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"Ah."
Namikaze Minato nodded, then leaned his head over to watch Hatake Akira use the Flying Thunder God Kunai to carve the Flying Thunder God technique on the ground.
"Very good. You can memorize and reproduce the complex Flying Thunder God technique so quickly. It shows that you have the potential to understand and practice the sealing technique."
Minato Namikaze praised him generously and became even more satisfied with Hatake Akira.
However, this is only one of the second small parts of the test. Being able to remember and draw does not mean that one can understand the various functions and theories of the Sealing Warlock.
"The first step has been completed. Next, I will draw a basic sealing technique for you and explain in detail what each symbol represents and how much chakra should be injected into each symbol when carving it."
Namikaze Minato began to increase the difficulty, "What you need to do is to understand and be able to portray it perfectly and activate it. The time limit is five minutes."
"it is good."
Hatake Akira nodded, and immediately calmed down. He focused on watching Minato Namikaze use chakra to draw a very simple sealing technique on the ground, and he memorized every word of Minato Namikaze's explanation in his mind.
"That's all for this simple sealing technique. It's up to you from now on."
Minato Namikaze's explanation was not only very detailed but also easy to understand, and Hatake Akira quickly understood it.
Afterwards, Hatake Akira followed Minato Namikaze's instructions and carefully began to use chakra to carve the sealing technique on the ground without any pause in between, completing it in one go.
"Very good!" Namikaze Minato's eyes lit up, "Your talent as a sealer is excellent, not inferior to mine back then."
In fact, Minato Namikaze was not telling the truth. In terms of his talent in sealing techniques alone, he was slightly behind Hatake Akira.
Although Minato Namikaze also succeeded in carving in just one try, it took him about half a minute longer than Hatake Akira to complete it.
In this regard, Minato Namikaze's expectations for Hatake Akira once again increased.
There is a high probability that Hatake Akira can learn and skillfully use the Flying Thunder God Technique.
"Hehe, Minato-sensei, I told you I have the talent to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique!" Hatake Akira smiled happily, "Shouldn't you take action with such a perfect disciple?"
"Nura, don't be complacent, there will be more difficult ones next." Namikaze Minato couldn't help but hit Hatake Akira, "And this is just one of the talent tests for practicing the Flying Thunder God Technique. Whether you can meet all the conditions is still unknown to you."
"I see..." Hatake Akira put away his previous complacency, "Then Minato-sensei, what shall we test next?"
"Like me, I can instantly carve this most basic sealer."
Minato Namikaze slapped the ground with one hand, and the pitch-black sealing technique spread rapidly. In less than a second, he completed the depiction of the basic sealing technique.
"This……"
Hatake Akira's head suddenly became as big as a bucket. He depicted the most basic sealing technique stroke by stroke. Compared with completing it instantly with a clap of one hand, the span and difficulty increased by more than one level.
He lacked confidence a little.
"Minato-sensei, is there any special technique for this method of instantly portraying a Sealing Warlock?"
"There are no special techniques. What is needed is your understanding of each sealing technique, control of chakra, and an inexplicable talent for sealing techniques."
Minato Namikaze poured a basin of cold water on Hatake Akira again, making the latter feel somewhat scared.
After calming himself down, Akira Hatake mobilized the little chakra in his body and, imitating Minato Namikaze, slapped the ground with one palm.
brush……
The pitch-black sealing technique began to spread, but halfway through it suddenly became disordered, and a sealing technique that was neither fish nor fowl and had no effect was formed.
His first attempt ended in failure.
There was also a hint of impatience and disappointment on Hatake Akira's face...
"Don't worry, remember the feeling just now, forget where you went wrong, and try again."
There was a hint of gloom in Namikaze Minato's bright eyes. If Hatake Akira failed three times in a row, it would mean that he would have no chance of learning the Flying Thunder God Technique.
Gritting his teeth, Hatake Akira closed his eyes and thought for a while, rehearsing it over and over in his mind.
Finally, after a minute, Hatake Akira opened his eyes.
Snapped!
He slapped the ground with one hand once again, and the pitch-black sealing technique spread rapidly, completing the basic construction at the fastest speed, and the distribution of chakra in each technique was exactly the same.
A most basic sealing technique appeared clearly under Hatake Akira's palm and was successfully activated.
"I did it! Minato-sensei!"
Hatake Akira cheered with joy, feeling a sense of accomplishment and his happiness was beyond words.
"Very good." Namikaze Minato nodded with a smile, "Then let's start the last part of the Flying Thunder God Technique talent test as soon as possible."
Namikaze Minato pointed at the sealing technique that Hatake Akira had personally carved out, "After you release your palm, can you sense its existence now?"
"Okay!" Hatake Akira nodded.
Because it is a sealing technique carved by his own chakra, Hatake Akira naturally established a very wonderful connection with it, and can perfectly sense the specific state and location of this basic sealing technique.
"Okay, you step back 5 meters."
Hatake Akira did as he was told, and after stepping back five meters he could still sense the sealing technique he had carved.
"Back another five meters."
When Hatake Akira was 10 meters away from the sealing ritual he had carved, he could still sense the sealing ritual he had carved, but it had become a little blurry.
