Returning to the office, Tsunade casually picked up the records left by the previous teacher of the First Experimental Class.
There were detailed information about more than thirty students in the experimental class, including Hakushi.
——Chiba Hakushi, excellent in theoretical knowledge, with moderate levels in Ninja Techniques and Shuriken skills.
Even after joining the first medical ninja experimental class, only his theoretical knowledge stood out, while his practical skills were quite average, not considered bad, but not great either.
How to describe it?
Solid.
Yes, solid.
The foundation is very strong, but due to lack of talent, it's too methodical.
His serious nature is limited by talent, and his ultimate achievement would only be a Chunin known for medical ninjutsu.
There's no need to focus too much on him because he would self-study vigorously, being the most earnest and diligent student in the class.
But if all effort is invested in him, his lack of brilliance in talent won't make him outstanding through elite education.
So, one should neither expect much from him, nor will he cause disappointment.
This was the straightforward evaluation of Hakushi on the records left by the departing Anbu Medical Jonin teacher for Tsunade.
Tsunade originally thought Hakushi might have something extraordinary, especially having interactions with a member of the Uchiha, but now it seems there's nothing particularly impressive.
It seems she was overthinking it.
How capable can a kid be?
The friendship between children is truly pure.
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Tsunade entering the Ninja School to teach medical ninjutsu didn't cause much of a stir.
After all, she was only in charge of the only class cultivating medical ninjas, the First Medical Ninja Experimental Class, and the daily teaching time was just two hours after school.
Tsunade's teaching was far superior to that of the leaving Anbu Jonin, and even Hakushi gained a lot of insights.
Perhaps in the overall medical prowess, disregarding the chakra component, Hakushi didn't think he was much weaker than Tsunade, but as a medical ninja, the role inevitably involved chakra, which Hakushi saw as the reason for the significant gap between himself and Tsunade.
A ninja, after all, is a ninja, and a medical ninja is also a ninja.
What he needed to learn wasn't the basics but further expansion and development in the realm of chakra and medical ninjutsu.
This part was precisely untouchable by self-learning. He could learn medical ninjutsu and use it adequately, but how to advance further required his own contemplation and exploration.
Tsunade's arrival undoubtedly solved the long-standing doubts in Hakushi's heart.
So, he was filled with respect for Tsunade.
She was an expert medical ninja in the medical field.
The strongest medical ninja in Konoha was not an exaggeration.
Therefore, Hakushi wouldn't be late or leave early for any of Tsunade's classes and listened very attentively.
Sometimes after class, he would also go to the office to consult Tsunade on some difficult questions.
Tsunade naturally taught generously; such studious students were rare in school.
After class, the first thing other experimental class students thought of was playing and going home, not coming over to ask questions.
If Hakushi's talent wasn't so average, Tsunade might have considered wanting to take him as an apprentice.
Diligent, hard-working, eager to learn — simply the perfect student model.
Unfortunately, taking apprentices isn't such a carefree thing.
Hakushi called her teacher, but it wasn't in the traditional mentorship sense, just admiration for a pioneer.
Tsunade could distinguish that.
It was just a pity for such a diligent and eager-to-learn student.
You couldn't expect too much from him, but neither would he disappoint... Tsunade felt that this evaluation suited Hakushi perfectly.
That day, after school, Hakushi was the first to arrive in the experimental class, waiting for Tsunade to come and teach.
"Classmate, you are..."
Upon entering the classroom, Hakushi saw someone had already arrived before him, sitting in the chair that belonged to Tsunade at the podium.
Hakushi clearly remembered the appearance and name of all classmates in the experimental class, but there was definitely no one like the one before him.
The person didn't seem very old, a little older than him, but already wore a Konoha ninja headband on his forehead, a formally enlisted ninja.
"My name is Senju Nawaki, pleased to meet you."
The other person greeted with a bright smile, taking the initiative to introduce himself.
Senju? Hakushi's heart stirred slightly.
This was the surname of the First Hokage.
A member of the Senju Clan, came here looking for Teacher Tsunade?
