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

Chapter 365 Tsunade with a Broad Mind, Transcending the Dragon Vein (Five Chapters Combined)
December 20th, 9:00 AM, Ninja Academy.

"This semester has come to an end. Winter break begins tomorrow."

Kitazawa smiled and said, "Have fun, everyone."

The final rankings for this semester's final exams did not change significantly.

The only noteworthy point is that Uchiha Sasuke has returned to first place.

"Thank you, Kitazawa-sensei!"

The students in the gifted class said in unison, very excited.

Although they felt good about getting stronger through training, the nearly month-long winter break made them happy too.

"Disband!"

Kitazawa clapped his hands and said.

The students in the gifted class immediately scattered and ran towards the school gate.

"Teacher Kitazawa."

Hinata Hyuga walked up to him somewhat nervously.

Hinata, is there anything else?

Kitazawa looked at her and asked.

"Next week is my birthday, and I hope Kitazawa-sensei can come."

Hinata Hyuga took out an invitation, her face pleading, and said...

"I will come."

Kitazawa glanced at the invitation and then put it away.

"Thank you, Kitazawa-sensei."

Hinata Hyuga immediately smiled.

"Is there anything you'd like for your birthday?"

Kitazawa patted her head and asked.

"It's fine as long as Kitazawa-sensei can come."

Hinata Hyuga looked at him and said, "Father said that the improved Caged Bird has given the Hyuga clan a second life."

She doesn't actually know much about it.

However, since Hiashi Hyuga said so, it must be true.

"The name 'Improved Caged Bird' sounds a bit strange."

Kitazawa thought for a moment and said, "Go back and tell your father to change it to the Guardian Seal."

"Ah."

Hinata Hyuga nodded and said, "I'll go back and tell Father right now."

"See you tomorrow."

After watching Hinata Hyuga leave, Kitazawa headed to the Hokage Building.

He didn't seem to feel any reluctance.

Because apart from the week of the New Year holiday, Hinata Hyuga and the others would still come to the Ninja Academy to train as usual.

Kitazawa arrived at the Hokage's office and pushed open the door to go inside.

Why did you come so early today?

Tsunade glanced at the clock on the wall and asked casually.

"Final exams are over, and winter break has begun."

Kitazawa replied.

"I also want a month-long vacation."

Tsunade sighed upon hearing this.

"That's quite difficult."

Kitazawa walked up to her, leaned against the Hokage's desk, and said with a smile, "You can ask Shizune-senpai and see if she's willing."

"Do I still need to ask?"

Tsunade said with some dissatisfaction, "She was very reluctant to let me take half a day off."

"This can't be blamed on Senior Sister Jingyin."

Kitazawa glanced at the necklace at her neckline and said, "She has more work than you do."

In fact, most of the affairs of Konoha Village are handled by the Hokage's Secretariat.

Although there are quite a few secretaries for the Hokage, they are still extremely busy every day.

If Tsunade, the Hokage, were to disappear for another month, the Hokage Secretariat would probably be in an uproar.

"You called me just to talk about this?"

Knowing she was in the wrong, Tsunade changed the subject.

"Nothing much, just came over to chat with you."

Kitazawa grabbed her hand and asked, "How's your Yang Release chakra mode training going?"

"What do you say?"

Tsunade straightened her back and emphasized, "I am, after all, your teacher. I have long since mastered the mere Yang Release chakra mode!"

With her movements, the clothes trembled.

Kitazawa's eyes widened instinctively.

"What are you looking at again?"

Tsunade noticed his gaze and immediately frowned.

"Feel sorry."

Kitazawa said with a serious expression.

"Then you still watch?"

Tsunade asked irritably.

Kitazawa looked away, no longer glancing at that explosive figure.

He lowered his head and gently kneaded her soft, boneless hand.

Tsunade glared at him, but didn't pull her hand back.

"Next week is Hinata's birthday. Has the Hyuga clan invited you?"

Kitazawa's gaze shifted upwards, fixing on her fair, delicate arm.

"Have."

Tsunade licked her lips and said, "The Hyuga clan's sake is quite good; I'd like to go there."

Kitazawa's gaze fell on her slightly moist red lips.

“You helped them improve their caged birds, so they must also… umm.”

Tsunade was silenced halfway through her sentence.

She paused for a moment when she saw Kitazawa standing right in front of her, then took the initiative to go to meet him.

