Determining the Team Instructor

A secluded residence somewhere in Konoha.

"Lady Mito, I'm home!"

Uzumaki Kushina hopped and skipped into the courtyard.

Hearing her voice, Uzumaki Mito walked out.

She was the wife of Senju Hashirama and the first Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

"How did the first day of school feel?"

Uzumaki Mito asked with a smile on her face.

"It was pretty good."

After saying this, Uzumaki Kushina pursed her lips and added, "It's just that a few boys were really annoying."

"Did they bully you?"

Uzumaki Mito's gaze sharpened as she asked.

"I said I wanted to become Hokage, and they laughed at me."

Uzumaki Kushina waved her small fist and said, "If it weren't for Natsuki, I definitely would have beaten them up."

"Who is Natsuki?"

Uzumaki Mito looked at her fierce yet cute expression and asked again.

"A very good classmate."

Uzumaki Kushina began to chatter incessantly, "He's strong, good-looking, and he even cooks delicious food."

"It seems you've made a good friend."

Uzumaki Mito smiled, noting the name Natsuki.

A new week began.

Natsuki took a day off and came to Konoha Hospital with Yakushi Nonō.

Konoha Hospital had specifically cleared out a large classroom for the Medical Ninja Training Class exam today.

Natsuki stopped at the entrance.

He was not a student of the Medical Ninja Training Class, so there was no need for him to go in.

"Nonō, relax. With your ability, there definitely won't be any problems."

Natsuki reached out, patted Yakushi Nonō on the head, and encouraged her.

"Mm."

Yakushi Nonō said softly, "I will do my best."

After she finished speaking, she turned and walked into the classroom.

Natsuki didn't just wait around; he went straight to Tsunade's office.

After knocking on the door and receiving permission, he walked in.

"You don't have class today?"

Tsunade was slightly taken aback when she saw him and asked.

"I took a leave of absence."

Natsuki explained, "I came to check on Nonō's exam."

"You don't need to worry about her."

Tsunade laughed and said, "Her performance will definitely surprise you."

Ever since Yakushi Nonō joined the Medical Ninja Training Class, she had made rapid progress.

Tsunade had already considered taking her on as a student once she graduated.

"Lady Tsunade."

Natsuki nodded, then changed the subject and said, "There is something I would like to ask for your help with."

"What is it?"

Tsunade leaned forward slightly and asked.

Natsuki immediately told her about how Shimura Danzō had cut off the funding for the Konoha Orphanage.

"Something like this actually happened?"

Tsunade made no effort to hide her disgust for Shimura Danzō and said quite unhappily, "That old man Danzō is truly acting recklessly!"

She clenched her fists, and with her tense face paired with the Jonin vest she wore, she looked incredibly heroic.

Although Natsuki preferred the lazy and generous version of her from the original work, she possessed a unique beauty even now.

"The teacher is still too indulgent toward him."

Tsunade snorted coldly and said, "I will speak to the teacher and have him restore the funding for the Konoha Orphanage."

"Thank you, Lady Tsunade."

Natsuki bowed slightly and said.

"No need for thanks."

Tsunade shook her head and said, "This is, after all, the teacher's dereliction of duty."

Natsuki thought to himself that she was the only one who would dare to say such a thing.

However, compared to the version of her in the original work, she was already quite restrained now.

"The director and I are planning to open an Izakaya to subsidize the Konoha Orphanage."

Natsuki handed her an invitation and said, "I hope you can come if you have the time."

"Who did you hire as the chef?"

Tsunade became interested and asked curiously.

"I will be the chef."

Natsuki replied.

Tsunade couldn't help but be stunned.

She had never eaten food prepared by Natsuki, so her first reaction was disbelief.

However, she didn't point it out.

"I will definitely be there on time."

Tsunade agreed.

After all, the invitation stated very clearly that her expenses for the day would be covered by Natsuki; in other words, it was free food and drink.

To her shame, her pockets were always empty, and she was extremely poor.

