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Chapter 291: Tsunade's Decision
Chapter 291: Tsunade's Decision
The two-hour lesson passed by quickly, and by the time Tsunade finished teaching, she noticed the sky had cleared.
Mu Yue took it upon himself to buy groceries and cook, while Tsunade sat in the living room, pondering life.
"How can I make Mu Yue wealthy?" Tsunade thought intensely about this question. If Mu Yue had money, he could come to her for lessons every day.
Tsunade thought that Mu Yue could quickly earn a lot of money by opening a restaurant and selling expensive cuisine, but this idea had already been rejected by Mu Yue himself.
Tsunade came up with several other ideas, only to have them immediately dismissed as they involved either a change in Mu Yue's profession or seemed a bit unreliable.
"Shizune, what do you think we can do to make Mu Yue wealthy? You don't want him to only be able to come once a month, do you?" Tsunade, unable to come up with a solution, turned to Shizune beside her.
Although Shizune was not very old, she was generally reliable.
"Why does Teacher Mu Yue need to be wealthy?" Shizune looked at Tsunade with a puzzled expression.
"Think about it. If Mu Yue doesn't have money, he won't be able to come to me for lessons. While I enjoy having him cook for us, he probably wouldn't be willing to do so without the incentive of learning. He most likely wouldn't visit otherwise," Tsunade said, leaning back in her chair.
"Since Teacher Mu Yue doesn't have money, Tsunade-sama, why don't you just waive the fee? After all, Teacher Mu Yue doesn't charge us for cooking either," Shizune suggested after some thought.
Tsunade scratched her head. She had considered this before, but if she didn't charge any money, she felt like she was losing out somehow.
She was Tsunade, one of the legendary Sannin, and a medical ninja recognized throughout the ninja world. Those seeking her healing abilities would line up outside the main district of Konoha. If she were to teach in exchange for food, wouldn't that make her seem like a glutton?
"Tsunade-sama, you didn't charge me for teaching me, and you can also ask for other forms of compensation," Shizune continued.
Tsunade gave Shizune a thumbs-up and then ruffled Shizune's cheeks with her hand. If Mu Yue were her disciple, there would be no need for money, and exchanging other forms of compensation was an excellent solution, effectively solving the money problem.
Tsunade decided to opt for an exchange of compensation, as she still didn't know Mu Yue well and didn't want to hastily take on a disciple.
During dinner, as they ate yet another unfamiliar chicken dish, Tsunade wondered how many chicken-related recipes Mu Yue had mastered.
"What's the name of this dish?" Tsunade asked curiously.
"Saliva chicken," Mu Yue replied with a smile.
"What a strange name," Tsunade commented before picking up a piece of chicken glistening with a reddish oil and popping it into her mouth.
Tsunade's eyes lit up. She hadn't tasted Mu Yue's cooking in five meals, and as soon as the chicken touched her tongue, she knew she was back. That feeling of culinary bliss had returned.
At that moment, Tsunade admired Mu Yue immensely. With just a chicken, he could create three vastly different dishes, each delicious in its own right.
If she had reached the pinnacle of medical jutsu, then Mu Yue had undoubtedly attained an unsurpassable pinnacle in the culinary arts.
Tsunade couldn't help but eat one piece of chicken after another. It wasn't until the dinner was almost over that she remembered she had forgotten to discuss the teaching arrangement with Mu Yue.
"Ahem, Mu Yue, don't rush off tonight," Tsunade quickly said to prevent Mu Yue from leaving immediately.
"Tsunade-sama, is something the matter?" Mu Yue put down his chopsticks and asked, puzzled.
"The agreed-upon teaching compensation shouldn't be changed lightly. But seeing your enthusiasm for learning, and the fact that Shizune likes you too, I will grant you special permission to change the original compensation of 100,000 ryo per hour to something else," Tsunade said, looking at Mu Yue with appreciative eyes, as if she were moved by his dedication.
"Tsunade-sama, are you sure that's alright?" Mu Yue's face lit up with surprise and gratitude.
Mu Yue knew the real reason why Tsunade was willing to change the compensation, but he couldn't point it out. He had to play along with Tsunade's charade.
Tsunade nodded affirmatively.
"In that case, can the compensation be changed to private tutoring for Shizune?" Mu Yue pretended to ponder for a few minutes before finally answering.
In truth, he had thought of this compensation from the beginning. The reason he feigned deep thought was that answers that came too easily were often undervalued.
Cooking couldn't be the compensation, even though he knew Tsunade was doing it for the food. However, they couldn't explicitly state that as the reason, or it would seem like a pure business transaction.
