The next day, Seisuke received another Water Release jutsu, Water Release: Water Blade, from Hiruzen Sarutobi, which was created by the Second Hokage.
By a waterfall in the Konoha training ground,
"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!"
Asuma stood on the river surface and spat out a long pillar of fire. It was like a fire dragon passing by, splitting into three paths and lunging towards Seisuke.
"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"
Unable to perform the Water Dragon Bullet with four hand - seals yet, Seisuke extended the number of hand - seals to fifteen, greatly reducing the time for forming seals. It would take forever to form forty - four hand - seals.
A water dragon rose from the river surface, baring its teeth and claws, looking vivid as if roaring silently. It charged towards Asuma's new jutsu.
The Water Dragon Bullet extinguished the Fire Dragon Flame Bullet, and the two counteracted each other and finally disappeared.
White mist drifted over the river surface.
Seisuke suddenly disappeared and then slowly emerged from the water.
Wiping the water off his face, he said, "It seems this jutsu is much harder to learn than I thought."
Wave - Riding Strike required a deep understanding of Water Release and very quick reaction speed. After all, it was about moving quickly in the water to approach the enemy and launch a surprise attack. It was a versatile technique that could be used for both offense and defense.
If one looked closely, there were several shadow clones at the bottom of the river practicing Wave - Riding Strike, moving rapidly underwater.
"It seems you still haven't grasped the essentials. Should you go and ask Lord Orochimaru?"
"Yeah, I'll go ask him this afternoon. I'm hungry. Let's go eat."
"All right. How about going for barbecue?"
"No, it's too greasy. Let's have ramen instead."
"Again? Didn't we have it last night?"
"Better than barbecue. I don't want to eat sushi or sashimi. Come on, stop standing there. Let's go to Ichiraku Ramen."
"Fine, fine. Let's go."
Ichiraku Ramen
They were joking and playing all the way.
Seisuke lifted the curtain of Ichiraku Ramen and said, "Master Teuchi, a bowl of miso ramen, please."
"I'll have soy - sauce tonkotsu ramen."
"Okay, please wait a moment."
Master Teuchi, still with his eyes squint,hid his Rinne - Sharingan well and focused on his work.
"Oh, isn't that Seisuke and Asuma? You're back too."
Hearing the familiar voice, the two turned their heads. It was a spiky - haired person. It was Obito, whom they hadn't seen for a long time.
"Isn't this the loser Obito? Why are you back?"
"Who are you calling a loser?" Obito rolled up his sleeves. "Asuma, do you want to fight? I'm telling you, I'm not the Obito I used to be."
Are you Uchiha・Niu Hulu・Obito now?
"Okay, okay, Obito. Stop it." Rin sighed helplessly and pulled Obito back. She greeted the two, "Long time no see, Asuma and Seisuke."
"Yo, Rin."
"Rin, long time no see."
Seisuke and Asuma greeted Rin. Kakashi walked in, saw them, and nodded indifferently, maintaining his cool demeanor.
"You're back too." Minato also walked in. Beside him was a red - haired beauty, holding his arm, looking affectionate as if they were glued together.
"Teacher Minato, Sister Kushina!"
"Hello, Teacher Minato. And this is..."
"Hello, this is Kushina Uzumaki. Kushina, this is Seisuke Asakawa, the one I told you about." Minato introduced.
Sure enough, the only one who could form the "Tomato - Egg" combination with Minato was the current Nine - Tails Jinchuriki, Kushina Uzumaki!
"Oh, so this is the Seisuke Asakawa you mentioned? What a cute kid." She clapped her hands and, acting like an old acquaintance, started rubbing Seisuke's face.
"..." Seisuke
Minato helplessly pulled Kushina back and apologized to Seisuke, "Sorry, Kushina has an outgoing personality."
This isn't just about being outgoing, is it?
However, it didn't matter. Seisuke said with a smile, "It's okay. Teacher Minato, are you back for a vacation too?"
"Kind of. I'm also bringing Obito and Rin to participate in the Chunin Exams."
"Hmm? Weren't we all promoted to chunin?" Seisuke asked in confusion. Asuma and Kurenai were already chunin. Why weren't Obito and Rin?
Minato said, "Well, only those who reached the second round of the third stage in the last Chunin Exams and some experienced genin who have completed their missions well were promoted to chunin. Obito and Rin only have the title of chunin on the surface. In fact, their official rank in the village is still genin."
The so - called promotion of all to chunin was just an empty title. The war came too suddenly, and there was no time to update the information. So, they were given the title of chunin and sent to the battlefield directly. In fact, not many people had actually become chunin.
This time, bringing Obito and the others back was to let them participate in the Chunin Exams, and also to bring Kakashi back to take the Jounin Exams.
Yes, Kakashi's strength and all aspects qualified him to become a jounin.
Hearing this news, Seisuke's heart sank. If he remembered correctly, not long after Kakashi was promoted to jounin, something happened to Obito. This was not a good sign.
Seeing his face turn gloomy, Minato asked in confusion, "What's wrong, Seisuke?"
"Nothing. Just thinking of some bad memories."
It seemed he had to find a way to apply to go to the battlefield in the Land of Earth.
The situation on the battlefield in the Land of Lightning had been stabilized by Jiraiya, but something had gone wrong in the Land of Earth.
They launched a surprise attack on the territory of the Land of Fire, and Konoha had to send some troops there. Minato was probably going to be dispatched there for reinforcement after coming back this time.
During the war between the Land of Lightning and the Land of Earth, the Third Raikage, in order to let his companions escape, single - handedly fought against as many as ten thousand Iwagakure ninjas. He fought alone for three days and three nights and finally died from exhaustion.
This battle shocked the ninja world. Seisuke and the others learned about it on the way. In that battle, Iwagakure suffered heavy losses. But that old guy, Onoki, the Third Tsuchikage, still dared to divide his troops and launch a surprise attack on Konoha, trying to get a piece of the pie. That old fellow really had the guts.
After the death of the Third Raikage, Jiraiya's pressure was greatly reduced, so he let Minato, who had the fastest speed in the ninja world, come back for a vacation. But because of the sudden action of the Land of Earth, Minato would probably be sent for reinforcement soon.
Calming himself down, Seisuke said with a smile, "Don't worry about me. By the way, Obito, you fool, can you be promoted to chunin?"
"Don't look down on me! I've grown!"
Obito put his hands on his hips, full of confidence.
"You haven't grown much taller! You're still so short!" Kushina laughed aside.
"Shut up! It's none of your business! I've grown five centimeters taller than last year!"
"You clearly haven't grown!"
"I have!"
Obito and Kushina started arguing, and the atmosphere in the ramen shop was very lively.