Talent System In The Naruto Universe

Morning.

Hanekawa pushed open the door and found that it was snowing outside.

The snow wasn't heavy, falling like grains of sugar from the sky.

Hanekawa didn't pay it much mind and walked through the snow, heading to Tsunade's house to make breakfast for her.

"Hey, pervert!"

After taking a few steps, he heard a familiar voice.

Hanekawa looked up.

Terumi Mei stood not far away, arms crossed, looking at him with disdain.

Hanekawa glanced at her.

Though still a young girl, she was already quite well-developed.

Her tall stature made her legs appear long and straight, and her figure was slender.

Hanekawa slowly walked up to her.

Terumi Mei instinctively wanted to step back, but fearing she'd lose face, she stood her ground and glared at him.

"Should I do something perverted then?"

Hanekawa leaned in, blowing a breath near her ear as he asked with a smile.

Terumi Mei shivered and quickly took two steps back, putting distance between them.

She subconsciously touched her ear and cursed, "Pervert!"

*Shunshin no Jutsu!*

In an instant, Hanekawa appeared in front of her, his hand landing on her buttocks.

"You… what are you doing?!"

Terumi Mei let out a muffled groan, her face filled with disbelief.

"What do you think?"

Hanekawa smiled. "Feels nice."

"Bastard!"

Terumi Mei's face turned visibly red.

Embarrassed and furious, she lifted her leg and kicked at Hanekawa.

*Thud!*

Hanekawa easily caught her ankle.

Her skirt fell, revealing her smooth thigh clad in black mesh stockings.

The fabric stretched tightly as she exerted force.

"Next time, wear black stockings."

Hanekawa glanced at her and suggested.

"Go to hell!"

Terumi Mei clenched her fist and swung it at his face.

Hanekawa raised his hand, blocking her punch.

He released her leg and, taking advantage of her unsteady stance, turned her around.

Hanekawa raised his hand high and brought it down firmly.

Terumi Mei let out an involuntary yelp.

Feeling the tingling sensation from her buttocks, she froze in place.

"With your current strength, who do you think you can beat?"

Hanekawa chuckled.

"You pervert!"

Terumi Mei quickly distanced herself from him.

Though angry, she realized that continuing to engage with him would only lead to more humiliation.

"If you keep this attitude, the punishment will be harsher next time."

Hanekawa narrowed his eyes as he looked at her flushed face.

Terumi Mei's heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously bit her red lip.

"What do you want from me?"

Hanekawa asked, noticing her silence.

"Why does your village want the Lava Release and Boil Release techniques?"

Terumi Mei reluctantly suppressed her urge to beat him up and asked.

"I'm the one who wants them."

Hanekawa raised an eyebrow.

"You?"

Terumi Mei was taken aback. "Why?"

"To learn them, of course."

Hanekawa replied without hesitation.

"Learn?"

Terumi Mei was stunned, then immediately retorted, "Impossible!"

"Why not?"

Hanekawa countered. "If you can learn them, so can I."

"Wishful thinking!"

Terumi Mei snorted. "Even if you're talented, bloodline limits aren't just about talent!"

"What if I do learn it?"

Hanekawa met her gaze with a smile.

"I…"

Terumi Mei hesitated.

She realized she had no way to deal with Hanekawa.

"How about this?"

Hanekawa suddenly had an idea. "Let's make a bet."

"What kind of bet?"

Terumi Mei's eyes narrowed.

"The negotiations between our villages will likely take a long time to reach a conclusion."

Hanekawa said slowly. "Let's bet on whether I can learn a Lava Release technique within that time."

"You have no idea how difficult Lava Release is!"

Terumi Mei said indignantly.

Lava Release was her unique bloodline limit.

Hanekawa's casual tone made her feel disrespected.

"What's the wager?"

Terumi Mei glared at him.

"If I lose, I'll return Hōzuki Mangetsu to you without any conditions."

Hanekawa thought for a moment and said.

He had captured Hōzuki Mangetsu, so he had the right to decide his fate.

"Deal!"

Terumi Mei's eyes lit up, and she quickly agreed.

To her, this was practically a free win.

