See You Tomorrow (Revised)

The weather was really nice today.

At the Training Ground, Uchiha Chen quickly demonstrated to Tsunade the Chakra precision control training he had been practicing these past few days.

"Not bad, very good. You've actually reached the point of controlling the direction of your Chakra. I'd originally just wanted to find something time-consuming for you to practice first. I never expected you to be so talented in this area."

"How about it? Want to learn Medical Ninjutsu from me? Don't waste such great talent." Tsunade sounded like some pyramid scheme con artist.

Uchiha Chen shot Tsunade a helpless look. "I'd rather learn how to cook from you."

"..."

"Fine, fine. I know kids like you aren't interested in Medical Ninjutsu." Tsunade spoke helplessly.

"Today is the last day." Tsunade stood in the shadows of the Training Ground, watching Uchiha Chen.

"I'll now teach you my signature Taijutsu, Monstrous Strength." Tsunade crossed her arms over her chest.

"Monstrous Strength is a type of Ninja Body Art. This move was developed by my grandfather, the First Hokage, and later perfected by me."

"Right now, I'm the only one who can use it. To use this move, you need exceptionally good Chakra control and explosive power. If you weren't so outstanding at controlling Chakra, I wouldn't teach this Taijutsu to you."

"The key to this move is to concentrate Chakra in one part of your body, then release it all at once. Of course, its power depends on your Chakra and how much your body can withstand. In theory, once this move reaches a profound level, it can shatter mountains and split the earth."

"Of course, if you reach that level, this Ninjutsu will inflict severe damage on its user. It's called Monstrous Strength precisely because of its immense destructive power."

Tsunade gestured for Uchiha Chen to move farther away. She straightened up as Chakra gradually gathered in her fist.

So that Uchiha Chen could see clearly, she moved very slowly.

Then she suddenly punched the ground. The entire Training Ground cracked apart, with Tsunade at its center.

"Uh... that was a bit overboard, Teacher," Uchiha Chen said.

"It's fine. This Training Ground has needed repairs for a long time anyway. I'll talk to the Third Hokage Old Man about it later. This counts as damage incurred during work. Konoha can reimburse it." Tsunade did not care in the slightest.

"..."

"This move sends your fist rushing toward the target along with Chakra. No matter how tough the target is, it means nothing before this move. The degree of damage is determined by how much Chakra you use," Tsunade continued.

"Of course, you can also gather Chakra at your fingertips. That would make it even more powerful. But I don't recommend doing that. Without Lightning Release Armor as tough as the Third Raikage's, your fingers would be easily injured."

"And there's this move too. It's called Heavenly Foot of Pain." Tsunade suddenly raised her leg. Then she stomped down, and the entire ground sank dramatically.

Uchiha Chen was deeply tempted by the power of this move. Although he was not a purely Taijutsu-focused ninja, Taijutsu was currently his strongest attribute.

If he awakened Susanoo in the future and used Monstrous Strength through it... or if he learned the Eight Gates Formation and then used this move, just how powerful would it be? Uchiha Chen's thoughts could not help drifting away.

"Give it a try." Tsunade spoke to the absent-minded Uchiha Chen.

Uchiha Chen immediately began gathering his Chakra.

Then Uchiha Chen failed. His Chakra quickly dispersed because it had gathered unevenly.

"Again!"

"This part should be like this..."

Tsunade's instructions rang out continuously through the air.

Tsunade spent the entire day guiding Uchiha Chen.

Even for Uchiha Chen, whose Chakra precision control was already extremely good, this move was not something he could master so easily.

However, his Level 7 Taijutsu, combined with his precise Chakra control, still gave him many advantages.

As time slowly passed, the sky gradually darkened.

In the twilight, the sun hung at an angle like a gloomy old man, stretching the two figures' shadows across the Training Ground.

May evenings carried a faint restlessness. The scent of sweat filled the air.

Uchiha Chen wiped away his sweat. Only because Tsunade constantly replenished his Chakra could he train for an entire day.

This method of crazily draining his own Chakra was incredibly valuable. After all, it was difficult to find a teacher like this. Uchiha Chen cherished this opportunity.

Just as he was about to use Monstrous Strength again, Tsunade stopped him.

"Chen, you've more or less grasped it now. You just need to keep practicing." Tsunade motioned for Uchiha Chen to stop and rest.

Tsunade and Uchiha Chen casually sat down on the ground of the Training Ground.

"You're a genius, a genius about as talented as me. There's no doubt about that." Tsunade said this without the slightest embarrassment.

"As my student, I originally didn't want to mix these things into it."

Tsunade's golden eyes were filled with seriousness.

"I know that being exceptional brings troubles. Having power makes people isolate you, and it can also make you arrogant, even if you were given the highest expectations from the start. This is especially obvious in geniuses. It's a common flaw among geniuses."

"You're only six years old, but I can tell that you're very mature for your age. Your father was my Second Grandfather's disciple. I'm also your teacher. That's why I have high hopes for your future."

"Precisely because I have high hopes for you, I don't want you to take the wrong path. I hope you won't be bound by something like a clan."

"If you become too fixated on something as insignificant as a clan, you'll overlook what truly matters. Your companions should always be the people you cherish most."

Uchiha Chen did not answer Tsunade.

He hugged his knees and looked up at the setting sun.

The beautiful sunset dyed the entire sky. Clouds rolled across the orange-yellow heavens like waves.

The sky was like an overturned sea.

The sunlight seemed to pierce through layer upon layer of time, making Uchiha Chen's eyes burn as well.

After a long while—

"Teacher, I'm just an ordinary person. In a chaotic world like this, I only want to protect the people I love and the people who love me. That's all."

Uchiha Chen looked seriously into Tsunade's eyes.

"The people I love and the people who love me..." Tsunade murmured.

After a long while, she patted Uchiha Chen on the head.

"Who doesn't?"

"Let's go home. This week of training is over.

"My Summoning Beast is the Slug. You've seen it before, but the Slug isn't a combat-type Summoning Beast, and you aren't interested in Medical Ninjutsu right now. I'll keep this contract for you first."

"If you can't find a suitable Summoning Beast in the future, come find me. Consider it a Jonin gift from me, your teacher."

After saying that, Tsunade stood up. She dusted herself off and slowly walked out of the Training Ground.

When she reached the entrance, she suddenly tilted her head and smiled at Uchiha Chen. "Do you want me to pass any message to Kushina for you?"

Uchiha Chen dusted himself off and smiled.

"Tell her, see you tomorrow."