The sound of soft breathing filled the quiet Hokage's office.

Tsunade subconsciously brought her legs together slightly, feeling her body go weak.

A moment later, she came to her senses, her eyes still glazed over, and remembered that it was only nine o'clock in the morning.

"Okay, that's all for now. I still have work to do."

Tsunade took a breath and said.

Of course, her main fear was that someone would break in.

Kitazawa looked at her, bent down, and buried himself directly in her arms.

He had wanted to do this for a long time, and now his wish had finally come true.

Because they had just kissed, Tsunade's breathing was a bit rapid.

Kitazawa could clearly feel the undulating skin, warm and soft.

Unfortunately, he only enjoyed it for a short while before Tsunade pushed him away.

"Do you believe I'll kick you out?"

Tsunade clenched her fist and asked in a threatening tone.

"I'll come back at noon."

Kitazawa coughed lightly and said.

He ran away as soon as he finished speaking, afraid that she would actually kick him.

But I have to say, this was a worthwhile trade.

Most importantly, this is a great start.

Because Tsunade didn't refuse immediately, or as she said, kick him away.

Kitazawa returned to the Dark Side base.

He pushed open the door and saw Xiao Nan sitting on the sofa.

"When did you come back?"

Kitazawa walked to his desk and said casually.

The replacement of noble officials and the recruitment of talent in the Land of Rain cannot be accomplished overnight.

Xiao Nan has already gone back several times.

This time it won't last long, only three days.

"An hour ago."

Xiao Nan stood up and walked behind him.

She reached out and began to massage his shoulders.

"Thank you."

Kitazawa at this moment actually hated the design of the office chair.

Without a backrest, he could withstand the pressure.

However, it's just a thought; his relationship with Xiao Nan is probably not that far off yet.

But for some reason, Kitazawa felt that given her personality, she might just accept things passively.

"Did you encounter any problems?"

Kitazawa casually picked up the documents on his desk.

"No, it went smoothly."

Xiao Nan said in a cool tone.

She followed Kitazawa's advice and chose to use the ninja method, namely illusion.

In the Land of Rain, whenever there are disobedient nobles or officials, she simply uses illusion magic to make them obey her every word.

The reason for the long delay was that she wanted to recruit a group of ambitious talents.

After all, there isn't enough chakra to maintain it if you rely entirely on genjutsu.

"Ah."

Kitazawa responded and began looking at the documents.

Unfortunately, there were no documents from Itachi Uchiha.

It seems the trip to the dragon vein will have to be postponed for a while.

At noon, Kitazawa went to the Hokage's office again.

Upon seeing him, Tsunade immediately put down the documents in her hand, stood up, and stretched.

"I brought you lunch."

Kitazawa took out a spirit storage scroll and said, "I specially went to your favorite izakaya to get this."

"Is there any wine?"

Tsunade's eyes lit up, and she walked up to him.

"What? You want to take the afternoon off again?"

Kitazawa squatted down in front of the coffee table to put out the food, and when he turned his head, he saw her long legs encased in trousers.

"There's not much going on since it's almost Chinese New Year."

Tsunade plopped down, her plump, soft buttocks instantly deforming.

"So guess whether I bought you any alcohol?"

After Kitazawa set out the food, he asked with a smile.

I guess so.

Tsunade raised an eyebrow and said, "If you don't have it, go and buy it for me right now."

"You're the Hokage, how can you be so unreasonable?"

Kitazawa sat opposite her and asked.

"I'm already the Hokage, why should I talk about reason?"

Tsunade held out her hand and asked, "Where's the sake?"

"for you."

Kitazawa shook his head and gave her a bottle of wine.

"very good."

Tsunade's face immediately lit up with a bright smile. "I knew I hadn't misjudged you."

Where is Senior Sister Jingyin?

Kitazawa handed her another wine glass and asked.

"Her work isn't finished yet."

Tsunade poured herself a glass of wine and said, "If she were here, I certainly wouldn't drink."

"Too."

Kitazawa picked up his chopsticks and asked, "Going to the casino this afternoon?"

"They've already taken leave, where else could they go but to a casino?"

A glint of excitement flashed in Tsunade's eyes. "I'm going to win back what I lost last time!"

"Well, come on."

Kitazawa said indifferently.

"What's your attitude?"

Tsunade glared at him and asked, "You don't believe me?"

