Ninja World Shocked! Reactions from All Sides! A Special Patrol with My Teacher!

The rain in the Land of Rain finally stopped for a while.

Although the sky remained gloomy, the atmosphere in the Konoha camp was as festive as New Year's.

News of Hanzo's defeat spread to the western battlefield as if it had grown wings. Konoha's main forces, who had been struggling bitterly against the Iwa Ninja, saw their morale explode and forcibly drove the Iwa Ninja back to the border.

The situation had stabilized.

Camp headquarters.

Several masked Anbu knelt on one knee before Tobirama, their posture so respectful it was almost excessive.

"Lord Tobirama, this is the Hokage's personal decree and your reward."

The Anbu captain at the front respectfully presented three scrolls with both hands.

Tobirama casually took them and gave them a glance.

B-rank Ninjutsu: [Fire Style: Majestic Destroyer Flame]

S-rank Ninjutsu: [Multi Shadow Clone Technique]

A-rank Ninjutsu: [Fire Style: Dragon Flame Song Jutsu]

"Tch, the old man really went all out this time."

"But aside from the Multi Shadow Clone Technique, they're all trash to me. With complete mastery of Fire Release ninjutsu, I already have every Fire Release technique in this world."

A playful smile curled at Tobirama's lips.

Besides the ninjutsu, there was also a commendation order.

It bore the Hokage's great seal, and four bright red characters stood out especially clearly: Konoha Hero.

"Tell Lord Hokage that I've accepted the rewards."

Tobirama stuffed the scrolls into his ninja tool pouch, his tone casual.

"I will always place the village above all else. If the village needs me, I can sacrifice myself at any time."

"Yes!"

The Anbu withdrew respectfully.

After the Anbu left, Tobirama let out a cold laugh.

Just wait a little longer. It's almost time...

Once this war ends, my prestige will rise to the very top. Then both the clan and the village will be mine...

At the same time.

The aftershocks of the bombshell news that Hanzo had fled with grievous injuries finally spread throughout the entire Ninja World.

Land of Earth, Iwagakure.

Tsuchikage's office.

Crack!

The Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki, had just picked up his teacup when his hand trembled and he threw out his back again.

"Ow... my back..."

But he had no time to care about the pain. He stared wide-eyed at the intelligence report in his hand, his bulbous nose trembling.

"Fake! This must be fake!"

"Hanzo, that old bastard, may be detestable, but his strength is that of a true Demigod! How could he possibly lose to a twelve-year-old brat?"

"Susanoo... a red giant..."

Upon reading those words, Ōnoki's face turned deathly pale.

He had seen Uchiha Madara before.

That despair, like facing a god, remained an inescapable nightmare even after decades had passed.

"Could it be... that another Madara has emerged from the Uchiha Clan?"

Ōnoki took a deep breath, his gaze becoming incomparably grave.

"Pass down the order!"

"The frontline forces are to stop attacking immediately and switch to full defense!"

"Until we confirm the intelligence on this Uchiha Tobirama, no one is allowed to act rashly! Don't go looking for trouble!"

Land of Lightning, Kumogakure.

Raikage Tower gym.

The Third Raikage was doing squats with a two-ton dumbbell, his muscles bulging like granite.

"Father! Something huge has happened!"

The future Fourth Raikage, Ai, rushed in with an intelligence report clutched in his hand.

"Konoha has produced a monster! He drove Hanzo away!"

The Third Raikage dropped the dumbbell, smashing a crater into the floor with a thunderous boom.

He took the report and glanced over it. Two streams of thick air blasted from his nostrils, his face full of disdain.

"Tch, that old bastard Hanzo."

"He only bullied people with his poison gas."

"What Susanoo? It's just a giant target!"

"If it runs into my Strongest Spear, I'll pierce it through with one finger!"

Though he talked tough, a trace of wariness appeared in his eyes.

"Still... Konoha's luck is really irritating."

"Tell the frontline ninja not to attack that brat for now. We'll decide after we see how things develop!"

