Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 60 Talking about money is vulgar

Thinking about the future, with Tsunade covered in mud, Aokiji felt that the original storyline might not be as good as it seemed...

It seems that to develop Wood Release, one would need Wood Release, Earth Release, and Ashura's chakra.

Referring to Madara Uchiha's ability to directly channel Ashura's chakra by transplanting a small piece of Hashirama's flesh onto his wound, it seems theoretically possible to insert a small piece of flesh into Tsunade's body as well.

However, this involves taking cells from Hashirama Senju's corpse, so it's best to just think about it.

Aokiji shook his head, banishing all this nonsense from his mind. Tsunade's Wood Release was still up to her own luck.

Elder Itachi asked, "Why are you asking this out of the blue?"

"I was thinking, the First Hokage's Wood Release was so powerful, what if one day our Uchiha clan could produce a ninja who could fuse Wood Release and possess the power of both of Konoha's founders? Don't you think that would be amazing?"

"That's quite a bold idea, but unfortunately, Hashirama is an extremely special individual. Even if a normal person successfully creates a bloodline limit using Water Release and Earth Release, the result of the fusion would probably not be Wood Release." The elder chuckled and said, "You'd better stop thinking about these things and focus on cultivating your bloodline limit."

Aokiji asked him some questions about training: "I've heard of a ninjutsu that allows you to control objects using chakra, is that right?"

Elder Itachi hummed in agreement.

Elder Itachi was very knowledgeable, and Aokiji mentioned the example of using Ice Release to create snow and then imitating Gaara, asking if it was feasible.

Elder Itachi pondered for a moment: "It sounds somewhat similar to the use of Magnet Release. The idea is good, but it has many drawbacks."

"Are there many drawbacks?"

"Snow has the weakness of being afraid of fire and will melt when it comes into contact with fire. If you really want to do it this way, it's best to use sand. However, even if you use sand, your speed will definitely not be comparable to Magnet Release, unless you have the power of a sacrifice."

"The power of sacrifice?"

"To put it another way, they are Jinchuriki, and a Jinchuriki is someone whose body has been implanted with a Tailed Beast. You can think of Tailed Beasts as monsters with enormous chakra. They are usually named according to the number of their tails. One tail is called One-Tail, two tails are called Two-Tail, and so on, with a total of nine Tailed Beasts. The First Hokage's wife, Mito Uzumaki, has such a Tailed Beast implanted in her body, called Nine-Tails, which is probably the strongest of the nine Tailed Beasts."

Aokiji's eyes widened: "This sounds like some very important information. Is it okay for a child like me to know?"

"It doesn't matter. You'll naturally learn these things when you get older. It doesn't matter if it's sooner or later."

Elder Itachi said calmly, "Putting aside the risks, every Jinchuriki who has a Tailed Beast implanted in their body will gain tremendous power, and the amount of power will vary depending on the Tailed Beast they acquire."

"Moreover, this power has a certain degree of inheritance. Children born to Jinchuriki and ordinary people are often influenced by the Tailed Beasts within them and have some innate talents. For example, the One-Tailed Beast has the ability to manipulate sand. Although it is not a Kekkei Genkai, its power is comparable to the Kekkei Genkai Magnet Release."

(P.S.: In Gaara's Secret Chronicle, it's mentioned that Gaara can manipulate sand: he has the ability to control sand from birth. This is quite far-fetched. I'm imagining that Gaara's mother might be a descendant of "Benfu," and the age seems to match up.)

The blue pheasant felt as if the clouds had parted to reveal the sun, and its ignorance was suddenly enlightened.

Elder Itachi instructed, "Based on the above principles, your attempt to manipulate objects using chakra to achieve an attack method similar to Magnet Release is completely unacceptable."

Aokiji sighed. It seemed his fantasy of imitating someone by crossing his arms and taking down enemies with a flick of his finger had been shattered.

Elder Itachi's instruction didn't stop there: "Besides, even if you can manipulate snow to this extent, I don't recommend that you become stronger in this way."

Aokiji: ? ? ?

"To measure a ninja's combat strength, we need to consider many aspects, the most important and fundamental of which is taijutsu. With the fighting style you just envisioned, your taijutsu will inevitably be slow and you will be put on the defensive once you get close."

