Chapter 737: Teaching in the Hidden Leaf, the System Says I

"What?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked surprised. "Why so sudden?"

The battle report he had received the day before yesterday still indicated that the Hidden Mist Village and the Hidden Leaf Village were locked in a fierce battle, with no end in sight.

How could a winner have been decided in the blink of an eye after only two days?

It was so fast that it felt unreal to him.

"It is the merit of Lady Tsunade and Lord Kitazawa."

Haru immediately gave a brief account of what had happened the previous night.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was suddenly stunned where he stood.

Given his experience, even he felt astonished by the events of the night before.

The first was that Kitazawa's strength had exceeded his expectations.

Water Release, Lightning Release, Wind Release, Fire Release, Earth Release, genjutsu, and medical ninjutsu—he knew all seven, and none of them were weak.

This was simply… a second version of himself!

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt that if he were twenty years younger, he would definitely have taken Kitazawa as a student.

After all, he was just too perfect for him.

However, becoming his grand-student was about the same.

The second was that Tsunade had unleashed her full strength and beaten Yagura Karatachi to a pulp.

This meant she was no longer affected by her hemophobia.

The efforts of Yakumo Kurama and Kitazawa had finally paid off.

Regardless of whether it was for Tsunade or the Hidden Leaf Village, this was a tremendous piece of good news.

After all, a Kage could not have such a fatal weakness.

The third was that the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, had launched the war against the Hidden Leaf Village only because he was controlled by genjutsu.

This made Hiruzen Sarutobi feel a sense of dread.

That an incredibly powerful Kage could be controlled—if this got out, no one would believe it.

Fortunately, the Byakugan could detect genjutsu.

It seemed he would have to pay more attention to the Hyuga clan in the future.

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt he could suggest that Tsunade appoint a ninja from the Hyuga clan to serve as her Kage guard.

They wouldn't need to keep their Byakugan active at all times, but if Tsunade ever showed signs of abnormal behavior, they could check the chakra in her brain.

"Spread this good news!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi snapped out of his thoughts and said with a hearty laugh.

Although the fact that the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, had been controlled made him wary, the victory of the Hidden Leaf Village was something everyone should know about.

"Yes, Lord Hokage."

Haru quickly replied.

"When are Tsunade and the others returning?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly thought of something and asked again.

"Lady Tsunade didn't tell me."

Haru shook her head and said.

"Contact the Anbu on the front lines and confirm their return time."

Hiruzen Sarutobi wore a smile as he said, "Such a great victory—we should have the ninjas and villagers go out to welcome our heroes."

Welcoming them was one aspect, but more importantly, it was about building momentum.

Although war is cruel, it is undoubtedly the easiest way to produce heroes, or rather, to make a name for oneself.

One of the biggest reasons Minato Namikaze was able to become Hokage was that he had made a name for himself during the Third Shinobi World War.

Although the scale of this war between the Hidden Leaf Village and the Hidden Mist Village could not compare to the Third Shinobi World War, a major victory was worth writing about extensively.

Especially since this victory was brought about primarily by Tsunade and Kitazawa.

Kitazawa was also Tsunade's student, and the two of them would complement each other in terms of fame.

Now that Hiruzen Sarutobi was having the entire village welcome them, it would push their fame to the extreme.

Even if he were to announce Tsunade as the Fifth Hokage on the spot, no one would object.

"Yes, Lord Hokage."

Haru turned and left.

The news that the Hidden Mist Village had conceded and the Hidden Leaf Village had won a great victory spread throughout the village at an incredible speed.

Many ninjas and villagers began to celebrate.

The compound of the Shimura clan.

The liveliness of the Hidden Leaf Village seemed to have nothing to do with Danzo Shimura.

He stared blankly at the water surface before him.

"The Hidden Mist Village really is like mud that can't be plastered onto a wall!"

Danzo Shimura snapped out of his daze and couldn't help but roar in anger.

He had already sent people to notify the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, in advance.

And what was the result?

