“First of all, have you tried activating your seal now?” Jiraiya asked.
“No, Sensei, I thought it would be better to do that under yuidance,” Kaida said.
“Good, it’s always wise to be cautious. Now, try activating the seal.”
Kaida focused on the seal on his forehead, but was surprised by what he felt.
“The seal has ged, Sensei. It’s like there are two valves now. The inal one is still there, but now there’s also a smaller valve present,” Kaida said.
“Yes, that’s for the strength enha. You choose whie to open and when. You open both at the same time or one, depending on your need. Also, the Yin Seal has been improved by my seo avoid overburdening your chakra pathways.
He also added measures to reduce the lifespaion by 50%. Sensei really outdid himself this time. Now your seal isn’t that inferior to Tsunade’s. Aside from the healing aspect, everything else is nearly the best,” Jiraiya expined.
“Then I use it more now?” Kaida asked.
“If you take any major damage, your cells will divide, and your lifespan will be reduced. This happens to everyone, but because the recovery process is slow, the effect isn't visible in normal people.
However, with the Mitotic Regeion Seal, the recovery speed is super fast, pg a heavy burden on the caster's body. But the most pressing problem is that your natural aversion to injuries will decrease. Since your injuries will heal so quickly, you’ll start taking more hits just to deal more damage to the enemy. This will result in an unnecessary redu of your lifespan, much more than needed, and this will happen subsciously. It’s difficult to monitor and guard against, which is why it's better to use it only when necessary,” Jiraiya expined.
“I uand, Sensei. I’ll only use it when my or my rades' lives are in danger,” Kaida said.
“Good, but that rule only applies to the sealing part. Your seal now has ara feature you use however you want,” Jiraiya said, ughing like a child about to py with a new video game.
Kaida felt something was off, and Jiraiya’s sentence sent a shiver down his spine.
“For the wo weeks, yoing to spar with me, using that seal’s chakra to enhance your strength. Sihat chakra won’t follow your usual pathways, it’ll be difficult at first, but it’ll get easier. We’re tight on time, so let’s start now,” Jiraiya said.
Having no other option, Kaida nodded, but before he could activate his seal, Jiraiya interrupted him.
“Kaida, seold me your transformation jutsu is quite different. Why haven’t you used it in our spars till now?”
“I have used it, Sehe sword my shadow e transforms into is part of that jutsu,” Kaida said.
“So, they only transform into swords?”
“No, Sensei, but since I have to use kenjutsu, I normally use that jutsu to transform into swords,” Kaida replied.
“Oh boy, having a strong suit is good, but swords aren’t ideal for what yoing to train i. What you need now is…”
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For the wo weeks, different sounds echoed from Training Area 2. Along with the sounds came small tremors that could be felt by people nearby. As a result, Hiruzen and Kabuto had to ge their training location.
After two weeks, Hiruzen himself went to Training Area 2, which had been locked from the ihe area was fully ventited, with water supply and enough food for two people to survive for years, but that was it—just survive.
His student and grand-student had been in this enviro for two weeks without leaving for even a sed. Normally, he would have sent an Anbu to summon Jiraiya and Kaida to his office, but since he was already there and curious about the results of suteraining, he decided to check for himself.
Even though the gates were closed from the ihere wasn’t a sie in Konoha that could keep the Hokage out, especially not the gates of a training area specifically designed for him. With a simple hand seal, the gate opened, and Hiruzeered the training area—only to be shocked by the se before him.
The training area, which was made for a Kage, was in shambles. Normally, even an A-rank jutsu wouldn’t be able to damage the walls, leaving a scratch or two at most. But now, various pits and cracks were present in the ground, walls, and even the ceiling.
“What have you two been doing for the past two weeks?” Hiruzen asked the two sleeping ninja, who, instead of using the provided beds, were lying on the hard ground.
Hiruzen uood they must have been exhausted and had fallen asleep, but still, he wao know what caused the destru iraining area. Did Jiraiya use Sage Mode to show Kaida what true power looked like?
Normally, both Jiraiya and Kaida would wake at the slightest sound, but today was different. They khey were in a safe pce, and sidering how tired they were after three days of tinuous practice, their natural instincts didn’t ki while they slept. But when they heard Hiruzen’s voice, both jolted awake, ready to attaly to see it was Hiruzen himself, and they quickly calmed down.
“What day is it, Sensei?” Jiraiya asked, yawning.
“Tuesday, the day we agreed to let the team meet. Why are you in this dition anyway?” Hiruzen asked, notig that even Jiraiya looked battered.
“Seoday you’ll see something really great,” Jiraiya said with a broad smile.
“Fine, get fresh. You both have two hours, then e to my office. I’ve already summohe others,” Hiruzen said.
“Okay, Sensei.”
“Yes, Lord Third.”
Hiruzen hen turo leave. But before he left, he added, “Kaida, this training area is a secret training area for me. Its information is cssified.”
“I’ll keep my mouth shut, Lord Third,” Kaida said, bowing slightly. Hiruzen just nodded a.
“Boy, you’ve progressed by leaps and bounds. I’ve taught you the best I could... 'IF YOU GET OVERSHADOWED BY THE OTHERS, I’LL PERSONALLY MAKE SURE YOUR TRAINIS MORE EFFECTIVE,'” Jiraiya said, his tone b on threatening.
“Don’t worry, Sensei. I’m sure that if I fought myself from a month ago, I could beat him in ten seds.”
“fidence is good, but make sure it doesn’t turn into overfideherwise, you won’t even know how you died,” Jiraiya said, waving his hand as he left the training area.
“Get ready in an hour. I’ll be back by then.”
“Yes, Sensei.”
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Kaida and Jiraiya sat in front of Hiruzen, with Kabuto seated o Kaida.
“You said you summoned everyone for two hours,” Jiraiya said.
“Aill have ten minutes. Your impatience is showing with age,” Hiruzen said, exhaling a puff of smoke from his pipe.
Knock, knock.
“Lord Third...”
“Send them in,” Jiraiya said, eager to not spoil the final surprise he had in store for his student.
The secretary g Hiruzen for firmatioe Jiraiya’s high status, he was still below the Hokage. Hiruzen nodded, and in a miwo figures ehe office.
“Good m, Lord Third,” Fugaku said, bowing slightly, less than a normal shinobi, but still bowing. No matter how powerful or well-ected, in a shinobi vilge, you were always below the Kage.
“Good m, Lord Third,” said the boy following Fugaku. He bowed more deeply than Fugaku, his calm and posed demeanor reflected in his appearance. He had long, straight bck hair that fell to his shoulders, with a distinct fringe framing his face. His pale skin plemented his sharp, well-defined features, and his slightly narrow, almond-shaped eyes gave him a thoughtful, almost distant expression.
“Good m. Please, take a seat, both of you. We’ve been waiting for you,” Hiruzen said, giving Fugaku the respect he deserved as the head of Konoha’s most powerful .
“You’re surprised that HE is your teammate, right?” Jiraiya teased with a grin.
‘sidering only the best talent is bei, there aren’t many optioo send, Sensei. Since I already know two, pig the best among the rest was easy. I already knew, but you were so excited about it,’ Kaida thought.
“How the hell… isn’t it too dangerous to send a heir on such a mission?” Kaida asked in a hushed but shocked voice.
“Dangerous? I’m going as your sehere’s no safer pce than wherever I am when I’ve promised to protect you guys,” Jiraiya said.
“Enough of your chatter. Let’s move on to the main reason we’re here,” Hiruzen said, exhaling another puff of smoke before pg his pipe aside ainguishing the fme.
