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To be safe, Naruto called for Yamato from the Anbu.
First, Yamato could use Wood Style to help suppress the Nine-Tails' chakra, and second, he could create waterfalls for Naruto's training.
However, the Fourth Hokage's seal was still strong at this time, and the Nine-Tails' chakra couldn't freely influence Naruto.
With Yamato's help, Naruto could use many shadow clones with ease, and combined with his natural talent, he quickly mastered Wind Release's nature transformation.
Then, Jiraiya had to leave again, and Kakashi took over Naruto's training.
However, Kakashi wasn't proficient in Wind Release either, so at this stage, Naruto had to explore independently.
Naruto first tried using two shadow clones to maintain the Rasengan while incorporating the wind element, but it eventually exploded due to the difficulty in keeping it stable.
With no other options, Naruto had to use three shadow clones, each handling different parts of the process, stabilizing the chakra control.
With this, he created a very stable and fast-rotating Rasengan, accompanied by a high-pitched sound—the prototype of the Rasenshuriken was born.
Seeing how quickly Naruto managed to stabilize the jutsu, Kakashi decided to test its power.
He said, "It seems your jutsu has made significant progress. Let's test if the theory is correct." Kakashi then formed a Rasengan of his own.
With his Sharingan, Kakashi lived up to his title as the Copy Ninja, even being able to replicate the Rasengan, which surprised Naruto a little, as it was the first time he had seen Kakashi use it.
Kakashi said, "We'll clash our Rasengans. If your jutsu is close to completion, mine won't stand a chance."
Naruto and Kakashi charged at each other, and when their Rasengans collided, Naruto tore through Kakashi's with overwhelming force.
Not only that, Kakashi's hand was injured in the process, despite Naruto intentionally holding back his chakra.
As Kakashi looked at Naruto's back, through the white cloak Naruto wore, he seemed to see the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze.
Though this extremely difficult jutsu was developed by the Fourth Hokage, Naruto completed it.
For now, Naruto couldn't unleash its full power, but it was only a matter of time before he could.
The jutsu's power would gradually reach its peak by continually honing it.
However, unlike before, this jutsu required a large amount of chakra, and Naruto couldn't use shadow clones to train it. He had to practice slowly.
Fortunately, Naruto's natural talent shone through, and as his chakra control became more refined, the jutsu's power increased.
Kakashi was increasingly astonished. By the time Naruto had mastered about fifty percent of it, even he was frightened by its sheer power.
However, Naruto also noticed that his hand had suffered some damage, which was healing very slowly, confirming that the jutsu had harmed him at the cellular level. For now, he couldn't use it too many times.
Naruto told Kakashi, "The new jutsu has reached this power level. It can pretty much ensure a one-hit kill."
"I think this is as far as we should take this training." Yamato nodded in agreement, signaling the end of this particular training session.
Next, Naruto wanted to visit a place. Using a summoning toad to relay a message, Naruto informed Jiraiya, and they agreed to meet at Mount Myoboku.
Naruto had always wanted to visit Mount Myoboku, but he never had the chance due to time constraints.
Using the reverse summoning technique, Naruto and Jiraiya arrived at Mount Myoboku almost simultaneously.
Jiraiya's first words to Naruto were, "The hot springs here are mixed baths, you know! You interrupted my research!"
Naruto was speechless, though by now, he was used to it.
Jiraiya suddenly remembered and asked, "By the way, how's your new jutsu coming along? Is it complete?"
Naruto replied, "The new jutsu is done. Even though I've only mastered about fifty percent, the power is already far beyond the original Rasengan."
Jiraiya hurriedly said, "Then why didn't you finish it before coming here? Did something go wrong that you need my help with?"
Naruto sighed and explained, "There's a problem, but even you can't help. The jutsu's power is too great, causing serious damage to my hands."
"If I use it too much, I might cripple myself, and it consumes a huge amount of chakra. Right now, I can only use it about four times consecutively."
