Uchiha Kō nodded, agreeing with Sarutobi Hiruzen's words. After all, strict teachers produce outstanding students, a saying that has existed in China since ancient times.
"Alright, Lord Hokage, let's settle it then. I'll take this disciple. Let's discuss a date in a few days and send him here to formally become my disciple," Uchiha Kō said with a smile.
"Alright, that's exactly what I've been waiting for!" Sarutobi Hiruzen with joy. He trusted Uchiha Kō, and it seemed that Uchiha Kō valued the inheritance of the master-disciple relationship. So, after he passed away, Shinnosuke would have a powerful backer.
As long as the Sarutobi Clan can continue, what more could Sarutobi Hiruzen possibly want?
Seeing the big picture from small details, Sarutobi Hiruzen must have thought far more than the average person. For his descendants, for his clan, for Konoha, he had no choice but to do this.
Shimura Danzō also smiled and beckoned to Shinnosuke, "Come here, nephew, let your uncle give you a hug!"
Sarutobi Shinnosuke blinked his big, innocent eyes and ran towards Danzo. Shinnosuke by the Danzo with both hands and lifted him up.
"Hehe, you'd better learn from your teacher Uchiha Kō, from now on, okay? Your teacher is the strongest ninja, commander, and leader in Konoha in every way."
"If you learn just one thing, it will be enough to benefit you for a lifetime, little guy." Shimura Danzō heartily.
Uchiha Kō scratched his head. "It's not that exaggerated, Danzo, please don't make fun of me."
"I will definitely follow in my teacher's footsteps and study diligently for the rest of my life!" Sarutobi Shinnosuke's eyes were filled with respect, admiration, and fighting spirit!
Uchiha Kō nodded. "I believe you, kid!" He hadn't formally become an apprentice yet, as he still valued these formalities.
"Yes, teachers, elders, my Lord Xiaojun is just a little handsome, a little stronger, a little more strategic, a little more talented, and knows a little about many things, but that's really nothing," Tsunade said "modestly."
Good heavens, this is truly good heavens! Several elders looked at Tsunade in shock, their eyes filled with disbelief!
Is this still the same valiant Konoha goddess on the battlefield, the powerful Princess of Senju?
Listen to that! Is this supposed to be modesty? Are you some kind of Versailles?
We see not just a little bit, but a whole billion. Isn't a basic understanding the best level? Princess Tsunade, your image is about to collapse! Why are you showing off your husband so ostentatiously?!
Everyone stared in disbelief, exchanging glances, while Tsunade chuckled. Seeing this, Uchiha Kō couldn't help but feel a surge of joy.
Sure enough, in your lover's eyes, you have nothing but good qualities! Tsunade seemed to notice Uchiha Kō's gaze, and she smiled and leaned on Uchiha Kō's shoulder.
With his right hand, he opened Uchiha Kō's Teuchi, his jade-like index finger drawing circles in his palm. Then, with his right hand, he clasped Uchiha Kō's left hand, their fingers interlocked, and shook it.
Uchiha Kō's lips unconsciously curled up, and he tightened his grip on his left hand, feeling the soft, smooth texture coming from his palm.
The two were deeply in Torifu Akimichi coughed and said, "Ahem, the food is served! The food is served! Everyone, eat quickly, it'll get cold!"
Everyone looked at the chefs, and wow, lobster, abalone, oysters, scallops, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, and all sorts of deep-sea delicacies were on offer. Just looking at them made their mouths water.
Torifu Akimichi chuckled, broke off a large lobster claw with one hand, and handed it to Uchiha Kō and Tsunade.
The two accepted the Torifu Akimichi, saying, "Thank you, Uncle Torifu." x2
"No need to thank me, no need to thank me. I'm just glad you don't mind that Uncle Torifu's hands are dirty." When Torifu Akimichi Chakra the lobster claw, he wrapped his hands in a layer of chakra, so his hands did not come into direct contact with the lobster claw.
"No, no, Uncle Torifu is so thoughtful, how could we possibly dislike Torifu!" Tsunade quickly replied.
Torifu Akimichi smiled and said, "Eat up, eat up! May you have abundant wealth in the future, counting until your hands cramp!"
"Thank you!" the two nodded in response.
Next comes the question of what to do with these two lobster claws. Hmm, their shells are hard. Tsunade could use her superhuman strength to crack them open, but that's clearly not the right approach in this situation.
She frowned, pouted, and wondered what to do.
Uchiha Kō smiled slightly, controlling his Chakra to attach to a protruding section at his fingertip.
The wind-style Chakra was almost solidified, without the slightest fluctuation, like the tip of a dagger. Uchiha Kō used his index and middle fingers in a sword-like gesture to gently cut the lobster claw.
Everyone present stared wide-eyed. They were all clan ninjas, and more or less knew about these things.
If they weren't mistaken, the technique Uchiha Kō used was Wind Blade created through Chakra Nature Transformation, right?
There was not a single fluctuation in it; it was as if it were a solid object. What precise Chakra control!
With a hiss, the shrimp claw made no change upon contact with the Wind Blade. Uchiha Kō finger grazed the middle of the blade before he released his left hand, which was being held by Tsunade under the table, and placed it on the table.
With a gentle pry of the lobster claws, one on each side, they split easily in two, revealing the tender lobster meat inside, which dangled brightly before everyone's eyes.
Uchiha Kō arranged the shrimp meat on a plate and handed it to Tsunade, noticing the change in her Tsunade just now.
Tsunade was initially very happy, staring at the lobster claw with a smile on her face. But then she frowned, glanced around, pouted, and lowered her head.
After a moment's thought, Uchiha Kō understood. Tsunade liked to eat lobster meat, but considering that everyone present was a prominent figure, and an elder at that, she hesitated.
My method of opening the pliers was too crude and might make me a laughing stock, so I ultimately decided not to eat it.
To everyone's surprise, Uchiha Kō with elegant and efficient movements, picking out the shrimp meat, placing it on a plate, and bringing it to her.
Tsunade was initially surprised, then happily accepted the plate, used her fork to pick up some shrimp meat, and put it in her mouth. Mmm~ tender, soft, and fresh~
"So delicious!" Her eyes lit up, and she forked another piece of meat, holding it to Uchiha Kō's lips. Uchiha Kō didn't stand on ceremony, opening his mouth and eating the shrimp meat.
His eyes lit up. Delicious! He couldn't describe it well, and it even tasted a little sweet.
Torifu Akimichi's lips twitched. He suddenly felt that the lobster head in his hand was no longer appetizing, but adhering to the principle that delicious food should not be wasted, he forced himself not to look at the interaction between Uchiha Kō and Tsunade, and lowered his head to eat frantically.
Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzō a glance.
"They're eating like this, it looks really delicious," Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly said.
"Hmm." Shimura Danzō, lowering his head to prepare to eat the lobster meat.
Suddenly, Sarutobi Hiruzen said, "Hey, Danzo, you Danzo me, and I'll feed you too, how about we experience the way young people eat together?"
"Get lost!" Shimura Danzō, and everyone burst into laughter at the sight of the two of them acting like such a clown.
Tonight there's no Hokage, no elders, only friends and companions.
The first chapter of the first battle is just to warm things up, so get ready to get fired up!