I founded the "Bragging Cult" in Naruto.

Chapter 276 There is a legitimate relationship between men and women, but outsiders won't believe it.

"Alright, that concludes this lesson. When you get home, try to combine the techniques for perceiving human anatomy, which I mentioned in the 'Detailed Ailment Extraction Technique,' with bone-setting techniques."

Although this isn't part of the course content, based on my past experience on the battlefield and in mission execution, it's an excellent combination. get out of class dismissed.

In a large conference room at Konoha Hospital, which had been converted into a lecture hall, Tatsuma, standing on the podium, nodded slightly to the students of the medical ninja training program, indicating that they could leave.

Unlike the pilot training program that Nono participated in, those who participated at that time were all newly graduated genin, who were personnel who had not yet been assigned after the war. They were some new ninjas that Tsunade had snatched from the village.

However, this was also the first formal training session, and the composition of the personnel was much more complex, including genin who had just graduated and some ninjas who had not been newly recruited after their original squads were disbanded.

There are also some who are preparing to retire from frontline field operations and want to join special task forces or "old" ninjas at Konoha Hospital after training.

However, due to Tsunade's reputation, after several months of training, the class's seriousness, learning enthusiasm, and discipline were all quite good, and Tatsuma's temporary substitute teaching did not cause any disturbance.

As Tatsuma was organizing his lesson plans, several "students" came up to ask him questions. Tatsuma answered all their questions, as long as they concerned today's lesson content or past lessons taught by Tsunade.

As for inquiries about courses that haven't been held yet, Tatsuma politely declined, saying, "What are you talking about?" and that the courses would be taught later, so he could listen carefully in the future.

The post-class consultations did not last very long, since the content and pace of the course had been adjusted and refined based on the previous pilot program, and most people were able to keep up.

Twenty minutes later, almost everyone in the classroom had left, but someone came in against the flow—Nono, who had just finished changing shifts.

She rushed over and, seeing that Tatsuma hadn't left yet, Nonou breathed a sigh of relief. She quickly walked to Tatsuma's side and asked somewhat shyly, "Tatsuma, do you have time?"

Tatsuma glanced at the clock in the classroom subconsciously. He wanted to say that he didn't have time, since he was now back in the Senju clan's territory and could just have a meal.

But he could tell that Nono seemed to really need to talk to him, so after thinking for a second, he asked, "What is it?"

Nonou glanced at the group still discussing inside the classroom and said, "Tatsuma, can we find somewhere else to talk?"

"Need not."

Chenma waved his hand, then looked at the group and said, "Go back quickly!"

"yes!"

Although Chenma was young, his serious expression easily made others feel inferior. Coupled with the teacher's authority that came from a day of teaching, the group was so frightened that they quickly left.

After everyone left, Tatsuma looked at Nonou. Tatsuma's actions had taken Nonou somewhat by surprise. She paused for a moment, then came to her senses. Her gaze towards Tatsuma was somewhat timid, but she still asked:

"Tatsuma, you're also a member of the Anbu, right?"

Tatsuma gave Nonou the impression that he was always busy, and the things he was busy with were unknown to others. Nonou was also unaware of the existence of the Anbu.

However, a few months ago, after Tatsuma was seriously injured, Tsunade took him to Shikkotsu Forest for a few days. Nonou and Jabami taught him in their place. After Tsunade returned, she had a brief chat with the two of them and inadvertently revealed the existence of the Anbu.

After learning more about the Dark Division, Nonou finally understood why Tatsuma was always so busy, and she also admired him even more.

But perhaps it was her activity of gathering information from the shadows that attracted the attention of some people, leading to...

Tatsuma didn't quite understand, but seeing Nonou ask so directly, he retorted, "Why are you asking this?"

Members of the Anbu cannot reveal their Anbu ninja identity to non-Anbu members, but if others guess it, there's nothing they can do; just don't say it outright or admit it.

Nonou wasn't stupid; she immediately understood that Tatsuma had admitted it. She explained, "I didn't mean to investigate, but recently... it seems that people from the Anbu have been contacting me."

They said they were members of Reagan's Dark Side and wanted to invite me to take a test. I wasn't sure, so I wanted to ask you.

Root does indeed belong to the Dark Division. Root is one of the four 17-person squads of the Dark Division. When Sakumo Hatake was in charge, Root did indeed act in accordance with the Dark Division's rules.

However, Tatsuma also learned that some time ago, Hatake Sakumo also gave up his management of Root, and the village returned Root to Danzo.

Unexpectedly, Danzo has only been in control of Root for a short time, and he's already recruiting new members. Tatsuma pursed his lips and asked, "What are you unsure about? Are you unsure if Root is an Anbu? Or are you unsure if you should join?"

"Both are present, but the latter is more prevalent."

Nonou explained, "I'm not a ninja who's good at fighting. I'm not sure if joining will be able to help others, or whether this choice will help more people compared to being a doctor now."

Chenma had seen too many career development choices in his previous life. Whether to delve deeper into one's own field or try a different path, everyone's needs and ideas are different, and therefore their choices are also different.