Jiraiya fell silent. This kind of problem wasn't something he could solve.
A booming voice shouted, "You're getting bolder, ignoring me like this! I'll crush you!"
The voice was so loud that Naruto and Jiraiya immediately covered their ears, but even then, they could still feel the intense vibrations and strong air currents.
Chakra flared from their bodies as they barely managed to withstand it. When they looked up, they saw it was Gamabunta.
Jiraiya quickly walked over, laughing, "Oh, Gamabunta! Sorry, sorry! I was so focused on Naruto that I didn't notice you. My bad!"
Gamabunta replied, "Focused on Naruto? I think you're more interested in those sexy girls! Don't think I didn't hear what you said when you arrived."
Jiraiya waved his hands frantically, backing away. Naruto found the situation amusing but was also captivated by the sights of Mount Myoboku, a place he was visiting for the first time.
Despite being inhabited by toads, its landscape vastly differed from human settlements, displaying a unique and magical beauty.
Naruto leaped to a high vantage point to better view Mount Myoboku.
The area was vast, untouched by human activity, and truly resembled a mystical realm.
Where there are mystical realms, there are sages.
In theory, sages are masters of Sage Jutsu, which was the main reason Naruto had come to Mount Myoboku.
Not only that, but he was also curious about another individual—Gamamaru, the Toad Sage- who said he would be able to foresee the future.
From what Naruto knew, Gamamaru had existed since the time of the Sage of Six Paths and had even taught him how to use Sage Chakra, helping him seal Kaguya Otsutsuki.
Naruto was deeply curious about this legendary figure.
Still, since it was his first visit to Mount Myoboku, he didn't feel it was appropriate to ask about such things immediately.
At that moment, Gamabunta and Jiraiya stopped their banter, and Naruto noticed a small toad hopping toward them.
Jiraiya showed great respect toward this toad. It asked Jiraiya, "Jiraiya-boy, who have you brought with you this time?"
Upon hearing this, Naruto immediately jumped over. Jiraiya quickly introduced him, "This is Lord Fukasaku of Mount Myoboku, my teacher."
Naruto, aware of Fukasaku's strength and seniority, respectfully bowed and said, "My name is Naruto Uzumaki. It's an honor to meet you, Lord Fukasaku."
Sage Fukasaku turned to Naruto, sizing him up from head to toe, and said, "So, you're that kid Ma was talking about?"
"It looks like you have a bit more talent than young Jiraiya, and you also have a lot of chakra. Your name is Naruto, right?"
"Since it's your first time in Mount Myoboku, Little Naruto, Ma will be very happy. You absolutely must come to my house for dinner tonight."
"What?! Dinner?!" Naruto exclaimed in surprise.
Fukasaku looked at Jiraiya and said, "Did Jiraiya tell you anything before you came? Well, it doesn't matter."
"I call the shots here in Mount Myoboku. That's settled. Let's go to my place."
With no other option, Naruto and Jiraiya followed behind Fukasaku. When they arrived, Shima, another of the Toad Sages, had prepared a grand dinner.
It looked great, with vibrant colors and rich smells, but unfortunately, the feast was filled with dishes that frogs loved—bugs.
Even though Naruto came from the 21st century, he had never faced a banquet of bugs before. Just looking at the table made him feel uneasy.
Naruto exchanged glances with Jiraiya, both distressed. They had no choice but to harden their resolve and start stuffing food into their mouths.
After all, Fukasaku and Shima had put much effort into preparing the meal, and it would've been rude to refuse.
Seeing them eat so much, Shima was delighted. However, she had no idea that Naruto and Jiraiya later spent the entire night throwing up.
For the next few days, even the sight of brightly colored food made them nauseous.
Naruto originally planned to stay in Mount Myoboku for a while, hoping to master Sage Jutsu before leaving.
Over the next few days, he constantly discussed training methods with Jiraiya, expecting that Fukasaku would soon start teaching him Sage Jutsu.
