Heterogeneous Race Ninja Girl Appraisal Guide

"Watch carefully."

Tsunade formed hand seals slowly.

Boar—Dog—Rooster—Monkey—Ram!

Summoning Technique!

After finishing the hand seals, Tsunade slapped a palm onto the ground.

Tadpole-like markings spread outward as a puff of white smoke rose and dispersed.

Before her appeared a slug with a white body and a blue back.

"Tsunade-sama."

The slug greeted her politely.

"Slug Lord."

Tsunade pointed at Hikawa and said, "This is my new student, Hikawa."

"Hikawa-sama."

The slug spoke gently. "I am pleased to become your Summoning Beast. You may summon me whenever you need anything in the future."

Hikawa could not help sighing inwardly. Now this is what a Summoning Beast should be.

The snakes of Ryūchi Cave had terrible attitudes, and asking them for help required offering sacrifices.

The toads of Mount Myoboku were somewhat better, but they had to run around for the Great Toad Sage's prophecies.

The slugs of Shikkotsu Forest not only had pleasant voices, but were also dutiful and answered every request.

"Slug Lord, I'll call for you again next time."

After the introductions, Tsunade released the Summoning Technique.

With a bang, the slug vanished amid the smoke.

Hikawa found it rather regrettable.

He had thought Tsunade would take him to Shikkotsu Forest.

Perhaps there was no need to go since he could not learn Sage Mode yet.

"Shikkotsu Forest has only one Summoning Beast: the slug. Its true name is Katsuyu."

Tsunade stood up and said casually, "What we summon are its split bodies."

"Mm."

Hikawa nodded.

The size of a Summoning Beast summoned through the Summoning Technique depended on how much Chakra was supplied.

In the original work, even Tsunade and Haruno Sakura working together had failed to summon Katsuyu's true body.

That showed just how massive it was.

"Alright, it's time to go to the hospital."

Tsunade stretched lazily and said, "Go get my coat."

Hikawa got up and went to her room.

The moment he opened the door, a faint fragrance wafted over him.

He looked around but did not see her coat, so he opened the wardrobe.

All sorts of clothes came into view, including plenty of intimate garments.

For some reason, Hikawa felt that Tsunade had no guard up around him at all.

Was it because he was young? Or was it simply her carefree personality?

Hikawa took the coat and returned to the living room.

Tsunade accepted it and casually slipped it on.

She swept both hands back, making the tea-green coat flutter dramatically. The character for "gamble" on its back was clearly visible.

This would have been the perfect moment for the God of Gamblers theme music to start playing.

If she lost every time she gambled, could she not be called the God of Gamblers as well?

After studying at Konoha Hospital for three days, Hikawa finally mastered the Hemostatic Technique.

E-rank Ninjutsu Entry: Hemostatic Technique.

Trigger condition: Successfully perform this Ninjutsu.

Effect: This Ninjutsu automatically reaches the proficient level.

After successfully casting the Hemostatic Technique, a new entry appeared as well.

Hikawa could not help letting out a breath.

Three days was neither short nor long. It could only be called average.

He felt that he was like Shizune from the original work.

Although he could eventually become an outstanding Medical Ninja, he would be unable to reach Tsunade's level—namely, learning the Yin Seal.

"Your talent is really strange."

Watching him perform the Hemostatic Technique, Tsunade could not help remarking, "You became so proficient right after learning it."

"Is that bad?"

Hikawa asked in return.

"It's not bad. It's very good."

Tsunade explained, "Learning and mastering the Hemostatic Technique in three days already qualifies you as a genius."

Learning the Hemostatic Technique in three days was not particularly fast, but Hikawa's speed of mastery made up for that weakness.

After all, learning something and mastering it were two different things.

"How long did it take you?"

Hikawa asked curiously.

Tsunade raised three fingers.

"Three days too?"

Hikawa's eyes lit up slightly as he asked.

"Less than three hours."

Tsunade lifted her chin, a smug smile appearing on her face. "You still have a long way to go before you surpass me."

