Looking at the shadow clone in front of him, Tatsumi's eyes twitched slightly.
What the zephyr.
He had worked so hard for so long, but it was just a shadow clone of Tsunade.
Is this the common problem of Konoha Jonin after becoming teachers?
At this moment, the system's voice suddenly came from Tatsumi's ear.
"Congratulations to the host for defeating Tsunade's Genin-level shadow clone. A special reward of 3000 Ninja points. As the host's first time defeating a Genin-level ninja, a special reward of 2000 Ninja points."
At this time, the system information changed:
"Host's remaining Ninja points: 5100 points"
"Huh?"
Tatsumi was stunned. How could Tsunade's shadow clone's strength be limited to Genin? Then why was he having such a hard time fighting it?
This isn't scientific. Tatsumi had seen Genin fight before.
It shouldn't have been this difficult. According to the system's evaluation, he was a Genin boss. How was Tsunade's shadow clone supposedly only at the Genin level?
System, what's wrong with you again?
Tatsumi was about to ask the system what was going on when Tsunade's figure appeared at the edge of the training ground.
"Not bad, kid. I thought you could only defeat my shadow clone after its chakra was exhausted," Tsunade said to Tatsumi with a smile.
She gently patted Tatsumi's shoulder, and he almost lost his balance.
As expected of the violent Tsunade. Even ninjas like the Raikage weren't her match in raw strength.
"I didn't expect that you, at only six years old, would have this kind of strength. You're really a genius. I deliberately maintained the strength of my shadow clone at the Genin level," Tsunade praised Tatsumi.
Tsunade had already let go of what happened before. After all, she wouldn't really get angry at a six-year-old.
As for Jiraiya? So what if she hit him? It wasn't the first time anyway.
However, Tsunade was still quite pleased. She reached out and ruffled Tatsumi's hair.
"How about it? Are you interested in graduating now? I can talk to the Third Hokage and take you as my student," Tsunade asked excitedly.
Tatsumi turned his head away, dodging Tsunade's hand.
Damn it, I'm the one who pats other people's heads—no one has ever dared to do this to me.
Tsunade, you're amazing.
"Don't you know that a man's head can't be touched?" Tatsumi squinted at her.
"Tch, just a little brat. Wait a few years, let you grow up, and then prove you're a man," Tsunade said, gently lifting Tatsumi's chin with one hand.
Tatsumi's face instantly turned red. Where had he ever seen such a posture in his past life?
After all, he had been a single dog through and through.
"Haha. You're blushing. You really are just a little brother."
Tatsumi felt like he was no match for Tsunade in this kind of situation.
"How about it? Come on, graduate early and be my student. Back when I was a kid, I was a genius even more amazing than you. Jiraiya and Orochimaru were both my defeated opponents," Tsunade declared, shamelessly praising herself.
"And I've never been a teacher before," she added happily.
Uh, isn't that the main issue here?
Tatsumi felt like he had become a fun toy for Tsunade.
So, he decisively interrupted her fantasy.
"Um, Lady Tsunade, when are we actually going to start training?"
After all, this training period was only for a week. So far, half of the first day had already passed, and he hadn't learned anything yet.
But looking at Tsunade's face… it was clear she just wanted to slack off.
Forget it, she was a Jonin.
Sorry, Jonin can do whatever they want.
Reminded by Tatsumi, Tsunade coughed lightly.
"Sigh, kids these days are so impatient. I'm thinking about your future, you little brat, and you're just—"
"No, I—"
...Tsunade's sharp gaze locked onto him like two golden laser beams.
"By the way, Tatsumi. Did you pay your tuition for this week?" Tsunade suddenly asked, crossing her arms.
Uh… what tuition?
Wasn't she supposed to be giving free guidance for a week? Why was she suddenly talking about money?
Faced with Tatsumi's contemptuous look, Tsunade's expression didn't change.
"Free training, yes. But do you know how much money I lose by not doing missions for a week? I have to take care of Nawaki every day. And your food, lodging, medical expenses, and the training ground fee—who do you think covers all of that?"
"And look at this place. You two wrecked the training ground during your fight just now. Doesn't that need repairs?" Tsunade asked, squinting at him.
...The training ground was clearly destroyed by you, Lady Tsunade!
"Stop, stop. Lady Tsunade, no need to be so polite with me. Isn't it just a little money—"
"—Anyway, I don't have any. Even if you sold me, you wouldn't get a single ryo. Think about it, how could I, who is living in poverty and hardship, possibly have that kind of money…"
Tatsumi sighed dramatically.
But as he looked at Tsunade, he suddenly realized something.
She wanted money.
Tsunade had just spent all of Jiraiya and the others' mission rewards and still owed a fortune to the casinos.
Tsunade thought for a moment and nodded.
"That's true. You really don't have much money. Probably."
Tatsumi nodded. Glad you finally understand.
"Well, I heard that young men's kidneys sell for a pretty good price," Tsunade said with a smirk.
"...."
"Do you think I would sell my kidneys just to pay off your gambling debts?! Lady Tsunade, how much of a gambling addict are you?!"
"Hahaha, what are you talking about? I don't quite understand. How could I possibly do such a thing?"
Tsunade was sweating.
Had everyone in Konoha already figured out she lost all her mission rewards?
Could it have been Jiraiya who spread the rumor?!
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Meanwhile, somewhere else in Konoha…
"Lord Jiraiya, let's go quickly. Peeking isn't good," Minato said behind Jiraiya with a wry smile.
"Minato, you don't understand. Gathering material is an important discipline. My teacher, the Third Hokage, once said something that I have always taken as my motto."
"He said that gathering material not only trains your infiltration ability but also your ability to observe details in your surroundings. And most importantly—"
"Achoo!"
Jiraiya suddenly sneezed, feeling a chill down his spine.
Who, who's talking bad about me behind my back?
"Ah ah ah! Someone is peeking!"
"Who? Where?!"
Jiraiya's sneeze had exposed them.
Without hesitation, he grabbed Minato and bolted.
"The most important thing is that it also trains your escape skills! Run, Minato! If we get caught, we're getting thrown into the Uchiha Police Force headquarters!"
"..."
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