Chương 15: Chapter 15: Unusual Chakra

"Wood… Wood Release?"

It wasn't only Tsunade who was left stunned.

Shizune, who had been quietly observing, was equally shocked, her mouth hanging open in disbelief, and even the small pig she held slipped right from her grasp onto the floor.

Both women stared in astonishment at Azumi, the elder before them.

Over the years, nobody from the Senju clan, apart from Hashirama Senju himself, had ever awakened the power of Wood Release.

Not even Hashirama's direct descendants had managed to awaken this bloodline limit—Tsunade herself, the granddaughter of the First Hokage, being no exception.

To resurrect this once-peace-bringing power, Konoha had even resorted to harsh human experimentation.

Numerous capable ninjas with Senju blood were selected by high-ranking officials, led by Hiruzen and Danzo, to undergo trials.

They even transplanted cells from the First Hokage in a desperate attempt to obtain the Wood Release ability.

Yet, without exception, every subject fell victim to the overwhelming power of the First Hokage's cells, succumbing to a gruesome fate. No one ever succeeded in acquiring Wood Release.

Eventually, due to high casualties and the inhumanity of the experiments, the project was abandoned by the top brass.

"Are you telling the truth?"

Tsunade's face grew solemn as she looked straight into Azumi's eyes.

"Absolutely… Tsunade-sama, as old and frail as I may be, I wouldn't lie about something this serious," Azumi said firmly.

"No wonder that when I examined you, I detected traces of an unusual chakra, laced with a remarkable, life-giving essence…"

This kind of deception would be easy to uncover, and even if Azumi wanted Tsunade to take on her grandson as a disciple, she wouldn't need to fabricate a lie.

Tsunade, who knew Azumi's character, nodded in realization. It indeed seemed miraculous that Azumi, with her frail body, had even managed to survive this long.

For a moment, this famed Sannin, the medical legend, found herself increasingly intrigued by Azumi's grandson, Kiyoshi.

"Incredible…"

Shizune, standing beside her, was similarly shocked.

She had left Konoha with Tsunade as a young girl, journeying across the shinobi world under her guidance, and fully understood the significance of Wood Release.

….

At that moment, footsteps echoed from the hallway outside.

Sensing the arrival of guests with his powerful perception, Kiyoshi unlocked the door and entered the house.

"Grandma, I'm back!"

Tsunade and Shizune instinctively turned their heads toward him.

As the door opened, Shizune couldn't help but stare in awe at the young boy.

"What a beautiful child!"

Even Tsunade, sizing him up, was slightly taken aback. So, this was Kiyoshi?

"Kiyoshi, you're back…" Azumi waved, beckoning him over. "We have guests—come say hello!"

"Though you never mentioned it, Grandma, I had a feeling…" Kiyoshi's gaze fell on the group.

His eyes lingered briefly on Tsunade—a stunning woman draped in a long green cloak, with a dignified appearance and a striking physique—and then on Shizune, a young woman with short hair, somewhat rustic in dress, holding a small pink pig.

"You must be Lady Tsunade, one of the legendary Sannin?" Kiyoshi spoke with a polite smile even before Azumi could introduce them.

"I sensed the immense chakra presence when I was still in the academy!"

"No other woman in Konoha wields such power—only you."

As he spoke, his gaze momentarily drifted to the crystal necklace around her neck, its shimmer weighty and dazzling.

Indeed, it was said this necklace alone could buy three mountains containing gold mines if it was ever sold, and that it was a crystal gem from the First Hokage himself, emanating an intense energy that he could feel resonating within.

"Impressive!" Tsunade couldn't help but be amazed.

Was this boy really capable of such keen chakra perception, enough to identify her by it alone?

Such perception reminded her of her great-uncle.

And he was only eight years old.

However, noticing Kiyoshi's gaze, Tsunade narrowed her eyes and smiled. "Hmm… have you had your fill of looking?"

"Ahem… the necklace on your neck is rather unique," Kiyoshi said, withdrawing his gaze. "It seems to contain quite an astonishing amount of chakra."

"…" Tsunade.

Is that necklace all you're looking at?

That sly glance hadn't escaped her… Hmph, little pervert.

"Amazing…"

Shizune was equally taken aback.

She hadn't expected Kiyoshi to recognize the significance of Tsunade's necklace, which was rarely seen without her and held an incredible legacy.

She couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"Tsunade-sama's necklace is said to be a chakra crystal of Lord Hashirama, the First Hokage. It's rumored that selling it could buy several mountains containing gold mines!"

Pausing, she looked at Kiyoshi, who stood calmly, and then she asked, "Azumi-san told us you have indeed awakened the Wood Release that only Lord Hashirama possessed?"

"Kiyoshi, she is Tsunade-sama's student," Azumi interjected, coughing slightly and patting Kiyoshi on the shoulder.

"No need to hold back; you can trust them!"

Azumi was fully aware of her condition. Despite Kiyoshi's efforts to care for her, the end was inevitable.

Medicine had reached its limit.

She couldn't bear the thought of leaving her precious grandson, whom she'd raised alone, without any family. Nor could she bear to let his incredible talents go unfulfilled.

"I see…" Kiyoshi nodded, glancing at his ailing grandmother. He sighed inwardly, knowing that Tsunade's presence in Konoha was likely at Azumi's request.

Her health was beyond saving.

But he hadn't expected that his grandmother intended to find him someone he could rely on before her passing.

In truth, remaining in Konoha had little appeal to him. The constraints and limitations were overwhelming.