"I am your student, of course I trust you."

Kitazawa said with a serious expression.

"Fine, I'll let you off this time for the sake of this bottle of wine."

Tsunade downed her drink in one gulp, let out a long sigh, and said, "This wine is good."

"This is the most expensive sake in Konoha Village."

Kitazawa reminded him.

"He is indeed one of my good students."

Tsunade slightly raised her snow-white chin, poured a glass of wine, handed it to him, and said, "Here, let me feed you."

"How come you got drunk after just one drink?"

Kitazawa shook his head and said, "If I drink alcohol and then ask Senior Sister Jingyin for leave, she will definitely be suspicious."

"Oh yes."

Tsunade immediately drank the cup herself and said, "I'll treat you to a drink next time I have time."

The two of them finished their lunch quickly.

"What are you looking at me for?"

Tsunade blushed slightly and asked.

She had only drunk one pot of wine, so she was still quite conscious, though her cheeks had a faint blush.

Compared to usual, she exuded a more languid and charming aura.

"nothing."

Kitazawa smiled and said, "I'll go ask Senior Sister Shizune for leave."

Tsunade sat on the sofa and waited.

"Would you like to take a nap?"

Kitazawa reappeared, and seeing her with her eyes closed, he couldn't help but ask.

"Need not."

Tsunade stood up, suddenly brimming with fighting spirit. "I'm so excited right now, I'm ready to dominate the casino!"

Kitazawa twitched the corner of his mouth.

Don't you have any idea who was killed?
Night falls.

Nothing miraculous happened that afternoon.

Tsunade, unwilling to accept her crushing defeat, followed Kitazawa home.

A week goes by quickly.

December 27th is Hinata Hyuga's birthday.

Since it was a dinner party, Kitazawa didn't rush to the Hyuga clan's residence.

As in previous years, he arrived at the Ninja Academy.

As is customary, he pointed out the problems in the training of the genius students, and then found a place to practice Wood Release: Wood Splintering Technique.

As dusk fell, he arrived at the Hokage's office.

For Hinata Hyuga's birthday this year, the Hyuga clan did not hold a grand celebration, but rather a private family banquet.

The only guests were Tsunade and Kitazawa.

The reason lies in the improved version of the Caged Bird, which is now called the Guardian Sign.

Kitazawa, as the creator of ninjutsu, deserves the most direct credit.

Tsunade is the Hokage, and she supported this effort from behind the scenes. Although she didn't show her face, she still deserves credit.

"It's time to have dinner, Tsunade-sensei."

Kitazawa pushed open the door, but didn't go in. He stood at the doorway and called out.

"Let's go."

Tsunade stood up and came to him.

Her work was already finished.

"Ah."

Kitazawa nodded and casually closed the door.

Have you noticed the recent movements of the Land of Rain and Amegakure?

Tsunade suddenly thought of something and asked.

"You mean they sold rainwater to the Land of Wind?"

Kitazawa countered with a question.

He wasn't actually surprised that Tsunade knew about this.

After all, with such a commotion, any Konoha ninja who wasn't blind would have noticed it.

"Ah."

Tsunade nodded.

"Tsunade-sensei, are you worried about Hanzo?"

Kitazawa immediately realized what was happening.

Although Hanzo is dead, only a few people know this news.

"Hanzo was ambitious and powerful, and extremely dangerous, but he went into seclusion after the Second Shinobi World War."

Tsunade replied, "Selling rainwater is the only major thing he's done in recent years."

Kitazawa thought to himself that this was quite an accident.

But Tsunade was right too.

The fact that the Land of Rain and Amegakure had suddenly started selling rainwater was seen as very suspicious by Konoha.

"Your Anbu can take this opportunity to investigate Hanzo's current situation."

"Tsunade gave the order."

The Hidden Rain Village and the Land of Rain have always maintained a closed policy, and the spies sent by the Hidden Leaf Village have all lost contact.

In other words, Hanzo has been silent for twenty years.

Tsunade didn't think that someone with his personality would be so obedient and well-behaved.

After all, he was a powerful figure back in the day, and even the title of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha was bestowed upon him.

Selling rainwater involves many people, including sellers from the Land of Wind.

The Anbu can disguise themselves as sellers and infiltrate the Land of Rain and Amegakure.

"After the New Year, I will have the secret service investigate this matter."

Kitazawa thought for a moment and then said.

