She's already a full fledged shinobi. I can't treat her like a child that needs testing. She doesn't need it at all.
Jiraiya's hands began to make hand seals. Seeing this, Tsuyu threw a couple of shuriken in quick succession and made her own hand seals to counter what's to come.
Those first 3 seals - it's a fire release. Tsuyu sees the few hand signs and comes to a conclusion.
Jiraiya nimbly moves his feet and tilts his body to dodge the incoming projectiles and finish his hand seals seamlessly. Almost at the same time, the two released their jutsu-
Fire Release: Flame Bomb! Red hot flames spewed out of Jiraiya's lungs towards her-
Earth Release: Earth Spear Current! The ground beneath her breaks apart creating formations of earth spears and pillars rushing towards Jiraiya.
The two Jutsu clashed in the middle creating spectacular flames and cinders.
The two jutsu compete for power - earth constantly rises and crumbles, while the flames continuously blasting forward.
What a powerful jutsu. She can utilise such a large amount of chakra in a single instance. As expected of Kushina's bloodline and 9 tails chakra developing her reserve. Her mastery over Earth Nature and Shape transformation must have reached a very high level. To think she's only 11…
Only devastation is left in front of the two, charred broken ground with ashes and cinders.
The two stood opposite to each other, as if sizing each other up.
Naruto and Sasuke at the sidelines already retreated a few steps away feeling the remaining heat emanating from the field in front of them. Both of them cannot calm down seeing the display of such powerful jutsu.Sasuke held his chest; his heart was beating fast both out of excitement and awe.
"Tsu-chan is so powerful…", Naruto muttered in almost disbelief.
He had always thought and even accepted that Tsuyu is far better than himself at some point.
But seeing her jutsu, he felt that he's being left behind by not just a few steps; but tens of them. In fact, Naruto is still unaware that Tsuyu had created a thousand meters high Earth Wall to protect the village before. The scale of the wall is simply so huge that it never crossed Naruto's mind that someone has to create it and it's his own little sister not anyone else. The news of it is kept low due to the absurdity of it along with chaos surrounding the village back then.
Jiraiya clapped his hands all of a sudden.
"Hahaha! Good! Konoha's young generation is truly fearsome".
"The sannin's prowess is as the rumors say". Tsuyu gives Jiraiya her own praise. Both of them had some sort of a tacit understanding it's no longer appropriate to continue as it means it would become unsafe to go any further.
"Right. I have not asked for your name, young kunoichi". Jiraiya no longer refers to Tsuyu as a kid. She is a full fledged shinobi in his eyes now, deserving due respect. Jiraiya still had to keep the relationships between his late student Minato and them a secret, so he pretends to not know.
"I am Uzumaki Tsuyu. A member of ANBU Assault Unit. It's a pleasure to be your acquaintance".
"Hm~ And you two?". Jiraiya turned to face Naruto and Sasuke standing at the side.
"Ah… Uzumaki Naruto! Future Hokage!". Naruto's respect level for Jiraiya shot up from the negative to 100 points after seeing him in action just now. His eyes are bright like that of a puppy seeing the strong man.
"Uchiha Sasuke". Sasuke said shortly, not sure what else to add.
"Naruto… you must be Tsuyu's little brother!".
"Ha!? NO! I am the brother! I was born first before her!". Naruto pouted in dissatisfaction. Tsuyu at the side had a slight smirk hearing the remark. She didn't know the order of their birth is that important.
"Ahaha. Is that so? You two are so different. Then, Naruto-kun, let's see how you fare in battle. Come at me!".
"YOSHA! I will show you how amazing I am! Kagebunshin no jutsu!".
Tens of shadow clones summoned swarming Jiraiya. Jiraiya dispatched the clones seemingly easily, but his expression says how he's surprised at Naruto's performance.
This kid is also talented and can be considered a genius! At least mid to high chunin level from taijutsu along with use of shadow clones. There's no tactic or strategy, only direct show of ability and reflex.
While at it, Jiraiya also wanted to see how the last Uchiha of Konoha fare. He's also surprised with Sasuke's performance. And that too with only 1-tomoe sharingan. Perhaps if Sasuke evolved his kekkei genkai, his ability would be raised straight to low Jonin level.
Jiraiya felt a hint of solemnity. Minato's children are both geniuses in their own rights, though Tsuyu is on another level. Fugaku's child is also a genius comparable to Itachi at his age.
***
Naruto and Sasuke lay on a patch of grass, feeling drained from the sannin poking at their abilities.
While the two were resting, Jiraiya already pulled Tsuyu to the side for a chat. His expression turned serious all of a sudden.
"Tsuyu-kun. You are really talented. I had to say, it reminded me of my late student… he is a genius comparable to you. You know the 4th Hokage? You must know him and his trademark Jutsu - the one you are practicing before".
Tsuyu's gaze turned to Jiraiya, expecting this probing from him. Jiraiya continued;
"... but along with your talents, you bear the 9 tails as well…".
As for Jiraiya knowing her status as a jinchuriki, the sannin is one of the strongest combatants of Konoha and naturally should have access to top secrets of the village, it wasn't surprising. Besides, Jiraiya is her late father's teacher.
"Shinobi world is filled with turmoil. And we are on the verge of war. The world is filled with hatred, selfishness, prejudices, pain… I experienced a lot".
Tsuyu listened attentively, trying to understand what he's rambling about.
