291Minato NamikazeAI Model: gemini-2.5-flashChapter 291: Minato Namikaze
[Character Card: Six Paths Sage.]
[Description: Permanent Special Character Card. Grants the wearer the abilities of Otsutsuki Hagoromo, the Six Paths Sage.]
[The current host's compatibility is 100%. Can be worn. Can also be transferred to others to obtain corresponding compensation rewards.]
[Due to the excessive number of original skills, only the following skills are displayed. The remaining Ninjutsu will be self-learned.]
[Skill details are as follows:]
[Sage Body: Passive Skill. Possesses a Sage physique, allowing free control and use of Natural Energy, resulting in comprehensive enhancement.]
[Yin-Yang Release: Passive Skill. Proficient in Yin Release and Yang Release, allowing the creation of objects and the bestowal of life force.]
[Six Paths Sage Art: Passive Skill. Mastery over Sage Techniques and the Six Paths Power.]
[Truth-Seeking Orb: Active Skill. A special Ninjutsu that surpasses Bloodline Limit and Bloodline Selection. The user can freely manipulate the Truth-Seeking Orb, exhibiting various effects. Maximum of nine orbs.]
[Six Paths: Planetary Devastation: Active Skill. Yin-Yang power forms a gravitational source, attracting the sealed object and the surrounding earth. After moving away from the planet, it continuously rises and grows, eventually forming a new moon.]
[Impure Land Summoning: Active Skill. Summons the departed souls from the Pure Land.]
[Edo Tensei: Release: Active Skill. Directly releases the Edo Tensei state.]
[Infinite Tsukuyomi: Release: Active Skill. Breaks the Infinite Tsukuyomi.]
Naruto awoke from his state of feigned sleep after a long time.
Too much information had been crammed into his head all at once, making him feel intensely uncomfortable.
But it was truly worthy of the Six Paths Sage, the strongest in the Ninja World.
Every single skill was extremely useful.
Even if Ōtsutsuki Kaguya were released right now, he could totally stage a drama of betraying one's master and destroying one's ancestor.
The only pity was that several skills were difficult to test out.
For example, Six Paths: Planetary Devastation.
If he created another moon, the art style of the Ninja World would become very strange.
After the Land of Summer conference concluded, Naruto returned to Konoha.
He left the rest of the matters for En Yui to handle.
She was already a qualified tool, needing to learn to proactively take on heavy responsibilities.
Of course, Naruto also had things to do.
He was jointly researching Ninjutsu for extracting Tailed Beasts with Yakushi Kabuto.
*Ahem*, he was the one being researched.
That statement was like saying Jordan and I scored 57 points together.
A week later, Naruto received a message from Kakashi.
He arrived at the training ground. Kakashi was looking down at a picture book, Sasuke stood expressionless in the morning sun, and Sakura was gazing intently nearby.
What a familiar scene.
It was just that icha icha paradise had been replaced by 'Body Conditioning.'
Kakashi-sensei is as worn out as ever.
Naruto smiled and greeted the three of them.
Sasuke nodded slightly.
Sakura asked, "What mission is it today? The three of us gathered together—does this mean aliens are invading?"
She couldn't be blamed for such a wild thought.
When she received Kakashi's message saying she, Naruto, and Sasuke were going on a mission, she found it unbelievable.
Who else in the entire Ninja World could be their opponent?
If not in the Ninja World, then it must be in space, right?
In a sense, her guess wasn't wrong.
But it wasn't this mission; it was the Ōtsutsuki Clan later on.
Naruto didn't answer and looked toward Kakashi.
Since he had proposed it, Naruto shouldn't steal his thunder.
"This is an S-rank mission."
Kakashi said with a chuckle, "I suppose you already know about the new Ninja system. S-rank missions grant extra preferential treatment during the month-end assessment, you know."
"Kakashi-sensei, you don't need to introduce it; we were the ones who created this system."
Sakura raised an eyebrow and said.
Kakashi felt a little hurt.
Having disciples who are too outstanding is also a kind of trouble.
This new assessment method was proposed by Naruto and then promoted by Sakura.
Simply put, Ninjas receive a base salary, and during the month-end assessment, extra money is added based on coefficients.
These coefficients are nothing more than mission difficulty, ratings, and so on.
"Alright, I'll get to the point."
Kakashi waved his hand and said, "In the former Land of Wind, there was a power called Rōran. They possessed a Ryūmyaku containing infinite energy, and a Puppeteer named Mukade has set his sights on it."
"Is this Ninja named Mukade very powerful?"
Sasuke, who had been silent the whole time, asked.
If he could make Team 7 reunite, this guy must have some tricks up his sleeve, right?
"Uh, power isn't exactly the issue."
Kakashi scratched his head and said, "He is a rather special type of Puppeteer. If he gets his hands on the Ryūmyaku, he will destroy the world."
