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Chapter 1018: Tsunade, the Master of Wood Style Kekkei Genkai
Chapter 1018: Tsunade, the Master of Wood Style Kekkei Genkai
Compared to the original storyline, Tsunade, the newly appointed Fifth Hokage, is in a much better position, except for the village being slightly damaged from the previous battles.
Without the interference of the high-ranking and meddlesome Konoha Elders, Tsunade is able to successfully implement her political views.
Normally, it would be unthinkable for Tsunade to send Yecheng on a long-term mission away from Konoha right after becoming the Hokage.
Although it's true that Konoha successfully repelled the joint attack from Sunagakure and Orochimaru, the battle was still a close call for the village.
The Third Hokage's life-and-death situation, as well as the deaths and injuries of numerous Konoha's lower-ranked ninjas and Anbu members, have significantly impacted the village, with nearly three-tenths of them affected.
While Konoha will erect tombstones for the fallen ninjas, how many people will remember their names?
Not everyone can be a Hokage, and the deaths of ordinary lower-ranked ninjas on the battlefield often go unnoticed, a harsh reality of the ninja world.
Although the Third Hokage was old, he held a certain level of prestige in the ninja world, enough to deter other ninja villages.
However, with the Third Hokage's death, the Fifth Hokage's recent ascension, and the village being half-destroyed in the previous battle, it's understandable that the other three great ninja villages might start having thoughts of taking advantage.
Konoha's location is known for its fertile land, and in every ninja world war, the other villages would gang up on Konoha, but in the end, Konoha would always emerge victorious.
Currently, Konoha is in a vulnerable state, and sending away its strongest fighting force is clearly not a wise decision.
Considering this, Yecheng brought Minato and Kushina to Tsunade that night, allowing her to be the Hokage without feeling too constrained.
Tsunade, who had just taken over the village and was worried about its lack of fighting strength, was relieved to see Minato and Kushina, two of Konoha's top fighters. With their presence, along with the elite team of Rin and Kakashi, the village's defense was more than assured.
In fact, Konoha's current fighting strength far surpassed that of the time when the Third Hokage was in power.
Of course, the other clan leaders in the village were unaware of the existence of Minato and Kushina.
When they learned that Tsunade had sent Yecheng on a long-term mission right after becoming the Hokage, they hurriedly gathered to advise her to reconsider her decision.
The various clans in the village unanimously supported Tsunade as the Fifth Hokage, not only because she was from the legitimate Hokage lineage but also because she was Yecheng's teacher. As long as the teacher became the Hokage, the student, Yecheng, would naturally stay in Konoha.
However, no one expected Tsunade to be so carefree. At a time when Konoha was facing a generational gap, she had sent away the village's strongest fighters.
Orochimaru and Sunagakure had nearly destroyed Konoha this time. If the other three great ninja villages had attacked together, as was customary, Konoha would have been completely annihilated.
"Why are you all so anxious, fellow clan leaders? It's true that Yecheng is my student, but as the Hokage, I cannot favor him and neglect my duties.
If he has made a mistake, he must be punished, or he will become even more lawless in the future."
"Hearing Tsunade's reason for assigning Yecheng to an external mission, the Konoha clan leaders were left speechless.
As punishment for the massacre of the Konoha Elders, Yecheng is to be sent on an external mission and have his mission rewards confiscated?
Such a lenient punishment is hardly a deterrent. It would be better to have Yecheng remain in Konoha, perhaps even taking up a teaching position at the Ninja Academy to mentor the younger generation..."
They had heard that Kakashi's three students, after a single mission with Yecheng, had experienced astonishing growth in their abilities. This had left other young ninjas envious, and they were all asking if Yecheng would lead other genin teams on missions in the future.
"Tsunade-sama, we admire your selfless decision, but Konoha is currently in a delicate situation. Your decision to send Yecheng away..."
"I believe I understand your concerns, leaders of the ninja clans.
It seems you find that as the Hokage, I lack the same intimidating presence as Yecheng?"
The leaders of the Konoha clans: (_`)
Despite their silence out of respect for the Hokage, Tsunade, everyone present shared this sentiment.
Tsunade, one of the Three Legends, was indeed a renowned figure in the ninja world.
However, when compared to the previous Hokages, she seemed to pale in comparison, as Yecheng had single-handedly taken down several of them.
In terms of seniority and physical strength, Yecheng might not surpass Tsunade, but in terms of raw power, everyone present believed that Yecheng could easily defeat ten Tsunades.
Seeing the silent response from the crowd, Tsunade became enraged, causing a thunderous roar. She then slapped the desk in front of her and ordered everyone to follow her outside.
Although everyone was confused, they couldn't refuse the Hokage's request, as it would be disrespectful and could lead to consequences.
As they all gathered outside the Hokage's office, Tsunade proudly performed a hand seal.
"Mokuton: Wood Dragon Technique!"
A ferocious wooden dragon emerged from beneath Tsunade's feet, carrying her as she dove from the sky, and with an Ultra Strength Punch, she shattered the ground. Everyone witnessing this was left in utter shock!
Tsunade was known for her expertise in medical ninjutsu and taijutsu, which everyone present was aware of. However, they had never heard of Tsunade using Wood Style!
Tsunade was indeed a direct descendant of the First Hokage, and theoretically, she had the highest chance of awakening the Wood Style among the Senju clan.
But in all these years, Tsunade had never used Wood Style before?
Was it a deliberate concealment? If so, the period of concealment seemed excessively long, considering Tsunade's participation in two Great Ninja Wars.
Or perhaps Tsunade had only awakened Wood Style after leaving Konoha? This scenario was also highly illogical, as ninjas with Kekkei Genkai typically awakened their abilities during their youth or at the peak of their adulthood, with the likelihood decreasing as they aged.
Tsunade's age was likely older than many present...
It was evident that Tsunade's awakening of Wood Style was a result of Yecheng's influence. After over a decade of research, Yecheng had thoroughly understood his own Kekkei Genkai.
Tsunade, being of Senju blood, possessed five chakra natures, including Yang Release, and was the granddaughter of the First Hokage.
In terms of compatibility with the First Hokage's Wood Style cells, no one in the ninja world could surpass Tsunade!
(End of Chapter)
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