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"Tsunade, look over there!"

At that moment, on the Second Year Corridor, Jiraiya, who had just finished school, stood by the window. As if seeing something interesting, he called out to Tsunade, who was rushing out, and said.

"Someone's fighting!

Good heavens, they've only just started first year, and he can already use the Substitution Technique?"

"Really?"

Tsunade's beautiful eyes lit up, and she jogged over, "Where, where?"

She looked in the direction Jiraiya was pointing and saw Might Duy using his hands and feet to kick the children who had been bullying him around the playground like a ball.

His methods were extremely brutal!

"Wow, who is this powerhouse from which class? Let me count, one, two, three... four people can't beat him?"

Jiraiya, with his rear end sticking out, ran back and forth, constantly looking for a good viewing angle.

"I've seen him before, Might Duy from First Year Class One. It seems he's a year below us because he started school late, but looking at his combat power..."

Tsunade looked at Duy, who was holding Gongzhu up by the collar, her small face filled with surprise.

Even with her Ninjutsu skills, she probably couldn't suppress several students of the same grade.

Moreover, she heard that Might Duy didn't have much talent for Ninjutsu.

How could he use the Substitution Technique, which was difficult to learn even before First Year Graduation?

Could it be that, like her, he had hired a famous teacher to Teach him...

Not far from the two, leaning against the wall by the window, Orochimaru's androgynous face seemed even more surprised.

Although he usually appeared taciturn, his memory was astonishing. Even for Might Duy, whom he had only met once, he knew his personality and characteristics very well.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Duy was the student with the worst Ninjutsu talent in the entire first year, and also the most hardworking.

But Ninjutsu talent wasn't like physical prowess, which could be gained through hard work. It involved too many complex theories and inherent talent.

If someone had truly taught this Duy, then the teacher behind him must have had an extremely deep understanding of Ninjutsu, and in some ways, had almost reconstructed the Substitution Technique to be able to teach a student with poor talent.

"Who could this teacher be?"

Orochimaru licked his lips, his eyes shining as he looked at Might Duy's receding back.

"I wonder if I'll be fortunate enough to become a disciple of this teacher and learn Ninjutsu..."

In the evening, on Konoha's main road.

"I can't believe Tobirama actually believed this last piece of intel!"

Uchiha Ao touched the ninjutsu scroll hidden in his chest, his heart filled with excitement.

Walking along the main road, some shops on both sides of the street had already turned on their neon lights. As he passed a barbecue restaurant, the faint aroma wafting from inside made his mouth water.

He hesitated for a moment, but ultimately didn't go in. The silver tael reward for the mission had to be collected from the clan. He had bought many explosive tags and ration pills while on the run, and now his wallet didn't even have ten thousand taels. It was better to save some money.

As for the information he had just reported to Tobirama, it was naturally that Cloud Village would not go to war until next year.

He explained that this intel came from Kinkaku and Ginkaku, who were quite troubled by it and even threatened to kill the Second Raikage A.

Unexpectedly, Tobirama wasn't very interested in the timing of the war next year. Instead, he was very interested in the intel about Kinkaku and Ginkaku wanting to kill A.

After repeated confirmation, Tobirama seemed very pleased. Not only did he generously reward him with four Wood Release ninjutsu, but he also promised that future espionage missions would receive silver tael rewards from the village.

"This old schemer probably wants to use this to stir up infighting within Cloud Village! Tsk tsk... dirty politician."

Uchiha Ao shook his head.

But... none of that concerned him anymore.

He was now safely back in the village and had obtained Wood Release. Although he hadn't acquired the Wood Style Sage Art he wanted most, it was still a considerable harvest.

Wood Release: Insertion, Wood Release Wood Clone, Wood Release Violent Gun Tree, Wood Release: Forest Dwellers.

There were techniques for self-preservation, attack, and even Insertion, a ninjutsu with sealing properties! With these learned, my combat ability would become even stronger!

He wondered if practicing these ordinary Wood Release ninjutsu could improve his physique to that of Hashirama Cells.

"It's a shame... there wasn't a single Wood Style Sage Art in the Wood Release category Tobirama let me choose from. Otherwise, the chance of becoming similar to Hashirama Cells would have been much higher."

It seemed he would have to find another way to obtain the Wood Style Sage Art...

Whoosh!

At this moment, a figure flashed by in his field of vision with great agility.

Ao suppressed the instinctive urge to turn his head and calmly analyzed the situation.

Anbu?

It seemed this Hokage still didn't trust him and wanted to send someone to monitor his true purpose for researching Wood Release.

It didn't matter. With the help of his fate, he could learn it anytime as long as he grasped the general principles of the ninjutsu over these past few days.

"Teacher Sou?"

Sou's thoughts were interrupted. He followed the sound and saw a blonde little girl standing before him, gazing at him with sparkling, beautiful eyes.

"You're back from your mission?"

Listening closely, there seemed to be a hint of joy in her tone.

"Hmm? You are... Classmate Tsunade!"

Uchiha Sou feigned hesitation for a moment, then stared intently at Tsunade's small face and chuckled, "I didn't expect any students to recognize me. Why are you here? Why didn't you go home after school?"

"I, I came to find Granduncle to gamble... Ah, no."

Looking at Uchiha Sou's handsome face and his gentle eyes, Tsunade's small face flushed. She shyly lowered her head, muttering for a long time without being able to utter a word.

"Please, please teach... me Ninjutsu."

"Oh..."

Uchiha Sou was about to speak when his eyes suddenly narrowed. Glancing past Tsunade's blushing face, he suddenly saw masked figures flashing by behind the trees not far away and on both sides. He curled his lips.

Good heavens, this setup... worthy of Konoha's Princess Tsunade.

It seems like a warning.

Although I'm a bit unhappy, who told me I have a criminal record...

The key is that my record for attempted assassination can't be sealed.

If we chat any longer, my back will probably be covered in Kunai...

Thinking this, he had no choice but to propose leaving: "Alright then, you go ahead. If you have any questions another day, you can come ask me.* Teacher has been researching some low-level Ninjutsu recently, and I should be able to help you."

After speaking, he walked straight towards the direction of the clan compound.

Although I can't build a good relationship now, there's still plenty of time. There will be a day when I meet this Princess Tsunade again.

At that time, deepening our understanding won't be too late.

"Eh?"

Seeing Sou leave so hastily, Tsunade was flustered. In the end, she didn't know what to say and could only watch Sou's departing back, pursing her lips and lost in thought.

"If only all the teachers at school were as handsome as Teacher Sou..."

As if remembering something, Tsunade's eyes lit up.

There aren't any handsome teachers at the school, so why not have Teacher Sou come back to teach!

The Ninja Academy, Granduncle is the Principal...

Heh heh, I'll go find Granduncle and make a bet!

I'll bet Teacher Sou's return to his original position. I absolutely don't want Hiruzen Sarutobi, that Creepy Uncle, as my team leader!

I heard from the aunties in the clan that he apparently spied on the Women's Bathhouse too. Eww~

And so, with lovesick Tsunade skipping along, she arrived at Tobirama's Office. After a bit of pestering, she managed to convince him, in exchange for not skipping class for a month.

However, Tobirama, perhaps considering the impact, only agreed to reinstate Uchiha Ao as an Assistant Teacher. He would only be allowed to teach Ninjutsu at the school once a month, and Tobirama would decide who taught.

Still, the salary remained the same: Fifty Thousand Taels per month.

The next morning, Uchiha Ao, having received the notification, was momentarily stunned.

"What's going on..."

At that moment, a famous quote suddenly popped into his mind.

Back to eating Public Meals, brothers!