He felt he could take this opportunity to give Tsunade a basic understanding of the Akatsuki organization.

The two walked and talked, and soon arrived at the Hyuga clan's residence.

"Hokage-sama."

Hiashi Hyuga, who was waiting at the door, called out hurriedly.

"Teacher Kitazawa."

Hinata Hyuga and Hanabi Hyuga shouted in unison.

Neji Hyuga, however, was a step behind.

"Hiashi, it seems you don't need to worry about the future of the Hyuga clan anymore. Three geniuses have emerged all at once."

Tsunade glanced at them and said.

"You flatter me, Lord Hokage."

Hiashi Hyuga shook his head and said, "Hanabi is young, and we don't know how talented she is yet."

"If her sister is so talented, she certainly won't be too bad."

Tsunade said with a smile.

"Thank you, Hokage-sama!"

Hinata Hanabi answered frankly.

Hinata Hyuga, however, looked embarrassed upon hearing this.

"I'll have to trouble Kitazawa to teach her then."

Hiashi Hyuga looked at Kitazawa and said.

Of course, he was referring to the gifted class.

Although he did want Kitazawa to become Hinata Hanabi's mentor, it was clearly unlikely.

For Hiashi Hyuga, or rather many others, the students in the gifted program and regular students are completely different concepts.

The former are students in name only, and are not valuable.

The latter is the true successor and a candidate for Hokage of Konoha Village.

However, Hiashi Hyuga was relieved that Neji Hyuga and Hinata Hyuga had a high chance of becoming Kitazawa's formal students.

"I will."

Kitazawa patted Hinata Hanabi's head and said.

"Thank you, Kitazawa-sensei!"

Hinata Hanabi said with a big smile, "I will try my best to catch up with my older sister!"

"Lord Hokage, Kitazawa, please come in."

Hiashi Hyuga raised his hand and said.

Tsunade nodded, crossed the courtyard, and entered the living room.

The first thing you see is a huge dining table, covered with all kinds of dishes and wine.

Kitazawa was pulled into the living room by Hinata Hanabi.

Hinata Hyuga watched with a hint of envy.

Although her personality has changed somewhat, she still can't be as casual as Hinata Hanabi in front of so many people.

"Just the few of us?"

Tsunade asked, somewhat surprised.

She had thought that such a large table of food would have at least ten people, but she was surprised to find that there were only seven of them.

Besides her and Kitazawa, there's the Hyuga couple, as well as Hyuga Neji, Hyuga Hinata, and Hyuga Hanabi.

"Children's birthdays should not be celebrated with excessive extravagance."

Hiashi Hyuga said with a smile.

"There's already so much food wasted; I doubt we can finish it all in one meal."

Tsunade shook her head and said.

"That's not necessarily the case."

Kitazawa glanced at Hinata Hyuga and said.

Hinata Hyuga lowered her head and nervously poked at her fingers.

"Children need to eat more to grow taller."

Reminded by Kitazawa, Tsunade remembered that Hinata Hyuga had a huge appetite, enough to eat ten people in one.

"Then let's start now?"

Hiashi Hyuga looked at Tsunade and asked.

"I am a guest, so I will follow the host's lead."

Tsunade waved her hand and said.

"Everyone's here, let's eat now."

As Hiashi Hyuga spoke, he poured Tsunade a cup of sake, saying, "This is a fine sake from the Land of Lightning."

"I've had it before, and it's much spicier than the sake from Konoha Village."

After Tsunade finished speaking, she took a sip, nodded, and said, "It really does taste the same."

"As expected of the Hokage, he is very knowledgeable."

Hiashi Hyuga praised it.

The birthday dinner came to a close in a joyful atmosphere.

But Kitazawa suffered after the meal.

Because Tsunade drank too much, she could barely walk.

Left with no other choice, Kitazawa had to carry her back on his back.

But Tsunade, having drunk alcohol, was very restless, twisting and turning on his back.

The broad chest, the full thighs, and the mixed smell of alcohol made Kitazawa feel dizzy.

Unfortunately... oh no, thankfully Shizune took Tsunade away, and he was finally freed from his misery.

Once Hinata Hyuga's birthday has passed, it will be a new year.

Even though it was New Year's holiday, Kitazawa didn't have much free time, as Tsunade dragged him to the casino every day.

Even Kurenai Yuhi complained a bit, saying that she, as the official girlfriend, didn't take up as much time as Tsunade.

