Meeting Tsunade

"Why are you happier than I am?"

Hikawa looked at Yuhi Kurenai, who was skipping along, and asked.

"Because you defeated Asuma with genjutsu."

Yuhi Kurenai tilted her head, found an excuse, and said, "Maybe I can do it too someday."

"Then you'll need to work hard."

Hikawa recalled the plot and said.

"I know!"

Yuhi Kurenai gave a light snort, sounding somewhat dissatisfied.

"I'll teach you when I have time."

Hikawa could not help but smile.

Her puffed-up expression was rather cute.

"You said it!"

Yuhi Kurenai's ruby-like eyes lit up as she said, "Teach me how to defeat Asuma!"

"Why do you want to defeat him?"

Hikawa raised an eyebrow and asked curiously, "Do you hate him?"

"I wouldn't say I hate him."

Yuhi Kurenai pouted and said, "He's always showing off in front of me, looking all smug."

It was normal for children to like showing off.

Maybe that was how Sarutobi Asuma had won over Yuhi Kurenai in the original story.

But now that Hikawa was here, things were different.

Hikawa smiled and said, "Fine, I'll teach you."

Under normal circumstances, Yuhi Kurenai definitely could not beat Sarutobi Asuma.

But with a planned ambush and some special training, winning once or twice would not be a problem.

After all, Sarutobi Asuma was only six years old.

No matter how talented he was, there was a limit.

The only one he needed to worry about was Asuma's father, Sarutobi Hiruzen.

He would definitely step in to help.

The two soon arrived home.

Yuhi Kurenai pushed open the door, kicked off her shoes to reveal her little feet, and called out, "I'm home!"

"Welcome home."

Yuhi Shinko soon appeared before them and said, "Go wash your hands. Dinner will be ready soon."

Hikawa nodded slightly.

After dinner, he remembered the new entry he had obtained: 'Shippuden.' Its effect increased his Wind Style talent by 10%.

Chakra attributes were divided into five types: water, fire, lightning, wind, and earth, along with the special yin and yang attributes.

Everyone was born with attributes, but they needed to be tested with Chakra Paper.

Hikawa did not know what innate attributes he had.

In the original story, Hatake Kakashi tested Uzumaki Naruto's attributes after the Chunin Exams, which was quite late.

Most likely, it was only after becoming a Chunin that one began considering training in Chakra nature transformation.

For Genin, learning the Three Body Technique and Chakra shape transformation was enough.

Speaking of the pinnacle of Chakra shape transformation, one had to mention the Rasengan.

The original story had also provided a method for training the Rasengan.

He just did not know whether it would work in reality.

"Uncle Shinko."

Hikawa raised his head and asked, "Do you have any Chakra Paper?"

"What's Chakra Paper?"

Yuhi Kurenai asked curiously.

"It's used to test your Chakra attributes."

Yuhi Shinko thought for a moment and said, "Although it's a little early, there's no harm in knowing sooner."

He got up and went into a room. Before long, he returned with two square slips of paper, each only palm-sized.

"Just channel your Chakra into them."

Yuhi Shinko explained, "The Chakra Paper will react differently according to your Chakra attributes."

"I'll try."

Yuhi Kurenai eagerly took the Chakra Paper.

Very soon, the paper changed.

Its right half burst into flames, while its left half was soaked with water and became damp.

"That's so amazing!"

Yuhi Kurenai could not help saying as she watched fire and water coexist.

"Water Style and Fire Style."

Yuhi Shinko said with some surprise, "It's rare for mutually opposing water and fire to appear together."

"Does that mean I can learn Water Style and Fire Style ninjutsu?"

Yuhi Kurenai blinked and asked.

"Mm."

After nodding, Yuhi Shinko added in a deep voice, "But there's no need. Mastering genjutsu alone will be enough for you."

Being able to skillfully master two Chakra attributes already qualified one as a Jonin.

That showed just how difficult it was.

With Yuhi Kurenai's talent, specializing in genjutsu would clearly make her a Jonin faster than studying Water Style and Fire Style.

While the two spoke, Hikawa's Chakra attributes had already been tested.

Lightning and fire.

If he picked up a sword, could he become enlightened?

Hikawa fell into thought.

Wind was not among his innate attributes.

Under normal circumstances, he would need to spend time cultivating it.

