Naruto: Extreme Bloodline Limit/Naruto: Uchiha Ronglin Chapter 18

The two of them went pale, a light sheen of sweat appearing on their foreheads as their earlier excitement and enthusiasm vanished.

"There's not much I want to say, because there's no need to. That is, unless you pass the test and earn my recognition." Lord Tsunade spoke to herself as she went straight to the point.

What kind of test would it be? The traditional bell-grabbing exercise, or something else? Ronglin calculated inwardly.

The bell-grabbing test was considered a Konoha tradition, though some squad leaders came up with different tests.

"The test is simple." Lord Tsunade removed two small bells from her belt, the corners of her lips curling slightly.

"Take them from me within an hour."

Something about this script seemed off. Ronglin narrowed his eyes, wanting badly to know what Lord Tsunade was thinking, but unfortunately, he did not have mind-reading abilities!

His instincts told him there was definitely something wrong!

There were no lunch boxes, and there was a one-hour time limit. Nor had she said what would happen if they failed to get the bells. After all, Lord Tsunade only had two bells, while their squad had three people.

Two bells for three people—they simply could not be divided evenly. Having watched Naruto, Ronglin knew that obtaining a bell was not necessarily required to pass. This test was more about examining the cooperation and trust among the three squad members.

"Ah?! How can we attack you, Lord Tsunade?"

Harusame Yu, who had always worshipped Lord Tsunade as her idol, parted her small lips in shock. Shimura Ou did not show it, but he was likely thinking much the same. Ronglin sighed gloomily to himself.

What kind of teammates are these?

Ronglin could practically guess that the three of them would soon be brutally beaten up by Lord Tsunade. More precisely, she would be giving them a warning.

Yet Shimura Ou and Harusame Yu actually believed they could not lay a hand on their idol! Ronglin was left speechless.

"Oh? Is that so? Then don't attack me. The test never said I can't attack you."

A strange smile appeared on Lord Tsunade's face as she looked at them, a flash of cunning and amusement passing through her eyes.

"..."

Only then did Shimura Ou and Harusame Yu realize that this was a test, not a meeting with their idol!!!

But the words had already left their mouths. What were they supposed to do now? The two exchanged a glance, then turned toward Ronglin with apologetic looks in their eyes.

Faced with such an odd pair, even if he was annoyed, he could not bring himself to vent it. He could only hope their future paths would go smoothly, with fewer setbacks.

"Then let's begin. The Third Hokage thinks highly of you. Let me see if it's true."

Shaking the bells in her hand, Lord Tsunade cast Ronglin a casual glance.

"You have ten minutes to discuss how you plan to take the bells from me."

Lord Tsunade put on an easygoing expression. I'm giving you ten minutes to discuss it. I'm being very considerate here.

"What do we do?"

Looking at Lord Tsunade standing off to the side and staring absentmindedly at the sky, Harusame Yu looked troubled and conflicted. Once her initial shock and excitement faded, the fire in her heart cooled as well. Taking bells from Lord Tsunade, one of the Sannin, would not be easy.

Shimura Ou said nothing, instead looking toward Ronglin. He understood that Ronglin was the one Lord Tsunade valued most in their squad.

Combined with his naturally quiet personality and dislike of drawing attention, Shimura Ou's first reaction was to see what plan Ronglin had. As for Harusame Yu, Shimura Ou had never counted on her.

"Yeah, what should we do?" Harusame Yu knew her own capabilities well, and she too looked toward Ronglin.