Naruto: The Teaching System - 187 (Patreon)

Chapter 187: Father and Son Talk in the Sealed Space

At night, in Naruto's single room.

"How should I strengthen myself?" Naruto lay on his bed with his hands behind his head, looking at the ceiling and falling into deep thought.

He recalled the very serious expression of his Sawada-sensei when speaking to him before leaving.

"Naruto, you should actually start developing from the core abilities you've already mastered. However, we can discuss the specific details tomorrow."

"My innate abilities."

Naruto vigorously scratched his head, not knowing which direction to go.

He turned his head to look at the scroll beside him, which Sawada-sensei had given him before leaving.

"What could it be?"

Naruto directly opened it. Inside the scroll was only one ninjutsu technique.

"Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu?!"

Naruto blinked. Could this be another version of the Shadow Clone technique?

"Hey! Kid!"

Kurama's annoyed voice came from inside the Sealed Space.

Hm?

Naruto paused, then calmed his mind and entered the space.

As soon as he entered the Sealed Space, without thinking, Naruto immediately shouted toward Kurama in the cage, "Kurama, what's wrong?"

"I'm not looking for you, but for Minato Namikaze." Kurama helplessly pointed at the figure beside him and said to Naruto.

"Eh?! Dad?"

Naruto was stunned, then looked to the side to see Minato Namikaze's figure smiling awkwardly.

"How embarrassing that Naruto didn't notice me immediately."

Minato Namikaze thought with some disappointment.

"Dad, have you recovered?" Naruto came to Minato Namikaze's side and examined him carefully. He had indeed solidified considerably.

However, it still wasn't as good as when they first met.

"Dad, if your body hasn't recovered, don't come out casually!"

Naruto said to Minato Namikaze very disapprovingly.

"It's alright, Naruto."

Minato Namikaze reached out his hand with a gentle smile on his face.

"Good, after nurturing for so long, I can finally touch Naruto's spirit body."

Minato Namikaze looked at his own hand and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Hehe!" Naruto just smiled and enjoyed this moment.

"How have you been lately, Naruto?"

After patting Naruto's head for a while, Minato Namikaze finally asked.

After all, during this time, he really couldn't sense any signs of Naruto's life outside.

"Very good, I've been training hard." Naruto said while touching his nose.

"Weren't you almost defeated by that Uchiha kid today?"

Kurama mercilessly exposed Naruto's embarrassing moment from the side.

"Kurama! You're so annoying!" Naruto roared at Kurama.

Tch!

Kurama didn't care and turned his head to continue sleeping.

"Dad, let me tell you something!"

Naruto pulled Minato Namikaze and began describing recent events.

As a professional supporter, Minato Namikaze always knew how to give Naruto the right responses at appropriate times.

"Dad, do you think I'm not very smart?"

Minato chuckled and patted Naruto's head.

"Naruto, intelligence isn't just about quick thinking or complex strategies. You have something more valuable—wisdom in your choices and the reliability to see things through. In my eyes, you're already someone I can trust completely."

Minato Namikaze recalled things he had done as a child.

Hm?

It seemed that by that time, he had already met Kushina, right?

Minato Namikaze quickly shook his head, dismissing the thought.

Someone like Naruto, who was proficient in both taijutsu and ninjutsu and even had excellent chakra control.

Minato admitted that although he had grown quickly when young, he wasn't as comprehensive as Naruto.

"Naruto, your sensei taught you really well."

Minato Namikaze said with great emotion.

"Of course! Sawada-sensei is amazing. Not long ago, he even defeated the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki from Kumogakure!"

Naruto said proudly.

Hearing this familiar name, Minato Namikaze couldn't help but be shocked.

He turned to look at Kurama in the cage.

Feeling Minato Namikaze's gaze, Kurama said impatiently, "Don't ask me. I've been in the Sealed Space all along. How would I know?"

"However, this should be true."

After Kurama finished speaking, he lay down speechlessly, silently thinking, "Gyuki, you're really useless, losing to a brat."

Kurama completely forgot that he himself had been suppressed by Sawada's Myojin Gates for a long time, unable to move.

"Sawada is indeed amazing."

Minato Namikaze couldn't help but exclaim.

The Eight-Tails Jinchuriki had already made a name for himself in the Second and Third Ninja Wars. Whether or not Sawada had defeated the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, the fact that he could return unharmed was already remarkable.

"Dad, what do you think my direction should be?" Naruto asked Minato Namikaze.

After all, he had thought carefully for a long time but still couldn't figure it out. He had originally planned to ask his sensei tomorrow.

However, now that his father had awakened, he could also get some advice.

"Hmm."

Hearing Naruto's words, Minato Namikaze began thinking carefully.

"Actually, Sawada is right, Naruto. You don't really need to develop other things now. You just need to derive from your existing directions."

After a long while, Minato Namikaze finally spoke.

"But I still don't understand what I can strengthen further."

Naruto said with a troubled expression.

"Didn't you say Sawada gave you a scroll with the secret of Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu?"

Minato Namikaze said with a smile.

"Yeah, but I already know Shadow Clone Jutsu. Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu can at most just create more clones, right?"

Naruto asked curiously.

"Sawada has actually already pointed out the direction for you. I very much approve."

Minato Namikaze said admiringly.

It had to be said that Sawada's educational ability was indeed excellent for Naruto.

"Eh? Really? How come I don't know?" Naruto scratched his head in confusion. Why hadn't he noticed?

"Yes, it's using your massive chakra to trigger quantitative change, which leads to qualitative change in ninjutsu."

Minato Namikaze nodded.

"Quantitative change leading to qualitative change?" Naruto lowered his head in thought.

"Exactly. As for the specific details, I estimate Sawada already has it figured out. You can ask him properly tomorrow."

Minato Namikaze stood up. He had been out too long and should go back.

"Ah! Dad, are you leaving again?"

Naruto quickly stood up and asked. This amount of time wasn't nearly enough for him. He still had so much to say.

"Sorry, Naruto. From now on, I'll come out for one hour every day to accompany you!"

Minato Namikaze said apologetically, then pressed his index and middle fingers together and gently touched Naruto's forehead.

Naruto touched his forehead, watching Minato Namikaze's figure disappear.

After a long while, he said somewhat sadly in a low voice, "Actually, just rest well."