But now that he had the system, there was another path.

"Hikawa, you're the same. Learn genjutsu properly first."

To keep Hikawa from spreading his energy too thin, Yuhi Shinko reminded him once again.

"Mm."

Hikawa did not argue and merely nodded.

"Let me tell you, Hikawa defeated Asuma today!"

Yuhi Kurenai suddenly remembered something and said proudly, "Genjutsu is stronger than Wind Style!"

The sheer amount of information left Yuhi Shinko unable to react for a moment.

Hikawa had only studied for a week, yet he had defeated the Hokage's son?

He truly was a genius!

After a few seconds, Yuhi Shinko smiled and said, "Not bad. Genjutsu can give you a tremendous advantage in battle."

There was indeed nothing wrong with that statement.

The premise was that he did not encounter a ninja from the Uchiha Clan.

The Sharingan's hand-sign-free genjutsu was practically the natural enemy of ordinary genjutsu users.

Hikawa had no particular reaction, but Yuhi Kurenai found unprecedented motivation.

After resting for a while, she ran off to train in genjutsu.

Hikawa, meanwhile, went to the small woods outside the house and trained in Ninja Tool Throwing under the lamplight.

A new day began.

Hikawa found that his popularity in class had soared.

People kept coming over to talk to him, especially the girls.

In the Ninja World, strength was revered above all.

Hikawa was handsome and strong now, so naturally, he was popular.

After all, children were pure and simple.

Watching Hikawa get surrounded, Yuhi Kurenai felt something strange for the first time, as though something that belonged to her had been snatched away.

As for Sarutobi Asuma, Hikawa gave him a glance and paid him no further attention.

Sarutobi Hiruzen had taught him a method to break genjutsu the night before.

But he did not rush off to challenge Hikawa to another duel. He planned to wait until he was certain.

Class time passed in a flash, and soon it was Saturday.

Hikawa woke up early.

Besides training, he had to go to the orphanage.

Hikawa first ran a lap around the streets before heading toward the orphanage.

Before he even reached the orphanage, several lines of text appeared before his eyes.

E-Rank Talent Entry: Strong Physique (Obtained).

Trigger condition: Body reaches the minimum level of a Genin.

Effect: Body Energy recovery speed increases by 10% from its original rate.

Note: Possesses two synthesis paths.

First: Add the E-Rank Entry Nimble Steps and the E-Rank Entry Thousand Years of Death to synthesize the D-Rank Entry Taijutsu Genin.

Second: Add the D-Rank Entry Medical Ninja and the E-Rank Entry Nimble Steps to synthesize the C-Rank Entry Heavenly Strength.

Hikawa could not help stopping in his tracks.

The acquisition of 'Strong Physique' had come naturally, so he was not surprised.

The increase in Body Energy recovery speed was also good. It would allow him to train for longer.

What exceeded his expectations were the two synthesis paths for 'Strong Physique.'

Although the difficulty had risen sharply, Hikawa still chose the second synthesis path without hesitation.

Judging from this C-Rank Entry, 'Heavenly Strength,' together with the C-Rank Entry 'Innate Full Soul,' it was most likely a Yang Style talent.

"Hikawa? You're here so early? Have you eaten?"

Yakushi Nonō's voice rang out.

"Director."

Hikawa came back to his senses and said, "I ate some rice balls earlier."

"Here."

Yakushi Nonō handed him a cup of milk and said, "Finish this, then I'll take you to meet Tsunade-sama."

"Alright."

Hikawa gulped down the milk.

The two headed outside and soon arrived at Konoha Hospital.

Hikawa followed Yakushi Nonō upstairs and finally met Tsunade in an office.

She wore a tea-green long robe and sat on the sofa with her long, shapely legs crossed.

Her long golden hair was tied into a ponytail. A diamond-shaped Yin Seal marked her forehead, and her face was beautiful and delicate.

Her sleeveless top was stretched full, exposing hints of fair skin and forming an obvious curve.

Hikawa's gaze unconsciously fell into that abyss.

Magnificent. No further words were needed.

It was even more shocking than in the anime.

Only when Hikawa met those bright brown eyes did he shudder.

Damn, I forgot to turn off the auto-aim.

Today was Tuesday. Whether this book made it through the first round of recommendations depended on today's read-throughs, so please remember to read to the end.