It's normal to get a kaleidoscope as a first deposit of six yuan, right?

Hearing the system's explanation, Zhi Xue nodded. As for the dragon vein chakra, she had no idea for the time being, but if it would affect her future prospects, she wouldn't mind cleaning up the surrounding area.

After completely destroying the stove, Zhixue returned to her folding chair and began her life of slacking off.

In general, the old village chief handles most things, and people only consult him for advice on major business matters.

Half an hour later, Zhi Xue, who was looking at the comic book, finally heard the system's voice.

Ding! Daily slacking-off task completed (30/30). Reward: Ninjutsu: Water Release: Heaven's Cry. (Can unleash a water-style attack like a thousand shoals from the mouth, requiring no hand seals, extremely fast and possessing a certain taunting ability, but not recommended for pretty girls.) Secret Scroll (Chakra): Restores 25% of maximum chakra upon use, with no upper limit.

Emmm...

Zhi Xue stared at the reward in deep thought. Was this thing invented by that evil white-haired member of the Senju clan? As for the Secret Scroll: Chakra, it didn't seem to be of much use.

Zhi Xue threw the two items into the warehouse to gather dust, and then picked up the comics and milk tea next to her to start her slacking-off life.

I'm doing three jobs by myself, can't I enjoy myself in my free time?

While Zhixue was still slacking off, little did she know that Gaara, who had come from Sunagakure, had already arrived at the school gate.

Yashamaru, holding Gaara's little hand, arrived here under the escort of the Sand Ninja. He was somewhat surprised to see the bright white academy building that seemed out of place with its surroundings and the four large characters "Western Desert Academy" carved on the stone tablet.

Is this really the Land of Wind?

Chapter 158, Shukaku the One-Tailed Beast

"Main body, may I go in now?"

"Wait, don't come in yet! I'm not ready."

"Hey, we're all one person, what are you afraid of, main body? Come on, let me see!" The shadow clone curiously pushed open the bathtub door, and was then swept away by a wave of water.

Shadow Clone: ​​!!!

Ten minutes later, Zhi Xue, still slightly damp, stood in the bathroom wearing a bath towel, while her shadow clone was drying her long, glossy black hair with a towel.

Looking at the original body, which was wrapped in a bare bath towel and had fair and delicate skin like a baby, the shadow clone sighed.

Even in this windy and sandy place, its skin is still as delicate and soft as ever, and it feels especially comfortable to hug. Of course, it would be even better if it could be more still when it sleeps at night.

"I never expected that I would accidentally break the rooftop water tank while playing Water Release: Heaven's Cry. Damn it." Zhi Xue puffed out her cheeks and combed her long hair in front of the mirror.

The water supply here is already limited, and now they need to fix it. It's such a hassle, and my stomach isn't feeling too well today either. (Annoyed)

Seeing that the original body seemed unhappy, the shadow clone tugged at her cheek from behind.

"Don't be so upset, Zhixue-chan. If you sulk like this, you'll have nightmares about being eaten by the Big Bad Wolf tonight."

"Then I'll go eat the big bad wolf!"

Shadow Clone: ​​...

"Ah, I remember now. It's so good that shadow clones don't have to experience periods. By the way, you usually stay at the forest farm, right? What happened this time?" Looking at the shadow clone's relaxed appearance, Zhixue reached out and rubbed her lower abdomen as she spoke.

"Can't you come and see my lovely real body if there's nothing wrong? But if I had to say something, there is. It seems that a few White Zetsu have infiltrated the forest, but I've dealt with them."

"White Zetsu?" Zhi Xue raised an eyebrow upon hearing this term. It seemed Obito hadn't given up yet. But there was no rush. She could solve the problem by making a few puppets as guards in a few days. With her "Advanced Puppet Making Technology Knowledge," she had the ability to do so.

After tidying herself up and getting dressed, Zhi Xue returned to her office at Ximo Academy, where she saw a teacher anxiously waiting with a report in hand.

"Why are you in such a panic? What happened?" Zhixue asked, looking at her teacher's anxious expression.

After seeing Zhixue return, the teacher told her that Gaara had settled in the school dormitory. Because the child was too withdrawn, he almost got into a fight with the other children. However, since he was the Kazekage's child, they did not dare to make a decision on their own.

"Ah, that is indeed a problem. Take me there to take a look," Zhixue said after thinking for a while.

Given Gaara's current situation, it's definitely not suitable for him to integrate with other immature kids. It's a pity that his uncle Yashamaru has already returned to the Land of Wind, and it's really not good for him to be alone in this unfamiliar environment.

Ximo Academy is a spacious private academy built by Zhi Xue using Earth Release and Wood Release techniques. Its main color scheme is white, and it specializes in academic subjects and the landscaping industry. It is located in the poorest southern desert region of the Land of Wind. (Incidentally, Zhi Xue herself doesn't really understand the material taught; the teachers and textbooks are all systematically compiled.)

