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

Chapter 323 Wood Release Reappears in Konoha, Tsunade's Kiss (5-in-1 Update)
On the playground of the Ninja School.

The gifted students are undergoing their respective training.

Kitazawa's gaze fell on Kaguya Kimimaro.

Now that October is halfway over, it's time to think about next month's monthly exams.

Kaguya Kimimaro has a system mission to get first place in a practical exam.

Clearly, a regular practical exam is practically impossible.

Because he couldn't beat or catch up with Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha.

Although Kaguya Kimimaro's potential was not low and she was qualified to be a Kage, someone else cheated her.

The only way is to achieve this through a task.

Kitazawa originally intended to take Kaguya Kimimaro on the mission to the Box of Elysium, but Satoru's strength was too great for him to handle.

If he doesn't perform well, it's not convenient for him to give a high score.

It seems the only option is to find a Jonin of average strength at the mission hall for him.

As for the mission to obtain the Box of Bliss, Kitazawa plans to do it after the New Year.

He was worried that Uchiha Sasuke was too young and lacked the necessary foundation.

Kitazawa, having thought of this, went to Kakashi Hatake.

“In terms of basic skills alone, Sasuke is already an outstanding individual among his peers, and it is not easy for him to improve.”

Kakashi Hatake paused slightly, then said thoughtfully.

"We can try activating Lightning Release, which can also improve his Lightning Release chakra nature transformation."

Kitazawa suggested.

Lightning Release: Chidori involves the activation of Lightning Release, but it is limited to the hands.

The Fourth Raikage's Lightning Release Chakra Mode is a full-body activation.

"Besides that, we'll have him participate in Kai's training."

Kitazawa thought for a moment and added.

For a ninja, the so-called basics are nothing more than chakra reserves and physical strength.

"What are you going to do?"

Kakashi Hatake asked, puzzled.

"Help Sasuke improve his strength and see if he can awaken the three-tomoe Sharingan."

Kitazawa didn't hide anything, nor was there any need to.

After Sasuke Uchiha awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan, he no longer needed to hide it. Given his personality, Kakashi Hatake would definitely find out.

"...?"

Kakashi Hatake's lips twitched.

Do you want to listen to what you are saying?
You're only a few years old and you want Sasuke to awaken the three-tomoe Sharingan?
But thinking about it carefully, there really is a slight possibility.

Kakashi Hatake sensed something amiss.

He had always believed that his record of becoming a Jonin at the age of twelve would never be broken, but now it seems that it is inevitable that it will be broken.

After all, once the three-tomoe Sharingan is activated, one theoretically possesses the strength of a Jonin.

What's even more absurd is that besides Sasuke Uchiha, the genius class also includes Naruto Uzumaki and Yakumo Kurama, who are equally impressive.

In other words, his record will be broken by three people at once.

This reality is even more fantastical than Jiraiya's novels.

"Sasuke's Lightning Release has recently hit a bottleneck, so it's a good time to change his training methods."

Kakashi Hatake nodded and said.

"This is troublesome, Kakashi."

Kitazawa paused for a moment, then said, "Also, don't tell Sasuke about this, so as not to affect him."

"I see."

After Kakashi Hatake finished speaking, he walked towards Sasuke Uchiha.

Kitazawa then arrived at the playground where the physical training group led by Chen Baojun was located.

He didn't go over to disturb them, but stood on the sidelines and watched.

The students on the playground were divided into two groups.

More accurately, it was divided into Naruto Uzumaki, Rock Lee, and other students.

Naruto Uzumaki previously learned the Konoha-style swordsmanship, and now he has almost mastered it.

Bei Ze was initially worried about what to teach him, but Chen Baojun's arrival relieved his worries.

Both Naruto Uzumaki and Rock Lee are currently learning the Leaf Village Sudden Wind technique.

Leaf Strike, simply put, is three consecutive spinning kicks.

In the original work, Chen Baojun easily defeated Might Guy using Leaf Storm.

Therefore, it's not actually that easy to practice.

Kitazawa watched for a while, then went to the playground not far away.

This training ground is used for practicing throwing ninja tools, and it is densely packed with many fixed targets.

Hinata Hyuga is drawing her bow and nocking an arrow.

With her eyes wide open, she gently released her right hand, and the arrow flew out, hitting the bullseye precisely.

With the added advantage of her white eyes, it was incredibly easy for her to become an archer with perfect aim.

