Shizune, holding the piglet in one arm, opened the door for Shinsei.
Shinsei looked at Tsunade, who was sitting upright, with suspicion, and gave Shizune a questioning look.
Shizune gestured towards the sealing scroll on the table.
Storage scrolls, huh? The teacher isn't counting money in their office, is they?
Tsunade tried her best to keep a serious expression, but the smile she couldn't suppress told Shinsei that she was in a good mood.
"Teacher, is there something good?"
"No, no," Tsunade hurriedly waved her hands.
"Have you taken on any more students?" Shinsei didn't object to Tsunade taking on apprentices or students. As a member of the Senju Tsunade, he also wanted to uphold his teacher's reputation.
Tsunade on the table. "I'm not giving you a refund!"
"Refund? Refund what?" Shinsei was puzzled, but immediately thought of the rumors circulating outside. "How much did you receive?"
"No... not much." Tsunade's smile was somewhat awkward.
Shizune gestured from the side.
450 million taels, my God!
It's worth noting that a typical bowl of Ichiraku Ramen costs around 60 to 70 ryo, while in reality, Japanese ramen costs between 30 and 40 yuan.
That means Tsunade took on three students and collected over 100 million RMB in tuition fees in total.
"May I know the names of my junior brothers and sisters?"
Shizune pulled out a piece of paper, on which was written:
In order to inherit and promote the modern Hokage and the Will of Fire, I will take Hinata Hyuga, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno as my students.
Signed: Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage.
It seems the rumors have spread quite far, to the point that the teacher had to issue a public announcement. I didn't receive this kind of treatment when I was accepted as a student. But this kind of announcement always feels a bit like burying one's head in the sand.
The selection of these three individuals—a member of a powerful family in Konoha, an orphan of the Uchiha, and a commoner—was quite deliberate.
Sakura got her wish and became Tsunade's student. I thought that after Tsunade took me as her student, she would take her place. I felt a little guilty and wanted to make it up to her, but now it seems I don't need to.
But where did Sakura get so much money? During the Land of Waves mission, she only received 100 million bounty, just like everyone else. Did she borrow it from Naruto?
And Sasuke Uchiha didn't become Orochimaru's disciple, but he became Tsunade's disciple. With me, a transmigrator, and Tsunade teaching him, it can't be worse than the original story, right?
After Tsunade consulted Shinsei about the hand seals for the special Kekkei Genkai, Storm Release, the three discussed their dinner that evening.
Naruto and Jiraiya going on a trip, so everyone chipped in to book a barbecue restaurant as a farewell dinner for them.
The three years Naruto spent traveling were crucial for him, Jiraiya's thoughtful guidance helped him completely make up for his shortcomings.
More importantly, Jiraiya's companionship filled the void of fatherly love in Naruto's heart.
Although Naruto's foundation is much better than in the original story due to Shinsei's presence as a time traveler, Shinsei is not his teacher, and Shinsei's knowledge was limited in the past.
If it weren't for Naruto's weak foundation, he wouldn't have been Shinsei top graduate of this year. Even without considering the Nine-Tails 'Chakra, Naruto's own Chakra reserves are several times greater than Shinsei's.
However, who knows what the future holds? As Shinjō develops Storm Release, his Chakra increases constantly, reaching almost one chakra per day. In the future, he may become a member of the Chatonra.
Naruto also has amazing regenerative abilities; even if his hand is pierced by Kunai, he can recover completely within a minute.
Jiraiya was originally supposed to stay in Konoha for a while, but the Great Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku dreamed of a faceless sage, so Jiraiya had to set off ahead of schedule to find the unborn sage and guide him onto the right path.
At dusk, inside the Konoha BBQ restaurant.
"Cheers!" Everyone raised their glasses and clinked them together.
Shinsei took a sip of orange juice. He didn't like drinking alcohol, partly because he was young.
Ino was on the left, picked up a piece of grilled meat and put it in Shinsei's bowl, revealing a sweet smile.
Sitting to her right Tsunade, who raised her wine glass to compete with Jiraiya's.
To Tsunade's right are Hinata Hyuga, Sakura Haruno, Sasuke Uchiha, and Shinsei; these are her disciples, who can be called the Four Adamantine.
Beside the large wooden table cobbled together sat this year's graduating ninjas, some of whom Shinsei couldn't even name.
" Naruto." Shinsei raised his orange juice glass, inviting Naruto across from him to clink glasses.
Naruto happily raised his glass in response.
"How long are you and Lord Jiraiya going on your travels?"
"I don't know." Naruto turned to look at Jiraiya beside him.
"Two or three years, I'll see how things go." Jiraiya raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp, smiling as he looked at Shinsei. "With my guidance, Naruto will definitely surpass you."
Tsunade glazed with drunkenness, couldn't help but scoff, "My disciple isn't someone anyone can surpass. Let alone surpass Shinsei, he might not even be able to surpass Sasuke."
After saying that, she reached out her right hand, bypassed Sakura, and ruffled Sasuke's hair. "Right, Sasuke?"
Sasuke stared coldly at Naruto: "I won't let him surpass me."
"Damn it, Sasuke, what did you say?" Naruto roared, pointing a finger at Sasuke. "I'll definitely surpass you! No, I've already surpassed you!"
Sasuke scoffed dismissively, "Loser."
"What did you say? You damn Sasuke, you're the loser!" Naruto slammed one foot on the stool.
Sasuke glanced sideways at Naruto: "A loser who couldn't even pass the Shadow Clone Trial."
"I'm going to kill him!" Naruto in fury, his anger palpable. Failing the Shadow Clone Trial was a stain on his reputation that he could never erase.
Kiba Inuzuka grabbed Naruto's arm tightly. "Don't be so angry, you gave your first kiss to Sasuke."
Upon hearing this, the room fell silent, and Naruto and Sasuke's faces turned bright red.
Tsunade's wine glass hovered in mid-air, and she gave Naruto a playful smile.
Sakura glared angrily at Naruto, as if she wanted to devour him alive.
Ino placed her right hand on Shinsei's shoulder, leaned forward, and asked Naruto curiously, " Naruto, what was it like kissing Sasuke? Did you stick your tongue out?"
"Ugh..." Naruto and Sasuke turned around and gagged at the same time. Kiba Inuzuka and Shino Aburame gave Ino a thumbs up.
"I'm going to kill Sasuke Uchiha, don't stop me!" Naruto shouted.
Shikamaru propped his head up with one hand and tugged at Naruto with the other, muttering helplessly:
"This is so troublesome."
The restaurant was instantly filled with a cheerful atmosphere.
The next day arrived in the blink of an eye, Naruto and Jiraiya's figures disappeared from sight. After seeing them off, everyone dispersed.
Shinsei was about to go home to continue working on his Kekkei Genkai, Storm Release.
" Shinsei." Sasuke stopped him.
"Is there something you need, Sasuke? But you're addressing me incorrectly; you should call me 'senior brother'."
Sasuke rolled his eyes, gestured for Sakura to ignore him, and said to Shinsei, "Come with me."
"Where are we going?" Shinsei followed behind Sasuke Uchiha.
"The ancestral home of the Uchiha Clan, the Naka Shrine."