A hint of interest appeared on Sasuke's face.
During the recent battle against the Akatsuki Organization, Naruto fighting ten opponents alone had greatly shocked him.
He knew deep down that he was not Naruto's opponent.
If Mukade was truly that formidable, it would be a good chance to hone his own skills.
Kakashi didn't dare look at him.
But since he had already exaggerated, he could only hope that Mukade would live up to the hype.
"The Hidden Sand Village provided us with a map."
Kakashi took out the map, rare fighting spirit rising within him, and shouted, "Team 7, move out!"
Sakura leaned close to Naruto and whispered, "Do you feel like Sensei is acting a little strange?"
Well, after all, it was a day like the one right before retirement.
Naruto smiled and retorted, "Isn't this quite nice?"
The group traveled through a Teleportation Arrayto a city not far from Rōran.
The first project the Land of Summer undertook after its establishment was building Teleportation Arrays, linking almost the entire Ninja Worldtogether.
Countless historical events have proven the importance of information transfer.
After walking for half an hour in the desert, they arrived at a place filled with ruins and broken walls.
"Naruto, use your sensory card to find Mukade."
Kakashi looked at the vast desert and instructed.
Naruto nodded, not using Kagura Minds Eye, but Clairvoyance instead.
Soon, he locked onto Mukade's location.
"Follow me."
Naruto leaped up and vanished at an extremely fast speed.
Sasuke instantly transformed into a streak of light, leaving sparks and lightning in his wake.
He only stopped accelerating after he had surpassed Naruto.
"Childish."
Naruto couldn't help but complain.
Sasuke's face stiffened, but he didn't refute.
The four people stopped in front of a passageway.
"This is the place where Minato-sensei left the seal back then."
Kakashi's expression changed slightly, and he led the way inside.
After a moment, their view suddenly widened.
Although it was still dilapidated, it was clear that the internal space was huge, resembling a certain tall tower.
In the center was a sunken deep pit.
There was only one path leading to the target.
Mukade, who was standing in front of the seal, saw them and laughed wildly: "Konoha Ninja, you're too late! I, Mukade, will surely obtain the power of the Ryūmyaku, overthrow the Land of Summer, and become the supreme Emperor!"
Hey, hey, hey, Director, those lines aren't right!
Naruto was speechless, unsure what to say.
"The seal left by the Fourth Hokage is not something you can undo."
Kakashi looked at him expressionlessly.
"I'm not trying to undo it."
Mukade pressed his hands onto the ground and roared, "I'm going to absorb it!"
Blue light spread out with him as the center.
The only path broke apart.
"Let's go in."
Naruto knew the time travel had begun and quickly stepped forward.
Their vision was filled with light.
Then, the blinding light softened.
Naruto looked around.
High towers stood everywhere, giving off a distinct science fiction feel.
The entire city was powered by the Ryūmyaku; in a sense, it was indeed quite sci-fi.
A few seconds later, a strange noise sounded.
Naruto looked up. There were two floating robots overhead.
They were essentially puppets, of course, but their style resembled the large, clumsy robots from Pacific Rim.
Four white air bullets instantly dropped down.
Unlike ordinary puppets, these things contained Natural Energy.
Their power was clearly greater than that of regular Ninjutsu.
Naruto gripped Enma, and as the blade flashed, the Chakra threads connecting the puppets were severed.
The two puppets immediately crashed down and were shattered.
But soon, four more puppets surrounded them.
Naruto leaped backward, dodging the air bullets, and Enma flashed again in his hand, severing the Chakra threads once more.
Instantly, more puppets flew in from a distance.
"As long as we are in Rōran, the puppets are endless. There's no need to waste energy here."
A masked young man suddenly appeared.
Flying Thunder God Technique.
Naruto raised an eyebrow and stopped tangling with the puppets.
"This is no place to talk. Please follow me."
The young man turned and led the way.
Naruto followed, and they soon reached a hidden tower.
Besides the young man, his two teammates were also there, but they were all wearing masks.
"You are a Konoha Ninja?"
The young man looked at Naruto and couldn't help but ask.
He felt an extraordinary closeness to this boy.
Perhaps it was because the other party had the same golden hair as him.
"Yes."
Naruto nodded and asked, "Are you too?"
"We were dispatched by Hokage-sama to carry out a mission, but he didn't tell me there would be a fourth person."
The young man smiled beneath his mask and advised, "You are still young; you shouldn't get involved in this dangerous mission. Leave quickly."
Although Naruto's performance against the puppets was good just now, that was the extent of it.
The most troublesome thing in Rōran wasn't the puppets, but the manipulator behind the scenes who controlled the puppets and commanded the Ryūmyaku.
Hearing this, Naruto knew that he hadn't met Kakashi and the other two.