"Back 10 meters."
After retreating 20 meters, the sealing technique became even more blurred. Hatake Akira could only vaguely sense the existence of the sealing technique, but could no longer determine its specific status.
"Keep retreating until you can no longer sense the existence of the sealing technique, then you can stop."
Continuing to retreat to a distance of 30 meters, Hatake Akira could no longer sense the sealing ritual he had drawn. He then stood there nervously waiting for Namikaze Minato's decision.
"Congratulations, Ming!" Namikaze Minato's face was full of smiles, "You have the talent to practice the Flying Thunder God Technique!"
"I passed the test?!" Hatake Akira said in a high-pitched voice.
"Yes, you have decent talent and are capable of practicing the Flying Thunder God Technique." Namikaze Minato repeated, and then changed the subject, "But it is difficult for you to practice the Flying Thunder God Technique to a high level. You must be prepared."
ready?
what to prepare?
Hatake Akira was not impressed by Minato Namikaze's words. All he wanted was to fulfill the prerequisites for Minato Namikaze to accept him as a disciple. As for the talent for practicing the Flying Thunder God Technique and the specific achievements of the Flying Thunder God Technique in the future, he was not worried at all.
You know, there is only more than a year left until the Third Ninja World War, and the time for a large amount of gold coins to come in is about to come.
With the support of a large amount of gold coins, Hatake Akira's talent in practicing ninjutsu will usher in explosive growth!
There is still a long way to go. If Minato Namikaze draws a conclusion now, he will sooner or later be slapped in the face by Hatake Akira.
Chapter 31 The ninja world is not fair.
Hatake House.
Kakashi, who was out on a mission, did not come back, and only Hatake Sakumo was at home.
When Hatake Akira entered the room, Hatake Sakumo just came out of the kitchen carrying food.
"Ming, why are you back so late today?"
The hot steam from the food brushed against Hatake Sakumo's cheeks. Hatake Akira, who had already eaten two meals, wanted to say that he had already had dinner, but he opened his mouth and didn't say it.
Judging from the appearance of the food, it should have been prepared a long time ago. The reason why it is still steaming is obviously because Hatake Sakumo has heated it up more than once.
"I visited Minato-sensei at his house."
Akira Hatake replied, before pulling out a chair and sitting at the dining table.
"Oh? Minato Namikaze agreed to accept you as his apprentice?" Hatake Sakumo raised his eyebrows. He knew Hatake Akira's plan very well, but he didn't expect that Hatake Akira's progress was so fast.
"We are halfway to success..." Hatake Akira didn't brag in front of Hatake Sakumo, "The only obstacle may be the Third Hokage."
"Don't worry, leave the rest to me. The Sandaime Hokage will probably give me some face."
Although Hatake Sakumo has already begun to think about withdrawing from the political center of Konoha, the time is not right now and it is impossible for him to withdraw.
As long as Hatake Sakumo is the candidate for Hokage, his influence in Konoha will last.
Moreover, Hatake Sakumo's "scandal" has not yet broken out. Whether in terms of connections or prestige, Hatake Sakumo can rank among the top three in Konoha.
It is impossible for the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, a ninja hero on the decline, to ignore the opinions of Hatake Sakumo.
"Just think of it as the last thing your father does for you before he retires."
Hatake Sakumo smiled and placed the rice next to Hatake Akira's hand. "Do you have any requirements for your future teammates?"
"I hope I can be in the same team with Kakashi." Hatake Akira said without hesitation, "Kakashi hasn't fully grown up yet. I'm a little worried about him."
"I'm glad you think so." Hatake Sakumo nodded. "Who do you want to choose as the remaining teammate?"
"The last one didn't ask for it."
Hatake Akira shook his head. "If all the team members are decided internally, the Sandaime will definitely do something weird to balance them. Leaving a vacant position is equivalent to giving us some room to maneuver."
After hearing what Hatake Akira said, Hatake Sakumo nodded. This is the most reassuring thing about Hatake Akira.
Be steady, thoughtful, and take every step carefully.
Although Hatake Akira is sometimes lazy, that is when he is allowed to be. Hatake Akira has never slacked off when it comes to big or important matters.
"When you graduate from Ninja School, I'll arrange it for you."
Hatake Sakumo spoke softly, but his tone was very confident. He was 100% sure that he could arrange his two sons into the team led by Namikaze Minato.
The reason for this confidence comes from his current position.
The ninja world has never been a fair place.
The same is true for Konoha.
Although Konoha was the first hidden village to open a ninja school and the first to improve its talent promotion mechanism, in a horizontal comparison, Konoha's system is definitely ahead of the other five hidden villages.
But it's just a comparison. If we really dig deeper, there are still big problems with Konoha's talent training and promotion mechanism.
Starting from the 11th year of Konoha, under the reform of the second Hokage Senju Tobirama, Konoha established the Konoha Ninja School, providing civilians with an opportunity to become ninja.
But 33 years have passed since the founding of the Konoha Ninja School. At the speed at which the Ninja School trains ninjas, it has already gone through seven or eight batches of students.
But if you count carefully, there are only three ninjas who made their mark as civilians.
Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Minato Namikaze.