Hinata Sōgen, after practicing the Breathing Technique for seven nights, felt a warm sensation throughout his body, causing him to tremble slightly.
While he was unsure of its ability to treat hidden ailments due to the short duration, what truly surprised Sōgen was Nanaya's creativity.
So far, Nanaya had only been training for a little over three years.
Based solely on his own teachings and the books from the Ninja Academy library, he had managed to optimize and develop "Body Flicker" and "Rasengan," and now, he was adding this Breathing Technique...
This genius-level innovation and creativity was what truly astounded Hinata Sōgen.
"If he were to enter the family's secret vault, what other amazing feats could he accomplish?..."
Sōgen felt a subtle sense of anticipation.
"Perhaps, he truly can revive the glory of the Hinata Heavenly Shinobi~~!"
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For the next few days, Nanaya didn't see Hinata Sōgen.
He had no idea how Sōgen would handle things, as he was still too young to be involved in the Hinata's decision-making process.
Attending classes at the Ninja Academy, sparring with Minato, escorting Hinata Setsuna home and acting as her sparring partner, and practicing on his own... Nanaya had no other pressing matters to deal with.
However, before his Uncle's news arrived, Nanaya had a joyous occasion to celebrate.
His Summoning Beast—the Blue Bird—finally learned to speak!
"Nanaya-sama... chirp chirp..."
"My name is... chirp... Blue Bird..."
Blue Bird flapped its beautiful wings, repeatedly saying these words.
Its voice was clear and childish, like a five or six-year-old boy.
However, perhaps due to its newfound ability to speak, it occasionally still emitted bird calls.
Moreover, Nanaya sensed faint chakra fluctuations within the Blue Bird.
Driven by curiosity, Nanaya attempted to teach the Blue Bird basic Wind Release ninjutsu.
But the Blue Bird only had wings, unable to perform hand seals like humans. However, this didn't deter Nanaya, as some Wind Release techniques involved exhaling chakra from the mouth.
Thus, Nanaya constantly demonstrated "Wind Release: Great Breakthrough" in front of the Blue Bird, but it was completely ineffective. Instead, the Blue Bird's wing-flapping created swirling winds with the power of small-scale Wind Release ninjutsu.
"I'm rushing things too much!" Nanaya reflected.
"Blue Bird is a bird after all, human ninjutsu isn't suitable for him."
"I need to enhance his natural aerial advantage."
"I remember there's a ninjutsu that uses a fan," Nanaya's mind clicked, "Wind Release: Kamaitachi..."
The signature ninjutsu of the future Desert Princess, using a three-star iron fan to repel Uchiha Madara.
Iron fan... wings...
Similar structures, I can teach Blue Bird this ninjutsu. I wonder if the family has any in their collection.
However, this ninjutsu seems to involve wind nature transformation. With Blue Bird's current intelligence, I don't know if he can learn it.
"Nanaya-sama, Blue Bird will... chirp... try hard."
Nanaya smiled and rubbed its head. The feathers were incredibly smooth, a delightful sensation.
"It's alright if you can't learn it, I can handle the fighting..."
"Just grow up quickly, and we'll soar through the azure skies together!"
Nanaya's heart brimmed with ambition.
Because this was a dream that could be realized.
Perhaps due to the environment of the ninja world, the species here grow quickly and large. The Blue Bird was now about five feet tall from head to toe, with a wingspan exceeding ten feet.
In a couple of years, when the Blue Bird grows even larger, it will definitely be able to carry people in flight.
At that time—
An image flashed through Nanaya's mind:
A vast expanse of azure sky, clouds drifting like oceans, a large bird soaring through the heavens, its call echoing through the clouds, on its back, a young man sits calmly, serenely admiring the magnificent world, tilting his head back to drink a glass of nectar, jade droplets scattering across the ten-thousand-foot sky...
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At the Hinata Clan meeting.
Nanaya's request was approved.
Several younger Hinata clan elders were displeased, but the Clan Head and the Grand Elder agreed, so they had no choice but to accept.
The Grand Elder narrowed his old eyes at the younger elders, sighing deeply in his heart.
He had been through the Warring States Period, a survivor from the Hinata clan's golden age.
From the chaos and bloodshed of the Warring States, to the establishment of Konoha and the First Shinobi World War, due to their shared experiences, the Grand Elder and elders like Hinata Sōgen had similar thoughts.
They understood that geniuses and strong individuals were the guarantees of a family's enduring prosperity!
At eight years old, capable of creating an A-rank unseal ninjutsu based on "Byakugan: Sixty-Four Palms," with the potential for an S-rank ninjutsu, Hinata Nanaya was undoubtedly such a genius.
Hinata Kenshin coughed twice: "Since that's the case, let Hizashi inform the boy."
The Grand Elder glanced over without saying anything.
Letting Hinata Hizashi handle it naturally represented the Clan Head's wishes, and there was also an element of paving the way for Hizashi.
A subtle tactic to win over others, but indeed, Hizashi was the most suitable choice.
The Grand Elder's cane gently tapped the ground.
"Next, let's discuss the conditions for learning this unseal ninjutsu..."
"There will be corresponding contributions to the family, as well as strength requirements..."
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Hinata Hizashi took measured steps towards Nanaya's home.
He paused, sighing slightly.
"He's already reached this level of strength in such a short time!..."
He had been on ninja missions, and upon returning, he received his father's orders.
After inquiring, he discovered what a remarkable feat Nanaya had accomplished.
"At eight years old, not only did he master 'Byakugan: Sixty-Four Palms', but he also learned 'Byakugan: Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms'..."
"And on top of that, he created an A-rank unseal ninjutsu, 'Rasengan'..."
Hizashi marveled in his heart.
He didn't have such talent when he was eight.
No, even now, it would be incredibly difficult for him to develop an A-rank ninjutsu.
This required extraordinary talent!
Hizashi couldn't help but recall the agreement from a year ago.
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