Ninja Academy.
Today was registration day, making the school exceptionally lively.
In addition to the students, many parents accompanied their children.
Hanekawa's gaze suddenly sharpened as he spotted two familiar figures—Uzuki Yugao and her father, whom he had met before at the hospital.
"Kurenai, you go to the classroom first. I'll go greet a former patient," Hanekawa said, patting Yūhi Kurenai on the head.
"Okay," Kurenai nodded softly, releasing his hand and heading to class.
Hanekawa shifted his focus and walked toward the First-Year Class A classroom.
New students, being more punctual than older ones, were already lining up for registration.
His presence quickly drew attention.
After all, being good-looking always attracted extra eyes, no matter where you went.
"Big Brother!"
Uzuki Yugao's face lit up with delight upon seeing him. She immediately abandoned her place in line and ran to him.
"Call me Brother Hanekawa," Hanekawa corrected with a smile.
"Brother Hanekawa," Uzuki Yugao repeated, slightly confused but obediently changing her address.
Just as Hanekawa was about to speak, he found himself surrounded by a group of curious new students.
"Are you Hanekawa?"
"The Hanekawa?"
"The top student of the Ninja Academy?"
Their small faces were filled with curiosity, awe, and unhidden admiration.
Since enrolling, Hanekawa had consistently ranked first in the academy. Combined with his reputation at Konoha Hospital, his fame had grown significantly.
And, of course, being the student of Tsunade, one of the Legendary Sannin, only added to his renown.
"Wow! Amazing!" Uzuki Yugao exclaimed, her mouth agape as the scene turned into a fan meeting.
"I'm Hanekawa," he acknowledged with a slight nod.
Even he was surprised by how popular he had become at school.
"Senior Hanekawa!"
"Brother Hanekawa!"
"Ah! So cool!"
Voices clamored around him with various titles being called out.
"Let's all introduce ourselves," Hanekawa said, blinking in mild exasperation and deciding to play teacher.
As he listened to each name, he was surprised to recognize a few familiar ones—or rather, characters who would later play significant roles.
There was Kamizuki Izumo and Hagane Kotetsu, the future gatekeepers of Konoha; Hayate Gekkō, who would later wield Transparent Escape and struggle with his frail health; Iruka Umino, who would deeply influence Naruto Uzumaki; and Anko Mitarashi, who hadn't yet developed her bold personality.
Though not as legendary as his own peers, this cohort was already impressive in its potential. After all, producing even one or two Jōnin from a class was considered extraordinary.
The homeroom teacher of Class A, standing in the distance, was left speechless.
He had been diligently helping students register, only to find that most had flocked to Hanekawa, leaving him alone.
Still, Hanekawa was Tsunade's student and a medical ninja to boot. The teacher could only suppress his frustration.
"I'm off to register—let's chat later," Hanekawa said, extricating himself from the enthusiastic new students and returning to his classroom.
What had started as a simple greeting to Uzuki Yugao had turned into a full-blown meet-and-greet.
---
Hanekawa had just taken a seat when Rin Nohara approached him.
"Good morning, Hanekawa," she greeted him with a gentle smile, though her expression soon turned hesitant.
"Rin, do you need something?" Hanekawa asked, smiling.
"Well... um... it's about becoming a medical ninja," Rin said shyly. "I'm not sure what to do next."
Over the past two years, Rin had diligently studied medical texts and mastered the basics. But as a civilian, she lacked guidance to progress further, especially since she hadn't graduated yet and had no mentor.
"Ah, I see," Hanekawa said thoughtfully, rubbing his chin. "You should try improving your chakra control."
"How do I do that?" Rin's eyes lit up with interest.
"Hmm, how about this?" Hanekawa suggested casually. "After school, join us for training, and I'll teach you."
Since he was already training with Sarutobi Asuma, Uchiha Shisui, and Hatake Kakashi, adding Rin to the group didn't seem like a big deal.
"Thank you so much!" Rin said, stunned and deeply grateful.
She had only planned to ask for some advice, never expecting Hanekawa to offer such generous help.
"It's no problem," Hanekawa said with a chuckle. "We're all friends, right?"
Rin felt a warmth in her heart at his words.
Looking at Hanekawa's handsome face, she blushed slightly, thinking to herself that he truly was a kind person.
Hanekawa, unaware that he had just earned himself a "nice guy card," was more concerned about Tsunade being late.
---
Soon after, the opening ceremony began, featuring yet another speech on the Will of Fire by the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Yawning, Hanekawa noted how repetitive these speeches had been over the past four years. The content of the Will of Fire hadn't evolved much at all, he mused, shaking his head.
Just then, a commotion arose.
Turning instinctively, Hanekawa saw Tsunade standing nearby.
Without hesitation, he bolted.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's mouth twitched in annoyance.