However, Tsunade was the Hokage, so she couldn't say anything.

In addition, Kitazawa would always make up for it generously at night, leaving her completely satisfied.

After the New Year holiday, Tsunade, Shizune, and the others returned to work, and the genius class also started their new semester.

February 2nd, Monday.

A training ground north of Konoha Village. Kitazawa is practicing the Corpse Bone Pulse: Dance of the Camellia, holding a bone sword.

A moment later, three lines of text appeared before his eyes.

[Current Mission: Master three Corpse Bone Pulse Ninjutsu.]

[Mission Reward: Ignores Corpse Bone Vein Bloodline Limit Disease.]

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

Upon seeing this, Kitazawa immediately stopped.

He casually plunged the bone knife into his left arm and picked up his clothes from the ground to put them on.

The Corpse Bone Pulse is good in every way, except for its useless clothes.

Actually, his pants were useless, but he couldn't possibly take them off to practice the Corpse Bone Pulse.

If he did that, he would become a prominent figure in Konoha the very next day.

However, he finally mastered three Shikotsumyaku ninjutsu and completed his system mission.

The Corpse Bone Pulse Ninjutsu is not very common in the original work; learning three of them is already considered a beginner's level.

In comparison, he didn't learn a single ice-style ninjutsu.

After changing his clothes, Kitazawa returned to the ANBU base.

The gifted class has been in session for more than half a month and will soon have its first monthly exam.

He needs to consider the group assignments and what tasks they should undertake.

Unfortunately, there has been no good news from Itachi Uchiha's side so far.

Otherwise, the Dragon Vein quest would be very suitable.

"Kitazawa".

Konan stood up and said, "Uchiha Itachi sent back top-secret information, which is on your desk."

Kitazawa's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

The previous intelligence reports didn't include the word "top secret," but now they do, so what happened is self-evident.

Kitazawa walked to his desk and took out the intelligence report on it.

The difference with top-secret intelligence is that its encryption method is known only to a few people, such as Kitazawa and Tsunade.

Kitazawa started watching it after he deciphered it.

As expected, it is related to the centipede. He has broken the seal on the dragon vein left by Minato Namikaze and may unseal the dragon vein at any time.

Kitazawa stroked his chin.

It would be too late to set off after the theory exam.

Fortunately, he was the vice principal of the ninja academy and had the authority to conduct practical tests ahead of schedule.

Besides, there's no difference between completing a task a week earlier or a week later.

As for who to take with him, needless to say, Naruto Uzumaki will definitely be going; if he doesn't go, Kitazawa's system mission won't be completed.

The other two students can be more flexible.

Kitazawa originally planned to bring Aburame Shino and Akimichi Choji directly, because they would encounter Aburame Shino and Akimichi Choji in their youth.

But then I thought about it again, and realized it wasn't necessary.

After all, these two pairs of fathers and sons see each other every day, so they don't need this kind of cross-time and space meeting to make up for the regret.

Moreover, after obtaining the power of the dragon vein, the centipede's strength became quite astonishing.

Shino Aburame can carry him, but Choji Akimichi is somewhat lacking in ability.

Kitazawa let out a soft "hmm".

How about we bring Kakashi Hatake along?
Theoretically speaking, his meeting with Minato Namikaze can be considered a dream come true, and he will also see his younger self.

After a moment's thought, Kitazawa decided to lead the mission together with Kakashi Hatake.

Judging from the original work, using two teams to deal with Centipede and his puppet army would not only be a waste, but would actually be insufficient in number.

But with him, Kakashi Hatake, and Minato Namikaze, there's no need to worry about the number of people.

"Xiao Nan, I'm going out tomorrow, you don't need to come with me."

Kitazawa put away the intelligence and said.

"Ah."

Konan nodded.

Just as Kitazawa was about to leave, he suddenly remembered something and walked up to her.

Xiao Nan stood there, looking at him with a cold expression.

“I’ll be away for about a month. You can go back to Xiao’s organization and do your own thing.”

Kitazawa thought for a moment and then said.

He didn't know how much time he would waste in Loulan after traveling back in time, so he chose a slightly longer timeframe.

"Thank you."

Xiao Nan immediately said.

Kitazawa's gaze fell on her pretty face.

He stretched out his hands and couldn't help but squeeze them.

