Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 13 Fireball Technique

Where am I?

Why did you end up here?

dream?

Not like ah.

And isn't it supposed to be nighttime here? How come it's daytime here?

Aokiji pondered for a moment. He remembered that he had been using the Summoning Jutsu to practice his skills, so why did he end up in this godforsaken place?

That's bad.

He suddenly remembered something.

In the original story, it seems that Jiraiya used a summoning technique to send the spirit to Mount Myōboku, thus creating this opportunity.

Because Jiraiya had never told him about this, he couldn't recall the details from the original work for a while, and that's how he got tricked.

Aokiji didn't blame Jiraiya for not telling him such an important thing, because even Jiraiya himself didn't know.

The current situation is probably similar to Jiraiya's. I don't know if you can learn Sage Mode here, but it's definitely not Mount Myōboku. In my memory, that place was a beautiful place with clear waters and lush mountains. It's nothing like this godforsaken place, where there's ice everywhere. You'd freeze to death.

As for why it's daytime, Aokiji guessed that this place must be a huge distance away from Konoha. Because of the time difference, it's nighttime in Konoha, but daytime here, similar to the time difference between the Middle East and the United States in his previous life.

Perhaps because he has awakened the bloodline limit of Ice Release, he has a certain resistance to the cold. Judging from the current situation of freezing cold, it is probably not as simple as just sneezing.

Looking at the vast expanse of white ice, Aokiji had a terrible headache.

How do I get back?

The original work doesn't explicitly describe the details of how Jiraiya eventually returned to Konoha.

How to get back is the most pressing issue for Aokiji right now.

He took a deep breath.

calm.

calm.

Don't panic in a crisis.

Uh... calm down my ass, I'm practically freezing to death physically.

Since we arrived at this place through a spirit summoning technique, then there must be similar spirit beasts in this place.

He no longer coveted Sage Mode; he would be happy as long as he could return to Konoha safely.

The correct approach would be to find a local, talking spirit beast to inquire about your location, and then decide how to return based on the actual situation.

Aokiji exhaled a breath of white air in frustration. This place was so big, how was he supposed to find a summoning beast?

Should I roar loudly to attract the spirit beast?

That won't do; who knows what kind of monster we'll encounter?

While spirit beasts can speak human language and are relatively intelligent and reasonable, there are also those that are not so reasonable and like to devour people without spitting out the bones.

If he attracts a summoned beast like Manda, he won't be able to fight it or run away from it, and he'll be doomed.

But if you try to find the problem yourself, wouldn't that be like a headless fly? How long would it take to find a talking spirit beast?

He now has to prepare for the worst, what if he can't leave here in a short time?

The first problem that follows is survival.

Fortunately, the survival shows I watched in my previous life weren't for nothing. At this moment, I should find a high vantage point to determine my location.

Aokiji gazed into the distance, preparing to find a suitable climbing spot to get a general understanding of the geographical environment from an overhead view.

Having figured this out, Aokiji ran towards the ice peak with a scientific running posture, swinging his arms. Climbing directly would be too wasteful of energy, so he concentrated his chakra in his feet, and a blue halo appeared on the soles of his feet. This helped him to effectively attach to the surface of objects, and at the same time, he was as light as a swallow, so that he could even run on the water.

This skill isn't difficult and doesn't require much chakra, but it's extremely practical. However, the ninja academy is quite cunning and hasn't taught it, for reasons unknown.

This is where the advantage of being a time traveler comes into play. Aokiji knew about this technique from a young age, so he naturally became conscious of learning it. Knowing the general principles, and through his own exploration, he mastered it quite well.

On mountain peaks with an angle close to 90 degrees vertical, the blue pheasant uses this method to climb to the summit as if walking on flat ground, with the speed of the wind.

From this vantage point, the Aokiji can clearly see the general area around it.

His eyes focused chakra, his pupils turned from dark to red, and a ring of tomoe patterns appeared near his pupils.

The Sharingan has many functions, one of which is to enhance perception. Using this ability, Aokiji was able to see the entirety of his surroundings.

