Naruto: The Ōtsutsuki Bloodline Development Manual

"So, you're providing me something you don't even comprehend how to utilize yourself?"

The subsequent morning, at Konohagakure's central training grounds, Kitagawa Minamoto replicated Kakashi's signature expressionless "fish-eyed" appearance as he observed Jiraiya.

Jiraiya, conversely, exhibited visible discomfort.

Truthfully, he had maintained complete reluctance regarding this assignment. But with the elder—Hiruzen Sarutobi—transferring responsibility to him and then disassociating himself, what alternative existed?

Hiruzen even demonstrated audacity to claim, "I need to concentrate my energy on Konohagakure."

Jiraiya maintained no alternative but compliance. Despite his habitual reference to Hiruzen as "elder" consistently, when confronted with actual circumstances, he always executed his assignments.

Implementing contact with his white hair suggesting frustration, Jiraiya produced forced laughter to conceal his discomfort before finally communicating.

"It doesn't constitute significant concern. Just implement attempt.

"During Minato's acquisition period for this technique, I didn't provide substantial assistance either, but he still achieved mastery.

"Oh, additionally, Minato constituted the Fourth Hokage."

"But this suggests extreme irresponsibility on your part."

Minamoto produced respiratory exhalation suggesting exasperation.

"You established commitment to instruct me, but now you're providing something like this as if it represents inconsequential assignment. Honestly..."

"Very well, very well, sufficient already."

Jiraiya, clearly demonstrating annoyance, implemented dismissive hand movement before continuing.

"Focus on comprehending the material initially. Regardless of whether you achieve acquisition, I'll instruct you regarding something exceptional afterward!"

"Something exceptional?"

Minamoto elevated one eyebrow. His immediate cognitive association was Sage Arts!

Sage Arts' effectiveness maintained undeniability. During his previous encounter, when he had outmaneuvered Obito Uchiha, he had utilized a Shadow Clone to evaluate its effects. It had demonstrated incredible utility.

If not for Obito's Sharingan and rapid reflexes, that singular strike might have implemented fatal impact.

Naturally, Minamoto was already contemplating methodology to "legitimize" his Sage Arts utilization.

However, he still maintained certain reservations. Who could predict whether the Great Toads of Mount Myōboku might detect something unusual?

"Gratitude, Jiraiya-sama."

After brief contemplation, Minamoto decided to express appreciation for now. He didn't desire future confrontation with someone demanding, "Did you even express gratitude?"

"Implement diligence, juvenile."

Jiraiya implemented affirmative cranial gesture with satisfaction, though he subsequently produced respiratory exhalation suggesting resignation.

"This technique underwent development by the Second Hokage. However, aside from the Second and Fourth Hokage, no other individual has achieved proper utilization.

"Regarding others..."

Jiraiya implemented cranial negation at this juncture, clearly demonstrating lack of impression regarding the Hokage Guard Platoon's failures.

Nevertheless, he didn't desire to implement excessive pressure on Minamoto, so he terminated further elaboration.

"So don't implement excessive self-pressure. Just proceed methodically."

"Comprehended."

Minamoto implemented affirmative cranial gesture, directing visual focus at the scroll in his possession with unusual facial expression.

Jiraiya genuinely didn't appear to maintain substantial confidence in him...

"Well, if no additional matters exist, I'll implement departure."

Jiraiya implemented contact with Minamoto's shoulder and reduced distance to implement whispered communication.

"Study it with care. Once you've completed reading, the scroll will implement self-destruction. Don't attempt reproduction.

"If you genuinely can't maintain complete recall, locate the elder. Comprehended?"

"Comprehended."

Minamoto implemented affirmative cranial gesture. He demonstrated adequate comprehension regarding the protocols.

"Additionally, how is Kakashi-sensei's condition?"

"Him? He demonstrates significant improvement. Honestly, he maintains far superior mental clarity compared to myself."

Upon Kakashi's mention, Jiraiya couldn't suppress cranial negation suggesting self-deprecation.

"But one generation consistently surpasses its predecessor. Very well, this great Toad Sage implements departure."

With casual hand gesture, Jiraiya rotated and departed. Minamoto carefully secured the scroll, producing self-directed vocalization.

"It appears that mere information transmission doesn't suffice for quest completion. I'll need to implement increased effort."

