Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 2 Dual Bloodline Limits

For this, he gave up the entire forest; the sacrifice was too great.

After all, if that day really came, given Tsunade's personality, if she discovered his... well, she probably wouldn't beat him to death, but she could turn him into a complete cripple, confined to a hospital bed for the rest of his life.

Thinking of this, Aokiji's face showed a sad expression.

But there's nothing I can do about it; I'm doing this all for the sake of my family...

Once you understand this, all you need to do is address the problem directly.

But here's the problem: how is he going to get close to Tsunade?

Don't let their current status as classmates fool you; getting close to Tsunade is easy for her.

Who knows if there are ninjas secretly protecting Tsunade? If they see him being too close to Tsunade, they might report him to the authorities, saying he has ulterior motives and that he was sent by the Uchiha to use his good looks to seduce her.

The higher-ups knew that he might find an opportunity to secretly eliminate them at any time.

This is not an exaggeration or an overreaction by Aokiji.

Just think about the outcome between Tsunade's brother and her boyfriend, and you'll know.

It's too much of a coincidence that both of them died in such a short time.

Both of them aspire to become Hokage and change the village. With Tsunade's influence, they have a very good chance of becoming Hokage.

If we extrapolate from the perspective of human nature, who benefits the most from doing this?

A: The Third Hokage and his family.

Leaving aside the Third Hokage's character, the family members behind him who exploited his reputation for personal gain cannot be guaranteed to be trustworthy.

I still remember the "Yuan Fei 3000" meme quite well. (Parentheses)

The marriage between the Senju and Uchiha clans is something that the powerful interest groups behind the scenes least want to see.

Either the Senju or the Uchiha clans are already outrageously strong. If the two clans were to unite, who knows what kind of monster would be born? They would leave no way for other clans to survive.

Aokiji and Tsunade were separated only by a corridor, which is why Tsunade was able to keenly notice when Aokiji was looking at her.

Seeing Aokiji staring at her with a sad expression, Tsunade asked, puzzled, "Is there something on my face?"

"It's nothing, Tsunade is amazing!"

Aokiji touched his own deepest conscience.

I've decided that until I reach Kage-level strength, I shouldn't be too proactive in pursuing Tsunade; maintaining a normal friendship will suffice.

Also, due to the limitations imposed by my previous life's ideas, I really dare not smelt this copper.

"That sounds so fake..."

"I just think that people like Tsunade, who have such lofty ambitions, are truly admirable."

Tsunade thought for a moment: "I remember you're from the Uchiha clan..."

Aokiji responded, "Aokiji."

"You look very different from the average Uchiha."

The Senju and Uchiha clans have a deep connection, and through constant exposure, Tsunade has a fairly good understanding of the Uchiha clan.

Aloof and unsociable – that’s the impression most people have of them.

However, Aokiji's unambitious and lazy attitude towards life is still far beyond conventional understanding.

"Isn't he handsome in a unique way?"

Aokiji flashed a set of big white teeth.

"You really do stand out when it comes to farting."

"I am a pacifist, and the thing I hate most is fighting. Living a stable and unmoving life like a plant is my way of life."

The wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it.

Aokiji understood this principle.

When someone is too outstanding, they will seem out of place among those around them. Even if they are humble and low-key, they will be perceived as having ulterior motives.

In addition, given his Uchiha clan's naturally provocative political identity, it's difficult for him not to be targeted. Before he can grow stronger, Aokiji needs to play it safe.

Based on first impressions, Tsunade didn't have a good impression of Aokiji. She scoffed and bluntly stated, "I think you're just lazy."

"Huh? I didn't expect you to discover how well I hid it."

The pheasant, like a dead pig unafraid of boiling water, adopted an attitude that as long as he was lazy enough, no one could use laziness as an excuse to criticize him.

First impressions are very important, and Qingzhi understands this principle.

However, due to his political identity as an Uchiha, Aokiji could not approach Tsunade in this way and had to choose another method.

As the saying goes: to compete is to compete, and not to compete is also a form of competition.