Xiao Nan blinked, and her light purple eyeshadow trembled slightly.

"See you next time."

Kitazawa smiled, turned and left.

Today is Monday, and the students in the genius class are having a theory lesson. He didn't disturb them, but went directly to Kakashi Hatake's house.

"Kitazawa?"

Kakashi Hatake opened the door and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes when he saw Kitazawa.

Do you know Loulan?

Kitazawa asked.

“A long time ago, my teacher and I went to Loulan on a mission.”

Kakashi Hatake said instinctively.

But after he finished speaking, he frowned.

He suddenly realized that he couldn't remember what the specific mission was, only that he had been to Loulan.

Kakashi Hatake was startled.

What's the situation?
Logically speaking, given his memory, he shouldn't have forgotten this matter.

After all, Loulan is a very special place, and he doesn't go there often. He's only been there once, so there's no reason why he wouldn't have any impression of it.

Why are you suddenly asking about Loulan?

Kakashi Hatake snapped out of his daze and asked.

"There just happens to be a mission related to Loulan."

Kitazawa explained, "But I've never been to Loulan, so I wanted you to come with me."

"What about the classes in the gifted program?"

Kakashi Hatake was about to agree when he remembered the genius class and asked...

In the past, his mission came first, but now, the students in the gifted class come first.

"I plan to use this mission as a practical test for the gifted students."

Kitazawa replied.

"I see."

Kakashi Hatake nodded and then asked, "Then should we go during the first monthly exam?"

"The mission is quite urgent, we'll set off tomorrow."

Kitazawa replied.

"it is good."

Kakashi Hatake didn't ask any further questions and immediately agreed.

"This is an S-rank mission. Try to select three students with good abilities."

Kitazawa reminded him.

"Sasuke, Kimimaro, and Neji."

Kakashi Hatake pondered for a moment, then named three people.

"can."

Kitazawa thought for a moment and said, "I'll take Naruto, Shino, and Hinata."

These six people will be in virtually no danger dealing with the Centipede Puppet Army.

If the centipede were to gain control of the dragon vein's power, it would pose a significant threat.

However, if they coordinate well, they can put up a fight.

"Go and inform them today that they should meet at the entrance of Konoha Village at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."

Kitazawa added.

Kakashi Hatake nodded.

After finishing his business, Kitazawa turned and left.

Instead of going to the Ninja Academy, he went to the Hokage's office.

"clear."

Kitazawa stopped in front of the Hokage's office.

"Lord Kitazawa."

Haru, wearing an ANBU mask, immediately appeared.

"There's something I need you to do."

Kitazawa told her to inform Naruto and the others after school.

He didn't need to make a special trip; as the head of the secret service, he could just delegate tasks to them.

"Tsunade-sensei, you're slacking off again."

Kitazawa walked into the Hokage's office, looked at Tsunade lying on the sofa, and said with a smile.

“I have already finished my work, so this is not slacking off.”

Tsunade explained.

"Lift your foot up and make room for me."

Kitazawa patted her smooth instep and said.

"No respect for elders!"

Tsunade glared at him.

She lifted her leg, and after he sat down, she placed her fair, delicate foot on his thigh.

"What are you doing?"

Kitazawa glanced at her toes, which were painted with nail polish, and asked.

“Give me a massage.”

Tsunade shifted her position, finding a more comfortable spot, and said casually.

"You must have a really comfortable job as a teacher."

Kitazawa reached out, rolled up her trouser leg, and placed it on her calf.

"What do you want from me?"

Tsunade's lips curled slightly; she was in a good mood. She asked, "..."

"I'm going out tomorrow to take the students on a mission."

While massaging her calves, Kitazawa said, "I probably won't be back for about a month."

"so long?"

Tsunade's smile froze.

"perhaps."

Kitazawa explained, "It might not be a month; maybe he'll be back in half a month."

"With your abilities, what task could possibly take a month?"

Tsunade frowned slightly and asked.

"Go to the Land of Wind and capture a Jonin."

Kitazawa said, half-jokingly, "He's good at hiding, and we haven't found his location yet."

"You can send the secret service to find it."

Upon hearing this, Tsunade felt somewhat relieved and relaxed.

"Ah."

Kitazawa nodded.

He didn't mean to lie to Tsunade; it was just that it was difficult to explain.

When are you leaving tomorrow?

Tsunade thought for a moment and then asked.

"nine in the morning."

