Sword Techniques, you can teach me?"
Beside them, Shikaku barely managed to keep himself upright.
These three techniques of Minato's were all extremely powerful. Anyone else would eagerly jump at the opportunity to learn them.
Shikaku couldn't help but remind Naruto, "Naruto, Minato was called the Yellow Flash precisely because of the [Flying Thunder God Technique]—even causing Iwa ninja to issue orders that if anyone encountered Konoha's 'Yellow Flash' during missions, they could immediately withdraw without penalty for mission failure.
Furthermore, the [Summoning Contract from Mount Myoboku] is also an incredibly powerful technique. Mount Myoboku is known as one of the Three Sacred Lands, renowned for its heritage.
And the [Rasengan] itself is an incredibly powerful [Seal-less Jutsu] created by Minato. Learning even just one of these would significantly enhance your abilities."
Naruto still didn't get it. Hearing such praise from Shikaku, he asked, "Is it really that impressive?"
Smiling gently, Minato replied, "You'll understand once I show you."
"Minato Namikaze quickly formed a Rasengan in his palm. 'The Rasengan was inspired by the Tailed Beast Ball. By focusing chakra into your hand and compressing it into an irregularly swirling sphere, you create a palm-sized ball of neutral chakra.
Actually, I originally created the Rasengan for your mother. It was meant to help Uzumaki Miyuki fully utilize the immense chakra within her body, as a protective ninjutsu for her.'"
Minato pressed the Rasengan against a tree trunk.
The colossal tree was instantly pierced by the Rasengan, leaving a gaping hole as the entire trunk shattered upon impact.
Naruto Uzumaki looked slightly surprised. A seal-less technique? Its power seemed quite impressive.
"[Flying Thunder God Technique]..."
Minato took out a Flying Thunder God Kunai and threw it into the distance, then instantly appeared at its location.
Naruto's pupils constricted.
He hadn't seen any movement at all—it resembled teleportation without visible motion trails.
Minato explained, "[Flying Thunder God Technique] is a space-time ninjutsu developed by Tobirama Senju, the Second Hokage. By imprinting your chakra signature onto ninja tools—in this case, the Flying Thunder God Technical Formation—you can instantly relocate to any previously marked position."
Naruto felt astonished internally—so it really was teleportation.
Minato continued, "As for the Mount Myoboku summoning contract technique, I won't demonstrate it now since my chakra reserves haven't fully recovered yet.
Mount Myoboku is a sacred training ground renowned alongside Ryuchi Cave and Shikkotsu Forest. It's inhabited by many toads with various specializations—some are skilled in ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu, while others even excel at sealing techniques.
Moreover, by undergoing training at such a sacred place, one can master Sage Mode and wield Sage Art. Sage Art significantly enhances the power of one's ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu."
Naruto stood there wide-eyed, completely taken aback.
Previously, lacking firsthand understanding, he hadn't given much thought to these abilities and wanted to focus first on learning Wind Breathing All Sword Techniques and Eight Gates. However, after watching Minato's demonstration, he got hooked and couldn't wait to start learning.
Because of the uncertainty ahead, Naruto clearly understood that sooner or later he and Minato would stand on opposing sides. Whether he could ultimately master these skills didn't matter right now—he just needed to remember what he learned.
Looking up at Minato with admiration, Naruto said excitedly, "That's awesome! Dad, I want to learn!"
Smiling gently, Minato replied, "Of course, I'll teach you everything thoroughly. But we'll start tomorrow. When it comes to training, trying to do everything at once gets you nowhere—focus on one thing at a time without neglecting your current Wind-Style Sword Techniques training."
Naruto nodded and agreed, "Yeah, I understand."
Naruto never shied away from sweat and toil. For him, becoming stronger by any means possible was necessary to protect Uzumaki Miyuki.
Minato sat beside Naruto, looking at his sweat-covered son, and asked, "Naruto, this must be very tiring for you?"
Thinking Minato was referring to the physical exhaustion from training, Naruto shook his head and replied, "Not really. I'm nowhere near my limit yet."
Minato Namikaze looked at Naruto Uzumaki with a pained expression.
"What I meant was... those years must've been really rough on you. Without me and Miyuki by your side, everyone around you misunderstood you. You had to live completely alone..."
Naruto Uzumaki remained silent for a moment before replying.
"It was definitely hard. Back then, I didn't get anything. I couldn't understand why everyone hated me so much. But now that I know I'm the son of The Fourth Hokage (Village Leader), it doesn't feel so bad anymore."
Looking up at Minato Namikaze with bright eyes, Naruto Uzumaki grinned widely.
"Because, in a way, I'm protecting the village too, right Dad?"
Minato Namikaze reached out and ruffled Naruto Uzumaki's hair.
"Yeah... you're truly a hero, Naruto Uzumaki."
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