Graduating from Training

Tobirama had been helping Hiruzen Sarutobi review files in the Hokage's Office these Tobirama days, and he had also discussed with the Third a lot about how the Village should deal with the Uchiha. In fact, most of the time was spent discussing the Uchiha issue.

When Tobirama learned that Eiji's appearance had brought considerable peace to the Uchiha, Tobirama became even more satisfied with Eiji.

He always felt that choosing the Monkey was a last resort. Although the Monkey could think like Hokage, his strength was still far inferior to his older brother and himself, and he couldn't suppress the Uchiha.

If Clan Members the Uchiha clan awakens the Mangekyō Sharingan, then even the Third Hokage will be unable to suppress him, which will greatly boost the Uchiha Clan's confidence and lead to intense thoughts.

This would push the Village into the abyss, so the Uchiha Clan must never be allowed to become Hokage.

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Rumors of a major battle breaking out on the border of the Land of Wind quickly spread throughout the Shinobi World.

Of course, the news quickly reached Kushina's training camp. Kushina was eating at the time, and when she learned what had happened, she was so shocked that she almost choked.

"You idiot Eiji, we agreed not to take risks!"

Kushina clenched her fists. She felt she needed to have a serious talk with Eiji; if things continued like this, Eiji might really be in mortal danger.

"Isn't Kushina surprised? Eiji- sama even defeated that God of Shinobi."

Yuri, sitting on the other side of the table, looked surprised, clearly taken aback by the news.

"It doesn't matter. I'm used to whatever Eiji does anyway. What's surprising is that he made a good promise but still went and risked his life!"

Just then, the cafeteria door was pushed open with a "bang," and a large group of girls appeared at the door, with the Princess of the Land of Water, who had light blue hair, entering first.

"Is Kushina Uzumaki here?" She looked around and then spotted Kushina. "Ah, I found her!"

Then a large group of girls surged in like a flood, and the once spacious Land of Fire cafeteria instantly became crowded.

"Wait, wait a minute, are you from another cafeteria?"

"Who cares about you? Get out of my way!"

The chaos was suffocating.

Kushina's lips twitched as she looked at the girls gathered around the dining table.

"Here we go again..."

Without a doubt, Kushina knew it was about Eiji, and felt a surge of unease.

The Princess of the Land of Water, her hands supporting her on the table, looked at Kushina with starry eyes. "Um, Miss Kushina, our relationship isn't actually that bad, is it? Could you introduce Eiji to me?"

"Um, um, I'd like to get to know you too! Please!" Even the usually sullen Princess of the Land of Earth chimed in.

"You're Ryuuzaki Eiji's fiancée, right? I'd like to fight him. Could you please introduce me?" The Princess of the Land of Lightning's tone remained icy.

"Ugh, I have to go out and explain." Kushina complained, scratching her head.

Sayuri covered her mouth and smiled, "It must be a bit tiring, Kushina."

"Well, I understand everyone's feelings... but Eiji is in Konoha right now, so even if I wanted to introduce him, there's nothing I can do..."

Kushina stood up and tried to smooth things over.

Hearing Kushina say this, many people looked regretful, seemingly intending to give up.

Kushina breathed a sigh of relief, but she was determined to teach Eiji a lesson when she got back.

But just then, a familiar voice came from outside the cafeteria.

"Excuse me, this should be the dining hall of the Land of Fire, right?"

The sudden sound of boys' voices at the brides' training camp drew curious glances from the girls in the cafeteria.

The boy had pure white hair, Azure eyes, and for some reason, he was holding a promotional poster for a "Special Grade Chef Championship".

"Ah..."

Kushina's eye twitched. Why did that idiot Eiji have to choose this moment to come?!

"There are so many people here, there are clearly not enough seats!"

Eiji looked around, completely bewildered as to why so many people had gathered there, before slowly walking into the crowd.

"This should be the place... Strange, is it some kind of holiday today?"

Eiji looked around, and it seemed that because of Eiji outstanding appearance, many girls from noble families were soon attracted to his attention.

"Tell me, whose family are you from? Are you engaged?" a girl boldly stepped forward and asked.

"A marriage contract? I'm here to pick someone up--"

"Wow, what a handsome guy!" The Princess of the Land of Water rushed over and grabbed Eiji's arm. "What's your name? White hair is so rare, and your eyes are really beautiful too!"

"Um, thank you for the compliment, but I... oh my!?"

Before Eiji could finish speaking, he was swallowed up by the sea of people. Watching Eiji being scrambled around like bait being devoured by a school of fish, Kushina covered her face and sighed helplessly.

Sometimes, Eiji being too charming isn't a good thing. Maybe we should go and help him out.

"Excuse me, everyone, could you please move aside?" Kushina kindly pleaded from outside the crowd. "He's the person I'm waiting for. Please don't treat Eiji like this, and please don't pull his clothes, okay? Hey! You guys inside, stop groping me! I saw it! And you over there, what are you trying to do by crouching down like that!?"

"This is really a headache," Sayuri said, approaching Kushina with a troubled expression.

"There's no other way but to use our trump card!"

Kushina clenched her fists as if she had made up her mind, throwing her composure from the past few days to the back of her mind and turning into her super boss mode.

"Stop it, all of you!"

Kushina stomped her foot hard on the ground!

Boom!

The wooden floorboards were instantly dented by her footsteps. Everyone who heard the noise stopped abruptly and saw Kushina's hair flying up like flames. They were so frightened that they quickly made way for her.

At this moment, Kushina noticed that Eiji's clothes were in a mess, which made her temples throb with anger.

Having finally managed to escape the crowd, Eiji sighed upon spotting Kushina: "So you're here. Tsunade specifically asked me to pick you up; I thought you weren't here."

"Alright, alright, let's talk about this later. In any case, get out here first."

Kushina pulled Eiji out of the crowd and put him next to Sayuri.

"It's been a long time, Eiji." Sayuri bowed respectfully.

"Oh, it's Sayuri. Is the Bride Training going well?"

Thanks to you, everything went very smoothly.

"I'm not bad either! I passed the test smoothly! I'm now a qualified bride-to-be!"

Kushina puffed out her chest and said proudly.