Similarly: chasing is chasing, not chasing is also chasing.

After that, the two didn't talk much. Aokiji had important things to do, and he wanted to sleep. There was no other reason; he was just too tired.

Happy times always fly by, and soon it was time to go home. With the sound of "get out of class dismissed," the students, who had been eager to go home, filed out of the classroom and rushed out of the door. The classroom, which had just been full of students, was instantly empty.

The teacher glanced at the student who was fast asleep, shook his head, and said, "If you don't work hard when you're young, you'll regret it when you're old."

He didn't have much affection for the Uchiha clan. As long as Aokiji didn't disturb others in class, he would turn a blind eye. If they didn't pay attention in class and wasted their time, it was their own fault.

Not long after the students left, Aokiji slowly woke up and found himself alone in the classroom. He then realized that he must have overslept, wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth, and left the classroom.

As he left the school, the sky was tinged with crimson, and Aokiji walked alone on the road, all by himself.

Two men brushed past him. One of them paused, turned back to watch Aokiji's departing figure, and said thoughtfully, "Isn't that Aokiji from your clan? It's been a long time. How have you been lately?"

The other man shook his head.

Uchiha Aokiji possessed the potential of both Ice Release and Sharingan bloodline limits and was highly regarded by his clan from a young age. However, an accident caused all of this to vanish.

Aokiji lost his parents at birth and was raised by his grandmother. Due to a shortage of manpower at the front, Aokiji's grandmother, who had already retired, was ordered to go to the battlefield, but unfortunately died in an accident.

Upon hearing the news, Aokiji broke down on the spot and fell seriously ill. After waking up, he stayed at home and never went out. When he did come out, he became self-destructive and spent his days numbing himself with laziness and gluttony.

In order to prevent such a promising talent from continuing to degenerate, the Uchiha clan decided to send him to the Ninja Academy, hoping that he could resolve his inner turmoil and get back on his feet through friendship with his peers.

Back home, Aokiji silently closed the door, bent down, and gently pulled back the blanket. Underneath was a thin layer of white powdery substance; if someone stepped on the blanket, a footprint would be left.

After a careful inspection, Aokiji breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that no one had come to his room. He carefully put the blanket back in its place, walked to the window, and carefully checked the thick layer of dust on the window for any signs of being stepped on.

Ninjas don't like to use the main entrance, so windows are also a key place to observe. In order to check more carefully and not miss any clues, Aokiji closed his left eye, pressed his right cheek with one hand, and began to gather chakra in his eye, with a faint scarlet color showing through the gaps between his fingertips.

The Sharingan, the bloodline limit of the Uchiha clan.

These are the eyes that Aokiji awakened after learning of his grandmother's death, a power he deliberately concealed instead of reporting to his family.

He awakened his Sharingan at the age of five, so he should be considered a little genius.

The Konoha leadership seems to have a Sharingan phobia, as revealing this ability would only bring them unnecessary trouble.

After confirming that no one had sneaked into his house, Aokiji began to roll up his sleeves and train.

He was so sleepy in the morning, not only to create a certain image, but also because he was genuinely tired.

His daily routine is different from that of ordinary people; he sleeps during the day and cultivates at night.

There's very little you can learn at the ninja academy, so Aokiji sleeps as much as he can during the day.

When I get tired from training, I stop to rest, look at the cultivation notes left by my deceased grandmother, and then continue cultivating after I have replenished my energy, repeating the cycle.

The next day, dawn broke...

Aokiji, having worked himself to the bone all night, was panting heavily and drenched in sweat. He muttered to himself, "This is exhausting. I'll train a little more, then take a shower and go to school..."

With thumbs extended upwards and overlapping, left thumb on top, the hand gesture is in the "unsealed" position. With eyes closed and mind focused, a faint chakra emanates from the gesture.

Suddenly, Aokiji felt a strange sensation lingering in his chest, cool and comfortable. Following this sensation, he slowly opened his eyes, looking at the ice block spread out in his palm, his eyes overflowing with suppressed excitement.

(End of this chapter)