The Crowd Disperses, Time to Shop!

Tsunade had barely stepped onto the arena when she grabbed Shao Nan's arm and shouted.

"Shao Nan, hurry up and dispel the jutsu! See if that old man is dead!"

"Pant, pant, pant!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was gasping for breath atop a large tree.

"I may be old, but... this isn't enough to kill me!"

Then, he placed his right palm against a thick branch.

"Ninja Art: Summoning Jutsu: Monkey King: Enma."

With a bang, a cloud of white smoke appeared before Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Then Enma, Hiruzen Sarutobi's personal summoned beast, appeared.

Enma looked around, pointed at Shao Nan, and spoke.

"Hiruzen, is that Lord Hashirama, the First Hokage?"

"You're right, but you're also wrong! Enma, stop wasting time and get me out first!"

Enma transformed into a black Adamantine Staff, then quickly smashed apart the wood and freed Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Seeing that Hiruzen Sarutobi had rescued himself, Tsunade called out.

"Old man, are you all right?"

"Sorry, old man! It was my first time using it, so I didn't get the force quite right."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shot Shao Nan a glance and cursed inwardly.

Yeah, right. You were trying to take this old man's life.

"Old man, don't blame Shao Nan either! Look at the level of ninjutsu you were using!"

"Uh, old man, you're the Hokage. You know what Wood Release represents!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked utterly drained.

"What do you mean, brat? Planning to slip away?"

Of course Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that Wood Release could not be dispelled!

But with so many giant trees left behind, they had to be cleared away.

It looked like the Ninja Academy would have to suspend classes! What a headache!

"Old man, you were the one who suggested the spar, so naturally you're responsible for the consequences!"

When Shao Nan saw that the old man had even summoned Enma, he no longer dared to get cocky!

Although he disliked Hiruzen Sarutobi's overly cautious nature,

he had to admit that if Hiruzen Sarutobi truly got serious, Shao Nan could not defeat him with Wood Release alone.

That old man knew the Dead Demon Consuming Seal.

And in that era, aside from the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju,

Hiruzen Sarutobi was the only person who had ever received praise from Madara Uchiha.

Since it was only a spar, Shao Nan naturally would not continue fighting. He left the arena with Tsunade.

Below them stood a dense crowd of students and teachers!

After Hiruzen Sarutobi jumped down, he released his Earth Release and returned the arena to underground.

It reverted to its original form as the training grounds.

Except it was now covered in towering trees.

Many of the teachers and students present began talking among themselves.

"Who is that guy? Did he come to provoke Konoha?"

"Lord Hokage actually lost!"

"Those trees look like they were created by a Wood Release secret technique?"

"Could the First Hokage have been resurrected?"

Hearing their discussions, Hiruzen Sarutobi raised both hands to signal for silence.

"Everyone, stop discussing this. He is a descendant of the First Hokage who was lost outside the village. It's normal for him to know Wood Release, isn't it?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was beginning to wonder whether he had taken the wrong medicine today or simply had not woken up properly!

Tsunade had been fooling around outside, and when she returned to the village, that was one thing.

But she had brought back a miraculous man! And he could even use Wood Release!!!

"A descendant of the First Hokage?"

"That actually sounds quite reasonable!!!"

"Look at him! He looks exactly like the First Hokage on Hokage Rock!"

"He's the reincarnation of the First Hokage! I know fortune-telling!"

At that moment, Tsunade carried Chino forward and loudly announced to everyone present.

"His name is Shao Nan Senju. He is a pure-blooded descendant of the Senju clan, and tomorrow, a ceremony will be held at the Senju Compound to formally welcome him back into the clan."

The teachers below continued chattering.

"Both the First Hokage and Lady Tsunade have confirmed it, so it must be true. The Senju have returned!"

"Sarutobi, Shimura, Nara, Akimichi, Yamanaka, Aburame, Inuzuka, and Hyuga. These eight great clans are now Konoha's core."

"The once-mighty Uchiha clan has been destroyed, while the Senju clan, once known as the Senju of the Forest, gradually declined after the First Hokage."

"Now, has he returned in force under the Senju name, carrying the Wood Release secret technique?"

"What bullshit. He's only one person. How could he possibly return in force? Would Konoha's great clans tolerate a single man?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed inwardly. Perhaps the return of the Senju was not necessarily a bad thing.

He just did not know whether Shao Nan could become as powerful as Lord Hashirama.

Deep Forest Emergence alone was not enough to intimidate the Ninja World.

Among the teachers, Hiruzen Sarutobi spotted Asuma and loudly gave him an order.

"Asuma, the Ninja Academy will suspend classes starting today until the Chunin Exams are over.

During this period, you have one mission: clear away these trees. Make sure they are all removed before the Chunin Exams end.

These hundreds of tons of lumber can be sold to the other great nations."

Upon hearing that, Shao Nan was stunned. There was such an operation?

Selling Wood Release lumber to other great nations—how had he even thought of that!

Shouldn't he get a share? This was his Wood Release power.

This was all money!!!

"Old man, shouldn't I get a share of the money from selling the lumber?" Shao Nan shamelessly asked.

Hiruzen Sarutobi shot him a glance. "No! But I agree to those three conditions Tsunade mentioned!

Consider the money from this lumber compensation for the price I have to pay for abusing my authority."

Then he turned to Tsunade. "You should keep yourself in line too, especially don't gamble in the village.

You've never won when gambling! You know all the village casinos are run by Danzo!"

