Naruto: Nawaki was already dead, how could you bring him back to life?

Under Chiba's influence, Kosuke destroyed all the extra scrolls he had on him and followed Chiba to the designated location for the qualification test. There were no further incidents along the way.

"Hiss, congratulations on passing the test, Chiba-kun. I personally look forward to your brilliant performance in the future."

At the finish line, after taking the scroll from Chiba, Orochimaru said with a smile.

The third round of the Chunin Exams is the most important part of the entire exam. It will be a 1v1 elimination tournament, and dignitaries and celebrities from various countries will come to watch.

However, that's a month from now. Right now, Chiba just wants to go home quickly, take a shower, and then sleep forever!

Chapter 51: Apprenticeship to Tsunade, but Rejected.

Konoha, Mitomon Mansion.

"Father, why did you call me here in such a hurry? Is there something you need?"

Looking at Mitokado Homura, who was sitting in the main seat with a serious expression, Mitokado Tsuki asked, somewhat puzzled.

"That commoner named Chiba is not simple."

Mitomon Yan said, "You handled the matter poorly last time. Now go find them, apologize to them, and say that the previous five million taels is your compensation."

Upon hearing this, Mito Monzuki refused without hesitation: "Father, you want me to apologize to that nobody? Impossible, I won't go!"

"No more being willful, Yue!"

Mitokado Homura said in a deep voice, "Even the Third Hokage praised him highly. He is not an unknown nobody, but a hidden dragon. Given time, he may become a great figure like our teacher!"

Mitokado Homura's success today is not only due to his strength, but also to his exceptional vision and wisdom.

"Are you kidding me?"

Mitomon Tsuki looked astonished, her voice suddenly rising eight octaves: "A petty thief who loves to take advantage of others, you say he can rival the Second Hokage?!"

“I’m not joking with you, this is an order, Moon.”

Mitomon Yan said firmly, "Go apologize to Chiba now. I don't care what methods you use, you must make him have a good impression of you and our Mitomon family!"

"...I understand, Father."

Seeing her father's stern expression, Mito Mongetsu knew there was no room for negotiation, so she could only grit her teeth and agree.

……

Chiba family.

Chiba sat cross-legged on his small bed, his hands clasped together in a strange posture, constantly circulating his chakra within his body.

"Ouch, this 'Living Puppet Blood Refinement' is inhuman! It hurts like hell!"

Chiba grimaced in pain, his facial features contorted in agony.

Since the end of the assessment, Chiba has tried tempering his body several times. To be honest, this secret technique is really amazing, and the body-tempering effect is outstanding, but it also really hurts.

During the training, Chiba felt as if a fire was burning inside his body, scorching every inch of his meridians and flesh. It was incredibly painful, and he didn't know how Scorpion had managed to endure it.

"Damn it, some people live like the protagonists in a wish-fulfillment novel, while others live like the protagonists in Yu Hua's novels."

"Why should I, a protagonist with a system, have to suffer like this?!"

Although he was grumbling, Chiba knew in his heart that if he wanted to live better in this world, he couldn't just rely on the system; he also had to work hard himself.

"Chiba, are you home?"

Just then, Tsunade's voice came from outside the door.

"Lady Tsunade, what brings you here?"

Chiba quickly sat up in bed, adjusted his chakra, and hurriedly opened the door for Tsunade.

"What are you doing in the house, dawdling like that?"

Tsunade entered the house with ease, as if she were back in her own home. She plopped down on the sofa and said casually, "Nothing much, I just happened to be passing by and thought I'd drop by."

Actually, Tsunade came to see Chiba specifically after finishing her work, wanting to see if Chiba was injured and if she missed her...

But Tsunade couldn't bring herself to say such mushy things; she would just observe with her eyes!

"You've come at the perfect time, Lady Tsunade."

Chiba poured Tsunade a cup of tea and asked expectantly, "May I become your apprentice?"

Among the Legendary Sannin, Tsunade was the one with the best relationship with Chiba, so Chiba's first choice was Tsunade.

"Can't!"

Tsunade's pretty face darkened, and she said irritably, "I have no intention of taking on any disciples. You'd better find someone else!"

It's all that bastard Nawaki's fault! She and Chiba are practically like siblings now. If they become master and disciple too, what will happen?!

Chiba: "???"

If he remembered correctly, it was Tsunade who took the initiative to express her desire to take him as her disciple. How come she has changed her mind now?!

"Women are indeed fickle; I must never date someone like this in the future!" Chiba thought to herself.

"If you want to find someone to guide your training, I suggest you go find that guy Jiraiya. He just returned to the village a couple of days ago."

