The Hokage is So Frustrating!

"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!"

Beside a small lake behind the Uchiha compound, a young girl quickly formed hand seals before unleashing a massive fireball, four meters in diameter.

The scorching fireball struck the lake's surface, sending steam billowing upwards and dissipating into mist.

"Alright, that's enough training for today."

A young man standing nearby spoke with concern, stopping the young girl who was about to form another hand seal.

The human body could only refine a limited amount of chakra in a short period. Consuming too much would inevitably damage the body, as chakra was a fusion of mental and life energy. While mental energy was fine, drawing too much life force could be fatal.

"Brother Fugaku, how big can your Great Fireball get now?"

Uchiha Mikoto took the towel Fugaku Uchiha handed her and wiped the fine sweat from her brow. Satisfied with her progress that day, she then asked curiously.

After all, Fugaku Uchiha was the foremost genius among the younger generation of the clan. At a young age, he had already advanced his Sharingan to the Three Tomoe stage, possessed the strength of an Elite Jonin, and even brushed against the threshold of Quasi-Kage level, with prospects of achieving Quasi-Kage before the age of twenty.

She was quite pleased with this fiancé. The only drawback was his lack of smiles; he always had a poker face, much like the Hyuga clan.

"At the Jonin level, the pursuit is not the range of Ninjutsu, but its intensity. In terms of Fire Style, this translates to characteristics like explosive heat. My current Fire Style can rapidly burn soil and rock into magma.

However, if I were to unleash it with full power, the Great Fireball could reach a diameter of ten meters."

He answered very seriously. Fugaku Uchiha was quite proud of this achievement; he was the only one among the younger generation of the entire Uchiha clan who had cultivated Fire Style to such a degree.

"Burn into magma? That would definitely turn that scoundrel into roast suckling pig!"

Her eyes lit up, and Mikoto Uchiha decided to diligently practice Fire Style from now on, striving to reach her brother Fugaku's level as soon as possible, and then turn that scoundrel into roast suckling pig.

"If you're referring to Shimura Kentei, I'm afraid that's unlikely. Even Uncle Honoka Uchiha's Fire Style might not be able to harm him."

Fugaku Uchiha, with his somewhat stoic persona, broke his little fiancée's fantasy, stating that it was impossible.

"How is that possible? Father is a True Kage Level expert, no weaker than the Hokage!"

Her beautiful eyes widened, even revealing her One Tomoe Sharingan.

What Fugaku Uchiha said was simply too much. Her father, Honoka Uchiha, was once considered one of the two greatest geniuses alongside Elder Uchiha Kagami. His strength had reached the True Kage Level. Although he hadn't awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan like Elder Uchiha Kagami, he wasn't much weaker than the current Third Hokage.

Coupled with her father's mastery of Fire Style, how could he not be able to deal with that guy?

"Fugaku is right. If that kid wears that battle suit, I truly wouldn't be able to harm him with my Fire Style."

At this moment, a figure appeared before them. It was Honoka Uchiha himself, personally admitting that he couldn't harm Shimura Kentei.

To be honest, he also felt that Shimura Kentei's battle suit was quite monstrous, almost immune to Ninjutsu, making it a veritable ninja counter.

"Just a battle suit and ninja tool, is it that strong?"

Tilting her head, Mikoto Uchiha didn't understand. It was just a battle suit, at most it was flashy. Even the battle armor worn by that forbidden figure in their Uchiha clan wasn't that amazing.

"That's no ordinary battle suit!"

With a slight wry smile, Honoka Uchiha didn't understand the thought process of that kid, nor why he would think of creating such a battle suit.

This was very un-ninja-like!

"Father, I want a battle suit like that too!"

Her eyes darted around, and Mikoto Uchiha decided she wanted a battle suit like that too, as it was the only way to contend with that guy.

"You should forget about it. That battle suit alone weighs a ton. With your small frame, let alone fighting in it, it'd be a miracle if you weren't crushed to death."

Rolling his eyes, Honoka Uchiha unceremoniously extinguished his precious daughter's fantasy.

That battle suit was simply not meant for humans to wear!

A ton?

Her beautiful eyes widened again. Mikoto Uchiha never expected the battle suit to be so heavy. Yesterday, when she saw him wearing it, it didn't look that heavy!

"Such strong physical conditioning!"

Upon realizing this, she was even more shocked. To be able to bear a battle suit weighing over a thousand kilograms, one could only imagine the physical conditioning of that guy; he was likely among the top in Konoha.

"Actually, the weight of that battle suit is secondary. The key issue is its exorbitant cost; we can't afford it."

Fugaku Uchiha on the side delivered the second blow, stating that they didn't have that much money.

"Can't afford it?"

Blinking her eyes blankly, Mikoto Uchiha didn't understand this statement.

What did "can't afford it" mean?

While Shimura Kentei was indeed the young master of the Shimura Clan, she was also a young lady of the Uchiha Clan.

Moreover, the foundation of the Uchiha Clan was not something the Shimura Clan could compare to. Now, they couldn't even afford a battle suit?

Was this a joke?

"Don't overthink it, we really can't afford it!"

Sighing, Honoka Uchiha felt a bit dejected, but he harbored no greed for Shimura Kentei's battle suit.

Although the battle suit was very expensive, practically priceless, it incorporated quite a few Sealing Crystals. With the current technological means, it was impossible to separate them.

Even if they obtained the battle suit, it would be unusable. It could be considered a battle suit exclusively for that kid.

It's probably that kid's cleverness too. Otherwise, the cost of just that battle suit alone would be enough to drive bounty hunters in the ninja world crazy. If he ever left the village, he'd definitely be mobbed and killed.