Seemingly worried that Aokiji might not fully understand, Elder Itachi specifically cited the examples of Hashirama and Madara: with their strength, even without using any ninjutsu, they could reach the "Kage" level simply through taijutsu.

"Old ginger is spicier," and Aokiji wholeheartedly agreed with Elder Itachi's words.

Most people might not agree with Elder Itachi's statement, thinking that taijutsu (physical combat) has no future.

But as the game progresses, you'll realize that physical skills are the most practical thing.

"I have two ninjutsu techniques here. Take them and learn them."

Elder Itachi took out two scrolls and handed them over: "Ice Release: Shuriken and Ice Release: Kunai. As the names suggest, I don't need to explain what kind of ninjutsu they are, right? Although they are only C-rank, they are two quite practical ninjutsu."

"OK."

Upon hearing that there were new ninjutsu techniques to learn, Aokiji's eyes lit up.

and many more……

Where did you get your Ice Release ninjutsu?

When Aokiji voiced his confusion, Elder Itachi explained that it was "bought," leaving Aokiji completely baffled.

I can understand that ninjutsu can be bought, but why can these kinds of bloodline limit ninjutsu be bought? They're practically useless to ninjas who don't even have bloodline limit abilities.

Seemingly guessing Aokiji's thoughts, Elder Itachi slowly said, "In the process of collecting information about Ice Release, I happened to encounter a mysterious person selling Ice Release ninjutsu, and bought a few on a whim."

Aokiji still didn't understand: "Wait, why would anyone sell Ice Release ninjutsu?"

"You're asking me? Who should I ask?"

"Well……"

"In short, take it back and try it out when you have time to verify its authenticity."

Although he didn't understand why anyone would sell ice-style ninjutsu, Aokiji could tell from Elder Itachi how much he valued him, and he became even more certain that Itachi might know that he had the Sharingan.

However, one thing is one thing, but Aokiji was still very touched and sincerely thanked him twice.

Elder Itachi said calmly, "Don't rush to thank me. You need to pay for these two ninjutsu. However, you probably don't have much ability to earn money right now. Considering your young age, you can pay on credit."

The blue pheasant opened its eyes wide, staring like copper bells.

Why do you want more money?

The good feeling I had just felt vanished instantly.

Elder Itachi said slowly and deliberately, "Of course, you are the only ninja in the entire clan who can use Ice Release. Since these two ninjutsu cannot benefit other members of the clan, you should naturally pay for them."

Aokiji: ...

Elder Itachi calmly said, "There's a saying among the common people: even close brothers should keep clear accounts."

Aokiji gritted his teeth and asked, "How much?"

"Two million taels."

"Why don't you just rob it?"

This C-rank ninjutsu is almost worth the reward of an S-rank mission.

"Considering the cost and the effort spent on it, it's very cheap."

Aokiji rubbed his hands together, bent over, and said to Ayi, "Talking about money is so vulgar. We're all on the same side."

"How come you think talking about money is vulgar now?" the elder couldn't help but chuckle. "I'm just doing things your way."

"This is different."

"What's the difference? In your words, this is called double standards, right?"

Aokiji snorted and prepared to leave in a huff; he wasn't going to buy it at such an expensive price.

After walking a few steps, Elder Itachi's voice came from behind: "Are you really not going? Developing ninjutsu takes a lot of time. You know the saying that time is money, right?"

These words struck a nerve with Aokiji. He turned around, rushed back, and snatched the two scrolls from Elder Itachi: "Damn it, you'll remember this!"

"A wise choice."

Elder Itachi had already figured out Aokiji's temperament; the simplest way to talk to him was still with money.

Aokiji glanced at him thoughtfully: "Elder Itachi, you don't happen to have any other Ice Release ninjutsu, do you?"

Elder Itachi revealed a meaningful smile.

Aokiji understood; this guy had other ice-style ninjutsu.

Judging from this, the ninjutsu he held in his hand was even more advanced than the two ninjutsu he had given himself.

Aokiji had already imagined himself working for Elder Itachi to pay off his debts.

Damn it.

He originally wanted the Uchiha to work for him.

Seeing this situation, I feel like I'm working for the Uchiha clan...

(End of this chapter)