That brat had run off for three consecutive years! If not for Hanekawa's perfect scores on Will of Fire essays, Hiruzen might have started questioning his loyalty.
---
"Are we heading to the casino today?" Hanekawa asked as he caught up with Tsunade, ever eager to repay her kindness.
"Not going," Tsunade replied, shaking her head.
"Huh?" Hanekawa looked at her in shock
"Who are you? You're definitely not my sensei!"
"Brat!" Tsunade glared at him and raised her hand, giving him a solid knock on the head.
"So you're real," Hanekawa gasped, rubbing his head. "Why aren't you going to the casino?"
"I'm heading to the Konoha Hospital today," Tsunade said with a huff, casually patting his head. "You've already mastered most medical ninjutsu, but there's one thing left."
"What is it?" Hanekawa asked curiously.
"As a medical ninja, you not only need to cure poisons, but you must also know how to create them," Tsunade said seriously. "While I don't recommend using poison, in life-or-death situations, you can't afford to hesitate."
Hanekawa raised an eyebrow.
In the original story, Tsunade never used poison. Was it because she couldn't? Clearly not.
The fact that she could counter Chiyo's poisons proved her skills were on par, if not better. She simply chose not to use poison.
But her restraint didn't mean Hanekawa had to follow suit. Poison usage among ninjas was common, such as coating senbon with toxins to enhance their lethality.
---
The two arrived at Konoha Hospital.
"We're skipping the casino today because an urgent surgery came up," Tsunade explained as they headed to the operating room. "The patient was poisoned by a Sunagakure puppet master."
"Lady Tsunade," greeted Nonō Yakushi, stepping forward.
"Let's begin the surgery," Tsunade instructed briskly, slipping on gloves as the other medics prepared.
Hanekawa glanced at the patient on the operating table.
It was an Anbu member. Nearby, the standard-issue Anbu uniform and mask lay neatly folded. To preserve the anonymity of Anbu personnel, only the highest-ranking medics were present in the operating room, aside from Hanekawa.
"Hanekawa," Tsunade called. "Use Delicate Illness Extraction Technique to remove the poison and collect it in a test tube."
"Yes, ma'am." Hanekawa stepped forward and formed a series of hand seals.
---
Two hours later, the surgery was complete.
"Hanekawa, come with me," Tsunade said, briefly informing Nonō Yakushi before leaving the operating room. Hanekawa quickly followed.
Moments later, they arrived in a laboratory filled with various instruments and equipment.
"To neutralize or create poisons, you must first understand their composition," Tsunade explained, coming to a stop. "Take out the poison sample you extracted earlier."
Hanekawa immediately understood her intent.
This feels more like science than ninja work, he thought wryly.
---
By the end of the day, Hanekawa had gained significant knowledge and even triggered a new skill entry:
[B-Rank Talent Entry: Breaking Bad (Locked)]
Trigger Condition: Master poison-making techniques.
Current Progress: 0%.
Hanekawa pondered the implications.
The fact that it was a B-Rank entry suggested the difficulty of unlocking it. Moreover, it might not be upgradeable or combinable, similar to the A-Rank entry Infiltrator he received as a starting reward.
---
"Ah!" Tsunade sighed heavily, collapsing onto a couch.
The force of her landing caused her clothes to shift, emphasizing her extraordinary curves.
Hanekawa snapped out of his thoughts and glanced at her.
Since she was lying face down, her back and shapely figure were especially prominent.
"Sensei, you didn't take off your shoes," Hanekawa remarked, his gaze dropping to her feet.
"After teaching you all day, shouldn't you do something for me?" Tsunade replied, rolling over and lifting her legs. Her toes flexed nimbly in her high-heeled sandals, making her intentions clear.
"Alright."
Hanekawa stepped forward and removed her shoes, revealing a pair of delicate, fair feet. Glancing at the tired Tsunade, he asked, "Do you want me to give you a massage?"
"Mm," Tsunade murmured, closing her eyes without objection.
Hanekawa sat on the couch, lifting her legs onto his lap. He took her left foot in his hands and began to gently massage the sole.
"That tickles," Tsunade said with a slight shiver, her toes curling instinctively.
Hanekawa eased his grip, allowing her to adjust before resuming.
A few moments later, he noticed her breathing had become steady.
He paused, turning to find that Tsunade had fallen asleep. Her chest rose and fell rhythmically with her breaths.
After some consideration, Hanekawa decided to continue. His hands moved upward, massaging her calves.
He couldn't help but glance at her thighs, which were out of reach. Hanekawa had always been curious—purely for professional reasons, of course—about their texture and firmness.
"Go make dinner," Tsunade said with a yawn half an hour later, breaking the silence.
"Understood," Hanekawa replied, setting her legs down and heading to the kitchen.
(Gimme power stones master)
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