The most outrageous thing is that the distance between the white eyes is far enough.

In the original work, Hinata Hyuga could see as far as ten kilometers away.

With a sufficiently powerful bow, in his previous life, he could easily become the most terrifying sniper.

Besides Hinata Hyuga, Kitazawa also had Neji Hyuga practice archery whenever he had free time.

After all, the Chest of Bliss is so large that it's more than enough to craft two bows.

We'll see how many we can build eventually.

There's only one "悟" (enlightenment), so it's not easy to distinguish between them.

However, the Yin Release monsters in the ninja world are not limited to Satoru; you can still find similar artifact spirits if you search around.

As usual, Kitazawa observed the training of the genius class and then began to learn Wood Release: Great Forest Technique.

He estimated that he could learn it in at most half a month, and then he could confront Tsunade and pretend that he had synthesized the Wood Release.

Of course, there is another reason why it is so slow, besides the fact that Wood Release is difficult to learn.

He doesn't practice 24 hours a day; he spends a lot of time modifying the Eightfold Earth Curse Seal.

At the current pace, his Eightfold Earth Curse Seal should be completed next month.

As for the Yang Release Chakra Mode, due to its high difficulty and the delay caused by the Eightfold Earth Curse Seal, it is estimated that it will take another two months.

Half a month passed quickly, and November arrived in the blink of an eye.

Just like last month, the theory exam is on the 1st.

After having breakfast, Kitazawa headed to the ninja academy.

He and Iruka Umino were in charge of the theory exam for the genius class; Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kosuke Maruboshi wouldn't be involved.

Because they are the teachers of practical classes, while Iruka Umino is the teacher of theoretical classes.

As for Kitazawa, as the vice principal of the ninja academy and the head of the genius class, he was in charge of everything.

Why do ninjas need to learn theoretical knowledge?

Tayu sighed and asked, "Isn't it enough to just have the strength to defeat the enemy?"

"What a youthful question!"

Rock Lee gave a thumbs up and said, "I want to know too!"

Tayuya glanced at him subconsciously.

If it weren't for Lee Locke, she would have been at the bottom of the rankings in the last theory exam.

However, it is understandable that she did poorly on the theory exam, since she only studied for a month.

She couldn't understand why Rock Lee, after studying for two years, was still no match for her after studying for only a month.

"When you encounter an enemy weaker than yourself, you can crush them with your strength."

Nara Shikamaru yawned and said, "But when you encounter an enemy stronger than yourself, you have to rely on theory and intelligence."

"Then what is the purpose of learning the Will of Fire?"

Tayuya asked again.

"To become Hokage!"

Kiba Inuzuka clenched his fist and said, "Only by understanding the Will of Fire can one become Hokage."

"I am a ninja from Otogakure, and I have no desire to become Hokage."

Tayuya waved her hand dismissively.

"Isn't the Hidden Sound Village now part of the Hidden Leaf Village?"

Yamanaka Ino turned to look at her and asked.

"Konoha Village is Konoha Village, and Otogakure Village is Otogakure Village!"

Tayuya retorted.

Didn't you see the previous announcement?

Sakura Haruno said, "Lord Orochimaru has become a ninja of Konoha again, and he is also the head of the Science Club."

"I……"

Tayuya hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

She had obviously seen the announcement, but her stubbornness had become a habit.

As for Echo Village, she knew it would be difficult to go back, and she didn't want to go back now.

Konoha Village is much more fun than Otogakure Village, and it has all sorts of snacks that keep popping up everywhere.

"As long as I follow Lord Orochimaru, it's the same wherever I am."

Kaguya Kimimaro spoke calmly and indifferently.

"These things are too far off; let's think about today's theory exam instead."

Kiba Inuzuka shook his head and said.

"What's there to think about? Anyway, Shikamaru and Sakura will definitely be first and second place again."

Yamanaka Ino spoke in a dismissive tone.

"That being said, third place often determines whether someone is ultimately ranked first."

Kiba Inuzuka said with a serious expression.

The final ranking is based on a combination of theoretical and practical exams.

Especially after the implementation of the new practical exam method, as long as you rank third in the theoretical exam, you will most likely rank first in the final ranking.

Sasuke Uchiha proved this point in the last monthly exam.

In terms of completing the task, each of them theoretically has the potential to get a perfect score.

"...?"

