Naruto: All My Targets Are Ninjutsu

Chapter 131 Jiraiya: Kid, you've gotten it pretty early, huh? Hehe...

A few days passed in the blink of an eye.

During this period, the Konoha support forces brought by Hyuga Hizashi and others gradually took over the defense of the Oborozuki Castle stronghold from Inukai Tsurugi and began to settle down there. Various patrols and reconnaissance operations began to be carried out in an orderly manner.

The condition of the injured has been brought under control, and they only need to rest and recuperate normally.

then.

After bidding farewell to Inuya Tsurugi, Hyuga Hizashi, and the others, Minato Namikaze, along with Mikami Yu and the others, as well as the captured Yokura, embarked on their journey back to Wildfire Castle.

Originally, Minato Namikaze was worried that they might encounter an ambush by Sunagakure along the way.

After all, the Sand Village suffered heavy losses in the last encounter, losing not only twenty or thirty elite soldiers but also Pakura, a crucial fighting force, giving them ample reason to organize a rescue. Therefore, Minato Namikaze specifically instructed Yu Mikami and the others to maintain a high level of vigilance along the way.

but----

The anticipated attack did not occur until they stepped through the gates of Wildfire City.

It seems that Chiyo's defeat has caused panic among the Sunagakure forces, making them hesitant to take any rash actions against them for the time being.

This is a good thing.

Soon, the group returned to the front-line command post located in the city.

Jiraiya, who already knew of their return, personally went out to greet them, his booming laughter almost lifting the roof off: "Hahaha! Well done! You brats from the Minato Squad!"

"You removed the thorn in Oborozuki Castle's side, severely damaged Sunagakure's elite forces, and even captured their Scorching Release genius alive! This achievement is enough to make you kids famous! Minato, these are all your excellent students!"

"Teacher, you flatter me."

Minato Namikaze stood to the side with a smile and said, "It was all their own hard work; I only provided a little guidance."

"Haha, you're actually being modest in front of me."

Jiraiya laughed heartily again, then patted Mikami Yu's shoulder forcefully, and cast an approving look at Kakashi and the others, becoming more and more satisfied with his "grand-disciple".

How to put it—

Jiraiya originally thought Kakashi was already a genius enough, but he didn't expect Mikami Yu to be even more courageous than him. At such a young age, he had already achieved the feat of capturing a Jonin alive, and together with Minato, he repelled Chiyo. This was good news that deserved to be widely publicized and used to demoralize Sunagakure.

Of course, we still need to consult Yu Mikami himself for the specifics, but there's no rush.

"Is this the Sand Village genius?"

Jiraiya turned his gaze to Yekura, who was following behind Minato's group: "I've already notified Inoichi. Have him come over later to check things out." What kind of valuable information does this Sunagakure genius have in his head?

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Mikami Yu hesitated for a moment, then said softly, "Um, Jiraiya-sama, may I make a small request to you?"

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"Um?

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"Could you please ask Senior Inoichi to be as careful as possible when investigating? Because Yekura is a person with a bloodline limit, there may be some connection between her brain structure and chakra circulation, and she is an important prisoner, so it's best not to cause irreversible damage."

Mikami Yu's original intention was to study the mysteries of Scorching Release through Yekura.

Therefore, he had already taken Yekura's blood sample and skin slices while in Oborozuki City. However, due to objective conditions, he did not conduct further analysis on the latter's body, intending to wait until he returned to Wildfire City to borrow the medical equipment there for observation.

but----

These words, however, took on a different meaning in Jiraiya's ears.

"Oh?"

Jiraiya glanced at Mikami Yu, then at Yekura's fair and delicate face and curvaceous figure, as if he understood something. He grinned, revealing a warm and ambiguous teasing smile: "Oh? Research? Hehehe—kid, you've figured it out pretty early!"

"Hmm, this girl is quite attractive, good taste! But we in Konoha have rules for treating prisoners, especially important ones like this, we can't just do whatever we want. Want to 'analyze' them and find something? That depends on your own abilities, hahaha!"

"————?"

A string of question marks appeared on Yu Mikami's forehead.

no----

Could this old lecher be thinking something inappropriate?

Beside her, Nohara Rin seemed to have thought of something as well, glancing at Kakashi's ninja tool bag with a subtle expression.

After the joke.

Jiraiya waved his hand: "Alright, you kids must be exhausted. Go back and get some rest! Your lodgings have been arranged. Minato, stay here for a moment."

"Yes, Jiraiya-sensei."

Minato Namikaze nodded.

Mikami Yu and the others bowed and took their leave.

On his way out of command post, Obito was still showing off his Sharingan to a seemingly kind-looking logistics ninja who happened to be passing by: "Hey! Uncle! How did you know I activated it—"

Inside the camp.

When only Jiraiya and Minato Namikaze remained, the atmosphere became somewhat serious.

The former suppressed his playful expression and asked seriously, "Minato, what's your opinion on that child?"

"—You mean Mikami Yu?"

"No, it's Uchiha Obito."

Jiraiya lowered his voice: "Awakening your Sharingan at this age is a bit late, but to awaken it with two tomoe right away is rare even within the Uchiha clan. And the Uchiha's position in the village has always been rather delicate, as you know. So—"

"Teacher, I understand your concerns."

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Minato Namikaze smiled slightly and said calmly, "It's a good thing that Obito has awakened his Sharingan; it proves his potential. I will guide him to understand and use this power correctly, and to use it to protect his comrades and the village."

"As for the Uchiha clan, I will also use my connections with Fugaku and Kushina to send them information as needed. Obito is simple-minded and values ​​loyalty. As long as we give him enough trust and guidance, he will only be an asset to Konoha, not a problem."

"—Alright, since you know what's going on, I won't say any more. If there's anything you need me to do, just let me know!"

Jiraiya patted Minato Namikaze on the shoulder, his tone softening: "Honestly, Minato, your students are really good. Kakashi goes without saying, and Obito, that kid, you managed to turn him from a bottom of the class into a potential star, and then there's that kid Mikami Yu—"

"Protect them well; these are your strongest foundation for the future!"

Hearing this, Minato Namikaze's face once again showed a humble smile, and he shook his head slightly: "Teacher, you flatter me. They are indeed very hardworking and excellent. As for the future—"

"It's too early to talk about those things now. After all, Lady Tsunade and Lady Orochimaru are far superior to me in terms of strength, prestige, and contributions to the village. They are still role models that I need to look up to and learn from."

At this stage, Minato Namikaze's achievements are not enough to make "The Yellow Flash" famous throughout the ninja world. If Tsunade and Orochimaru want to compete for the Fourth Hokage title, they will be his two most difficult opponents. As for Jiraiya—he has no intention of doing so, so he can be disregarded.

certainly----

This is based on the premise that Minato Namikaze was unaware that Tsunade suffered from hemophobia. If we exclude the former, then Orochimaru is the only one who can be his opponent.

The master and apprentice continued their discussion about the battle situation.

the other side.

Back in her tent, Nohara Rin quietly approached Mikami Yu and whispered, "Um, Yu—can I ask you a personal question?"

"Um?"

"You—you don't actually like that female Sand Ninja, do you?"

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