"Uh...no! I didn't!"
Minato became anxious after hearing this and wanted to explain, but finally gave up and chose to accept it calmly.
Indeed, at worst, when Haruto needs help later, he can just go back and help.
Minato is also quite confident in his talent.
This is what he gained from his study over the past month.
"Okay! I'll listen to you! If you need anything in the future, just tell me! I'll do my best to help you!"
Minato assured Haruto immediately.
"Haha! That's right!"
After hearing this, Haruto patted Minato's shoulder happily, then looked at the sky and said, "Okay! It's getting late today, let's practice here first!"
"We'll continue after school tomorrow! Let's go eat first!"
"Good!"
Minato naturally had no objection; he was actually hungry too.
Soon, Haruto took Minato to a barbecue restaurant and had a hearty meal.
When they parted, Haruto took out a scroll from his arms and threw it to Minato, saying: "When you take this back, think about it carefully and try to learn it as soon as possible!"
"If you want to keep up with my training in the future, this is a must. Don't refuse! It can be considered an investment!"
"Let's go!"
After saying that, Haruto waved his hand behind Minato's back and left in a cool manner.
"You...I...see you tomorrow! Haruto!"
Minato took the scroll and glanced at it, then looked up at Haruto who was walking away and wanted to say something, but finally stopped himself, and eventually waved and thanked Haruto with gratitude.
Then, it only took a few minutes to get back home.
After closing the door and entering the bedroom and sitting cross-legged, Minato took out the scroll and carefully opened it.
"Shadow Clone Technique?"
"Why did Haruto-kun give me this jutsu?"
Minato was excited, but also confused.
He knew this ninjutsu, which could create a physical clone. It was a very useful ninjutsu whether used in combat, spying, or providing cover.
But this shouldn't be something he needs to consider and master at his age, right?
"Since Haruto-kun gave it to me, there must be a reason for it. Let me learn it first!"
Minato quickly gathered his thoughts and began to study seriously.
...
The next morning,
Haruto arrived at school on time. After entering the classroom and greeting several classmates along the way, he sat down in a seat in the second to last row. He raised his hand and greeted Minato next to him: "Good morning! Minato!"
"And Shikaku, Inoichi, and Choza, you too!"
Shikaku and the other two sat in front of Haruto and Minato.
"Good morning to you too, Haruto!"
Shikaku and others responded.
Haruto chatted with a few people for a while, then turned to look at Minato beside him and whispered: "How is it? Have you mastered the Shadow Clone Technique?"
Minato listened, smiled bitterly, and shook his head: "How can it be so fast? I just have some clues. Give me another day or two and it should be almost done!"
"But if you want to master it, it will probably take longer;"
"So, now can you tell me why you taught me this jutsu?"
If he doesn't figure it out, he'll feel itchy and will always be thinking about it.
"Huh? Haruto, you actually taught Minato the Shadow Clone Technique?"
At this time, Shikaku and the other two in front also obviously heard this, turned around and couldn't help asking.
After all, although Haruto lowered his voice, he couldn't hide it too much, and they could naturally hear it since they were close.
"Yes!"
Before Haruto could say anything, Minato nodded with a wry smile and said, "I feel like I owe Haruto-kun more and more, and I can't pay it back!"
"Huh?"
Shikaku and the other two were a little surprised when they heard this. Shikaku looked at Haruto and said, "You are really generous! I heard that you two walked together after school these days. You wouldn't..."
Seeing Shikaku and the other two showing Eight Trigrams meaningful looks, Haruto and Minato's faces darkened.
Haruto explained speechlessly: "Shikaku, your thoughts are a bit unhealthy!"
"We're just going to practice together after school!"
"After all, there are too few things to learn in school, and the improvement of one's strength is very limited;"
"If I don't practice more, I guess my strength won't improve much by the time I graduate!"
"The ninja world is not peaceful. While you are still young and have time, you should work harder to improve your strength!"
At this point, Haruto patted Minato's shoulder and said, "I am very optimistic about Minato's talent, but he is just a commoner, and even an orphan. He doesn't even master the basic body-building techniques, let alone ninjutsu!"
"So, it's normal to make some investments in him in advance, right?"
After hearing this, Shikaku and the others couldn't help but look at Minato.
Minato nodded in affirmation and said gratefully, "Right! I'm very grateful that Haruto-kun thinks so highly of me!"
"I see~"
Shikaku nodded in understanding and gave Haruto a thumbs up: "Great! Good vision!"
"But we are still so young, is it necessary to think so far ahead? It seems very troublesome!"
Looking at the lazy-looking Shikaku, Haruto couldn't help but twitch his eyes slightly and complained: "Your Nara family is really lazy from the same line!"
"They are all extremely smart but they all look lazy and incompetent. Is this really a good thing?"
"The ninja world is far from a time of long-term peace. It is the best choice to work hard to improve your strength as soon as possible;"
"I don't want to wait until I need to use my strength, only to be unable to protect myself and my family and friends because I don't have enough strength, and end up regretting it for the rest of my life."
"Well...."
When Shikaku and others heard this, they were stunned. They didn't know why, but they were deeply touched. Their laziness gradually subsided, and they were no longer lazy and relaxed as before.
They all fell into deep thought.
Obviously, they couldn't help but think of their deceased relatives.
Minato stopped talking, thinking of his parents;
Although the parents of Shikaku, Inoichi, Choza, and others are still alive, some of their close relatives have died in battle over the years.
"Ah...."
After a while, Shikaku came back to his senses from his deep thoughts and memories. He pinched his eyebrows with his hands, looked at Haruto with a headache and helplessness, and complained: "You are really a mature and troublesome guy!"
"I kind of regret talking to you today!"
"After hearing what you said, how can I live my life with a clear conscience?"
Although he had only heard the word "salted fish" a few times from Haruto's mouth, he was already able to use it skillfully.
He felt that this description was very appropriate for him and many people in the Nara family.
Such a vivid image.
"Yes!"
Inoichi, Choza, and even Minato nodded helplessly.
...
At this time, in the Hokage's office, the Third Hokage was watching and hearing the conversation between Haruto and others through the crystal ball.
He stroked his beard and nodded with satisfaction: "This kid is unexpectedly mature and stable, and he is more forward-looking in considering things!"
"No wonder you talked about that dream!"
"Don't you want to regret because of your lack of strength? Do you want to protect yourself and your family and friends?"
"What a gentle child!"
"Tsunade, what do you think?"
The Third Hokage said, looking up at Tsunade in front of him.
At this moment, Tsunade was actually lost in memories because of Haruto's words.
"Tsk!"
Her thoughts were interrupted by the Third Hokage. She immediately crossed her arms subconsciously and curled her lips in disdain: "What do you mean? He's just a 5-year-old kid!"
"So, you called me over here so early in the morning just to let me watch this little brat talk nonsense?
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