Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 66 Leaving the Medical Team

"Uh, what's wrong?"

The three people who were eating barbecue saw Aokiji's expression change drastically and his face covered in cold sweat, and they were completely puzzled.

"It's nothing," Aokiji said evasively, then got back to the point: "What did you mean when you said you'd become an idiot?"

"Literally, from what I know, it seems like he suddenly went mad."

"Did he suddenly go crazy?"

"Well, it seems like the illness was cured in just one day. Now I've left the timber industry because of some things, which is quite strange. But it's good that I don't have to be bothered by him anymore."

Jiraiya clicked his tongue, a hint of schadenfreude in his voice: "What a pity, it would have been better if he had continued going crazy."

Leave Konoha?

Aokiji, observing closely, sensed something was amiss.

Is it possible they're trying to fabricate a story about being attacked on the road, shifting the blame elsewhere, or shirking responsibility?

Both of them had feelings for Tsunade, and without exception, they both died.

Considering that guy named Duan later on, Aokiji had ample reason to believe him.

Tsunade is like a jellyfish; she looks soft, cute, and tempting to touch, but she's poisonous, and anyone who touches her will die.

For a moment, Aokiji felt incredibly gratified about his wise decision not to pursue Tsunade and to keep his distance.

Thinking of this, Aokiji stood up and straightened his collar.

Everyone was taken aback when they saw him suddenly stand up: "What's wrong?"

Aokiji said calmly, "I'm full."

Tsunade couldn't understand his strange move: "Didn't you just take two bites?"

Aokiji smiled and said, "I have to go to training later, so I shouldn't eat too much. Just a little something to tide me over is enough."

Just as carefree Aokiji was in the past, he must be just as diligent now.

Tsunade asked, "Didn't you hate training? Haven't you changed a bit too much lately?"

You can't afford not to work hard. One day you might get targeted and disappear without even realizing it.

"The world is too unsafe now. Even the village is not necessarily safe. Who knows, one day someone might come to our doorstep. In the chaos of war, I don't want to die a silly death."

At this point, Aokiji paused, then continued, "By the way, you guys weren't exaggerating my strength, were you? I don't want to end up on various countries' target lists just because I'm too outstanding. This is because..."

Tsunade, unfazed, interrupted, "Being cautious, is that it?"

Aokiji: ...

Tsunade waved her hand: "Alright, alright, I'll keep your secret."

If you really want to find out about Aokiji's current strength, you can. But of course, it's all an act, and you have to make sure it's all real.

"That's good." Aokiji put two fingers together in front of his forehead in a farewell gesture, then turned and walked away with a flourish, grabbing two drinks as he went. He drank one as he walked, muttering, "Nyonara~~"

He hadn't taken two steps when Tsunade called out to him from behind, her voice conveying a hint of reluctance for him to leave.

Aokiji stopped in his tracks, thinking that it had been a long time since they had sat down and eaten a meal in peace like this. But there was nothing he could do; he had to work hard to improve his strength now, lest he end up like Lanren, powerless and easily tricked without even realizing it.

"I know everyone will be very sad to see me go, but..."

"You can leave, but leave your money behind."

Aokiji: ?

They split the bill (AA system).

Aokiji frowned: "Tsunade, aren't you very rich? Can't you be a little more generous and pay for me?"

"I'm asking you, who are you to me?"

Tsunade's lips curled into a smirk, and her sidelong glance seemed to say, "Who do you think you are, expecting me to pay for your upkeep?"

Aokiji shamelessly said, "I'm your boss..."

"Don't try to act like a leader to me." Tsunade showed off her tiny pink fist, which could break a tree with a single punch: "Believe it or not, I'll beat you up."

"Alright, alright, you're the boss, okay?" A wise man doesn't fight a losing battle, so Aokiji softened his stance and readily agreed: "I'm your second-in-command, okay?"

Tsunade snorted through her nose.

"With such a bad temper, it's no wonder you're flat-chested."

Aokiji, in a moment of carelessness, inadvertently offended Tsunade.

(╬￣皿￣): "This is a normal size, you jerk."

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Aokiji decided to make his escape.

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Hospital, medical room.

Aokiji placed his hands together on a body lying flat on the ground like a salted fish, held his breath and composed himself, his hands emitting a faint fluorescent green glow.

Before long, the salted fish flipped over and was jumping around.

Aokiji breathed a sigh of relief. With this, his Healing Palm Technique was almost complete, and he officially stepped into the threshold of becoming a medical ninja.

Biwako praised, "Well done."

Aokiji thanked him in response.

Seeing that Aokiji was learning Healing Palm Technique more slowly than she was, Tsunade was a little smug: "Not bad. It seems I'm still better at medical ninjas."

Aokiji didn't argue with him, and nodded, acknowledging that he was indeed inferior to Tsunade in this respect.

If Aokiji had awakened his Sharingan, he might not have learned the Healing Palm Technique as slowly as Tsunade; he might have learned it much faster.

However, this is only the initial stage. To make a breakthrough in medical ninjutsu, besides talent, the most important thing is interest.

In the future, Tsunade will be able to become a medical ninja in her own right. Besides her exceptional talent, perhaps more importantly, it is her deep interest in medical ninjas that drives her forward.

Aokiji had no interest in that, he frankly admitted.

"Aokiji, would you like to formally become my disciple?"

Biwako suddenly said.

Upon hearing this, Aokiji was taken aback.

Although Healing Palm Technique is an A-rank ninjutsu, it is actually a very common medical ninjutsu, a basic ninjutsu for medical ninjas, so it's easy to teach it.

If you want to learn medical ninjutsu, familiar ninjas might be willing to teach you with just a word.

In the original story, Tenten wanted to become a ninja like Tsunade, a medical ninja. With just one sentence from Might Guy, the medical team ninjas started teaching without any further questions.

However, apart from the Palm Healing Technique, learning other medical ninjutsu is not as simple as just saying a few words. Unless you formally become an apprentice, medical ninjas will not be so generous in passing on their knowledge.

Aokiji is currently stuck in this state, and if he wants to learn more in-depth, he will inevitably have to find a master.

In the past, Aokiji might have had to seriously consider having something in common with Tsunade, but after experiencing the ordeal of two cannon fodder, he really didn't dare to get any closer to Tsunade.

The way to handle affairs is also the art of adapting to change.

Moisturized.

Aokiji looked ashamed and remained silent, gesturing for the others to understand.

Biwako sighed, "Is that so? I understand."

Aokiji descended the slope: "Sorry."

After a few more words, Aokiji bid farewell to Lake Biwa.

Biwako shook her head regretfully as she watched Aokiji leave.

She wanted to take Aokiji as her disciple, not only because Aokiji was talented, but also because of her husband Hiruzen Sarutobi's permission.

Aokiji's personality is out of step with the other Uchiha, and he has a close relationship with Tsunade and others. Most importantly, he doesn't have the Sharingan, which is dangerous, so he naturally became a target for recruitment so that he could monitor the Uchiha in the future.

Taking Aokiji as a disciple would be an effective way to win him over.

(End of this chapter)