Sakura: Shizune-sensei, I'll do my best!

"Yes, Rikuto-senpai..."

My heart was pounding.

Sakura Haruno's pretty face flushed slightly with excitement.

Rikuto-senpai spoke to her, and he looked even more handsome up close.

"Iruka-sensei, is everything alright?" Rikuto asked Iruka.

"Sure..."

Iruka smiled and nodded.

This is an opportunity for the student, and of course he couldn't stop it.

Meanwhile, Mizuki and the other Chunin instructors were all quite envious.

With Chiya Rikuto's current strength, he is more than capable of instructing these teachers at the Ninja Academy.

It has to be said, that girl really had a knack for it.

They'll all be jealous.

"Hmph, Sakura, don't you dare seduce Brother Rikuto..."

Ino pouted.

There, she warned her best friend, Sakura Haruno.

"No way! You wretched Ino, I won't let this opportunity slip by!"

Sakura Haruno's face was beaming with joy.

Sticking his tongue out at Ino and making a face.

Having said that, he couldn't wait to follow Rikuto, and the two of them sped off towards the Training Ground Three.

"Hateful..."

Ino was so angry she jumped up and down.

But all they could do was watch helplessly as Sakura left triumphantly.

Even Sasuke, Kiba Inuzuka, and others were quite envious.

He clenched his fists, filled with resentment.

Not long after.

Two figures, one after the other.

They swept into the forest of the Training Ground Three.

"Senior, I... I'm Sakura Haruno, please... please take care of me!"

Sakura was still a little nervous when she was alone with Rikuto.

As a fan of Rikuto, she used to boldly discuss with the girls in her class whether Rikuto-senpai liked girls with long hair, what his favorite color was, and what his favorite food was...

But when it came to actually facing the Rikuto, he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy, and his speech became somewhat hesitant.

In her heart, Inner Sakura was cursing him with exasperation. "Damn it, why are you so nervous now? This is a great opportunity to get closer to Rikuto-senpai..."

"Sakura, don't be nervous, this isn't our first time meeting..."

Rikuto's gaze was gentle.

He patted her little head and said with a smile, "You're Ino's good friend, and like me, you have some Senju Clan blood flowing through your veins. Besides, strictly speaking, you have quite good talent. Even if you hadn't won the lottery, I was prepared to guide your training!"

"But it probably won't be that fast!"

He wasn't just being polite.

Rather, he simply admired Sakura's talent.

Given his connection to the Senju Clan, he will most likely mentor him in the future.

It might not be that fast.

"Thump, thump..."

Because of close and intimate contact between Rikuto.

Sakura's heart raced uncontrollably, and her face flushed slightly.

The gaze directed at Rikuto unconsciously drifted to heart-shaped patterns.

I almost didn't hear what Lu Rikuto said.

"Huh? The Senju Clan?"

Sakura looked somewhat bewildered.

But he quickly realized what was happening and exclaimed in disbelief, "Wait, the Senju Clan, isn't that the clan of the First Hokage and the Second Hokage?"

In the textbooks of the Ninja Academy.

However, there are dedicated introductions to the First Hokage and the Second Hokage.

As a well-behaved girl who excels in theoretical knowledge, Sakura naturally couldn't possibly be unaware of the renowned Senju Clan.

She was somewhat shocked and bewildered.

Is your family really that powerful?

Even though his parents had spent their entire lives working hard, they were only ever insignificant Chunin.

"That's how it is..."

Rikuto wasn't condescending; instead, he patiently explained simply, "For certain reasons, a long time ago, the First Hokage had some members of his clan hide their surnames and integrate into the Konoha family as commoners. Some female members of his clan also gradually married ninjas from the village..."

"And this policy was continued after the Second Hokage took office!"

"Even today, though many things have happened and many wars have been fought, the Senju bloodline still flows in Konoha and has never truly been severed!"

"Perhaps one of your parents is a descendant of the Senju!"

"Therefore, the bloodline of the Senju also flows in your veins!"

"Huh? Is this true?"

Sakura Haruno was utterly shocked.

She had never heard of such a secret.

He felt an unprecedented shock; he actually possessed the bloodline of the Senju?

"The Senju Clan's talents, besides their naturally vast Chakra reserves far exceeding those of ordinary people, also include their exceptional Chakra control..."

Rikuto sat down opposite Sakura Haruno and said with a smile, "Your bloodline is not pure. Although your Chakra reserves are not strong, you have inherited some talent and possess exquisite Chakra control!"

"So that's how it is!"

Sakura nodded in realization.

Iruka-sensei also frequently praised her for her Chakra control.

It wasn't because she worked hard enough on a regular basis, but rather because she possessed the blood of the Senju Clan...

"From now on, I don't plan to teach you myself..." Rikuto placed his hands on her shoulders and said with a smile, "But I will recommend a more suitable teacher for you!"

Chapter 239 Sakura: Shizune-sensei, I'll do my best!

"Huh!?"

Sakura was initially filled with disappointment.

A heart full of anticipation suddenly plummeted from the sky to the ground.

But after hearing the second half of Rikuto's sentence, her eyes widened, and hope rekindled. "Teacher?"

"She's my senior, her name is Shizune..."

Rikuto looked at her and said with a smile, "You're Tsunade's eldest disciple, Sannin Tsunade, and you've inherited her mantle. With a teacher like that, I don't think you'll mind!"

For Sakura Haruno.

He had originally intended to train him.

After all, he has a trace of Senju blood flowing through his veins, and he has good control over his Chakra.

However, Rikuto doesn't plan to come in person.

I believe Sister Shizune wouldn't mind taking on a disciple...

At that time, Third generations of master, apprentice, and grandchildren...

Feeling great!

"Of course not..."

Sakura's pretty face turned bright red.

I was filled with excitement and surprise, and my heart was pounding with anticipation.

She quickly stood up, bowed, and said, "Rikuto-senpai, then I'll leave it to you!"

Although she also really wanted to spend time alone with Rikuto-senpai.

But since this Rikuto-senpai said that, he must have his own reasons, rather than deliberately making excuses.

Moreover, as Lady Shizune's Lady Tsunade disciple and Rikuto-senpai sister, Lady Shizune must be very powerful.

Becoming a disciple of such a powerful figure would be like winning the lottery.

Of course she wouldn't refuse.

"However, Rikuto-senpai..."

She was filled with trepidation.

Somewhat hesitantly, he asked, "Is Lady Shizune truly willing to accept me as her disciple?"

"Don't worry, my senior sister will agree!"

Rikuto patted her head and comforted her with a smile.

"Brush!"

As he spoke.

Rikuto took Sakura with him.

They vanished from the spot in an instant.

They arrived at Konoha Hospital.

"Huh?"

Inside the offices of Konoha Hospital.

Wearing Special Jōnin vest and a white coat, Shizune looked at Rikuto, who had suddenly appeared, with some surprise. "Rikuto? What are you doing here...?"

But soon, he noticed the little girl next to him.

"Here it is..."

Sakura was stunned.

He looked around in disbelief.

Looking at the doctors, nurses, and patients coming and going, I recognized this place as Konoha Hospital.

Wasn't she just at the Training Ground Three next to the Ninja Academy?

How did you suddenly end up in the hospital?

"Sister Shizune, are you settling back in?"

Looking at Shizune, who was wearing a Jonin vest, Rikuto asked with a smile.

Clearly, the Third Hokage was quite respectful, knowing that Shizune was no weakling and, as Tsunade's disciple, possessed exceptional medical skills.

They directly gave him the title of Special Jōnin.