Chapter 15

More than ten minutes passed. Just as Xuan was pondering how to make his escape,

A sharp rebuke suddenly came from afar. "What are you all doing? Why is it so noisy?"

"Huh? Lady Tsunade?"

Tsunade: With that kind of vitality, are you sure you're not from the Senju Clan or the Uzumaki Clan?

"Ah!"

The next second, the nurses' expressions changed. They scattered with a whoosh and hurried back to their posts.

One by one, they pretended to be busy.

Xuan finally got away and clearly saw who had arrived.

That fierce expression paired with such a delicate face made even Xuan mutter inwardly, She's... ahem! She's really beautiful!

"Hmm?"

At that moment, Tsunade also noticed Xuan standing there with his clothes slightly disheveled.

She, too, could not escape the charm of Xuan's delicate little face and could not help sighing, "Oh? Whose little one is this? So cute!"

As she spoke, she stepped forward in a few strides and immediately reached out. While Xuan wore a speechless expression, she pinched his cheeks.

Then she crouched down, rubbed his head, and messed his hair into a bird's nest, her eyes shining as she stared at him.

"Lady Tsunade, this is my youngest son, Uchiha Yan. You saw him when I was still pregnant with him."

Meixin hurried forward, pulling Xuan over to introduce him to Tsunade.

Then she gently pushed Xuan's back and prompted, "Xuan! Didn't you say you admired Lady Tsunade the most and wanted to learn medical knowledge from her? Hurry and greet her!"

"Lady Tsunade!"

Xuan gave Tsunade a respectful but neither servile nor overbearing bow and greeted her.

"Oh?"

Tsunade rose to her feet, surprise and curiosity on her face, then could not resist reaching out to pinch Xuan's cheek again.

Xuan rolled his eyes and could not be bothered to respond to her.

Tsunade looked him over and asked, "You're that little monster who appeared in the Uchiha Clan?"

"I heard you could walk at three months, speak clearly at half a year old, and started reading and studying on your own at one?"

"Is that true?"

"Surely it isn't just nonsense people made up?"

She had never expected that the little fellow who had been especially restless in the womb would be born with vitality as strong as a member of the Senju Clan, completely unlike an Uchiha, and now grow this tall.

How did he look like a three-year-old child?

Tsunade wondered inwardly, Is it because his vitality is too strong? Or is there some other reason?

Knowing Tsunade was teasing him, the veins on Xuan's forehead bulged. He shot back without any politeness, "Why don't you test it yourself and find out?"

"They all say you're the finest medical practitioner in Konoha and even the entire Ninja World, the strongest medical ninja. I'd like to see just how capable you really are!"

"I've studied medical ninjutsu and medical knowledge on my own since I was little. I've read every book on the subject in the Uchiha Clan and consider my medical skills fairly decent. Do you dare spar with me? Let me see what you're made of!"

A little provocation—who did not know how to use that?

Besides, he wanted to take Tsunade as his teacher, learn medical knowledge from her, and obtain ninjutsu, secret techniques, and even the Senju Clan's treasured collections from her. That was no ordinary challenge.

After all, he was an Uchiha. He had been dealt a high-difficulty start from birth.

If he did not think of some way to impress Tsunade, this might not work out at all.

"Oh?"

Tsunade crossed her arms and raised a brow. Looking at the confident little brat before her and meeting his provocative gaze, her interest was piqued.

She deliberately put on a stern face. "Kid, you've got some nerve! Fine, let me weigh your abilities!"

After saying that, she gestured toward Meixin with her chin. "Bring him to my office."

With that, she turned and led the way. Meixin quickly took Xuan's hand and followed after her.

On the way, Meixin lowered her voice and scolded him, "You little brat, weren't we here to ask her to take you as a student? Why did you have to provoke Lady Tsunade?"

Xuan waved a hand dismissively. "Relax, I know what I'm doing. Mom, stop worrying."

Meixin looked utterly helpless. You know shit!

He really dared to say it. He actually wanted to compete with Lady Tsunade.

She was beginning to regret bringing Xuan to meet Tsunade.

Her son was indeed a freakish genius, but when it came to medical skill, she did not believe Xuan could compare to Tsunade.

"Still... if it's just medicinal baths, maybe not."

Thinking of the medicinal bath formulas Xuan had concocted, Meixin silently added that in her heart.

Before long, the three of them entered Tsunade's office.

After taking her seat, Tsunade tilted her chin toward the sofa. "Don't just stand there. Sit down and talk."

Only then did Meixin and Xuan sit across from her. Tsunade looked at Meixin, her tone carrying a hint of amusement. "From what you said earlier, you want this little brat to learn medical ninjutsu from me?"

Meixin quickly stood, nodded, and bowed slightly. "Yes, Lady Tsunade. This child has some talent for medicine. I have nothing more I can teach him. He has mostly explored and learned on his own, and he has already read every medical book in the clan and mastered the basics."

"He wants to learn more advanced things, and you are the only person I could think of. Please give him a chance. I'm begging you."

After saying that, she bowed to Tsunade again.

Xuan's heart warmed. He also stood and bowed properly. "Please."

Tsunade raised a brow and looked him over. "Oh? Now you know your manners. You little brat have quite a few twists and turns in that head of yours."

She waved a hand, her tone casual. "Fine, I'll give him a chance. But let me make this clear first—I won't take disciples. I gave up on that idea long ago. If certain things weren't tying me down, I wouldn't even want to stay in Konoha."

"First, let me see what this boy is capable of. If he satisfies me, I'll let him study under me for a while. The Ninja Hospital's medical books can also be opened to him."

To her, Konoha was nothing more than a place of sorrow. She had devoted most of her life to the village, but what had she gotten in return? The Senju Clan was gone, her parents had passed away, and her grandmother had also left this world. What troubled her most was that her younger brother had died under unclear circumstances. She knew perfectly well how many shady dealings had been behind it.

"And Dan..." Thinking of Kato Dan, Tsunade's throat tightened, and she said no more.

She came back to herself and stared at Xuan. "Kid, let me ask you—"

The assessment began just like that. Tsunade first asked him some basic medical questions, and Xuan answered fluently. Not only could he answer them, but he also added his own understanding and explained everything clearly.

Moreover, his insights were genuinely profound.

Tsunade became interested, and her questions grew increasingly difficult—obscure medical theories, herb combinations, conflicting medicinal properties... She dug deeper and deeper.

Yet Xuan handled them all. Not only could he offer his own deep views, but whenever he encountered something he could not answer, he honestly admitted that he had not learned that part yet. Still, based on his existing medical and herbal knowledge, he would reason in that direction and extend his thoughts.

His deductions were remarkably accurate and clearly organized. Tsunade's eyes gradually lit up.

More than two hours passed just like that.

Tsunade stopped questioning him. Her gaze settled on Xuan as she said with a trace of disbelief, "Now I believe you. You weren't just saying those things earlier to flatter me. You really have the intention and ability to discuss medicine with me."

After a pause, she added, "It seems those people outside didn't praise you enough when they called you a genius. You're not a genius at all. You're a monster."

After saying that, Tsunade abruptly stood, walked over to Xuan, bent down, and placed both hands directly on his shoulders. Smiling, she said, "I've changed my mind. From today onward, you're my disciple."

She truly had not planned to take anyone in as a student.

But encountering such a freak, taking him as a disciple seemed rather exciting.

As for whether he was an Uchiha or not—she could not be bothered to care.

The Senju family was already gone. What was the point of worrying about that nonsense?

"Huh?"

Before Xuan could say anything, Meixin beside him froze in surprise.