Uchiha: Starting as Tobirama's Jinchuriki

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So far, no words were spoken that night.

The next day.

In a training ground somewhere in Konoha.

Thanks to the expedited procedures of a certain Hokage, Asuma, Aomizu, and Rin Nohara were exempted from the assessment process and became glorious Konoha genin.

Before them, Tsunade, reeking of alcohol and likely still hungover from the previous night, rubbed her head vigorously, yawned, glanced at her students, shook the bell at her waist, and gave a perfunctory order:

"Kids, do you see this bell?"

"The first test is that you must work as a team to get it from me."

"You guys discuss this for a bit, or you can try to ambush me, but the assessment will begin the moment you make your move."

Tsunade smiled subtly: "If you fail the test, you'll all be eliminated, and I won't have to take care of you troublesome brats anymore..."

After saying that, Tsunade walked to the shade of a tree and fell into a deep sleep.

Asuma was about to seize the opportunity to make his move when he remembered Tsunade's warning: "The moment you make your move, the trial begins..."

Tsunade appears to be fast asleep.

Was he fishing? Or did he really fall asleep...?

Chapter 72 Qingshui: Doraemon, Tobirama, do something useful!

Asuma's hand froze on his ninja tool pouch, his gaze fixed on Tsunade.

A golden bell hung from her waist, tinkling softly in the midday breeze like a soothing lullaby, calming her mind.

Tsunade leaned against the shade of a tree, her expression relaxed, seemingly without any guard up, and she really fell into a deep sleep.

Her hangover appearance and the faint snoring made her seem completely unguarded.

But even so…

Asma still dared not make any rash moves!

Even though Tsunade's every move violated the ninja code, she was still Tsunade, the Third Hokage's student, and a powerful ninja who fought against demigods in the ninja world...

Any attack she launches is beyond the capacity of a mere ninja to withstand.

And Tsunade made the consequences of failure very clear—

They were all sent back to the Ninja Academy, ineligible to become her disciples!

Asuma pondered a solution, and after a moment, he suddenly clapped his hands!

Rin Nohara glanced at the confident Asuma in surprise, inwardly sighing, "Asuma-kun truly lives up to his reputation as the Hokage's son; he's come up with a plan in such a short time..."

Asuma darted to Qingshui's side and whispered, "Qingshui, what do you think we should do?"

"I'll listen to you!"

Nohara Rin was taken aback. This was the solution you came up with? But then, she smiled knowingly and leaned in lightly.

Although Asuma's actions are funny, they are definitely the best choice.

In their squad, Qing Shui was undoubtedly the decision-maker and the one in charge of force.

Listening to Qingshui is definitely the most normal choice.

"Asuma, I'd like to hear your advice first..."

Qingshui patted Asma on the shoulder, looked into his eyes, and said seriously:

"We are not only teammates, but also friends who share the same aspirations and can entrust our backs to each other on the battlefield in the future."

“Your opinion is very important to me, Asma.”

Asma's face flushed red, and a strange mix of excitement and guilt welled up inside him.

What's exciting is that Qingshui so frankly said that they are partners who can entrust each other with their backs, and that they share the same aspirations!

The guilt lies in the fact that I have forgotten Qingshui's teachings again—to think more!

Asuma took a deep breath, thought hard for a moment, and then slowly said:

"I think Tsunade-sensei is letting our guard down. I have some information about her beforehand. Her specialty is close-range Thousand Hands Strength, which can even shatter the earth!"

"She's probably trying to lure us closer. If we get into close combat with Tsunade, not only us, but even you, Aoshui, will have a hard time holding out, right?"

Rin Nohara nodded in agreement and said softly, "I think so too. Tsunade-sensei is probably testing our patience as ninjas..."

Qingshui narrowed his eyes and slowly said, "Asuma, Lin, what you said makes sense..."

"Let me think."

Asuma and Nohara Rin immediately fell silent, looking at Aoshui with serious expressions, afraid of disturbing his thoughts.

While Qing Shui appeared to be deep in thought, in reality…

"Doraemon Tobirama, please help me!"

