An hour later Sarutobi was studying Naruto's appearance very carefully. He could see that Naruto had made a great many changes since January. His jumpsuit was gone, he was more collected, and he was clearly quite a bit more capable. That said he still had some doubts about Naruto's claim. The easiest way to confirm his story though would be to test it.
"Wait here," said Sarutobi, standing and walking toward the door to his library. He returned a moment later with a small scroll which he handed to Naruto.
You've obtained the skill scroll [Uzumaki Beginner Fuinjutsu].
Would you like to learn the skill?
"You want me to learn this?" asked Naruto, looking back up at the old man.
"That's right."
"Even though it will destroy the scroll?" asked Naruto, trying to be certain. He wouldn't want to be responsible for destroying something possibly priceless.
"It's fine, it's part of your birthright anyway," said Sarutobi.
Naruto only paused momentarily before tapping the 'Confirm (Y)' button.
You cannot learn this skill.
Required [Advanced Fuinjutsu] LvMax.
"Um, it says I can't learn it until I get [Advanced Fuinjutsu] to the maximum level," explained Naruto.
"Good, that means you can't learn stuff you're not ready to know. You can keep that scroll until you can use it. Now why don't you try this one instead," offered the Hokage, holding out a different scroll.
Naruto took it in hand excited to be learning something new.
You've obtained the skill scroll [Beginner Fuinjutsu].
Would you like to learn the skill?
Naruto once again looked up at the Hokage just to make sure it was still okay. He received a kind smile and a nod in return. So Naruto pushed the button.
You've obtained the professional skill 'Fuinjutsu'.
You've learned the following seal formulas:
[Kibaku Fuda Grade 1] – A low quality explosive tag. Stats: 15-35 explosive damage, 5 meter explosive radius.
[Storage Scroll Grade 1] – A low quality storage scroll. Can hold up to 20 kilograms of material.
[+15 DEF to Chest] – Improve your gear by increasing the defense provided by 15 points.
[+2 DEX to Wrist/Forearm] – Improve your gear by increasing the dexterity provided by 2 points.
[+10 SPD to Feet] – Improve your gear by increasing the speed provided by 10 points.
[+20 VIT to Legs] – Improve your gear by increasing the vitality provide by 20 points.
The scroll went up in flames and smoke as Naruto expected and as he'd warned the Hokage.
"Okay, now make me a Kibaku Fuda," ordered Sarutobi.
Naruto brought up the skills menu and tapped on the [Fuinjutsu] skill then on the [Kibaku Fuda Grade 1].
Requires Chakra Paper x1, Chakra Ink x1.
"Says I need Chakra Paper and Ink," said Naruto, not noticing that the Hokage had already placed a bottle and a small stack of tag size sheets of paper in front of him.
Naruto grinned sheepishly taking the offered items, making them vanish into his inventory a moment later. Then he tried again.
As if on autopilot Naruto took out one of the tag size sheets of paper and the ink bottle and brush. He dipped the brush into the ink and began to rapidly draw a seal on the paper. Naruto noticed a progress bar pop up just above the paper he was drawing on. It took about thirty seconds for the progress bar to finish.
You've obtained [Kibaku Fuda Grade 1].
The stuff Naruto was using disappeared back into his inventory again including the explosive tag which he then pulled back out of his inventory and handed to the Hokage.
"Well, well, well, this is quite the surprise," said the old man, scrutinizing the seal. "This isn't too bad at all. I do believe you were telling me the truth before, even more so now."
"I wouldn't lie to you," protested Naruto.
"I don't think you would," said Sarutobi, handing the tag back to Naruto. "But you have to admit, it is a bit farfetched."
"You're telling me," said Naruto. "Still, it is pretty badass don't you think?"
"It can be a very powerful tool," said Sarutobi. "Just don't let that power go to your head."
"Yeah, no kidding. My [Observe] skill has really shown me the difference between me and others. Hell, I show your level as '?'."
"A very useful tool, very advantageous," said Sarutobi appreciatively, it really was a fantastic skill to have. "Now, you've proven it works and even learned a valuable skill, what will you do with it next?"
"Well, I need to keep training. But obviously I need some way of getting skill books and scrolls since I can't really buy them anywhere and the quests are way too sporadic to count on to give me any."
"Hmm, I see what you mean. But I can provide you something on occasion, specifically in regards to the Fuinjutsu books. I could even tell your team leader to give you instruction via scrolls specifically, it should help out some," offered the Hokage.
"Really? You could do that?" asked Naruto.
"I can," said the Hokage, smiling kindly at the young man.
"What about elemental jutsu?" asked Naruto, curiously.
"And what element would you want to learn? Hmm, have you even thought of that?"
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