Ninja World: I'm really a support-type ninja

"Ah."

Minato Namikaze nodded, then craned his neck to watch Akira Hatake use a Flying Thunder God kunai to inscribe the Flying Thunder God technique on the ground.

"Very good. The fact that you can memorize and replicate the complex Flying Thunder God Technique so quickly shows that you have the potential to understand and practice sealing techniques."

Minato Namikaze was full of praise and was even more satisfied with Akira Hatake.

However, this is only one part of the second small part of the test. Being able to remember and draw does not mean that one can understand the various functions and theories of the sealing sorcerer.

"The first step is complete. Next, I will draw a basic sealing technique for you and explain in detail what each symbol represents and how much chakra needs to be injected into each symbol when drawing it."

Minato Namikaze began to increase the difficulty, saying, "What you need to do is understand and perfectly depict it, and then activate it, with a time limit of five minutes."

"it is good."

Akira nodded, immediately composed himself, and focused intently on watching Minato Namikaze use chakra to draw a very simple sealing technique on the ground, memorizing every word of Minato's explanation.

"That's all for this simple sealing technique. Now it's up to you."

Minato Namikaze's explanation was not only very detailed but also easy to understand, and Akira Hatake quickly grasped it.

Following Minato Namikaze's instructions, Akira Hatake carefully began to use chakra to inscribe sealing techniques on the ground, completing the task in one smooth motion without any pause.

“Excellent!” Minato Namikaze’s eyes lit up. “Your talent for sealing magic is exceptional, no less than mine back then.”

In fact, Minato Namikaze wasn't telling the truth either. In terms of talent for sealing techniques alone, he was slightly behind Akira Hatake.

Although Minato Namikaze also succeeded in drawing it on his first try, it took him about half a minute longer than Akira Hatake.

This further heightened Minato Namikaze's expectations for Akira Hatake.

It is highly likely that Akira Hatake will be able to learn and master the Flying Thunder God Technique.

"Hehe, Minato-sensei, I knew I had the talent to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique!" Akira Hatake grinned. "Such a perfect disciple, shouldn't you take action?"

"Nurarihyon, don't be complacent. There's something even harder to come." Minato Namikaze couldn't help but give Akira Hatake a jab. "And this is just one of the talent tests for mastering the Flying Thunder God Technique. Whether you can meet all the requirements is still an open question."

"I see..." Akira Hatake put away his earlier smugness. "So, Minato-sensei, what will we test next?"

"Like me, I can instantly depict this most basic sealing mage."

Minato Namikaze slammed his hand on the ground, and a jet-black sealing technique rapidly spread, completing the basic sealing technique in less than a second.

"This……"

Akira Hatake was instantly overwhelmed. The difference between meticulously carving the most basic sealing technique and instantly completing it with a single hand slap was a significant leap in difficulty.

He was slightly lacking in confidence.

"Minato-sensei, is there any special technique involved in this method of instantly creating a sealing jutsu?"

"There are no special techniques. What you need is your understanding of each sealing technique, your control over chakra, and an inexplicable talent for sealing techniques."

Minato Namikaze poured cold water on Akira Hatake, making the latter somewhat apprehensive.

After calming himself down, Akira Hatake mobilized the little chakra he had left and, imitating Minato Namikaze, slapped the ground with one palm.

brush……

The pitch-black sealing formula began to spread, but after spreading halfway, it suddenly became chaotic, forming a strange and useless sealing formula.

His first attempt ended in failure.

Akira Hatake's face also showed a hint of impatience and disappointment...

"Don't rush. Remember how it felt just now, and forget about the mistakes you made. Try again."

A hint of sadness flickered in Minato Namikaze's bright eyes. If Akira Hatake failed three times in a row, he would be completely out of luck with the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Gritting his teeth, Akira Hatake closed his eyes and mentally rehearsed the maneuver over and over again.

Finally, a minute later, Akira Hatake opened his eyes.

Snapped!

He slammed his palm on the ground once more, and the pitch-black sealing formula spread rapidly, completing its basic structure at top speed, with the chakra distribution within each formula perfectly accurate.

A basic sealing technique appeared clearly in Akira Hatake's palm and was successfully activated.

"I did it! Minato-sensei!"

Akira Hatake cheered with joy, a sense of accomplishment welling up within him, his delight overflowing.

“Very good.” Minato Namikaze nodded with a smile. “Then let’s get started on the last part of the Flying Thunder God Technique talent test.”

Minato Namikaze pointed to the sealing technique that Akira Hatake had personally drawn, "Now that you've released your grip, can you sense its presence?"

“Okay!” Akira Hatake nodded.

Because it was a sealing technique created with his own chakra, Akira Hatake naturally established a very strange connection with it, and could perfectly perceive the specific state and location of this basic sealing technique.

"Okay, step back 5 meters."

Akira followed suit, and even after retreating five meters, he could still sense the sealing technique he had inscribed.

"Step back another 5 meters."

Even when Akira Hatake was 10 meters away from the sealing formula he had inscribed, he could still sense the sealing formula, but it had become somewhat blurry.

