"Ah!"
The moment that voice rang out—
All the medical kunoichi froze, their expressions changing instantly.
Then—
Like a disciplined army—
They scattered back to their positions at lightning speed, pretending to be busy and professional.
In just seconds, the previously chaotic scene became "orderly."
Sora finally escaped.
And at the same time—
He saw the person who had just spoken.
That imposing aura—
Paired with an incredibly beautiful face—
Made even Sora pause internally:
"This… damn… she's beautiful."
"Hmm?"
Tsunade also noticed Sora standing there, his clothes slightly disheveled.
Just like everyone else—
She couldn't help but be drawn to his appearance.
"What a cute little kid. Whose child are you?"
She walked over without hesitation—
And before Sora could react—
Pinch.
She grabbed his cheeks.
Then—
She crouched down, ruffled his hair into a complete mess, and looked at him with sparkling eyes.
"Lady Tsunade, this is my son, Uchiha Sora—the one you examined when he was still in my womb."
Uchiha Misa quickly stepped forward, pulling Sora over to introduce him.
Then she gently nudged him.
"Sora, didn't you say you admire Lady Tsunade and want to learn medical knowledge from her? Greet her properly."
"Lady Tsunade."
Sora gave a calm and respectful bow.
"Oh?"
Tsunade raised an eyebrow.
Then—
Ignored his expression again—
And pinched his face one more time.
"You're that Uchiha prodigy everyone's talking about?"
"I heard you could walk at three months, speak fluently at six months, and read on your own at one year."
"Is that real?"
"Or just exaggerated rumors?"
Sora's forehead twitched slightly.
She's definitely doing this on purpose.
Still—
He didn't back down.
"If it's real or not… why don't you test me yourself?"
"I've heard you're the greatest medical ninja in Konoha—no, in the entire ninja world."
"I've studied medicine on my own since childhood. I've already read through all the medical books in the Uchiha clan."
"I believe my skills aren't bad."
"So… shall we compare?"
"Let me see how much of your reputation is real."
Silence.
Then—
Tsunade's lips curled.
"Oh?"
She crossed her arms, amused.
"This kid's got guts."
"Fine. Let's see what you're made of."
She tilted her head toward Misa.
"Bring him to my office."
Then turned and walked ahead.
On the way—
Misa couldn't hold back anymore.
She leaned down and whispered:
"You little brat! Didn't you come to ask for apprenticeship? Why are you provoking her?!"
"Relax."
Sora waved casually.
"I know what I'm doing."
Misa: "…you absolutely do NOT."
She was seriously starting to regret bringing him.
Yes, her son was a monster.
But—
Comparing medical skill with Tsunade?
That was insane.
…Though…
"Well… if it's about medicinal formulas… maybe…"
She hesitated.
Soon—
They arrived at Tsunade's office.
Tsunade sat down behind her desk and gestured lazily.
"Sit."
After they sat—
She looked at Misa.
"So you want this kid to become my student?"
"Yes, Lady Tsunade!"
Misa immediately stood and bowed.
"He has talent in medicine. I can no longer teach him much—he has already read and understood all the clan's medical books."
"He wants to learn more."
"You're the only person I could think of."
"Please give him a chance."
She bowed again.
Sora also stood.
And bowed.
"Please."
Tsunade raised an eyebrow again.
"Oh? Now you're polite?"
"You've got quite the personality for a brat."
She waved her hand.
"Fine. I'll give him a chance."
"But I probably won't take a disciple."
"I've long lost interest in that."
"If not for certain reasons… I would've already left Konoha."
Her voice paused briefly.
There was something deeper there.
Unspoken.
Then—
She leaned forward slightly.
"Let me test you first."
"If you satisfy me, I'll allow you to study under me for a while."
"And I'll open part of the hospital's medical library to you."
Then—
The test began.
Tsunade started with basic medical questions.
Anatomy.
Diagnosis.
Chakra control in healing.
Herbal classification.
Sora answered everything.
Flawlessly.
Clearly.
Confidently.
Even adding his own insights.
Tsunade's expression gradually changed.
From casual—
To focused.
She increased the difficulty.
More complex questions.
Rare herbs.
Compound medicinal formulas.
Advanced treatment logic.
Sora still kept up.
Every answer—
Logical.
Deep.
Accurate.
Occasionally—
When he didn't know something—
He didn't fake it.
Instead—
He analyzed it.
Using what he did know—
To deduce answers.
And his reasoning…
Was shockingly precise.
At that moment—
Tsunade's eyes lit up.
This kid…
This isn't talent anymore.
This is… terrifying.