The once lifeless Uchiha clan had begun to thrive under the leadership of Uchiha Mikoto.
Her exceptional leadership skills had earned the clan newfound respect and trust among the people of Konoha.
One evening, as Kushina Uzumaki and Kurama were having dinner at home, there was a knock at the door. It was Mikoto.
Kurama, not wanting to reveal his true form to Mikoto yet, silently entered Kushina's body as pure chakra.
Kushina chuckled at the sight, her sharp eyes glinting with amusement. "Hey, Kurama, do you want me to introduce you to my best friend?"
"Next time," Kurama replied lazily.
Kushina smirked. "You've already experienced Mikoto's kindness firsthand, Kurama. Don't forget me, alright?"
The friendship between Kushina and Mikoto was nothing like the shallow rivalry between Sakura and Ino—it ran deep, built on years of trust and shared experiences.
As soon as Kushina opened the door, she pulled Mikoto into a tight hug.
"Tsk, tsk, how does the great clan leader, burdened with so many responsibilities, still find time for little old me?" she teased.
Mikoto rolled her eyes, but a smile tugged at her lips. In front of her clan, she was the formidable and dignified Uchiha leader, but with Kushina, she was simply Mikoto.
As they settled at the dinner table, Mikoto's gaze landed on an extra set of dishes and chopsticks—ones that had already been used.
"Oh? Why are there two sets of dishes?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.
Kushina's heart skipped a beat. She had forgotten to clear the evidence—Kurama had been eating just moments ago.
Kurama, hidden inside her, smirked. He was eager to see how Kushina would talk her way out of this one.
Mikoto's sharp eyes glimmered with mischief as she leaned forward. "Kushina, you're not secretly hiding a man in here, are you?"
"W-What? Hahaha! Of course not!" Kushina laughed awkwardly, her cheeks flushing red.
Mikoto had only been joking, but in a way, she was absolutely right. Kushina was, indeed, harboring someone—but not in the way she suspected.
"Oh, um, Tsunade-sama was here earlier!" Kushina quickly lied.
Mikoto gave her a knowing smirk. "Oh, I see. The way you blushed, I almost thought it was true."
She let the subject drop, sparing her best friend from further embarrassment.
Just as they began eating, another knock echoed at the door.
"Ugh, who is it this time?" Kushina grumbled, standing up to open the door.
Standing outside was Namikaze Minato.
"Oh, Mikoto-san, you're here too. Kushina, the Third Hokage has summoned us," Minato greeted warmly.
Kushina frowned. "The Third? What does he want?"
Soon after, Kushina and Minato arrived at the Hokage's office. On the desk before the Third Hokage lay two scrolls.
Over the past few months, both Kushina and Minato had diligently completed missions, proving themselves to be exceptional shinobi. Their skills and dedication had surpassed many others in their Hokage.
One was the student of Jiraiya.
The other, the apprentice of Tsunade.
Now, both had officially attained the rank of Jōnin.
Hiruzen Sarutobi trusted them more than most.
The scrolls were a reward for their exceptional performance.
The Third Hokage cleared his throat. "First, Namikaze Minato."
Minato stepped forward respectfully. "Yes, Lord Third."
Hiruzen handed him the first scroll. "Minato, this contains a powerful space-time ninjutsu created by the Second Hokage—the Flying Thunder God Technique."
Minato's eyes widened slightly as he took the scroll.
"Since the Second Hokage's time, no one in the village has been able to master it. But I believe, with your talent and dedication, you can inherit this technique and carry on his legacy."
Minato accepted the scroll with determination. "I will do my best to live up to your expectations, Lord Hokage."
The Flying Thunder God Technique...
Senju Tobirama had once attempted to pass it on, but even Sarutobi himself had failed to master it. Thus, it had remained sealed away, waiting for someone worthy.
Kurama, watching through Kushina, hummed thoughtfully. So, this is how Minato obtained the Flying Thunder God Technique...
He had to admit, the Third Hokage had an excellent eye for talent.
Minato had both the skills and the right political standing. He was a disciple of Jiraiya and worked tirelessly for the village.
A perfect candidate.
"Is the Flying Thunder God Technique hard to learn?" Kushina asked Kurama internally.
"It was created by the Second Hokage, and no one else has mastered it since. What do you think?" Kurama replied with amusement.
"Ohhh... that sounds rough." Kushina pouted.
Next, the Third Hokage turned his attention to her.
"Kushina, this scroll is for you."
Kushina took the scroll and opened it.
Inside was an A-rank technique—the Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu.
Hiruzen had chosen techniques based on their strengths.
The Flying Thunder God required precise chakra control and strategic thinking—perfect for Minato.
But for Kushina? She had immense chakra reserves, thanks to her Uzumaki heritage. A technique that consumed large amounts of chakra would be ideal for her.
This jutsu had been originally developed by the First Hokage and was a perfect fit for her abilities.
She grinned. "Heh, this one's just my style!"
Minato and Kushina left the Hokage's office, both eager to begin training with their new techniques.
Minato unfurled his scroll, his sharp blue eyes scanning the contents.
Flying Thunder God Technique.
Difficulty: S-Rank.
Description: A teleportation ninjutsu that allows the user to instantly move to a pre-marked location, regardless of distance.
Usage: The technique can be used by leaving a seal on objects, weapons, or even living beings.
Minato's mind raced as he took it all in.
So this was it—the legendary jutsu of the Second Hokage.
The path ahead would be difficult, but he was ready.
Kushina leaned over, peeking at his scroll. "Minato, how hard do you think it'll be to learn the Flying Thunder God?"
Minato chuckled. "Hard enough. But that's never stopped me before."
She smirked. "Heh. Well, I hope you're ready for a lot of sleepless nights."
Minato laughed. "Right back at you, Kushina. Don't underestimate the Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu—it can be deadly in the right hands."
The two exchanged grins, knowing that their paths as shinobi were just beginning.
And with that, their journey toward mastering their new techniques had begun.
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