Attempting to convey Obito Uchiha's situation through intermediaries constituted valid attempt, but unfortunately, the System didn't acknowledge it.

Or perhaps Kakashi needed to implement personal confirmation.

That demonstrated logical consistency. After all, any individual would experience difficulty accepting such revelations without direct evidence.

"Disregard that. I should focus on studying this. This constitutes space-time technique, after all!"

A space-time technique—who wouldn't desire its acquisition?

Granted, the Flying Thunder God Technique maintained certain limitations. For instance, it required a mark for teleportation, and skilled opponents didn't constitute fools.

Moreover, the strongest adversaries maintained reaction velocities that demonstrated terrifying rapidity. Consider Madara Uchiha during the Fourth Great Ninja War, for example. Even Minato Namikaze had nearly experienced counter from Killer Bee while confronting the Fourth Raikage and his brother.

But even so, this technique merited acquisition. It didn't concern desire—it concerned capability for mastery.

"Additionally, it appears the Ōtsutsuki naturally possess space-time abilities."

As he proceeded homeward, Minamoto contemplated this concept.

No need existed to reference Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, who had mastered multiple dimensions. Momoshiki Ōtsutsuki also possessed spatial transfer abilities. Though he rarely implemented them, they existed.

Urashiki Ōtsutsuki possessed the Yellow Spring Hirasaka and even a "rewind" time technique. Regarding Isshiki Ōtsutsuki, his personal dimension even housed a Ten-Tails.

"But do space-time abilities constitute natural Ōtsutsuki development at certain level, or do they represent Kekkei Mōra grants?"

Minamoto didn't maintain complete certainty, but regardless, he maintained determination to implement attempt.

At the Root base in Konohagakure, Danzō Shimura was reviewing intelligence reports transmitted by his subordinates.

Having regained partial authority, Danzō was experiencing power's sensation. He couldn't tolerate the emptiness he had experienced after duty removal—even if he had continued covert operations.

But partial authority didn't suffice for his satisfaction.

His aspiration had never undergone modification—he desired the Hokage position!

"Kirigakure's internal divisions demonstrate worsening. Civil war appears imminent?"

Danzō produced self-directed vocalization as he analyzed the situation. While he maintained significant distance from admirable character, his intelligence gathering efficiency remained unparalleled.

As the ninja world's "shadow," his spy network extended extensively. Otherwise, Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't have preserved him after his assassination attempt, perhaps due to lingering camaraderie...

"So, are Obito Uchiha and that organization implementing operations on behalf of one faction to eliminate the other?"

Danzō speculated, demonstrating minimal concern regarding Kirigakure's internal conflict. In fact, he would experience delight witnessing that village's deterioration.

"Hmph. Uchiha Itachi claims to constitute Konohagakure spy, yet he hasn't provided any useful intelligence!"

He produced cold nasal exhalation before continuing.

"Hiruzen is genuinely experiencing age-related softening. How could he permit such threat to persist?

"And that Obito Uchiha... what absurdity. The so-called Konohagakure hero emerges as the mastermind behind the Nine-Tails incident ten years ago. These Uchihas..."

Contemplating Obito, Danzō's ocular organs gleamed with avarice.

He maintained certainty that Obito's eye constituted a Mangekyō Sharingan—a treasure he couldn't afford to miss.

Having already acquired some of Hashirama Senju's cells through Orochimaru, Danzō knew that suppressing those cells required a Sharingan.

He didn't maintain complete comprehension regarding the scientific principles—Orochimaru hadn't provided explanation—but the results maintained undeniability.

This only intensified his desire.

"If only I could implement acquisition of that eye..."

Danzō produced self-directed vocalization, observing the intelligence report in his possession. After extended pause, an idea began formation.

"Can I generate increased chaos in Kirigakure to create opportunity for my operatives to act?"

A Mangekyō Sharingan maintained excessive value to disregard. Even though he had witnessed Obito's unusual abilities that night, Danzō still maintained willingness to accept risk.

Regarding exposure?

Root operatives wouldn't establish connection to him. Attributing responsibility to Kirigakure wouldn't present difficulty.

At worst, he could gather additional intelligence to prepare for future operations.

"If that's the case, I'll need to divert Jiraiya. That individual will definitely proceed to Kirigakure. So..."

Danzō's visible ocular organ narrowed as he finalized his strategy.

"It appears I'll need to trouble you again, Orochimaru..."

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