Heaven-Defying Max-Level Comprehension

"I never imagined this max-level comprehension would be so heaven-defying!"

While Tsunade stared intently at Uchiha Chen, observing him closely, Uchiha Chen was overcome with excitement.

As it turned out, the moment Tsunade had begun using the Mystical Palm Technique to treat him, a voice had echoed in his mind:

[Congratulations, you have been reborn into the world of Naruto, and you have obtained max-level comprehension!]

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Chen knew that his standard transmigrator's cheat had arrived.

With max-level comprehension, no matter what he learned, he would always be a step ahead, achieving twice the result with half the effort!

Amidst his excitement, Uchiha Chen also knew that his top priority was to save his own life. Tsunade had already stated quite clearly that even she could not save him, and the fact that his vitality was still slipping away confirmed her assessment.

Time was of the essence. Uchiha Chen quickly steadied his mind, focusing all his attention on sensing the chakra Tsunade was releasing. His cheat was the only thing he could rely on.

Sure enough, his max-level comprehension did not disappoint.

By absorbing the Mystical Palm Technique Tsunade released, Uchiha Chen successfully created the A-rank medical ninjutsu: Self-Healing Technique.

The moment the Self-Healing Technique was created, it began to execute itself. Perhaps because it shared the same origin as the Mystical Palm Technique, the two resonated, erupting with astonishing healing power.

That was what led to the series of shocking scenes Tsunade had witnessed.

As his injuries mended, Uchiha Chen was finally able to open his eyes, meeting Tsunade's gaze directly.

As their eyes locked, a flash of awe crossed Uchiha Chen's mind.

The real-life Tsunade was even more beautiful than in the anime!

Her beautiful, long brown hair was tied into a high, neat ponytail. Her deep brown eyes looked incredibly profound, and her soft yet firm contours, paired with her rosy, full lips, formed a stunning face. Even the heavy combat gear she wore couldn't hide her heroic and spirited bearing.

She is truly well-endowed!

The thought immediately crossed Uchiha Chen's mind.

However, he also instantly noticed a flicker of suspicion in Tsunade's eyes. His heart skipped a beat, and his eyes immediately turned dazed.

"I... didn't I die?"

"Chen, you didn't die! Lady Tsunade saved you. Hurry up and thank Lady Tsunade!"

Skui, who was standing to the side, was overjoyed to see Uchiha Chen wake up and quickly stepped forward to explain.

Hearing Skui's explanation, the "daze" in Uchiha Chen's eyes vanished. He looked at Tsunade with gratitude.

"So that's how it is. Thank you, Lady Tsunade, for saving my life."

"No need for formalities."

Tsunade waved her hand dismissively, though she remained deeply suspicious. This Uchiha Chen really seemed to know nothing at all.

I suppose I will have to continue observing him for a while longer.

As for the survivor Uchiha Chen, because his injuries had not fully healed, he was deemed unfit to continue fighting and was ordered to return to the Hidden Leaf Village to recuperate. An Uchiha clan jonin, Uchiha Yujin, was even assigned to escort him back.

To Uchiha Chen's surprise, however, Tsunade decided to accompany them, claiming they were headed in the same direction.

Uchiha Chen was naturally thrilled by this development. Who would refuse the company of someone who could be considered the ceiling of the Hidden Leaf's combat power?

Hidden Leaf Village outpost, Inside Orochimaru's tent, An Anbu ninja wearing a mask knelt on the ground. Looking toward where the ninja was kneeling, Orochimaru sat upright in a chair, clad in heavy combat gear.

His pale skin and narrow, snake-like eyes gave him an icy, sinister aura.

Orochimaru cast a cold, indifferent glance downward and spoke in a hoarse voice, his expression blank.

"Have you found out? Why is Tsunade here?"

Because of the trauma of the Second Shinobi World War, Tsunade had long since become disillusioned and had not participated in the Third Shinobi World War. Yet, she had suddenly appeared here two days ago, which deeply puzzled Orochimaru.

"Lord Orochimaru, Lady Tsunade was invited by the medical emergency squad leader, Skui, to treat the wounded Uchiha Chen."

"Hm? That heavily injured brat from the Uchiha clan? Wasn't he beyond saving? Even Tsunade shouldn't have a way, right?"

Orochimaru frowned. He had personally examined Uchiha Chen's injuries and had judged at the time that the boy was certain to die.

"After Lady Tsunade's treatment, Uchiha Chen has woken up. He is already on his way back to the village, escorted by the jonin Uchiha Yujin, and Lady Tsunade is traveling with them!"

"Very well, I understand. You may withdraw!"

"Yes!"

Shortly after the Anbu ninja vanished, Orochimaru's expression turned playful.

"Interesting, truly interesting. Given Tsunade's personality, why would she personally escort a brat from the Uchiha clan?"

Orochimaru's expression shifted unpredictably, and then, with a "swish," he vanished into thin air.

"Whoosh!"

"Swish! Swish!"

Two figures darted rapidly through the forest; it was Uchiha Chen and the group of three including Tsunade, who were on their way back to Konoha. They had already been away from the Konoha outpost for nearly three days.

Why, then, were there only two figures?

Naturally, it was because Uchiha Chen's injuries had yet to heal, and he was being carried on Uchiha Yujin's back.

However, at that very moment, more than a dozen shuriken suddenly shot out from the front.

"Swish!"

"Swish!"

"Clang, clang, clang..."

Tsunade reacted with lightning speed. She leaped into the air and threw a punch forward; the mere force of her fist was enough to knock all the shuriken away!

Before Uchiha Chen could even breathe a sigh of relief, several figures burst out from the woods ahead, blocking their path.

Uchiha Chen counted them—eight people. Their uniforms were uniform, and the Iwagakure forehead protectors on their heads made it clear: these eight were all Jōnin from the Hidden Stone Village!

The leader stepped forward, clapping his hands with a sinister grin on his face.

"As expected of Lady Tsunade, one of the Sannin of Konoha. Your strength is truly not to be underestimated!"

"Iwagakure Jōnin, Higashi Shito!"

Tsunade narrowed her eyes, staring at the enemy before her as she spoke slowly.

"Higashi Shito?"

Uchiha Chen, on Uchiha Yujin's back, was momentarily stunned. He had an impression of Higashi Shito—an Iwagakure Jōnin who, in the original story, had led a team to attack the Land of Fire. He was quite powerful.

It was just that he eventually died at the hands of Minato Namikaze. He hadn't expected to run into him here today; it was clear that their target was Tsunade.

"Hmph, just you lot?"

Tsunade cast a cold glance at the group of Iwagakure ninja blocking their way. Although they were all Jōnin, there were gaps in strength even among Jōnin.

"Hahaha, if it were before, perhaps it would be as you say. But unfortunately..."

Higashi Shito suddenly charged toward Tsunade, simultaneously raising his left hand with a cruel smile. He quickly slashed his right-hand kunai across his left palm, and blood instantly gushed out.