Land of Wind, Sunagakure.

Granny Chiyo sat in her puppet workshop, looking over the intelligence report. Her wrinkled face shifted between light and shadow.

"A red giant... Mangekyo..."

"Konoha truly is a village blessed by heaven."

"It seems the winds of this war are about to change."

The major ninja villages all reacted differently, but they shared one thing in common.

They were all afraid.

The name "Uchiha Tobirama" became the top name on the S-rank wanted lists of every major nation overnight, his bounty soaring directly to fifty million ryo!

The frontlines temporarily quieted down.

The Rain Ninja had been crippled, while the Iwa Ninja had become turtles hiding in their shells.

A rare period of truce.

Within a dense forest at the border of the Land of Rain.

"So this is the patrol route you wanted to bring me on?"

Tsunade crossed her arms and leaned against a large tree, looking at Tobirama with a faintly amused smile.

The scenery here was beautiful, far from the camp's noise. It was so quiet that only birdsong could be heard.

This was not a patrol at all. It was clearly a date.

"What? You don't like it?"

Tobirama was no longer wearing that bloodstained combat uniform. He had changed into a black high-collared casual outfit, making him look tall and straight-backed, almost excessively handsome.

He walked up to Tsunade, his dark eyes carrying a hint of aggression.

"Teacher Tsunade, back in the tent a few days ago..."

"You said it yourself. Are you trying to deny it now?"

At the mention of that night, Tsunade's face instantly turned red.

That contrast between her mature beauty and embarrassed shyness made Tobirama's heart itch.

"Wh-Who said I was going back on it?!"

Tsunade's gaze drifted as she stubbornly replied,

"Besides, poison gas had gone to my head. I was just spouting nonsense!"

"And you're only twelve. You want to pursue me? Grow a little taller first!"

Tobirama smiled.

He suddenly stepped forward.

Tsunade instinctively tried to retreat, only to discover that the tree was right behind her. There was nowhere left to go.

A tree pin.

Tobirama braced one hand against the trunk, trapping Tsunade within his arms.

Though he was only twelve, Tobirama had developed exceptionally early. He was already taller than Tsunade, so he was now looking down at her completely.

"As for growing taller, there's no need for that anymore. After all, I'm already very tall and very big."

"But when it comes to feelings, we have to act quickly."

Tobirama leaned close to her ear, his warm breath brushing against her neck. His fingers lightly hooked a strand of Tsunade's golden hair and wound it around his fingertip.

"To make sure your wish doesn't go unfulfilled, Teacher."

"I think I have an obligation to sacrifice myself."

"And help Teacher Tsunade fulfill your wish."

Tsunade looked at the boy standing so close to her.

Her flustered reflection was mirrored in those eyes.

He was obviously just a brat.

Why was her heart beating so fast?

Why did her Strength of a Hundred seem to vanish before him, leaving her only wanting to... lean into his arms?

"You..."

Tsunade bit her lip, intending to push him away, but when she reached out, her hand instead lightly tugged at his collar.

"Are you confessing to your team leader?"

"That violates ninja regulations."

The corners of Tobirama's lips rose. He lowered his head and lightly kissed her smooth forehead.

"Ninja regulations?"

"That sort of thing is for the weak to obey."

"I am Uchiha Tobirama."

"My rules are the rules."

Tsunade trembled all over.

The warm sensation on her forehead was like an electric current that instantly pierced her heart.

It was over.

She had fallen.

This little brat... he was too good at this.

"Hmph... smooth talker."

Tsunade lowered her head, her voice as soft as a mosquito's, yet she did not push him away.

Instead, she gently rested her head against Tobirama's shoulder.

"Then... I'll give you a trial period."

"If you don't perform well, I'll fire you whenever I want."

Tobirama wrapped an arm around that slender waist, which was nevertheless filled with explosive power.

Soft.

So soft.

Big and soft.

"Understood, Teacher Tsunade."