"It's about time. Let's go to the Ninja Academy and see what that kid is really made of."

Glancing at the sun, Honoka Uchiha turned and walked towards the Ninja Academy, with Mikoto Uchiha and Fugaku Uchiha hurrying to follow.

This was their unspoken agreement with the Senju Clan: Tsunade would get their revenge on that kid today, especially since she'd lost so badly yesterday, not even being able to lay a hand on him from start to finish.

A similar scene was unfolding among the many ninja clans of Konoha, with everyone rushing to the Ninja Academy. Even the elite class students from all grades within the academy were allowed to come to the training grounds to spectate and broaden their horizons.

"Sister, you have to knock that bastard's teeth out!"

Following his older sister to the Ninja Academy's training grounds, Senju Nawaki said hatefully. However, because he'd lost a row of front teeth yesterday, his speech was slurred and unclear, making him look quite pathetic.

Honestly, Senju Nawaki had almost died of anger after waking up yesterday. After a week of abuse from his older sister, he'd wanted to show off, but who would have thought that scoundrel would be so despicable and use chakra threads as a trap.

He'd gone down before the real fight even began, making him the laughingstock and shame of his clan!

"No, I'm going to break his claws!"

Tsunade Hime said coldly, her teeth itching with hatred every time she recalled the previous encounter. This time, she was determined to turn that brat's thieving hands into pig trotters.

Blinking her big, innocent eyes, Senju Nawaki didn't quite understand his sister's words but didn't dare to ask further.

His sister hadn't been satisfied with his performance yesterday at all.

"I'll be testing you later. If you don't pass, you'll face the consequences."

Turning her head, Tsunade shot her foolish little brother a chilling glare. She was extremely dissatisfied with him, especially his performance yesterday, which had brought utter disgrace to their family.

Senju Nawaki couldn't help but shrink his neck. He then glanced at Hyuga Suzune beside him and hesitated before speaking, "Sister, can you let Mikoto be my teammate?"

Although Hyuga Suzune was also a beautiful young girl, he preferred Mikoto Uchiha and believed Mikoto Uchiha was stronger.

These words caused the already nervous Hyuga Suzune to lower her head, her small hands clasped tightly together.

"What? Do you want to become a live-in son-in-law for the Uchiha?"

Tsunade said with a cold smile, having opposed her brother seeking out Mikoto Uchiha from the very beginning.

Although the Senju and Uchiha Clans had joined forces to establish Konoha, the Battle of the Valley of the End had reignited the rivalry between the two great clans. Coupled with past grievances, let alone intermarriage, it would be good enough if they didn't start fighting immediately.

Moreover, one was the eldest daughter of the Uchiha, and the other was the eldest young master of the Senju Clan. It was impossible for them to end up together.

It was better to have her foolish little brother give up this idea as soon as possible.

"Can... can't I?"

Senju Nawaki shrunk his neck again and asked weakly.

He really liked Mikoto!

"What do you think?"

Tsunade sneered again, too lazy to bother with her foolish little brother. She turned to look at Hyuga Suzune on the other side, her expression changing from cold to gentle.

"Don't be nervous. With your strength, passing my test won't be difficult. You just need to cooperate well with that perverted brat."

She had high hopes for this girl, Hyuga Suzune. Her natural talent and strength were not bad; she was just a bit too introverted and timid, but these were things that could be improved and weren't major issues.

If cultivated well, she could become an Elite Jonin, and even strive for Quasi-Kage Level, after all, she was a member of the Hyuga Main Family and possessed the complete Byakugan.

"Yes, Teacher Tsunade, I will do my best!"

Tsunade's words helped the nervous Hyuga Suzune calm down a little, and she replied firmly.

"Sister, why do you call that guy a perverted brat? Did he do something bad?"

Senju Nawaki voiced the question that had been weighing on his mind. For the past two days, whenever his sister mentioned that guy, she called him a perverted brat, which was very unusual.

"That's none of your business. And, in the future, when you form a team, stay away from that guy, and stay away from Jiraiya too, or I'll deal with you!"

Tsunade's body stiffened, and she glared at her little brother in embarrassment and anger. This foolish little brother really knew how to hit a sore spot.

Hearing this, Senju Nawaki shrunk his neck again, but his curiosity grew even more.

Did that guy do something bad to his sister?

Just then, as if sensing something, Tsunade looked up at the sky and saw a golden figure plummeting rapidly from high above. If it wasn't Shimura Kentei, who else could it be?

"Showy pervert!"

Tsunade muttered unhappily, but her heart was filled with envy and jealousy.

She had to admit, that way of appearing was incredibly cool, especially with that ridiculously flashy battle suit. It was simply unbeatable!

She really wanted a flashy battle suit like that too!

"Boom!"

He landed on the training grounds with another imposing crash, this time the impact even more intense than yesterday's.

"Sorry for keeping you waiting!"

Controlling the wings on his back to fan away the dust stirred up by the impact, Shimura Kentei pulled up the shield beneath his feet with chakra threads and announced his arrival.

"This kid really isn't cut out to be a ninja!"

On the main viewing platform, Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed with regret, though his heart was filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred.

He looked at Shimura Kentei on the training ground, clad in a magnificent battle suit, and then recalled his own armor. He felt his prestige had been significantly lowered.

Even though the style the kid displayed wasn't very ninja-like, it was truly cool!

If only he could have a battle suit like that...

Thinking this, his desire grew even stronger. But when he considered the insane cost of that battle suit and then thought about his own private funds, which were already in the negative, he felt nauseous.

Being Hokage was such a frustrating job!

(Many thanks to the readers "Buzhihuo Buzhisi" and "Wo Cai Shi 456" for their rewards!

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