I teach in Naruto, and the system says I am Tsunade's student

Chapter 227 Kitazawa's Promotion to Jonin (First and Second Updates)

on Tuesday.

After having breakfast, Kitazawa went straight to the ninja academy's training ground.

Since it wasn't time for class yet, only a portion of the students had arrived.

However, Kosuke Maruboshi and Kakashi Hatake had already arrived ahead of time.

"Kakashi, Kakashi-senpai."

Kitazawa stepped forward to greet him.

"Kitazawa".

Maruhoshi Kosuke looked at him and exclaimed, "You're so young to be able to kill Kurosuki Raiga. You're truly a force to be reckoned with."

This was the first time Kitazawa had ever heard someone say he was young.

But considering Maruboshi Kosuke's age, he can indeed be considered young.

"Senior Kosuke, you flatter me. I still have a lot to learn."

Kitazawa asked with some curiosity, "How did you know I killed Kurosuki Raiga?"

"It was a notification from the Hokage."

Kakashi Hatake interjected to explain.

He was somewhat surprised, but not much, that Kitazawa had killed Raiga Kurosuki.

Last year, he teamed up with Kitazawa to carry out a mission to support Kabuto Yakushi, and fought against several Iwagakure ninjas during the mission.

At that time, he understood Kitazawa's strength; it was definitely at the Jonin level.

Of course, Raiga Kurosuki's strength far surpasses that of the Iwagakure ninja.

All I can say is that Kitazawa has improved too quickly.

But it's normal for someone to be chosen by Tsunade.

"I see."

Kitazawa raised an eyebrow, roughly understanding Hiruzen Sarutobi's reasoning.

how to say?

This is a good thing.

Although fame makes one more vulnerable to being targeted by enemies, it also subtly enhances one's status and influence in Konoha.

The three chatted for a while longer, and soon it was nine o'clock.

They stopped chatting and, with their respective study groups, began their training.

Kitazawa checked the students' progress as usual.

After confirming that everything was alright, he left two shadow clones to guide them.

As his true form, he came to the school's artificial lake to practice the Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique.

Time passes slowly.

As school was about to end in the afternoon, three lines of text appeared before Kitazawa's eyes.

[Current Mission: Learn four Water Release ninjutsu within the third semester.]

[Mission Reward: Proficient-level Water Release Chakra Nature Transformation.]

[The host has completed the mission; reward issued.]

Upon seeing this, Kitazawa couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

We've finally completed this task.

With the mastery of Water Release Chakra Nature Transformation, he can learn Water Release ninjutsu much faster.

Moreover, he is one step closer to learning the Five Elements: Great Combo Technique.

But Kitazawa has no intention of continuing to learn Water Release ninjutsu.

Because he also has a system task this semester to learn four Earth Escape Techniques.

Kitazawa has already mastered Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall, and he only needs three more Earth Release ninjutsu to complete the mission.

After thinking for a moment, he decided to learn Earth Release: Earth Substitute first.

Kitazawa didn't choose randomly.

In his view, while learning offensive Earth Release ninjutsu would be good, he had already learned many offensive ninjutsu.

Simply put, offensive Earth Release ninjutsu can only be icing on the cake; it cannot play a decisive role.

Earth Release: Earth Substitution is different; it's an Earth Release ninjutsu that combines support and defense, making it suitable for saving one's life.

Its effect is to control ground materials to form a substitute, allowing the caster to replace their original body when attacked by an enemy.

It is very useful for both defense and evasion.

Since school was about to end, Kitazawa did not continue training.

After thinking for a moment, he went to the training ground of their ninja squad.

Yesterday, he had already divided the 1.2 million taels he had received equally among Yakushi Kabuto and the others.

The main reason I'm here now is for the mission.

"Teacher Kitazawa."

When the three of them saw him, they immediately stopped their cultivation.

"Remember to keep increasing your task count when you have free time."

Kitazawa reminded him, "As before, come to me if you encounter any troublesome tasks."

"Yes, Kitazawa-sensei."

The three, including Kabuto, answered in unison.

Just as Kitazawa was about to speak, a familiar figure suddenly appeared.

"The Hokage requests your presence."

"It's that the ANBU ninja Haru got straight to the point," he said.

Kitazawa couldn't help but feel a little confused.

Could it be related to Raiga Kurosugi?

But wasn't everything already made clear a couple of days ago?
"I understand, thank you."

