Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 7 Aokiji vs. Tsunade

"So, you went through all this trouble just to get me to teach you shurikenjutsu?"

Aokiji sighed and looked at Jiraiya with a speechless expression.

Jiraiya clasped his hands together, his attitude very sincere: "Please, I really want to be popular with girls too."

Aokiji hesitated for a moment: "Speaking of shuriken, Orochimaru is quite good at it too."

Jiraiya pouted: "Compared to that arrogant guy, I still prefer to find like-minded people."

Aokiji explained, "I already said, I didn't read any erotic novels."

Jiraiya put his arm around her shoulder and grinned mischievously, "Maid, white stockings?"

Aokiji was speechless for a moment.

Now he really didn't know how to explain it. Considering Jiraiya's possible persistent pursuit in the future, and since he had originally intended to get to know this potential guy, he finally compromised: "Okay, I agree."

Upon hearing his agreement, Jiraiya was overjoyed and danced with delight.

Aokiji thought to himself that even if you were incredibly skilled with the shuriken, you probably wouldn't reach the same level of popularity as Orochimaru.

After all, the decisive difference between you two lies in your looks.

After agreeing to Jiraiya's request, Aokiji and Jiraiya found an open space to give each other guidance, and Aokiji also used this opportunity to train himself, since it wasn't good to stay at home training all day.

Training time flew by, and before we knew it, the sky was already turning a pale white, and evening was approaching.

Aokiji wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked at Jiraiya, who was still training, and was secretly surprised.

Keep in mind that he awakened both Ice Release and the Sharingan at the same time, resulting in explosive physical abilities. No one his age could possibly keep up with him, yet Jiraiya was able to.

Chakra is composed of yang and yin, with yang representing physical energy and yin representing mental abilities.

Could it be because Jiraiya is a lecherous guy, so he secretes more male hormones, resulting in more yang energy and a huge amount of chakra, even reaching the rare level of 10?

To become an excellent ninja, one needs to consider many factors, including a quick mind, excellent judgment, and mastery of the shuriken, among others...

However, if one possesses an exceptional ability, they can disregard all of this. Having a vast amount of chakra allows one to recklessly unleash ninjutsu; what need is there for tactics? Just sweep through!

This is precisely why Jiraiya, who had a poor academic record, was qualified to become the Third Hokage's apprentice under Orochimaru and Tsunade.

When ninjas graduate and are assigned to teams, the teams are adjusted based on their strength, which is just to fool those who are inexperienced in the ways of the world.

In the original story, the six students led by the Third Hokage's son and daughter-in-law were ostensibly there to cooperate, but at a deeper level, they were all backed by the powerful families of these six individuals.

Hinata, Inuzuka, Aburame, Akimichi, Nara, Yamanaka...

They are definitely direct descendants of the six major clans of Konoha.

Geniuses and geniuses.

Nobles among nobles.

Commoners and commoners.

Look at Neji, Tenten, and Lee—they're all ordinary people.

Although Neji was born into a wealthy family, the caged bird on his head made him even less fortunate than a commoner.

This is the main indicator that the upper management considers when allocating resources.

To thank him for teaching him shuriken techniques, Jiraiya even treated him to ramen.

Back home, feeling a bit tired, he didn't immediately begin training in Ice Release. Instead, he lay on the bed for a while, closing his eyes to rest. Then, by sheer coincidence, he saw the "study materials" that Jiraiya had insisted on giving him.

Aokiji shook his head with a wry smile. Jiraiya was afraid he wasn't miserable enough, so he even bribed him with a lewd book.

Honestly, am I that kind of person?

Perhaps it was just a matter of convenience, but he casually flipped through it.

Huh?

Maids, white stockings...tsk tsk, Jiraiya really knows how to cater to people's tastes.

After flipping through a few pages, Aokiji suddenly realized the truth.

How foolish!

Although they verbally condemned it vehemently, their actions didn't stop.

I'll watch for a few more minutes and then I'll go practice...

Watch for another ten minutes...

Watch for another hour...

I practice all night long every night. It's so hard. What's wrong with taking a break from work?

The next day, looking at his haggard reflection in the mirror, Aokiji was heartbroken.

Yesterday I was so captivated by beauty that I have become so haggard.

It's all Jiraiya's fault for giving me this thing for no reason!

Damn it, from today onwards, I will abstain from lust.

Aokiji angrily smashed the tooth cup.

The next day, on his way to school, Aokiji happened to run into Jiraiya. After spending time together the previous day and sharing some common interests, the two officially became friends.

When Jiraiya saw Aokiji, he casually put his arm around him and said, "Looks like you had a wonderful evening last night."

"Go away..."

Aokiji removed Jiraiya's pig's trotter, looking disgusted.

"Hey, you're being too polite. I've already given you all my treasures. When are you going to let me borrow yours?"

Aokiji said righteously and sternly: "I already said I didn't see the little... uh..."