"Tch, who would gamble in this poor village?"

"Tsunade, I'll notify the major clans. But can you get everything ready in one night?"

Hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, Tsunade furrowed her brows, as though she had forgotten something.

If she invited people over, she had to prepare a feast!!!

"Shizune, go to Ichiraku Ramen and drag Teuchi to my compound. Have him make as much ramen as he can tomorrow!

One bowl of ramen per person will be enough to entertain those clans!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi staggered and nearly fell to the ground.

"Tsunade, are you serious? Don't they have any pride?"

"Pride? I, Princess Tsunade, don't know what pride is! Inviting them is already more than enough respect.

Old man, if the congratulatory gifts they bring tomorrow aren't substantial enough, don't blame me for causing trouble!"

"Do as you please. But the Daimyo definitely won't be able to come. Even if you have connections to the Daimyo's family, there simply isn't enough time."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head, then turned and left.

Shao Nan took Chino from Shizune and let her sit on his arm.

"Little Chino, big brother will take you shopping!" Then he prepared to pull Tsunade along with them.

"I won't be going. I'll return to the compound first and handle some things! Shizune, go fetch Teuchi now."

After speaking, Tsunade looked at the pink pig at Shizune's feet, Tonton.

"Shao Nan, take this pig with you. Let it show you the way!"

"Tsunade, I'm not a child. How could I get lost?"

"You've never been to the Senju Compound. I want it to guide you there! If it can't find the Senju Compound, butcher it!"

Tonton leaped up from the ground and jumped into Shizune's arms.

"Lady Tsunade, stop scaring Tonton!

Don't be afraid, Tonton. You're only leading the way, and you know Lady Tsunade's home well!"

Shizune set Tonton down. "Lady Tsunade, I'll go find Uncle Teuchi right away."

"Mm, go."

After Shizune left, Tsunade kissed Chino on the cheek.

"Little Chino, stay close to your big brother. There are plenty of bad people in Konoha!"

Tsunade said that while looking directly at Asuma beside Kurenai Yuhi.

Asuma held a cigarette in his mouth and thought, How do I look like a bad guy?!

When Kurenai Yuhi saw Chino, she approached with an expression as bright as a young girl's.

"Senior Tsunade, is this your child? She's so cute, just like a doll!"

The moment Tsunade heard that, she decided it was a good idea.

"Long time no see, Kurenai! That's right, she's my child. I'm her mother! And this is her father!"

Shao Nan was dumbfounded. Tsunade was cutting off his escape route.

By doing this, Tsunade was obviously trying to stop him from chasing girls!

Shao Nan was about to explain, but Chino in his arms suddenly said,

"Pretty big sister, these are my daddy and mommy. They love me very much!"

Hearing that, Tsunade planted another hard kiss on Chino's cheek.

Then she said, "Chino, Mommy loves you too!"

"Hubby, don't stay out too late. Come home early! I'll go home first and get everything ready for you!"

Tsunade left, her figure gradually disappearing into the distance!

Shao Nan stood there completely bewildered. "Chino, what did she call me just now?"

"Daddy, Mommy called you hubby! Daddy, where are we going to play?"

At that moment, Hinata, one of Kurenai Yuhi's students, seemed very interested in Chino.

Kurenai Yuhi also noticed Hinata's hesitant, conflicted look as she stared at Chino.

She then pulled Hinata forward. "Hinata, don't be nervous!"

Shao Nan had noticed Hinata long ago, but he had lacked an opportunity to speak with her.

Kurenai Yuhi really was a great wingwoman! She understood him!

Looking at the blushing Hinata, Shao Nan said,

"You like Chino too, don't you, little girl?"

"Daddy, put me down. I want to go to that big sister."

Shao Nan's heart blossomed with joy. This little cotton-padded jacket he had adopted was even helping him out!

After Chino got down, her tiny body jumped with all its strength and landed in front of Hinata.

Chino wrapped her two chubby little hands around Hinata.

"Big sister, you look really shy!"

Hinata found that this little girl had an endless attraction for her.

"So cute!" A bashful blush spread across Hinata's face.

Kurenai Yuhi looked at Shao Nan, then suddenly spoke.

"Senior Tsunade's husband, I heard you're going shopping.

How about I show you around Konoha?

My name is Kurenai Yuhi..."

"Then I'll call you Kurenai. Just call me Shao Nan.

But won't this delay your business?"

"Daddy, and this white-eyed big sister too!"

In Hinata's arms, Chino gave Shao Nan a look that said, I get it.

"It won't delay anything. Give me a chance. My student and I both really like this adorable child."

"Then thank you, Kurenai!"

Hinata carried Chino in front, while Kurenai Yuhi and Shao Nan followed behind.

Shao Nan wondered whether he should use this month's one remaining genjutsu on one of them.

But a beautiful figure appeared in his mind!

Then I'll save this month's final genjutsu for you!

They left the Ninja Academy!

Asuma: Kurenai was out shopping with another man? What about me? I'm still right here.

Asuma watched their retreating backs and sighed to himself.

This man's appearance felt like a huge threat to him!

And the key was that he was so handsome! I can't think like that. I trust Kurenai!

Kurenai definitely preferred a mature, steady uncle like me!

Choji Akimichi: "Asuma-sensei! Let's go too. You said you'd treat us to barbecue earlier, and I'm hungry!"

Asuma slapped his forehead. Right, just in case, I could follow them.

He no longer cared about the mission the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, had assigned him!

"Come on, let's go shopping too."