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IUTT: Ch. 147
🕑 Added 2025-07-05 00:16:29 +0000 UTCBy the time Minato was four years old, he was already showing a maturity far beyond his peers. From then on, whenever something happened in the shinobi world or in Konoha, Shin would explain the situation to Minato in simplified terms and have him analyze it, requiring him to write a detailed report.
Afterward, the two of them would have in-depth discussions based on Minato's analysis. During these discussions, Shin would continuously guide and mentor him.
Later, when Shin and Tsunade led Uzushio to defeat the Allied Shinobi Forces, Minato became even more curious, asking all sorts of questions. Shin told him everything that had happened in the Land of Whirlpools in great detail. He even shared many of the strategies and tactics he had developed over the years for Minato to study.
One can only say that it was fortunate Minato was exceptionally gifted, not only did he never find Shin's education method problematic, but he actually enjoyed it immensely.
If it had been any other child, being required to regularly write thousands of words in analysis reports starting at the age of four would've probably driven them insane. But precisely because Minato was so talented, Shin held him to such strict standards. If it had been a different child, Shin wouldn't have been so demanding.
That said, the education yielded significant results.
It developed in Minato a habit of deep analysis and critical thinking.
Anyone who looked at him would likely be fooled by his honest and gentle appearance, thinking he was just an obedient, well-behaved boy. But after being trained by Shin, he not only learned how to disguise his true self but also developed an extraordinary sense of perception, a delicate and keen mind, a sharp eye for seeing through to the essence of things, and the wisdom to make sound judgments and devise strategies.
Fortunately, like Shin, he didn't like keeping secrets from his own people and treated those around him very well. Otherwise, Tsunade might genuinely have had reason to worry about Kushina's future.
Once he finished drawing a new layout plan, Minato didn't stop writing, instead, he started tapping his fingers on the table.
At first, Tsunade didn't react. When she realized what was happening, she immediately focused and began to listen closely.
Minato's finger tapping had a clear rhythm, it was Morse code.
[We're being watched right now. Let's communicate using code from now on.]
Tsunade's heart skipped a beat, and she furrowed her brow before replying via tapping: [How come I didn't notice anything?]
[Because this person is using a special technique, the Spirit Transformation Technique.]
Spirit Transformation Technique?
A certain person Tsunade had once deeply disliked came to mind: Dan.
That guy had once shown clear romantic interest in her. But once she exposed him, she immediately distanced herself from him.
Both Tsunade and Minato were very familiar with the Spirit Transformation Technique. Shin had once been extremely curious about this jutsu. He had staged a performance with Tsunade, using genjutsu, and tricked Dan into revealing the secrets of the technique.
After Shin mastered it, both Tsunade and Minato witnessed its power firsthand.
This jutsu was an S-rank technique that allowed the user's soul to leave their body. In spirit form, the soul has no physical body, can travel long distances freely, can control other people's bodies, enter others' mental worlds, and even destroy weaker souls.
In short, it was a very powerful technique.
It could be used not only to kill but also for many other purposes.
Like right now, the spirit form could silently sneak underground and eavesdrop on Tsunade and Minato's conversation, effectively conducting surveillance.
Though the eavesdropper would only hear the tapping sounds on the tabletop. This feeling of being spied on was something no one could tolerate, and the fury in Tsunade's heart couldn't be suppressed.
[Do you know where that guy's real body is?]
[Earlier, when I passed by Tameo's tent, I sensed a chakra with the same aura inside. Unless I'm mistaken, that's where his real body is hiding. I even deliberately tested Katsuhiko just now, I told him I was looking for a ninja named Dan in the camp. But he firmly told me that there's no such person here.]
At this point, the answer was obvious. Dan had not been officially transferred to the camp. He had secretly snuck in, likely with help from Tameo.
Tsunade fell silent for a moment.
As the commander of the camp, Tameo's tent couldn't be barged into without a valid reason. If she did, it would damage her reputation and make her seem overbearing. And even if they stormed in right now and found Dan, they wouldn't really be able to do anything to him.
He'd just say, "I'm here on a secret mission from the Hokage."
What could they do then?
And most likely, he would even have solid evidence to prove it. After all, Hiruzen never left loose ends. If he sent Dan here, there would definitely be a cover story in place.
[Once he comes back, I'm definitely going to lodge a serious complaint.]
[Don't worry, Tsunade-neesan. That guy definitely won't live past tonight.]
The Spirit Transformation Technique was powerful, but it had a clear weakness. During the time the soul was out of the body, the physical body becomes unconscious and completely immobile.
Tsunade might not be able to deal with Dan directly, but once Shin killed him, there would be no way to trace it back.
Suspicion?
That was useless without evidence.
Without proof, it didn't happen.
Any accusation without evidence could be called a false charge.
Nightfall came quickly.
Inside Tsunade's tent, a figure suddenly appeared.
"Shin?" Seeing him suddenly appear, Tsunade was overjoyed and immediately threw herself into his arms.
Although the two of them hadn't been apart for long, longing always felt stronger in unfamiliar surroundings. Feeling the soft, warm fullness of her body in his arms, Shin's mood lifted instantly.
Still, Tsunade's the best!
After hugging for a while, he gently patted Tsunade's back and teasingly brushed her nose, smiling as he said, "Alright now, Minato's still here."
"It's fine, go ahead, I'm used to it!" Minato said in a mature, little-adult tone, which made both Tsunade and Shin chuckle.
Shin, with strong survival instincts, sensibly skipped any sappy or clingy talk and gave a general summary of what he'd experienced that day.
Tsunade then told him about the situation with Dan.
Seeing the usually domineering Tsunade now looking so aggrieved, Minato was dumbfounded.
So this… is what a woman looks like when she's acting spoiled?
It was like she had become a completely different person. Thinking of Kushina, he immediately reassured himself that not all women were like that. Because he simply couldn't imagine Kushina ever acting cutesy. All he could picture was her temper and her iron fists.