At first glance, it seemed harmless, but upon closer inspection, it was quite shocking.

Aokiji was dismayed to discover that this place was much larger than he had imagined. As far as the eye could see, this place consisted of several islands, separated from each other by a wide expanse of sea. Apart from that, all that could be seen was the sea.

This is really a headache.

Aokiji rubbed his temples.

If you want to leave this place, forget about hiking or anything like that.

At this moment, his mood was as cold as the surrounding glaciers.

Am I going to have to live here for the rest of my life?

He couldn't help but think sadly.

Just as Aokiji was reflecting on his future, a white object suddenly appeared wriggling in his snow-covered vision.

In nature, to better conceal themselves, both predators and prey evolve fur that blends into their surroundings. The wriggling motion that Aokiji is seeing is most likely some kind of creature moving.

Although the white mass blended perfectly with nature, it was still somewhat inadequate in the face of the Sharingan's insightful perception.

Without much thought, Aokiji decided to secretly follow them. If they could speak, he would observe them discreetly to see their character. If they were gentle, he would inquire about the place. If they were cruel and large, he would stay far away.

If it can't speak and looks weak, then I'm sorry, the blue pheasant will probably kill and eat it, then skin it and use the skin to cover itself for warmth.

In addition to his innate ice resistance, Aokiji also uses chakra to cover his limbs and bones to resist the cold, which consumes chakra.

Animal flesh and blood can provide physical strength, and fur can provide warmth; these are the supplies that the blue pheasant urgently needs.

In order not to alert the creature, Aokiji deliberately slowed down and cautiously approached. With the help of the icicles as cover, he got close to the creature and smugly observed its entirety.

It stands on all fours, its body as white as snow, with sharp teeth and a mouth, resembling a bear.

Polar bear?

Thinking of the icy, snowy environment around him, this word popped into Aokiji's mind.

At this moment, the polar bear was stealthily approaching another creature, its fur blending seamlessly into the sky and earth. The creature had dark gray skin, a smooth exterior, a head somewhat resembling a leopard, and a tail-like appendage on its lower body. Judging from its appearance, it was likely a seal.

Its chubby appearance was quite adorable. At this moment, the cute seal was leisurely basking in the sun, completely unaware of the approaching threat.

To avoid attracting the seals' attention, the polar bear cautiously advanced, its eyes fixed intently on its prey. Only when it was more than 100 meters away did it suddenly accelerate. Despite its large size, the polar bear's explosive power is terrifying.

By the time the seal realized what was happening, the polar bear had already pounced on him, its jaws wide open. Even though the sea was nearby and he could have easily slipped away to escape the threat with a slight movement, it was clearly too late.

Its sharp teeth easily pierced the seal's soft body, and it died instantly, its blood splattering everywhere.

Just as the polar bear was about to enjoy its meal, it suddenly noticed something amiss. Looking up, it saw a small, thin figure.

Having lived most of its life, the polar bear swears it has never seen a two-legged creature use such a thing.

It looks very thin and weak; it could be killed with a single slap.

The polar bear's instincts shaped its character.

"Kuonijiwa".

Aokiji greeted him, expecting a response, but instead received a bared mouthful of teeth.

"Roar..."

Aokiji: ...

That's not the kind of response I want.

"Wait a minute, I'm not your enemy. My name is Aokiji. I have a question for you: what exactly is this place?"

"Roar roar roar..."

He was grinning.

Is it that they disdain to talk to me, or that they can't speak human language?

Based on the circumstances, it should be the latter.

The polar bear roared and pounced directly at the blue pheasant.

Aokiji stared wide-eyed, his eyes turning blood red.

Alright, enough with the nonsense.

A murderous intent arose within him, and he quickly formed hand seals.

I'll give it a try; it's a ninjutsu I learned before but never had a chance to use.

巳－未－申－亥－午－寅.

The hand seals moved with the speed of flowing water. As the seals were completed, Aokiji took a deep breath, raised his head and puffed out his cheeks slightly.

Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique.

(End of this chapter)