Difficult to Handle

Facing the impending death of the White Fang of Konoha, Genma realized that having ideas was not enough; one must have sufficient strength to support them, otherwise everything remains mere thought and cannot be put into practice.

Consequently, his training became even more grueling.

Before he knew it, autumn had passed and winter had arrived, and it was clear that the year 42 of Konoha was coming to an end.

After several months, Genma saw Tsunade again.

This time it was not in the darkness, but under a streetlamp, still on the way to walk Shizune home.

Although the temperature was only seven or eight degrees, Tsunade was still dressed in her usual attire.

"Hey, kid, I heard from Shizune that you want to learn Medical Ninjutsu from me?"

The suddenly appearing Tsunade spoke, nearly startling Genma.

However, he quickly composed himself and immediately bowed: "Yes, Lady Tsunade."

Tsunade crossed her arms over her chest, looking down at him: "Don't aim too high, kid."

"Your mother was a medical ninja, too."

The implication was already very clear.

Shizune chimed in first to explain for Genma: "Lady Tsunade, Aunt Ritsuka is no longer able to teach Genma."

Tsunade frowned: "Did your mother sacrifice herself on a mission?"

Shizune grew anxious: "It's not like that; it's because Genma progressed too quickly, and he has already mastered all the Medical Ninjutsu that Aunt Ritsuka knew."

Tsunade turned to look at Shizune: "Didn't you say last time that he was still learning the Delicate Illness Extraction Technique?"

Shizune whispered a reminder: "Lady Tsunade, that was already three months ago."

"Mastered the Delicate Illness Extraction Technique in three months? That's just average!"

Tsunade muttered to herself.

Shizune defended him in her heart: Actually, it only took him two months.

At this moment, it was Genma who found it difficult to speak.

Tsunade sized Genma up; he stood straight, was good-looking, and had a firm, spirited gaze. He looked like a very promising seedling.

It was a pity she had no intention of taking on an apprentice right now, so she said: "In consideration of you helping Shizune, I can teach you one Medical Ninjutsu."

"However, you two are too young, so no puppy love, okay~"

Shizune instantly turned bright red: "Lady Tsunade, that's not it at all."

Tsunade curled her lip.

Shizune looked cautiously at Genma.

Genma did not blush, but said earnestly: "Lady Tsunade, Shizune and I are learning from each other and helping one another."

Tsunade stepped forward until she was right in front of Genma, her figure blocking the light: "Kid, don't think you can pique my interest like this."

Tch, what an arrogant woman!

Genma complained inwardly, afraid that if he said it out loud, he would be punched to death.

"Lady Tsunade, although I would very much like to capture your attention, I wouldn't use this method."

Genma looked up at Tsunade, only to find he couldn't see her face.

Tsunade let out a teasing laugh: "Oh? You want to use your talent and brilliance to attract my attention so I'll teach you Medical Ninjutsu?"

"Hmm, being able to master a B-rank Medical Ninjutsu like the Delicate Illness Extraction Technique at your age is indeed very rare. You can be considered a genius kid."

"However, I hate geniuses!"

Although he feared her strength, Genma couldn't help but provoke her: "Only stupid people hate geniuses."

Tsunade immediately put her hands on her hips, then bent down, face-to-face, the smell of alcohol spraying onto Genma's face.

Caught off guard, Genma's expression twisted involuntarily.

Facts proved that even for a beautiful woman like Tsunade, the smell of alcohol on her breath was not pleasant.

Seeing Genma's reaction, Tsunade burst into laughter instead.

Acting like a little adult just now hadn't been fun at all.

"Shizune, let's go home!"

With that call, Tsunade walked past Genma.

Shizune gave Genma an apologetic smile before hurrying to catch up.

Genma turned to watch the two figures walking away, feeling a bit bewildered for a moment.

Is she really that difficult to deal with?

It looks like I'll have to use my trump card next time!

On the other side, back at home, Tsunade took a few gulps of hot tea, let out a long sigh, and sat down, teasing Shizune: "That brat named Genma acts like an adult; he's not cute at all. How could you possibly like him?"

Shizune's face turned beet red: "We're just classmates."

"Besides, Genma is very impressive. His grades at the academy are second only to Kakashi."

Tsunade was puzzled: "That brat isn't first? Kakashi... I feel like I've heard that name somewhere."

Shizune explained: "Kakashi's father is White Fang."

Tsunade realized: "So it's Sakumo... But based on what you said, that brat doesn't seem to want to become a Medical Ninjutsu specialist!"

Shizune nodded: "Genma said he is practicing Medical Ninjutsu first to improve his control over chakra."

Tsunade was stunned upon hearing this.

Improving chakra control?

That detestable brat, I'll have to teach him a lesson next time I see him. To show such disrespect toward Medical Ninjutsu!

Seeing Tsunade's expression change, Shizune sensed something was wrong: "Lady Tsunade, is there a problem?"

Tsunade waved her hand and stood up: "Go wash up and get some rest. Even though tomorrow is the weekend, didn't you say you were going to teach that brat Medical Ninjutsu?"

Shizune was instantly overjoyed and trotted toward the bedroom: "Lady Tsunade, I'll go prepare your pajamas."

On the other side.

After returning home and washing up, Genma sat on his bed without going to sleep immediately.

Spring break was approaching, and he would soon be seven years old.

Aside from the original Three Body Technique and Body Flicker Technique, over the past year, he had only learned and mastered three Medical Ninjutsu: Hemostasis Technique, Healing Technique, and Delicate Illness Extraction Technique.

When it came to Medical Ninjutsu, no one his age in Konoha surpassed him.

When it came to chakra control, no one his age in Konoha surpassed him either.

Without using his new Substitution Technique, Genma's combat ability at the academy was second only to Kakashi.

If he used the Substitution Technique, the result should be obvious.

"If Tsunade doesn't teach me, it will be difficult to make progress in Medical Ninjutsu in the short term. It seems it's time to practice other nature transformations."

After reviewing and summarizing his training over the past year, Genma made his decision.

So, which nature transformation should he practice next?

Genma pondered silently.

He was born with three affinities: Water, Earth, and Lightning. This had been tested with chakra paper when he first refined chakra at the age of three.

"Choose Earth Release? I could draw experience from Kakashi, but there is no reserve of Earth Release ninjutsu at home."

"Or choose Water Release; there are Water Release ninjutsu at home."

Genma's Water and Earth affinities were inherited from his mother, Ritsuka, while his Lightning Release was inherited from his father, Yu Fenglan.

However, his father, Yu Fenglan, did not actually master Lightning Release; he was more proficient in Yin Release genjutsu and Sensory Ninjutsu.

Of course, Yu Fenglan's genjutsu and Sensory Ninjutsu were only at the Chunin level; he became a Special Jonin because of his ability to crack codes and gather intelligence.

"It seems Yin Release might be more suitable for me."

Genma frowned slightly.

As for genjutsu... in battle, you either kill the enemy instantly, or the genjutsu is seen through and you are easily finished off.

Therefore, genjutsu-type ninjas were not common in the Ninja World.

"However, genjutsu combined with my unique Substitution Technique could form a decent tactic."

Genma relaxed his brow.

Moreover, with his naturally powerful mental energy, practicing Yin Release nature transformation might be simpler and faster than Yang Release.