While Hakushi guessed in his heart, he also smiled at Nawaki and said, "Chiba Hakushi, pleased to meet you, Nawaki senior."
"I've had my eyes on you."
Nawaki suddenly said a line.
"Hmm?"
"You and Uchiha Ruri get along well. She is the most outstanding genius of this generation in the Uchiha Family, and also the opponent I most want to defeat."
Though he said that, there wasn't a hint of arrogance on Nawaki's face, his smile remained sunny and confident, as if his victory was inevitable.
"Ah, really?"
Hakushi was a bit puzzled.
"Don't worry, it's just a simple sparring. But this matchup will be completed after she graduates and becomes a Genin, please convey this to her."
"Oh, okay."
Sure enough, the concern wasn't about him at all.
As a genius, that Ruri certainly was a bit too eye-catching.
After all, he was quite ordinary, his strength might be just slightly above this senior Nawaki.
Just as Nawaki was about to say more, the classroom door opened again.
The person entering was Tsunade.
"Sis."
Upon seeing Tsunade, Nawaki immediately rushed into her arms like a kid who hadn't grown up.
Hakushi witnessed the mountaintop crime scene of Nawaki firsthand.
Truly envious of Senior Nawaki.
Even more envious of having such a broad-minded sister as Nawaki senior.
However, Nawaki being Tsunade's younger brother was something Hakushi hadn't anticipated.
"Teacher Tsunade, good afternoon."
Hakushi approached, bowed slightly with a smile, and greeted.
"Oh, it's you, Hakushi, you always come very early."
Tsunade responded to Hakushi briefly and then reluctantly pushed Nawaki out of her arms, starting to scold him: "Really, Nawaki, you're already a Genin, don't continue to pester your sister."
"What's the big deal, since Sis went to the front lines, it's been three years already without seeing each other."
Nawaki began his antics again.
"Alright, alright, I get it, kids nowadays are really troublesome. Hurry up and leave, Sis has to start class here. Where is Orochimaru? How does he even discipline his disciples?"
Tsunade looked annoyed, and her fists cracked audibly.
"That has nothing to do with Teacher Orochimaru. Well then, Sis, I'll be leaving first. By the way, remember not to secretly drink and gamble during class."
"Nawaki, you brat, I'm a Jonin of the village, how could I do such things!"
Tsunade immediately bristled, face turning red, almost jumping in anger, especially in front of her student.
Nawaki was becoming more and more disrespectful over time.
After Nawaki left, Hakushi stood on the spot awkwardly.
"Well... it seems I heard something incredible from Nawaki senior's mouth, wouldn't Teacher Tsunade destroy flowers with her brute force?"
"Flowers? Aren't you full of yourself, you are obviously a weed."
"So harsh."
"Listen, if you dare spread it around, my fist will come gently visiting your house. Got it?"
Tsunade looked at him with threatening eyes.
"I understand, Teacher Tsunade is noble and kind, and wouldn't drink or gamble or use violence on students. Without a doubt, Teacher Tsunade is the most outstanding Jonin in the village, bar none."
Seeing Tsunade's 'kind' expression, Hakushi nodding understood.
Tsunade was pleased with Hakushi's sensible attitude and withdrew her fists.
Hakushi sighed; women are truly frightening creatures.
If he had dared say anything else, his home would definitely be demolished by Tsunade.
As they say, terrifying legends about Tsunade at the Konoha Bathhouse continue to circulate.
The last person who suffered was Jonin Jiraiya, also one of the Sannin.
No, it wasn't just his house that Tsunade demolished, but his entire body was taken apart, he was sent to the hospital for emergency treatment before recovering a small life.
Monster-strength Tyrant.
"With Teacher Tsunade being so terrifying, she must not have a boyfriend, right?"
"What did you say?"
Tsunade's eyes became frightening instantly.
"No, I mean, with Teacher Tsunade being so excellent, no man in the village could possibly match you."
Hakushi immediately corrected his words.
"Sorry, but the teacher does have a boyfriend, and he's outstanding too, a man who will sooner or later become Hokage."
Saying this, Tsunade's eyes filled with tender affection.
Hakushi was almost overwhelmed by it.