Naruto: People are in Konoha, the system arrived 20 years earlier Chapter 029

The practical exam concluded successfully, and Hayato once again embarked on his familiar and beloved cultivation journey, day after day, diligently and unceasingly, like an unwavering seeker of truth.

On a misty morning, golden sunlight spilled across the tranquil lake, shimmering like countless stars dancing on the water, breathtakingly beautiful.

Hayato and Minato stood side by side, each clutching a rubber ball, their crucial tools for exploring the mysteries of the Rasengan.

After the previous stage of arduous training, they had successfully mastered the technique of condensing chakra to burst water balloons, marking not only a solid first step but also laying a firm foundation for their subsequent cultivation.

As they focused intently on their training, a figure quietly appeared on a tree trunk not far away.

It was Jiraiya, his wild, untamed white hair fluttering in the wind, like an otherworldly sage.

With his arms crossed over his chest, his gaze deep and sharp, he silently observed them, as if evaluating their training progress.

With the crisp sound of wooden clogs hitting the ground, Jiraiya slowly walked towards them, each step calm and unhurried, exuding the demeanor of a master.

“Jiraiya-sensei!” Minato recognized Jiraiya at a glance and exclaimed with surprise.

Hayato also stopped his movements and turned to look at the legendary ninja, his eyes sparkling with admiration and curiosity.

Jiraiya smiled and walked over to them, first exchanging a few pleasantries with Minato, then his gaze fell on Hayato, noticing the Uchiha clan crest on his sleeve.

‘A Uchiha kid?’

Minato put away his rubber ball and walked over to Jiraiya.

“Jiraiya-sensei, is there something you need me for?”

Jiraiya nodded slightly, then gestured with his chin towards Hayato.

Seeing this, Minato quickly introduced, “Jiraiya-sensei, this is Hayato, my friend. We were just developing that ninjutsu together.”

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya raised an eyebrow, squatted down, and spoke to Hayato with an equal and friendly demeanor: “Hello, Hayato.”

Hayato politely replied, “Hello, Jiraiya-sensei.”

Without much small talk, Jiraiya turned to inquire about their training progress.

“By the way, you just said you were developing that ninjutsu. How’s the progress?”

“I think we’ve found the right direction,” Minato said excitedly.

Minato excitedly shared their results.

Jiraiya listened, stroking his chin, lost in thought.

With his understanding of ninjutsu, after reassembling it in his mind,

He clenched his right fist and slammed it into his left palm, looking at Minato with approval.

“Don’t tell me, Minato, you really are a genius. This is definitely a very powerful ninjutsu.”

Hearing Jiraiya praise him, Minato was a bit shy, but he didn’t take all the credit.

“Actually, these were all ideas that Hayato and I discussed together. In fact, Hayato’s opinion played a crucial role in this matter.”

Hearing Minato say this, Jiraiya looked at Hayato in surprise, not expecting him to be the one leading.

He had originally thought Hayato was learning ninjutsu from Minato, but he didn’t expect them to be researching together.

“Kid, you’re very excellent.”

To Jiraiya’s praise, Hayato simply responded neither humbly nor arrogantly, “You flatter me.”

“So, you’re currently stuck at the power stage, right?” After a moment, Jiraiya offered his insights and suggestions.

These valuable experiences seemed to open a new world for Hayato and Minato.

It must be said that Jiraiya was an excellent teacher, with a thorough understanding of ninjutsu knowledge.

Upon hearing this, the two felt as if they had found a treasure, exchanged smiles, and their hearts were filled with a desire to practice.

However, Jiraiya timely reminded Minato: “Minato, training is important, but missions cannot be neglected either. There’s an urgent mission that requires you to complete it now.”

Although Minato was unwilling, he knew the urgency of the mission.

But he could try it on the way.

He put away his rubber ball, walked over to Hayato, and bade him farewell.

“Hayato, I have to go. You can try it yourself, and we’ll discuss it later.”

Hayato understood this. It wasn’t as if Minato was always training with him; when there were missions, Minato had to attend to his own.

After all, he had to support himself with mission rewards.

Jiraiya waved his hand and said goodbye to Hayato.

“See you next time, Hayato!”

Hayato first politely bid farewell to the two, then refocused his attention on the rubber ball in his hand.

He used the method Jiraiya taught him to try and break through the bottleneck of the second stage.

It must be said that Hayato had high talent, coupled with Jiraiya’s more systematic explanation.

The second stage, which had been stuck for two days, finally had a breakthrough.

After three more attempts, when he successfully destroyed the rubber ball in his hand, his face was filled with indescribable joy, as if the whole world was cheering for him.

“Success!” Hayato exclaimed excitedly.

Next was the final stage. Just as Hayato was about to begin the training for the final maintenance stage,

A flash of inspiration struck him, and the idea of improving the Rasengan came to him.

Before, he had been stuck in a fixed mindset, believing that the Rasengan training only had three stages.

Was it possible to improve it further?

He looked at the shattered rubber ball scattered on the ground.

First, it was a balloon with liquid inside, then a tougher rubber ball with gas inside.

Why not add a solid sphere for the last step?

Liquid, gas, solid, three forms?

Anyway, the last stage was all about maintenance. Adding some new stages shouldn’t hurt, right?

Perhaps there would be unexpected results.

So, he hurried to the Konoha shop district and selected two suitable sand balls as training materials.

Upon returning to the lake, he began repeated attempts and adjustments. Each attempt was full of challenges and unknowns, but he never gave up his pursuit of perfection.

In a blink of an eye, the morning hours quietly slipped away.

Hayato began to ponder the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Although he didn’t know much about this ninjutsu, he knew it was one of his most difficult subjects at the moment.

With tenacious perseverance, he pushed forward step by step, like a fearless warrior climbing a treacherous mountain.

A week passed in the blink of an eye, and Hayato remained steadfast on his training path, like an unyielding warrior.

Not far away, Minato and Kushina walked slowly towards him.

As they got closer, Minato quickened his pace, rushing to Hayato’s side, his face full of excitement.

“Hayato, I’ve succeeded with that move!” His words were full of the desire to share his joy.

Upon hearing this, Hayato stopped his training and asked curiously, “Is it the new ninjutsu? Or the Flying Thunder God?”

Minato didn’t answer directly but extended his right hand, gripping his right wrist with his left hand.

Soon, a blue-white swirling orb, like a typhoon eye, shone between his hands, like a dazzling pearl in the night sky.

“It’s this!”

Kushina, standing nearby, was also surprised. “This is a Ninjutsu without hand seals! Minato, you’re amazing!”

Seeing this, Hayato couldn’t help but feel genuinely happy for Minato’s achievement.

He knew that in the original timeline, it would take Minato three years to complete this ninjutsu.

Now, with his involvement and intervention, Minato had achieved such astonishing results in just three months.

This was not only Minato’s pride but also a testament to their combined efforts.

Their friendship and cooperation shone brightly like this dazzling pearl, illuminating each other’s path forward.