r18novel Chapter 40, Class 5
Chapter 40, Class 5
"...I might consider being a mentor in the village for a few days."
Even after hearing Tsunade's last words, Hiruzen Sarutobi continued to lower his head and exhale smoke.
A few seconds later.
"Cough cough cough!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi coughed, covering his mouth, ignoring the smoke billowing from his mouth and nose, and looked at Tsunade with a face full of surprise:
"You want to be a mentor?"
"I don't want to be one," Tsunade said, shaking her head. "I have absolutely no interest in those brats."
"Then what about this..."
"but......"
Tsunade raised her long, slender index finger, her lazy voice becoming more serious, "If you're willing to pay, I might be able to take them for a few days."
Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had initially been somewhat hopeful, was utterly disappointed after hearing Tsunade's words.
Now I understand.
So it turns out it's just another new way of asking for money.
At this moment, Tsunade, having finished speaking her point, nestled back into the sofa and muttered to herself, "Anyway, I don't have to fight for the first few days, and their training won't hurt me. Why not make some money while I can..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's face twitched violently a few times before he sat down in his chair and took a deep breath.
Can you please not say things that he can hear?
"So, old man, think about it."
Tsunade raised her chin at the Third Hokage, her expression saying, "Everything is negotiable."
But she kept rubbing her index finger and thumb against Hiruzen Sarutobi, clearly meaning 'Hurry up and hand over the money.'
"If these children knew I was their mentor, they would be extremely grateful to you!"
"But the premise is that you don't abandon the project halfway through..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said helplessly, massaging his temples.
"I don't care, just tell me if you're going to pay or not!" Tsunade laid her cards on the table, extending her palm directly at the teacher in front of her.
Hiruzen Sarutobi increased the pressure on the acupoints, and while doing so, he quietly stroked his beard.
Tsunade stopped urging him and simply watched Hiruzen Sarutobi quietly, waiting for his answer.
About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn has passed.
Hiruzen Sarutobi finally spoke, breaking the silence.
"At the very least, we should teach them basic teamwork."
If Tsunade stays in Konoha a few more days, maybe she'll choose to stay?
Even if hemophobia is incurable, it's still better than not being able to find anyone for years.
Thinking this, Hiruzen Sarutobi got up and went to the bookshelf, parted the books on both sides, and opened the hidden compartment.
Stacks of banknotes were neatly arranged on the table.
Tsunade instantly appeared at the table from the sofa, her beautiful eyes shining brightly.
The name of this light is Greed.
"One, two, three, four... ten thousand taels, one, two, three, four... twenty thousand taels..."
Watching Tsunade start counting money.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's lips twitched, and he said in a deep voice:
"No need to count, there's exactly one million taels here, all of it is money I've saved up over the years. You must remember to pay it back on time..."
"Don't worry, old man." Tsunade waved her hand to interrupt Hiruzen Sarutobi, saying confidently:
"I'll pay you back as soon as I win it all back... By the way, do you have any sacks here? Can I borrow one?"
After a long silence, Hiruzen Sarutobi pulled a sealing scroll from his drawer.
Tsunade took the scroll and gave it a thumbs up: "You're so thoughtful, old man!"
"..." Hiruzen Sarutobi almost choked, turned his head, pointed at the document, and said in a deep voice:
"Now that you've taken the money, shouldn't you keep your promise? Which team are you going to train?"
"This one will do." Tsunade put the money into the sealing scroll with one hand and pointed to the table with the other, where the squad she had placed on top was located.
Hiruzen Sarutobi followed Tsunade's finger and said thoughtfully, "Team 5... You're interested in Sakumo's child?"
"Sakumo's child?" Tsunade was slightly taken aback, then turned her head to look.
Only then did she notice that next to the photo of the boy she cared about, there was a picture of a listless, white-haired boy with dead fish eyes.
Although his face was covered by a mask, Tsunade could still see that this boy named Kakashi Hatake had a lot of resemblance to Sakumo Hatake through his hair color and facial features.
"Hmm...I guess so," Tsunade replied vaguely.
She didn't actually pay attention to anyone else; she just pointed to Uchiha Ike.
However, it's not bad to have the son of an old friend in the team, so that the Third Hokage won't focus too much on other people.
These things always come at a price. The more you are valued, the more likely you are to be treated specially, the heavier the burden you bear, and the more risks and pain you will have to endure in the future.
Tsunade only hoped that this Uchiha boy, who shared the same ideals as Nawaki, could grow up well, rather than receiving any special training.
Although she wasn't particularly close to Uchiha Ike, she didn't want to experience the feeling of losing someone she knew again.
In the next few days, let's teach him some battlefield survival skills...
Tsunade packed up the scroll containing one million ryo, turned and went out, waving goodbye to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"I'm only responsible for teaching them the training, and then I'll leave. You can find them a suitable instructor yourself later... I don't care about that."
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood in front of the table, silently watching Tsunade leave.
boom--
He only let out a soft sigh after the wooden door was tightly closed.
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boom--
After closing the door to the Hokage's office, Tsunade touched the sealing scroll tucked into her waistband, her pretty face full of smiles.
Wow, they even get paid for this!
She came to the Hokage's room today to prepare to serve as Uchiha Ike's temporary teacher.
Providing guidance to the three legendary Sannin of Konoha was the greatest compensation she could think of for Uchiha Ike.
As a result, not only was the goal achieved, but an unexpected windfall was also gained.
Tsunade's heart is filled with power!
"Very well!" She clenched her fist and murmured, "Now I'll go to the casino and take back everything I've lost!"
She walked briskly downstairs.
As she walked down the corridor, she caught a glimpse of two figures in the shadows.
These two guys are, in a sense, working for themselves...
Thinking this, Tsunade, in a great mood, nodded with an encouraging smile and said, "Yo, good job!"
After saying that, she strode away from the Hokage Building, leaving behind two ANBU members looking at each other in bewilderment.
"She was smiling, but she didn't count the money. So... did she actually borrow the money or not?" Qing asked, confused.
And I even greeted them.
Is Lady Tsunade in such a good mood?
"I don't know." Shoya looked in the direction Tsunade disappeared, puzzled, and felt a slight itch on his head. "I've never seen anything like this before..."
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In the Uchiha clan's territory, in a house made of blue bricks.
With a faint smile, Uchiha Ike looked at the azure blue characters in front of him.
[Additional damage increase: 94%]
[Bonus Defense: 72%]
Points earned: 310
"I've accumulated enough points to unlock the three-tomoe Sharingan..." Uchiha Ike rubbed his hands together, reaching out expectantly towards the light screen.
Just as he was about to open the points shop.
dong dong dong dong!
There was a rapid knocking at the door.
"Uchiha Ike, come out now!"