Chapter 106: Become a Disciple

Chapter 106: Become a Disciple

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Luna was a girl after all, so her eating habits were still somewhat elegant, but her eyes kept darting around, watching the others with interest. Her light purple long hair gently swayed with the breeze, like the wings of a dancing butterfly.

She occasionally reached out her slender fingers, gently tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear, her movements soft and natural. Each movement carried a hint of elegance and grace.

Soon, Yahiko, who had finished eating first, patted his already bulging stomach and wiped his mouth, savoring the wonderful taste he hadn't experienced in so long. Then his expression slightly turned serious. Nagato and Luna saw Yahiko's expression and knew what he was about to do. They also stopped what they were doing and looked at Kiyoshi together.

"Big brother...!" Yahiko hesitated for a moment, firmed his resolve, then hesitantly asked, "You must be a powerful ninja, right?"

"Yes... I guess you could say that!" Kiyoshi was slightly modest.

"Then... can you... teach us ninjutsu?" Yahiko stammered, speaking for the three children, presenting their request. "Just... just teach us a few simple ninjutsu will be fine!" Yahiko also knew that their request might be a bit much. In his understanding, ninjutsu from the great ninja villages couldn't be easily taught to outsiders. Thus, he added a hesitant remark.

Kiyoshi gazed at the three children in front of him, his Jōgan quietly opening, observing them carefully. Nagato was a given. Being able to bear Uchiha Madara's Rinnegan, and being a descendant of the Uzumaki clan, who were勉强 considered distant relatives of his own bloodline, his talent would definitely not be bad. As for Yahiko, a faint trace of Chakra had already been generated within his body at this time. Furthermore, Yahiko's optimistic and carefree personality made Kiyoshi quite fond of him. As for Luna, she also had a trace of Chakra within her body, but even if this angelic and pure little girl had no talent at all, Kiyoshi would still be willing to keep her by his side.

Seeing that Kiyoshi didn't respond for a long time, the three children's expressions dimmed. However, they had already prepared themselves for rejection.

At this moment, Luna made a move, breaking the silence. Following her instincts, a piece of white paper gradually materialized in her fair hands, and then, with her effortful control, it folded into a white paper flower.

This operation exhausted the meager Chakra within her body, and her face turned pale, but she still maintained a smile and handed the paper flower to Kiyoshi. "Big brother! For you! Thank you for saving us!"

Kiyoshi was stunned. With his Jōgan still open, he clearly saw the process of the paper flower appearing and the flow of Chakra within Luna's body. "This is... a Kekkei Genkai? Paper Release?" He hadn't expected Luna to be a possessor of a rare Kekkei Genkai.

Kiyoshi reached out and took the paper flower Luna offered, showing a gentle smile. Then he shook his head and gently tucked the paper flower back into Luna's light purple hair. The paper flower brushed against her hair, complementing her light purple long hair, as refreshing as blooming flowers in spring.

Kiyoshi looked at Luna. Light purple hair with a paper flower, coupled with Luna's slightly pale face and pure smile, she was like a pure and flawless angel. The entire scene was as beautiful as a frozen picture, forming a captivating and elegant painting.

After a moment of silence, Kiyoshi spoke, "Then, let's become disciples!" He decided to take the three children as his disciples.

Yahiko, who had given up hope of learning ninjutsu because Kiyoshi hadn't spoken for a long time, was startled when Kiyoshi suddenly spoke. He subconsciously thought Kiyoshi had refused them, so he said bitterly, "I'm sorry, big brother! We were presum..." Before he could finish the word, Yahiko suddenly realized. It seemed Kiyoshi hadn't refused their request, and was even going to be their teacher?

"Huh?" Yahiko exclaimed in surprise, then immediately changed his tone and bowed respectfully, "Teacher!"

"Yay!" Luna also smiled from the side.

"Teacher!" Nagato also said, his tone filled with respect. He was very grateful for Kiyoshi's timely rescue yesterday, but due to his personality, he didn't show it very clearly.

"Very good!" Kiyoshi was also extremely satisfied with the three children. The most important method of inheritance in ninja villages was the master-disciple relationship. It was very rare to be able to simultaneously take on several disciples with excellent talent and character.

"Let's introduce ourselves. My name is Kiyoshi Otsutsuki. I am a Jōnin of the Hidden Mist Village. I am skilled in many things, and you will slowly experience them in the future. There are many things I like, and quite a few things I dislike. Since you have become my disciples, I have only one request for you: do not betray me! Now it's your turn to introduce yourselves. Tell me what you like and dislike, and your dreams!" Kiyoshi said calmly.

"Then, Teacher, do we also have to go to the Hidden Mist Village with you?" Curious Yahiko was the first to ask.

"What, do you still want to stay in this country?" Kiyoshi asked in return, feeling that the three children shouldn't have any attachments here.

"No, no, no, Teacher Kiyoshi, I was just asking, just asking!" Yahiko laughed awkwardly. He didn't want to continue struggling and wandering in the Land of Rain. Although he still dreamed of changing the Land of Rain and the entire ninja world, he had found a backer now. He had to hold on tightly to Kiyoshi's sturdy leg. The rest could be discussed after he gained strength.

"My name is Yahiko. I like fishing quietly by the river," Yahiko began his introduction. "It's just that after the war broke out, I haven't had the chance anymore." Yahiko's tone suddenly became low.

"What I hate is war. My dream is to have powerful strength, to change this country, to change the entire ninja world, to end war, and to bring peace!" Speaking of his dream, Yahiko regained his spirits, his tone also carrying a hint of passion.

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We don't know why Jiraiya didn't take the three children back to the Hidden Leaf Village, but I speculate that it was likely due to several reasons. Firstly, his status wasn't high enough. Although he was a disciple of the Hokage, there were still several old geezers in the Hidden Leaf. Take Shimura Danzo, for example. If he took Nagato back, the Rinnegan would definitely be dug out. Secondly, the environment of a large ninja village wasn't particularly friendly to war orphans. Jiraiya himself wasn't the type of person who could stay put. If he wasn't there, the three children who were left unattended would most likely have a very miserable life. Thirdly, Nagato himself had a blood feud with the Hidden Leaf, and Yahiko and Konan also became orphans because of the war between the Hidden Leaf + Hidden Sand and the Hidden Rain. It was unlikely that they would willingly go to the Hidden Leaf.

With Kiyoshi, however, there were no problems. He had an elder grandfather, he was rich enough, and holding the Twin Swords, Hiramekarei, he was publicly acknowledged as the prime candidate for the Fourth Mizukage. Moreover, the Hidden Mist didn't have any conflicts with the Hidden Rain, and the Hidden Mist hadn't entered the war yet.

This explanation should be able to hold water.

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