Kitazawa chuckled and asked, "Do you still want to give it to me?"

"Can't you?"

Tsunade asked back.

"No need."

Kitazawa refused, saying, "I'm not a child."

Tsunade pursed her lips upon hearing this.

She withdrew her foot, sat up, and looked at him.

Kitazawa was taken aback and met her gaze.

Just as he was about to speak, Tsunade straightened up and kissed him.

Kitazawa could feel the warm touch and her reluctance to part.

His heart warmed instantly.

After a long time, the lips parted.

"You go back first."

Tsunade, her cheeks slightly flushed and panting, spoke.

"Didn't you finish your work?"

Kitazawa stood up, took her hand, and said, "Let's go back together."

Tsunade paused for a moment, then nodded.

The time came the next day.

nine in the morning.

Kakashi Hatake arrived first.

Accompanying him were his three students: Uchiha Sasuke, Kaguya Kimimaro, and Hyuga Neji.

"Sasuke!"

A familiar voice sounded.

"...?"

Uchiha Sasuke's mouth twitched.

Wasn't their ninja team already full? How did Naruto Uzumaki suddenly appear?
Kakashi Hatake did not tell them the specifics of the mission.

Because he didn't know either, he only knew that he was going to Loulan.

He simply didn't tell Uchiha Sasuke and the others, and waited for Kitazawa to arrive so he could tell them.

"How did you come?"

Uchiha Sasuke asked.

"I'll go to Loulan with you!"

Naruto Uzumaki said with a big smile.

Qing told him about these tasks.

"Loulan?"

Uchiha Sasuke subconsciously looked at Hatake Kakashi.

"It is indeed a trip to Loulan."

Kakashi Hatake explained, "When Kitazawa arrives, he will tell us about the details of this mission."

"Is Kitazawa-sensei going too?"

Hyuga Neji was surprised.

"This is a joint mission between the two teams."

Kakashi Hatake replied, "And Hinata and Shino."

"Neji, why didn't Hinata come with you?"

Sasuke Uchiha noticed the blind spot and couldn't help but ask.

"I do not know."

Hyuga Neji paused for a moment, then said, "Hinata didn't tell me, nor did she contact me."

"She went to see Mr. Kitazawa, she'll be here soon."

Aburame Shino suddenly said.

"Shino, when did you get here?"

Naruto scratched his head and asked in confusion.

"It just arrived."

Shino Aburame adjusted her glasses and said.

"You walk so quietly, I didn't even notice!"

Naruto Uzumaki said with a look of surprise.

"I've discovered that, which means your strength is not enough."

Sasuke Uchiha glanced at him and said in a calm tone.

"As expected of Sasuke!"

Naruto Uzumaki gave a thumbs up and said, "My youth still needs to be worked on!"

"..."

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

"Teacher Kitazawa!"

Naruto Uzumaki spotted Kitazawa not far away and quickly called out.

"You always have so much energy."

Kitazawa stepped forward and said with a smile.

Behind him followed Hinata Hyuga.

"Because this is youth!"

Naruto Uzumaki said, his teeth flashing.

"Alright, let's go."

Kitazawa shook his head and said.

"Teacher Kitazawa."

Sasuke Uchiha asked, "Who is our mission target?"

"A Jonin from Sunagakure."

Kitazawa replied.

"only one?"

Sasuke Uchiha looked surprised.

The same applies to Neji Hyuga, Kimimaro Kaguya, and others.

One Jonin, and eight of them went. What heinous crime did this Jonin commit?
"He is quite strong; you'll understand once you see him."

Kitazawa coughed lightly and reminded everyone, "Let's quicken our pace and try to reach the Land of Wind before dark."

"Yes, Kitazawa-sensei."

Uchiha Sasuke and the others said in unison.

Kakashi Hatake did not speak.

He kept thinking about what mission he had undertaken in Loulan when he was a teenager, and why he had no recollection of it at all.

Time passes slowly.

As dusk fell, they arrived at the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Wind.

After resting for a night, they continued their journey and officially entered the Land of Wind.

The vegetation on the ground dwindled, eventually turning into endless yellow sand.

Although Uchiha Sasuke and the others were young, this was not their first time entering the desert.

It's like Naruto Uzumaki even witnessed the great battle between Hiruzen Sarutobi and Rasa in the desert.

This is also the benefit of doing tasks in advance, allowing them to adapt before they even graduate.

