I founded the "Bragging Cult" in Naruto.

Chapter 170: If you have a referral channel, don't be foolish and go straight for an interview.

Tatsuma reached for the bookshelf but missed. His heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly felt a panic as if he were about to die.

He turned to look at the bookshelf, but the scrolls were gone. The dozen or so scrolls were either on the desk or lying on the floor. The one currently unfolded was the last one.

"The Evil Uchiha!"

Tatsuma blurted it out, then suddenly realized something was wrong. He patted his forehead, wondering why he had used a phrase from Tobirama Senju's notebook.

"Tatsuma, you're up so early too? You truly are a young man who has earned Dai-nii's approval!"

At that moment, a vibrant green figure suddenly appeared at the window next to the desk. Nawaki, with a youthful smile and a mouthful of white teeth resembling leaves, suddenly appeared. Upon seeing Nawaki, Tatsuma quickly asked:

"Rope Tree, do you still have any of these scrolls?"

"Aren't there plenty in the study?"

"No, I mean... never mind."

Tatsuma shook his head. He had already guessed why so many scrolls were missing from the bookshelf. Those were probably the research notes for the space-time teleportation technique—the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Unlike the research on these summoning techniques, which are considered part of forbidden arts, the complete Flying Thunder God Technique should be recorded on a forbidden arts scroll, but the research notes also need to be strictly guarded and preserved.

It's impossible to find it here, nor in the study. Although Tatsuma didn't read all the scrolls in the study, he did organize and reclassify their contents.

Tatsuma sighed, scratching his already messy, curly hair. Seeing this, Nawaki asked, "What kind of curlers do you need? I'll go find Grandma and see if she has any."

Chenma shook his head and said, "No need, let me tidy up first. I'll ask if I need anything."

Rope Tree didn't hesitate and asked, "Want to do morning exercises together?"

"Forehead"

Tatsuma scratched his head again. His mind was filled with Tobirama's notes on summoning beasts and space-time, as well as the "evil Uchiha." He had no interest in morning training. Tatsuma shook his head again and said:

"No need, I have other things to do."

"Alright! Even without proving it with sweat, you've already earned the recognition of youth! Embrace your youth in other ways!"

After saying that, Nawaki ran towards his house. He had come specifically to find Tatsuma, but since Tatsuma had refused, he went back to training.

Chenma picked up the scrolls and rushed to the study, but seeing that the study was full of scrolls and there was no empty space, he turned back and went back to the study to get a lot of pens, ink and blank paper.

Over the next few hours, Tatsuma wrote down what he had seen in Tobirama Senju's notebook the night before, excluding Tobirama's "personal opinions" and content that had been confirmed to be incorrect.

After listing out the key information bit by bit, Chenma began correlation analysis and added many of his own opinions. Soon, a stack of blank papers was filled with his own writing.

However, Tatsuma's mind was very active at the moment, and he did not want to stop thinking, so he picked up a pen and started writing on the wall and the floor.

Fortunately, the furniture was all removed, leaving Tatsuma with large "paintings" where he could freely write down all his thoughts.

After daybreak, Tsunade, who was on her way to the Jonin meeting, returned to take a look. She found that her disciple was completely ignoring her. Despite the urge to go in and beat him up, Tsunade headed to the Hokage Building.

In the afternoon, Tatsuma, who had not yet shown up, caught the attention of Mito Uzumaki. She personally went to Tatsuma's current residence. When she looked through the window and saw the situation inside, even Mito Uzumaki, who was used to seeing all sorts of things, twitched.

It wasn't because Tatsuma wrote anything shocking, but because Mito Uzumaki had the house cleaned spotless and the walls repainted. In just a few days, Tatsuma completely ruined it!

Tatsuma's writing included not only words, but also a large number of special symbols, formulas invented by Tobirama, sealing techniques, and summoning spells. In addition, many parts were erased or even covered up, making it look extremely messy.

"Sakamoto Tatsuma! Stop right there!"

Mito's voice wasn't loud, but it instantly snapped Tatsuma out of his daze. He looked at the furious Mito by the window and quickly greeted her, "Grandma Mito."

"What are you doing?"

Mito Uzumaki suppressed her anger and looked at Tatsuma, asking, "..." Upon hearing this, Tatsuma's earlier panic vanished, replaced by a smile. He pointed to the text and said:

"These are conjectures about space-time ninjutsu derived from the Second Hokage's summoning notes."

Upon hearing this, Mito Uzumaki frowned before looking at the contents on the wall. Some of the content seemed familiar, and Tatsuma's current state was remarkably similar.

Mito's anger subsided, and Nawaki and Kushina, who had been secretly following behind to see if Tatsuma would be scolded, showed disappointment on their faces. After all, they were eager to see Tatsuma, who had always been a role model, make a mistake.

"Even when studying, you can't do this. Besides, it's already noon, and you've still eaten both breakfast and lunch. Judging from your appearance, you didn't sleep a wink last night, did you?"

Hearing Mito's softened tone, Kushina puffed up her cheeks in anger. When she, Nawaki, or even Tsunade made mistakes, Grandma Mito didn't have this attitude.

Tatsuma nodded, his smile fading as he lowered his head and said earnestly, "It won't happen again, Grandma Mito."

"Hmm." Mito Uzumaki nodded and said, "I left you some food, go and eat first. Also, Tobirama already has the space-time ninjutsu, you don't need to deduce it yourself."