Kitazawa didn't think about it anymore, figuring he'd find out once he met them.

After he finished speaking, Qing disappeared from the spot.

"School's over. Your training for today is over. Go home now."

After saying goodbye to Kabuto and the other two, Kitazawa left the ninja academy.

He arrived at the Hokage Building very quickly.

Kitazawa stopped at the door.

Because several people were gathered in front of the bulletin board.

Kitazawa leaned over and took a look. The posted notice was about his ninja squad killing Raiga Kurosuki.

After he finished reading it, he discovered a blind spot.

The announcement stated that it referred to Kitazawa as a Jonin, not as a Special Jonin.

Kitazawa seemed to be deep in thought.

It seems they called me here so that I could become a Jonin.

Thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. He killed Raiga Kurosuki, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, who was also a Special Jonin. That really doesn't make sense.

Kitazawa went upstairs and entered the Hokage's office.

As soon as he entered, he saw the green vest of a Jonin placed on the Hokage's office.

Sure enough, his guess was correct.

"Kitazawa".

Hiruzen Sarutobi cut to the chase, saying, "There's something I forgot to tell you before: from now on, you'll be promoted to Jonin."

"Thank you, Hokage-sama."

Kitazawa bowed slightly and asked, "Is a Jonin exam required?"

"Do you still need to take the test? Killing Raiga Kurosuki is much harder than taking the Jonin test."

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but laugh and said.

After he finished speaking, he stood up, picked up the green vest, and handed it to Kitazawa.

"Thank you, Hokage-sama."

Kitazawa accepted the green vest and expressed his gratitude once again.

"One more thing."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat down again and said, "This morning, news came from Kirigakure that they plan to send a delegation to our Konoha."

"Do you want to retrieve Raiga Kurosuki's corpse and Raiga's Blade?"

Kitazawa narrowed his eyes and asked.

"Indeed."

Hiruzen Sarutobi tapped his pipe and assured him, "But don't worry, once Raiga is given to you, it's yours."

Kitazawa was somewhat surprised.

Hiruzen Sarutobi surprisingly showed some toughness for once.

This is probably because this time they are facing Kirigakure, not Kumogakure.

However, Kirigakure is now under the control of Obito Uchiha.

Kitazawa had no idea what was going to happen.

But it's okay.

Kirigakure has become the weakest of the five great villages due to the presence of the Blood Mist Village.

If a real fight breaks out, Konoha will definitely win.

Moreover, the village of Kirigakure is not a monolithic entity.

The Hidden Mist Village ninjas, led by Genji, Ao, and Mei Terumi, had long been dissatisfied with the tyranny of the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi.

Kitazawa suspected that even if Ao hadn't discovered that Yagura was being controlled by Ao using his Byakugan, they would still have rebelled, or rather, stirred up trouble.

"The purpose of Konoha Village's negotiations this time is to exchange Raiga Kurosuki's corpse for a sum of money."

Hiruzen Sarutobi paused for a moment, then said, "But we are still missing a negotiator."

"Does the Hokage mean I should go?"

Upon hearing this, Kitazawa couldn't help but ask.

"Although Raiga Kurosuki is a rogue ninja, there are quite a few ninjas in Kirigakure who have connections with him. If you go there, you will be mistaken for Konoha provoking you."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and said, "I want Tsunade to go."

"Given Lady Tsunade's personality, she will most likely refuse."

Kitazawa paused for a moment, then hesitated before speaking.

He could guess what Hiruzen Sarutobi was thinking.

Sending Tsunade to represent Konoha in negotiations with Kirigakure is an extremely clear signal.

Of course, this was a signal to all the major ninja clans and ninjas in Konoha.

The signal is that Tsunade is gradually taking power; she is the next Hokage. You should all go and support her.

Kitazawa sensed something amiss.

This Hiruzen Sarutobi, eager to retire, is completely different from the Hiruzen Sarutobi he remembers.

"Hmm, I'll go talk to her, but she'll most likely refuse."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze fell on him, and he said, "But if you go and say it, it might work out."

"..."

Kitazawa smirked.

it is as expected.

But considering his good results over the past two days, he decided to agree to give it a try.

"I'm waiting for your good news."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a chuckle.

After finishing their conversation, Kitazawa left the Hokage Building.

He glanced at the green Jonin vest in his hand and inexplicably thought of Might Guy's green bodysuit.

Of course, the Jonin vest would definitely look better.

But it wasn't particularly good-looking either.