Even his daily training felt restricted. If it weren't for his concern for Azumi, he might have already left.

Who cared if they branded him a rogue ninja?

Traveling the shinobi world under Tsunade's guidance… Now that was a promising option.

"Is that so?"

His mind was already made up, so Kiyoshi didn't hesitate. He didn't want to disappoint his grandmother's expectations.

Of course, it had nothing to do with his fascination with Tsunade's legendary, weighty crystal necklace…

"Swish…"

Raising his right arm, he transformed it into a verdant branch, sprouting countless green leaves in a matter of seconds.

Blooms of vibrant colors emerged from his arm, their sweet fragrance filling the air.

"This is…"

The miraculous sight left Shizune speechless, her eyes wide in amazement.

Even Tsunade, who had been standing with her arms crossed, observing Kiyoshi, couldn't help but widen her own eyes in shock.

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Chương 16: Chapter 16: Grandma’s Wish

"It's really Wood Release!"

In the living room, Shizune was stunned.

Her mouth had dropped open, forming a perfect "O," and she couldn't close it.

Even Tsunade herself was silent, struggling to calm down after what she had witnessed.

It had been so many years, and she never expected to see her grandfather's Wood Release again—the Wood Release Jutsu that the First Hokage had used to bring peace to the warring clans.

"I never imagined... you would awaken such a power," Tsunade took a deep breath, fighting to steady the turmoil in her heart.

She looked intently at Kiyoshi, the young boy before her.

Her gaze softened, and for a moment, she could almost see shadows of her grandfather, the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, and her granduncle, the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, in him.

"Ahem, Lady Tsunade..."

Azumi, Kiyoshi's grandmother, was also lost in memories. She looked over at Tsunade, her eyes filled with hope.

"No need to say more, Azumi... I accept!" Tsunade nodded.

A gentle smile appeared on her face as she looked straight at Kiyoshi.

"You're no ordinary kid, so I won't beat around the bush… Kiyoshi, would you like to become my student?"

An eight-year-old with such incredible talent, carrying the blood of the Senju clan and the rare ability to use Wood Release, a power unseen since her grandfather, the First Hokage.

There was an innate closeness Tsunade felt with him.

A disciple like him, practically presenting himself to her, was something she wouldn't refuse.

So, with none of the pomp of a Legendary Sannin, she asked him directly.

"Of course, it would be my honor."

Kiyoshi nodded.

His right arm, which had been injured, visibly healed right before everyone's eyes.

It was as if the impressive scene just now had never happened at all.

There was no reason for him to turn down this offer.

As a descendant of the Senju, the granddaughter of the First Hokage, and one of the Three Sannin, Tsunade was a master of medical ninjutsu and likely possessed many invaluable resources.

She had likely even seen scrolls containing high-level or forbidden jutsu.

By following her, he would not only have the chance to leave Konoha and explore the shinobi world but also be in the company of a stunning woman.

Plus, this was his grandmother Azumi's final wish.

He didn't want her to pass away with any regrets.

"Kiyoshi-kun, I'm Shizune, Lady Tsunade's student!" Shizune said, holding Tonton in her arms, happily approaching Kiyoshi.

"From today onwards, we'll both learn together, hehe..."

"This is Tonton… and just so you know, Tonton is not an emergency food!"

"Oink! Oink!"

Seeing how serious Shizune was, as if she was genuinely afraid Kiyoshi might get hungry and roast Tonton for dinner, Kiyoshi couldn't help but smile a little.

"Don't worry, I won't do that, Shizune-senpai..." He then turned to Tsunade, bowing politely, "Then, Tsunade-sensei, I look forward to your guidance from now on!"

"Sensei doesn't sound quite right..."

Seeing that Kiyoshi had accepted her as his master so readily, Tsunade, noticing his maturity without a hint of arrogance, was genuinely pleased.

She walked over and pinched his cheek. "Just call me nee-chan (big sister) from now on!"

The chakra of the Senju clan within him made her feel naturally close to him.

"Ahem, Lady Tsunade..."

Azumi started to protest, but Kiyoshi immediately jumped at the opportunity, not waiting for her to finish.

"Tsunade-neechan!"

"Now that's better."

Tsunade's face lit up with a broad smile, clearly delighted.

No woman likes being addressed in a way that sounds old.

Moreover, this new disciple of hers, while mature for his age, wasn't stiff and overly formal.

Tsunade liked it that way!

She wasn't fond of the type who acted overly serious and never relaxed. Shizune was a bit like that—too stiff and uptight, never willing to join her for a drink or a bet.

One disciple like Shizune was enough!

"Kiyoshi, you can't be so casual with Lady Tsunade..."

Azumi sighed, patting her grandson on the head.

Seeing that Tsunade was determined, though, she decided not to press the issue.

"Alright, Lady Tsunade, on this occasion, I'll have Kiyoshi prepare for a celebration."

"All those things aren't necessary. No need to make it so troublesome…" Tsunade waved it off, unbothered.

"Azumi, don't be so rigid; your grandson is a lot more fun than you are!"

She never cared much for formality or tradition. If Kiyoshi respected her, he didn't need to prove it with some ceremony or celebration.

And if he didn't respect her, no amount of ceremony would make a difference.

However, she couldn't turn down Azumi's insistence.

With the elderly woman's encouragement, Kiyoshi finally prepared a formal tea ceremony, bowing respectfully as he offered a cup to his beautiful new teacher, Tsunade.

It marked the moment he officially became the disciple of Tsunade, one of the Three Legendary Sannin.

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