"Be Shizune's private tutor?" Tsunade was a little bewildered. Her compensation for teaching Mu Yue was for him to teach Shizune in return, which seemed a bit roundabout.
Although she felt that Mu Yue could propose any condition, the notion that her tutoring services were on par with those of a Sannin seemed a tad narcissistic.
"Lord Tsunade, don't underestimate Teacher Mu Yue. He's excellent at teaching. He's the best teacher at the Ninja Academy, capable of instructing over three hundred students single-handedly and doing an exceptional job," Shizune whispered from the side.
After hearing Shizune's words and recalling Mu Yue's pensive expression earlier, Tsunade felt that Mu Yue might not be narcissistic but was instead offering what he took the most pride in.
After all, Mu Yue had been modest in various aspects during their interactions over the past few days, so it was unlikely that he would suddenly develop a bout of narcissism.
Of course, Tsunade merely thought that Mu Yue was considerate, but she had her doubts about his teaching abilities. What was taught at the Ninja Academy and what was required after graduation were two different matters.
"In that case, it's settled. You'll teach Shizune how to cook!" Tsunade affirmed the new compensation with a decisive clap.
She might not be at ease with Mu Yue teaching others, but she had no qualms about him teaching Shizune. In her opinion, Mu Yue's culinary skills were unparalleled in the ninja world, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him the best.
Mu Yue nodded with a faint smile. What he taught Shizune wasn't the main point; the crucial part was his opportunity to learn from Tsunade.
Things turned out to be even smoother than Mu Yue had anticipated, and he didn't even need to resort to his backup plans for unforeseen circumstances.
With Tsunade's issue resolved, the "Power Bank" sealing plan was now on the right track. From here on out, Mu Yue only needed to maintain his usual behavior.
As Tsunade's problem was put to rest, the Ninja Academy officially welcomed a new school year.
...
In the classroom of Class 2-1, students who had been apart for two weeks began discussing their experiences during the break.
"Kotetsu, did you get a chance to teach your cousin a lesson during the holidays?" Kamizuki Izumo asked curiously.
During the vacation, Hagane Kotetsu had declared his intention to battle his cousin, who was a year older, and suppress him with sheer strength.
As a close friend, Kamizuki Izumo was extremely concerned that Hagane Kotetsu would be at a disadvantage. After all, Hagane Kotetsu's cousin was indeed cunning and treacherous, and despite his numerous clever strategies, he couldn't get the upper hand.
"Don't mention it. That despicable guy knew he was no match for me in a real fight, so he insisted on settling things through a game. How could I have time to play games when I spent my days studying and training? In the end, I lost," Hagane Kotetsu sighed.
"He could refuse your challenge to a real fight, and you could have declined his game challenge as well," Kamizuki Izumo said, perplexed.
"Because he said that if I won, he would help me pursue Mie," Hagane Kotetsu said regretfully.
"Haha, that's so like you, Kotetsu," Kamizuki Izumo laughed, patting Hagane Kotetsu's shoulder. It was indeed an offer too tempting to refuse.
"The focus shouldn't be on how this guy spent his entire vacation studying and training!" Akahoshi scolded, unable to hold back.
She remembered Hagane Kotetsu saying that he wouldn't waste his vacation and would instead enjoy himself, only to find out that this was his idea of enjoyment.
"At the end of the day, we're students. Isn't studying what we're supposed to do?" Hagane Kotetsu argued reasonably.
"That may be true, but Kotetsu, what you're doing is giving others the impression that you want them to stay stagnant while you secretly strive to surpass them. How despicable! Treating the school like a battlefield and your classmates as enemies," Kamizuki Izumo lamented, shaking his head in disappointment.
"Exactly!" Akahoshi nodded vigorously, feeling that Kamizuki Izumo had voiced her thoughts precisely.
"But I saw you training as well, Izumo," Hagane Kotetsu countered with a sly smile.
Akahoshi was unfazed by this revelation, as this scenario had played out countless times. Hence, she deliberately sat between the two of them to facilitate their reprimand.
"That was just a one-time thing, and Kotetsu happened to see me," Kamizuki Izumo tried to justify himself.
Akahoshi ignored Kamizuki Izumo's feeble excuse and balled her hands into fists, ready to teach them a lesson. However, her plans were thwarted by the arrival of their teacher.
Mu Yue pushed open the door and entered the classroom, greeting the students with a gentle smile.
Lately, I've had a lot on my mind, so updates have been a bit slow. I apologize for that, and I'll try to get back on track. There will be another chapter coming up soon.
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