"I'll work hard."

Hikawa was not discouraged, because he had a cheat.

Deep Blue, show me your limits!

"That's a good attitude."

Tsunade reached out and rubbed his head. "Then, to celebrate you learning the Hemostatic Technique, let's play a few rounds at the Casino!"

By the end, she was already excited.

"Does that count as celebrating?"

Somewhat dissatisfied, Hikawa grabbed her wrist and twisted hard, but it did not budge at all.

Tsunade unconsciously raised an eyebrow.

He was very strong.

Especially considering that Hikawa was only six years old, it was all the more remarkable.

A subtle feeling suddenly rose in Tsunade's heart.

He had practically been born to be her student.

"Don't resist your teacher."

Tsunade pinched his cheek and withdrew her hand.

"Yes."

Hikawa replied lifelessly.

"Fine, I'll give you two days off."

Tsunade said painfully.

Without Hikawa, she would definitely lose every last bit of money at the Casino tomorrow and the day after.

No, she had to win more today.

"Let's go!"

Thinking this, Tsunade picked up Hikawa and leaped out the window.

The fragrance had only just gathered before the oncoming wind scattered it.

Hikawa instinctively buried himself in a soft, warm abyss.

It was not until late at night that he finally escaped and returned home.

A new day arrived.

Hikawa came to the Konoha Knowledge Bookstore.

Three days had passed since their last meeting.

"Hikawa, you came at just the right time."

Tsuchihashi took out a scroll and said with a smile, "This is a reward personally issued to you by the Raikage."

Hikawa opened the scroll with an expectant look.

The first thing he saw was a large line of text: Lightning Release Chakra Mode.

His heart gave a jolt. This was exactly what he wanted!

But... it was a little stingy. They had not simply given him the training method for Lightning Release Chakra Mode outright.

Lightning Release Chakra Mode was the foundation of every Raikage's strength.

Then again, it made sense. He was not the Raikage's student, so how could he possibly learn it?

"Thank you, Uncle Tsuchihashi."

Hikawa closed the scroll.

"Kumogakure is very satisfied with your performance. If you make greater contributions in the future, there will be even more rewards."

Tsuchihashi patted him on the shoulder as he spoke.

"I understand."

Hikawa took out a new scroll and said, "This is my friend's new book."

"Heterogeneous Race Ninja Girl Appraisal Guide?"

Tsuchihashi opened the scroll and gave it a glance, then froze. "This... this is simply a genius concept!"

In the Ninja World, there was no such concept as animal-eared girls or demi-human girls. At most, there were Summoning Beasts and Tailed Beasts.

And having animal-eared girls or demi-human girls become ninjas was truly unprecedented.

"It'll be a hit! It'll definitely be a hit!"

Tsuchihashi felt as though he had opened the door to a whole new world.

"When will it be published?"

Hikawa only cared about the money.

"Wait another two months."

Tsuchihashi calmed himself and explained, "Publishing it now would only steal Taimanin's market."

That was professionalism.

Hikawa agreed after hearing that.

He bade Tsuchihashi farewell, went downstairs, and had just stepped out of the bookstore when he ran straight into Rin Nohara.

"Hikawa?"

When Rin Nohara saw him, surprise lit up her face.

"Morning, Rin."

Hikawa stopped and asked with a smile, "Are you here to buy books?"

"Mm."

Rin Nohara nodded.

"What book are you buying?"

Hikawa asked casually.

"A book for Medical Ninjas."

Rin Nohara spoke somewhat sheepishly.

This had something to do with Hikawa.

Under normal circumstances, Rin Nohara would not begin learning Medical Ninjutsu until after graduation.

But Hikawa's experience had encouraged her and made her yearn for it.

"This one is better for beginners."

Hikawa quickly found her a basic medical text and said casually, "You can ask me if there's anything you don't understand."

"Thank you, Hikawa."

Rin Nohara held the book and thanked him gratefully.