"Can it really be done like this?"
Kitagawa Minamoto stared at the speck-like Chakra in his hand, feeling utterly bewildered.
He knew well that this was the Yin Release and Yang Release he had long sought to materialize!
In fact, everyone inherently possesses Yin Release and Yang Release within them, as these represent physical power and spiritual power.
Moreover, many techniques involve Yin Release and Yang Release.
"The most basic ones are Genjutsu and medical ninjutsu."
As for higher-level applications, they reach the level of Secret Techniques.
For example, the Ino-Shika-Chō trio all use Secret Techniques involving Yin Release and Yang Release.
"But those are merely applications, not the complete materialization or transformation of these two forces."
The Yin-Yang Technique obtained from Obito Uchiha contained a lot of data, but there were quite a few issues with it.
Even for Minamoto, a 'developing' Ōtsutsuki, correcting and completing it required some time.
Otherwise, he would have started learning and using it long ago!
But unexpectedly, the knowledge from the Self-Reincarnation provided him with much inspiration and insight.
"This technique uses life-for-life logic, but its principles involve Yin-Yang Release."
"After all, when a person dies, their soul enters the Pure Land, which requires the power of Yin Release for communication, while a lifeless body needs the power of Yang Release for revival."
Thinking about this, he truly marveled at Chiyo's achievements.
In the Land of Wind, where resources were scarce, she managed to create such a technique by herself.
Even if luck played a part, it was still unimaginable. If she had the resources of Konohagakure...
"No wonder she's called 'the flower of ninja that doesn't decay even when buried by the sands of causality.'"
With this technique, and having successfully materialized the powers of Yin Release and Yang Release, Minamoto felt he could create something interesting.
"Like perhaps imitating Madara Uchiha and performing Sage Art: Yin Release Lightning Dispatch?"
Besides, he could also apply this to other Chakra types.
"It seems this time out, I can give it a proper try."
And he remembered something else.
"If I'm not mistaken, the Truth-Seeking Balls are essentially techniques. By mastering the Yin-Yang Five Elements Chakra, one can attempt to create them?"
Though curious, he knew he needed to stabilize first.
After training all night, he headed to the Yamanaka clan's flower shop early the next morning.
"Senpai, you're here!"
Ino seemed to have been waiting there for some time. Seeing Minamoto enter, she immediately smiled and greeted him.
"Morning, Ino, uh, and Uncle."
Minamoto returned the smile, but soon realized there was more than just Ino present.
Inoichi Yamanaka was also in the shop, smiling warmly at him.
"Hello, Minamoto."
Inoichi was very humble and kind. He stood up and smiled.
"Though this is our first meeting, I've heard your name many times. Your talent and achievements are truly impressive."
"Inoichi-senpai is the famous one."
Minamoto replied with a smile.
"I heard Inoichi-senpai is an idol among intelligence ninjas, both in Konohagakure and outside villages."
"You're too kind, too kind."
Inoichi's smile grew even wider, but soon Ino brought over the flowers.
"Senpai, your flowers."
Inoichi, seeing this, asked curiously.
"Minamoto, are you going to visit Jiraiya-sama?"
"Yes, yesterday..."
Minamoto nodded but quickly glanced at Ino, skipping over the details.
"I've done quite a few missions with him, so visiting him after hearing about his injury seems appropriate."
"I see."
Inoichi also knew about yesterday's events. He thought for a moment before speaking.
"In that case, I'll accompany you to visit Jiraiya-sama. After all, he is Jiraiya-sama."
"Sure, it would be my honor."
Minamoto nodded immediately, feeling Inoichi's goodwill.
Besides, Kakashi intended to introduce him to more people, which would be beneficial connections.
"How strange, they aren't meeting for the first time, yet they're already so familiar?"
Ino watched her father and Minamoto leave, feeling puzzled, and more curious.
"Is Dad really that famous? And what exactly are Minamoto-senpai's talents and achievements? He doesn't seem like someone who'd put a comrade in the hospital."
She had asked about it, but her father was vague, seemingly unwilling to discuss it, only advising her to study hard at school.
"But do you really know what we've been through at school? It's maddening!"
Thinking about the 'harsh survival environment' at the ninja school, even a good student like Ino felt overwhelmed.
She couldn't understand why, when previous students seemed to have it easy, her class faced such difficulties.
"Perverted Sage, we've come to see you."
While Ino was still complaining inwardly, Minamoto and her father arrived at the Konohagakure hospital.