Seeing that Chiba seemed a little disappointed, Tsunade suggested, "Although Jiraiya is unreliable, his ability to train disciples is undeniable. He is very good at guiding people in their training."

Chiba nodded, thinking to himself that it was true. Half of the disciples he had trained were Kage-level, and another was Six Paths-level. Looking at the Hokage, only Jiraiya had such an honor.

dong dong dong.

Just as the two were talking, there was another knock on the door. Chiba opened the door and found that the person who came in was Mito Monzuki.

"you……"

"Stinky woman?!"

"Tomboy!!"

Before Chiba could speak, Tsunade behind him suddenly stood up, and Mito Mongetsu ignored him. The two women stared at each other and started hurling insults at each other from a distance.

"It's been so long, and you haven't improved at all. Tsk, just like your life, which is so ordinary."

Tsunade glanced at Mito Mototsuki's flat chest and was the first to question it.

"Oh, you've really grown up, just like your temper. What good is it? Does anyone even notice you?" Mito Mongetsu retorted.

Chiba, sandwiched between the two, was dumbfounded. He never expected that two such beautiful girls could be so sarcastic and tactful.

"Dead Moon!"

"Tsunade!"

Seeing the two who were briefly at peace and trying to kill each other with their eyes, Chiba tentatively asked, "Um, Lady Tsunade, you... know each other?"

Tsunade's face was gloomy, and she didn't speak, her gaze shifting back and forth between Chiba and Mito Mongetsu's faces.

With just one glance from Tsunade, Mito Mongetsu, relying solely on her woman's intuition and her understanding of her nemesis, instantly guessed the relationship between Tsunade and Chiba.

"This tomboy actually fell for a little brat who doesn't even have a surname?!"

Shocked, Mito Mongetsu's eyes instantly brightened.

She had come to see Chiba simply to carry out her father's orders.

Even without Mitokado Homura's request, she would still do everything she could to win Chiba's favor; she wanted to drive Tsunade, that tomboy, crazy!

"Of course we know each other, little brother Chiba. We were classmates back then."

Mitomon Tsuki smiled and said, "Tsunade, she's been the same since she was a child. No one has ever tasted her red lips, and she can kill a young man with one punch. She's very innocent."

"You wretched woman, do you want to die?!" Tsunade instantly flew into a rage, her golden twin tails sticking up in anger.

"Lady Tsunade, please calm down, please calm down~~"

Chiba quickly grabbed Tsunade from above, furrowing his brow as he looked at Mitomon Tsukishiro, concerned about his newly purchased furniture.

"What brings you here? If it's not urgent, please leave, okay?"

Chiba didn't know what the story between the two was, but he was undoubtedly biased towards Tsunade; he was the kind of person who always prioritized family over reason.

"They're fine, but they heard you almost died during the Chunin Exams a few days ago and were worried you might be injured, so they brought some supplements to check on you."

Mitomon Tsuki raised the object she was carrying, and after speaking in a pitiful manner, she subtly gave Tsunade a provocative look.

"That wretched woman...!"

Tsunade gritted her teeth in anger. These were all her words, but she was too embarrassed to say them out loud!

"Chiba, I'm not having lunch at your house... You bitch, come out with me!"

"Hey, you tomboy, why are you pulling on my clothes? Let go of me, this is my new clothes!"

"Come on, aren't you so cocky? Let's fight one-on-one!"

"Who wants to fight you one-on-one? Let me go right now! Men and women shouldn't touch each other!"

Watching the two figures walk away, pulling and tugging at each other, Chiba stood at the door for a long time, her head buzzing.

"...What just happened? Women are terrifying. Nawaki is much better."

After a long pause, Chiba sorted out his thoughts, and a solemn expression appeared on his face.

"Mitomon Tsuki's visit to curry favor is probably at the behest of Mitomon Homura, which means I've already caught the attention of Konoha's higher-ups!"

Thinking about this, Chiba couldn't sit still any longer. If a one-eyed bandage-covered man invited him to join Root, would he refuse or die?

"No, I have to go find Jiraiya-sama right away!"

Chiba stepped out the door, his blood boiling with excitement. A gust of cold wind blew by, and he suddenly remembered that Tsunade hadn't told him where to find Jiraiya!

However, after recalling the locations where Jiraiya appeared in the anime, Chiba immediately revealed a confident smile.

"I'm here, Jiraiya!"

……

Outside a hot spring in Konoha.

A man with a full head of white hair wandered around furtively. Despite his tall and imposing physique, he wore a lewd smile that seemed incongruous with his size.

"Hehe, this wall is so white, and there are these two bath sponges, I really want to try them out..."

"Jiraiya-sama!"