Chapter 61: Learning Fuinjutsu

Chapter 61: Learning Fuinjutsu

After finishing the disciple's training on Sunday afternoon, Makoto went to the main city area and went directly to Minato's home instead of going to his home.

When they were having dinner at Makoto's place last night, Kushina and Minato told Makoto that they had almost mastered the meat croquet practice and were going to officially start doing it tomorrow afternoon. Makoto could go over and have a look if he had time.

When Makoto arrived, the two of them had just finished cooking the pork belly and were preparing to color it with soy sauce.

When Makoto was about to step forward to help, he was stopped by Kushina.

"Makoto, just watch. If there is anything wrong with the steps, you can correct me. No need for help." Kushina said.

After eating at Makoto's house every night, Kushina was too embarrassed to ask Makoto to help.

Minato took a fruit plate poured a glass of water for Makoto and said with a gentle smile:

"Makoto, you don't need to help today. You will be the invigilator."

Minato and Kushina had an idea and felt that they should do it by themselves this time.

"Then I'm going to be lazy," Makoto said with a smile.

"You can use a skewer to poke some small holes in the skin of the meat and then pour soy sauce. This will make the meat more flavorful and make it looser when fried later." Makoto reminded.

Kushina & Minato realized that they had forgotten such a small detail.

Under Makoto's reminder, Kushina and Minato completed each step in an orderly manner, frying slices, seasoning, steaming... It was already dark by the time the two of them finished their work

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"Although this braised pork is delicious, it is also very troublesome to make. You must be very hungry, Makoto." Kushina asked.

Compared with some of the home-cooked dishes she usually makes, braised pork is much more troublesome. It is obviously one dish, but it actually requires three steps of boiling, frying and steaming.

"Fortunately, after all, I was just watching from the side," Makoto replied.

While the two were talking, Minato brought up the finished pork belly.

"Next, let's ask Teacher Makoto to give grades." Minato joked.

"Haiya, you've been busy for so long. Why not taste the fruits of your labor first, you know?" Makoto was not in a hurry to taste it, but chose to let Minato Kushina eat it first.

"How long did it take for you to learn it, Kushina?" Makoto asked while heating the oil in the pot.

"One day," Kushina replied proudly, and she waited for Makoto to ask.

"Oh? Our Kushina is a genius," Makoto teased.

"Generally, that is, I have learned most of the sealing techniques of our Uzumaki clan," Kushina said modestly, her smile barely contained.

After the meal, Kushina handed Makoto a scroll and then went to wash the dishes, while Minato explained the details of the sealing technique to Makoto.

Makoto listened intently, more seriously than ever before.

"This sealing technique is called the one-finger speed seal. It creates a seal that blocks chakra very quickly. However, the restraint strength is not strong, and it is easy to break. It has no practical significance; it is generally only used for entry-level training," Minato explained.

Makoto, either due to Minato's expert teaching or his innate sealing talent, found this one-finger seal quite straightforward. He didn't show it, though, only asking questions from time to time.

...

On Monday, Kotetsu went to the ninja school early. Seeing that Kamizuki Izumo had not yet arrived, he nodded with satisfaction. He put a novel on the table and then started reading the school textbook.

After feeling that Kamizuki Izumo was about to arrive, Kotetsu put the textbook away, leaving only the novel on it.

"Kotetsu, didn't you say you don't need to review? Why did you come here to read so early?" Kamizuki Izumo, who studied until one o'clock in the morning last night, asked in surprise.

Kotetsu raised the novel in his hand and said, "There's no need to review. This is a new ninja novel that was published recently. It's really good." Kamizuki Izumo looked at the cover pattern and the title of the book before he felt relieved and smiled. Said:

"Escaping into novels for relaxation is indeed a wise choice."

"Turns out Kotetsu enjoys reading novels. I should get him a best-seller and let him immerse himself in novels for a couple of weeks," Kamizuki Izumo thought to himself.

He felt that his top position was becoming increasingly secure.

"Izumo, you seem a bit drained. Were you up late studying? That's not good for your health or exam performance," Kotetsu asked, a concerned expression on his face.

"No, I was gaming with my cousin last night and lost track of time, so I ended up staying awake quite late," Kamizuki Izumo explained with an air of casual indifference.

"Gaming for relaxation. Not a bad choice at all," Kotetsu remarked with a smile, convinced that his first-place position was only growing more secure.

With this, he decided to inquire more about various games after school and even planned to buy some for Kamizuki Izumo to enjoy daily over the next two weeks.

"What novel? What game?" The ever-inquisitive Anko inquired as she entered the classroom.