Pushing open the door to Jiraiya's ward, Minamoto shouted, only to find the room quite crowded.
"Oh, Kakashi-sensei, Guy-sensei, you're all here, and other seniors too..."
"Inoichi-senpai."
Asuma, with his full beard, turned and greeted Inoichi first, then looked at Minamoto.
"Huh? Kakashi, is this your student? The reports say he's quite impressive."
"Not just impressive, he's the only one in this year's Jōnin exams."
Genma Shiranui, using a senbon as a toothpick, chuckled, looking at Minamoto.
"Hello, I'm Genma Shiranui, and this is Asuma, the Third Hokage's son. I've heard your name quite a bit."
"Indeed, quite famous. We've all heard about you."
Ebisu, wearing sunglasses, approached and examined Minamoto.
"Remarkable indeed. It's a shame early graduation isn't allowed anymore; you might have broken Kakashi's record."
"I've told you all before, Minamoto is really impressive."
Guy laughed heartily from the side, and Kakashi, who had been reading, lifted his head to smile.
"One generation surpasses the next, huh? He's actually surpassed me now; these kids are getting better and better."
"Hey, hey, hey, aren't you all here to see me?"
Seeing everyone's attention drawn to Minamoto, Jiraiya, lying in bed, felt displeased.
"Damn, I'm the unluckiest one here, and none of you care about me?"
"Jiraiya-sama, look, I even brought flowers for you."
Minamoto walked over with a grin, setting the flowers in place before speaking.
"I heard about your situation. Tsunade-sama went easy on you; otherwise, I'd be visiting the cemetery instead of here, right?"
"..."
Jiraiya's face darkened, Minamoto's words leaving him frustrated.
"Tch, I'm a gentleman who doesn't fight with women. Also, was it your doing yesterday? Naruto stuck with me, then suddenly went crazy."
He was clear-headed enough to notice the issue immediately, but Minamoto looked at him in confusion.
"Huh? Me? What are you talking about? I just returned to Konohagakure yesterday. How would I know about this?"
"But..."
"Maybe Naruto had a conscience and thought you were too much, so he decided to punish you?"
"..."
"But speaking of which, we all returned safely from this mission. Even Kakashi-sensei wasn't injured, so..."
Saying this, Minamoto deliberately glanced at Kakashi, who was holding a book without speaking, then turned to Jiraiya, wearing a silent yet knowing expression.
This made Kakashi and Jiraiya exchange a glance, seeing complex emotions in each other's eyes.
"Oh yeah, it seems someone ends up in the hospital every time we return."
Guy, once again obliviously adding fuel to the fire, made both Kakashi and Jiraiya feel the silence was deafening.
"Hahaha, alright, alright, it's just hospitalization, what's the big deal?"
After a moment, Jiraiya laughed heartily.
"Who knew I'd run into Tsunade, right, Kakashi?"
"Yes, indeed."
Kakashi laughed along, and the atmosphere became lively again.
Though this visit was somewhat unexpected, Kakashi continued introducing the attendees to Minamoto.
They also planned to gather Kakashi's classmates from his year for a reunion that evening, both to celebrate the successful mission and Minamoto's likely promotion to Jōnin soon.
This atmosphere was one Minamoto greatly enjoyed. Humans are social creatures, after all; who can truly endure loneliness?
"Even Madara Uchiha created a bunch of White Zetsu to annoy him, enduring them even when they couldn't retort."
Minamoto thought amusedly, but a new idea suddenly popped into his mind.
"If there were an IF scenario, where I ran away and said to Kakashi and Naruto:
'I am no longer the Kitagawa Minamoto you knew? Too bad, that's your misconception, everyone.
The Kitagawa Minamoto you knew never existed from the start. Don't show such expressions; are you confused, disappointed?
But I understand, since aspiration is the furthest emotion from understanding.'
Would they chase me to the ends of the earth?"
Thinking this, he shivered.
Luckily, he had no intention of running away; even if he were to leave, it would be secretly.
"Moreover, I can't use my identity!"
While Minamoto pondered, in the Land of Rain, Itachi Uchiha was heading alone towards the Land of Fire.
But suddenly, he stopped, his expression calm yet his gaze slightly tense as he looked ahead.
"Itachi Uchiha."
With a distortion in space, Obito Uchiha and Kisame appeared in front of him.
Obito looked at him indifferently, then coldly asked after a moment.
"Where are you going?"
(End of Chapter)
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