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Xi Menzhen quickly realized that what he had just said might have been a little hurtful.
After all, earlier this very year, he had been overjoyed that this child had inherited the talent necessary to become a ninja.
It was fair to say he had reached a higher level himself, but that didn't mean he should look down on the child because of it.
Even though Xi Menzhen had yet to meet the child, he already felt a bit of affection toward her.
As for the child's mother, Tenten, he and she already had mutual feelings for each other in the real world, so naturally he wanted to give her the best.
Looking closely at the results, every one of Tenten's eight basic ninja attributes had improved, and she had gained Intermediate Space-Time Ninjutsu aptitude as well as Low-level Chakra Sensory aptitude.
This meant her portable storage-space ability would be further enhanced — she might even be able to carry large ninja tools herself in battle.
With Xi Menzhen's support in weapon design, Tenten would never lack money; she alone could serve as a mobile armory.
As for the Chakra Sensory talent, it perfectly patched her lack of observational ability.
Combined with her "mobile armory" fighting style, her combat strength was now more than enough for the time being.
As for her Yang and Earth Release aptitudes, Xi Menzhen didn't plan to have her focus on those for now — at most she could learn a few jutsu for emergencies.
The reason he could achieve breakthroughs in all attributes was because he had the simulation — each run granting him a lifetime's worth of training experience.
By contrast, Tenten could only progress step-by-step, so it was better for her to hone her strengths first.
Stretching lazily, Xi Menzhen chose to store the simulation result, replacing the one he had previously saved for Uzuki Yugao.
There was no need for a bloodline inheritance this time — his own eight basic attributes and talents were all superior to this simulation's results.
One could say this was one of the "unlucky" outcomes, but it conveniently gave him a result he could safely pass on to Tenten.
If the improvement was too large, he worried she might not be able to handle the power infusion.
With that, the simulation was completed to his satisfaction.
Now, it was time to review certain simulations more closely.
First was an unmissable moment — he entered the scene where he had been interrogated, watching as Hiruzen Sarutobi faced Danzō in front of many people and coldly said, "Danzō, I am the Hokage!"
Xi Menzhen even noticed the twitch at the corner of Danzō's eye, proof of how deeply that line cut.
No wonder Hiruzen liked saying it.
If Xi Menzhen ever became Hokage in a simulation, he would definitely have Tenten shout this at Danzō.
Next, he wanted to know exactly why Tsunade had punched him out of the inn that day.
It didn't take long for the memory playback to reveal the truth.
A tipsy Tsunade had dragged him into an outdoor mixed hot spring. True to her bold nature, she scoffed at the idea of wearing a robe in the bath.
Fueled by drink, she even continued clinging to him like a pillow afterward. It took him quite some effort to free himself and cover her with a blanket.
But this woman had absolutely no proper sleeping posture — every time he managed to stay on the bed for less than three minutes before she kicked him to the floor.
Eventually, he gave up helping her and simply sat cross-legged at her bedside, refining chakra while keeping watch over her.
After all, in her current state, whether she staggered out drunkenly or someone barged in, it would cause major trouble.
As for why he didn't go get Shizune… well, in reality he couldn't leave the simulated space.
And why didn't the simulated him go get Shizune? That was the simulated him's problem — what did it have to do with the real Xi Menzhen watching the playback?
By noon, Tsunade finally woke up.
She had intended to tease him for staying by her side all night, but then realized she was completely naked and aching all over.
Through the omniscient "God's perspective," Xi Menzhen saw her momentary panic as she subtly checked herself, finally sighing in relief after half a minute.
Her face shifted from pale to flushed, then to a scowl, before she chose the simplest course of action — throw on a robe, punch Xi Menzhen out the door, and pin all the blame on him.
From his detached vantage point, Xi Menzhen snorted. Next time he needed to forcibly prove himself as Tsunade's disciple in a simulation, he'd just say she had four moles on her back.
After reviewing this classic moment, he turned serious.
Whether it was Jiraiya's hand-seal experience, Kurenai's teachings, the Genjutsu Release Seal he developed, or the summoning technique he learned from Tsunade — all were invaluable to him.
He immersed himself in them, and when he finally emerged, his face was full of joy — though tinged with a trace of regret.
The good news was that these gains were immediately usable, meaning his combat strength had risen again.
The regret was that, although Tsunade had taught him the summoning technique, in reality he couldn't use it without signing the summoning scroll.
Still, he had expected this — it was just one small disappointment.
The only other question was whether he could gain recognition from the Three Legendary Sannin in a simulation and thus learn Sage Mode at one of the three great holy lands.
At present, this seemed unlikely.
He had no real connection with Orochimaru, and Jiraiya's approval was based entirely on him being Tsunade's disciple — hardly enough to warrant training at Mount Myōboku.
As for the Shikkotsu Forest's Sage Mode, the conditions were too strict. Only Hashirama Senju had ever succeeded, and it required an enormous chakra reserve as a prerequisite.
Without using the Yin Seal, Xi Menzhen's chakra level was only about chūnin-tier.
After cataloging all his gains, Xi Menzhen quietly began improving the Yin Seal and practicing hand seals alone in his room.
The next morning, he went to Kazematsuri Bathhouse to ask if he could stay long-term.
Upon hearing he planned to live there for at least a month, the proprietress, Kazematsuri Maki, agreed almost instantly, offering him a large room originally meant for group guests.
Looking at the spacious tatami room with enough bedding for ten people — larger than his own living room — Xi Menzhen couldn't help feeling like he was being ripped off.
Fortunately, the proprietress allowed him to move in his own furniture, and the room also had a private bath and personal hot spring, which made him happily hand over the rent.
Now, all that remained was to decide who to call to help with the move.
Naturally… Tenten!
(End of chapter)