Nara Shikamaru's lips twitched.

Are you implying that I won't get a perfect score on the practical exam?

Although he can't beat Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha, there's still a chance he can get a perfect score.

"I can also get first place!"

Sakura Haruno snorted softly and fantasized, "Then Sasuke and I will be tied for first place!"

"That's impossible."

Yamanaka Ino said without hesitation.

"Everything is possible!"

Sakura Haruno retorted sharply, "Aren't you also one of my defeated opponents?"

"That's all in the past!"

Yamanaka Ino said confidently, "It won't be long before you become my defeated opponent!"

"Did you attend Kitazawa-sensei's special training again?"

Nara Shikamaru raised an eyebrow and asked.

"Not bad!"

Ino Yamanaka declared emphatically, "Next time, I will definitely defeat Sakura!"

"I also received special training from Mr. Kosuke, so it's still uncertain who will win or lose!"

Although Sakura Haruno was not losing face verbally, she had already become cautious.

After all, Kitazawa gave her the impression of being omnipotent.

She secretly resolved to increase the intensity of her training after this monthly exam.

I can lose to anyone, but I can't lose to Yamanaka Ino.

nine in the morning.

Kitazawa walked into the classroom of the gifted class.

Yamanaka Ino and the others immediately stopped chatting and returned to their seats.

The theory exam had already been conducted many times, so Kitazawa didn't waste any more words and directly handed out the exam papers.

This month's exam only included the system mission for Kaguya Kimimaro, so he didn't participate in the actual exam.

Kitazawa sat in front of the podium, pondering his Eightfold Earth Curse Seal, which was just one step away from being completely transformed.

[Current Task: Modify the Earth's Curse Seal.]

[Quest Reward: Heavenly Curse Seal]

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

When the bell rang, three lines of text appeared before Kitazawa's eyes.

A flood of information rushed into my mind.

The Heavenly Curse Seal and the Earthly Curse Seal are the same type of curse seal, but they differ in their effects and difficulty.

It's clear from the original work that the Heavenly Curse Seal is somewhat stronger than the Earthly Curse Seal.

The cost is that the vaccination requirements are high and the success rate is extremely low. Only Uchiha Sasuke and Mitarashi Anko have the Heavenly Curse Seal.

Given Orochimaru's personality, he must have tried inoculating many geniuses with the Heavenly Curse Seal.

After all, the more holders of the Heavenly Curse Seal there are, the more mediums he has for resurrection.

Even so, only Uchiha Sasuke and Mitarashi Anko remained.

Kitazawa shook his head after receiving all the information.

No matter how much the Heavenly Curse Seal is modified, it is not suitable for widespread adoption.

You can try it on a few geniuses, but true geniuses don't really need the Heavenly Curse Seal; it's only useful in the early stages.

However, excessive use can affect the body, and if one's talent cannot be realized, it feels like a loss outweighs the gain.

The Earth Curse Seal could be promoted; by selecting some Chunin or Jonin who have already reached their limits, a Curse Seal unit could be formed.

"After you hand in your papers, you can go back. Remember to take the practical exam at 9:00 AM tomorrow. The group assignments will be announced then."

Kitazawa snapped out of his daze, stood up, and said.

"Goodbye, Kitazawa-sensei."

The students in the gifted class left one after another.

Kitazawa put away the book and headed towards his office.

But this time he didn't plan to review the papers himself, but instead handed them over to Iruka Umino.

He then headed towards the Hokage Building, because he had already learned the Wood Release: Great Forest Technique.

Hokage's office.

After receiving permission, Kitazawa pushed open the door and went inside.

"Kitazawa, what brings you here? Isn't today the theory exam for the gifted class?"

The one asking the question wasn't Tsunade, it was Shizune.

"The exam is over. This time, Iruka graded the theory exam."

Kitazawa replied.

"So what do you want from me?"

Tsunade stretched and said, "Shizune and I still have things to discuss."

"Just give me a minute."

Kitazawa walked up to them and stopped.

He glanced around before finally fixing his gaze on Tonton on the Hokage's desk.

"Senior Sister Jingyin, can I borrow Tuntun for a moment?"

Kitazawa reached out and placed Ton-Ton on the edge of the Hokage's desk.

"...?"

Tun Tun looked at him, completely bewildered.

"What are you going to do?"

Silent quickly reminded her, "You mustn't hurt it."

"Don't worry, nothing will happen."