Tatsuma, of course, wouldn't admit that he knew the answer, but only deduced it because he couldn't obtain it. He scratched his head and said, "Really? I haven't found it."

"The Monkey Slayer has been taken away. If you want it, Grandma will go and get it back for you."

Seeing Tatsuma emerge from the window, Mito Uzumaki gently rubbed his swollen eyelids, then took his ink-stained hands and said, "Go wash your hands and eat first."

"it is good."

Tatsuma nodded, and Mito Uzumaki stepped aside. Tatsuma then saw Nawaki and Kushina looking disappointed. When Tatsuma saw Nawaki, Nawaki scratched his head sheepishly.

Kushina snorted and walked towards the exit of the Senju clan's territory. Tatsuma didn't pay any attention and washed his hands to eat.

However, after the meal, drowsiness kept creeping in, but Tobirama Senju's former residence had been polluted beyond recognition by him. Therefore, under Mito Uzumaki's arrangement, Nawaki had no choice but to give up his room for Tatsuma to rest.

When Tatsuma woke up, it was already evening. As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw Nawaki looking at him resentfully, which startled Tatsuma.

He quickly got up and asked, "Aren't you training?"

Although Tatsuma could see that it was already night outside, the clock in the room showed that it was not yet late at night. At this time, Mito Uzumaki was still awake. Normally, Nawaki would train Mito Uzumaki until she went to sleep.

If he hadn't been worried that continuing to train would disturb Mito Uzumaki's sleep, he probably would have continued training.

Upon hearing Tatsuma's words, Nawaki said, "The Third Hokage is here. He's talking to Grandma about the Jonin meeting, and it seems they also mentioned my sister."

"Teacher? Has she come back?"

"He didn't come back; I don't know where he went."

Rope Tree shook his head, then remembered something and said, "Oh right, Grandma left some food for you, remember to go and eat it."

Tatsuma raised an eyebrow and said, "But isn't the Third Hokage here too?"

He was already very skilled in chakra sensing techniques, and when he was awakened by Nawaki, he unconsciously began to sense danger, so he naturally knew that Uzumaki Mito and Sarutobi Hiruzen were in the hall.

The restaurant is right next to the lobby, without any partitions. If he goes there to eat, he will inevitably be passively drawn into the conversation.

Rope Tree shook his head and said, "How should I know? That's what Grandma said."

Tatsuma frowned, thought for a moment, and roughly guessed what it was. He nodded and walked outside. He first washed up, and then carefully entered the hall of Mito Uzumaki's residence.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was indeed talking to Mito Uzumaki about something, and it just so happened that Tsunade's proposal was rejected.

Hiruzen Sarutobi kept explaining why he rejected Tsunade's proposal, citing reasons such as all funds being invested in war preparations and the war itself, the stability of the existing personnel structure, and the difficulty of establishing a new medical ninja training system.

Of course, Hiruzen Sarutobi also said that after the war, when funds are plentiful and personnel deployment is no longer a problem, he would seriously consider it. Mito Uzumaki nodded from time to time, but did not offer his own opinion.

Tatsuma quietly slipped into the restaurant to eat his dinner, which was still a little warm. Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't object to Tatsuma's arrival, since he couldn't possibly not see that Mito Uzumaki had deliberately sent Tatsuma over.

After a while, Tatsuma finished eating, and Hiruzen Sarutobi recounted the contents of today's meeting. Mito Uzumaki nodded and said, "Hiruzen, you are the Hokage, and I will support your arrangements."

Seeing that Mito Uzumaki wasn't angry because he had rejected Tsunade's proposal, Hiruzen Sarutobi breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Tsunade's idea is indeed a good one. I've also read the plan; it's very complete and feasible."

But I hope she can understand my difficulties as her teacher right now.

"Tsunade still has the mind of a child. As her teacher, you need to be more patient. I will also advise Tsunade not to act willfully."

After Mito Uzumaki finished speaking, she looked at Tatsuma, who was wiping his mouth after finishing his meal, and waved to him. Then she looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi and said, "Hiruzen, you should also know that I entrusted some of Tobirama's belongings to Tatsuma."

"Yes, Tatsuma is a good boy, and he will certainly live up to the expectations of his teacher and Lord Mito."

Hiruzen Sarutobi also smiled. He thought highly of Tatsuma and naturally wouldn't hesitate to praise him. Mito Uzumaki nodded and said, "I also know that some of Tobirama's research is too dangerous."

When the village was taken over, I supported it, after all, it was for the sake of the village's stability.

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi realized something, paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "That's true. Some of my research is not suitable for public release."

Of course, some research requires children with sufficient talent to inherit and carry it forward, and I have been looking for suitable candidates.

Mito Uzumaki nodded. She understood what Hiruzen Sarutobi meant: he wouldn't return everything. Mito Uzumaki had no objection to this, since some of Tobirama's techniques were indeed better off broken than continued.

Mito Uzumaki only wanted to ask the village for a technique for Tatsuma, so she didn't refute it. Instead, she continued Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, saying:

"Tatsuma has recently been studying Tobirama's notes on summoning techniques, and has even delved into the content of space-time. Why don't you hand over Tobirama's research materials in this area to Tatsuma, so he doesn't just haphazardly study them on his own? What do you think?"

"The Flying Thunder God Technique?"

(End of this chapter)