Killing his way through the ninja world, starting from being adopted by the second generation!

No, is that right?

Damn it, this old bastard is treating him like free labor?!

Chapter Thirty-Six: Three Years

"Shimura Danzo, what are you doing?"

Renya called out to Danzo, who was lying on the ground:

"Stand up! Stand up now!"

"I can't take it anymore, I can't take it anymore..."

Danzo lay on the ground, exhausted like a dead dog.

He couldn't remember which lap it was, only that his legs had been running non-stop since the start of training.

This training was several times more rigorous than his usual training.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others were also in bad shape; their legs felt like they were filled with lead, making it difficult for them to move an inch.

They looked at Lian Ye in shock. Although Lian Ye was covered in sweat, her voice was full of energy, indicating that she still had plenty of strength left.

Is this Tobirama-sama's training method?

No wonder Lian Ye is so strong...

"Useless trash, stand up! Everyone's waiting for you. You don't want to drag the whole team down because of yourself, do you?" Lian Ye said coldly.

Upon hearing this, Danzo gritted his teeth, strained his body, and struggled to get up from the ground.

"I...I know..."

"Ten laps to go, everyone hang in there," Lianye encouraged.

By this time, their physical strength had been completely exhausted, and they could only rely on willpower to persevere and complete the training.

This kind of physical training that pushes the body beyond its limits often better stimulates the body's potential.

Of course, this limit needs to have a threshold.

If this threshold is exceeded, not only will the body's potential not be stimulated, but it will also cause irreversible damage to the body.

This is especially true for children who are still growing.

The reason Tobirama Senju was watching from the sidelines was because he was worried that they would overtrain on their own.

The run is over.

Lian Ye sat on the ground, looking at the group of people lying haphazardly on the ground panting, and couldn't help but recall that he had been in the same situation during his first training session.

He was only seven years old at the time, and his body was still developing. The training plan devised by Tobirama Senju wasn't too harsh, but it was still enough to give him a hard time.

A year has passed, and Lianye's training volume has long since doubled.

This is also why Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others were exhausted...

Looking at the azure sky, Shimura Danzo's mind went blank; he was too exhausted to think.

All I could hear was the sound of my heart beating rapidly.

The others were in the same situation. Among them, Hiruzen Sarutobi was in slightly better condition, but not by much.

He turned his head to look at Lian Ye, who was sitting on the ground with a pale face, and wondered, "How did eight-year-old Lian Ye manage to complete the teacher's training?"

You should know that you are two years older than him.

I can't even imagine how terrifying Lian Ye's strength will be in two more years.

I'm afraid that by then, I won't be his match.

"I must train hard and strive not to be surpassed by Renya!" Hiruzen Sarutobi clenched his fists, his eyes filled with the desire to become stronger.

He was a genius of the Sarutobi clan and naturally did not want others to surpass him.

Just then, Tobirama Senju appeared before them.

Despite their exhaustion, the group quickly got up from the ground and stood up.

Tobirama Senju nodded slightly and praised, "Not bad, you all persevered."

He saw the perseverance in these children; they truly deserved to be his personally selected disciples!

With his personal guidance, I believe they will become outstanding ninjas who love the village and dedicate their lives to it.

Perhaps the future Hokage successor can be chosen from among them.

“From today onwards, I will personally guide you to become stronger!” Tobirama Senju said.

Upon hearing Tobirama Senju's words, the people present gasped for breath and looked on with admiration.

"Teacher, we will work hard to cultivate!"

Lian Ye's lips twitched as she looked at the expressions on their faces.

Have you already forgotten the hardships you endured during training?

They were just moments ago acting like they were about to die, but now they're full of energy again.

He was looking forward to seeing the expressions on their faces during the upcoming training session.

Looking at their excited expressions, Tobirama Senju slowly said, "Physical fitness is the foundation of a ninja. Let's continue with physical training."

Upon hearing this, the expressions on the faces of the group froze.

No, you're coming again?

Didn't we just finish running?

Why do we have to run?!

Lian Ye looked at their expressions and a smirk appeared on her lips. "You really think becoming stronger is that easy?"

Danzo, upon hearing this, coldly replied, "Hmph, it's just running, right? I can keep it up!"

Lian Ye looked at him strangely: "Who said you were running?"

