Go Sell a Kidney

Uchiha Chen's eye twitched as he looked at the Shadow Clone before him.

What the fuck.

He had fought so hard for so long, only to find out it was just one of Tsunade's Shadow Clones.

Was this some common affliction Konoha Jonin developed after becoming teachers?

At that moment, the System's voice suddenly sounded in Uchiha Chen's ear.

"Congratulations, Host, for defeating Tsunade's Genin Level Shadow Clone. You have been awarded 3,000 Ninja Points. As this is the Host's first time defeating a Genin Level ninja, you have additionally been awarded 2,000 Ninja Points.

At that moment, the System information changed:

Host's remaining Ninja Points: 5,100."

"Hm?"

Uchiha Chen froze. Why had Tsunade's Shadow Clone been limited to Genin Level? Then why had he struggled so much?

This was not scientific. It was not as though Uchiha Chen had never seen Genin fight.

That should not have been possible. The System had rated Uchiha Chen as a Genin powerhouse. How could Tsunade's Shadow Clone have possessed only Genin Level strength?

What kind of glitch were you having now, System?

Just as Uchiha Chen was about to ask the System what was going on, Tsunade appeared at the edge of the Training Ground.

"Not bad, kid. I thought you would only be able to defeat my Shadow Clone after its chakra ran out," Tsunade said to Uchiha Chen with a smile.

She lightly patted Uchiha Chen on the shoulder, nearly making him lose his balance.

As expected of Violent Tsunade. When it came to strength, even a ninja like the Raikage was no match for Tsunade.

"I never expected a six-year-old like you to possess this kind of strength. You really are a genius. I deliberately kept my Shadow Clone at Genin Level," Tsunade praised Uchiha Chen.

Tsunade had already let bygones be bygones regarding what had happened earlier. After all, she was not really going to hold a grudge against a six-year-old child.

As for Jiraiya? So what if she had hit him? It was not the first time, anyway.

Still, Tsunade was very pleased as she rubbed Uchiha Chen's head.

"So, are you interested in graduating now? I can talk to the Third Hokage Old Man and have you become my student," Tsunade asked excitedly.

Uchiha Chen turned his head aside, dodging Tsunade's head rub.

Damn it, I've always been the one rubbing other people's heads. No one has ever dared treat me like this.

Tsunade, you were something else!

"Don't you know a man's head is not to be touched?" Uchiha Chen narrowed his eyes at Tsunade.

"Tch, you're just a little brat. Wait a few years until you grow up, then come prove that you're a man."

Tsunade said this as she lightly lifted Uchiha Chen's chin with one hand.

Uchiha Chen's little face reddened. When had he ever encountered something like this in his previous life?

After all, he was just a Single Dog.

"Haha. You're blushing. You really are just a little brother."

Uchiha Chen's face twisted in discomfort. In this regard, he seemingly was not Tsunade's opponent.

"Well? Come on, graduate and become my student. When I was little, I was an even greater genius than you. Back then, Jiraiya and Orochimaru were both defeated by me," Tsunade shamelessly glorified herself.

"And I've never even been a teacher before," Tsunade said gleefully.

Uh, that was the real point, wasn't it?

Uchiha Chen felt as though he had become one of Tsunade's amusing toys.

So Uchiha Chen decisively cut off Tsunade's fantasy.

"Um, Lady Tsunade, when do we begin training?"

After all, he only had seven days of training time. Half of the first day had already passed, yet he had not learned anything at all.

But judging by Tsunade's appearance... she was clearly trying to slack off and kill time. Forget it. Who told her to be a Jonin?

Sorry, but Jonin really could do whatever they wanted.

Reminded by Uchiha Chen, Tsunade coughed twice.

"Sigh, children are always so impatient. I'm considering your future, and yet you..."

"No, it's just that... I..."

...Tsunade's reproachful gaze shot straight at him. Her amber-brown eyes were like two lasers aimed directly at Uchiha Chen's face.

"Oh, right, Uchiha Chen. Have you paid this week's tuition?" Tsunade asked with her arms crossed.

Uh... if possible, Uchiha Chen hoped Tsunade would explain what the hell tuition was.

Hadn't this been a free week of guidance? Why was there tuition now?

Facing Uchiha Chen's disdainful gaze, Tsunade's expression did not change. "It is free, that's right. But do you know how much money I lose by not taking missions for a week? I have to take care of Nawaki every day. Then there are your meals, lodging, medical expenses, Training Ground fees... which of those doesn't cost money?"

"And look at this place. You damaged it during that fight just now. Doesn't it need repairs?" Tsunade asked, narrowing her eyes.

You were obviously the one who wrecked this place, Lady Tsunade!

"Stop, stop. Lady Tsunade, don't stand on ceremony with me. Isn't it just a little money—"

"—I still wouldn't have any even if you sold me. Think about it, where would someone as poor and struggling as me get that kind of spare cash... ah..."

One look at Tsunade was enough for Uchiha Chen to know what she wanted the money for.

After all, Tsunade had just spent all of Jiraiya and the others' mission rewards, and she still owed the casino a mountain of debt.

Tsunade thought for a moment and nodded. "That's right. You really shouldn't have much money."

Uchiha Chen nodded. Good, at least you knew.

"Hm, I heard that the kidneys of young men can fetch a pretty good price," Tsunade said.

"..."

"You think I'd sell a kidney just to scrape together gambling money for you? Lady Tsunade, just how addicted to gambling are you?!"

"Hahaha, what are you talking about? I don't really understand. How could I possibly do something like that?"

Tsunade could clearly feel cold sweat erupting from every pore of her body. Ugh. The other side was far too sharp—he even knew about that?

Did everyone in Konoha know that she had gambled away all her mission rewards?

Could Jiraiya have told them!

"Lord Jiraiya, let's go quickly. Peeping isn't right," Little Sun Minato said with a bitter smile from behind Jiraiya.

"Minato, you don't understand. Gathering material is a profound art. My teacher, the Third Hokage, once said something that I have always followed as my motto."

"He said that gathering material not only trains your ability to hide, but also your ability to observe the information around you, and most importantly—"

"Achoo!" Jiraiya suddenly sneezed, and a chill ran through his entire body.

Who, who was speaking ill of me behind my back?

"Ahhh! Someone's peeping!"

"Who? Where?"

Jiraiya's sneeze had exposed them. Jiraiya grabbed Minato and ran.

"Most importantly, it trains your ability to escape. Run, Minato! If we get caught, they'll send us to the Police Force."

"..."