The reason why the snow stopped and the mountain was blasted open to build a road was that it opened up the travel between the north and south regions, which promoted the rise of local commerce. It was also because the greening course attracted the interest of many residents from all over the Land of Wind. Because it was not very convenient to travel, two dormitory buildings were built.

Despite the academy's impressive appearance, Zhi Xue herself disliked the fiercely competitive environment of her previous life, so the teaching methods she used were still those of a ninja academy.

Classes start at 8 a.m. and end at 11 a.m., with lunch breaks and a full afternoon rest period that lasts until 2 p.m. before classes resume. Then, after just two hours, the wonderful time of school ending is over again.

Because of the strong resistance from Sunagakure, there is no ninja education here, but Shiyuki also feels that it is unnecessary.

Upon arriving outside the dormitory building, Zhixue finally saw Gaara sitting on the steps at the entrance.

Those dark circles under their eyes are quite easy to spot.

Gaara seemed to hear Shisue's voice, but he only looked up once and then did not respond.

He's just a monster hated by everyone; even if he answers other people's questions, he'll probably be laughed at.

Seeing Gaara's dejected state, Zhixue took his hand and led him to the office, while also beating up the classmate who had mocked his dark circles.

He's already having a hard time, and you're still mocking him? It's a good thing Yashamaru isn't dead yet, otherwise those brats probably wouldn't even be able to see the moon tonight.

After leading Gaara to a chair in the office, Zhixue took a sip of the hot tea on the table and asked, "Are you troubled by the monster inside you?"

Upon hearing Zhixue's question, Gaara suddenly looked in Zhixue's direction, his pupils dilating in shock.

How did this woman know he had a monster inside him? Did she dislike him just like everyone else?

As Gaara looked at Shiki, Shiki put down her teacup and then opened her bewitching three-tomoe eyes to meet Gaara's gaze.

Heh, Shukaku, you may indeed be a terrifying monster in the Land of Wind, but on my turf, you're a different story.

In Gaara's spiritual world, Shukaku stood alone on a sandy field, surrounded by chains-like runes covering his body.

Zhi Xue had just entered when she heard the raccoon's noisy voice.

"Hey kid, you smell like a stinky fox. You wouldn't happen to be Konoha's Jinchūriki, would you? I never thought Konoha would stoop so low as to seal a Tailed Beast into a kid. This is utterly ridiculous!"

Hearing the commotion around her, Zhixue drew her Kusanagi sword and pointed it at the tanuki. No wonder Gaara suffers from insomnia every day; how can he sleep with such a loudmouth in his heart all the time? In comparison, the scumbag fox in her heart who always eats until he's a ball is much better.

"You must be Shukaku, right? I can't control what you do in other places, but you'd better keep quiet in my academy, or I won't be so polite to you!"

"Oh, kid, you've got quite the big mouth. But did that stinky fox tell you the name Shukaku? It's really quite a sight to see a Tailed Beast like you gathered with humans. As expected, the position of the leader of these nine Tailed Beasts should belong to me, Lord Shukaku!"

Seeing that Shouhe was still entertaining himself and didn't care about her, Zhixue's forehead creased with a frown.

This raccoon is so naughty, it needs a good scolding...

Chapter 159, Don't underestimate the power of the tailed beasts!

"Don't underestimate the power of the Tailed Beasts, brat!"

Within Gaara's seal, Shukaku, still within the seal, roared as he watched Shiki run towards him with her sword drawn. He then unleashed a sandstorm that swept towards Shiki.

Gripping the Kusanagi Sword tightly with both hands, Shiyu gathered her chakra, and a layer of reddish-white flames scorched the sharp blade. With a slash of sword light, the flying sand blowing in front of her was easily cut in two.

Seeing Shiyuki wielding his sword and slashing at him, Shukaku also spewed out a huge whirlwind from its mouth.

"Wind Style: Air Training Bullet!"

In the world of Naruto, Wind Release is countered by Fire Release, and this remains true today.

Facing the nearly two-meter-long Reiku Bullet, Zhixue formed a hand seal and unleashed the Fire Dragon Flame Bullet, swallowing the Reiku Bullet whole. The Bullet then slammed into Shukaku's massive, mountain-like body, igniting a raging inferno.

Feeling the burning sensation on his body, Shukaku's old face twitched. Then, somewhat annoyed, he slammed his hands on the ground. The yellow sand buried deep underground surged up and, like armor, extinguished the flames on his body. Then, the remaining sand flew into the air and suddenly enveloped Shiyuki from both sides like two hemispheres.

"Kid, you little brat, the fact that you were able to get in here shows you have some ability, but compared to me, Master Shukaku, you're still far inferior!"

