章節 74: Tsunade's Decision! Naruto's Transformation Jutsu!

Shizune brought back news about Whitebeard!

Considering they were in a relatively remote place and had no one specifically delivering information to them, the news was much more delayed than for anyone else.

Tsunade was astonished: "How long have they been gone? They've already caused a huge event that has shaken the entire ninja world? And Whitebeard, his stitches haven't even been removed yet, right?"

After all, she was a medical ninja.

Tsunade frowned deeply and said, "I told him before he left, he shouldn't engage in intense activities for at least two years. Did he forget my medical advice so quickly?"

Shizune weakly said, "Tsunade-sama, Whitebeard's physical condition is extremely poor. If he doesn't rest for two years after the surgery, his hidden ailments might recur."

"...That's his choice."

Tsunade sighed. "This is the first time I've seen such a headstrong old man!"

"Tsunade-sama, should we catch up to Whitebeard and continue treating him?" Shizune asked softly. "Maybe we can completely heal him?"

"Hmm?" Tsunade looked at her in surprise.

Shizune, holding Tonton, fidgeted with her fingers.

She weakly explained, "Naruto is Minato-sama's child, and Whitebeard is Naruto's only family. I think we shouldn't let such a poor child experience losing a family member again."

Tsunade fell silent.

"Even though Whitebeard is now a wanted man in the entire ninja world, labeled as a 'sinister, nation-destroying pirate,' based on my interactions with him..."

Shizune continued, "Maybe people have misunderstood him? Whitebeard isn't that kind of heinous person!"

Tsunade ignored Shizune, slapping her last 20 ryo onto a makeshift gambling table.

Amid Shizune's disappointed expression,

Tsunade's gambling spirit flared up as she yelled, "Bet big! Bet on sixes! What are you waiting for?!"

"Huh? Oh!"

The casino dealer hurriedly shook the dice cup, then slammed it on the table after half a minute.

"Open!" Tsunade's eyes were fixed, making sure the casino wasn't cheating.

The dealer opened the dice cup.

Then...

The dealer slowly took Tsunade's last 20 ryo with a stiff expression and a sheepish smile: "Tsunade-sama, do you... do you want to continue?!"

Tsunade: "..."

"Damn it! You guys must be cheating. I just haven't figured out how yet! Let's go!" Tsunade got up, face dark.

Shizune followed behind.

Soon,

Shizune noticed, confused, that Tsunade was heading in a different direction than their temporary residence in this small town.

"Tsunade-sama?"

She reminded softly, "Are we going the wrong way?"

"No." Tsunade's face was expressionless. "I'm broke, so I need to earn some money."

"Earn money?" Shizune was puzzled.

"Whitebeard destroyed Kusagakure, so the entire small nation's wealth is now in his hands. He might be richer than some nobles," Tsunade said.

"Huh? Really???" Shizune was surprised and delighted. "Tsunade-sama, you agreed to my suggestion?"

Tsunade didn't answer.

Because at this moment, the faces of "Dan" and "Naruto," so similar, flashed in her mind.

In her ears,

She could hear Whitebeard's words echoing.

The Whitebeard Pirates...

It is a family!

"Family." Tsunade murmured to herself. "Such a charismatic old man with aspirations and ideals that don't fit this ninja world."

"Huh? Tsunade-sama, what did you say?"

Shizune didn't quite catch it.

"Thinking about how to feed Tonton," Tsunade replied offhandedly.

"Huh? No way!"

...

"Ninja Art: Transformation Jutsu!!!"

Poof—

A figure resembling Kakashi appeared, and Naruto marveled at his adult body.

"Kakashi-sensei! I've mastered the Transformation Jutsu too!"

With the Nine-Tails not interfering, Naruto's talent in learning ninjutsu was absolutely top-notch.

"I really look like Kakashi-sensei now!"

Naruto looked at himself by a small pond.

He was full of amazement.

"In less than a month, you've mastered all three basic techniques." Kakashi's expression in his half-lidded eyes was full of admiration as he murmured, "And you're only five years old."

Shaking his head, Kakashi walked over to Naruto, scrutinizing his transformation.

"A bit flawed."

Kakashi commented, "My eyes are double-lidded; you've made them single-lidded. As a ninja, you must always pay attention to the details."

Poof—

Naruto dispelled the transformation, took a deep breath, and used the Transformation Jutsu again.

He turned into Kakashi's form once more.

"Kakashi-sensei, how about now?"

Naruto asked.

"Hmm, this time it's good." Kakashi nodded in satisfaction.

It seemed Minato-sensei and Kushina-sensei's child had inherited their innate ninjutsu talent.

Even living a life under protection without worries, Naruto could master the three basic techniques quickly.

Truly remarkable.

"Kakashi-sensei, teach me some more powerful ninjutsu!" Naruto was eager. "The kind that can be used in battle! This way, if there's a fight, my dad won't have to step in. I can handle it myself!"

"First, we need to check your chakra nature." Kakashi struggled to withstand Naruto's eager gaze.

"Chakra nature?" Naruto scratched his head.

Kakashi rummaged through his ninja tool pouch and finally pulled out a wrinkled piece of paper.

"This is chakra paper." Kakashi explained, "Just infuse your chakra into this paper, and it will reveal your chakra nature."

"Everyone's chakra nature is different, so the ninjutsu they learn will also be different. If a ninja doesn't have a fire nature, they can't learn Fire Style jutsu."

"If all their chakra natures are very weak, or if they have no chakra nature at all, it means they are not suited to be a ninja."

"Is that so?" Naruto hesitated.

He worried that if he was the latter, what would he do?

His expression showed his concern.

"Gurararara! Foolish son." Whitebeard, sitting nearby, laughed. "Where's your resolve? With this hesitant attitude, you still want to surpass the Hokage?"

Whitebeard's words gave Naruto courage.

He infused his chakra into the paper.

Immediately, the paper showed an unusual change.

Kakashi's eyes widened.

"Impossible?" He looked at the paper, then at Naruto, his expression very surprised.

"What is it, Kakashi-sensei?" Naruto was anxious.

"Wind?" Kakashi was stunned. "Minato-sensei and Kushina-sensei's child has only one chakra nature?"

This wasn't what he expected.

"Wind?" Naruto scratched his head. "I remember, the Hokage can also use Wind Style, right?"

"Hokage-sama is indeed proficient in Wind Style."

Kakashi said, "I've seen Hokage-sama's Wind Style jutsu, and they are very powerful. If you train diligently, you might become as skilled in Wind Style as the Hokage."

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