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"Alright, time's up. Show me everything you've got. Let's see what you've learned in the Ninja Academy."
Ten minutes may have felt like a fleeting moment to Tsunade, but for Ronglin and his teammates, it was an agonizingly long wait.
Most graduates from the academy faced this internal conflict: they hoped for a powerful teacher to lead them, yet dreaded the difficulty of passing such a rigorous test.
At this very moment, Ronglin and his team were caught in that exact predicament.
Hanging the bells on her waist, Tsunade casually beckoned them with a flick of her hand.
"What do we do?"
Shimura Oto and Haru Ame Yoru instinctively turned to Ronglin, who responded with an exasperated expression.
Come on, I'm not a miracle worker, alright?
"What do we do? Improvise! One word—attack!"
"Whoosh!!!"
With a loud shout, Ronglin unleashed several kunai from his hands, each targeting different vital points on Tsunade's body.
"..."
Ronglin's sudden attack left Oto and Yoru momentarily stunned before they snapped back to reality. As teammates, while Ronglin had already launched his assault, they were still frozen in place—an obvious sign of poor teamwork.
Though they had just met and lacked any semblance of coordination, Ronglin's intent to attack was clear. Their delayed reaction only highlighted how sluggish their combat awareness was.
"Oh~ Not bad at all. Though your attacks lack power, they're quite impressive for someone your age."
"Damn it!!"
In an instant, Tsunade's figure blurred into a mere afterimage as she effortlessly dodged the incoming kunai. With his Sharingan and Byakugan activated, Ronglin noticed the sharp gust of wind approaching from the side—but his body couldn't keep up with his mind.
"Bang!!"
Ronglin, charging ahead, was sent flying backward like a ragdoll. He crashed heavily onto the ground, leaving a long skid mark behind him.
"Cough, cough!!"
His insides felt like they were twisted into knots. Ronglin let out a dry cough, nearly choking on his breath.
"Hiss!!"
Everything happened so fast. By the time he realized it, Ronglin was already lying on the ground, having slid a considerable distance.
Oto and Yoru gasped in shock, quickly retreating to help Ronglin up. "Uchiha Ronglin, are you okay?"
"Do I look okay?"
Ronglin stared at Tsunade, who stood nearby as if nothing had happened, utterly speechless. It's just a test, right? Does she have to be this serious? If every teacher acted like this, hardly anyone would graduate.
He knew that if the instructor wasn't satisfied during the evaluation, the students would simply be sent back to the academy to try again next year.
It seemed this test was specifically targeting him!
Tsunade's gaze lingered mostly on Ronglin, making it clear that this wasn't so much a team assessment as it was a personal challenge for him. While others might face individual evaluations against lower-ranked opponents, Ronglin was dealing with something far more intense.
"You two attack from the sides, and I'll draw her attention!"
Ronglin didn't know what kind of performance would qualify as passing, but for now, he could only give it his all.
Using both the Byakugan and Sharingan simultaneously drained him significantly. Even though he could somewhat predict Tsunade's movements, her overwhelming strength rendered his efforts futile. Knowing where she might strike didn't help if his body couldn't keep up with his thoughts. Moreover, Tsunade's sheer brute force was unmatched—even the fearsome Raikage might struggle against her.
This made Ronglin covet her superhuman strength technique even more. With that kind of power, close-quarters combat would be devastating. Unfortunately, getting it from Tsunade seemed nearly impossible.
"Alright!"
After a brief hesitation, Oto and Yoru nodded, agreeing to support Ronglin by attacking from the flanks.
The three stayed together rather than splitting up. Given Tsunade's demonstrated prowess, taking them down individually or collectively wouldn't pose much of a challenge. Separating would only make success even less likely, though Ronglin never truly expected to snatch the bells from her belt.
The academy emphasized fostering teamwork and trust among students so they could rely on each other during missions. However, fresh graduates often needed to experience failure before fully grasping this concept.
Regardless of the outcome, Ronglin resolved to strengthen their team dynamics.
The trio sprang into action, launching coordinated attacks from different angles.
Tsunade observed everything impassively, her expression unchanged.
"Thud! Thud! Thud!!"
Almost simultaneously, three dull thuds echoed as the three were sent flying. Attempting to grab the bells?
It was nothing short of wishful thinking.
Initially, Ronglin thought Kakashi was strict, but compared to Tsunade, Kakashi was child's play. What was that ridiculous "Chidori" technique or whatever? Pathetic.
Ow, that hurts!
Rubbing the spot where Tsunade's punch had connected, Ronglin grimaced. It seemed Tsunade wasn't holding back at all. With her Shadow-level strength, this was pure one-sided domination.
Though Ronglin hadn't tested it yet, he believed he could hold his own against a Chunin. The combined use of his two eye techniques allowed him to elevate his abilities significantly. But against Tsunade, he felt an overwhelming sense of helplessness.
"Hiss~ That really hurts! Shar... Sharingan?!!"
Sitting up and rubbing her bruised side, Yoru winced in pain. Some aspects of combat naturally favored boys over girls.
Suddenly, noticing Ronglin's crimson eyes, Yoru exclaimed, "Good heavens! It's the Sharingan—at just seven years old?!"
"Sigh..." Standing up and staring at Tsunade, Ronglin took a deep breath before asking, "Lady Tsunade, are you planning to fail all three of us and send us back to the academy? If so, please say it outright—I'll withdraw immediately."
No one enjoyed being pummeled without any chance to fight back.
This kid's quick on his feet!
Tsunade smiled faintly. "Did I ever say I'd fail you and send you back to school?"
"Then..." Ronglin furrowed his brow, confused. If not, why go through all this trouble?
"Well~" Tsunade raised a hand to her chin, pretending to think deeply before answering with feigned seriousness:
"I haven't moved around much lately. I just wanted to stretch my legs."
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