Chapter 12:This Is Not Ninjutsu, But Kenjutsu

Chapter 12 This Is Not Ninjutsu, But Kenjutsu

Uzumaki Kushina took Natsuo's hand and entered the classroom, leaving all the brats stunned.

Natsuo and Uzumaki Kushina were holding hands and so close that it was obvious the two had become friends.

The two people they hated the most had become allies.

They couldn't beat Uzumaki Kushina, and they couldn't beat Natsuo either.

Now that the Blood Red Pepper and Natsuo had joined forces, how would they regain their standing in the future?

Natsuo paid no attention to the brats, instead focusing on Namikaze Minato.

At this moment, Minato was staring intently at the hands held by Uzumaki Kushina and Natsuo.

Natsuo's eyes narrowed slightly.

Does Minato already like Uzumaki Kushina now?

But this time, Kushina will never be with you!

Kushina blushed and pulled Natsuo to a seat. She was so bold because she wanted to show everyone that Natsuo was her friend.

Masada entered the classroom and began the lesson.

Natsuo adjusted his focus and paid close attention to the class. Although the lessons taught in the Ninja School were very basic, fundamentals were often the most crucial part of learning.

The afternoon passed quickly.

After Masada left, everyone packed their things and prepared to leave.

Kushina, however, looked around as if facing a formidable enemy.

Natsuo asked curiously, "Kushina, what's wrong?"

Kushina replied seriously, "Be careful. Those annoying guys cause trouble for me every day after school!"

Natsuo felt a pang of sympathy for Kushina, who had been admitted to Konoha as a Nine Tails Jinchūriki candidate but was bullied by some ignorant brats.

There are also those Jinchūriki, who, despite their sacrifices for the village, suffer such discrimination instead of being regarded as heroes.

Natsuo took the initiative to walk in front of Kushina and said, "I'll go ahead. If they cause trouble for you, I'll help you beat them up!"

Seeing Natsuo protectively in front of her, Kushina felt warm inside. From today on, she also had a friend.

Natsuo led Kushina out of the Ninja School without any trouble.

Kushina looked perplexed. "They block me every day. What happened today?"

Natsuo smiled and said, "Maybe you've already defeated them, Kushina."

Kushina excitedly waved her fist. "Really? That's great! I'm tired of them. Now I can finally have some peace."

Natsuo took Kushina's hand naturally. "Come on, I'll walk you home."

"Okay!"

Holding Natsuo's hand, Kushina seemed to change. She no longer spoke carelessly and became very quiet.

Along the way, although the villagers looked at Natsuo strangely, no one cursed or ridiculed him in the street.

Natsuo guessed that the news of Sarutobi Hiruzen visiting him at the Ninja Hospital had spread.

Under Kushina's guidance, Natsuo walked her to the entrance of Uzumaki Mito's mansion.

He let go of Kushina's hand and said goodbye, "Kushina, see you tomorrow."

Kushina ran to the door and waved back at him, "See you tomorrow, Natsuo!"

As Kushina jumped into the mansion, Natsuo turned and walked towards his new home. He was in a good mood, and his steps were much lighter.

Inside the mansion, Kushina saw Uzumaki Mito sitting on a chair. Happily, she called out, "Grandma Mito, I'm back!"

Kushina suddenly jumped into Mito's arms.

Mito stroked Kushina's red hair lovingly. "Why are you so happy today? Let me guess, Natsuo was discharged from the hospital and became friends with you, right?"

Kushina shyly buried her head in Mito's arms and mumbled, "Yes."

Mito smiled warmly and said, "Tell Grandma Mito how you became friends."

Kushina eagerly recounted the story to Mito, who listened with growing affection.

"So Natsuo took the initiative. Since you've promised to be friends for life, you must always be good friends."

Kushina nodded firmly. "Yes, I will!"

In the following days, Natsuo and Kushina were almost inseparable, going to and from school together every day.

Their bond grew stronger, and they talked about everything.

Three days later, after walking Kushina back to Mito's mansion, Natsuo headed to the Hokage Building.

Sarutobi Hiruzen had promised to provide the Breath of Thunder to Konoha, and now was the time.

He didn't want Sarutobi Hiruzen to grow impatient.

Natsuo entered the Hokage Building.

As he walked in, he noticed some strange looks directed his way.

Ignoring them, Natsuo proceeded to the door of the Hokage's office on the second floor and knocked. It seemed Hiruzen had already given him prior clearance.

"Please come in."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's voice came from the office.

Natsuo opened the door and stepped inside. Seeing Natsuo, Hiruzen smiled and asked, "Natsuo, are you feeling better?"

Natsuo replied gratefully, "Thanks to you, Lord Hokage, all my injuries have healed."

Hiruzen nodded. "I'm glad to hear that. What brings you here today?"

Natsuo thought to himself, Isn't that obvious? Why else would I come here?

Natsuo took out a scroll and respectfully handed it to Hiruzen. "Lord Hokage, this is the training method for the Ninjutsu Thunder Breath Full Sword Type that I practice. I've recorded it on the scroll for others to learn from."

Hiruzen took the scroll and opened it. The detailed instructions on the techniques were carefully documented.

For instance, for Breath of Thunder, First Form: Thunderclap and Flash, you needed to use Lightning Style Chakra to enhance your legs and arms, while wrapping the thunder attribute chakra around your weapon, and unleash it with a single breath.

Hiruzen asked, "To wrap thunder attribute Chakra around a weapon, does it require a weapon made of Chakra metal?"

Natsuo shook his head. "You only need to change the form of the thunder attribute Chakra to wrap it around the weapon. Of course, if the weapon is made of Chakra metal, it would be much more powerful."

Hiruzen smoked his pipe as he reviewed the scroll.

As he read, Hiruzen became increasingly impressed. This was not just a ninjutsu, but a form of ninjutsu akin to an art.

Some basic characteristics of ninja taijutsu include refining Chakra, activating it without forming seals, and employing physical techniques.

This Thunder Breathing sword technique completely aligned with the characteristics of ninjutsu.

It was a technique worthy of being passed down as a family secret.

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