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"Ice-dead! Damn it!"
The sound of someone's pig-like squeal rang out from time to time.
Haori's courtyard wasn't large, but it originally had a shallow ornamental pond. Maybe he should have kept a few goldfish in it, but he had no interest in that, so it was actually always dry.
But it was now being reused. First, it was deepened by two meters. Second, it was filled with water. Finally, the water was seasoned by Haku, the natural refrigerator.
It was already winter, and with Haku's actions, the water was freezing cold. Falling into it would definitely not be a pleasant experience.
So, Naruto had a bad experience… he really couldn't get a good footing in this water.
In reality, Haori didn't have any plans to directly teach Naruto how to use ninjutsu in the short term. He was only going to teach three things: First, control chakra. Second, practice taijutsu. Third, teach him to start learning chakra nature transformation.
Ninjutsu training was put off. It wasn't urgent. The foundation was the most important thing.
Compared to ordinary ninjas, someone like Naruto might not need overly precise chakra control. Because he didn't care if he wasted a little chakra during the process of using jutsu… Consider the "original" Naruto's clone and Rasengan utilization rate. It was simply awful.
But even if you didn't need "precision," "control" was still essential. So, Haori adopted Konoha's most traditional method, adding a punitive measure. If you failed, the consequences were pretty bad.
This would help someone like Naruto, who was a bit thick-headed, to deepen his memory.
As for taijutsu… to put it simply, ninjas who weren't good at taijutsu couldn't become real pros.
But Naruto seemed to have a problem in this area. It might be related to his boisterous personality. His body movements were prone to distortion. He was too "broad and sweeping." He needed to be corrected repeatedly.
Finally, chakra nature transformation. It was best to start young.
It wasn't just because of practicality and the future, but also because of inheritance. No matter what, Haori was definitely going to teach Naruto the Rasengan, the Fourth Hokage's jutsu.
This was a jutsu with great potential for development. If Naruto could master chakra nature transformation, maybe he would even have something like Lightning Release: Rasengan Shuriken.
Lightning Release was difficult to control because it was hard to control its shape. That's why the combined Lightning and Water Release, Storm Release, was so significant. Using conductive water to guide the lightning in a directional way, this kind of focused beam made Lightning Release more precise and powerful.
It was indeed very difficult to incorporate Lightning Release into a Rasengan. But no one could deny Naruto's potential. After all, he was the number one in terms of unexpectedness.
If Naruto could master the five chakra nature transformations like Haori, he might develop a jutsu like "Ninja Art: Five Elements: Dumpling Family Technique"… Imagine that. Its destructive power would definitely be above S-rank, C-rank (Clannad level). Anyone who had seen this jutsu… in short, its power would make people sad and cry.
Since that day, Naruto would occasionally come to Haori's place "to learn ninjutsu"… Okay, he was indeed learning.
But today, all four children were practicing on their own. Haori wasn't there.
It had been over a month since he returned to Konoha. The actions that needed to begin were truly about to begin.
...
But there was one thing Haori hadn't expected. That night, Haori saw someone who shouldn't have been in Konoha.
Haori's instinctive reaction to the sudden appearance of a small barrier was to resist. But he ultimately gave up, because he had realized something.
The Uchiha incident was full of strange and terrifying things. The Sharingan would attract many interested people to come to or return to this village.
"Why are you back in Konoha… Orochimaru?"
Jiraiya was searching for him all over the world. But Orochimaru chose to sneak back into Konoha at this time. It has to be said that this was a bit suicidal.
"First, there's something here that interests me."
Orochimaru replied. Essentially, he would only act for his own interests. This was the most fundamental reason for his return to Konoha—now, his interest was clearly in the Uchiha clan.
"Second, although I'm not a doctor, I did receive an interesting surgery request."
This was a bit vague, so Haori couldn't make a definite judgment. It was actually someone in Konoha who had been collaborating with him all along. He had asked him to return to complete the body modification they had agreed on.
"Third, it's an order from the 'Organization.'"
Organization.
"Organization, huh… This outfit will attract death. Do you know what 'absolute defeat' is?" Haori's eyes were calm, but this outfit appearing in front of him was definitely not a wise choice.
"Heh, as expected, you don't like this outfit." Orochimaru said. There was only one absolute defeat, and that was complete death.
Without Orochimaru doing anything, he had already changed back to his most ordinary attire. "That place just has something that interests me. The so-called 'joining' and 'cooperation' are only until my interest ends."
Haori nodded. If it weren't for this, he would have already taken action.
To say that he didn't want to be subservient to others might be inappropriate, but Orochimaru would never let anyone control his will.
"'We're' very interested in the Uchiha matter. But for various reasons…" Orochimaru looked at Haori with a strange expression as he spoke. Then, he continued, "It's not convenient for some people to come here. So, the mission has been given to me."
The 'Organization' never trusted Orochimaru. Monitoring him was a daily occurrence. But since he dared to say this, he should be able to confirm that he wasn't being monitored.
"What's your goal? Why are you here in front of me? No matter what, Konoha isn't a safe place for you."
Orochimaru's thoughts were unfathomable. Sometimes, Haori was the same. No one could guarantee that the former wouldn't take action if he appeared in front of Haori.
"Nothing. We just want to watch this clan perish. Some people don't want too many Uchiha in the world… As for me appearing in front of you, I just hope you won't interfere in this matter. Helping or saving the Uchiha clan, you don't have a reason to do that, do you?"
"There aren't many things in Konoha that could threaten me… if I'm not discovered." More importantly, Orochimaru had inside information. He could receive some messages.
Orochimaru was very perceptive. Haori really didn't have a reason to do that.
Haori didn't say yes or no. Instead, he talked about something else. "It's a good thing you're here. Actually, I have something I want to ask you. I found a ninja in Konoha who can use Wood Release…"
"That's one of my experimental subjects from a long time ago. The only one who survived."
"So, you've found the possibility of transplanting Wood Release cells?" Haori continued. "Then, things are simple. I have something I want to ask you to do."
No matter how low the possibility, if it existed, it existed.
Then, Haori told Orochimaru what he wanted to do.
"This isn't difficult. But I can't guarantee that it will be successful."
Orochimaru didn't know what Haori wanted to do, but he didn't mind helping.
He always felt that Haori did a lot of interesting things. It wouldn't hurt to observe. Maybe he would even learn something new.
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