Chapter 123: Training

Early the next morning.

Once Kawaki and Tsunade woke up, they took the two young ones out for breakfast.

Since they didn't stay up late the night before, they got up early.

They came to the noodle shop at the corner. The last time, Kawaki's order of ten oysters had left a deep impression on the shop owner.

After everyone placed their orders, the owner cheekily whispered to Kawaki.

"Sir, do you still want oysters? They're fresh."

Looking at the owner's shifty - eyed look, Kawaki knew he had been remembered.

"Cough... No, thanks."

This little act couldn't escape Tsunade's eyes. She looked at the embarrassed Kawaki and almost burst out laughing.

"Come and sit, come and sit."

Kawaki found an empty seat and beckoned the others to sit down to relieve his embarrassment.

"Oyster Kawaki?"

Tsunade wasn't willing to let Kawaki off the hook and gave him a nice nickname.

"Can we just have a proper meal?"

Kawaki frowned, trying to show his anger.

Did he need oysters?

"Haha, okay, let's eat."

Tsunade laughed unkindly, not caring about Kawaki's feelings at all.

The two young ones thought they were solving some puzzle and looked completely confused.

They'd understand this kind of thing when they grew up.

Maybe Minato would understand earlier, but who could tell for sure?

After all, Nawaki had Big bro Jiraiya to clear his doubts.

Four bowls of noodles were served. This time, without any extra toppings, Kawaki's portion was about the same as theirs.

"Teacher, can we learn the Flying Thunder God[b]Flying Thunder God[/b] jutsu today?"

"Brother - in - law, can we learn the Earth Release secret jutsu[b]Earth Release secret jutsu[/b] today?"

Two pairs of expectant eyes stared intently at Kawaki.

"Sure."

Kawaki was eating his noodles and readily agreed, feeling a great sense of accomplishment.

Someone came to report the news right after the meeting, so they already knew that the village had sent reinforcements.

They still had a few days to stay.

"Great." (Said by two young ones)

After getting a satisfactory answer, the two young ones started to dig in and ate with gusto.

"Eat slowly. There's no rush."

Tsunade smiled and admonished the two young ones, her eyes full of affection.

Soon, the four of them finished eating. After paying the bill, they left the noodle shop and returned to the courtyard.

Kawaki and Tsunade sat down in the pavilion. The two young ones had already eagerly gone to make tea and bring snacks.

"Such opportunists."

Kawaki joked with a smile. At home, these two weren't this diligent.

It was mainly because in the Hatake family, it wasn't up to his disciples to do these things.

Even the Three Young Ones of Nagato lived a life of young masters and young ladies at home.

The servants naturally took care of the odd jobs.

"I wonder who they learned this from?"

Tsunade glanced at Kawaki meaningfully.

Like master, like servant.

"There's no way he's that kind of guy."

Kawaki immediately retorted.

"I didn't say it had anything to do with you."

Tsunade was amused by Kawaki's self - incrimination.

Sometimes, it's not always a good thing to have such a clear self - awareness.

"..."

Kawaki was left speechless.

Just then, Minato came over with fruits, and Nawaki brought the brewed tea.

After placing them on the table, he didn't say a word and stood aside, still looking at Kawaki with expectant eyes.

"You two."

Kawaki shook his head with a smile. They were both so shrewd.

"This is the Flying Thunder God[b]Flying Thunder God[/b] Scroll, and this is the Earth Release secret jutsu[b]Earth Release secret jutsu[/b] Scroll."

Kawaki gave the two Scrolls to the two young ones respectively.

Once they got the Scrolls, they couldn't wait. They immediately opened them and started researching.

After reading them, they still intended to listen to Kawaki's explanation.

"Looking at me? Go practice on your own!"

As an elder, Kawaki was good - natured enough to let them play to their full potential without limiting their abilities.

Actually, he just didn't know how to teach.

"Can we start practicing right away?" x2

The two young ones looked utterly incredulous.

"What else?"

"Hurry up and go practice. Don't make me kick you."

Kawaki felt a bit humiliated after being doubted. He pretended to lift his leg, and immediately, the two young ones ran out of the pavilion.

"You really are one heck of a teacher. You've opened my eyes!"

Tsunade picked up a grape and put it into her mouth, extremely despising Kawaki's way of teaching.

He only seems to know what he's doing when teaching swordsmanship.

"If you think you can do better, go ahead."

Kawaki took a slow sip of tea and then coolly retorted, leaving Tsunade speechless.

We're both as bad as each other. So let's not point fingers.

The atmosphere fell silent for a moment.

"Shall we start now?"

The two young ones huddled together, whispering. It was not impossible to start practicing right after getting the Scrolls.

But these two Scrolls were about secret jutsu. How could they be that easy?

"Let's give it a try first and see how it goes."

Minato knew he couldn't count on others and had to do it himself.

Minato has made great progress thanks to his training in the Rasengan[b]Rasengan[/b].

He would research it whenever he had time. He believed that before long, he would name this jutsu himself.

"What are you two doing?"

"The training of youth never ends!"

Sakumo pushed Dai in a wheelchair in. Dai still couldn't move around freely.

"We're practicing the Flying Thunder God[b]Flying Thunder God[/b] (Earth Release secret jutsu[b]Earth Release secret jutsu[/b])."

After greeting Sakumo, the two young ones told him the truth.

"Study hard."

After giving a verbal encouragement, Sakumo pushed Dai into the pavilion.

"Aren't you going to teach them?"

Sakumo really knew how to bring up the wrong topic. His words were exactly what Kawaki didn't want to hear.

"Big bro, go and explain the Flying Thunder God[b]Flying Thunder God[/b] to Minato."

Kawaki got in through the back door, so he really couldn't compare with Sakumo in terms of understanding.

"Fine, I'm really convinced of you."

After putting down his good friend, Sakumo teleported to Minato's side.

"You'll be okay in a few days."

Tsunade took the time to check Dai again. There was nothing seriously wrong with him. He just needed to rest for a few days.

"Yeah, I know my own body."

Dai smiled brightly. He was always so infectious.

...

After chatting for a while, Sakumo came back.

"I've said all I need to say. Now it depends on his talent."

Sakumo didn't mention the word "effort". The Flying Thunder God[b]Flying Thunder God[/b] couldn't really be learned just by hard work.

He knew this very well. He had suffered a lot during his own practice.

"I believe he can do it."

Kawaki's eyes were full of confidence.

Who'd believe Minato can't master the Flying Thunder God[b]Flying Thunder God[/b] jutsu?

It's just a matter of how long it'll take.

"Nawaki's two Earth Release[b]Earth Release[/b] jutsus are a bit tough."

"The seal - less secret jutsu[b]secret jutsu[/b] really needs some smarts."

Sakumo also took a look at the scrolls of Light and Heavy Rock Jutsu[b]Light and Heavy Rock Jutsu[/b] and Weighted Rock Jutsu[b]Weighted Rock Jutsu[/b].

"I can't do much either. I've given him the chance."

"Whether he picks it up or not is up to fate."

Kawaki poured tea for Big bro, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.

It's a fact you can't deny that in the Hokage[b]Hokage[/b] world, blood and talent count more than hard work.

"They can do it."

Dai watched the two young ones already in Training[b]Training[/b], his eyes lighting up.

He's the poster boy for hard work in the Hokage[b]Hokage[/b] world, and few can know the tough times he's been through.

"That would be great."

Tsunade chimed in with a smile. She was pretty laid - back. If they couldn't learn this jutsu, there were others, no big deal.

There isn't much of anything in her family, but there are quite a few Kinjutsu[b]Kinjutsu[/b]. There must be something suitable for the two young ones.

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