"Aren't you curious about what you'll have to do if you lose?"

Hanekawa asked with a smile.

"It's definitely something perverted!"

Terumi Mei wore an expression that said, "I've got you figured out."

"Since you've said that, I'll have to meet your expectations."

Hanekawa looked her over and said, "You'll have to wear a maid outfit for a day."

"You really are a pervert!"

Terumi Mei gritted her teeth.

"Do you accept the bet?"

Hanekawa ignored her glare and asked.

"Fine!"

Terumi Mei spat out the word through clenched teeth.

In her mind, there was no way Hanekawa could learn Lava Release in a month or two—maybe not even in a year or two.

She was certain she'd win!

"Good."

Hanekawa nodded. "You'll teach me Lava Release while you're in the Leaf Village."

"Me? Teach you?"

Terumi Mei's eyes narrowed. "Any Lava Release technique?"

Every technique had its own difficulty level.

The difference between a D-rank and an S-rank technique was like heaven and earth.

Lava Release was no exception.

"Any will do."

Hanekawa said indifferently.

He had already obtained the Hōzuki clan's Water Release secret techniques, so Hōzuki Mangetsu held little value to him.

Even if he gave him back to the Hidden Mist Village, it wouldn't matter.

In return, he'd gain a Lava Release technique and a limited-edition maid outfit from the future Mizukage, Terumi Mei.

Hanekawa arrived at Tsunade's house.

Though his encounter with Terumi Mei had delayed him, it didn't affect Tsunade's habit of sleeping in.

Hanekawa woke her up and went to prepare breakfast.

"The negotiations with the Hidden Mist Village are at 9 a.m."

Tsunade reminded him as she sat at the dining table after washing up.

"I'll attend for two days."

Hanekawa handed her a pair of chopsticks. "If no results come quickly, I'll focus on training my techniques."

"Fine."

Tsunade nodded casually.

For Hanekawa, learning new techniques was clearly more important.

His only purpose in attending the negotiations was to make an appearance.

It would help boost his reputation and further his path to becoming Hokage.

If Hanekawa hadn't wanted to be Hokage, Tsunade wouldn't have bothered inviting him.

Two days passed in a flash.

The negotiations between the Leaf Village, Sand Village, and Mist Village naturally yielded no results.

In fact, they were even more contentious than the simultaneous negotiations between the Leaf and Stone Villages.

With three parties involved, the arguments were endless.

Though the Sand and Leaf Villages were allies, when it came to their own interests, neither was willing to back down.

Hanekawa felt that reaching a conclusion in a month or two would be optimistic—it might take even longer.

On the third morning, after breakfast, Hanekawa arrived at the Mist Village's lodgings, a rather luxurious courtyard.

All the Mist ninja were staying there.

"Lord Hanekawa."

A Mist ninja guarding the entrance stopped him. "What brings you here?"

Knowing Hanekawa's strength and status, the guard was extremely respectful.

"I'm here to see Terumi Mei."

Hanekawa replied honestly.

"Please wait a moment."

The Mist ninja was slightly surprised but quickly went inside to inform her.

Hanekawa didn't have to wait long before Terumi Mei appeared.

"Follow me."

She glanced at him, her expression neutral.

With other Mist ninja around, she had to maintain her composure and couldn't curse at him.

She also worried that if she provoked him, he might retaliate, leaving her even more embarrassed.

"This is my room."

Terumi Mei pushed open the door. "Come in."

"You're being unusually polite today."

Hanekawa blinked.

"Take off your shoes!"

Terumi Mei said coldly. "Don't dirty my room!"

"Will you take yours off too?"

Hanekawa stepped inside and stood at the entrance.

"Of course!"

Terumi Mei snorted.

"You first."

Hanekawa changed his shoes and stood there, watching her.

"Pervert! Foot fetishist!"

Terumi Mei suddenly realized something, her face darkening with anger.

"Do you know what happens when you slander me?"

Hanekawa's gaze fell on her thighs.

"It's not slander—it's the truth!"

Terumi Mei said disdainfully.

"What? Are you scared?"

Hanekawa raised an eyebrow.

"Why would I be scared?"