"Step back 10 meters."

After retreating 20 meters, the sealing technique became even more blurred. Akira Hatake could only vaguely sense the existence of the sealing technique, but could no longer determine its specific state.

"Keep retreating until you can no longer sense the presence of the sealing formula, then you can stop."

Retreating to a distance of 30 meters, Akira Hatake could no longer sense the sealing technique he had inscribed. He then stood there nervously awaiting Minato Namikaze's verdict.

"Congratulations, Ming!" Minato Namikaze beamed. "You possess the talent to master the Flying Thunder God Technique!"

"I passed the test?!" Akira Hatake exclaimed in a high-pitched voice.

“That’s right, you have decent talent and the ability to master the Flying Thunder God Technique.” Minato Namikaze repeated, then changed the subject, “but it will be difficult for you to master the Flying Thunder God Technique to a very high level. You must be prepared.”

ready?

what to prepare?

Akira Hatake wasn't impressed by Minato Namikaze's explanation. All he wanted was to fulfill the prerequisites for Minato to accept him as a disciple. As for his talent for the Flying Thunder God Technique and his future achievements in it, he wasn't worried at all.

Keep in mind that the Third Shinobi World War is just over a year away, and the opportunity to amass a large amount of gold coins is about to arrive.

With the support of a large amount of gold coins, Akira Hatake's talent in ninjutsu training will experience explosive growth!

The road ahead is long, and if Minato Namikaze draws conclusions at this point, he will inevitably be proven wrong by Akira Hatake one day.

Chapter 31 The Ninja World is Not Fair.

Hatake House.

Kakashi, who was away on a mission, did not return, and only Sakumo Hatake was at home.

Just as Akira Hatake entered, Sakumo Hatake came out of the kitchen carrying food.

"Ming, why are you so late today?"

The steam from the food brushed against Hatake Sakumo's cheek. Hatake Akira, who had already eaten two meals, wanted to say that he had already eaten dinner, but he opened his mouth but did not say it.

Judging from the appearance of the food, it must have been prepared a long time ago. The reason it is still steaming is obviously because Hatake Sakumo has reheated it more than once.

"I visited Mr. Minato's house."

Akira Hatake replied, then pulled out a chair and sat down at the dining table.

"Oh? Minato Namikaze has agreed to take you as his apprentice?" Sakumo Hatake raised an eyebrow. He knew Akira Hatake's plans perfectly well, but he didn't expect Akira Hatake to make such a quick move.

"We've succeeded halfway..." Akira Hatake didn't boast in front of Sakumo Hatake. "The only obstacle might be the Third Hokage."

"Don't worry, leave the rest to me. The Third Hokage should give me face."

Although Hatake Sakumo has already considered withdrawing from the political center of Konoha, the time is not yet right, and he cannot simply withdraw.

As long as Sakumo Hatake is the Hokage candidate, his influence in Konoha will continue for another day.

Moreover, Sakumo Hatake's "scandal" has not yet broken out. In terms of both connections and prestige, Sakumo Hatake ranks among the top three in Konoha.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, a once-powerful but now declining ninja, could not possibly ignore Sakumo Hatake's opinion.

Consider this the last thing your father did for you before he passed away.

Sakumo Hatake smiled and placed the bowl of rice next to Akira Hatake. "What are your requirements for your future teammates?"

“I hope to be on the same team as Kakashi.” Akira Hatake said almost without thinking. “Kakashi hasn’t fully matured yet, and I’m a little worried about him.”

“I’m glad you think that way.” Sakumo Hatake nodded. “Who would you like to choose as your remaining teammate?”

"There are no requirements for the last one."

Akira Hatake shook his head. "If all the team members are decided internally, the Third Hokage will definitely do something strange to maintain balance. Leaving one spot open is like giving us room to maneuver."

Hearing what Akira Hatake said, Sakumo Hatake nodded. This was the most reassuring thing about Akira Hatake.

Steady, meticulous, and methodical.

Although Akira Hatake can be lazy at times, that's only when he's allowed to. He never slacks off when it comes to important or crucial matters.

"I'll make arrangements for you when you graduate from the Ninja Academy."

Sakumo Hatake spoke softly, but his tone was very confident. He was 100% certain that he could arrange for his two sons to join the team led by Minato Namikaze.

His confidence stems from his current position.

The ninja world has never been a fair place.

The same applies to Konoha.

Although Konoha was the first hidden village to establish a ninja academy and the first to perfect its talent promotion mechanism, in a horizontal comparison, Konoha's system was definitely ahead of the five great hidden villages.

However, this is only a comparison. If we really delve deeper, Konoha's talent cultivation and promotion mechanisms still have significant problems.

Starting in Konoha 11, under the reforms of the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju, Konoha established the Konoha Ninja Academy, providing ordinary people with an opportunity to become ninjas.

However, 33 years have passed since the founding of the Konoha Ninja Academy. Given the speed at which the academy trains ninjas, it has already gone through seven or eight batches of students.

If you count carefully, there are only 3 ninjas who rose to prominence as commoners.

Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Minato Namikaze.