Taking Karin as a Disciple, Kusanagi Sword "Tenkakyu"

"Alright, now that you've agreed, let me state my requirements."

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't so easily fooled.

"Huh?" Tsunade looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi with displeasure. What did this old man mean?

"It's fine for you to have Shizune substitute for you, but you must be present for every class, and if they are truly talented, you must teach them with your heart."

Tsunade all these years, Hiruzen Sarutobi is well aware of Tsunade's inertia.

As Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a puff of smoke, he said, "Students, you must meet Konoha Hospital's requirements within a year."

"For your sake, old man, I'll agree to this request." Tsunade thought for a moment, then nodded and reluctantly agreed.

It just means you can't slack off; at most, you just need to put in a little effort each class.

"Then there's no problem." Hiruzen Sarutobi had no objections; keeping the person here was the most important thing.

Tsunade subtly pursed her lips; she knew perfectly well what the old man was thinking.

Just having a complete Uzumaki Bloodline is enough for her to stay.

Moreover, she has red hair, just like Grandma Mito and Kushina.

This made her even more concerned.

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Karin! See you tomorrow!

Ino waved goodbye to Karin, who was standing next to Hagoromo.

"Let's go, Karin," Hagoromo said with a smile.

Karin nodded and followed Hagoromo toward their lodgings for the night.

"Hagoromo... Teacher."

Karin thought for a moment and spoke to Hagoromo beside her, but then didn't know how to address her.

"Just call me the same as Naruto, what's wrong with that?"

Hagoromo smiled and patted Karin's head.

As for Karin, the main purpose these past few days has been to let her get acquainted with the group, so we haven't formally accepted her as an apprentice yet.

"That Lady Tsunade today, her grandmother..."

"Mito Uzumaki was the wife of the First Hokage and a princess of your Uzumaki Clan."

Karin nodded. Having lived in Kusagakure with her mother since childhood, she didn't know much about the Uzumaki Clan's past.

Taking this opportunity, Hagoromo told Karin about the Uzumaki Clan and the situation in Konoha.

Thankfully, Karin's condition seems to be much better.

Perhaps soon we will be able to see that Karin, which is black when cut open.

"By the way, Ms. Hagoromo, I want to become your apprentice!"

It wasn't until they arrived at Hagoromo's house that Karin finally looked up and mustered the courage to speak to Hagoromo.

Tsunade Karin, the man who had brought her out of that dark Kusagakure, to Hagoromo.

[Karin Uzumaki has met the requirements for becoming an apprentice. You can choose to establish a master-apprentice relationship with 'Karin Uzumaki'. The teacher will receive rewards as the apprentice's strength increases.]

The prompt that appeared in his mind startled Hagoromo; he truly hadn't expected Karin to meet the requirements so quickly.

It seems that Sasuke became infatuated with Karin simply because he saved her.

However, Hagoromo knew very well that Karin was not in that state now; it was more like she was dependent on him.

Okay, I've experienced the same thing as Naruto, but an even more terrifying life.

Karin could be said to cling tightly to any ray of light that comes in.

So, Tsunade, you were a step too late!

Hagoromo looked at Karin with a warm smile and asked, "Have you thought it through?"

I've thought it through!

Blinking, Karin nodded in response, though she didn't know why Hagoromo was repeating it.

This is something I've already figured out along the way.

Furthermore, Karin's interactions with Ino and Hinata over the past few days, as well as her observations of Hagoromo, have made Karin realize...

What kind of person is the person in the Hagoromo before me?

Although one could sense from his Chakra that Hagoromo was a very gentle person, after all, his Chakra seemed to radiate light.

It's practically a giant light bulb.

[The test indicates that the descendant of the Uzumaki, 'Karin Uzumaki,' is willing to establish a master-disciple relationship.]

[Trust level being checked]

[Karin Uzumaki's current trust level has been detected as High. Uzumaki Secret Medicine Formula obtained!]

[Successfully recruited an apprentice and obtained the Tenkaku Sword 'Kusanagi Sword'!]

[Korin Karin Uzumaki was found to have psychological trauma; she was awarded Soul-Calming Sachet.]

Huh?!

Kusanagi Sword?

If we're talking about the most famous weapon in Hokage, besides the Uchiha Gunbai and all sorts of other Six Paths Tools, it would have to be the Kusanagi Sword.

Orochimaru's "Ama-no-Murakumo Sword", Uchiha Itachi's "Totsuka Blade", and the "Tenbu -Ama-no-Tsurugi Sword" that Orochimaru gave to Sasuke.

Although their fame is largely due to their respective owners.

However, we must also acknowledge the formidable power of these three swords.

Hagoromo Orochimaru, knew that the Ame-no- Ama-no-Murakumo Sword was different; it was a traditional straight-bladed longsword.

Although it has no additional attributes, it possesses extremely high sharpness and armor-piercing ability.

As for Uchiha Itachi's sword, it was even more extraordinary: a spirit energy sword with a rule-level seal, a divine artifact sealed by the law of causality.

Even if Hagoromo were to encounter this now, there would be no way to avoid being stabbed.

It's almost on par with Kotoamatsukami; it's practically cheating.

In the future, Sasuke's Kusanagi Sword will have the effect of amplifying his damage output.

The fact that it can even cover the shape of Amaterasu's black flames is already quite extraordinary.

You should know that it was imbued with the Six Paths Yin Power.

"Okay, teacher agreed. We'll start training with Naruto tomorrow."

Hagoromo patted Karin's head again, then took out the Soul-Calming Sachet that the system had just rewarded her with.

This is a treatment that can heal the psychological trauma and insecurity caused by Karin being used as a 'treatment tool' for a long time.

I believe that with this help, Karin will be able to recover more quickly.

"This is a gift for you. Carry it with you at all times; it will help you feel a little better."

"Thank you, teacher!" Karin reached out and took the gift, then bowed deeply to Hagoromo in gratitude.

"Go ahead, your clothes and everything are already in your room."

After giving her Hagoromo, Yu Yi went to the small courtyard outside alone.

He took out the Tenkaku Sword once again from the system's storage and began to examine the Kusanagi Sword in front of him by the moonlight.

The blade is slightly longer and wider than Sasuke's Kusanagi Sword, but it is still straight, and the hilt is made of ancient wood.

Hagoromo held the sword hilt, he could feel his stamina and Chakra slowly increasing.

A more peaceful state of mind and a significantly increased affinity for the Natural Energy in the air.

"No wonder Orochimaru was so obsessed with collecting the Kusanagi Sword; it turns out it's not that simple."

Just holding it already gave her such a unique feeling, and Hagoromo couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

It truly lives up to its reputation as a 'miracle weapon'.

"The mere addition of this life rhythm is already incredibly powerful, and it even possesses extremely high resistance to Lightning Release Ninjutsu."

Sheathing the sword, Hagoromo had no intention of testing its power here.

Testing the sword later is a minor matter; if something goes wrong with the house, then even sleeping tonight will be a problem.