So, rather than Tsunade actively wanting to take Uchiha In as her Disciple, why wouldn't Uchiha In want to find a protector like Tsunade?
The news of Tsunade taking a Disciple spread incredibly fast, reaching the ears of all Konoha Ninja Clans in less than half a day.
"Oh, Xiao Yin was actually taken as a Disciple by Tsunade?"
Uchiha Itachi sat in the main hall of the Uchiha Clan's council chamber, his eyes slightly narrowed, a foxy smile on his face, as he repeated the words of the Ninja who had just reported.
"Itachi, don't you have anything to say about this?"
Sitting in the center of the hall, the current Clan Chief of the Uchiha Clan, Uchiha Ling, looked at Uchiha Itachi with an unpleasant expression and said coldly.
"Clan Chief, didn't the subordinate just say it? Tsunade threatened Xiao Yin, and that's why Xiao Yin agreed to become Tsunade's Disciple. It's said that the training ground's surface was directly crushed by Tsunade. In such a situation, Xiao Yin had no choice, did he?"
Uchiha Itachi still maintained his smiling expression, clearly not intimidated by Uchiha Ling.
In fact, Uchiha Itachi's heart also held a hint of surprise and a touch of secret joy.
He knew his deceased younger brother's son, Uchiha In, very well, but it was precisely because of this understanding that he was deeply disappointed.
He hadn't expected that Uchiha In seemed to have changed and had even become Tsunade's Disciple.
As someone from the Uchiha Kagami lineage, Uchiha Itachi could be said to be extremely happy, but he couldn't show it here.
Most of the Uchiha Clan members were displeased with the Hokage's lineage, let alone Tsunade, who was also the Konoha Princess and a member of the Senju Clan.
Therefore, Uchiha Itachi could only try his best to protect Uchiha In.
Of course, after returning home, a conversation with Uchiha In would definitely be unavoidable.
"I hope so."
Uchiha Ling's expression brightened considerably upon hearing Uchiha Itachi's words, as he pondered deeply.
This, it seemed, was an opportunity for a Uchiha to enter the high echelons of the Hokage's lineage?
Chapter 31: You Actually Doubt Me
"Hiruzen Sarutobi, was it your order? To have Tsunade take someone from the Uchiha family as a Disciple?!"
In the Hokage Office of the Konoha Hokage Building, Danzo Shimura spoke to Hiruzen Sarutobi in a low, righteous tone.
The moment he received the news, Danzo Shimura emerged from the Root's base and came to the Hokage Office, directly questioning Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Don't be nervous, Danzo. It was my order, just like my teacher took Uchiha Kagami as his Disciple back then. Now I'm having Tsunade take someone from the Uchiha Clan as a Disciple, is that not allowed?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly placed tobacco into his pipe, lit it, took a deep puff, and then spoke.
"There is only one Uchiha Kagami. All Uchiha Clan members other than Kagami are evil."
"Don't you know that this person already started contacting the future Jinchuriki yesterday? At that time, the Uchiha Clan will probably directly control the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki."
Danzo did not give up and continued to speak.
"For such a person with ulterior motives, we should eliminate them as soon as possible."
"Enough, Danzo."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression became serious. "The Uchiha Clan is also a part of our Konoha. We don't need to speculate about them with the greatest malice."
Is that because Tsunade is your Disciple? Tsunade taking Uchiha In as her Disciple also happens to place the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki under your control.
Danzo mocked Hiruzen Sarutobi inwardly, his face gloomy, saying nothing.
"Danzo, this matter is settled. I hope you withdraw your Root members, otherwise, don't blame me for being merciless."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said definitively.
Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, Danzo's expression became even more unpleasant.
"Alright, I hope you don't regret it, Third Hokage."
Danzo left indignantly, leaving Hiruzen Sarutobi still smoking.
"Uchiha In, I hope you don't disappoint me."
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, muttering.
"Ding, congratulations to the host for completing an emergency mission. Mission success reward: Water and Earth Release Chakra form change proficiency +3."
After the practical class ended, Tsunade left contentedly. Shortly after, she also received the System's notification, immediately realizing that her teacher had warned Danzo, causing Danzo to abandon the idea of sending people to track Uchiha In.
Feeling that her familiarity with Chakra's form change had once again improved, Tsunade was a little excited.
Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. Although Tsunade had Water Release and Earth Release Chakra within her, she was not skilled at using Ninjutsu of these two natures, but rather excelled at using Super Strength Fist.
Now, after receiving the System's reward, Tsunade could feel that the Earth Release and Water Release she used had significantly increased in power.
Previously, she didn't use these two Ninjutsu because their power when she used them herself was not impressive, and they were not as simple and brutal as Super Strength Fist. Now it was different; using Ninjutsu could compensate for Tsunade's shortcomings in large-scale and mid-to-long-range attacks.
Of course, Tsunade would not abandon Super Strength Body Technique because of this, as that was what Tsunade was best at.
Meanwhile, on the other side, after this practical class, the Ninja Academy was dismissed for the day.
The Ninja Academy was different from Uchiha In's previous life's school. After dismissal at noon, there was only a short break for people to eat and rest, and then classes would resume quickly in the afternoon.
This meant there was no nap time, but dismissal in the afternoon would be very early.
During this short lunch break, Ninja Academy students generally did not go home. They either brought their own bento to eat at school, ate in the school cafeteria, or went to small eateries outside.
As for Uchiha In, he usually went to small eateries outside to eat.
Just as Uchiha In was about to go out to eat something, Uzumaki Kushina stopped him.
"Kushina, is something wrong?"
Uchiha In asked curiously.
"Call me Senior Sister."
Uzumaki Kushina said.
"You didn't call me just for something so boring, did you? I still need to go out for lunch."
Uchiha In immediately changed the subject without hesitation, saying.
"I was just about to say that! I made a bento today, and I accidentally made an extra portion. Want to eat together?"
Upon hearing Uchiha In's words, Uzumaki Kushina showed a brilliant smile and said to Uchiha In.
"You made the food? Is it edible?"
Uchiha In's face showed a suspicious expression.
Uchiha In had read many fanfictions about Hokage in his previous life, where Uzumaki Kushina's cooking was said to be dreadful. So, instinctively, Uchiha In asked this question.
Uzumaki Kushina's face instantly showed an expression of dissatisfaction, her small mouth slightly pouted.
"In, you actually doubt my ability! Just wait until it's so delicious you can't stop eating."
Chapter 32: Unexpectedly Delicious