Otherwise, he would have already known they were time travelers.
After all, Kakashi definitely wouldn't be able to hold back upon seeing Minato again.
"I can help you."
Naruto thought for a moment and said.
"Hey, kid, listen properly."
A red-haired, pot-bellied young man behind Minato spoke up, "This isn't the time for you to show off your strength."
Naruto recognized his identity with a single glance.
Akimichi Choza.
Akimichi Choji's father.
Naruto took out a Kunai and handed it to Minato, saying, "I really can help you."
In the original theatrical version, Minato clearly recognized Naruto as his future son.
Therefore, he didn't bother hiding it here.
He just happened to have some things he wanted to ask him.
"Flying Thunder God Mark?"
Minato couldn't help but show a surprised expression. He carefully examined the Kunai and found that the mark was neither his nor Senju Tobirama's.
The reason he was so certain was that the mark was different for everyone who used it.
Otherwise, wouldn't two Ninjas who both knew the Flying Thunder God Technique get their marks confused?
"Who exactly are you?"
Minato narrowed his eyes and asked.
...
Naruto suddenly realized this question was quite difficult to answer.
Just show up and claim him as Dad?
He didn't have any emotional foundation with him.
The two of them were meeting for the first time.
Although in his previous life, Naruto liked this 'Little Sun of the Ninja World,' that was just anime, not reality.
The two could not be compared.
You could change wives in every anime, but not in reality.
"I am from the future Konoha," Naruto said.
...
Minato hesitated for a moment, unsure whether he should believe him.
"I can prove it."
Naruto activated Clairvoyance and quickly found Kakashi's trace.
A few minutes later, master and disciple met.
Kakashi's appearance was simply too eye-catching.
Although this was the mature version, Minato still recognized him.
Kakashi, meanwhile, stared blankly at the youthful Minato who had removed his mask.
If he were to rank the people he knew.
Besides Rin Nohara and Obito, Minato would undoubtedly rank third.
But a Minato who looked even younger than himself felt truly jarring.
Minato recovered his senses, also feeling somewhat flustered.
However, his excellent psychological resilience quickly allowed him to return to normal.
"How did you arrive at this point in time?"
"We were pursuing Mukade and triggered the Flying Thunder God seal you left behind."
Kakashi quickly answered, his attitude just as it had always been.
But he was quite happy inside.
Not long ago, he learned about the Kannabi Bridge Battle, and now he had seen his deceased teacher again.
Minato understood the reason after a brief thought.
The Flying Thunder God Technique was inherently a Space-Time Ninjutsu, making time travel possible.
Coupled with the nearly infinite energy of the Ryūmyaku, this encounter between the future and the past was completely brought about.
"You are not people of this time period. Try not to stay long, or it could cause chaos in the future," Minato said solemnly.
"The urgent matter at hand is dealing with Anrokuzan, which is Mukade."
Naruto really wanted to roast that name.
It was practically screaming 'villain.'
Why choose Anrokuzan of all names?
Why not go for Shi Siming?
"Understood."
Kakashi nodded and said, "We will follow your instructions."
"We'll split into two groups. You will protect Sara, the Queen of Rōran, and we will go eliminate Anrokuzan."
Minato laid out a simple plan.
These two tasks were the objectives of his squad, and since someone else could handle them, they could save a lot of time.
Of course, this was also done out of respect for Kakashi.
If it were anyone else, he definitely wouldn't want outsiders interfering.
"I'll go with you."
Naruto spoke up, "I have some knowledge of reconnaissance Ninjutsu."
"That's right."
Kakashi added, "Naruto's strength definitely won't hold you back."
He was very self-aware.
Although the reunion of master and disciple was moving, it couldn't compare to the importance of father and son meeting.
"Naruto?"
Minato was slightly startled, thinking of Jiraiya-sensei's novel.
"My name is Uzumaki Naruto."
Naruto introduced himself.
A look of realization appeared on Minato's face.
Uzumaki, huh.
With his intelligence, he naturally grasped the heart of the matter.
Kakashi left with Sakura and Sasuke.
Quite self-aware.
"Kid, my name is Akimichi Choza."
"Shibi Aburame."
Minato's two teammates behind him also introduced themselves.
Because of Kakashi, they believed in the possibility of time travel.
This wasn't considered a fantasy in the Ninja World.
After all, the legendary Six Paths Sage even created a moon.
That sounded even more terrifying.
"Kid, have you heard our names in the future?"
Akimichi Choza grinned and asked.
But Minato quickly interrupted, saying, "Knowing the future is not a good thing."
"Alright."
Akimichi Choza had no choice but to abandon his curiosity.
"Shibi, continue scouting Anrokuzan's location."
After Minato finished speaking, he looked at Naruto again and asked, "How old are you this year?"