"Do you think this world can change? That real peace can be achieved?". Jiraiya wanted to see what Tsuyu thinks. He had hoped to hear a hopeful yes. Tsuyu had potential and great power in her - and perhaps she's the child of prophecy that could bring about change in this world.
"No". Tsuyu answered honestly. Jiraiya is taken aback completely.
"It is human nature to be selfish. Even before Shinobi and Chakra is a thing, war is a constant happening across civilisations".
"..." Jiraiya had no words to deny such a fact.
"But…, that's also why there is order in place. Konoha is originally an alliance between the Uchiha clan and the Senju clan. And from then on the other clans joined Konoha - establishing order and peace. While fights and bloodshed are stopped within the confines of the village, human nature cannot be erased… the Uchiha's downfall is an example of this. Even the downfall of the Senju clan, silently going obscure over the past decades, had interest of certain groups at play. It's ironic that the very founders of Konoha are now gone…". Tsuyu glanced at Sasuke at a distance, recalling the wasteful loss of talent.
"Too bad you are thinking like this at such a young age. Young people should have hope, ya know?". Jiraiya said lightly, but he's not disappointed - in fact he appreciated Tsuyu's high view. Somehow, even if Tsuyu doesn't have naive hope for world peace - but her seeing reality means he would trust her for sure if she wanted to try changing the world for the better since she should know what she's doing.
"But if you could change the world, or make it a better place, how would you do it?".
"I would have everything under control. The only reason there's lawlessness is because there are people outside the system, or even abusing it. I would say, having control over all of them truly should make the world a better place". Tsuyu meant it as having a more honest enforcement of the law, a proper control and delegation of power among its hierarchy, and therefore making sure the controls are not lost and they cannot do anything so freely.
Tsuyu is referring to Konoha's structure specifically. Hokage position for example doesn't seem that powerful with how Danzo could do whatever and Lord Third just closed both of his eyes on him and even cannot open his eyes anymore under Danzo's scheme. There's definitely something wrong with how power is distributed inside the system of Konoha.
Jiraiya thought over Tsuyu's words. But the more he pondered, the more he felt uneasy. Does she mean…
Having the whole world under control, unifying the Shinobi World!?
Jiraiya misunderstood Tsuyu's words that refers to the village as an example instead of the whole world.
Jiraiya gulped a mouthful of saliva. This 11 year old Kunoichi had such a high view on this world. And her idea to change the world is to unify this world under her control!
Terrifying…
Jiraiya is not sure what to think about Tsuyu. And what's scary is that Tsuyu allegedly had full control over 9 tails power too - she had the capacity and potential to do what she says. But what if… world peace can indeed be achieved if she succeeds? However, unifying the Shinobi World doesn't come freely… it comes with bloodshed, with war.
The prophecy passed onto him is that a person that he guides would bring great change to the world - either destruction or peace. Is it the outcome of said unification? If it succeeds, world peace will indeed come. But if it fails, destruction?
Jiraiya felt it's actually logical. But this is just his guess. He doesn't know the details. The prophecy is already vague as is.
"Your idea… had some truth to it". Jiraiya had to comment.
Tsuyu smiled slightly, finding someone agreeing with her.
"I am glad you could see the way I see".
Silence ensues for seconds. Jiraiya wanted to find a way to bring up training her and Naruto in controlling 9 tails in a natural manner. But he realised there's no need to be so complicated. Tsuyu is a member of the ANBU and privy to Konoha's important matters. He can be direct about his intentions.
"Right. I am here originally because I am instructed to oversee you both training to control the 9 tails. You two are Konoha's jinchuriki, and the village needs you both. For Naruto, I will wait until he graduates first before officially training him. As for you… I would like to see if it's true you could already control it".
"I understand. When will we start Jiraiya-sama?".
"Let's start tomorrow. I am quite tired after travelling for so long. Hey, maybe a nice soak in a hot spring would be nice don't you think?".
"Hot spring. Indeed, it would be a nice way to relax. Though, I personally prefer quiet and a warm cup of coffee… Having no disturbance and nothing in the mind. I find them relaxing after a long mission".
"Coffee? At your age? Ahaha. You are truly interesting, Tsuyu-kun… then, tomorrow at 9 here seems fine. I will have them empty out this area. I guess having Naruto observing should be fine too. He should learn from you to control the same power".
"... wait, Jiraiya-sama".
Jiraiya looks at Tsuyu's sudden change in expression. Almost in deep thought.
"What's the matter? You had something to do tomorrow?".
"It's… Naruto doesn't know that I have half of 9 tails as well". Tsuyu had a complex tone in her voice over this matter. Up to now Naruto never knew this, and no one ever tells him this information. Heck, Naruto only knew 9 tails inside of him due to Tobi forcing Naruto to see it and making him lose control before. Whenever she exposes and uses 9 tails chakra Naruto is either unconscious or not seeing it.
And honestly Tsuyu knew this information was almost like a massive timebomb. She's aware of the… differential treatment in their childhood and its consequences. She couldn't find the right space to tell Naruto, and that to begin with it is a village secret and she is aware that even the existence of 2 jinchuriki of 9 tails is a secret in itself. Even in classified documents, herself being the 2nd jinchuriki is not mentioned anywhere at all. It's an utmost secret and could be said to be a trump card of Konoha and also her own trump card that no one ever suspects it.
"What…?". Jiraiya is quite shocked hearing Naruto didn't know his own little sister had the same 9 tails.
***