The next day, on the farm,
"Why did you say you were going to teach us the basic chakra control ability? What are we doing now?" Sasuke, with a dark face, said while planting rice seedlings and trying to suppress his anger.
"Training your patience. If you don't even have the most basic patience, how can you persist in practicing chakra control ability in the future?" Kakashi sat on the side and watched Icha Icha Paradise.
"Is doing this kind of thing really useful?"
Sasuke planted another seedling, and his anger grew stronger. When he practiced with Naruto, the enhancement of his body by elemental power was visible to the naked eye. He knew very well that he had become stronger.
But...
Planting rice seedlings with Kakashi here, he really didn't feel any use. He didn't feel a bit stronger at all. As for the so-called patience, he didn't know what use it was to practice. He just wanted to improve his strength now.
"Maybe... it might be useful?"
Hinata planted rice seedlings while opening her Byakugan to observe the natural energy in the plants and the flowing energy in the soil. Unfortunately, although she could see these, she could not change or influence anything.
"Chakra control ability is a ninja's most basic ability. It is the ability to control details. If you can't calm down and do this little thing, how can you carry out the next training?" Kakashi explained with his head down.
"ability to control details? Does that kind of thing need special training?" Sasuke questioned directly.
"Hehe..."
Kakashi laughed and directly closed Icha Icha Paradise and looked at Sasuke: "How about this, you can try to gather chakra at the bottom of your feet and then stand on the water surface. If you can stand steadily on the water surface, then your chakra control ability is qualified."
Stand on the water surface?
Sasuke thought for a moment, then directly opened his spiritual state, raised one foot, and tried to step on the water surface of the paddy field.
Too much... too little... too hasty... just right
In just three seconds, Sasuke successfully stepped on the water with one foot. He quickly raised his other foot and stepped on the water as well. He proudly looked at Kakashi with a slightly confused expression: "Do I need to practice planting rice seedlings for such a simple thing? Practice patience? Have you never taught a genius?"
On the other side, Hinata also directly opened her spiritual state to step on water. The difficulty of stepping on water dropped dozens of times instantly. She easily stepped on it and looked at Kakashi with a slight frown: "If it's so simple to do, then what were we doing just now..."
Looking at the two of them, Kakashi began to doubt his own values and worldview. Are all children so talented now? No need for basics?
"Forget it, after this task, I will go practice with Naruto. I am too disappointed in you."
Sasuke said with a disgusted face.
"That... Sasuke... Can I also practice with you guys?" Hinata asked courageously.
"Well..."
"Wait!"
Kakashi suddenly shouted. He looked at Sasuke seriously and continued: "This afternoon, I will teach you some methods of using ninjutsu."
"You won't let me do this kind of useless task again, will you?" Sasuke questioned.
"No, it's special ninjutsu guidance."
Kakashi said that now he realized the seriousness of the problem. If he doesn't show Sasuke some skills again, maybe this kid won't take him as a teacher seriously.
"Hmph, then I'll reluctantly trust you one more time.
Sasuke said with a slight frown.
Hinata: I don't want this.
...
On the other side, at the Konoha training ground, Naruto was still undergoing his daily practice. However, he noticed that the surrounding Anbu ninjas seemed to have been called away, and a stranger was rapidly approaching.
He quietly stopped his practice without making a move.
Soon, a man in a black robe arrived in front of him. There was no second chakra of the same origin nearby, and the overall chakra was very natural. This guy didn't seem to be a shadow clone.
"Who are you?"
Naruto asked directly.
"The current Konoha is in the calm before the storm. It won't be long before a shocking storm arrives. If you want to know more, you can follow me," the man in the black robe said in a hoarse voice.
With that, he left directly.
Naruto squinted his eyes, watching the direction in which the man in the black robe left, sensing the departing Anbu. He could probably guess that this was a force different from the Third Hokage, and this force had a significant influence on Konoha.
Let's go and see!
...
"You're quite bold. Aren't you afraid that those Anbu will catch you and report to the Third Hokage?" The man in the black robe asked with a smile.
"Hehe…"
Naruto didn't answer, just chuckled
"Uzumaki Naruto, your life in Konoha hasn't been good. Do you know why?"
"To control the Jinchuriki more conveniently?"
Naruto thought for a moment and said.
"No, if it were just for that, then the Third Hokage's methods would be too low-level. The reason he hates you is because of what happened over a decade ago when Kyuubi attacked Konoha."
"That day, he let his wife Biwako protect your mother, but... after that night, Biwako and your parents both died. Because of your birth, it triggered Kyuubi's disaster, triggered an enemy attack, let his proud successor die tragically, and let his wife who had accompanied him for half his life die as well."
The man in the black robe paused for a moment, turned his head and looked at Naruto with golden vertical pupils, and continued: "Sarutobi Hiruzen has always hated you. If you hadn't been born, would that calamity of the past ever have occurred? Would Biwako have survived? The Fourth Hokage wouldn't have sacrificed himself either. He has always hated you."
"Is that so?"
Naruto squinted his eyes slightly.
What this guy said seemed to be true, but it was very misleading. He said these words most likely for some purpose rather than simply telling me.
"Don't worry. It won't be long before Sarutobi Hiruzen will die. His era has ended. You are Uzumaki Naruto of Konoha. After he dies, you will have your real name," the man in the black robe continued.
"So what's in it for you to tell me all this?" Naruto asked.
"I just hope you won't obstruct it. The wheel of destiny has started to turn. The end of Sarutobi Hiruzen is coming soon. His death will be the most dazzling symbol of a new era," said the man in the black robe before speeding away.
"He sure runs fast."
Naruto just watched him leave without continuing to chase him. He just stood there with his arms crossed over his chest, savoring what he had said.
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