A remote residence somewhere in Konoha.
"Mito-sama, I'm back!"
Kushina bounced into the courtyard.
Hearing her voice, Uzumaki Mito walked out.
She was Senju Hashirama's wife, and also the first Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
"How did your first day at school feel?"
Mito asked with a smile.
"It was pretty good."
After Kushina finished speaking, she pursed her lips and said, "There were just a few boys who were really annoying."
"They bullied you?"
Mito's gaze sharpened as she asked.
"I said I wanted to become Hokage, and they laughed at me."
Kushina waved her little fist and said, "If it weren't for Natsuki, I definitely would have beaten them up."
"Who is Natsuki?"
Mito looked at her fierce yet adorable appearance and asked.
"A really good classmate."
Kushina began chattering nonstop. "He's strong, good-looking, and his cooking is delicious."
"It seems you've made a good friend."
Mito smiled and remembered the name Natsuki.
A new week began.
Natsuki took a day off and came to Konoha Hospital with Nonō.
Konoha Hospital had specially set aside a large classroom for today's exam in the medical shinobi learning class.
Natsuki stopped at the door.
He was not a student of the medical shinobi learning class, so there was no need for him to go in.
"Nonō, relax. With your ability, there definitely won't be any problems."
Natsuki reached out, patted Nonō's head, and encouraged her.
"Mm."
Nonō said softly, "I'll do my best."
After she finished speaking, she turned and walked into the classroom.
Natsuki did not wait around. He went straight to Tsunade's office.
After knocking and receiving permission, he walked in.
"You didn't go to class today?"
Tsunade looked at him, slightly surprised, and asked.
"I took leave."
Natsuki explained, "I came to see Nonō's exam."
"You don't need to worry about her."
Tsunade smiled and said, "Her performance will definitely surprise you."
Ever since Nonō joined the medical shinobi learning class, she had improved rapidly.
Tsunade had already begun thinking about taking her as a student after she graduated.
"Tsunade-sama."
Natsuki nodded, then changed the topic and said, "There's something I'd like to ask for your help with."
"What is it?"
Tsunade leaned forward slightly and asked.
Natsuki immediately told her about Danzō cutting off the funds for the Konoha Orphanage.
"Something like that actually happened?"
Tsunade did not hide her disgust toward Danzō at all and said very unhappily, "That old bastard Danzō really is acting recklessly!"
She clenched her fist. Her tense expression, paired with the Jonin vest she wore, made her look especially heroic.
Although Natsuki preferred the lazy and generous version of her from the original work, the current her also had a different kind of charm.
"Sensei is still indulging him too much."
Tsunade snorted coldly and said, "I'll talk to Sensei and have him restore the Konoha Orphanage's funding."
"Thank you, Tsunade-sama."
Natsuki bowed slightly and said.
"No need to thank me."
Tsunade shook her head and said, "This was Sensei's negligence to begin with."
Natsuki thought to himself that she was probably the only one who dared to say that.
However, compared to the her in the original work, the current her was already quite restrained.
"The director and I plan to open an izakaya to help subsidize the Konoha Orphanage."
Natsuki handed her an invitation and said, "I hope you can come when you have time."
"Who did you invite to be the chef?"
Tsunade became interested and asked curiously.
"I'll be the chef."
Natsuki answered.
Tsunade could not help being stunned.
She had never eaten Natsuki's cooking, so her first reaction was disbelief.
However, she did not expose it.
"I'll definitely arrive on time."
Tsunade agreed.
After all, the invitation clearly stated that her expenses that day would be covered by Natsuki. In other words, she could eat for free.
Speaking of which, she was a little ashamed. Her wallet had always been tight, and she was extremely poor.
There was no helping it. Her greatest hobby in life was gambling.
But she lost every time she gambled, earning the legendary title of The Legendary Sucker.
"Thank you for honoring me with your presence, Tsunade-sama."
A smile appeared on Natsuki's face.
In his previous life, his major had been journalism, so he knew very well what a celebrity effect was.
Inviting Tsunade was essentially a way to use her fame to promote the izakaya.
It would be especially helpful for the high-end route of his izakaya.
Time soon reached the afternoon.
The medical shinobi learning class exam shifted from theory to practical work.
Natsuki looked around and discovered that Nonō was facing a lot of competition.
Because more than half of the students in the medical shinobi learning class had Konoha forehead protectors on their foreheads.
This meant they were already official shinobi.
Compared to Nonō, they had a greater advantage.
"The exam begins now."
The shinobi serving as the chief examiner was none other than Tsunade.
After all, she was the person in charge of the medical shinobi learning class.
The practical exam for the medical shinobi learning class was to transplant organs into a fish.
In less than half an hour, Nonō caused a commotion.
Because she had already completed the organ transplant operation.
"How is it possible to be that fast?"
"She's only seven years old, but she's actually faster than us Genin?"
"What kind of talent is this?"
A wave of noise immediately rose in the classroom.
"Quiet."
Tsunade immediately spoke to stop them. "Everyone else, continue the exam."
After she finished speaking, she looked at Nonō.
"You may leave. The rankings will be announced tomorrow."
The corners of Tsunade's mouth lifted as she spoke with great satisfaction.
"Thank you, Tsunade-sama."
Nonō packed up her things and left the classroom.
She walked a few steps to Natsuki, then raised her head and looked at him.
"You really are amazing."
Natsuki pinched her cheek and praised her.
Nonō immediately revealed a gentle smile.
Time came to the next day.
The medical shinobi learning class announced the rankings, and Nonō obtained first place.
The Hokage's office.
"Nonō's medical shinobi talent really is outstanding, only slightly inferior to yours."
Hiruzen looked at the rankings of the medical shinobi learning class and said with a smile.
The appearance of an outstanding medical shinobi would have an immeasurable impact on Konoha.
As Hokage, he was naturally very happy.
"Mm."
Tsunade did not deny it, then brought up the matter Natsuki had asked her to help with.
"As for the Konoha Orphanage, I won't let Danzō interfere again."
Hiruzen said in a serious tone.
"His reach has grown too long. Sensei, you should control him more."
Tsunade said bluntly.
"Danzō still knows his limits."
Hiruzen coughed lightly and said, "I'll keep an eye on him. You don't need to worry about it."
After hearing this, Tsunade said nothing more.
"After Nonō graduates, will you be her team Sensei?"
Hiruzen changed the topic and asked.
"That's fine."
Tsunade thought for a moment, then agreed.
The shinobi world placed great importance on the relationship between Sensei and student, and she also needed a student.
"Let Orochimaru be Nawaki's team Sensei."
Tsunade suddenly paused, then added, "And let Natsuki be his teammate."
"It seems you're quite satisfied with Natsuki."
Hiruzen understood Tsunade.
The fact that she could let Natsuki become Nawaki's teammate meant she had already acknowledged him.
"I spoke with Orochimaru about this before. His answer was that he wanted to observe him for a while."
Hiruzen continued, "Jiraiya will return to Konoha next week. The three of you can discuss this matter properly then."
"Who will become Jiraiya's student?"
Tsunade immediately reacted when she heard this.
"I plan to have him become Minato's team Sensei."
Hiruzen answered.
"I see."
Tsunade's understanding of Namikaze Minato came from Natsuki and Nonō, and she knew he was a decent genius.
Next week? That was just when Natsuki's izakaya would open. They could go there.
(To be continued.)
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