Naruto: God-Tier System Chapter 7

"Bang!"

The ground cracked into a web of fissures, causing nearby civilians to scatter rapidly. Jiraiya swallowed hard, cold sweat beading on his forehead.

Orochimaru, who had been watching coldly from the sidelines, felt the corners of his mouth twitch a few times.

"What did you say?" Tsunade glared fiercely at Jiraiya.

Hearing the commotion, Hyuga Shin turned his head to look at the spiderweb-like cracks beneath Tsunade's feet. He gauged the damage; the diameter had to be at least ten meters!

How violent! If I took a hit like that, I'd definitely be crippled! Hyuga Shin wiped away a bead of non-existent cold sweat.

Although Hyuga Shin practiced taijutsu extensively and possessed the Six Powers as a training manual, he was limited by his age. Relying on physical techniques alone, he couldn't possibly unleash such a powerful attack.

Moreover, Hyuga Shin knew that Tsunade hadn't even used her full strength. He couldn't imagine how terrifying she would be if she actually went all out.

Casting a pitying glance at Jiraiya, Hyuga Shin prepared to slip away. He couldn't afford to provoke these people yet; he would just have to wait until he was stronger.

"Tsunade, that brat who was mocking you is trying to run away now."

Drenched in cold sweat from Tsunade's stare, Jiraiya abandoned all integrity and used Hyuga Shin as a human shield.

Hyuga Shin's footsteps faltered. If he could, he would have loved to strangle Jiraiya right then and there.

"Mister, when did I ever mock this beautiful sister? I was just lamenting how such a beautiful sister could ever walk alongside a hideous guy like you."

Since Jiraiya had no integrity, Hyuga Shin wouldn't show any mercy either. He knew Jiraiya well enough to know he wouldn't actually get angry.

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya turned a shade of gray. The words "Mister" and "hideous guy" echoed repeatedly in his mind.

"Pfft!" A smile broke across Tsunade's face.

She walked over to Hyuga Shin and reached out to pinch his cheeks. "Which family is this kid from? You sure know how to talk!"

Enduring the annoyance of having his cheeks pinched, Hyuga Shin said in a cute, innocent voice, "I'm only stating the facts! Sister is the most beautiful girl I have ever seen."

Hyuga Shin wasn't lying. Even though Tsunade was currently as flat as a board, her features were impeccable—definitely the most beautiful he had ever seen in his past or present life.

"Sister loves kids who tell the truth," Tsunade said happily.

From childhood to now, Hyuga Shin was the first person to compliment her beauty. Even though Tsunade acted like a tomboy, what girl didn't like being told she was beautiful?

Heh... hehehe... Where Tsunade couldn't see, Hyuga Shin's mouth twitched. She really isn't humble at all!

Jiraiya recovered from his petrified state and said unhappily, "Tsunade, don't be fooled. This brat is full of lies; he's not honest at all."

He was only fourteen, and he felt deeply offended by Hyuga Shin calling him "Mister."

Besides, Jiraiya considered himself quite handsome. Being called a "hideous guy" by this brat—while he wouldn't hold a grudge—still stung.

"Oh? So, Mister, since you say I'm lying, does that mean you don't think Sister is beautiful?" Hyuga Shin asked with a smile.

At these words, the happy expression on Tsunade's face vanished instantly. Dark clouds gathered as she glared coldly at Jiraiya.

Facing Tsunade's icy gaze and Hyuga Shin's triumphant look, Jiraiya felt like crying.

He hadn't expected to be outplayed by a mere child. For a moment, Jiraiya began to doubt his own intelligence.

After a moment of silence, Orochimaru, who had maintained a low profile, said in a cold voice, "Idiot."

The insult was perfectly timed. Usually, when Orochimaru called him an idiot, Jiraiya would shout back a retort, but this time, he remained uncharacteristically silent.

Jiraiya was currently questioning his existence, wondering if he truly was an idiot—otherwise, how could he have lost to a brat?

"Jiraiya, stop playing dumb. What did you mean by that just now?" Tsunade's hair began to float as her chakra flared.

Jiraiya snapped back to reality, offering a bitter smile at the enraged Tsunade.

"We have a mission tomorrow, can you please go easy on me?" Jiraiya swallowed hard and said with difficulty.

"Heh... what do you think?" Tsunade sneered.

"Sister, please let this Mister off just this once! Looking at him, it doesn't seem like he was playing dumb," Hyuga Shin said, walking over to tug on Tsunade's arm.

Seeing Hyuga Shin speaking up for him, Jiraiya felt a surge of gratitude. This kid isn't so annoying after all, he thought.

However, Jiraiya reached his conclusion too early. Before he could even voice his thanks, Hyuga Shin's follow-up left him frozen.

"I think he's actually stupid, not just playing dumb. His IQ is clearly in the negatives; he really needs to go recharge it."

"Pfft!"

Hyuga Shin's words made Tsunade burst into laughter again, and she reached out to ruffle his hair.

This little guy, his hair is so smooth. It's actually quite comfortable to pet! Tsunade thought to herself.

Hyuga Shin felt annoyed. Even though he was acting cute and possessed the body of a four-year-old, he couldn't deny that his mind was that of an adult.

Being patted on the head like this—even by a beauty—was deeply irritating.

Heh! How interesting. Glancing at Hyuga Shin, a flicker of light passed through Orochimaru's eyes.

Tsunade had just released her killing intent; even an elite genin would have been trembling, yet Hyuga Shin hadn't shown the slightest sign of distress. This caught the attention of the observant Orochimaru.

Hyuga Shin was unaware that this incident had drawn Orochimaru's gaze.

Even if he had known, Hyuga Shin wouldn't have cared. The Orochimaru of today was not the Orochimaru of the future.

The Orochimaru of this time could not be called sunny, but he was not yet so gloomy, and he had not yet begun his experiments, possessing a strong sense of belonging to the village.

Even if Orochimaru were to truly make a move against Hyuga Shin, Hyuga Shin would not be afraid; although he could not defeat Orochimaru, Orochimaru would not be able to take him down either.

With noodle-thick tears streaming down his face, Jiraiya ran into the corner of the tower to draw circles, clearly having been hit quite hard by Hyuga Shin.

"You were already ugly to begin with, and now you've basically turned into a toad," Hyuga Shin continued to lash out with his sharp tongue as he looked at Jiraiya.

"Ah~~ you brat, I'm going to duel you!" Jiraiya stood up in a rage.

"Heh~~" Hyuga Shin let out a mocking laugh, looking at Jiraiya with the expression one might reserve for an idiot.

Tsunade and Orochimaru, just like Hyuga Shin, looked at Jiraiya as if he were an idiot.

"What is wrong with you all?" Jiraiya asked, bewildered.

"Idiot!"

"Challenging a child to a duel, you really have no shame, Jiraiya," Tsunade glared at him.