Chapter 22: Nawaki
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Upon returning to her office, Tsunade casually picked up the materials left by a teacher from the first experimental ss. These documents contained detailed information on over 30 students, including Shiraishi.
One of the records read as follows:
Chiba Shiroishi: Proficient in theoretical knowledge, with medium-level ninjutsu and shuriken skills. While he excels in the medical experimental ss, his practical abilities are neither outstanding nor poor.
How would you describe him? - Solid.
-Indeed, his foundation is very solid, but limited by his talent, he tends to conform too much. With a serious personality, he is constrained by his abilities, and his ultimate achievement will likely be that of a skilled Chunin specializing in medical ninjutsu.
-You need not focus too much attention on him, as he is a self-learner and the most diligent and serious student in the ss. However, if you invest all your energy into him, he will not stand out due to his elite education.
-Therefore, we cannot have high expectations for him, but he will not disappoint.
This was the sharp evaluation of Shiraishi in the documents left by the Anbu, handed over to Tsunade.
Tsunade initially thought there might be something extraordinary about Shiraishi, especially since he had contact with a member of the Uchiha n. However, it appears that there is nothing particrly special about him.
It seems she was overly cautious. How capable can he be?
The innocence of children''s friendships is truly remarkable.
.....
Tsunade''s arrival at the ninja academy to teach medical ninjutsu did not cause anymotion. After all, she was only responsible for the Experimental ss, which was the sole ss training medical ninjas. She taught for only two hours after school each day.
Tsunade''s teaching skills surpassed those of the Anbu Jonin who had left, and even Shiraishi was greatly inspired by her.
Perhaps in terms ofprehensive medical skills, excluding chakraponents, Shiraishi did not consider himself weakpared to Tsunade. However, the profession of a medical ninja is inseparable from dealing with chakra, and this is where Shiraishi believes the difference lies between himself and Tsunade.
After all, a ninja is still a ninja, and a medical ninja is still a ninja.
Shiraishi''s desire is not only to acquire basic knowledge but also to delve deeper into the realms of chakra and medical ninjutsu. This is something he cannot achieve through self-study alone.
While he can learn medical ninjutsu by himself and utilize it effectively, determining whates next and how to further enhance his medical ninjutsu requires his own thinking and exploration.
Tsunade''s arrival undoubtedly dispelled the doubts that he had umted over the years. As a result, he holds a great deal of respect for Tsunade.
Tsunade is a medical ninja who excels in the field of medicine. It is no exaggeration to call her Konoha''s strongest medical ninja.
Therefore, Shiraishi is neverte to Tsunade''s ss, nor does he leave early. He listens attentively and asionally visits Tsunade''s office after ss to ask her challenging questions.
Tsunade is naturally willing to teach such things. Students who possess such eagerness to learn are rare in the school.
The other students in the experimental ss, on the other hand, prioritize ying and going home after ss instead of seeking further knowledge.
If Shiraishi''s talent weren''t so average, Tsunade would have considered taking him on as a disciple.
Diligent and hardworking, with an insatiable thirst for knowledge, he is the epitome of a perfect student. However, epting disciples is not a decision to be made lightly.
Shiraishi sees Tsunade as his teacher, not in the sense of passing down a specific lineage, but as an admiration for a trailzer. Tsunade is perceptive enough to discern this distinction.
It''s just a shame for such a dedicated student.
While high expectations cannot be ced on him, he will not disappoint... Tsunade believes thisment truly suits Shiraishi.
On this particr day, after school, Shiraishi was the first to arrive at the experimental ss, eagerly waiting for Tsunade to begin the lesson.
"ssmate, who are you...?"
Upon entering the ssroom, Shiraishi noticed that someone had already taken the lead, upying Tsunade''s chair at the podium.
Shiraishi remembered the appearance and names of all the students in the experimental ss, yet he couldn''t recall anyone like the person in front of him.
The individual was not much older than himself, but already wore Konoha''s ninja forehead protector, indicating they were an official system ninja.
"I am Senju Nawaki. Please take care me."
Wearing a cheerful smile, the person introduced themselves proactively.
Senju? Shiraishi''s heart skipped a beat. That''s the surname of the First Hokage. Is the Senju n here to find Tsunade-sensei?
