Impossible!
Nine Tails was genuinely moved by Uzumaki Naruto's persuasion. Was it really about to teach Naruto ninjutsu? And not just any technique—it was one created by the Fourth Hokage himself!
Namikaze Minato: "Nine Tails mentioned Tailed Beast Bomb earlier... Could it be guiding Naruto to learn Rasengan?"
Uzumaki Kushina: "Rasengan? Minato, this is…"
Jiraiya: "What?! Nine Tails guiding Naruto to learn Rasengan? Does that mean I won't get my grand moment to shine?"
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The scene shifted back to the spiritual realm inside Naruto.
[Naruto's Screened Self]
[Naruto: "What did you say? Rasengan?"
Nine Tails' words left Uzumaki Naruto speechless. The tailed beast not only wanted to teach him ninjutsu but was offering to teach him one his father had created?
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[Nine Tails:]
"Rasengan is a ninjutsu that condenses chakra into a dense, rotating ball of immense destructive force. It was developed by your father, Namikaze Minato.
Here's the process:
1. Focus your chakra into your palm.
2. Practice releasing chakra steadily and continuously.
3. Once you've mastered the steady flow, begin forming a shape—a spherical one. At this point, the Rasengan will have form but not stability. It won't be aggressive enough and might dissipate.
4. Compress and stabilize the chakra further, refining the sphere into a high-rotation-density ball. Only when it resembles a small hurricane contained in your palm is it truly complete."
Nine Tails appeared calm but wore a sly smirk. While its explanation seemed genuine, there was a hidden layer of cunning intent.
Rasengan was inspired by the Tailed Beast Bomb, and Nine Tails, having witnessed its development firsthand, understood the process intimately. However, it deliberately omitted a key detail from its guidance—Naruto needed auxiliary tools like balloons and rubber balls to grasp the tactile concept of chakra shaping.
Without these tools, Naruto's practice would be doomed to frustration and failure.
[Nine Tails:]
"Alright, I've fulfilled your request. Don't bother me anymore. Just remember—your father, the genius Namikaze Minato, took three years to perfect this. If you can't even manage the basics, that just means you're stupid. Don't come crying to me!"
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The Audience's Reaction
The crowd watching from the Chūnin Exam venue erupted.
"Nine Tails is obviously trying to mess with him!"
"This guy, Naruto, is in for a tough time. He doesn't even know about the tools needed for Rasengan practice!"
Even Namikaze Minato, Jiraiya, and Sarutobi Hiruzen had their expressions turn grave.
Namikaze Minato: "Without balloons or balls as practice aids, it's almost impossible for Naruto to shape chakra into a sphere."
Jiraiya: "Exactly. The outer skin of those tools provides the resistance needed for Naruto to get a feel for the proper form. Without them, he's bound to fail."
Uzumaki Kushina: "Nine Tails clearly didn't give Naruto a fair chance. It's setting him up for embarrassment!"
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Back in the real world, Uzumaki Naruto scratched his head as he watched the events unfold on the screen.
Naruto: "Pervy Sage, is Rasengan really that powerful?"
Jiraiya: "Of course, it's one of the strongest ninjutsu ever created. I was planning to teach it to you soon, but this movie system came out of nowhere. You'll still learn it after this, though."
Naruto's eyes sparkled with excitement. The idea of learning a technique his father created filled him with pride and anticipation. However, a hint of worry lingered as he thought about his counterpart on the screen.
Naruto: "That sly fox didn't even mention the tools. How's he supposed to figure it out? No way I'm letting that fox trick me like that in real life!"
Nine Tails: "..."
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[Screened Scene:]
Naruto's screen counterpart, oblivious to Nine Tails' deception, was brimming with confidence.
[Naruto:]
"Alright! Let's do this!"
He immediately began channeling chakra into his palm, attempting to shape it into a sphere.
[Narration:]
"Naruto tried concentrating, focusing, and compressing his chakra. But without the resistance of a physical medium to guide him, the chakra dissipated repeatedly."
Hours passed, and Naruto was drenched in sweat. His determination was admirable, but the task seemed insurmountable.
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The Audience's Perspective
Everyone watching felt both amused and sympathetic.
Random Ninja 1: "Naruto has no idea what he's missing. It's painful to watch."
Random Ninja 2: "But you have to admit, his determination is incredible. He's not giving up."
Random Ninja 3: "Still, the fox got the better of him this time. Poor kid doesn't stand a chance without the tools."
Even the other Tailed Beasts, observing through their Jinchūriki, had mixed reactions.
Shukaku: "That brat actually thinks he can master such a complex ninjutsu? What an idiot."
Matatabi: "Still, it's kind of impressive. Most humans would have given up by now."
Gyūki: "The kid's got grit. I respect that."
Killer Bee: "Yo, the kid ain't weak; he's got that streak. Rasengan's tough, but Naruto's got the stuff, yo!"
Nine Tails, listening to the commentary, remained smug.
[Nine Tails:]
"Serves him right for always nagging me. Let's see how long he lasts."
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[Screened Scene:]
Naruto's exhaustion finally caught up to him. He collapsed on the ground, panting.
[Naruto:]
"Why… Why isn't this working?"
Just as he was about to give up, a faint memory surfaced in his mind—an image of Iruka balancing a ball in his hands during a class demonstration.
[Naruto:]
"Wait a minute… maybe I need something to hold the chakra together!"
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Narration:
With this realization, Naruto rushed back to the village, grabbed some balloons from a shop, and began experimenting again. Though he still struggled, his progress was evident.
As the scene ended, the audience erupted in cheers, impressed by Naruto's resourcefulness and tenacity.
Naruto (from the real world): "That's more like it! No way I'm letting that fox make a fool out of me!"
Nine Tails: "..."
Even Nine Tails had to admit, though begrudgingly, that the boy had some talent after all.
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