Aokiji casually sat down next to Tobirama Senju, and together they looked at Tsunade in their line of sight: "What do you think we should do?"

Tobirama Senju chuckled, a smirk playing on his lips: "I'll give you a piece of advice, brat."

"Think more..."

Qing Shui took a deep breath, his face expressionless.

Tobirama Senju, with a mocking expression, raised his eyebrows smugly at Aoshui's reaction.

That evil Thousand-Handed Demon has even learned to steal other people's words!

Did you learn to copy things unconsciously after using the Sharingan just once?

Aokiji muttered a few complaints to himself, then glared at Tobirama Senju and said unhappily, "Hey, you don't actually think I can't handle her, do you?"

"I wouldn't say I'm completely confident I can defeat her in a head-on fight, but if it's just about taking a bell, with my speed and ninjutsu, it's nothing to me..."

Tobirama Senju snorted coldly, but did not refute anything.

He knew that Qingshui was telling the truth.

Tsunade is a fairly standard combat medical ninja. In a direct confrontation with Aoshui, she would be at a disadvantage due to their elemental advantage.

In Tobirama Senju's view, Aoshui, as the dual reincarnation of himself and Izuna Uchiha, was someone that ordinary ninjas couldn't even touch. Even Sakumo Hatake failed to subdue Aoshui in a short period of time...

What's the point of having great strength if you can't hit the target?

Aokiji sighed and shook his head: "Tobirama, you didn't understand what I meant..."

"You don't think I'd be fooled by Tsunade's words, do you? With the Hokage's son around, as long as I don't smash your Hokage Rock today, she'll find an excuse to take us in."

Tobirama Senju's face darkened; he had a feeling that Aozumi was retaliating against him for mimicking his speech earlier.

This example is accurate, but why does it sound so strange?

In fact, Tobirama Senju felt that even if Asuma's Hokage Rock hit him, that unlucky kid Asuma might just admit it was him, get Hiruzen Sarutobi to beat him up, and then save Aoshui...

"Just think, what would Tsunade think if I defeated her?"

Qingshui sighed: "You heard what Asuma said at dinner that day... A woman who has been devastated by the loss of her brother and family, wouldn't she be even more devastated if she couldn't even beat a student from the Ninja Academy?"

"For example, could it be that you are too weak to save your loved ones?"

Tobirama Senju's eyes flickered; he really hadn't thought of that.

But upon closer examination, Tobirama Senju increasingly felt that what Aozumi said made a lot of sense.

If Qingshui forcibly takes that bell, given Tsunade's current fragile state of mind, she might really start to doubt herself...

"Xiao Gang, she must really be asleep."

Tobirama Senju's gaze was somewhat heavy; Tsunade's exhaustion, even in her sleep, hadn't faded: "But don't underestimate her. Tsunade has the bloodline of the Uzumaki clan; her sensory abilities won't be weak..."

"Qingshui, what do you plan to do?"

At this moment, Tobirama Senju, who was the one being asked for help, felt extremely troubled.

Winning is wrong, losing is wrong, what should I do?

Aokiji gave Tobirama Senju a disdainful look and curled his lip: "I'm the one who came to ask you, why are you asking me?"

"Tobirama, can't you do something useful?!"

Tobirama Senju awkwardly turned his head away.

As a straight-laced man, Tobirama Senju was about 80-90% confident in guessing Izuna Uchiha's next move, but trying to guess the thoughts of a vulnerable woman was truly a blind spot for him.

At the same time, a warm feeling welled up in Tobirama Senju's heart.

If it weren't for his connection, would Qingshui have treated Tsunade with such gentleness and care?

Just take the bell. A ninja with such a fragile heart shouldn't expect others to understand him.

This proves that Qing Shui really takes him seriously...

"Fine, just tell me what Tsunade likes to eat, I have a plan..."

Aoshi's eyes flickered: "This time, consider it a favor you owe me, Tobirama."

Senju Tobirama stared blankly at Aoshui.

Favorite food?

What does this have to do with stealing the bell...?

The first day of the holiday...

Ah... why do I feel less motivated when I'm slacking off and writing?

Ahhhhh!