After sparring with Naruto and Karin, Sarutobi Asuma brought everyone back to the Sage Domain. He then proceeded to give pointers to Naruto, Karin, Neji, Hinata, and Sasuke, who were all about to participate in the Chunin Exams.
The other younger ones listened in as spectators.
When the session ended in the afternoon, Sarutobi Asuma kept Naruto behind.
Naruto was quite excited, "Uncle Asuma, are you going to teach me a new ninjutsu?"
"What ninjutsu is it?"
He had been holding back his excitement all day.
Sarutobi Asuma smiled and asked, "What ninjutsu do you want to learn?"
Naruto pondered, scratching his head in thought.
He couldn't think of any specific ninjutsu he wanted to learn.
It was because he realized his understanding of his uncle was very superficial.
He mastered countless ninjutsu, but Naruto didn't know which ones.
Or rather, Naruto himself didn't know what ninjutsu he wanted.
Seeing Naruto's expression, Sarutobi Asuma chuckled, "I heard from your father that you've already mastered Chakra Nature Transformation for Wind Style?"
"Mhm!"
Naruto nodded quickly, feeling quite proud. "This is a very powerful nature transformation!"
This was the difference between having parents and not having them.
Naruto, still carefree, was vastly different from the Naruto Sarutobi Asuma knew from the original story, at the same period.
This was not only because Minato and his wife were alive, but also due to reforms in the Ninja Academy.
Things like Water Walking and Tree Climbing.
Naruto, along with other excellent students, had already completed their training during their academy days.
And Chakra Nature Transformation.
Those who graduated from the Genin Preparatory Class had at least a basic grasp of one Chakra Nature Transformation.
Their physical fitness, chakra control, agility, and other aspects were far superior to the original.
Coupled with several months of mission experience, they could practically be considered to have Chunin-level strength.
This could be seen from the battle between Naruto and Karin earlier today.
"Since you've mastered Wind Style Chakra Nature Transformation, I'll teach you an S-rank Wind Style ninjutsu!" Sarutobi Asuma said.
Naruto's eyes lit up, "S-rank, really?"
"Uncle Asuma, what kind of ninjutsu is it?"
Sarutobi Asuma opened his right palm, and with a sharp, piercing friction hum, a Wind Style: Rasenshuriken formed.
Naruto widened his eyes, "That's amazing!"
"Is this Rasengan with Wind Style Chakra Nature Transformation added?"
Sarutobi Asuma dispersed the ninjutsu and said, "That's right!"
"This technique is one where both Chakra Nature Transformation and Shape Transformation have reached their peak, and it was derived from the Rasengan technique."
"Actually, your father also mastered this technique."
Naruto blinked in surprise, "Dad mastered this technique too?"
Sarutobi Asuma nodded, "Yes."
"However, this technique is very dangerous."
"As you saw earlier, what did it resemble?"
Naruto immediately replied, "A shuriken."
He then got excited, "Uncle Asuma, can this technique be thrown like a shuriken?"
"Of course."
Sarutobi Asuma nodded, but then his tone shifted, "However, without strong Chakra Control, it's impossible to throw it."
"In other words, without sufficient Chakra Control, you won't be able to control it after throwing it, and the technique will quickly collapse."
"This is also why Big Brother Minato didn't teach it to you. Your current Chakra Control is too poor."
Naruto looked embarrassed, then muttered, "It's not that bad!"
Sarutobi Asuma didn't hesitate to retort, "It's far worse than Karin and Haruno Sakura!"
"Of course, if you were in Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, there shouldn't be a problem."
Naruto was overjoyed upon hearing this but then felt a bit dejected, "Dad and Mom said I can't use this mode casually."
He hadn't used it when sparring with Karin today.
Or rather, he hadn't used it outside the village since mastering it.
Even Kakashi-sensei didn't know.
"Then train well."
"You know, this jutsu is incredibly powerful; it can even kill a Jonin with a single move."
Sarutobi Asuma said, patiently guiding him.
"Mhm!"
"I'll work hard!"
"I am Uzumaki Naruto!"
Naruto declared with full fighting spirit, "I'm going to be Hokage!"
