Chapter 9: Inheritance

"Is that so? Then you should really thank Iruka-sensei properly." Sana said with a surprised smile.

Natsuwari's chakra level also exceeded Sana's expectations, not to mention his extraction capacity. Sana remembered that both she and Natsuwari's father didn't have much chakra, just average. She didn't expect Natsuwari to be so outstanding.

Actually, it was because both of Natsuwari's parents were ninjas, so his innate chakra level was quite good. But more importantly, Natsuwari had never slacked off in his training all these years, and for the sake of his physical growth, he had never neglected himself!

"By the way, little Natsuwari, you should have read the Three Body Techniques, right? How do you feel? If there's anything you don't understand, I can also demonstrate. Although I don't know how to teach, I can still show you." Sana said with a smile.

"I've already learned them all." Natsuwari replied.

"Hmm? Hmm?" Sana subconsciously nodded, then came back to her senses. Noticing the meaning in Natsuwari's words, she couldn't help but widen her eyes. She knew her child's personality and that he wouldn't lie about this. But, wasn't this too unbelievable? He learned them all on the first try?

Seeing Sana's surprised look, Natsuwari smiled and quickly formed a hand seal. A puff of white smoke rose.

The next moment, two Sanas, one big and one small, looked at each other. Natsuwari could choose to use more chakra to create a clone the same height as Sana, but there was no need to waste chakra just for a demonstration.

Sana looked at the miniature version of herself in front of her, feeling a bit dazed. Not only could he use it, but his skill level wasn't low either. Apart from the height being a bit off, the refinement of the transformation was sufficient. If you didn't observe carefully, it could really be mistaken for the real thing.

After Natsuwari released the Transformation Jutsu, he used the Clone Technique and Substitution Technique again. His hand seals were a bit faster than before. The Clone Technique took less than two seconds, and the Substitution Technique took a little over two seconds, still not reaching Natsuwari's fastest hand seal speed.

However, in Sana's eyes, this was already somewhat unbelievable because she herself couldn't use these two ninjutsu as fast as Natsuwari!

At this moment, Sana finally understood her child's talent in ninjutsu. She knew he should be excellent before, but now it seemed that this wasn't just excellence, it was absolute genius.

However, even for a genius, the path of a ninja was full of danger. Sana sighed but didn't stop Natsuwari from wanting to become a ninja. After thinking for a while, she walked into her room.

Natsuwari looked at Sana's back, a little puzzled.

Then, Sana came out with several scrolls and handed them to Natsuwari.

"What are these?" Natsuwari was a little surprised.

"Ninjutsu exchanged in the past, all C-rank. Actually, the Shadow Clone I just gave you was originally intended for your father to exchange for the B-rank Wind Release: Vacuum Sphere. But because he hadn't fully mastered the C-rank ninjutsu yet, he hadn't exchanged for it." Sana said, not feeling any loss. She had gotten used to it after so many years. "I originally planned to give them to you after you officially became a ninja, but since little Natsuwari is so talented, I can't delay your time and am giving them to you in advance."

"With little Natsuwari's talent, you should be able to learn them quickly. Although I think my little adult doesn't need reminding, I still have to say, learn to assess your own abilities and never push yourself too hard."

"Yes, I know." Natsuwari solemnly took the scrolls and glanced at them. There were four ninjutsu in total, all C-rank: Wind Release: Violent Wind Palm, Wind Release: Wind Cutter Technique, Wind Release: Great Breakthrough, and Lightning Release: Ground Walking.

The Wind Release ones were from his deceased father, and they seemed to be a good combination. The wide-range Great Breakthrough, the single-target Wind Cutter Technique, and the close-range Violent Wind Palm. With these, Natsuwari felt that there was no need to exchange for other C-rank Wind Release jutsu.

As for Lightning Release: Ground Walking, it should be from his mother. But he remembered this jutsu wasn't very practical, as most battles took place on land, so this jutsu needed to be combined with Water Release to maximize its power.

However, Natsuwari didn't plan to learn these ninjutsu now. His current chakra level should be enough to use them, but what about after using them? Even with the lowest power, he probably wouldn't have much chakra left, and he could probably only use them a few times. The training efficiency would be too low.

Instead of learning these, it was better to continue familiarizing himself with the Substitution Technique, which consumed very little chakra. And he could also learn the Shadow Clone now. Although it was B-rank, it only evenly divided chakra. The amount of chakra should determine the duration of the Shadow Clone. If the Shadow Clone didn't use chakra and only considered the natural consumption of maintenance, then even if the chakra amount wasn't much, it should be able to last for a certain amount of time.

"Then, Mom, I'm going out." Natsuwari put away the scrolls and said.

"Okay, remember to thank Iruka-sensei properly. If you have the chance, you can come to the barbecue restaurant where I work. I'll arrange the freshest ingredients for you." Sana said.

"I can't do that. I want to, but Iruka-sensei probably wouldn't want that." Natsuwari said.

"Hmm, he's really a good teacher." Sana nodded, feeling a bit emotional. It was also a kind of luck to meet such a teacher.

......

In front of Ichiraku Ramen, Natsuwari arrived quite early. Iruka hadn't arrived yet. Natsuwari looked at the bustling Ichiraku Ramen and couldn't help but sigh at how good the business was.

But it wasn't hard to understand. After all, the taste was really good, and the price was also affordable. Teuchi, the owner, looked younger than in the anime.

"Natsuwari, you came so early?" Iruka said in surprise when he saw Natsuwari. He thought he had arrived early enough, but he was still later than Natsuwari.

"Well, since I'm the one treating you, I should naturally come earlier." Natsuwari said.

"Actually, it's okay to be a bit late." Iruka scratched his head. He felt once again that Natsuwari really didn't seem like a child.

"Iruka-sensei, let's go in." Natsuwari didn't answer the question.

"Okay." Iruka always felt like he was talking to a peer, but the other person was indeed a child, which felt a bit strange.

"Teuchi-san, two of the most luxurious ramen, please." Natsuwari said.

"Alright, it's little Natsuwari. Is there something to celebrate today?" Teuchi was a little surprised when he heard Natsuwari's order. He had basically never ordered the most luxurious ramen before, but it wasn't the cheapest either. After all, Natsuwari always believed that a growing body needed enough meat, eggs, and milk, so he would never mistreat himself in terms of food.

"Yes, there are many surprises today." Natsuwari nodded seriously. The Three Body Techniques, the Shadow Clone, and the final few ninjutsu were all surprises.

"Natsuwari, you don't have to spend so much." Iruka also said at this time.

"Just call me Natsuwari, sensei. And even this isn't enough, unless you agree to go to the barbecue restaurant with me later. You should know that my mother works there, so it can be cheaper." Natsuwari said seriously.

"About that, haha, let's talk about it another time." Iruka scratched his head and still didn't agree.

Natsuwari looked at Iruka and didn't force him. He sat aside and waited for the ramen to arrive.

During this time, Iruka looked at Natsuwari, hesitating a bit. He had encountered a problem recently, and although this problem wasn't Natsuwari, Natsuwari was indeed the closest to the person involved, so he had some doubts in his mind and wanted to ask.

"Iruka-sensei, if you have something to ask, just ask. I'll definitely answer if I know." Natsuwari noticed Iruka's thoughts first.

"Is it that obvious?" Iruka scratched his head, smiled awkwardly, then composed himself and asked, "Natsuwari, I want to ask, what do you think of Naruto?"

(End of Chapter)