After Kitazawa finished speaking, he immediately formed a hand seal.

His goal was simple: to demonstrate Wood Release to Tsunade and Shizune.

However, Wood Release: Wood Wall and Wood Release: Great Forest Technique are too noisy, so only Wood Release: Silent Killing Binding Technique is suitable.

He reached out, and a piece of wood appeared out of thin air and bound Tun Tun.

"Wood Release?!"

The usually nonchalant Tsunade was startled and immediately stood up.

"How do you know Wood Release?"

Shizune's eyes widened in shock, so much so that she forgot about Tonton.

"Didn't I tell you before? I'm trying to synthesize Wood Release."

Kitazawa said with a smile, "Just recently, I was lucky enough to succeed and then learned Wood Release ninjutsu."

Tsunade fell silent, a look of disbelief on her face.

Although Kitazawa had mentioned this a long time ago, she didn't take it seriously at all.

Now that he suddenly came to tell her that he had mastered Wood Release, she had the illusion that she was under a genjutsu.

"Can it really be synthesized into Wood Release?"

Shizune snapped out of her daze and exclaimed with a mixture of surprise and excitement, "This is something no one has ever done before!"

Since Hashirama Senju's death, Konoha has made several attempts to recreate Wood Release.

The Wood Release experiment barely produced a Yamato.

However, even Tobirama Senju and Hiruzen Sarutobi failed to synthesize Wood Release.

And most importantly, Kitazawa is strong enough.

Wood Release is just an ordinary bloodline limit in Yamato's hands; he himself is at most an elite Jonin.

But it's different in Kitazawa's hands; he has the ability to become Hokage.

When a Hokage possesses Wood Release, that is when Wood Release truly reappears in Konoha.

"You did very well."

Tsunade took a deep breath and calmed herself down.

The impact of the Wood Release ninja Yamato on her was nowhere near as great as that of Kitazawa.

After all, Yamato is man-made.

Kitazawa synthesized his own Wood Release, essentially becoming the original user of Wood Release once again.

From him onwards, his descendants may inherit the Wood Release technique.

This is one of the characteristics of bloodline limits.

Moreover, Kitazawa was her student.

This is practically a manifestation of Hashirama Senju's spirit, allowing Wood Release to reappear in the hands of Senju-affiliated ninjas.

"How many Wood Release ninjutsu have you learned so far?"

Tsunade thought for a moment and then asked.

"Three."

Kitazawa replied.

"You've already learned three, why are you only telling me now?"

Tsunade rolled her eyes at him and asked.

"Wasn't I thinking of giving you a surprise?"

Kitazawa made up a story, saying, "Besides, only by learning three Wood Release ninjutsu can I prove that I have truly mastered Wood Release."

"Don't tell anyone about this beforehand."

Tsunade pondered for a moment and said, "I'll reveal it after you've mastered most of the Wood Release techniques."

Wood Release is very important to Konoha, but it is not a good thing for other ninja villages.

They would absolutely not allow Konoha to produce another Hashirama Senju, and might even send someone to assassinate Kitazawa.

Although Kitazawa is very strong, being harassed every day is not a good thing.

"Ah."

Kitazawa nodded.

He thought so too.

Moreover, he has only learned three Wood Release ninjutsu so far, which is really not impressive.

Leaving aside Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands, one should at least learn Wood Release: Advent of the Tree World.

Hashirama Senju's most famous Wood Release ninjutsu is Wood Release: Advent of the World of Trees.

the reason is simple.

Wood Release techniques like Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands are something that no one but Madara Uchiha is worthy of seeing.

Of course, that's not to say that Wood Release: Advent of the Tree World isn't powerful.

The Forest of Death in Konoha Village is a wonder created by Wood Release: Advent of the World of Trees.

Its effect is to create a forest in an instant, and the caster controls all the attack and defense of the forest.

Yamato did not learn Wood Release: Advent of the Tree World.

In the original work, he knows Wood Release: Advent of the Sea of ​​Trees, which is similar to Wood Release: Advent of the Tree World, but on a much smaller scale.

Because he has too little chakra.

Kitazawa felt that he should be able to use his own chakra to perform Wood Release: Advent of the Tree World.

But Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands or similar techniques are probably impossible.

Compared to Hashirama Senju, his twelve chakra reserves were truly far too few.

"Silence, I'll leave these matters to you for now."

