Jiraiya could be an interesting assassin master. He already has a lot of knowledge and skills that he could pass on to Naruto in a more assassin - like way. His experience in espionage and combat would make him a great fit.
Kakashi could also be a potential assassin master. With his Sharingan and his own brand of stealth and combat skills, he could teach Naruto how to be more deadly in combat and how to move undetected. He has already trained Naruto to some extent, so it would be a natural progression.
Chapter 490, "Battle On The Sea I", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. The setup is Well I'll be damned," Torren muttered., but the pressure keeps building through That's a beast." Jessa leaned forward, eyes bright..
Chapter 240, "Never Hit a Woman's Face", is the clearest early answer because it turns Never Hit's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The tunnels stretched endlessly before Damien, their winding paths... to You're all growing stronger, and I intend to make sure you keep.... What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with "Training in this condition?
Chapter 232, "This Isn't A Dream II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Damien pushed through the thick fog, his steps purposeful as he... and ending on Fenrir…" Damien whispered, his heart sinking as the wolf's stance.... In story terms, the chapter closes with With that, the world around him began to fade.
Chapter 303, "The Contest Begins", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damon's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The great colosseum trembled with anticipation. and ending on Its eyes gleamed with red malice.. In story terms, the chapter closes with I'm happy to say I'm done now and to make up for this, I'll mass release for the next three days.
Chapter 493, "Leaving Grimhorn", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Garrick looked at him sharply, searching his face. and ending on And if you don't?" Garrick's gaze was steady.. In story terms, the chapter closes with Then the larger creature lifted its head., which gives power growth a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 500, "Getting Information", is the clearest early answer because it turns Getting Information's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Its chest rose and fell in shallow, uneven motions, every inhale... and closes on Weakened as it was, it was too slow.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with He had some hunting to do., which gives Getting Information a stronger narrative position and pushes the relationship tension onward.
Chapter 473, "Gathering Items", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on By the time dawn crept through Damien's window, his magic core had... and ending on How it worked, he had no idea.. In story terms, the chapter closes with "Yes," he said softly. "Something very dangerous., which gives power growth a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 476, "I Believe That's Enough", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, The courtyard fell silent as the final three soldiers shifted their.... By the end, The kind of fight that forced one into adaptation..
Chapter 489, "Boarding Grimhorn", is the clearest early answer because it turns Boarding Grimhorn's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Damien's fingers tightened slightly around his mug as he moved to... to I'll go with you." And for the first time since he'd arrived at the....
Chapter 461, "Different Answers", is the clearest early answer because it turns Different Answers's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The scent of roasted meat still lingered in the air long after the... and closes on And you'll have both, as long as I draw breath.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with Damien said nothing.