As the top medical ninja in the ninja world, Tsunade's research on the human body was, if not the absolute best, definitely second to none.
Moreover.
She was the granddaughter of the First Hokage and understood the First's special constitution far more profoundly than anyone else.
And at this moment, through the direct feedback from her medical chakra probe.
The pure and vibrant nature of the chakra within Yao, as well as his vigorous life force that far exceeded that of ordinary people...
It gave her the feeling that it was identical to her grandfather's constitution!
Admittedly.
Because of his age.
Yao's life force and chakra scale could not yet be compared to the First Hokage in his prime.
But the essence of the power was cut from the same mold.
Simply put, it was a difference in quantity, not quality!
This was too irrational!
How could an Uchiha possess the perfect constitution that should have been exclusive to the First Hokage?
Tsunade released her hand, her brows knitting tightly together. She stared sharply at Yao, her voice carrying an interrogative tone:
"Kid... have you undergone any human modification experiments? Orochimaru? Or Danzo's Root?"
This was the most reasonable explanation she could come up with immediately.
Through some kind of human experiment, the First's cells or related tissues were transplanted into Uchiha Yao.
Hearing this, Yao laughed. "Lady Tsunade, you must be joking!"
"You are a medical expert. Whether I have undergone human experimentation... wouldn't you know clearly?"
Hearing this, Tsunade carefully examined Yao again from head to toe, from meridians to cells.
Nothing!
There were no traces of any artificial transplantation, stitching, or forced fusion.
Yao's chakra was extremely pure!
It was a unified whole, completely devoid of any foreign chakra components.
His body, from a cellular level, was like a... perfect whole that was naturally coordinated this way!
"Could he be from the Senju clan? But how is that possible?"
Tsunade looked at Yao, then couldn't help but glance at Uchiha Sasuke, who looked almost like a carbon copy of him, standing nearby.
The brothers were clearly twins; it was impossible for Yao to be of the Senju clan.
An Uchiha, yet possessing the most perfect Senju constitution?
This was simply unheard of!
"What a... freak!"
Tsunade shook her head, temporarily suppressing this confusion and curiosity deep in her heart.
Now was not the time to delve into this, and judging by the kid's demeanor, she probably wouldn't get any answers out of him anyway.
She looked back at Yao. "Forget it, let's not talk about that for now. Rumors are spreading all over Konoha that you've awakened Wood Release!"
"To be honest!"
"Before seeing you, I was skeptical about it."
"But now!"
"I believe it!"
Possessing a constitution identical to her grandfather's, it was by no means a fantasy to awaken a Kekkei Genkai like Wood Release on that basis!
When Tsunade proposed seeing the Wood Release with her own eyes, Yao didn't refuse.
After all, she was the Fifth Hokage; he had to give her some face.
The group arrived at the Naka River.
"This place will do!"
Yao stopped and looked at the relatively wide river surface.
He clapped his hands together.
"Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence!"
Rumble!
Countless thick trees and vines burst through the water's surface. In the blink of an eye, a dense forest was constructed over the river.
Although she had heard it countless times from Naruto, witnessing this scene with her own eyes, Tsunade still couldn't hide her shock.
She stared blankly at the forest on the river, her eyes dazed for a moment with shock, excitement...
After a good while.
Tsunade slowly exhaled a breath. When she looked at Uchiha Yao again, her gaze had quietly changed.
"Lady Tsunade, do you need me to demonstrate other techniques? Like the Wood Human Technique, or Deep Forest Bloom?"
Yao's voice rang out.
"No need!"
Tsunade waved her hand. Her face had returned to its usual briskness, even carrying a hint of a smile.
She walked forward and patted Yao's shoulder firmly. "Without a doubt, this is the genuine Wood Release!"
Pausing for a moment, Tsunade seemed to remember something and said:
"I still have some of my grandfather's notes on Wood Release training and techniques kept at my place. They might be of some reference value to you!"
"If you're interested, I'll have someone send them over to you later."
Yao's eyes lit up. Training notes left personally by the First Hokage?