Tsunade stood up and said, "Kitazawa, come with me."

"where are we going?"

Kitazawa followed Tsunade out of the Hokage Building and couldn't help but ask.

"Go to the Senju clan's headquarters."

Tsunade looked at the Hokage Rock in the distance, her tone complicated, and said, "Some very important Wood Release ninjutsu are kept there."

Since returning to the village, she has been living in the house arranged for her by Hiruzen Sarutobi and has not returned to the Senju clan's residence.

Because when she sees those familiar houses and things, she is reminded of Rope Tree and the others.

In addition, with Kurenai Yuhi and Kitazawa also present, they gradually stopped returning to the Senju clan's territory.

Tsunade never expected that her long-awaited return to the Senju clan's base would be because of Wood Release.

This was a reason she never dreamed of.

Not long after, the two arrived at the Senju clan's encampment.

Tsunade silently walked to the front of a house.

She took out her key, opened the door, and went inside.

Tsunade looked around, a hint of reminiscence flashing in her eyes.

Kitazawa followed behind her without saying anything.

He understood Tsunade's emotions; at this moment, saying nothing was actually the best course of action.

"Go to the basement."

Tsunade withdrew her gaze and led Kitazawa to the basement. Upon entering the basement, Kitazawa discovered the sealing techniques on the surrounding walls.

He glanced at it and saw that it contained all sorts of sealing techniques; it was as if all the sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan had been engraved on it.

In other words, the entire basement was as strong as the Nine Lamas's prison.

It is obvious that this was the work of Mito Uzumaki.

"Here you will find all the Wood Release ninjutsu."

Tsunade stopped and looked at the bookshelf in front of her, saying, "You can learn from it all from now on."

"I will first learn Wood Release: Advent of the Tree World."

Kitazawa searched the bookshelf and picked up a ninjutsu scroll.

Can you learn it?

Tsunade paused for a moment, then said, "I asked Yamato, and he didn't learn Wood Release: Advent of a World of Trees."

"It should work. I'll know once I try it."

Kitazawa didn't make any absolute statements.

After all, the Wood Release that the system gave him was actually the Yamato version of Wood Release.

"Ah."

Tsunade said, somewhat lost in thought, "Wood Release: Advent of a World of Trees is my great-grandfather's famous Wood Release ninjutsu. I hope you can learn it."

"I try my best."

Kitazawa nodded and said.

[Current Task: Learn Wood Release: Advent of a World of Trees.]

[Mission Reward: Two Chakra Limit Cards.]

【Whether to accept? 】

Kitazawa was taken aback.

So generous?
Previous missions at most granted half a card's worth of chakra limit; this is the first time I've seen a mission grant two cards' worth of chakra limit.

But then I thought about it again. Learning Wood Release: Advent of a World of Trees only gives you two chakra, which is only so-so, not really generous.

After all, learning Wood Release: Advent of the Tree World is not an easy task.

Kitazawa preferred the system to directly reward him with Wood Release: Advent of the Tree World.

But there's nothing that can be done now, so we can only learn.

Even the Yamato version of Wood Release, if you have enough chakra, can unleash powerful Wood Release ninjutsu.

In the original work, when Yamato was possessed by Tobi, the White Zetsu, he used the Wood Release: Wood Human Technique.

In other words, theoretically, the only difference between Yamato's version of Wood Release and Senju Hashirama's version of Wood Release is chakra.

"Then you learn first."

Tsunade snapped out of her daze and said, "If you want to get other Wood Release ninjutsu, then come find me."

This basement is filled with sealing spells, and only she knows how to open it.

"Ah."

Kitazawa withdrew his Wood Release: Advent of the Tree World.

"It's noon, let's have lunch here today."

Tsunade turned and walked outside.

"Then I'll go buy groceries."

Kitazawa followed her back to the living room.

"can."

Tsunade glanced around and said, "I'll clean the living room."

This place has been uninhabited for a long time, so the coffee table, dining table, and other furniture are covered in dust.

"If you're going to the wet market, turn left when you exit."

Tsunade suddenly remembered something and reminded her.

"I understand, see you later."

Kitazawa said hello and then went out.

He stretched as he walked onto the quiet road.

Now that he has demonstrated Wood Release, his position in Konoha Village is as secure as a rock.

Even if he defectes, he might still have a chance to return safely, just like Orochimaru.

Of course, he wouldn't defect for no reason.