Not only did the ambush fail, but they were beaten soundly by Tsunade and Kitazawa.

Being beaten was one thing, but they had even conceded and surrendered, handing the Hidden Leaf Village a great victory for nothing.

Danzo Shimura sighed.

The war had been declared over, and he had lost all his means.

He had originally planned to pass intelligence to the Hidden Mist Village a few more times, but now he had only managed to do it once before losing the opportunity.

Now, his only hope was Kotoamatsukami.

The Ninja Academy.

The new semester had already begun, and the students of the genius class were training.

Kosuke Maruboshi and Kakashi Hatake were guiding them from the sidelines.

However, they each had their own focus.

Kosuke Maruboshi's main energy was on Sakura Haruno.

He now considered her his true student and was teaching her Water Release with great care.

And Sakura Haruno was living up to expectations.

Aside from a slight lack of chakra, she performed excellently in Water Release.

Kakashi Hatake, on the other hand, was primarily teaching Sasuke Uchiha.

He was already learning the Lightning Release: Chidori.

"Good news! Great news!"

Just then, Iruka Umino came running over in a hurry.

Hearing this, everyone subconsciously looked at him.

"The Hidden Mist Village has conceded, we won!"

Iruka Umino caught his breath and said loudly.

Kosuke Maruboshi and Kakashi Hatake exchanged glances, both feeling surprised.

It was normal for a war to last a year or a year and a half.

But the war between the Hidden Leaf Village and the Hidden Mist Village had only lasted two and a half months, which could be considered very fast.

"That's great!"

Naruto Uzumaki said excitedly, "As expected, it's a victory for our Hidden Leaf Village!"

"Our Hidden Leaf Village is just too strong."

Kiba Inuzuka patted him on the shoulder and said regretfully, "It's a pity I didn't get to participate in the battle."

"How many years would it take if Itachi participated?"

Shikamaru Nara retorted, "That's not realistic."

"In my opinion, it's best not to fight if we don't have to."

Ino Yamanaka shook her head and said, "The battlefield is just too dangerous."

"Then… when will Teacher Kitazawa be back?"

Hinata Hyuga thought of Kitazawa immediately, and her eyes lit up.

"Oh, right!"

Hearing this, Naruto Uzumaki quickly asked, "Teacher Iruka, when will Teacher Kitazawa be back?"

Hinata Hyuga, Ino Yamanaka, Sasuke Uchiha, and the others also looked at Iruka Umino.

"I don't actually know that."

Iruka Umino thought for a moment and said, "With the travel time and some war cleanup, I estimate he'll be back within this week."

"Yay!"

Ino Yamanaka immediately broke into a bright smile.

Hinata Hyuga subconsciously curled her lips upward, her heart filled with anticipation.

"I haven't seen Teacher Kitazawa in a long time; he'll definitely be shocked by the strength I've gained!"

Naruto Uzumaki said happily.

"That's not necessarily true."

Iruka Umino said with a smile, "In this war, your Teacher Kitazawa defeated the Fourth Mizukage together with Lady Tsunade, Itachi know."

"What?"

Naruto Uzumaki and the others widened their eyes.

They naturally knew about the Mizukage.

He was the Kage of the Hidden Mist Village, equal in status to the Kage of the Hidden Leaf Village.

In other words, even if the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, was not as strong as the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, he was not far behind.

"Teacher Kitazawa is too amazing!"

Naruto Uzumaki said excitedly.

"This is the youth I've been looking forward to!"

Rock Lee gave a thumbs up and said.

"Hahaha!"

Kiba Inuzuka laughed and said, "We have a teacher who can defeat the Fourth Mizukage—if we tell people that, it'll definitely make everyone envious!"

"I must follow Teacher Kitazawa and learn more ninjutsu!"

Ino Yamanaka waved her small fist and said.

The Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, was best at Water Release.

Sakura Haruno was also learning Water Release.

Ino Yamanaka felt that with Kitazawa's help, she would be able to keep the upper hand over her.

Hinata Hyuga subconsciously clutched the corner of her clothes.