"Is Tsunade-sensei worried that I'm learning too many things and will end up accomplishing nothing?"
Ren stood in front of Tsunade, smiling as he looked at her.
…Tsunade didn't say a word, just stared at him, waiting for him to continue.
"Tsunade-sensei, if I could, I wouldn't want to learn so many things. I also want to be like everyone else, secretly slacking off in class every day, chilling, eating bentos with good friends, and going shopping with the girl I like. Those days would truly be wonderful…"
Ren was a bit lost in thought. If he hadn't come to this world and his parents hadn't sacrificed themselves, perhaps he would have lived that kind of leisurely life.
Like those Genin and Jonin, just casually training for seventeen or eighteen years to reach Jonin level would probably be enough. Then live a muddled life. If he were unlucky, he might even be killed by someone in a future Ninja World War, becoming a stepping stone for others to gain fame.
But was that truly what Ren wanted?
The mundane life of his previous existence and years of mediocrity, comfort and idleness, could never gain the approval of others. The so-called 'plain and simple is true' was just boring self-consolation.
This is the Ninja World.
There is a God of Shinobi here!
There are Nine-Tailed Beasts here!
There are the Five Kage, representing the strongest in the Ninja World, here!
There are beautiful girls here, talking animals, the bloody and terrifying "Bloody Mist Village," and fortresses flying in the sky…
But the world gave Ren a chance, allowing him to come to this world, full of danger but also wonderfully diverse.
Although he had only been transmigrated for a few years, Ren now had many relatives and companions he wanted to protect.
When the Ninja World War breaks out, can he guarantee that he can protect his companions and friends?
The kind and lovely Kurenai, the gentle and kind Aunt Maiko, the outwardly cold but inwardly warm Ryufeng, and also Shisui, Kakashi, Uncle Shinku, Uncle Sakumo…
What's past is past.
This is Ren's new life!
He should stand in the centre of this stage, striving for his own glory! Gain his own title!
Become Hokage! Marry a beautiful, rich woman! This! This is how he should live this life!
Tsunade's expression suddenly turned serious. She raised her left hand and placed it on Ren's shoulder, gripping it tightly.
"Ren, tell me, what is your Ninja way?"
Ren looked up, his eyes no longer confused.
"I want to protect important people, become Hokage, and protect the Village, that is my Ninja way!"
Tsunade was silent.
Protecting important people… Hokage, huh…
Looking at Ren, who had a smile on his face and firm eyes, Tsunade suddenly felt a moment of distraction.
For a split second, Ren even overlapped with a figure in her mind.
Nawaki…
"Is that so…"
Tsunade came back to her senses, lowered her arm, took two steps back, and looked at the young man in front of her, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"Kid, you're pretty good. Let's have a match. Win or lose, I'll take you as my disciple."
"Yes, Sensei."
Ren bowed, then retreated several meters. He squatted down, poised and ready.
"Come on, use all your strength and let me see how well you've learned from them. Don't worry about hurting me."
Tsunade stood casually, but the aura she inadvertently released made Ren's heart tremble.
"Be careful, Tsunade-sensei."
Ren let out a sharp cry, then his hands moved rapidly. A moment later, a water dragon roared from behind him, charging directly at Tsunade.
"Oh? Your Ninjutsu is quite well-learned."
Tsunade watched the imposing water dragon with interest, not dodging at all. When the water dragon charged close, Tsunade raised her right hand. It was covered with a layer of Chakra, and she punched straight out!
Something eye-popping happened! The water dragon was split in half, and its head was directly shattered! Tsunade herself was completely unharmed, perhaps only her coat got a little wet.
Just as she dispersed the Chakra on her hand, Tsunade noticed that Ren had already rushed close, a whip kick striking towards her waist!
"You brat, a surprise attack, huh?"
Tsunade laughed loudly, her left hand moved down, and collided with Ren's with a loud bang.
"Hmm?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Tsunade's eyes. She hadn't expected Ren's strength to exceed her expectations. Caught off guard, she was pushed back two steps by Ren.
And Ren supported himself with his left hand on the ground, leapt up, and while flipping his body, his whip kick struck towards Tsunade's head again!
"Konoha Whirlwind!"
Knowing Ren's strength, Tsunade no longer took him lightly. She put more force into her hand and firmly blocked Ren's Konoha Whirlwind. Then, with a burst of strength, she threw Ren away.
Ren stabilised himself in the air, two backflips cancelling out most of the impact, and finally landed steadily.
"I've let you attack for so long, it's Sensei's turn now, isn't it?"
Tsunade stretched her limbs, looking at Ren opposite her with a mischievous smile. This made Ren's hair stand on end. He took out a Kunai and stood ready.
Suddenly, Tsunade's figure disappeared from her spot. Ren's pupils constricted, and he began to search for Tsunade's figure everywhere, but he couldn't see any trace of her. Just as Ren was wondering, a dark shadow covered Ren's head.
Ren trembled and sharply looked up. He saw Tsunade falling from several meters in mid-air towards him, her right leg raised high!
"Heavenly Foot of Pain!"
Oh my god, Ren immediately felt a sense of death engulf him. Ren used the fastest speed of his life to frantically retreat. Just as he retreated three meters away, the attack had already landed!
"Boom!"
Centred on the Heavenly Foot of Pain, the earth within a five-meter radius directly collapsed, rocks splattered, and dust flew everywhere!
When the dust cleared, Tsunade was standing where Ren had been. This place had now become a large pit nearly a meter deep, with dense cracks spreading outwards. It was shocking to behold.
"Tch, he dodged."
Tsunade waved her hand in dissatisfaction, her gaze falling on a water wall several meters away. The surface of that water wall was now pitted and scarred by the splashing rocks. The thin layer of water film seemed as if it would break with a touch.
At this moment, the water wall turned into droplets and scattered, revealing Ren inside, still in the hand-seal state.
Almost, just a little bit!
Ren was panting wildly at that moment. He truly felt the taste of death. If he hadn't dodged, he would probably be lying in Konoha Hospital for three or two months.
"What's wrong, kid? Is that all you've got? Come on again!"
Tsunade walked out of the pit, looking at Ren with raised eyebrows, and shouted.
Tsunade remained outwardly calm, but she was secretly nodding in her heart.
Her disciple's Ninjutsu and Taijutsu, as currently displayed, were both exquisite, with no major flaws. This kind of speed and strength would be impossible without many years of training and refinement.
Tsunade rubbed her chin. A long-lost fighting spirit also rose within her.
It seems her disciple wasn't just shooting aimlessly. Well then, let's see what he can achieve.