After all, everyone he knew was in Konoha Village, so he couldn't find a reason to defect.

Kitazawa went to a nearby market and bought a chicken.

Tsunade's favorite food is tender chicken.

After hesitating for a moment, he bought another bottle of wine.

Given Tsunade's alcohol tolerance, drinking a bottle wouldn't interfere with her work.

After making the purchase, Kitazawa returned to the Senju clan's residence.

He opened the door and found that the living room had been completely renovated.

Tsunade took off her tea-green coat and was sitting on the sofa resting without any regard for her image.

"So fast?"

Kitazawa glanced at her fair, delicate feet resting on the coffee table and asked.

"I used Shadow Clone Technique."

Tsunade suddenly sniffed the air, her spirits lifted, and asked, "You bought some alcohol?"

"You can smell that?"

Kitazawa asked with a look of surprise.

"No aroma of wine can escape my nose."

Tsunade said with great confidence.

"Wait until I've finished cooking before you drink."

Kitazawa turned and walked towards the kitchen.

Tsunade pursed her lips, shifted her rounded buttocks, brought her legs together slightly, and lay back on the sofa, resting her head on her pillow.

She closed her eyes, returned home, and with Kitazawa having mastered Wood Release, she felt completely relaxed.

After all, Konoha Village is now thriving.

If all the geniuses in the genius class grow up, Konoha Village might usher in its most prosperous moment.

Time passes slowly.

Since it was just the two of them eating, Kitazawa prepared one dish: tender chicken.

He took the bowl and chopsticks and left the kitchen.

"Fell asleep?"

Kitazawa put down his chopsticks and walked to the sofa.

He reached out and poked Tsunade's pretty face.

Tsunade opened her eyes and met his gaze.

She paused for a moment, then asked, "Is the food ready?"

Kitazawa nodded.

Upon hearing this, Tsunade sat up, her sleeveless top taut as it tilted downwards, the collar slightly open, revealing her fair skin to the air.

Kitazawa glanced subconsciously at the necklace she was wearing; it was the Heart of the Ocean he had given her.

Unfortunately, you can only see half of it; the other half is blocked and cannot be seen clearly.

"Still watching?"

Tsunade couldn't help but kick him, then stood up and walked towards the dining table.

"I bought a bottle of wine because you have to go to work this afternoon."

Kitazawa sat opposite her and took out a bottle of wine.

"One bottle?"

Tsunade said with some dissatisfaction, "It's neither good nor bad, it's not enjoyable to drink."

"So, are you still going to drink it?"

Kitazawa had anticipated her reaction and asked with a smile.

"Since you bought it, I definitely have to drink it!"

Tsunade snatched the sake bottle and gulped down two mouthfuls.

"Mind your image. You're the Hokage now, after all."

Kitazawa shook his head and said.

"Anyway, there are no outsiders here, why care so much?"

Tsunade put down the sake bottle, exhaled, and said with a smile, "Besides, you don't drink it."

"How can I drink when you're like this?"

Kitazawa refused to comment.

"Why can't I drink it? Give it to me!"

Tsunade glared at him angrily and said.

She reached out and handed over the wine jug.

"There was only one bottle to begin with. If I drink it, what will you drink?"

Kitazawa grabbed her hand and asked with a smile.

"Who told you not to buy another bottle?"

Tsunade rolled her eyes and said, "And you even look down on me!"

So the key point is the second half of the sentence?

Kitazawa's gaze fell on her red, tender lips.

Because she had just drunk alcohol, her lips had a more lustrous and sensual look.

"Nothing, let's eat."

Tsunade noticed his gaze, her heart skipped a beat, and she felt inexplicably guilty.

"Try the tender chicken today and see how it tastes."

Kitazawa handed her a pair of chopsticks and said.

Tsunade picked up a piece of chicken and put it in her mouth.

After chewing a few times, she said, "Not bad, it's almost as good as the tender chicken at an izakaya."

"How can it be so exaggerated?"

Kitazawa couldn't help but smile and said, "I'm very clear about my cooking skills."

"Your Wood Release is the one you mentioned before, made by combining Yang Release, Water Release, and Earth Release?"

Tsunade changed the subject and asked.

"Ah."

Kitazawa nodded and said.

"Then your Wood Release technique is far more powerful than Yamato's?"

Tsunade's eyes flickered, and she asked.