While Shiraishi pondered, he smiled back at Nawaki and replied, "I''m Chiba Shiraishi. It''s a pleasure to meet you, Nawaki-senpai."
"I''ve heard about you."
Nawaki suddenly mentioned.
"Oh?"
"You have a close rtionship with Uchiha Ruri. She is the most outstanding genius of the Uchiha n, and she''s the opponent I want to defeat most."
Despite his words, Nawaki''s face disyed no arrogance. His smile remained sunny and confident, as if victory was certain.
"Ah, I see."
Shiraishi felt a bit perplexed.
"Don''t worry, it''s just a friendlypetition. However, I''ll wait until she finishes this current challenge after bing a Genin. Please pass along my message to her."
"Alright, I will."
As expected, the other person didn''t pay much attention to him. Ruri truly stands out and attracts attention as a genius.
After all, Shiraishi is quite ordinary, so his strength is probably only slightly superior to that of Nawaki-senpai.
Just as Nawaki was about to say something, the ssroom door swung open once again.
It was Tsunade who entered.
"Nee-san!"
Upon seeing Tsunade, Nawaki immediately rushed into her arms, behaving like a child who never grew up.
Shiraishi watched this scene. He really envied Nawaki-senpai. But Nawaki being Tsunade''s younger brother, he didn''t expect that. He envied him even more for having such a loving elder sister.
"Tsunade-sensei, good afternoon" Shiraishi approached, smiling and bowing to greet her.
"It''s you, Shiroishi. You''re always here early," Tsunade responded to Shiraishi, then reluctantly pushed Nawaki out of her arms and scolded him, "Honestly, Nawaki, you''re old enough. Don''t always rely on your sister."
"What''s the harm? It''s been three years since my sister went to the frontlines" Nawaki mischievously retorted.
"Alright, alright, I get it. You''re such a troublemaker. Go on now, sister has a ss to teach here soon. Where''s Orochimaru? How is he disciplining his disciple?"
Tsunade''s face grew displeased, and her fists clenched.
"This has nothing to do with Orochimaru-sensei. Anyway, sister, I''ll go now. Oh, and remember not to secretly drink sake and go wild during ss, and you''re not allowed to gamble with students."
"Nawaki, you rascal! I''m a Jōnin of the vige too. How could I do such things?"
Tsunade''s face flushed with anger, and she was on the verge of jumping up, especially in front of her students.
''Nawaki, is bing more audacious by the day.''
After Nawaki left, Shiraishi stood there with an embarrassed expression.
"Um... I heard something quite unbelievable from Nawaki-senpai just now. Tsunade-sensei couldn''t really do that, right?"
"What did you say, you little weed? I''ll teach you a lesson if you dare to spread any rumors. Got it?"
Tsunade red at him with a menacing gaze.
"I understand. Tsunade-sensei has an excellent character. She is kind and amiable, so she wouldn''t drink excessively, go gambling, or use violence against students for no reason. There''s no doubt that she''s the best Jōnin in the vige. There''s no one else like her."
Observing Tsunade''s ''kind'' expression, Shiroishi nodded in understanding.
Tsunade was satisfied with Shiraishi''s understanding and retracted her fist.
Shiraishi sighed. ''Women are truly terrifying creatures.''
If he had uttered a single word just now, his house would surely have been demolished by Tsunade.
After all, there are terrifying legends about Tsunade at the Bathhouse that have been passed down for a long time.
Thest person to suffer the consequences was Jiraiya, another member of the Sannin.
But it wasn''t Jiraiya''s house that got destroyed; it was Jiraiya''s entire body. He barely survived after being rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment.
The monstrous female tyrannosaurus.
"Tsunade-sensei must be so intimidating that she doesn''t have a boyfriend, right?"
"What did you say?"
Tsunade''s eyes suddenly turned menacing.
"Oh, no, I mean Tsunade-sensei is so amazing that there''s probably no man in the vige who is worthy of you."
Shiraishi quickly changed his tone.
"I apologize. Your sensei does have a boyfriend, and he''s great. He''s also a man who will be Hokage sooner orter."
As she spoke, Tsunade''s eyes filled with tenderness.
Shiraishi was stunned.
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