Minato Namikaze had also offered to share these scrolls with Bei Xuan, but Bei Xuan refused, stating he was a Taijutsu Ninja.
The strongest Ninjutsu Minato Namikaze possessed was only C-rank, and it was a very common C-rank Ninjutsu that was not even mentioned in the original Hokage story.
After Bei Xuan learned basic Ninjutsu and confirmed that his special Chakra could also perform Ninjutsu, he felt at ease.
As for why he didn't learn Minato Namikaze's Ninjutsu, putting aside whether its power was useful or not, the key was that Bei Xuan genuinely looked down on it. One Golden Light Curse was enough for him to delve into deeply. With the Golden Light Curse, he didn't need to learn these low-level Ninjutsu because he wouldn't use them.
Bei Xuan only glanced at the low-level Ninjutsu and basically understood them. To research Ninjutsu, these few low-level Ninjutsu were simply useless.
These low-level Ninjutsu were basically just basic applications of Chakra, not even as effective as practicing water walking or tree climbing for improvement. Moreover, Bei Xuan's current focus was on researching the Golden Light Curse.
So Bei Xuan directly refused Minato Namikaze. Instead of practicing Ninjutsu with Minato, it would be better to refine more Qi.
Furthermore, Bei Xuan had also grasped a hint of the Golden Light Materialization, but currently, the Golden Light was not very solid, and materialization was not very useful.
It wasn't until he successfully materialized it that Bei Xuan realized he had been overthinking. The prerequisite for materialization was that the Golden Light could solidify to an incredibly hard state.
Even if the current Golden Light were to materialize, its strength would be insufficient to contend with powerful enemies.
After Bei Xuan set up the net he bought in the nearby small river, he climbed a large tree and lay down, watching Minato's training below.
It wasn't until dusk that Minato Namikaze stopped his training and turned to look at Bei Xuan in the tree, who, as expected, had fallen asleep.
Ignoring the sleeping Bei Xuan, Minato Namikaze went to the net Bei Xuan had set up earlier, pulled it up, and indeed, four large fish were thrashing about.
"Bei Xuan! Wake up, there are so many today!"
Hearing Minato Namikaze's call, Bei Xuan opened his eyes, leaped down from the tree, and went to Minato Namikaze's side.
"Why so many? Did you put too much fish food this morning?"
"No, I followed your instructions exactly."
Ever since Bei Xuan and Minato Namikaze became friends and found this spot, Bei Xuan had taken over dinner every night after demonstrating his grilling skills once.
However, Bei Xuan wasn't working for free. Good friends make clear accounts. Minato Namikaze needed nutrition for his training, so Minato Namikaze proactively paid Bei Xuan a certain amount of money each month.
"Then today's just good luck. You go handle the fish, I'll start the fire."
Soon, both of them finished their respective tasks. Minato Namikaze looked at Bei Xuan, who was grilling fish. His already somewhat effeminate face appeared even softer in the firelight.
"Bei Xuan..."
"Hmm?"
Bei Xuan, who was grilling fish, looked up and saw Minato Namikaze's face filled with confusion.
What's wrong? Is he having a late-night emo moment? It's only just gotten dark, isn't it?
"What's wrong? Is there a bottleneck in your Ninjutsu training?"
Bei Xuan's face showed confusion. It shouldn't be. What kind of bottleneck could there be with those few broken Ninjutsu? Aren't they easy to practice?
"When I went back yesterday, I encountered the Uchiha Clan's security force.
I also saw the current young patriarch of the Uchiha Clan, that boy named Uchiha Fugaku. He is only a few years older than me, but he single-handedly subdued a drunken Chunin.
Bei Xuan, you said that I have to train desperately to become the best in class, while these Family heirs don't even need to attend school; they gain such strength just from those red eyes...
What you said really seems to make sense. If effort works, why do we need geniuses? Do you think I can really become Hokage?"
Bei Xuan was a bit surprised. He had only casually made those remarks to prevent Minato from dragging him along for training, and he actually remembered them.
If the future Uchiha Fugaku knew he had made the Fourth Hokage feel lost, would he crawl out of his coffin and dance? After all, the Uchiha seem to really like to dance.
"Minato, is it possible that I said that to you because you are also a genius? As for your belief that others gain power just because of an eye, that's only what you've seen.
As a future pillar of a Family, the sweat he puts in behind the scenes is very likely no less than yours. You've heard what Hizashi said, right? His older brother is so tired every day that he needs him to help with massages.
While these Family heirs enjoy the material benefits provided by their Family, they are also working desperately for them in another aspect.
As for whether you will become Hokage, haven't I already told you? In my heart, you are the only candidate for Hokage."
After listening, Minato realized he had been overthinking. His smile returned to his face, especially after hearing Bei Xuan's last sentence. Minato felt happier than if he had learned a difficult Ninjutsu.
At this moment, a very rough voice emerged from the darkness nearby.
"Well said, hahahahahaha, you brats are pretty good, you even want to become Hokage!"
The two, who were eating grilled fish, immediately looked towards the sound and saw three figures appear under the firelight.
Minato Namikaze saw that all three were wearing gray vests and immediately recognized them as Ninjas of the Village from their headbands.
And when Bei Xuan saw the three, he knew who they were: the 'Three Sannin' who would soon be granted the title by Hanzo. (Translator's note: 'Huang du du' is a playful term referring to Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru, meaning 'yellow, gamble, poison' respectively, due to their characteristics.)
However, the three of them were unusually normal at the moment: Tsunade, who hadn't yet become 'Big Thunder' (Translator's note: 'Big Thunder' refers to her explosive temper); Jiraiya, whose headband still bore the Konoha symbol; and Orochimaru, who was still a man... Aunt? Uncle?
"Greetings, Ninja sirs!"
Upon seeing this, Minato Namikaze immediately pulled Bei Xuan up, and they stood to greet the Sannin. Those wearing vests were certainly Chunin or higher, and the vests they wore were unfamiliar to him, making it highly probable they were Jonin.
"Hahaha, still grilling fish here so late? Do you mind if we join you for some?"
Jiraiya's gaze was fixed on the two fish Bei Xuan was still grilling.
"Idiot..."
Orochimaru and Tsunade immediately covered their faces. They simply couldn't keep up with Jiraiya's thought process.
"Ah? It's fine, but we only have two untouched fish left. If you don't mind..."
Saying this, Minato Namikaze looked at Bei Xuan. Bei Xuan was the one grilling the fish, and Minato felt a little awkward about agreeing directly, even though their relationship was very good.
He thought to himself that he would give Bei Xuan more money later. For now, it was better to send these Ninjas away. Ninjas who were likely Jonin were not someone he and Bei Xuan could afford to offend at the moment.
"Then I won't be polite. Kid, your grilled fish smells really good. I could smell it from far away."
Jiraiya saw Minato Namikaze agree and immediately reached out to take the grilled fish from Bei Xuan's hand, handing one to Tsunade. As for Orochimaru? Sorry, not familiar yet.
"If you need some, there's a river nearby. I can help grill."
Bei Xuan said, looking at Orochimaru. He was very curious about the current Orochimaru. Although Orochimaru still had a cold aura about him, he was still within the realm of humanity.
And he really wanted to test what kind of charismatic personality Orochimaru possessed.
"Heh, no need. Just let me warm myself by the fire."
Orochimaru, who was about to leave, immediately changed his mind after Bei Xuan spoke. This child showed no fear when he saw him, and from Bei Xuan's eyes, Orochimaru could tell that the child recognized him.