"I've seen Yamato's Wood Release; he's not as good as me."

Kitazawa said with a confident expression.

"Just as I expected."

Tsunade smiled. "From today onwards, Konoha Village will once again possess Wood Release."

"You're putting a lot of pressure on me."

Kitazawa blinked and said.

"Pressure is the source of motivation."

Tsunade's gaze fell on his handsome face. "And I believe you."

"Isn't it because you're eager to retire?"

Kitazawa asked jokingly.

"That's part of the reason."

After Tsunade admitted it, she complained, "You have no idea how tiring it is to be Hokage. You work seven days a week and don't even have time to rest."

"The Chinese New Year is just around the corner, then you can take a break for a while."

Kitazawa thought for a moment and then said.

"There's still a month left."

Tsunade sighed and said.

Suddenly, a thought struck her: December 21st, before the Lunar New Year, was Kitazawa's birthday.

When she celebrated her birthday, Kitazawa gave her a valuable necklace, so she should reciprocate.

But what should I give as a gift?
"A month goes by quickly, it'll be over in the blink of an eye."

Kitazawa smiled and said, "The current Konoha Village doesn't need you to worry about anything."

"That's true."

Tsunade picked up her wine glass, took a sip, and suddenly, as if remembering something, asked, "Have you ever heard of Sage Mode?"

"Of course I know that the cursed seal is a inferior version of Sage Mode."

Kitazawa raised an eyebrow and said, "It's a special mode from the three holy lands of spirit beasts, which allows the use of immortal techniques."

Sage Techniques, simply put, are ninjutsu used with Sage Chakra.

With the support of natural energy, its power far surpasses that of ordinary ninjutsu.

However, the prerequisite for using Sage Chakra is entering Sage Mode.

Learning Sage Mode doesn't sound difficult; it simply involves maintaining a one-to-one balance between natural energy, spiritual energy, and physical energy.

However, it requires extremely high talent to master.

In the original work, only a few people were able to learn Sage Mode, and even one of the male protagonists, Sasuke Uchiha, did not learn it.

Kitazawa estimated that he probably didn't have much talent.

After all, before he had the system, he was just an ordinary Chunin.

"good."

Tsunade nodded and said, "There is also a corresponding Sage Mode in Shikkotsu Forest. You can learn it once you learn Wood Release: Advent of a World of Trees."

"can."

Kitazawa agreed without hesitation.

No one would have a reason to refuse something like this.

Kitazawa waited a moment, then thought to himself, "Just as I expected."

Normally, this should trigger a system task related to Sage Mode, but it didn't.

In other words, he can't learn Sage Mode on his own.

But it's normal.

Kitazawa could only put pressure on the system and wait for the Sage Mode mission to be triggered.

In a sense, it's even better, so he doesn't waste time learning.

After all, learning the Sage Mode is quite painful; one wrong move and you'll be petrified.

I don't know what the side effects of Shikkotsu Forest's Sage Mode are.

Petrification and frogification are side effects that occur only when one practices Sage Mode at Mount Myōboku.

After the two finished lunch, they returned to the Hokage's office.

"Now that I'm full, I'm going to take a nap."

Tsunade said lazily.

"Speaking of which, I've learned Wood Release, aren't you going to give me a reward?"

Kitazawa looked at her and asked.

"what would you like?"

Tsunade sat on the sofa, looked at him, and asked.

"Does that mean I can have anything?"

Kitazawa walked up to her and met her gaze.

The Hokage's office fell silent. The two men stared at each other, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

"of course not."

Tsunade subconsciously looked away and said, "You can only take what Konoha has."

Kitazawa lowered his head and kissed her.

Tsunade's eyes widened in surprise; she hadn't expected him to be so bold.

Although she and Kitazawa had kissed several times, it was mostly by her initiative under unexpected circumstances.

"I've already received my reward. Good afternoon."

Kitazawa licked his lips, took a step back to avoid her kick, and then ran away at lightning speed.

Tsunade stared at his retreating figure, lost in a daze.

The entrance to the Hokage Building.

The secret passage in Kitazawa is really exciting.

But this time Tsunade didn't push him away in time, which means that the two of them got closer again.

Kitazawa smiled and went home.

With nothing much to do in the afternoon, he started watching Wood Release: Advent of the Tree World.

Although the ninjutsu scroll doesn't have a ranking, it's definitely an S-rank ninjutsu, and the learning requirements are very high.