Danzo looked bewildered. "If it's not running, then what is it?"

Lian Ye smiled and rattled off more than ten training methods: "Of course, it's push-ups, squats, rock climbing..."

Danzo: "..."

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The morning training session has ended.

The group was so exhausted that they collapsed on the ground, unable to get up.

Today's training made them realize how terrifying Tobirama's training plan was; almost every aspect of it was pushing their bodies to their limits.

This made the group begin to doubt their lives. Could they really persevere through the training ahead?

In the end, the five of them left, supporting each other.

Tobirama Senju asked, "Kid, what do you think of them?"

Lian Ye's heart skipped a beat; this old rascal was testing her again.

He looked in the direction the group had left and said, "With perseverance and a willingness to work hard, their future is limitless."

Tobirama Senju stared at Renya's profile, then asked, "Do you think they love the village?"

"Of course, I definitely love the village." Lianye replied without hesitation.

"And what about you?" Tobirama Senju suddenly asked.

"Of course I love the village too," Lianye smiled.

"Are you willing to give your life for the development of the village?"

Lianye didn't answer immediately, pondering for a long time before saying, "Perhaps..."

Loving your village and being willing to give your life for it are two different things.

He cared more about his own safety than the safety of the village.

Tobirama Senju didn't ask any more questions, and nodded thoughtfully.

He had long realized that Lian Ye had no sense of identity or belonging to the village.

This situation might be manageable if it happened to someone else, but it becomes somewhat dangerous when it happens to an Uchiha...

Over the years, he has tried his best to instill in Lian Ye the idea of ​​loving the village, but it has not been effective.

However, there is still a long way to go, and he believes that he can gradually change Lian Ye's mindset.

"Kid, come home for dinner."

"What would you like to eat today, Uncle?"

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Three years passed in the blink of an eye, and it was now the ninth year since the founding of Konoha.

That year, Lianye was ten years old and had grown to 1.5 meters tall.

Lian Ye is very satisfied with her height; she is no longer the short-legged girl she used to be.

Well, her legs aren't that much longer yet...

In three years, Ren Ye's strength improved rapidly, showing a trend of surpassing Hiruzen Sarutobi.

He felt it might be due to his body starting to develop, with his physical abilities and chakra levels increasing rapidly.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was afraid of being surpassed by Renya, so he trained desperately.

Seeing his best friend working so hard, Danzo Shimura was determined not to fall behind.

The same applies to others; they continue to involuntarily compete.

With Tobirama Senju's guidance and their own rigorous training, the ninja academy's teaching methods were no longer suitable for them.

At their request, Tobirama Senju agreed to let them graduate early.

Although it's called graduating early, it's actually only a year earlier than for regular students.

Chapter Thirty-Seven: The Sun Rises in the West?

Nighttime, training ground.

The shadow of the sword in Lianye's hand cleaved through the damp air, and the moonlight reflected a cold silver light on the curved surface of the katana.

The black sleeves, soaked with sweat, clung tightly to the boy's arms, and he swung them with utmost seriousness every time.

He recalled the key points taught by Tobirama Senju, flicked his wrist, and the blade sliced ​​through the silence with a whistling sound.

"Sink your shoulders, drop your elbows, and let the power reach the tip of your blade," Tobirama Senju's instructions echoed in my ears, and every swing of his blade was incredibly precise.

Lian Ye constantly changed her moves, from basic slashes to complex combos, her movements flowing smoothly.

Occasionally, he would pause suddenly, review his actions in his mind, and think about where he could improve.

Three years ago, Lianye realized that physical training alone was not enough; she also needed to learn how to use weapons.

In combat, the side with weapons often has the advantage.

Therefore, he took the initiative to ask Tobirama Senju to teach him swordsmanship.

After three years of diligent training, his knife skills have become quite proficient.

After training, Lianye sheathed her sword.

He bought this knife at a high price from a ninja tool shop.

Although the material isn't the best, it's sufficient for Lianye's current needs.

As for better weapons, he can talk about that when he becomes a ninja and makes money.

Today they applied to Tobirama Senju for early graduation, and Tobirama Senju agreed.

Tomorrow will be their first day as ninjas!

Lianye was looking forward to her future life as a ninja.