There was no helping it; her greatest hobby in life was gambling.

But she lost every time she gambled, earning her the legendary title of Big Fat Sheep.

"Thank you for gracing us with your presence, Lady Tsunade."

A smile appeared on Natsuki's face.

His major in his past life was journalism, so he knew very well what the celebrity effect was.

Inviting Tsunade was essentially about using her fame to promote the Izakaya.

It was especially helpful for his Izakaya to pursue a high-end route.

Time quickly reached the afternoon.

The Medical Ninja Training Class exam shifted from theory to practical application.

Natsuki scanned the room and discovered that Yakushi Nonō was facing significant competition.

This was because more than half of the students in the Medical Ninja Training Class had the Konoha forehead protector on their heads.

This meant they were already official ninjas.

Compared to Yakushi Nonō, they held a greater advantage.

"The exam begins now."

The ninja serving as the chief examiner was none other than Tsunade.

After all, she was the person in charge of the Medical Ninja Training Class.

The content of the practical exam for the Medical Ninja Training Class was to transplant an organ into a fish.

In less than half an hour, Yakushi Nonō caused a sensation.

Because she had already completed the organ transplant surgery.

"How is it possible to be this fast?"

"She's only seven years old; how is she even faster than us Genin?"

"What kind of talent is this?"

A commotion immediately broke out in the classroom.

"Quiet."

Tsunade immediately spoke up to stop them, "Everyone else, continue the exam."

After she finished speaking, she looked at Yakushi Nonō.

"You may leave; the rankings will be announced tomorrow."

Tsunade curled the corners of her mouth, looking quite satisfied.

"Thank you, Lady Tsunade."

Yakushi Nonō packed up her things and left the classroom.

She walked a few steps to reach Natsuki, then looked up at him.

"Truly impressive."

Natsuki pinched her cheek and praised her.

Yakushi Nonō immediately revealed a gentle smile.

Time arrived at the next day.

The Medical Ninja Training Class announced the rankings, and Yakushi Nonō had achieved first place.

Hokage Office.

"Nonō's talent for medical ninjutsu is truly excellent, only slightly inferior to yours."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the rankings for the Medical Ninja Training Class and said with a chuckle.

The emergence of an excellent medical ninja had an incalculable impact on Konoha.

As the Hokage, he was naturally very pleased.

"Mm."

Tsunade did not deny it, then brought up the matter Natsuki had asked her to help with.

"I will not let Danzo interfere with the Konoha Orphanage again."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a serious tone.

"His reach is too long, Teacher; you really should keep a tighter rein on him."

Tsunade said bluntly.

"Danzo still knows his limits."

Hiruzen Sarutobi gave a light cough and said, "I will keep an eye on him, you don't need to worry."

Upon hearing this, Tsunade did not say anything further.

"After Nonō graduates, will you be her team leader?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi changed the subject and asked.

"I can do that."

Tsunade thought for a moment and agreed.

The Ninja World placed great importance on the teacher-student relationship, and she also needed a student.

"Let Orochimaru be the team leader for Nawaki."

Tsunade paused for a moment, then added, "And have Natsuki be his teammate."

"It seems you are very satisfied with Natsuki."

Hiruzen Sarutobi understood Tsunade.

The fact that she would let Natsuki be Nawaki's teammate meant that she had already accepted him.

"I previously discussed this matter with Orochimaru, and his answer was that he needs to observe for a period of time."

Hiruzen Sarutobi continued, "Jiraiya will be back next week, and the three of you can have a good discussion about this."

"Who will be Jiraiya's student?"

Tsunade reacted as soon as she heard this.

"I intend for him to be the team leader for Minato."

Hiruzen Sarutobi replied.

"I see."

Tsunade's knowledge of Namikaze Minato came from Natsuki and Yakushi Nonō, and she knew he was a decent genius.

Next week, huh? That happens to be when Natsuki's Izakaya opens; I can go there.