Before coming, Hiruzen Sarutobi had gone to Konoha Hospital to see Sasuke, but Sasuke hadn't woken up yet.
It was like a wasted trip, and Hiruzen Sarutobi was a bit displeased, but the moment he saw Naruto, his displeasure vanished.
"No... it's too difficult." Naruto lowered his head, like a child who had done something wrong.
"It's okay, that Ninjutsu is indeed very difficult."
"Don't be like that, you've already done very well."
"Also, I'll tell you a secret."
Naruto quickly looked up.
Hiruzen Sarutobi deliberately lowered his voice, "The previous Hokage will pass on all their learned experience and knowledge to the next Hokage."
"Does that make you feel a little better?"
Hearing this, Naruto froze in place for several seconds.
Then he broke into an exaggerated smile.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's old face immediately broke into a smile like an old chrysanthemum.
That's right~!
"Where the Will of Fire dances, fire will continue to burn."
"To gain everyone's approval is not something that happens overnight."
"Yes! I will work hard~!" Naruto immediately replied.
"Hmm... very good."
"I heard that in your recent tests, the Will of Fire was full marks again?"
Naruto immediately showed humility.
"Because the Old Man is the living Will of Fire, I just... just wrote what the Old Man represents."
Buzz—
Hiruzen Sarutobi felt an electric current surge through his mind, and that current traveled throughout his body, making him feel completely comfortable.
"Hahaha~"
"Very good, then, as a reward for you being first in your class again..."
"This is your reward."
Saying that, Hiruzen Sarutobi put away the scroll, then took out a blank piece of paper.
Naruto was slightly stunned.
This paper... should be the Chakra paper used to test Chakra nature.
He was just about to check his Chakra nature these past few days, and he didn't expect the Old Thing to deliver it right to his door.
"Chakra paper?"
Sasuke was stunned.
What is this?
Not just him, many Genin were confused.
So they asked in the chat room.
Upon asking, Senju Tobirama completely collapsed.
Senju Tobirama: "Didn't the Ninja Academy teach this?"
Ino Yamanaka: "They didn't listen in class."
Sasuke: "..."
Kiba: "..."
Inuzuka Kiba: Wait, do I need to know about Chakra nature?
Do I need to?
Tenten: "What Chakra nature will Naruto have?"
Uchiha Izuna: Fire nature.
Temari: "Wind nature."
Mei Terumī: "Water nature."
Fourth Raikage: "Lightning nature!"
Ōnoki: "Earth nature!"
Orochimaru: "Is it possible that Black-framed Naruto-kun has all of them?"
Orochimaru: "And then Teacher Sarutobi would be so excited he'd die."
The black-framed large screen continued:
"What is this?"
Naruto asked knowingly, but there was no trace of acting on his small face.
Seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's desire to teach was once again ignited.
Looking at Naruto, his heart was filled with a sense of accomplishment.
It wasn't that he had never been a teacher.
But among the disciples he had, even Orochimaru, his favorite disciple, couldn't compare to his affection for Naruto at this moment.
This was a completely different feeling.
So he chuckled and explained, "Chakra is divided into five natures."
"They are: Fire, Wind, Lightning, Earth, and Water."
"Among them, Fire counters Wind, Wind counters Lightning, Lightning counters Earth, Earth counters Water, and Water counters Fire."
"Everyone's Chakra nature is different; some only have one, some have two, or some have two but only one manifests, showing a slight imbalance."
Saying that, Hiruzen Sarutobi patted his chest and said, "But Chakra with five natures is different; such people are very rare."
"Even rarer are those who possess all five natures without any weaknesses, manifesting all five natures; that is truly rare."
"Of course, as long as one has them, they can be developed through specific training, but the process is more difficult."
"Then... Old Man, what is your Chakra nature?" Naruto suppressed the nausea in his heart.
He could tell from Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression that he was waiting for him to ask.
Hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed heartily.
"Besides being the strongest Hokage, the Old Man also has the title of Professor of Ninjutsu~"
"Wow~" Naruto's eyes lit up again.
Hiruzen Sarutobi even slightly raised his chin, full of a sense of accomplishment.
Anko Mitarashi: "Pfft~"
Anko Mitarashi: "Black-Framed Naruto has flattered the Old Man into a placenta."
"Don't be discouraged, even if you don't have five natures, it doesn't matter, after all, people with five natures who can develop each of them are not many in the entire Ninja World."
Looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi's smug expression on the black-framed large screen.
Senju Tobirama couldn't hold back.
Senju Tobirama: "Jack of all trades, master of none."
Not exactly.
After all, so many years had passed.
After becoming Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi had plenty of opportunities to develop himself.
He controlled so many resources.
It can only be said that he didn't learn any of the truly powerful techniques.
He could only specialize in the Five Release Natures.
Senju Tobirama's assessment was based on the situation when he left.
And the resources he commanded, if even a little was released, would immediately have a noticeable effect.
yellow flash.
"Cough cough, alright, let's test your Chakra nature first."
Hiruzen Sarutobi lightly coughed twice, then handed the Chakra paper to Naruto.
"Just inject a trace of Chakra."
"If it's Fire nature, the paper will catch fire."
"If it's Wind nature, the paper will split in the middle."
"If it's Lightning nature, the paper will wrinkle."
"If it's Water nature, the paper will get wet."
"If it's Earth nature, the paper will crumble."
"For multiple natures, whichever is most prominent will manifest first."
Naruto nodded, taking the Chakra paper.
"Alright, now just inject Chakra into the Chakra paper."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a chuckle.
Naruto did as he was told.
There was also anticipation in his eyes.
Inside the Sealing Space, the Nine-Tailed, who was lying down, slightly lifted its eyelids.
Then it lost interest.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Naruto with his golden hair, and he was in a daze.
A scene from years ago flashed in his mind.
Minato... This child is so much like you. You also tested your Chakra nature in front of me like this back then.
You both possess amazing talent, and most importantly, both you and your son have truly inherited the Will of Fire from this Old Man.
Then, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but wonder, what if Naruto's Chakra nature test revealed all five natures?
Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head again.
Five natures are too rare. If he truly has them, then he could truly inherit all of this Old Man's true teachings.
Perfect Jinchuriki, inheritor of the Will of Fire... Very good!
However, a Hokage cannot be a Jinchuriki; perhaps a Hokage's assistant.
When Asuma returns, he should understand my good intentions.
In the future, after this Old Man retires, it would be best for Naruto to assist Asuma.
It's a pity, the Jonin instructor position for Ino–Shika–Chō is too important.
Otherwise, Asuma could have been Naruto's Jonin instructor.
Soon, Hiruzen Sarutobi's thoughts were interrupted.
Crack—
After Naruto injected Chakra, the Chakra paper immediately split in the middle.