As soon as Kai Mitarashi stepped into the Hokage's office, he felt several pairs of eyes fixed on him. Upon closer inspection, he couldn't help but be slightly taken aback.
The Third Hokage, Sakumo Hatake, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and his uncle Shishio Mitarashi—almost all of Konoha's top-tier combat power—had gathered here.
With just these few individuals, their combined strength would be enough to annihilate any country outside the Five Great Nations.
"Lord Third Hokage, Mitarashi Kai has been brought here," reported the ANBU ninja with a cat mask. He knelt on one knee before the Third Hokage and vanished in a flash after delivering his message.
"Kai, congratulations on breaking the record for the youngest graduate of Konoha's Ninja Academy," said the Third Hokage with a smile as he looked at Kai.
Kai glanced at Shishio Mitarashi, who stood quietly to the side, seemingly uninterested in speaking. Realizing that the Third Hokage must have something important to discuss with him, Kai smiled and replied, "Lord Third Hokage, I'm just a kid. If there's something you want to say, please be direct."
"Uh..."
The smile on the Third Hokage's face froze noticeably. What do you mean you're just a kid and I should be direct? I barely opened my mouth, and you've already seen through me? Does this little fox have to be so sly?
"Ahem, Kai, I just wanted to ask—what jutsu did you use to defeat your opponent during the final graduation exam?" The Third Hokage adjusted his mindset and asked.
"Jutsu, of course," Kai replied matter-of-factly.
"..."
The Third Hokage's expression instantly turned as stiff as someone suffering from constipation. Internally, he was roaring, Of course I know it was jutsu! What I want to know is—what kind of jutsu, exactly?!
"Hahaha! Well done, kid! This is the first time I've seen the old man so flustered. Hahaha, not bad at all!" Jiraiya laughed heartily and without restraint from the side.
"Kai, answer Lord Third Hokage's question properly. He's asking what specific jutsu you used," Shishio Mitarashi intervened, unable to hold back any longer.
"Oh, I see! Lord Third Hokage, you should've been clearer," Kai said innocently.
"The jutsu I used was one I developed myself. I call it—Rasengan!" Kai declared righteously, showing no trace of guilt for being a plagiarist.
However, in this world, Minato Namikaze had yet to invent the Rasengan, so Kai indeed had the right to claim it as his own.
"Is that so? Would you mind demonstrating it for us?" the Third Hokage asked.
"Of course, no problem."
Without hesitation, Kai extended his right hand, gradually gathering chakra in his palm until it formed a pale blue sphere. The sight instantly drew everyone's attention.
Staring at the pale blue chakra sphere in Kai's hand, the Third Hokage finally spoke after a long pause, his voice filled with astonishment:
"Gathering chakra in the palm and making it rotate rapidly in multiple directions creates extreme compression. Such a concentrated chakra sphere would undoubtedly have an impact equivalent to an A-rank jutsu upon release. If the target is hit, it won't just suffer surface damage—the internal destruction would be catastrophic! Additionally, this is a jutsu that requires no hand seals, making it far more effective in combat than ordinary A-rank jutsu."
As expected of a man known as the "Professor" in the ninja world, the Third Hokage had quickly deduced the principles and advantages of the Rasengan just by observing it.
But understanding the mechanics was one thing; mastering them to create the Rasengan was an entirely different matter. If it were that simple, Minato Namikaze wouldn't have spent three years developing the jutsu.
"Would you be willing to contribute this jutsu to the village? Of course, the village will provide you with appropriate compensation. What do you think?" the Third Hokage asked after some thought.
He refrained from directly demanding the technique, especially with Shishio Mitarashi standing beside him. Even if the Rasengan hadn't been developed by Kai but by another ninja, the Third Hokage wouldn't dare to forcefully claim it.
After all, Konoha was a village with numerous clans and secret techniques. If the Third Hokage dared to forcibly take a secret technique from one ninja, it could incite resistance from all the clans. No one would want to risk being next in line.
"No problem, but I hope to receive compensation in the form of a jutsu I like," Kai agreed without hesitation.
Even if he didn't hand over the training method for the Rasengan, Minato Namikaze would likely develop it in a couple of years. Why not take this opportunity to exchange it with the Third Hokage and earn some goodwill?
"Haha, of course."
Seeing Kai agree so readily, the Third Hokage smiled as well. He walked over to a cabinet, retrieved a book covered in sealing tags, and placed it on the table. "This is the village's Scroll of Seals, which contains all the A-rank and above jutsu of the village. You may choose one from it. Is that acceptable?"
"Lord Third Hokage, that's not appropriate. Kai has only just graduated from the Ninja Academy and doesn't have the qualifications to view the Scroll of Seals," Shishio Mitarashi objected, trying to stop him.
Before Shishio Mitarashi could finish, Kai interrupted, "Uncle Shishio, didn't you see that Lord Third Hokage already agreed? Seriously." With that, he began flipping through the Scroll of Seals on his own.
Looking at the various jutsu listed in the Scroll of Seals, Kai couldn't help but gulp repeatedly. Each one was incredibly tempting.
Flying Thunder God Technique!
No need to elaborate—it was the mysterious space-time jutsu that earned Minato Namikaze the title of "Yellow Flash." Its three stages combined offense and defense perfectly.
Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence!
The S-rank jutsu that allowed the First Hokage to dominate the ninja world. Incredibly powerful, it held immense allure for Kai, who possessed Asura's bloodline and a high likelihood of awakening Wood Release.
Impure World Reincarnation!
Imagine Orochimaru's massive army of reanimated shinobi during the Fourth Great Ninja War. Given enough time, Kai believed he could recreate such a scene during the Third Great Ninja War.
However, these jutsu were far too sensitive. Without sufficient strength to protect himself, Kai wouldn't dare to touch them recklessly. The only feasible choice was the Flying Thunder God Technique, but he wasn't sure if he had the talent for space-time jutsu. Wasting this opportunity would be unwise.
Just then, a particular jutsu caught Kai's eye, causing his pupils to contract and his breathing to quicken.
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