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A mere disciple from a ninja family, without any formal notice or adequate compensation, dares to requisition the No. 1 training ground—a facility that has always been open to the general populace of Konoha since the village's founding…
This incident clearly exposes a deeper issue!
That is—the current Konoha is no longer the Konoha of the past!
After decades of development, has the village regressed? Are internal problems multiplying instead of being resolved?
Tsunade cannot remain silent. She must demand an explanation from Sarutobi Hiruzen!
As a former student of the Third Hokage, Tsunade naturally holds deep respect for her teacher.
But... Tsunade's status is extraordinary!
As one of the legendary Sannin, her position grants her the authority to speak up. And beyond that—she is the direct heir of the Senju clan, co-founders of Konoha. She is the granddaughter of the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama!
With such lineage and strength, how can she simply stand by as Konoha decays?
So when Sarutobi Hiruzen summons her—Tsunade must go!
But she is not going to apologize. On the contrary—Tsunade is going to demand accountability!
"Tiantian, more sake."
"Yes, Master!"
After downing three cups in a row, Tsunade raised her hand to indicate she'd had enough.
Standing up with determination, Tsunade set her sights on the Hokage Building.
Taking a deep breath, she steeled herself to confront her mentor.
"…Haaa."
With a long sigh, just before leaving,
Tsunade turned back to Tiantian, her tone unusually solemn.
"If you want to follow in Tian Yu's footsteps, you'll have to train relentlessly. Otherwise… forget it, never mind."
"I'm off now, Tiantian."
"Don't waste your youth. Focus on your training."
Behind her,
Tiantian nodded earnestly. "I understand, Master!"
Tsunade headed to the Hokage's office and didn't return to Tian Yu's residence until deep into the night.
What happened behind closed doors between her and Hiruzen Sarutobi—no one knew.
Tiantian didn't ask. For once, she respected the silence.
She had trained hard the entire day—seriously, without distraction.
As for Tian Yu... he was still locked away in the forging chamber.
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The next day,
News of "Legendary Sannin Tsunade destroying the No. 1 Training Ground with a single punch" had spread across Konoha like wildfire.
Tiantian wasn't at home.
She had assembled with her genin team early in the morning.
Their mission? An E-rank assignment—helping farmers till their fields.
"Tiantian, I heard you're now training under Tsunade-sama?"
In the fields,
A Hyuga youth with long, raven-black hair and the Konoha forehead protector asked nonchalantly.
"Huh?"
"How'd you know? I just became her disciple yesterday…"
Hyuga Neji snorted.
"You created such a scene at the training grounds yesterday. The whole village knows."
"Did Lady Tsunade… really destroy the training ground with one punch?" Neji asked.
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"Yes!"
Tiantian nodded with bright eyes.
"Tsunade-sensei is incredible!"
"A single punch…"
Off to the side, Hyuga Neji's fists clenched tightly.
As a member of the Hyuga branch family, the cursed Caged Bird Seal marked his forehead…
He longed to break free.
Every member of the branch family does. To shatter the cursed seal means achieving power equal to—or greater than—the Hyuga clan leader himself.
And the clan head, Hyuga Hiashi, is no weak shinobi. In Neji's eyes, Hiashi's strength is comparable to that of Tsunade-hime, one of the legendary Sannin.
And Tsunade…
She shattered a reinforced training ground with one strike…
Such power... left Neji breathless with frustration and awe.
"Whoa! Tsunade-sama is insane! Are the other two Sannin just as powerful?! Ohhhh! I'm fired up! This is youth!"
Nearby,
Rock Lee, with his iconic bowl-cut hairstyle and glimmering eyes, erupted with enthusiasm.
"I'll work hard and catch up to Tsunade-sama in no time!"
"Today's handstand laps around Konoha—100 more rounds!"
Tiantian: "…"
"Well said, Lee!"
A second green bowl-cut figure appeared, flashing a gleaming smile.
Thumbs-up raised high, Might Guy grinned: "Sweat and perseverance—that's youth!"
Big and small, master and student—the two green whirlwinds hugged under the rising sun, tears flowing.
"Ahh…" Tiantian sighed. She had long grown used to their antics. "Here they go again… who knows when they'll calm down?"
"Tiantian, how did you become Tsunade-sama's student?"
Neji suddenly paused his work and asked.
Having a strong mentor would significantly enhance his growth.
Unlike him, stuck with a hot-blooded fool shouting "youth" 24/7…
"Eh? Uh…"
Tiantian scratched her cheek awkwardly.
"My brother asked Tsunade-sensei to accept me."
"Your brother? You mean Tian Yu?"
Neji blinked. He hadn't realized there was any connection between Bai Yu and the Sannin.
"What?! Big Brother Tian Yu?!"
Rock Lee immediately abandoned his hoe, eyes sparkling.
"I haven't seen Big Brother Tian Yu in forever!"
Tiantian responded calmly, already used to Lee's over-the-top energy.
"Cough…"
Might Guy, momentarily ignored, stood off to the side awkwardly.
"Yes, Tian Yu is back. He's on break for now, probably buried in his forging projects."
"He's amazing—I heard he just completed an extremely dangerous S-rank mission!"
Hearing this,
Rock Lee's eyes blazed brighter.
And Neji—he clenched his fists again. The gap between him and Tian Yu… was growing.
"Tiantian, Tiantian!!"
Lee's voice grew louder.
"After the mission, can I visit your house and see Big Brother Tian Yu?!"
"Don't you have training after the mission? It'll be dark by the time you're done…"
Lee paused, conflicted.
"Training… or Big Brother Tian Yu…"
"Hmmm…"
Lee wavered, torn between duty and admiration.
At that moment, Might Guy stepped in again.
White teeth gleamed like stars.
"Lee!"
"You can visit Tian Yu and train with him! That way, you get both!"
"Yes!!"
Lee's whole being lit up.
"As expected of you, Guy-sensei—you're always thinking ahead!"
"You ever think Tian Yu might be busy? Or simply not interested in guiding you?" Neji coolly interjected, dousing Lee's enthusiasm.
"Uh… I… that…"
Lee hesitated, flustered.
But the big green figure of Guy stood tall.
"Don't worry, Lee!"
"Tian Yu isn't the type to turn down a passionate heart! Even if he's busy, he'll find time to help!"
"But Guy-sensei… wouldn't that burden him?"
"No, Lee!"
Guy turned his gaze skyward.
"It's been too long since we last saw Tian Yu. Once this mission's done, we'll all go visit him together!"
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Sunset over the western hills…
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