Promising the future ahead of time, starting with Naruto

Chapter 20: The Teachings! (Please continue reading!)

After completing their mission, Genichi and his companions placed the corpse of the Sky Ninja into a sealing scroll and set off to return to Konoha. It was already the third day when they arrived back in Konoha.

This mission took six days in total.

Back in Konoha, Hatake Sakumo was in charge of submitting the mission, while the three of them, including Kinoshita Genichi, were dismissed and went home.

Strolling through the streets, Genichi was pondering the information he had gathered about the Sky Ninja Village on his way back.

The Sky Ninja Village is gone.

The remnants of the Sora ninja are scattered and occasionally reappear to oppose Konoha.

But they're all just courting death.

The original location of the Sky Ninja was east of the Land of Fire and south of the Land of Hot Water, bordering the sea.

He is currently unsure whether there is an aerial fortress beneath the Kongren ruins.

We also lack information about the Zero-Tails, and it's uncertain when the Zero-Tails came into existence.

However, the sealing technique used to seal the Zero-Tails was stolen from Konoha.

There's also the secret technique of regeneration, which originated in Konoha.

Genichi Kyuushita had not been able to obtain any information about the destruction of the Sky Ninja Village, and Sakumo Hatake only gave a brief account of it.

"Perhaps it's because the secret technique was stolen?"

Genichi under the tree guessed.

Fortunately, he might not actually go to the ruins of the Sky Ninja Village in person to investigate.

Given his current status as a genin, it would be difficult for him to leave the village alone.

"Luckily, I got a cheat code... I'll prepare myself and learn the Four Symbols Seal first."

"Let's see if we can get our hands on the zero tail by overdrawing the future."

Genichi Shushita was quite self-aware.

With your current strength, going after Zero-Tails would likely result in a terrible death.

Don't be fooled by how easily we dealt with over a dozen air ninjas this time.

But that's because of Sakumo Hatake.

At the same time, Uchiha Nagaichi and Yamanaka En were both Chunin.

Uchihachi, especially after activating the double tomoe, was incredibly powerful.

In terms of close-quarters combat skills alone, he could easily defeat Genichi Kinoshita.

After resting at home for half a day, Genichi Kishita brought gifts to Sakumo Hatake the next day.

Sakumo Hatake said that he could ask Genichi Kishita for advice on swordsmanship, and Genichi Kishita naturally wouldn't let that opportunity pass.

Even if it was just a polite remark, he shamelessly took it seriously.

Sakumo Hatake is clearly not that kind of person.

After spending a few days together, Genichi Kishita could sense that this was a senior who was very enthusiastic about mentoring younger generations.

Therefore, he naturally had to seize the opportunity.

Regardless of whether Hatake Sakumo will accept him as an apprentice, he should first learn the skills.

……

When Genichi arrived, Kakashi was at home and not on a mission.

So the three of them put down the gifts and went to a clearing surrounded by trees.

There are many wooden rakes nailed to the trees here, and many marks left by shuriken. This may be where Kakashi used to train.

"Kakashi, Genichi, you two give it a try first."

Sakumo Hatake smiled and said, then added, "Kakashi, Genichi's swordsmanship has improved a lot!"

Kakashi looked at Genichi under the tree and asked, "Iaijutsu?"

Xuan nodded under the tree: "I've made some progress."

Kakashi drew his short sword from his back: "Then let me see."

As soon as he finished speaking, Kakashi rushed towards Genichi under the tree.

Genichi knelt down under the tree, his right hand resting on the hilt of his sword.

However, Kakashi, who was charging straight at him, suddenly leaped up, over Genichi under the tree, and launched a surprise attack from behind.

Unaffected by the tree, Genichi spun in a clockwise semicircle and drew his sword as he turned.

clang!
The short sword drawn from the lower left to the upper right collided with the short sword that Kakashi was slashing down.