If it were anyone else, Tatsuma wouldn't want to get involved in their choices, but after thinking for a moment, Nonou Tatsuma said, "You should know that before the medical ninja training system completes its self-reproduction, my teacher will stay at Konoha Hospital."

"And you are a medical ninja she highly regards. She must have mentioned to you more than once that you could ask her for advice when you encounter difficult problems. However, according to her, you haven't asked her for advice yet."

Nono was stunned. Tsunade had indeed told her that, but she had always thought it was just Tsunade being polite, so she didn't dare to bother Tsunade. But now, hearing Tatsuma say this, it seemed that she had been wrong all along.

Coming to her senses, Nonou understood the deeper meaning behind Tatsuma's words, and her face showed anticipation and excitement. Tatsuma guessed that she understood and continued:

"I have always denied that I am a medical ninja. This is not out of modesty, but because I have never thought of really putting my life's goal and energy into this. Therefore, I cannot become my teacher's successor in the medical field."

She planned and implemented the medical ninja training system, not only to improve the overall medical skills of Konoha ninjas, but also with the selfish motive of finding a successor for herself. If you are interested in this, you can talk to her more.

Hearing Tatsuma make things clear, Nonou nodded heavily and said, "I understand. I know what to choose. Thank you, Tatsuma."

Tatsuma nodded and said, "If someone objects to your decision, then you might as well talk to them directly. That's my advice to you."

If Gen really has his eye on Nono, it won't be easy for Nono to get away, since her background is too clean, or rather, she has no background at all.

Her own wishes may not be respected, but Tatsuma is different. At least in the village, he already has some influence. He may not have much say in important matters, but he can easily solve the problems that Nonou may face.

Nonou didn't quite understand, but she accepted Tatsuma's kindness and asked, "Tatsuma, can I treat you to a meal? After all, you did me a big favor today."

Tatsuma instinctively wanted to refuse, since he rarely participated in such social gatherings. He and Minato still preferred to split the bill, and every time they treated or were treated, it was for practical reasons.

He doesn't agree with the idea that treating others to meals is a sign of friendship. In his eyes, treating others to meals only reflects one's social status and wealth.

Moreover, in his eyes, Nono was just a child, and children are not financially independent. Tatsuma was unusually slow to realize that Nono was now the doctor Biwako had chosen.

Her salary is much higher than that of most genin, and if you don't consider the wealth brought by her family background, Nono is considered a rich woman among her peers.

Moreover, seeing the expectant yet nervous look in Nonou's eyes, Tatsuma thought about it and agreed, after all, he had indeed helped Nonou a lot.

"it is good."

Upon hearing this, Nono immediately smiled, her eyes unconsciously narrowing. Nono herself didn't know when she had developed this habit; perhaps it was after Tatsuma told her about it four years ago.

"Where do you want to eat? I heard Q's barbecue is pretty good."

After Nono asked, Tatsuma shook his head. The price of BBQ Q was still too high. He himself didn't like going there. He said, "No need. Eating high-calorie, high-oil, and high-salt food at night is not good for the body."

Just eat whatever you usually like, or ramen, bibimbap, or anything like that.

"Yeah, I know a ramen place that's really good. Snake Ci and I went there last time."

Nono didn't know much about it. She only knew that BBQ Q was expensive, but she didn't know exactly how expensive it was. After all, she had never been there and didn't know the prices at BBQ Q, so she naturally couldn't understand Tatsuma's intentions.

She assumed that Tatsuma really didn't eat those things at night, and silently noted down this habit of his.

"Boss, two bowls of salt ramen, one with char siu and one with vegetables."

When Tatsuma was led to a ramen shop by Nonou, before they even entered, Tatsuma heard a familiar voice. Nonou had already walked into the ramen shop.

Before Tatsuma could react, he saw Minato and Kushina turn around at the same time after hearing the noise at the door.

"Chenchen Horse?!"

"Tatsuma, you and...?!"

Tatsuma and Nonou clearly came together, which is actually quite normal. After all, everyone goes out for meals, and it's quite normal for a man and a woman to be together at this age.

However, when one of the parties is Tatsuma, and the person who witnessed this scene knows Tatsuma very well, it becomes a major event.

Nonou, unaware of the situation, simply waved to the two and said, "Namikaze-kun, are you Uzumaki Kushina-kun?"

Kushina nodded, closing her gaping mouth. She then lifted Minato's chin and asked in surprise, "You and Tatsuma came to eat ramen? Just the two of you?"

Kushina didn't know Nono, but that didn't matter. She knew Tatsuma. The fact that Tatsuma would have dinner alone with a girl his own age made Kushina imagine what would happen when Tsunade found out.

It's a pity Grandma is gone, otherwise it would have been even more wonderful.

"Um."

Nonou nodded, not seeing anything wrong with it, while Tatsuma, with a serious face like a headmaster, said, "You two, instead of eating at home, you're out on a date?"

The tone wasn't particularly impassioned, but both Kushina and Minato unconsciously felt guilty and lowered their heads. However, the next second, Kushina reacted, raised her head, and glared angrily at Tatsuma, saying:

"You hypocrite, aren't you one too?!"

(End of this chapter)