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"So, your sensei and I have come up with another idea for you. Well, technically it was previously discussed—a plan where you guys will now focus on a specialization for at least two years. You can select any specialization, and the village will provide all the resources for your learning. So, do you guys have any specialization you want?" Hiruzen asked, expecting them to ask for some time to think about it, but...
"Yes, Lord Hokage, I want to specialize in sensing and tracking techniques. But since my clan specializes in this, I want to go with a ninjutsu specialization," Ryota said after some time.
Hiruzen was impressed by this. It was a nice decision since Ryota was from the Inuzuka clan. He would undoubtedly learn about his clan's technique, which is one of the best in sensing and tracking.
Other clans famous for this are the Hyuga and Uchiha clans.
And since Ryota couldn't learn their techniques because he didn't have their dojutsu, there was very little the village could provide him that he didn't already have if he wanted to learn sensing and tracking techniques.
But since Ryota chose ninjutsu, the village could help him in a much better way by providing experienced teachers and techniques. Choosing ninjutsu was the best choice.
Hiruzen smiled and said, "Good, I will arrange everything for you. You can come back here after two days to receive all the details."
"Thank you, Lord Hokage," Ryota said, bowing slightly.
After nodding his head, Hiruzen looked toward Yomi and asked, "So, Yomi, do you also have something planned in your mind about specialization?"
"Yes, Grandpa, but first I want to confirm something. By chance, will we three have to do missions as a team or with someone else in the future?"
"Yes, my child. When you reach the level of chunin, you will have to do many missions with various other people to gain experience. When you are promoted to jonin, there may be many missions where you will have to go alone," Hiruzen answered Yomi's question with elderly patience.
"Then I also want to learn sensing and tracking techniques."
"Can you tell me the reason for this?" Hiruzen asked with an amused smile. It was beneficial to have at least basic sensing techniques, but he wanted to know Yomi's reason for choosing this specialization.
"Grandpa, when we were coming back from the mission, Kaida told us that we were able to complete it safely because Ryota was able to sense the ninjas beforehand. So, according to him, we would have been in serious trouble if Ryota hadn't sensed the enemy ninja.
That's when it came to my mind: 'What will happen when I'm in a similar position but don't have someone as good as Ryota in sensing and tracking techniques?' That's why I want to learn this."
"Very good. Even though you can't learn the same techniques as Ryota, you can still become a very good sensor ninja, maybe even better than Ryota if you put enough practice into it. You will have to come here after three days, as making arrangements for you may take some time."
"Thank you, Grandpa."
In a good mood, Hiruzen turned toward Kaida and asked, "Do you also want to learn sensing and tracking techniques, Kaida?"
"No, Grandpa. I know that sensing and tracking techniques are extremely important and beneficial for a ninja, but I've seen Yukihiro-sensei using this technique and also read about it in the library. I realized I could learn it myself with enough practice.
The specialization I want to pursue is something I'm sure I can't learn without help."
"Oh? What is that?" Hiruzen asked, thinking Kaida might ask to master his Sharingan like an Uchiha.
"I want to learn medical ninjutsu, Grandpa."
"What? Are you sure? You have such great potential to become a powerful ninja. Why do you want to be a medical ninja?" Hiruzen asked in a slightly raised voice.
"That's what I thought when I first heard about it," Yukihiro said, shaking his head.
"Umm, Grandpa, I think you're misunderstanding something. I don't want to be a medical ninja; I just want to learn some medical ninjutsu. Also, you can't say one can't be a powerful ninja if they are a medical ninja. After all, we have Lady Tsunade—she is both."
This logic was something Hiruzen and Yukihiro couldn't deny. Also, learning medical jutsu would help Kaida improve his chakra control, which would ultimately benefit him in the future.
Kaida was less than nine years old, so he had plenty of time to try different things and choose what was best for him.
"Hah! Now, this will be difficult. I can't provide you with a personal teacher like these two. You will have to go to the village hospital to learn. Also, the medical ninjas there are a little angry because after Tsunade left, their workload increased by more than two-fold, so you will have to be on your best behavior at all times.
Also, they may refuse to teach you if you're untalented in this field," Hiruzen said.