Just as Shuhe sealed Zhixue and was about to throw her out of the sealed space, a crack appeared in the solidified sand sphere, which surprised Shuhe. Then, the green light that emerged from it made Shuhe's pupils dizzy.

"This level of chakra is only slightly less than that stinky fox, right?"

The sand sphere shattered and flew out. Shiyuki, in her initial Susanoo form, flew in mid-air, holding the Kusanagi sword in her hand and looking directly at Shukaku, saying, "Big Tanuki, judging people by their appearance is not a good thing. The last guy who looked like you got a good beating from me."

Although Shukaku was somewhat wary of Shiki's massive chakra reserves, he couldn't help but retort upon hearing the word "tanuki," saying, "You're the tanuki! Your whole family are tanuki! I'm a raccoon dog! Do you understand? A wild and free raccoon dog from the desert!"

Upon hearing the word "freedom," Zhixue glanced at the seal still placed on Shukaku, and then gave a mocking smile.

Shukaku:......

"Hey, brat, don't think you can do whatever you want just because you have a lot of chakra!" Shukaku angrily clasped his hands together, and the surrounding sand and gravel flew up from the ground like a dense rain of arrows.

"Sorry, but Chakra can really do whatever it wants." As the sand and gravel flew towards her, Shiyu's Sharingan slowly rotated, and with the Light-Heavy Rock Technique, her body danced like a light butterfly among the sand and gravel.

"Water Release: Water Rush Wave Technique!" Zhi Xue quickly formed a spell and then clasped her hands together. A huge water tornado emerged from the ground and swallowed Shukaku's massive body. However, the sand flowing from the ground spread from Shukaku's feet all over his body, causing the water to burst out.

"Kid, even though I live in the desert, you think you can drown me with this little bit of water? Holy crap..." Shukaku had just broken free from the water surge and looked at the water that was surging up from afar like a tsunami filling the entire space. He was extremely angry.

Isn't it said that Water Release ninjas can only be effective in places with water? (Tobirama Senju, Kisame Hoshigaki: You're right, but I still choose whoever builds the dam!)

Inside the sealed space, Gaara, standing on a piece of flying sand, watched Shiseido using Water Release to subdue Shukaku, and a feeling of admiration for the strong arose in his heart.

This older sister may look weak, but I never expected her to be able to suppress the monster inside him so easily? Is this the world of the strong?

It must be said that Tobirama was quite accurate in judging people. When he fought Shiki, he discovered her extremely powerful Water Release skills. Coupled with the massive amount of chakra within her, even without the Sharingan, she was definitely a Kage-level powerhouse.

After experiencing the exhilaration of the ocean and the repeated massages from the explosive tags, Shukaku finally had no choice but to propose peace talks to Shiyuki.

His sand was completely unable to be lifted in the water.

"You're surrendering already? I haven't even seen you unleash your Tailed Beast Ball yet." Zhi Xue slowly removed the water and the stack of explosive tags in her hand, saying with some regret.

Shukaku:......

In fact, it takes him quite a while to charge up a Tailed Beast Ball, and he rarely uses it in actual combat. But he won't easily give up, after all, that stinky fox can make a Tailed Beast Ball almost every second, and he won't be outdone.

After Shukaku was defeated by Shisue using Water Release, he agreed to Shisue's request.

So what if you don't cause trouble? I'll listen to you. But with such an unlovable brat like Shiyuki coming to the Land of Wind, Shukaku is having a hard time.

He's the One-Tailed Shukaku, the boss of this region in the Land of Wind. I never expected to be taught a lesson by a brat who's only good at water and fire. It's a disgrace to the Tailed Beasts. But since he was defeated so easily, that stinky fox must have been beaten up too, right? (Tanuki grins mischievously x1)

After resolving Shukaku's problem, Shiki's consciousness returned to her body. Looking at Gaara gradually waking up, Shiki breathed a sigh of relief and said—

"Alright, the big raccoon inside you won't bother you anymore tonight. You can go get a good night's sleep. Also, if anyone bullies you in this academy, come find me, and I'll definitely teach them a lesson. Of course, you can't bully others either, understand?"

Gaara nodded at Zhixue's serious expression, then, seeing Zhixue pull an unknown book from under the table, Gaara walked over somewhat nervously and said...

"Dean, may I...may I become your disciple?"

"Hmm?" Zhi Xue was surprised to hear Gaara's voice when she had just turned to the first page of the manga.

Gaara must have had plenty of power when he was young, right? After all, he had his mother's protection, Shukaku's power, and Rasa personally teaching him ninjutsu. His unique chakra allowed him to manipulate sand in the desert, just like a water-style ninja using water-style techniques in the ocean.

"Why do you want to become an apprentice? What are your reasons? Tell me." Zhi Xue looked at the nervous Gaara and asked with some interest.

"I want to protect my uncle! And then become a ninja recognized by the village and my father!"