Fortunately, you don't need to wear it normally.

According to the rules of Konoha Village, there are only two occasions in which wearing the green Jonin vest is required.

The first task is to go out of the village to carry out missions, and the second is to hold meetings.

Kitazawa put away his green Jonin vest.

Becoming a Jonin doesn't immediately bring about any significant changes.

The importance and status of Jonin are only truly demonstrated during crucial moments in Konoha's history.

For example, during the Fourth Shinobi World War, Jonin had the authority to command Chunin and Genin. Kitazawa arrived at Tsunade's house.

"Teacher Kitazawa."

Karin opened the door.

Is Lady Tsunade here?

Kitazawa patted her head and asked.

"She just got back."

Karin stepped aside and said, "Please come in."

Kitazawa walked into the living room and saw Tsunade lying dead on the sofa.

She exuded a lazy aura, but the expression on her face revealed that she was not in a good mood.

It's highly likely that I lost money again.

"Tsunade-sama."

Kitazawa began, "I have some questions I'd like to ask you."

Instead of directly mentioning Hiruzen Sarutobi's request for her to be the referee representative, he first talked to her about ninjutsu involving the regeneration of severed limbs.

"Kitazawa, please have some tea."

Jingyin brought over a cup of tea.

"Thank you, Senior Sister Jingyin."

Kitazawa placed the tea on the coffee table.

"I heard you killed Raiga Kurosuki?"

Instead of leaving immediately, Jingyin asked with great curiosity.

"Ah."

Kitazawa smiled and said, "I was lucky."

"Those are the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, how could it be just good luck?"

Jingyin rolled her eyes at him and asked sarcastically.

"They're just the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, nothing special."

Tsunade said nonchalantly.

"Lady Tsunade is right."

Kitazawa immediately echoed.

"Forget it, you guys talk, I can't reason with you."

Silence fell instantly.

She felt like a husky that had infiltrated a pack of wolves.

When did powerful figures like the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist become insignificant?
After Shizune left, the two continued talking about limb regeneration.

"That's a very interesting idea."

Tsunade suddenly sat up and fell into thought.

The reason is that Kitazawa revealed some of the core content of the forbidden medical technique, physical regeneration.

"Unfortunately, the side effects are too severe."

Tsunade rubbed her temples and said, "It's hard to say whether it's worth sacrificing lifespan to regenerate severed limbs."

"This is a necessary sacrifice."

Kitazawa took a sip of tea and said, "The regeneration of severed limbs is defying the heavens, and it is impossible to do so without paying a price."

"You have a point."

After a moment's thought, Tsunade said, "We can continue along this line of thought, and then figure out how to reduce the side effects later."

"Ah."

Kitazawa suddenly thought of Obito Uchiha.

During the Third Shinobi World War, half of his body was destroyed by rocks.

Madara Uchiha saved him and used Hashirama's cells to heal his body.

However, judging from the situation in the original work, it is not just Hashirama cells, but also White Zetsu.

After all, pure Hashirama cells are too domineering.

Danzo Shimura and Orochimaru conducted so many experiments, and only Yamato survived by sheer luck. There's no reason why Obito Uchiha could have withstood them.

Even Danzo Shimura had to use his Sharingan to fight Hashirama's cells.

In the original work, White Zetsu, like Hashirama's cells, has various wonderful uses.

For example, as a sacrifice for the Impure World Reincarnation, it can better unleash the strength of the summoned ninja in his previous life.

Unfortunately, it's virtually impossible to find White Zetsu.

Because its hidden strength is too abnormal.

Especially the art of the mayfly.

The Mayfly Technique allows White Zetsu to become one with the earth, enabling it to move freely underground while isolating itself from all other presences.

"I never thought you could actually create a ninjutsu that allows severed limbs to regenerate."

Tsunade looked at him and felt a moment of disorientation.

Kitazawa grew up too fast, making her feel a sense of unreality.

If this continues, what can she teach?
That leaves only the Yin Seal and the Ninja Art: Creation Rebirth: Hundred Healings Technique.

"It's all thanks to Lady Tsunade."

Kitazawa said modestly, "Without Lady Tsunade's explanation, I wouldn't have suddenly had this brilliant idea."

At the same time, an idea popped into his head: he had to kill Shennong.

Shennong came from Kongyin Village, which was an enemy of Konoha Village.

Kitazawa couldn't explain the origin of the forbidden medical technique, Body Regeneration, and could only assume it was a ninjutsu he had created.

