Naruto : Minato back to the past

In the following days, at school, Kushina would run to Minato excitedly to show him the results of her practice. Her progress also shocked Minato. In just three days, the number of Kushina's shadow clones had increased to almost fifteen!

When fifteen shadow clones appeared in front of Minato, his expression was stunned. Moreover, it was almost discovered by others. After all, this was a secret between the two of them, and there was no room for fifteen shadow clones in the corner of the school.

Compared to Kushina, although Minato's chakra amount was quite a lot, he could only make four. If there were more, it would greatly affect the combat power of the main body. But Kushina made fifteen shadow clones in one breath, and it seemed that there was no pressure.

Seeing that she had found a way to improve herself, Minato was also very happy, but he still paid more attention to the surroundings. He noticed that there was no one else except the Anbu who protected Kushina before. The mysterious people who followed him that night never appeared again.

After school every day, Minato never slacked off in his training. He found the ninjutsu that suited him from the scroll given by the Third Hokage and practiced it.

What surprised him was that most of the C-level ninjutsu on the scroll were not difficult to practice. Whether it was the hand seals or the way to circulate chakra, it seemed as if it was imprinted somewhere in his mind before. He only needed to review it a few times and it would come naturally!

Moreover, not only the ninjutsu of the three natures of wind, fire, and lightning, but also water release and earth release, Minato seemed to be able to practice them easily. He did not have the attributes of earth and water, but that only meant that he could not use this kind of ninjutsu easily.

With his current chakra amount, he did not need to master too many techniques. He just needed to choose the ninjutsu that suited him best. He wanted to increase his strength as soon as possible. He wanted to gain the recognition of the Third Hokage and become Kushina's guard, so that when she was with him, she could have freedom! For that smile, no matter what he had to pay, he would fight for it.

In the early morning, Minato walked into the classroom. Usually, at this time, the classroom should be empty. But today, a figure stood on the podium early. It was the homeroom teacher, Shirota-sensei. However, he looked a little solemn, as if he had something on his mind.

"Shirota-sensei, good morning!" Minato greeted the teacher as usual, and after getting the latter's consent, he was about to return to his seat.

"Minato, wait a minute," Shirota-sensei called him. Hearing this, Minato turned around and asked, "Shirota-sensei, is there anything?"

Shirota-sensei nodded and said, "Yes, there is something, but it concerns you and the students who are in the Ninja School. The village will hold a Ninja Trial, and all the students in this school will participate."

"Ninja Trial?" Minato had never heard of this term before, and there was no such item in the assessment of the previous Ninja School.

"Yeah," Shirota-sensei said. "You can tell from the name that this is a test to assess ninja abilities. Although you are not yet ninjas, you will all become ninjas in the future, so it is understandable to assess you, but you are not the only participants in this test." Shirota-sensei looked worried, which was the reason for his concern.

"Who else?" Minato's eyes sank when he heard this.

"All Genin who have graduated less than a year ago," Shirota-sensei said. Minato's pupils couldn't help but shrink. There were already quite a few students in the ninja school, and there were also Genin who had graduated less than a year ago, that is, seniors who graduated not long after he entered school.

If it was just a test, wouldn't it be a bit too much of a commotion? What's more, this method was not fair at all. Most of the students in the ninja school were no match for those who had already graduated and become Genin.

At this time, Minato remembered the conversation with the Third Hokage a few days ago. Could it be that the proof he was talking about was referring to this ninja ability test competition?

"I don't know what the village leaders are thinking. They are just messing around with the participants of the trial. It doesn't matter if the students of the ninja school lose, but the difference in level is too great. In addition, the immaturity of those Genin, what if someone gets hurt?"

This was the first time that Minato had seen his teacher question the decision made by the village. Shirota-sensei first considers his students.

"Isn't it possible to give up in advance in this form of trial?" Minato asked. In this kind of test where the strength of both sides is extremely unbalanced, the weaker party is generally allowed to give up participation in advance.

"This time, the higher-ups specifically emphasized that it doesn't matter if you get hurt. Unless it is absolutely necessary, no student is allowed to give up. If you give up easily, you may be punished by the trial staff, which will affect whether you pass the graduation exam." Shirota-sensei was more and more confused, but as a mere Chunin, he could only complain here.

This rule also puzzled Minato. The Third Hokage should not be the kind of person who would deliberately make things difficult for others.

Although other high-ranking officials in the village must have participated in this, it would be impossible to implement it without the Third Hokage's approval. This is too abnormal. However, he also believes that since the high-ranking officials in the village and the Third Hokage have made such a decision, they must have their reasons.

The Ninja School is the cradle for Konoha to cultivate the next generation. They will not make absurd actions for no reason if they are considering the interests of the village itself.

The teacher in front of him looked sad, and Minato's heart was warmed. He said, "Teacher, thank you for your worry for us."

Shirota-sensei was embarrassed when he heard this and sighed, "I can only complain here. I can't help with anything else."

Minato shook his head and said, "No, it is because of teachers like you that we are more motivated to complete the trial better. Although the rules are a bit harsh, we will become ninjas sooner or later, and it is only a matter of time before we face all this."

Shirota-sensei also understood this. Ninjas must obey the management of the ninja village, and even students cannot have any doubts.

"What's more, being able to fight with the seniors who graduated before is also a way to promote our growth, and we will not lose easily!" Minato's eyes gradually raised his spirits. Whether for the purpose of training himself or for the recognition of the Third Hokage, he must achieve results in this ninjutsu trial. Absolutely!

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