《Naruto: The Ōtsutsuki Bloodline》Chapter 19: Your Father's Teacher, Your Father's Student

Assembling the fully realized version of the Ōtsutsuki that Kitagawa Minamoto envisioned required numerous components—far too many, in fact.

Fortunately, most of these elements had already been incorporated into his strategic framework, and their acquisition had never been expected to present minimal resistance.

Now, however, his resolve had crystallized further. He experienced genuine intellectual curiosity—what panoramic perspective awaited at the developmental apex?

"Still, the ocular development nurtured by Chakra appears to progress at a rate below initial projections. Perhaps further bloodline activation is required. Curious... I had understood the Ōtsutsuki's Byakugan to be an innate characteristic?"

After completing hygienic protocols and examining his aesthetically advantageous reflection, Kitagawa Minamoto experienced satisfaction yet found himself engaged in self-directed vocalization.

Perhaps this bloodline's "blank slate" configuration necessitated comprehensive developmental initialization.

Yet he maintained confidence. With this genetic foundation, he believed apex achievement remained viable, and temporal factors favored his position. Therefore...

"The advantage is mine!"

Reproducing a phrase with imperfect linguistic execution, the now-attired Kitagawa Minamoto accessed his exterior environment through his window.

After all, his shinobi status now necessitated mastery of traditional ninja methodologies!

"Hey, are you prepared? Departure is imminent."

Landing precisely on Naruto's windowsill, Kitagawa Minamoto opened the aperture and initiated verbal communication.

"Hey! Doesn't my residential structure incorporate a conventional entrance?"

Naruto exhibited startle response to Kitagawa Minamoto's unanticipated manifestation and articulated his objection. Kitagawa Minamoto responded with a shoulder elevation gesture.

"Didn't you similarly access my residence through the window? Cease your verbal protestations. Let's proceed."

"That circumstance resulted from your failure to provide access authorization..."

Naruto displayed mild facial displeasure, rising while maintaining possession of a ramen container.

"Here, accept this. Congratulations on your initial ninja mission completion."

"What? My first operational success, and this constitutes your commemorative offering?"

Kitagawa Minamoto nearly expressed exasperated amusement. Naruto, however, contracted his brow in irritation and intensified his expression of displeasure.

"You intellectual underperformer, this represents a limited-edition Ichiraku Ramen Cup! It demonstrates exceptional gustatory qualities and significant economic value!"

"Your generosity is appreciated, but retain ownership. Upon achieving shinobi status and completing your initial mission, simply reciprocate with one of your kunai."

Kitagawa Minamoto couldn't fully comprehend Naruto's economic prioritization regarding such items, but he refrained from evaluating others' preferential frameworks.

Moreover, he observed an interesting detail—Naruto had carefully secured the kunai Kitagawa Minamoto had previously gifted him to his wall.

Evidently, Naruto genuinely valued the item. Given this context, Kitagawa Minamoto determined to request comparable reciprocation.

"However, you'd better achieve shinobi certification. I understand your academic performance demonstrates concerning metrics..."

"Ahhh! You inconsiderate individual! I'll definitively succeed, and I'll certainly attain Hokage status!"

Kitagawa Minamoto's casual observation triggered explosive indignation from the blond-haired youth. Fortunately, Minamoto refrained from further provocative commentary, and they promptly initiated their journey.

Shortly thereafter, they arrived at the hospital entrance. Naruto regarded the structure with evident confusion.

"Minamoto, didn't you indicate a celebratory meal? Why have we arrived at a medical facility? I understood your teammates had already received discharge authorization."

"Naturally, it's not for their benefit. It's for my Jōnin instructor."

Kitagawa Minamoto had long since dismissed his teammates from consideration. With a shoulder gesture, he provided clarification.

"He experienced medical complications requiring hospitalization, but our financial sponsor is present as well. We're simply establishing initial contact here."

"I comprehend..."

Naruto scratched his ear, concluding that this Jōnin instructor appeared to demonstrate questionable reliability.

Subsequently, he began exhibiting apprehension and cautiously inquired, "Are you certain my participation is appropriate...?"

"Maintain composure, concern is unwarranted."

Kitagawa Minamoto paused momentarily, rapidly comprehending Naruto's implication.

"While they may not exemplify optimal reliability, they demonstrate positive ethical orientation. I anticipate they'll respond favorably to you."

"Oh... understood..."

Naruto indicated agreement but continued to display ambivalence.

He recognized his limited social acceptance within Konohagakure. Although he typically maintained resilience to such circumstances and actively sought universal approval, he wished to avoid creating complications for Kitagawa Minamoto, his friend.

In this instance, however, his concerns proved excessive.