"There's an oasis!"

Naruto Uzumaki suddenly said excitedly.

"You can rest here for a while. I'll go and confirm the location of our mission target."

Kitazawa stopped and said.

"Do you need my help?"

Kakashi Hatake asked.

"Need not."

Kitazawa shook his head and turned to walk into the desert.

Kakashi Hatake couldn't help but feel something was off.

If you're looking for someone, shouldn't you bring Hinata Hyuga and Neji Hyuga along?
But he didn't ask any more questions.

After walking a distance, Kitazawa activated his Byakugan.

The dragon vein is nearby, but he can't take Kakashi Hatake and the others there right now.

It would be extremely awkward if the centipede were captured before it could break the seal on the dragon vein.

He had to make sure they arrived at the perfect time.

Kitazawa raised an eyebrow.

He saw a dragon-shaped chakra coiled underground.

how to say?

Kitazawa had seen Yagura's perfect Tailed Beast form, the Three-Tails.

He felt that the dragon-shaped chakra was not much inferior to that of the Three-Tails.

Although it sounds exaggerated, it is also quite reasonable.

How could one travel through time without sufficient chakra?
However, the more chakra a dragon vein has, the higher its value.

If Kitazawa obtains the Dragon Vein, he might be qualified to use Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands.

Although he neither possessed Sage Mode nor mastered Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands, being qualified is better than not being qualified at all.

Kitazawa glanced at him for a moment, then started looking for Uchiha Itachi.

He quickly found his location.

Kitazawa immediately used the Leaf Village Body Flicker Technique and rushed over at an extremely fast speed.

A moment later, a cluster of ruins hidden in the desert came into his view.

This is the ruins of Loulan.

But Loulan was not destroyed; they have now become a tribe living in the desert.

In the original work, Naruto Uzumaki completed his mission, returned to the present timeline, and even met Sara, the daughter of Queen of Loulan.

The girl showed Naruto Uzumaki Sara's keepsake, a shuriken.

And this shuriken was the one that Naruto Uzumaki left for Sara.

Bei Ze's gaze fell on the center of the Loulan ruins.

The dragon vein seal left by Minato Namikaze is located here.

Centipede was also nearby at this time.

However, he hasn't started taking action yet.

Kitazawa immediately slipped into the past.

Uchiha Itachi, who was monitoring the Centipede, suddenly focused his gaze and subconsciously turned his head.

"it's me."

Kitazawa lowered his voice and said.

"Lord Kitazawa."

Uchiha Itachi immediately lowered his guard and hurriedly greeted him.

"What's going on with him?"

Kitazawa glanced at the centipede studying the dragon vein seal and asked.

"He's been there for two hours."

"Itachi Uchiha replied."

"Then let's wait."

Kitazawa nodded and said.

Two hours later, the centipede finally made a move.

He set up a spell around the dragon vein seal.

"You watch him, I'll go get someone."

Seeing this, Kitazawa turned around and went back to the oasis he had been in before.

"Teacher Kitazawa!"

Naruto Uzumaki saw him and quickly called out.

"I've found the mission objective. Follow me."

Kitazawa nodded and said.

Kakashi Hatake and the others quickly followed him.

Halfway there, the ground suddenly shook violently, and streams of purple chakra shot into the sky, a truly spectacular sight.

"What's happening here?"

Naruto asked, puzzled.

Kitazawa didn't answer, but simply sped up.

Soon, he saw the centipede.

The centipede has drawn the power of the dragon vein, and the eye-shaped seal, the one left by Minato Namikaze, is crumbling.

This purple chakra comes from the leaking power of the dragon vein.

After the dragon vein seal completely disappeared, endless chakra erupted like a volcano, surging outwards wildly.

Centered on the centipede, space became distorted.

"Come in!"

Kitazawa said without hesitation.

　This is a five-in-one chapter, 10,000 words. The extra chapter on the 1st of next month is about the original timeline's young Sasuke traveling back in time; it's about 6,000 words long, but it's still a bit rushed. If the feedback is good, I can add a sequel to the extra chapter the month after next. Also, this plot won't be included in the main story; the Boruto plot basically won't be involved in the main story anyway, at most fighting two Otsutsuki. Again, please remember to click on the extra chapter before voting for your monthly tickets. Finally, it's the end of the month, so please vote for your monthly tickets!
　　
　
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