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Chapter 1016: Teacher Tsunade, You Don't Want Me to Become a Rogue Ninja, Do You?
Chapter 1016: Teacher Tsunade, You Don't Want Me to Become a Rogue Ninja, Do You?
For side characters like the Oto Four, Yecheng had no interest in taking action. In the end, Kikyomaru and his three companions were defeated by Naruto and his two companions.
During the Chunin Exams, Sasuke, who had been bestowed with the Cursed Seal of Heaven by Orochimaru, had once been obsessed with that powerful force and even considered following Orochimaru.
But after just half a month of training under Yecheng's guidance, Sasuke now deeply realized how ridiculous his previous thoughts were.
The Oto Four before him were also Orochimaru's subordinates and had been given the so-called "Cursed Seal."
However, even with all four of them activating the so-called "Second Stage of the Cursed Seal," they were now as weak as minnows before him.
With the dual tomoe in his Sharingan, the Oto Four's movements seemed as slow as turtles in his eyes, and before they could even unleash their ultimate techniques, an enhanced version of "Senkaku" had already given them a chilling taste of its power.
Indeed, the reason he had once thought Orochimaru was so impressive was merely because his vision had been too narrow.
The power of the Cursed Seal was nothing compared to the Sharingan of their clan. As a half-blood of the Uchiha clan, Yecheng had become so strong, so there was no reason why Sasuke, also of the Uchiha clan, couldn't achieve the same.
To kill Itachi, he needed immense strength. Since he had to grovel anyway, why not choose the stronger Yecheng over Orochimaru, who was like a failed dog fleeing?
"Are these three your new disciples? Compared to the past, your judgment has deteriorated."
After Orochimaru left, Tsunade didn't dwell on what he had said earlier.
To be honest, even if Yecheng hadn't arrived in time, Tsunade wouldn't have easily believed Orochimaru's words. After all, so many years had passed, and she had long since let go of the past.
Of course, a significant reason for this was also because she now had someone to confide in.
"Kakashi is their mentor, and I'm just temporarily filling in as a babysitter."
Hearing Tsunade's words, Naruto and Sasuke, who were proud and ambitious, didn't recognize the blonde woman before them, but they were clearly dissatisfied with her evaluation.
What did she mean by Yecheng's judgment being poor? In the past half-month, their strength had improved by leaps and bounds. Didn't they just defeat Orochimaru's elite ninjas in a few moves? If they took the Chunin Exams again, Naruto and Sasuke even believed they could win with their current strength.
The woman before them, aside from being beautiful and well-endowed, didn't even have the forehead protector that represented a ninja. How dare she mock them? This was intolerable!
Sakura, who was intimidated by the woman's ample chest, was momentarily speechless, but Naruto and Sasuke, driven by their competitive spirit, immediately challenged Tsunade.
They boasted that the Oto Four were too weak and hadn't even displayed half of what they had learned in their special training.
Although Tsunade seemed to be Yecheng's acquaintance, she looked quite young.
The results of their training were evident, and after easily defeating the Oto Four, the two sons of powerful clans felt a little inflated about their current strength.
They believed that even against a Konoha Jonin like Kakashi, they could team up and not suffer a humiliating defeat.
"You brats have more attitude than I have bad breath. Well, I'm in a bad mood right now, so let's see what you've learned from Yecheng."
The idea was beautiful, but reality was harsh. Yecheng didn't stop the three brats who were courting death.
Tsunade, whose gambling session had been interrupted, was already in a foul mood. Facing the three brats with high spirits, she didn't hold back and directly knocked them out with a headshot, teaching them a lesson.
"Speak, what brings you here this time? With your personality, you didn't come to reminisce.
Orochimaru must have been after me because of you, right?
And what about what you said earlier, about Orochimaru using Edo Tensei on our grandfathers?
Upon arriving at a pub, Yecheng quickly recounted the recent events in Konoha and his purpose for seeking out Tsunade.
The three young ninjas, who were sulking in a corner due to their defeat, were stunned when they heard the conversation between Yecheng and Tsunade.
They never imagined that the woman who had just sent them flying dozens of meters away with a single blow was actually Yecheng's teacher!
"So, you came here to ask me to return to Konoha and become the Fifth Hokage? If it's just about becoming the Hokage, you are probably more suitable than me, and you have the strength and reputation for it."
Tsunade wasn't particularly interested in the position of Hokage, even though those who were important to her in the past had aimed for that title.
If possible, Tsunade would rather see Yecheng inherit the will of those important people and become the new Hokage.
"Teacher Tsunade should know that with my personality, I'm not fit to be the Hokage. The village and the Daimyo of the Land of Fire would never agree.
When Orochimaru and Sunagakure attacked the village, I took the opportunity to eliminate all the upper echelons of Konoha.
That's why, if you don't become the Fifth Hokage, I'll likely be branded a rogue ninja by Konoha very soon.
You wouldn't want to see me, the only hope of the Senju Clan, expelled from Konoha, or even worse, becoming an enemy of the village, would you?"
Tsunade and Sai, as well as the three young ninjas sitting nearby, were visibly shocked by Yecheng's calm and astonishing statement.
Naruto and his two companions were too young to know who the upper echelons of Konoha were or what power they held in the village, but Tsunade was well aware.
Tobirama Senju, Sunaobi Kobun, and the others were contemporaries of the Third Hokage and disciples of the Second Hokage.
To put it bluntly, with the decline of the Senju Clan and the annihilation of the Uchiha Clan, these few individuals essentially controlled the entire Konoha.
And now, Yecheng had single-handedly slaughtered this high-ranking and influential Elder Council...
If other ninja villages were to judge, Yecheng's actions would likely be considered as grave as assassinating the Third Hokage.
"There's no other way. After the Third Hokage's death, those old geezers will definitely try to assert their presence again. It's better to send them to join the Third Hokage than to let them make a mess of Konoha again."
Hearing Yecheng's frank words, Tsunade was speechless. Although she also disliked the Elder Council, she didn't have the audacity to eliminate them so swiftly.
"I can agree to return to Konoha as the Fifth Hokage, but after that, I also want you to help me with something."
Yecheng was surprised by Tsunade's quick agreement, as he had expected it to take some time to convince her without Naruto's persuasive abilities.
"Even after you become the Fifth Hokage, as a ninja of Konoha, I should obey your orders.
But more importantly, as your student, if my teacher needs me, I will naturally 'stand up' and 'offer my full support.'"
Once Tsunade became the Fifth Hokage, Yecheng would officially be the Second Hokage's successor. Although he didn't know what Tsunade wanted him to do, he agreed readily, hoping to gain the authority to do as he pleased in the village.
Tsunade: "(▽｀) Well done, as expected of my student, you truly respect your teacher.
It's not a big deal. Recently, I took on a bodyguard mission for you without your consent due to financial difficulties. It will last for about a month.
The client's identity is special, so I can't back out now..."
(These two chapters were written in a poor state due to insomnia, and my brain was foggy. Even I find it strange (ToT)/~~~
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