However, just as this was about to happen, a communication toad arrived from Konoha, informing Naruto that Tsunade had a task for him and requested his return to the village.
This was the first mission Naruto had received since assuming his role, and although it might not have been anything too significant, he didn't feel right turning it down.
With no other option, Naruto had to return to Konoha, hoping to return to Mount Myoboku to continue his Sage Jutsu training.
In Konoha, Tsunade sat in the Hokage's chair, looking at Naruto, and said,
"Sorry to call you back right after you got to Mount Myoboku. This isn't urgent, but you might find it interesting."
Naruto asked, "What's the task, Granny? Why do you think I'd be interested?"
Tsunade explained, "Have you ever heard about the Uzumaki clan? A long time ago, in the Land of Whirlpools, there was a village called Uzushiogakure where most of the Uzumaki clan lived."
"They were known for their expertise in sealing techniques and had incredibly strong life forces. They possessed nearly unmatched powers."
"However, because of their strength, many feared them, and eventually, the Land of Whirlpools was destroyed by multiple ninja nations, with Uzushiogakure wiped out in the conflict."
"The survivors of the Uzumaki clan scattered worldwide and went into hiding."
Naruto responded, "I've heard bits and pieces about that story. Is this mission related to them?"
Tsunade nodded, "Your lineage has ties to the Uzumaki clan, though I can't reveal much more for now."
Naruto didn't press the issue. There was no point in asking if she couldn't share more details.
Tsunade handed Naruto a document and said, "This is intel that recently came from the former location of Uzushiogakure."
"Although the specifics are unclear, I suspect it might be related to the Uzumaki clan."
Naruto carefully read the report. The long-abandoned Uzumaki village had recently garnered attention, with people seemingly searching for something.
There were frequent sightings of ninjas, though they operated secretly, trying not to draw attention.
Konoha only learned about it by chance. This mission required a discreet investigation to avoid tipping off the enemy, with only a few people involved.
Naruto said, handing the document back to Tsunade, "I'll handle this mission alone. It'll be easier to avoid detection that way."
Tsunade replied, "This mission probably won't be too dangerous. And even if something unexpected happens, I trust you can handle it. You can go alone or select three ANBU members to form a four-man squad."
Naruto nodded, preparing briefly before heading off to the mission site. The Land of Whirlpools wasn't too far from the Land of Fire.
Within the borders of the Land of Fire, Naruto didn't worry much about being seen, even wearing a mask. But once he left, he became more cautious.
Soon after leaving the Land of Fire, Naruto reached the ruins of the Land of Whirlpools, situated on a large island with beautiful scenery.
However, ever since the country was destroyed, the area had become desolate, largely forgotten by the world.
Naruto disguised himself as a wandering merchant who had accidentally arrived to rest.
What surprised Naruto was that there were still people living on the island.
However, they didn't seem to be original inhabitants but rather people who had settled here for some reason.
In any case, the population was tiny, with everyone gathered near where Naruto had landed.
These people paid no attention to Naruto. It seemed that travelers coming to the island were not unusual.
This island now belonged to no nation, and no one enforced any rules here, so it wasn't strange for outsiders to come and go.
Naruto acted like he was enjoying the island's scenery while covertly observing the residents.
There were only about fifty people in total, and based on their habits and behavior, Naruto could tell they came from different nations and had no prior relationships.
Most likely, these were people who stumbled upon the island and, for various reasons, decided not to return home and settled here instead.
Naruto regarded them as temporary residents and continued observing. However, he couldn't find any useful information.
Just when he was about to leave to investigate elsewhere, his eyes landed on a girl with striking red hair.
Naruto studied her closely, realizing it was the distinctive red hair of the Uzumaki clan. The girl was dirty and looked about 17 or 18 years old.
Naruto was astonished. He hadn't expected to find someone from the Uzumaki clan in such a place.
Seeing that red hair sparked a special sense of familiarity within him. It seemed that blood ties truly have a strange power sometimes.
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