A Delicious Mouthful of Nuclear Radiation!

Hokage Building.

The great man standing at the pinnacle of Konoha Village, Lord Third Hokage, had just finished urgently dealing with the latest documents, his face etched with fatigue.

"The White-Eyed Brothers almost attacked their comrades because they weren't full and were extremely angry? These two guys are really restless. Although their strength is great, if I send them out on missions just like this..."

Lord Third Hokage took a puff of his cigarette and fell into thought.

"Any results from Shibi's side?"

After a while, Lord Third Hokage called an Anbu and asked.

"The match is nearing its end. Lord Shibi intends to observe Mitarashi Anko's performance up close to facilitate the most appropriate report."

The Anbu knelt on one knee, head bowed, and replied.

"Is that so? As expected of Aburame Shibi, truly a reliable and excellent ninja."

A slight smile appeared on Lord Third Hokage's face.

Aburame Shibi was Minato Namikaze's contemporary. Although he didn't reach the Kage level in raw strength, he was the most perfect Elite Jonin.

His abilities were too comprehensive; ninjutsu, genjutsu, taijutsu, command ability, offensive capability, and sensory skills – he had no weaknesses!

Consequently, on the battlefields of the Third Great Ninja War, Aburame Shibi became one of the few powerful ninjas who could operate alone.

"Mitarashi Anko, to be favored by that picky fellow Orochimaru, it seems she possesses a trait that deeply attracts Lord Orochimaru."

Lord Third Hokage nodded with a smile. Orochimaru's previous disciple was Nawaki. Ever since Nawaki's death, Orochimaru himself had become much colder and more somber, and some changes had occurred that even he, his teacher, couldn't understand.

This had worried Lord Third Hokage greatly.

Recruiting a new disciple already indicated that Orochimaru had, to some extent, emerged from the shadows.

"Then let me observe it myself..."

Lord Third Hokage took out the Crystal Ball.

Crystal Ball Technique!

On the Crystal Ball, the scene of the Ninja Academy match appeared.

Mitarashi Anko, against... this person looks a bit familiar? Seems like that guy who's particularly good at bootlicking, oh no, I mean, good at writing theories.

Full marks in political science, already widening his path at a young age.

As soon as Lord Third Hokage saw Gen'ichi, his entire old face creased into a smile like a chrysanthemum.

Good, this kind of child is a successor to the Will of Fire. Look, he can even use the 'learn one, know three' approach when studying theory! If everyone in the village had this child's awareness, it would save him so much trouble. There would be green leeks everywhere for him to harvest.

However, Lord Third Hokage remembered that this child's practical combat ability was very poor.

"Against Mitarashi Anko, this child who likes to imitate Orochimaru in every way, Gen'ichi will suffer." Lord Third Hokage puffed on his pipe.

But the next moment, this strongest Kage let out a light "Hm?" and watched in surprise as Anko, after swallowing Gen'ichi's blood, actually spat it back out with a "Waa!"

"How interesting... but what's going on?" Lord Third Hokage narrowed his eyes in thought.

Ninja Academy.

"Despicable, you actually poisoned your own blood?!"

Anko got a taste of High-Concentration Nuclear Radiation, and the sensation was... sharp.

She deliberately imitated Orochimaru, even thinking she should be more sophisticated than Lord Orochimaru in some behaviors to attract Lord Orochimaru's attention and gain his exclusive favor.

Then, after deliberately cutting Gen'ichi and swallowing a mouthful of blood, the terrifying amount of Nuclear Radiation in the blood, at the moment it entered her mouth, instantly created a horrifying burning sensation, incredibly hot!

What frightened Anko even more was that she clearly discovered... this mouthful of blood actually contained a strange "toxin" that was terribly corrosive but impossible to accurately describe!

Her entire mouth suffered horrific damage, with large numbers of cells instantly dying!!

Anko was dumbfounded. She had planned extensively and devised many schemes to stand out, but she never expected to swallow a mouthful of poisoned blood!

"You, you, you..."

She pointed at Gen'ichi, trembling, her eyes wide, as if looking at a monster. She had never seen anyone so crazy!!

Are you insane? She'd heard of people putting poison on their clothes or skin to trick others, but who would poison their own blood?!

And the key thing was, this poison was that potent!!

Anko's mental state was starting to unravel.

She had only just been accepted as a disciple by Orochimaru a few days ago and was in a period where she desperately needed to show off.

As a result, she stumbled over little Gen'ichi.

"This... poisoning his blood? That's ruthless?"

Even the referee was stunned, frozen in place, unsure whether to stop the match.

The entire arena fell silent. Everyone looked over in unison, even the evaluation personnel representing the village's higher-ups in the distance were shocked.

Did he have to be that extreme? Or was Anko mistaken?

But when they saw Anko's face, pale and filled with endless terror... they fell silent, a strange look appearing on their faces – it was actually true?!

"Anko, you don't need to be in such a hurry. Actually, all you have to do is say the word, and I'll surrender immediately. This is just a small matter..."

Gen'ichi sighed, feeling the Silver Fiber Bandage tearing on his face. With no other choice, he simply ripped off all the bandages covering his face.

He now possessed the ability to block Nuclear Radiation leakage, so he no longer needed this thing.

Then, as the bandages on his head were torn off, his exceptionally handsome face was revealed.

For many, it had been years, and this was almost the first time they had seen Gen'ichi's full face head-on.

Damn it, so Gen'ichi-san is this handsome. If I'd known, I would have made my move earlier...

Then why did he deliberately wrap his entire body in bandages?

Gen'ichi walked directly towards Anko.

"Damn it, what do you want? I haven't lost yet, don't underestimate me!!"

Anko gritted her teeth and immediately threw a Kunai. At the same time, she suddenly bent down, enduring the terrifying melting sensation in her mouth, and charged forward with incredibly decisive movements.

For someone her age, she was truly excellent. There was a reason Lord Orochimaru had taken an interest in her.

However...

Swish!

Gen'ichi casually took a step back. Suddenly, he reached out with one hand. In an incredibly fierce manner, after enduring Anko's leg whip with his body, he grabbed her neck and slammed her down onto the ground with a boom!

Boom!

Fine cracks appeared in the floor.

"Calm down. The match isn't important anymore. What's important is you... If you keep delaying, you'll die."

Gen'ichi's voice was flat. He just held Anko down like that, gripping her neck tightly with one hand.

Under Anko's bewildered gaze, his other hand, with forefinger and middle finger together, formed a hand seal.

"It hasn't even been twenty seconds. You should still be saved, Anko. You owe me a life. Don't be so reckless in the future."

Gen'ichi said in a low voice, and then...

Nuclear Release: Radiation Absorption Technique!

Below, Ichie, who was watching the match, suddenly had her eyes light up, filled with excitement.

That's right, that's the ability!! Gen'ichi-san, you actually...