After all, one was his father's teacher, and the other was his father's student...

"Kakashi-sensei."

Following brief inquiry, they efficiently located Kakashi's hospital room. Upon opening the door, Kitagawa Minamoto experienced surprise at Might Guy's presence.

"Guy-sensei, our interaction has been temporally extended."

"Yo, it's Minamoto!"

Might Guy's ocular region demonstrated heightened animation upon observing Kitagawa Minamoto. With characteristic robust laughter, he approached and delivered a companionable impact to Minamoto's shoulder.

"I've received Kakashi's assessment—your performance demonstrated exceptional quality, young man!"

"I attribute such success to your previous instructional guidance, Guy-sensei."

Kitagawa Minamoto responded with authentic humility, genuinely acknowledging this truth.

Without the training regimen implemented under Guy's supervision, even with his systemic advantage, he might have experienced suboptimal outcomes when confronting Jūzō Biwa.

"Additionally, Guy-sensei, we're commemorating my initial mission completion this evening. Would you care to participate?"

"Hey, hey, hey, kid, I maintain financial responsibility for this event, and now you're extending invitations independently?"

Jiraiya emerged from the room, directing a momentary stern gaze at Kitagawa Minamoto before transitioning to amused expression.

"Fine, acceptable. Besides, Kakashi's present as well. Should economic considerations become problematic, we'll simply transfer responsibility to him."

Positioned on the hospital bed, Kakashi maintained verbal restraint but couldn't suppress an ocular rotation gesture.

As a dedicated enthusiast of Jiraiya's literary works, he questioned the necessity of such commentary.

Suddenly, Kakashi's perceptive vision identified an individual positioned behind Kitagawa Minamoto. That person was...

"Na... Naruto?"

"Huh?"

"Naruto?"

Guy similarly noticed Naruto's presence. He glanced sequentially at Jiraiya and Kakashi, then at Kitagawa Minamoto, before stepping aside with an accommodating smile.

Upon hearing the name, Jiraiya experienced momentary cognitive suspension. This was the designation he had selected for the protagonist in his initial literary work, Tale of the Utterly Gutsy Shinobi.

It was also the name bestowed upon his most cherished disciple Minato Namikaze's offspring!

Could it possibly be...?

"Yes, Naruto."

Kitagawa Minamoto smiled, confirming with a nodding gesture as he guided the somewhat reticent Naruto from his concealed position.

"Lord Jiraiya, you authorized companion inclusion, correct? This young man resides in my vicinity. We've essentially experienced concurrent developmental trajectories. He's my friend."

"Friend, is it..."

Jiraiya experienced mild surprise. Despite his limited presence in Konohagakure, he recognized that Naruto's developmental environment likely presented significant challenges.

This represented a standard methodology in Jinchūriki development—subjecting them to early adversity to cultivate psychological resilience and mitigate Tailed Beast destabilization risks.

Jiraiya neither endorsed nor condemned this approach. He had simply elected to maintain distance, thus avoiding direct observation of its implementation.

He had considered conducting clandestine observation of Naruto during this visit, but hadn't anticipated Kitagawa Minamoto facilitating direct contact—and that they maintained friendship status?

"Yes, this individual occasionally demonstrates cognitive limitations, and the village..."

Kitagawa Minamoto smiled as he guided Naruto toward Jiraiya.

"But Kakashi-sensei informed me regarding certain misinterpretations, and throughout our extended acquaintance, I've observed no concerning characteristics. Naturally, we established friendship."

"You're the one demonstrating cognitive limitations..."

Naruto applied minor traction to Kitagawa Minamoto's sleeve, articulating his protest in subdued tones. However, upon reflecting on the substantial ramen quantities this "inconsiderate individual" had extracted from him over extended periods, he expressed resignation.

"Naruto, is it?"

At that moment, Jiraiya suddenly adopted a crouched position, placing his hand on Naruto's distinctive blond hair. He conducted careful examination of Naruto's facial features.

Those blue eyes, that yellow hair—these characteristics induced mild perceptual disorientation. Momentarily, he appeared to perceive Minato Namikaze.

Temporal progression had been substantial. Jiraiya retained clear recollection of his initial encounter with Minato. Now, with remarkable rapidity, Minato's child had achieved this developmental stage.

After extended observation, Jiraiya smiled.

"I must acknowledge, that's an exceptional name..."

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[TN-Final: Original Term - "你父亲的老师,你父亲的学生" - Final Translation: "Your Father's Teacher, Your Father's Student" - Justification: This title refers to the relationship between Jiraiya (Minato's teacher) and Kakashi (Minato's student) in relation to Naruto (Minato's son). The translation maintains the parallel structure and the significance of these relationships that are highlighted in this chapter.]