Around 5 p.m., Umino Iruka came over.

He gave Kitazawa the rankings of the students' theoretical exams in the gifted class.

Judging from the rankings, it's about the same as the last monthly exam.

The top three are Nara Shikamaru, Haruno Sakura, and Uchiha Sasuke.

The one who made the most progress was Kaguya Kimimaro.

He has already reached nineteenth place, which truly impressed Kitazawa.

Jugo and Tayu didn't make much progress either, remaining in the bottom five.

The time came the next day.

Another practical exam for the gifted class.

After having breakfast, Kitazawa and Kurenai headed to the Ninja Academy.

They arrived last; Hiruzen Sarutobi, Kosuke Maruboshi, Chen Baojun, and Kakashi Hatake were already there and chatting together.

"You've come at just the right time."

Maruhoshi Kosuke looked at Kitazawa and said, "We discussed the students we'll be teaching for this month's exam."

"Kimimaro?"

Kitazawa explained, "This time I want to take Kimimaro on a mission."

"No."

Everyone shook their heads.

"Alright, let's group them according to the results of your discussion."

Kitazawa replied nonchalantly upon hearing this.

nine in the morning.

The gifted students stood in their usual lines.

"Before the practical exam, I will first announce the group assignments for the first eighteen students."

Kitazawa stepped forward and said.

Naruto Uzumaki, Ino Yamanaka, and the others showed anticipation on their faces.

Who their teammates and teachers are all related to their final ranking.

"I will lead the first team."

Kitazawa said calmly, "The team members are Kaguya Kimimaro, Yamanaka Ino, and Haruno Sakura."

His idea is simple.

Kaguya Kimimaro serves as the main attacker, Yamanaka Ino provides control, and Haruno Sakura is responsible for healing.

However, at the same time, the two of them also possess a certain level of combat ability, which can provide assistance to Kaguya Kimimaro.

However, their strength was ultimately inferior to Kaguya Kimimaro's, so it was difficult for them to steal his thunder.

All I can say is that Kitazawa tried every possible method to complete the mission.

"It's a pity, it would be perfect if Sakura weren't there!"

Yamanaka Ino gave a soft hum and said.

The teacher leading the group was Kitazawa, and she was very happy.

But with Sakura Haruno as my teammate, it wasn't so fun.

"Just don't hold me back."

Sakura Haruno glared at her and said.

"That's what I should be saying to you."

With her hands on her hips, Yamanaka Ino said, "I am no longer the person I used to be!"

"Your relationship is so good."

Rock Lee exclaimed, "It showed me the exhilarating passion of youth."

"Where's the good?"

Ino Yamanaka and Sakura Haruno asked in unison.

Hinata Hyuga felt envious as she looked at them.

She hasn't been able to join Kitazawa's team for the past two monthly exams; I wonder if it will be her turn next time.

"Quiet."

Kitazawa interrupted their argument and continued announcing the group assignments.

The gifted class now has six teachers, so one teacher leads one team.

Kurenai Yuhi is slightly weaker than Kurenai Yuhi.

Kitazawa thought for a moment and then handed Kurama Yakumo to her.

It just so happens that Kurama Yakumo's first teacher was Yuhi Kurenai, and the two were very familiar with each other.

Besides Yakumo Kurama, there are also Hinata Hyuga and Tenten.

This team could put up a fight even if they encountered two or three Jonin.

In addition, with the protection of the secret ANBU, nothing would happen even without Kitazawa.

Hiruzen Sarutobi specifically requested Naruto Uzumaki.

Chen Baojun took Rock Lee, but Kakashi Hatake and Kosuke Maruboshi didn't make any demands.

"That concludes the group assignments."

Kitazawa paused for a moment, then said, "You can go find your team leader now to do the mission."

"Three generations of grandfathers!"

Naruto Uzumaki excitedly went to find Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Uchiha Sasuke, Nara Shikamaru, and others followed closely behind.

"Iruka, the rest of the students are yours."

Kitazawa gave the instructions.

This arrangement can save time to the maximum extent, and the monthly exam can be completed in two or three days.

"Teacher Kitazawa!"

Yamanaka Ino jogged up to him.

"Come on, let's set off."

Kitazawa patted her head and led Kaguya Kimimaro and Sakura Haruno toward the main gate of Konoha Village.

　10,000 words, five chapters combined into one.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)