Chapter 29: Jiraiya: Aren't You The Strongest Hokage?

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Chapter 29 of "Naruto: What Kind of Starter Pack is 13 Years Late?" opens with suspenseful action: Takemi initially wondered what new tricks Jiraiya would pull. But the moment he started with Rasengan,... Keep going!

Takemi initially wondered what new tricks Jiraiya would pull. But the moment he started with Rasengan, it made Takemi feel like he didn't need to pretend anymore. Besides the control and ratio adjustment of Chakra, the key to Rasengan is the control over the shape transformation of Chakra. Just as he said to Jiraiya, Purple Electricity is the ultimate product of shape and nature transformation. Since he had mastered Purple Electricity, even though he still needed to deepen his understanding, dealing with a Rasengan was still well within his grasp. As for that intelligence analysis... At least his performance at the academy wasn't bad, not to mention the time he spent with Kakashi, where he also demonstrated his intelligence analysis capabilities. This level was basically not a problem, especially since he even gave a disclaimer. "Jiraiya-sama? Hey, hey, Jiraiya-sama?" Looking at the dazed Jiraiya, Takemi immediately put on an innocent expression and asked, "Is there something I did wrong?" "Ah..." Jiraiya raised his head blankly, and after a moment, he reacted, feeling somewhat numb. "No, it's good... very good..." Jiraiya's speech wasn't very smooth. However, at this moment, he seemed to understand what Kakashi's earlier remark, 'Before long, there'll be nothing left for me to teach,' meant. Teaching a genius is indeed a bit frustrating; there really won't be much left to teach before long... "You did very well, that's it for today." Jiraiya's face flushed a little as he said this. How long had it been since they left the hospital? He was already finished? It wasn't even as long as going to a pleasure district. But he couldn't help it. He was truly captivated by Takemi's words. He said, "I need to go find the old man... which is the Third Hokage. Although your words were a bit messy just now, they had logic and gave me some ideas." "I must discuss this with him. You can go have fun today. Anyway, you'll be training with me these next few days, and I'll teach you well." Takemi asked, "Uh, is your 'teaching well' the same as today, where you just abandon me?" "..." Jiraiya completely ignored Takemi, turned around, and ran off on his own. Seeing this, Takemi could only shrug, but this was also what he hoped to see. "I wonder if this method can complete that exclusive side mission..." ..... "What do you want, calling me here?" Konoha Hospital, in Kakashi's ward. Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Jiraiya inexplicably, then glanced at Kakashi, who was equally bewildered, and asked in a low voice. "Old man, that kid Takemi is incredible." Jiraiya plopped down on a chair, scratched his head in frustration, and then looked at Kakashi beside him. "I think I understand how you feel." "?" Kakashi looked confused, and Jiraiya continued, "Teaching such a genius kid can indeed be very confusing." "You know, even though I knew about the characteristics of his Purple Electricity, I couldn't help but try." "But that kid actually managed to replicate the Rasengan just by watching me use it once. It's really..." Speaking of this, Jiraiya couldn't help but rub his temples. Minato took three years to finish the creation of the Rasengan. He himself spent three months learning it. But what about Takemi? He easily learned it in the blink of an eye. Even with his personality, he felt a bit depressed. "Jiraiya-sama has also seen Takemi's Purple Electricity, right?" Kakashi sat up a little and muttered. "With that technique as a foundation, techniques requiring shape and nature transformation and are not difficult for him." "When I taught Takemi Earth Release: Earth Style Wall back then, he also mastered it quickly and even carved the faces of the past Hokage on the wall." "From that moment on, I knew his talent in ninjutsu was exceptionally outstanding." "That Purple Electricity is indeed exceptionally excellent. As far as I remember, only the Third Raikage has done something similar." Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded. He was also incredibly impressed by such talent. As 'The Professor', he was well aware of the difficulty involved. It was impossible for him not to be happy about Takemi achieving so much at such a young age, he was a talent for Konoha. Sarutobi Hiruzen said, "However, Jiraiya, even if his talent is outstanding, it shouldn't be like this. Kakashi still needs to rest." "If it were just a Rasengan, I wouldn't be like this." Jiraiya sighed, his expression becoming much more serious. "Moreover, he also analyzed the guy from last night, which gave me an idea..." Jiraiya quickly recounted everything that had happened. He clearly explained everything, whether it was his trimmed account of Kakashi's experience or Takemi's analysis based on this limited information. "Although this idea is not complete, I think it can be used as a reference. If that's really the case..." "Then this Obito is very dangerous, and this organization is also very dangerous, after all, even Wood Release..." Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned and added, feeling his scalp tingle. Although Takemi's analysis still seemed full of loopholes when categorized, it also seemed to explain many problems clearly. Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Kakashi with some worry. He knew the Uchiha clan's personality too well. These people are exceptionally stubborn. If that's the case, then it's troublesome... "Kakashi..." "Lord Hokage, I'm fine." Kakashi's mood seemed a little low, and he also understood why Jiraiya had come here to talk things through. But he quickly shook his head and said with great seriousness, "Regardless of whether it is true, I understood one thing a long time ago: if he is really Obito, no matter the reason, he has done unforgivable things." "Whether it's the destruction caused by the Nine-Tails' attack or what happened to Minato-sensei and Kushina-sama... so, don't worry about me." Kakashi was still Kakashi. Although his mindset was indeed affected, he could still maintain the necessary composure. Otherwise, during the Fourth Great Ninja War, he wouldn't have come to his senses and pierced Obito's heart with Chidori without hesitation. Even when Obito was on the verge of death, it was he who wanted to deliver the final blow, but he was stopped by the Fourth Hokage... Although at that time, he had a disciple like Naruto who helped him, wasn't it the same now? Takemi was a true 'new beginning' for him. Seeing a past comrade 'resurrected' was something to be happy about, while a past comrade going down the wrong path was something that made him sad. However, these things would not affect him excessively. Instead, they made his heart feel full and gave him more motivation. He already had a clear goal. He wanted to figure out everything, he wanted to know what had happened to Obito, and who turned Obito into this. "The most urgent task is to investigate properly, whether it's the guy who is possibly Obito or that organization, it should be done." "That's right, we won't be negligent in these matters." Seeing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen finally smiled. He looked at Kakashi and said sincerely, "It's good to see you recover, Kakashi." "You must remember, no matter what that guy thinks, the real Obito is in our hearts, and even more so in your left eye." "I understand..." Kakashi touched his left eye, then nodded. "Thank you, Lord Hokage." "Alright, let's not talk about this." Jiraiya interrupted the two, his expression returning to its previous casualness. "Anyway, didn't the old man hand this matter over to Danzo? Just urge him more. Let's talk about that kid for now." "How should I teach him next? He learns things too quickly, doesn't he?" "Takemi?" Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned, thought for a moment, and then had an idea. "How about this, I'll give you the Flying Thunder God Technique, and you go teach him." "Huh?" Jiraiya was stunned for a moment, pointing at himself in disbelief. "Me?" "Yes, Kakashi is clearly not a suitable choice in his current state, and Guy is more suitable for taijutsu, so it can only be you." Jiraiya said, "Hey, hey, hey, old man, I don't even know this technique!" Sarutobi Hiruzen said, "Try teaching him. Aren't you very good at training disciples anyway?" Jiraiya retorted, "Old man, don't go too far. Why don't you do it yourself? Aren't you the strongest Hokage?" "..." Sarutobi Hiruzen's breath hitched. He resisted the urge to smash Jiraiya's head with the pipe in his hand, glanced at Kakashi, who had quickly turned his head and was pretending to be dead, and took a deep breath. "...Jiraiya." "Hmm?" "Shut up!" "..." *** Read 40 Advanced Chapters on patreon.com/astralicity

Chapter 29: Jiraiya: Aren't You The Strongest Hokage?

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