"I believe you can achieve that too."
Sarutobi Asuma, being very supportive, then looked at Naruto's abdomen and asked, "How are you getting along with Kurama?"
The topic shifted rather abruptly, and Naruto, after a moment of surprise, complained, "That stinky fox is too mean!"
"Hmph, he won't even acknowledge me!"
Naruto crossed his arms and huffed, turning his head away, "I won't indulge him!"
Within the seal, the Nine-Tails, prostrate on the ground, opened one eye and let out a cold snort.
To steal his chakra and then expect him to listen? He wouldn't yield so easily!
Sarutobi Asuma saw the Nine-Tails' reaction and chuckled, "Kurama is quite pitiful, losing his father, so he's a bit rebellious."
"Oh, is that so?"
Naruto thought for a moment and said, "Then I won't bother arguing with him."
The Nine-Tails had fully opened its eyes and roared furiously, "You brat named Asuma, when did I lose my father?"
Sarutobi Asuma's consciousness instantly appeared before him, and he smiled, "You were created by the Sage of Six Paths. He is your father. The Sage of Six Paths is gone, so you've lost your father. That's perfectly reasonable, isn't it?"
The Nine-Tails was speechless for a moment, but then it snorted, "Brat, what are you doing here?"
"It seems my attitude was too gentle..."
Sarutobi Asuma smiled.
The next moment, Truth-Seeking Balls materialized behind him, nine in total.
A staff also appeared in his right hand.
He was almost a perfect replica of the Sage of Six Paths.
The Nine-Tails' pupils constricted: "This guy..."
A few years ago, Sarutobi Asuma had also mastered the Truth-Seeking Balls, but at that time, he wasn't as powerful as he was now.
"He's already on par with the old man?"
The Nine-Tails' shock knew no bounds.
"Kurama, I've told you before, with the appearance of the Rinnegan, the Tailed Beasts will be reabsorbed, and the Ten-Tails will reappear. The Sage of Six Paths must have told you this too, right?"
Sarutobi Asuma looked at the Nine-Tails, whose expression had changed, and said calmly, "I don't have that much patience anymore."
"If you don't listen obediently, then I'll have to take matters into my own hands."
"The Sage of Six Paths could create you, and I can destroy you and then create a new Nine-Tails."
The Nine-Tails roared in anger upon hearing this, "You're threatening me!"
Sarutobi Asuma pointed, and a torii gate descended from the sky, crushing the Nine-Tails' head with a loud thud.
"The old Sage's Sage Mode..."
The Nine-Tails couldn't move at all.
"It's not a threat, just stating a fact."
Sarutobi Asuma's expression was cold, "I'm giving you one last chance."
"Also, let me tell you a secret: Naruto is the son of the Sage of Six Paths, the reincarnation of Ashura's chakra."
The Nine-Tails' eyes widened: "What?"
Sarutobi Asuma said, "Sense it carefully."
"The Gate of the Great God isn't my power, but a hidden strength within Naruto."
With that, Sarutobi Asuma turned and disappeared, leaving behind only one sentence, "I'll give you one day to consider."
"If you don't cooperate obediently, then I'll have to erase your consciousness."
"Besides, wouldn't it be beneficial to train a Jinchuriki according to your own ideas?"
With Sarutobi Asuma's disappearance, the seal suppressing the Nine-Tails also vanished.
The Nine-Tails remained in place.
It hadn't expected the reincarnation of Ashura, son of the Sage of Six Paths.
Furthermore, Sarutobi Asuma's threat...
The Nine-Tails snorted coldly, defiantly declaring, "I will definitely train someone who will overturn the entire Ninja World!"
Sarutobi Asuma multitasked, threatening the Nine-Tails while also teaching Naruto how to practice Wind Style: Rasenshuriken.
They finished when it was nearly dark. As Naruto left, Asuma reminded him, "Go back and have a good talk with Kurama."
"Yes, I will, Uncle Asuma," Naruto nodded and grinned, "That guy is so pathetic, I won't bother holding a grudge against him!"
The chapter numbers were wrong in the previous few chapters, my bad... it doesn't affect anything though.
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