"Talking about this kind of thing first thing in the morning, you guys are really disgusting."

A third party's voice sounded from behind, tinged with disdain.

Aokiji and Jiraiya turned around and saw a girl their age standing behind them.

Jiraiya lowered his eyelids and looked Tsunade up and down.

Tsunade frowned and said, "What are you doing?"

"Washboard".

Although Tsunade couldn't understand what he was saying, she felt offended and immediately launched a powerful attack.

Jiraiya didn't expect Tsunade to be so violent, and she immediately beat him to the ground.

Aokiji: ...

"What are you looking at? If you look again, I'll beat you up."

Tsunade glared at him fiercely. In her mind, Aokiji and Jiraiya were the same kind of people.

"Well done! I've been wanting to get back at this guy for a long time."

To show that he had nothing to do with Jiraiya, Aokiji added, "I would never forgive such a lecherous guy."

Tsunade:……

"I will beat you in the practical lesson."

After Tsunade finished speaking, she snorted and turned to leave without waiting for Aokiji to ask any questions.

"What exactly is a practical training course?"

The blue pheasant was as tall as a twelve-foot-tall Vajra, completely baffled.

Jiraiya got up from the ground and angrily denounced his despicable behavior: "Damn it, how dare you kick someone when they're down!"

Aokiji, indifferent to the situation, said, "Alright, alright, it was just a kick. You're so petty. Do you even know what the practical training course actually covers?"

Jiraiya's eyes widened: "You don't even know about practical training?"

"What is it?" Aokiji pressed.

"Figure it out yourself. Who told you to sleep all day?"

Jiraiya would never admit that he didn't know either; he and Aokiji were birds of a feather, both of them prone to sleeping in class.

"Never mind, we'll find out when the time comes."

Aokiji yawned, deciding to go to school to catch up on sleep first. He had worked too hard on his research last night and needed to rest during the day.

Several months later, the practical lesson finally arrived, but by then Aokiji had completely forgotten what Tsunade had said last time.

"Uchiha Aokiji, Senju Tsunade."

The two people whose names were called immediately prepared to step forward.

The two sides stood on opposite sides and made a sign of opposition to each other.

Tsunade spoke first, eager to try: "I will defeat you, just like my grandfather defeated your ancestors."

Aokiji: ...

To come up with such harsh words right off the bat, are you the Uchiha or am I the Uchiha?

The atmosphere is perfect; it's time to get started.

The homeroom teacher shouted, "Begin!"

Before the words had even faded, Tsunade launched the first attack, preparing to strike first.

Faced with the fierce attack, Aokiji put aside his usual laziness and took it seriously. He dodged to the side, and the wind from the punch he breathed near his ear revealed that this punch was not simple.

She's not trying to blow my head off, is she...?

Aokiji thought the worst.

When his first punch missed, a second wave of attacks followed immediately. Aokiji dared not meet the attack head-on and could only dodge in a sorry state.

Dodging without attacking only made the disadvantage more and more obvious. Tsunade saw the slightest opening, seized the opportunity, and with a side kick, struck Aokiji in the chest, sending him flying.

At this point, Aokiji stopped resisting, lay down on the ground, and surrendered.

"Tsunade is truly terrifying, I concede defeat..."

Aokiji struggled to his feet, clutching his chest in pain.

After the match, in accordance with protocol, both sides had to go through a set of procedures. Tsunade and Aokiji were no exception. They stood together, extended two fingers, overlapped them, and interlocked them to form the Seal of Reconciliation, which corresponds to the Seal of Opposition. This symbolizes that even the greatest estrangement between ninjas can be resolved.

Aokiji felt the softness, warmth, and pressure on his fingers...

You hurt me.

Tsunade grunted and loosened her grip.

After Aokiji and Tsunade finished their pairing, the teacher immediately called on another pair: "Jiraiya and Orochimaru."

……

……

The days spent sleeping at school passed quickly, and before I knew it, it was the weekend again.

The sun was shining brightly, and the weather was fine and clear.

This is a great day for fishing.

Aokiji arrived at a lake on the back mountain. Under the sunlight, the water shimmered. He took out his fishing rod, cast it into the lake at random, closed his eyes, and waited for the fish to bite.

Whether or not a pheasant can catch fish is not that important; what is important is cultivating its character.

The primary prerequisite for cultivating immortal arts is to have a calm mind. Although he doesn't have a way to learn immortal arts, it doesn't stop him from getting used to it in advance and finding his footing.

When you close the curtain and concentrate, your eyes are out of sight, but your ears often become very sharp, reacting immediately to the slightest disturbance.

"Come out."

Aokiji called out, his voice echoing in the quiet air. Accompanied by the rustling of footsteps in the grass, a girl emerged from behind a tree.

Upon seeing her, Aokiji paused for a moment, then chuckled, "I never imagined Tsunade would have a voyeuristic fetish."

Tsunade's face darkened, and she cut to the chase: "Did you go easy on me last time?"

(End of this chapter)