Gisei had to hand it to Tsunade.
He knew why she was willing to pay such a high price. She likely thought that by practicing his clan's secret technique, she could gain chakra control like his.
If he actually sold it to her for a hundred million ryo, he'd probably be pestered by this woman until the bitter end when she realized it didn't work.
After thinking about it, he decided to just tell the truth.
"Tsunade, let me be blunt. Our clan's secret technique isn't actually that amazing. Even if I gave it to you, you wouldn't be able to reach my level."
Tsunade didn't understand. "Are you saying you didn't get that kind of chakra control from practicing the secret technique?"
Gisei rolled his eyes. "Naive. If there really was such a magic trick, I wouldn't sell it no matter how much money you offered."
Tsunade was stunned for a second, then reacted. "Are you treating me like a fat sheep to be slaughtered?"
So you actually know you're a fat sheep!
Gisei roasted her internally as he crossed his legs.
"Regarding chakra control, our clan does have some secret techniques. But even if you practice them, the improvement will be limited."
"Why?"
Gisei didn't answer with words. Instead, a butterfly fluttered out from his sleeve and landed gently in front of Tsunade.
Tsunade fell silent when she saw it.
It involved the fundamental secret of the butterfly users—the parasitic insects. That wasn't a problem money could solve.
"I understand. But even if they are minor techniques, I still really need them. Please."
Gisei extended his hand, his expression flat. "Money!"
"You... you really are obsessed with money! Twenty million, at most!"
"Well, although I really want to give you face, I also have a bunch of mouths to feed. Fifty million."
Tsunade stood up, fists clenched, her gaze aggressive.
Gisei wasn't afraid of her at all. No money, no talk.
After a standoff that lasted nearly three minutes, Tsunade finally softened.
"Fine. I understand. I will bring the money tomorrow, but there is one condition: you must guide my training."
"Wouldn't it be fine if I just gave you the scrolls and you practiced yourself? As for guidance... everyone is busy. Let's not waste each other's time."
Veins popped on Tsunade's forehead. "That's not what I'm talking about! I want you to help me improve my actual strength."
Gisei frowned. "You're joking, right? The Hokage is your master. Why would you want me to help you train?"
Tsunade fell silent, a bitter smile touching her lips.
"Sensei Sarutobi is a very competent teacher, but he doesn't suit me. He is more skilled in ninjutsu."
Hearing this, Gisei understood.
Why was Orochimaru the Third's favorite disciple? Wasn't it because they were compatible? Both were geniuses in ninjutsu.
In contrast, Tsunade was a taijutsu expert. At most, she learned some basic taijutsu and combat experience from the Third. In the end, she completely turned into a pure strength-type medical ninja.
Hmm... a bit tragic, really.
The problem was, Gisei wasn't exactly a taijutsu master either, so he felt a bit unqualified to teach her.
"To be honest, my taijutsu can't compare to yours right now. How am I supposed to guide you?"
"Your talent in ninjutsu development is something even Orochimaru can't match. Sensei Sarutobi has also praised you highly."
Gisei raised an eyebrow. "So?"
"I hope you can help me develop a technique that can increase my movement speed."
Increase movement speed?
It seemed Tsunade was very clear about where her weakness lay. Having enough strength to smash mountains but being unable to hit anyone—that was her awkward position.
If her speed had been faster, their last battle wouldn't have been such a crushing defeat. Tsunade probably still held a grudge about that fight; she couldn't touch him at all and was defeated like she was being toyed with.
Gisei pursed his lips. "What is your chakra nature?"
"Yang."
"...Alright. To be honest, I haven't done much research on taijutsu. But... let's go to the training ground."
Gisei took Tsunade back to the same training ground where they had fought last time.
"Tsunade, explode with your full speed now. Let me see your limit."
Tsunade nodded. Violent chakra fluctuations began to ripple around her body.
A moment later, she slammed her feet into the ground. The earth cracked instantly, and she shot forward like an arrow leaving the string.
Gisei frowned as he watched.
Relying purely on a chakra burst to accelerate?
Judging from the amount of chakra she just released, she was outstanding even among Jonin. The speed from that full-force burst was much faster than an average Body Flicker.
But compared to his Lightning Body Flicker? It was tortoise-like.
Against ninjas who excelled in speed, she wouldn't stand a chance. She'd be toyed with again.
Gisei walked over to examine the ground where Tsunade had launched herself. Two deep footprints were strikingly visible. Centering on the prints, the cracks in the ground were completely irregular.
Tsunade walked back. "Did you see anything?"
"Typical big boobs, no brain. Well, don't get angry, I'm just telling the truth."
Hearing "big boobs, no brain," Tsunade's eyes shot daggers of substantial killing intent.
Gisei twitched his mouth and ignored the glare. He began to gather his own chakra.
The ground beneath him similarly began to crack. A moment later, Gisei rushed out.
It was the same method, but Gisei's speed was twice as fast as Tsunade's.
Tsunade was stunned, looking thoughtful. The chakra Gisei exploded with was about the same amount as hers, so why was there such a massive difference in speed?
She walked over to Gisei's starting point and discovered the difference immediately.
The cracks around Gisei's footprints had a clear, uniform backward direction, channeling the force perfectly. Hers were messy and irregular.
Gisei walked back. "Did you see it?"
Tsunade's gaze became eager. "You really are a genius."
This counts as being a genius?
Gisei smiled bitterly. "With this simple method, as long as you were a little careful, you would have discovered it sooner or later."
"Next, I will demonstrate it for you one more time."
After speaking, Gisei exploded with chakra again.
This time, the ground beneath his feet didn't just crack; it practically crumbled.
The instant he rushed out, a large circular crater was blasted into the earth where he stood. The speed generated by this violent release was only a few shades slower than his Lightning Body Flicker.
Tsunade's eyelids twitched, her expression strange. "Ninjutsu?"
Gisei walked back and nodded.
The corner of Tsunade's mouth twitched. "Releasing ninjutsu from the soles of your feet... I can't do it, and neither can anyone else in Konoha... This method... I can only say, as expected of your perverse chakra control."
"Watch your language. Do you still want me to teach you or not?"
Tsunade hurriedly apologized, and only then did Gisei's expression improve.
He extended his hand toward Tsunade. "Watch closely."
Violent chakra fluctuations emitted from his hand, and a moment later, a high-speed rotating sphere of blue chakra appeared in his palm.
Tsunade's mouth fell open slightly, her eyes staring straight at it.
"Signless ninjutsu?"
This ninjutsu was, naturally, the Rasengan.