Immediately afterward, Genichi under the tree switched to holding the knife with both hands and slashed down.

clang!
Kakashi blocked the attack, but his expression changed, and he staggered, exclaiming, "What a heavy blade!"

Genichi under the tree seized the opportunity to launch a surprise attack.

For a time, the sound of metal clashing was incessant.

Kakashi retreated repeatedly, but after only seven or eight moves, he regained his footing and began his counterattack. Genichi Kinoshita had been training in the Konoha-ryu swordsmanship for less than a year.

After his two attacks with the Iaijutsu failed to achieve their intended effect, his swordsmanship became mediocre, and Kakashi quickly became flustered after his counterattack.

I got tortured again!

However, Genichi Shushita gritted his teeth and persevered, concentrating on blocking every attack from Kakashi and trying to absorb Kakashi's swordsmanship before counterattacking.

Although I always get rejected, at least I've made some progress.

Sakumo Hatake, who was watching from the sidelines, nodded slightly.

It's okay if you can't win; what matters is that you know how to learn and are capable of learning.

After more than fifty rounds of fighting, Kakashi's short sword was placed against Genichi's neck under the tree.

Although they still lost, they managed to hold out for more than fifty rounds, showing significant improvement over the past.

"Xuanyi, you have made great progress."

"Especially the Iaijutsu, if the timing is precise, it is easy to kill the enemy in one strike."

Kakashi commented.

Hatake Sakumo laughed and said, "Genichi has already used this move to kill two remnants of the Sky Ninja in this mission."

Kakashi was startled and looked at Genichi under the tree in surprise.

Genichi Shushita laughed and said, "Those two are far inferior to you, Kakashi, in swordsmanship, and they also underestimate me."

Next up is Sakumo Hatake's teaching session.

Genichi Koushi was already familiar with the Konoha-ryu swordsmanship, so Sakumo Hatake didn't teach him the basic moves, but instead started by teaching him how to generate power.

How to generate force with a knife faster and more powerfully.

This exertion involves not only physical strength but also the technique of chakra bursting.

Chakra bursts from his feet to form the Body Flicker Technique, and naturally, chakra can also burst from his hands, just like Tsunade's monstrous strength, causing his punching power to surge.

Knife skills are also available.

Without considering changes in properties, a contest of swordsmanship is essentially a contest of nerve reaction speed, strength, and speed.

After these skills have been taught, it's time to practice.

How to practice?
Of course, it's real combat.

Genichi was repeatedly abused by Sakumo Hatake and his son Kakashi.

For three days in a row, his mind was filled with images of swords and spears.

On the fourth day, Kakashi went on a mission.

Genichi Shushita was also given a day off.

But he couldn't stop to rest, and spent the day researching sealing techniques and illusions.

Before we knew it, seven days had passed.

Nine o'clock in the morning, at the main gate of Konoha Village.

The White Fang Squad reunited, and Genichi's second mission began.

Task - Vacation/Travel - Task - Vacation/Travel.

The life of a ninja is so boring.

And 42 years of Konoha passed by unnoticed.

Call ~
Genichi under the tree exhaled a breath of hot air: "If nothing unexpected happens, the change will occur this year."

"What kind of task would cause the country enormous losses?"

"He abandoned the mission to save his comrades, can I change that?"

"Hopefully after March..."

In March, Genichi under the tree will be able to overdraw his future for another ten years.

At that time, his strength should have been able to improve further.

At the very least, their swordsmanship should improve significantly.

After receiving guidance from Sakumo Hatake over the past few months, his swordsmanship has improved very rapidly.

With another ten years of honing their skills, they probably won't be too bad.

"Xuanyi!"

A familiar voice reached his ears, startling Genichi from his slumber. He looked up and couldn't help but smile: "Jiraiya-sensei!"

Genichi leaped down from the rooftop and stood before Jiraiya, bowing respectfully beneath the tree.

Jiraiya smiled and waved: "Come with me!"

Genichi, curious, followed.

(End of this chapter)