Naruto: I, Uchiha, Just Want to Die

Chapter 171: The Birth of the Rasengan! A Saintly Display at the Doorstep, One More Time!

The spring breeze carried the white clouds, drifting toward the horizon.

Gentle sunlight bathed the abandoned village, casting light over the tall haystacks.

"Super cool!"

"Awesome!"

Praises like these echoed in Minato's ears.

It was the first time someone had directly praised his technique to his face!

And not just anyone—this person had fought alongside him in perfect harmony and shared the same extraordinary talent for naming techniques.

Minato's face flushed slightly, an awkward smile forming.

After all, the recent attempt at his Expanding Rasengan had nearly struck the face of this trusted comrade. Minato still felt a twinge of guilt and wasn't sure how to decline the request.

At this moment, Uchiha Ci noticed Minato's prolonged silence and realized he might have been too abrupt.

In the shinobi world, a ninja's techniques are their most treasured assets, let alone a unique jutsu like this—refined from a Tailed Beast Bomb, exhibiting extreme mastery over shape manipulation.

This jutsu, being unsealed and neutral in attribute, appeared universally applicable to all ninja.

Its immense versatility underscored an unparalleled value!

For Ci, an Uchiha, to make such a request, it was hard not to suspect him of trying to copy Minato's jutsu.

Ci scratched his head and sincerely added,

"Think of it as me learning from you. I'll make sure you're compensated fairly!"

"When we return to the village and get paid for this mission, I'll even take out a loan from the clan if needed. In exchange, I can offer a few of my own jutsu..."

But even as Ci went to such lengths, Minato decisively shook his head after some thought, speaking gravely,

"Ci, this jutsu is truly dangerous. Your speed may be impressive, but it might not match the explosive expansion rate of the technique. It could harm you."

"Sorry, but let me refine it further before I teach it to you. And there's no need for payment—we've been comrades on the battlefield, after all!"

Minato's tone was resolute yet kind.

Seeing this, Ci felt slightly resigned. He sighed and then raised his hand, activating his Sharingan right in front of Minato.

Between his palms, a rapidly spinning chakra sphere began to take shape.

"Let me see... The first step is rotation—spin the chakra in the direction of the hair's whirl. Concentrate the chakra at the center, using your eyes to mark the focal point. Next, increase power—let the chakra spin irregularly, faster and faster. Finally, the third step: stabilization. That's the tricky part."

With chakra infused, and having experienced perfect body control under his cursed seal state, Ci's current mastery over his body and chakra allowed him to follow the steps Jiraiya had used to teach Naruto.

Though challenging, Ci progressed quickly.

The Rasengan began to form in his palm.

The first two steps went smoothly. However, during the final step, the rushed process caused instability in the chakra.

Ci quickly placed his other hand over the sphere, mimicking Naruto—using one hand to hold the Rasengan and the other to stabilize the chakra protrusions.

Finally, a bright blue chakra sphere took shape in his hand.

Rasengan!

A notification appeared in his vision:

[You have mastered: Rasengan (A, Beginner).]

Though somewhat absurd, Ci's deep foundation, combined with the detailed instructions for the Rasengan, and his Sharingan, Heaven's Curse Seal, and refined body control...

Somehow, in front of Minato, Ci performed the very Rasengan that Minato had not yet perfected!

Holding the Rasengan, Ci wiped the sweat from his brow, then looked up at Minato.

"This jutsu of yours—is this what you envisioned?"

At this moment, Minato's expression shifted from initial indifference to astonishment, and finally to utter disbelief as he stammered,

"Ci, how did you do that!?"

"Phew..." Ci dispersed the Rasengan in his hand and patiently explained,

"Your jutsu is already nearly complete."

"The explosion issue is due to a lack of stability. Allowing chakra to rotate irregularly while maintaining its shape is difficult. But by using both hands—like a cat swatting at a water balloon—you can stabilize the flow of chakra inside, suppressing the irregularities, and achieve temporary stability."

Minato was stunned as if a light bulb had gone off in his mind.

"The hair's whirl, the cat's paw..."

His face lit up with joy, a blush creeping over his cheeks. Excitedly, he raised his hands, mimicking Ci's movements to shape the Rasengan.

Soon, an identical Rasengan appeared in his palms.

"I've done it—it's taking shape!"

Minato beamed at the Rasengan in his hands, a smile breaking across his face.

"Thank you, Ci!"

"Your theory is spot-on. In that case, I shall name it—"

He raised his head to look at Ci, pointing at the Rasengan in his other hand.

"Lightwheel Catpaw Reversing Inspiration Swirl Uchiha Twin Style Sphere!!!"

...

Silence.

Hearing such a ridiculous name and seeing Minato twirling the Rasengan like Naruto, Ci froze on the spot, unsure how to respond.

Seriously? Teaching the father using the son's methods actually worked.

After some thought, Ci couldn't bear to let the Rasengan lose the meaning behind its name—a symbol of protecting Kushina.

It was better for Minato to use this technique to defeat the Nine-Tails, win the heart of his beloved, and give it the name it truly deserved!

So, Ci decisively interrupted Minato, shaking his head.

"Ahem, let's revisit the naming later. Also, this method is just a shortcut. To make it practical for battle, you should stick to your original approach to perfecting it."

"Otherwise, this jutsu would lose its true essence."

Minato pondered and nodded in agreement.

"Hmm, you're right!"

The Rasengan's strength lay in its ability to be an instant, hand-seal-free jutsu designed to rival a Tailed Beast Bomb. Requiring two hands to stabilize it in combat would waste precious time and opportunities.

Naruto only used that method due to his lack of natural aptitude, compensating with Shadow Clones. Ordinary ninjas wouldn't have that luxury.

"Phew..."

Ci exhaled, his Sharingan glowing crimson as he gazed at Minato, speaking solemnly.

"Minato, your technique earlier was truly important and inspiring to me!"

"Just like how my improvisation has now inspired you."

"I have no intention of stealing this jutsu that belongs to you. I'll honor the terms I mentioned earlier. And as your comrade, you've seen my abilities firsthand."

"A mere explosion won't kill me. You don't need to worry about my safety."

"So, please teach me that incredibly cool technique from before!"

"It's truly important to me!"

Ci understood clearly that, despite his formidable arsenal—Earth Grudge Fear, immortality, Fire Release Chakra Mode, Forbidden Technique: Body Revival, Heaven's Curse Seal, and Zero Tails...

He still struggled in battle. His supposed strength was deceptive.

Now, Minato's technique—a human adaptation of the Tailed Beast Bomb—could compensate for his shortcomings and unify his scattered abilities into something truly formidable!

How could Ci not be tempted?

Faced with Ci's sincere expression, Minato fell silent.

For some reason, he felt a strange sense of satisfaction.

This experimental jutsu was earning Uchiha Ci's genuine respect and acknowledgment.

After a long pause, Minato nodded earnestly and smiled brightly.

"In that case—"

"Alright, let's do it again!"