Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

Chapter 36 First Encounter with Tsunade

Shirokumo Aoba looked at the money in Naruto's hand with a complicated expression.

He took out a 1,000-tael note from inside.

"Consider this your friend's fee for today."

"But this isn't just for fun. I'll teach you how to exercise so you won't get bullied again."

Baiyun Qingye might as well just stay here and cultivate; it's just a change of environment, and besides, he gets paid for it.

Chakra extraction techniques cannot be taught carelessly. If Hiruzen Sarutobi has any objections or feels that he is overstepping his bounds, he will have to live in constant fear.

Furthermore, even if Naruto learns how to extract chakra now, it won't be very effective. With Kurama causing trouble, it's difficult for him to master many techniques; taijutsu is more useful.

With the Nine-Tails' chakra and the Uzumaki bloodline, he is undoubtedly a born master of taijutsu.

"Yeah!"

Naruto nodded happily, following behind Shirokumo Aoba. For him, as long as he wasn't alone, it didn't matter whether he played or not.

"By the way, Aoba, do you still want this money?"

Bai Yunqingye only took one thousand taels; he still has tens of thousands of taels in his hands.

Bai Yunqingye shook her head and said, "Keep the money. Next time I take you shopping, if they dare to complain, you can touch all their things and see if they still complain."

"Huh? Wouldn't that be a bit inappropriate?"

"What's wrong with that? It's not like you don't spend money. Just take the things and leave the money for him."

"..."

Watching the two leave on their own, Sasuke suddenly felt neglected.

It felt just like when I watched my brother being taken away by Shisui at noon.

For some reason, he seemed to have a strange feeling about Naruto.

"Wait...wait a minute!"

Sasuke instinctively shouted it out, but quickly covered his mouth, his eyes darting around and his face turning red.

Pretend it wasn't you who shouted it.

Shirokumo Aoba and Naruto turned around in confusion. When Naruto saw Sasuke's expression, he thought he had misheard.

Baiyun Qingye revealed a playful expression.

"Would you like to join us? Practicing together will be more efficient."

Sasuke felt a surge of interest, but he remained utterly unforgiving in his words.

"Hmph! I just want to find your weakness and then defeat you."

Baiyun Qingye thought that even if Sasuke were cremated and turned to ashes, his mouth would still be hard, and he might even shout:

This fire is not as good as his Fire Release technique.

"And what about me? And what about me? You can't beat me even if you skip stones!"

Naruto also hopes to gain Sasuke's approval.

"You only beat me by skipping stones. It won't be long before I can skip stones to the other side."

"Hmph, all you do is talk big? By the way, you haven't told us your name yet."

It was only then that Naruto realized that after talking for so long, he still didn't know the other person's name.

"Sasuke! My name is Uchiha Sasuke, and I am the one who will defeat you in the future!"

……

Then, three figures, burning with youthful energy, appeared by the river.

Shirokumo Aoba didn't know any taijutsu; he just taught Naruto running, squats, push-ups, and sit-ups—it was basically a Saitama training method.

With Naruto's physique, he can be trained to death in taijutsu.

The same goes for Shirokumo Aoba. Although he doesn't have a special physique, he knows medical ninjutsu, which can relieve physical fatigue and muscle soreness.

Sasuke followed suit, thinking that if he practiced twice as hard as Shirayuki Aoba, and with his brother's help when he got back, he would definitely be able to defeat his opponent.

-

The afternoon flew by, and before we knew it, the sun was setting.

After saying goodbye to the two, Sasuke went home.

Shirokumo Aoba then took Naruto on a shopping spree, "snatching" up a lot of new and exciting things.

"Aoba, can I come visit you again tomorrow?"

Before parting, Naruto, carrying large and small bags, looked at Shirokumo Aoba with expectant and reluctant eyes.

Bai Yunqingye smiled and nodded, saying, "Of course, no problem."

Now that he's discovered Naruto is actually a hidden big spender, it's no problem for him to play around with him a little longer.

After all, his main method of improving his strength is still through the system's card draws.

Otherwise, with her current abilities, she'll probably become the next Tsunade, and it will be difficult for her to compete in high-level matches.

Watching Naruto leave alone, Shirokumo Aoba also headed home.

I exercised this afternoon, so I'll practice the vacuum sword technique again tonight. I also earned three thousand taels today, so I'll save that up and do a ten-pull later.

He doesn't like single pulls; they're too agonizing. He prefers a quick 10-pull.

Baiyun Qingye was all smiles as she walked down the street, thinking about her income and plans for the day.

At this rate, he'll probably be able to apply for early graduation as soon as the ninja academy starts.

"Lady Tsunade, you can't drink anymore!"

"Mute... Let me have a little more... hiccup... I haven't had a drink in ages while hiding like this these past few days."

"But don't I have something to do later?"

"Besides, drinking so much in the village is not a good influence."

"Hiccup~"

"..."

Strange conversations and familiar names suddenly reached Shirokumo Aoba's ears.

This made him subconsciously stop in his tracks, and then he turned his head to look at a restaurant next door.

I go!

Baiyun Qingye spotted a shrewd, elderly woman with golden hair who was drinking wine with great gusto.

He is none other than the legendary grandson of the First Hokage, the disciple of the Third Hokage, one of the legendary Sannin, and the founder of Konoha's medical ninja system—

Tsunade!

Although he had never seen Tsunade's true appearance, he felt that no one could mistake her for having the best talent in the ninja world, and that fair and deep abyss was enough to make anyone feel awe.

Shirokumo Aoba was puzzled as to why Tsunade was here.

Could this be the surprise the Third Hokage was going to give him, as Skui had mentioned?

Just as Shirokumo Aoba was sizing up Tsunade, Tsunade also noticed him.

Tsunade narrowed her eyes and carefully examined the boy, who looked even better than the crystal ball.

She waved at him.

"Hey kid, come here for a second."

Under normal circumstances, Shirokumo Aoba should not have met Tsunade at this time.

So Shirokumo Aoba didn't move, revealing a wary expression, and looked at Shizune who was holding a pink pig next to Tsunade.

"Sister, do you need me to call the security department for you?"

"Huh?"

Shizune and Tsunade were both stunned for a moment and didn't react.

Shizune asked in confusion, "Why call the security personnel?"

Shirokumo Aoba pointed at Tsunade and said worriedly, "Because she looks like she's about to go on a drunken rampage, I'm worried she might endanger everyone's safety."

"Pfft!"

Silently, she burst out laughing.

Upon hearing this, Tsunade immediately had a well symbol appear on her forehead.

"You little rascal, who are you saying would act drunk and crazy!"