Maybe I'm a one-in-ten-thousand Senjutsu genius!

Naruto Uzumaki:???

"Granny Tsunade, what did you say?!"

"You're saying Kanami is a hero of this war?!"

Naruto Uzumaki stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief.

Tsunade glanced at Naruto sideways. "Do you think I, as the Hokage, would joke about something like this?"

"In a couple of days, once the village is rebuilt, I will personally announce in the village that Kanami has become Konoha Hero."

"Ah?"

"Ah!"

Naruto Uzumaki gripped his hair tightly.

How could that be!

How is that possible!

I don't believe it!

I must be dreaming!

I went away to train for two years, and when I came back, I was told that one of my classmates had become Konoha Hero?!

"Granny Tsunade, why is she called a hero in this battle? Is it because she discovered the enemy attack in advance and sent the intelligence back to the village immediately?"

This is the first time Naruto has used his brain to think about a problem.

This was the most plausible reason he could think of for Kanami to become Konoha Hero.

Kanami chuckled softly upon hearing this, but remained silent.

Tsunade glanced at Kanami, seeing that he didn't stop her from continuing.

So she continued, "It's too small-minded, Naruto."

"In this sudden war, Kanami single-handedly defeated the Fifth Raikage."

"What?!"

"What did you say!"

Just when Naruto thought he had figured out the reason and felt a little better, he suddenly gasped for breath and almost couldn't catch his breath.

His bright blue eyes were almost bulging out.

"No, how is that possible! That's Kage-level! That means Kanami can fight against Granny Tsunade?"

"Are Kage-level really that weak now?!"

Tsunade, who had been smiling, immediately stopped smiling.

What do you mean by saying that Kage-level are so weak right now?

Kanami!

Her face darkened, and she glared at Naruto: "Since you think Kage-level is weak, why don't you give it a try with me?"

As she spoke, Tsunade raised her clenched fist.

Naruto immediately snapped out of his daze and quickly retreated behind Jiraiya.

"Never mind, I was just talking nonsense."

He knew all too well just how terrifying Tsunade's Super Strength was.

Teuchi Tsunade? He'd have to be suicidal!

Naruto, hiding behind Jiraiya, glanced leisurely at Kanami.

"Kanami, how did you suddenly become so strong?"

"Have you been secretly practicing cultivation these past two years?"

Kanami smiled slightly and nodded, "Yes, I also just returned from my cultivation not long ago."

"Congratulations on getting so much stronger! Back in the Ninja Academy, I was worried that if I surpassed you and made you the bottom of the class, you'd be very unhappy."

Naruto said, pursing his lips.

He then patted Jiraiya: "Jiraiya, didn't you say you were one of the strongest ninjas in the Shinobi World? How come Kanami's master seems even more powerful? He's already able to fight the Lightning Shadow in just two years."

Jiraiya rested one hand on his chin as he scrutinized Kanami.

He already knew about how Kanami had helped the village survive the crisis.

"Who could it be? Who in the Shinobi World could possibly be capable of teaching a student like this?"

He frantically searched his mind for all sorts of people he considered to be strong.

The result is that no matter how you compare it, it seems impossible for a Genin to be able to fight Kage-level opponent within two years.

Looking at Jiraiya's expression, Tsunade, who was standing to the side, could see that she was about to break down.

"Alright, stop guessing. You'll never guess it even if you try your whole life."

"Kanami went to the Slug Forest to cultivate with the Slug Sage and a Tree Spirit there."

Upon hearing Tsunade's explanation, Jiraiya suddenly understood.

No wonder that no matter how I compare myself to the known powerful figures in the Shinobi World, I can't find anyone who could train Monster like Kanami.

It turns out they went to the Slug Forest to learn Senjutsu.

Thinking of this, Jiraiya glanced at Kanami with a serious expression.

Senjutsu are not something you can learn just by wanting to; talent and hard work are equally important.

Back then, he remained composed and dignified even when facing Mitokado Homura's strong suppression. Now that he has mastered Senjutsu, he doesn't exude any excessive arrogance.

He was not only a genius, but his temperament was also extraordinary.

With a sigh in his heart, Jiraiya and glanced back at Naruto.

Seeing Naruto's still clear eyes, he couldn't help but shake his head.

The two are close in age, so how come one is a genius and the other is like an idiot?

"Slug Forest? Slug Sage?"

Naruto muttered to himself.

Then he thought of Gamabunta.

"The Jiraiya, didn't Toad mention the Great Toad Sage before?"

"Could you ask Boss Toad if I can go and learn Senjutsu from the Great Toad Sage?"

"You?"

Jiraiya glanced down at Naruto.

"Hey, you Jiraiya, what kind of look is that?! Am I, Naruto, not going to let you learn Senjutsu?"

"Of course you can learn it, but the most important thing about Senjutsu is talent, and you..."

Jiraiya glanced at Naruto from head to toe, then shook his head. "Your basic Chakra control is so poor, going to learn Senjutsu will only harm you."

"If you cannot achieve a 1:1:1 ratio between Spiritual Energy, Physical Energy, and Natural Energy when absorbing Natural Energy, you may very well turn into Toad Statue."

"Hmph, how do you know you don't have talent if you don't try?"

Naruto's eyes narrowed to slits. "Maybe I'm the one-in-a-million Senjutsu Mode genius!"

Kanami agreed with this statement.

In the Original Plot, Naruto mastered Senjutsu Mode and learned Sage Mode in less than half a month at Mount Myōboku.

He spent over a year in the Slug Forest.

Of course, Kanami's purpose was not solely to learn Senjutsu; more importantly, he sought to comprehend the Senjutsu abilities of the Tree Spirit, which differed from those of the other Three Great Sage Lands.

Jiraiya rolled his eyes at him.

Where are there so many geniuses in Senjutsu?

If there were truly that many, everyone would possess Senjutsu.

Orochimaru wouldn't have been rejected by the White Snake Sage of Ryūchi Cave.

"Alright, go help with the reconstruction at the Konoha Village."

"Once it's rebuilt, will you take me to learn Senjutsu?"

Naruto looked at Jiraiya with expectant eyes.

Jiraiya waved his hand and said helplessly, "Yes, yes, go quickly. Once Konoha is rebuilt, I'll take you to Mount Myōboku to learn Senjutsu."

"Okay, I'm off!"

Naruto laughed and ran towards the Village Entrance.

Tsunade frowned slightly. "Jiraiya, are you really going to take Naruto to learn Senjutsu? I might release Chakra from the Nine-Tails Fox inside him to interfere with his Senjutsu process."

"If a problem arises..."

Jiraiya interrupted, "It's alright. Regarding that, the Sealing Jutsu on him have been reinforced. The Nine-Tails Fox will have little effect on Naruto unless it senses his hatred."

After he finished speaking, his gaze became serious.

"Tsunade, besides checking on the village, I also have some news to share with you."

"That organization is about to make a move again."

"You mean the organization Itachi Uchiha belonged to?"

Jiraiya nodded. "Yes."

"Another operation? Not long after the Third Hokage's death, Itachi Uchiha appeared in the village, his target being Naruto..."

Tsunade frowned. "Last time it was reconnaissance, is this time it a real attempt to capture Naruto?"