However, there is a possibility that the deception will be exposed.

Although Shennong and Tsunade never met in the original work.

Kitazawa felt no guilt in killing him.

Shennong is the main villain in the movie and doesn't do anything human.

For example, imprisoning large numbers of villagers to refine dark chakra.

In addition, he led the ninjas of the Hidden Void Village to attack the Hidden Leaf Village, causing considerable casualties.

However, eliminating Shennong is not that simple.

According to the timeline in the original work, he should now be hiding his identity, infiltrating various ninja villages, and learning their ninjutsu and forbidden techniques.

Even Konoha Village was not spared.

His Eight Gates Formation and Zero-Tail Technique both originated from Konoha Village.

"If you have any problems in the future, feel free to come to me."

Tsunade lay back down on the sofa and said.

If the medical ninjutsu that regenerates severed limbs is successful, it will benefit tens of thousands of Konoha ninjas and villagers.

"I see."

Kitazawa coughed lightly and said, "Lady Tsunade, there is one more thing I need your help with."

"You said."

Tsunade glanced at him, feeling that this was his true purpose.

“I killed Raiga Kurosuki, and Kirigakure will immediately send a ninja delegation to negotiate in exchange for his body.”

Kitazawa said without changing his expression, "The Hokage hopes that you can represent Konoha in negotiations with Kirigakure."

"Don't go."

Tsunade pursed her lips and asked, "Why didn't he come to find me himself?"

“I happened to be in his office, so he asked me to pass on the message.”

Kitazawa replied.

"The old man is lying to you."

Tsunade snorted and said, "He knew I definitely wouldn't agree, so he sent you to try."

"What should I do?"

Kitazawa followed her words and asked.

"wrong."

Tsunade suddenly realized something and asked, "You and the old man teamed up to lie to me?"

"How could I dare?"

Kitazawa quickly shook his head, using a retreat as a tactic, and said, "If Lady Tsunade really doesn't want to go, then I will go instead."

"Okay."

Tsunade readily agreed.

"what?"

Kitazawa's expression froze instantly.

"What? Is there a problem?"

Tsunade laughed and asked.

“I killed Raiga Kurosuki. If I were to go back to see his former colleagues, I’m afraid there would be a conflict.”

Kitazawa blinked and said, "Lady Tsunade is strong and famous. They must be terrified when they see you."

"In Konoha, they wouldn't dare kill you."

Tsunade affirmed.

"But I'm not qualified enough."

Kitazawa, quick-witted as ever, said, "I'm just an ordinary ninja academy teacher."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Tsunade felt like she wanted to complain, but didn't know where to begin.

You call yourself an ordinary ninja academy teacher?

What makes a ninja academy teacher capable of killing Raiga Kurosuki so ordinary?

But upon closer reflection, Kitazawa's background is indeed somewhat lacking.

His only notable position is that of vice principal of the ninja academy.

If I were to add the identity of a student of the legendary Sannin of Konoha, I would be qualified.

However, this identity has not yet been made public, or rather, it has not been officially confirmed.

"Never mind, I'll go."

Tsunade was silent for two seconds, then agreed.

"Thank you, Lady Tsunade."

Kitazawa secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

If he were really allowed to go, he wouldn't be afraid of anything.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi's chosen candidate was Tsunade, which even concerned the position of Hokage.

Kitazawa naturally preferred Tsunade to go, rather than him.

When will the negotiations take place?

Although Tsunade found it troublesome, since she had already agreed, she had to do her best.

Besides, Konoha Village has the upper hand in this matter, so negotiations won't be difficult.

To suffer a defeat and then go on to negotiate is truly agonizing.

"next month."

Kitazawa added, "The Anbu will notify you of the specific date."

"Ah."

Tsunade waved her hand and said.

"Lady Tsunade, see you next time."

Seeing this, Kitazawa stood up, turned around, and left.

They discussed limb regeneration medical ninjutsu for two hours, and it was now 7 p.m.

Kitazawa thought about it for a moment and then went to the Hokage Building.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi has already finished his shift, there are still ANBU ninjas on duty who can relay the message.

To Kitazawa's surprise, Hiruzen Sarutobi was still in the Hokage's office.

Is the Hokage that busy?
"Haha! I knew I hadn't misjudged you!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi burst into laughter after hearing this.

　Five thousand words, two chapters combined

　　
　
(End of this chapter)