Training Taijutsu?

"It's so weird!"

Naruto sat atop the Fourth Hokage's rock, looking down at Konoha Village with a mix of frustration and confusion. He'd been searching for a whole week but couldn't find Guy—always a fixture at the school gate, but now mysteriously absent.

He swayed on his feet, propped his chin up with one hand, and gazed over the village below. The view was impressive: children playing, vendors shouting, and the distant smoke from cooking stoves created a scene full of life.

Naruto sighed, "What a peaceful scene…"

Yet, he knew this peace was fleeting. In a few years, Konoha would face Nagato, the so-called "Rice Carrying Master" of the ninja world, and the village would experience profound suffering. The thought of future turmoil weighed on him. Despite his increased strength compared to his past self, he knew that with threats like Payne, Uchiha Tendan, and the Ōtsutsuki clan looming, he couldn't afford to be unprepared.

"Where on earth did that uncle go?!" Naruto gritted his teeth, feeling impatient and bored after finishing his training. His stroll through Konoha was supposed to be relaxing, but instead, he found himself increasingly frustrated.

With a sudden burst of energy, Naruto leaped from the Hokage Rock, shouting, "Wuhu——"

The Third Hokage, watching from his office, nearly lost his beard in shock. "This kid is only six years old!!" The Hokage Rock was a hundred meters high! Though Naruto had mastered chakra, he was still just a child. To see him leap off the rock without hesitation was alarming.

The Third Hokage sighed, worried about the potential for disaster. "Kakashi didn't even pull off stunts like this when he graduated early!" The Hokage felt a growing dread about what might happen if Naruto continued this reckless behavior.

Bang——

A loud thud followed by a cloud of dust marked Naruto's landing. He emerged, limping and wincing in pain. "Hiss-- It hurts..." In his distraction, Naruto had forgotten he wasn't in the sealed space. The impact made him feel as though his bones had shattered.

Despite the pain, Naruto's enhanced Uzumaki and Nine-Tails chakra meant he wasn't seriously injured. He grumbled as Kurama started to taunt him.

"You're such a weakling!" Kurama sneered. "If it weren't for me, you'd have fallen to your death!"

Naruto couldn't muster any retort, feeling irked that Kurama was mocking him when he was in pain. "Why does this big fox never show any gratitude?" Naruto thought bitterly, dragging his injured body through the streets.

As he walked, he noticed his pain subsiding faster than expected. He couldn't help but marvel at his resilience. "If this had been in my past life, I'd have been a mess after such a fall."

"Naruto?" Kakashi, emerging from a bookstore, spotted him and approached with concern. Seeing Naruto limping, Kakashi was taken aback.

"What happened to you?" Kakashi asked, wide-eyed.

"It's okay, Uncle White Hair... I just fell off Hokage Rock. I'll be fine soon," Naruto answered nonchalantly.

Kakashi: ?

Fallen from Hokage Rock!? Kakashi was stunned. How could a child survive such a fall? Even a seasoned ninja would need a hospital visit. He looked at Naruto, trying to comprehend the situation. The child's nonchalant attitude and resilience were bewildering.

Kakashi couldn't help but think back to his own experiences. "What kind of child did the Fourth Hokage raise?"

As Naruto started to leave, he recalled that Kakashi had expertise in physical techniques, possibly including the Eight Gates Dunjia. Naruto wanted to ask Kakashi to demonstrate it, but directly requesting such a thing seemed inappropriate.

After some thought, Naruto glanced up at Kakashi and asked, "Uncle White Hair, can you help me practice some physical skills?"

Kakashi, squatting in front of Naruto, began to lecture. "When asking for advice, remember to be polite."

Kakashi had been instructed not to encourage Naruto's focus on Taijutsu, and he initially planned to refuse. However, seeing Naruto's earnestness and considering he was the Hokage's child, Kakashi relented. Besides, he wasn't Guy; he could provide guidance without leading Naruto astray.

"But you didn't even tell me your name," Kakashi said, slightly embarrassed.

Naruto scratched his head, looking sheepish. "Oh, right..."

"Kakashi, Hatake Kakashi," Kakashi introduced, correcting Naruto. "And don't call me Uncle White Hair. Also... are you sure you don't need to go to the hospital?"

Kakashi genuinely worried about Naruto's well-being. A child with such a disposition to train immediately after a fall was concerning.

"Of course, it's okay! Uncle Kakashi! Let's start now!" Naruto eagerly replied.

Once Kakashi agreed, Naruto demonstrated his recovery with a few jumps and then opened a space door. A cocoon of purple light appeared, catching Kakashi's attention. He adjusted his forehead protector and activated his Sharingan to examine the glowing portal.

Kakashi's memories stirred with thoughts of the Fourth Hokage's legacy and the rare time-space jutsu. "Is this...?" Kakashi mused, nostalgia and concern evident on his face.

"Come on, Uncle Kakashi!" Naruto urged, tugging at Kakashi's sleeve and pulling him toward the space door.

Kakashi was stunned by Naruto's strength and persistence but followed him, feeling both amazement and a growing sense of responsibility. How did this child become so strong and determined?