Terumi Mei bit her lip and took off her shoes.

"Got any tea?"

Hanekawa looked away and sat down on the sofa.

"I'm not your maid!"

Terumi Mei glared at him. "Get it yourself!"

"Just getting you used to it."

Hanekawa said calmly. "If you lose and become a maid, you'll need to be prepared."

"I won't lose!"

Terumi Mei said confidently. "You'll never learn Lava Release!"

"We'll see after you teach me."

Hanekawa said lightly. "Just don't go back on your word when you lose."

"I won't!"

Terumi Mei said without hesitation.

"Neither will I."

Hanekawa nodded. "Which Lava Release technique are you going to teach me?"

"Lava Release: Dissolution Technique."

Terumi Mei paused, then added, "It's my strongest Lava Release technique, and also the most difficult."

"That's the one, then."

Hanekawa wasn't surprised and said calmly, "Let's start the lesson."

Terumi Mei thought to herself that this pervert was way too confident.

Even after hearing how difficult the technique was, he remained unfazed.

She had hoped to mock him, but he gave her no opportunity.

No matter—she'd have plenty of time to laugh at him when he failed.

"Lava Release is a combination of Earth and Water chakra nature transformations."

Terumi Mei sat across from him and explained. "It manifests as a highly corrosive, viscous liquid."

Hanekawa, with his current strength and knowledge, was a bona fide elite jonin.

Based on his understanding of Earth and Water Release, as well as his experience with other advanced techniques, he could tell that Terumi Mei wasn't lying or holding back.

"Can you stop staring?"

Terumi Mei frowned, annoyed.

"It's not my fault."

Hanekawa blinked. "If you put your legs down, I won't have to look."

"Shameless!"

Terumi Mei lowered her crossed legs and covered them with her dress.

"Alright, continue."

Hanekawa's gaze shifted upward, landing on the exposed skin at her neckline.

"…"

Terumi Mei took a deep breath and decided to ignore him, continuing her explanation.

She wasn't lying or deceiving him.

She didn't dare.

Hanekawa's strength and status were too formidable. If she angered him, the Mist Village would pay a heavy price.

Time passed quickly, and soon it was noon.

"Let's have lunch."

Hanekawa glanced at the clock on the wall.

"Don't let the door hit you on the way out."

Terumi Mei crossed her legs again.

Her black mesh stockings clung tightly to her skin, creating a grid-like pattern.

"Who said I'm leaving?"

Hanekawa smiled. "Is this how the Mist Village treats guests? Shouldn't you be cooking for me?"

"I can't cook!"

Terumi Mei said matter-of-factly.

"You can't cook?"

Hanekawa was surprised.

In his impression, most female characters in the original story were quite domestic.

"I'm a ninja. What's strange about not being able to cook?"

Terumi Mei retorted.

"Then I'll reluctantly cook for you."

Hanekawa stood up.

"…?"

Terumi Mei watched him walk to the kitchen, confused.

He could cook?

It probably tastes terrible.

Was this pervert planning to poison her?

Terumi Mei's mind raced with wild thoughts until the aroma of food snapped her back to reality.

The enticing smell made her mouth water.

"I'll be back in the afternoon."

Hanekawa handed her a pair of chopsticks.

"You're not eating?"

Terumi Mei was suspicious.

Was the food really poisoned?

"I'll eat at home."

Hanekawa noticed her expression and smiled. "If I wanted to kill you, I wouldn't waste poison."

"What do you mean?!"

Terumi Mei was furious.

"Exactly what I said."

Hanekawa looked at her. "Want to test it?"

"Be here at 2 p.m. Don't be late!"

Terumi Mei quickly changed the subject.

"Got it."

Hanekawa waved and left.

"What's wrong with this pervert?"

Terumi Mei sighed in relief, muttering to herself.

After a moment's hesitation, she picked up her chopsticks and took a bite of chicken.

Her eyes widened.

How is this so delicious?!

Hanekawa smiled to himself. He had a little help.

[B-rank Talent: Master Chef.]

[Effect: Increases deliciousness by 100%.]

His "Chef" talent had leveled up to B-rank.

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