This was truly a pleasant surprise!
Although he had scavenged some from the Root base, there should be a difference compared to what the First Hokage left behind, right?
"Thank you very much, Lady Tsunade!"
Yao bowed slightly.
"Small matter!"
Tsunade waved her hand. "Those things are just gathering dust at my place anyway. If you can use them, then they're being put to good use!"
...
Two days later, Konohagakure welcomed a long-awaited grand ceremony.
The square below the Hokage Rock and the surrounding streets were packed tight with a sea of villagers and ninjas.
The streets were truly empty elsewhere!
After experiencing the Konoha Crush plan and losing the Third Hokage, everyone was desperate for a new Hokage.
The sunlight was just right, and the atmosphere was enthusiastic.
Amidst the cheers of the people, Tsunade, draped in a brand-new haori embroidered with "Fifth Hokage," ascended the high platform.
Her expression was solemn, her long golden hair shining in the sunlight, sweeping away her usual lazy and casual demeanor.
She revealed the extraordinary bearing belonging to one of Konoha's Sannin and the granddaughter of the First.
Under the officiation of the two advisors, Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane.
Tsunade accepted the hat representing the authority of the Hokage and placed it on her head.
Then, facing the entire village, she raised her right hand and read the Hokage's oath in a clear and powerful voice:
"I... Tsunade... am the Fifth Hokage of Konoha!"
At this moment.
Applause and cheers swept through the entire Konoha like a tsunami.
"Fifth Hokage!"
"Lady Tsunade!"
"Long live Konoha!"
"Long live the Hokage!"
...
Hokage's Office.
Sunlight streamed through the window, making the newly painted walls and the slightly empty office appear exceptionally bright.
The Third Hokage liked to smoke. Over forty years, the previous Hokage's office had a very heavy smell of tobacco.
Tsunade disliked it very much, so the office had been renovated.
The air still held a faint scent of fresh wood and paint.
Behind the large desk, Tsunade had changed out of her ceremonial attire and was wearing her usual green coat.
She was looking down and flipping through several documents, her brows slightly furrowed, clearly already in work mode.
"Lord Hokage!"
Yao walked into the office, approached the desk, and bowed.
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"Mm, you're here!"
Tsunade looked up, pushed the file in her hand aside, and leaned back into the large chair.
"Yao, this Chūnin Exam was forced to be interrupted due to the attack by Orochimaru and the Sand Village!"
"But in the previous battle rounds, your performance was witnessed by all."
"More importantly!"
"During the subsequent attack, you independently suppressed the One-Tailed Shukaku, preventing the village from suffering more severe destruction and casualties!"
Tsunade clasped her hands on the table and spoke clearly:
"Therefore, I have formally decided to promote you to Chūnin as an exception!"
"Thank you for your recognition, Lord Hokage!" Yao nodded in thanks.
Becoming a Chūnin!
It meant he could formally accept C-rank and B-rank missions.
Even in special circumstances, he could participate in A-rank missions.
And another point: he gained the qualification to lead missions independently.
He would have greater autonomy and decision-making space during operations.
"In addition!"
Tsunade changed the subject. "Kakashi was injured quite badly this time and needs to be hospitalized for a while."
"Before he recovers, Team 7 will be temporarily under your leadership!"
"That brat Naruto, and Sasuke, are under your charge."
"You figure out the mission arrangements and daily training. Just report to the Mission Assignment Desk and the Jōnin Council regularly."
This arrangement wasn't unexpected.
The original members of Team 7 were Naruto, Sasuke, and Yao.
Now that Kakashi was down, having Yao, the newly promoted Chūnin, take over temporarily was indeed the most suitable choice.
It maintained the squad structure while ensuring the two key Genin were in a controllable and protected state.
"Understood!"
Yao did not decline.
"Alright, that's all. Do a good job, and don't cause trouble for me!"
Tsunade waved her hand, signaling that he could leave, then looked down and picked up another file.
Yao bowed slightly, turned, and left the Hokage's office.