[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-teaching-in-naruto-the-system-says-i-m-tsunade-s":3,"chapter-teaching-in-naruto-the-system-says-i-m-tsunade-s-teaching-in-naruto-the-system-says-i-m-tsunade-s-chapter-987":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Teaching in Konoha: The System Says I'm Tsunade's Student",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2224965,4091,"Chapter 987: Teaching in the Hidden Leaf, the System Says I","teaching-in-naruto-the-system-says-i-m-tsunade-s-chapter-987",987,"\u003Cp>\"My name is Kitazawa; I’m a friend of your grandfather.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Itachi’re so much younger than my grandfather; how did Itachi become friends?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asami tilted her head and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s a long story.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa blinked and changed the subject, asking, \"Are Itachi here to pay your respects too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asami shook her head and said, \"I’m here to bring my grandfather something to eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Asami, how many times have I told Itachi not to reveal the news that I’m still alive to outsiders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice suddenly rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short, stout old man wearing sunglasses appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah? I forgot; sorry, Grandfather.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asami said very embarrassedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Baojun looked at Kitazawa and asked, \"This should be our first time meeting; how did we become friends?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m friends with Guy, so I count as a friend of yours too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa coughed lightly and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why Chen Baojun knew him, that wasn't surprising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Hidden Leaf Village, the number of people who didn't know him could already be counted on one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do Itachi need me for, Kitazawa-sama?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Baojun didn't dwell on this matter and returned to the main topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen-senpai, I would like to invite Itachi to teach in the genius class at the Ninja Academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa stated his purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I refuse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Baojun said without thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason he was so negative now was because his student had died in the Third Great Ninja War.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, that wasn't the only reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had originally wanted to teach his student the Leaf Dragon God, but the Third Great Ninja War broke out before he could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Baojun always felt that his student’s death was related to him; if he had taught him the Leaf Dragon God earlier, perhaps he wouldn't have died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, asking him to teach would only stir up his painful memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't Itachi want your taijutsu to be passed on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa thought for a moment and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Baojun fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen-senpai, your Leaf Dragon God has a certain reputation in the ninja world; it would be a pity if it were lost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ninjas place great importance on the teacher-student relationship, sometimes even exceeding family ties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Chen Baojun was already old and not far from death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he didn't care anymore, he wouldn't want his taijutsu to have no successor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Leaf Dragon God was a taijutsu he created himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Itachi become a teacher for the genius class, your granddaughter will also have the opportunity to enter the genius class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa changed his angle and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Baojun subconsciously glanced at Asami.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The genius class system had been in place for a long time, and most ninjas in the Hidden Leaf Village knew of its existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was no exaggeration to say that entering the genius class meant a bright future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the teachers for the genius class students included Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kitazawa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Itachi are a ninja with strength; spending the rest of your life here is too much of a waste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa said earnestly, \"One must look forward; changing the environment might be better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll try teaching for a month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Baojun looked at him and finally nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa was a high-ranking official in the Hidden Leaf Village; being able to invite him with this attitude was already giving him enough face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he didn't do it for himself, he had to do it for his family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he truly didn't want his Leaf Dragon God to be lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His regret back then was not teaching his student the Leaf Dragon God in time; now, it could be considered an opportunity to make up for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen-senpai, I believe the students in the genius class won't let Itachi down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have also heard of the students in the genius class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Baojun nodded and thought, \"I’ll come to the Ninja Academy to find Itachi tomorrow morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s fine; see Itachi tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa didn't stay long and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't think I would have a day where I could be a teacher again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Baojun sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asami suddenly said excitedly, \"He is Hokage-sama’s student! I saw him once before!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before, when the Hidden Leaf Village defeated the Hidden Mist Village and Tsunade, Kitazawa, and the others returned in victory, she had gone to join in the excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Baojun reached out and patted her head, saying, \"Let’s go; let’s go home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandfather, Itachi haven't been home for a long time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, a look of surprise appeared on Asami’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, it’s my fault.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Baojun took her and walked toward the direction of their home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new day, Wednesday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eight-thirty in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa made a trip to the Anbu base, gave the silver jewelry design drawings to Konan, and then came to the Ninja Academy with Kurenai Yuhi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Chen Baojun’s hesitation, Kurenai Yuhi agreed to become a teacher for the genius class without much thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had gone on many missions with Kitazawa and had already established a good relationship with the students in the genius class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that she was becoming a teacher, she wasn't resistant at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Kitazawa entered the playground, he saw Hiruzen Sarutobi, Kosuke Maruboshi, Kakashi Hatake, and Chen Baojun chatting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he didn't know what they were talking about, judging by the atmosphere, it was quite good, and everyone had a smile on their face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi noticed him and said with a chuckle, \"Inviting Baojun to be a teacher, Itachi really thought of a good one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think it’s a very good choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A look of recollection appeared on Kosuke Maruboshi’s face as he said, \"I’ve even gone on missions with Baojun as teammates.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was a very long time ago; I didn't think I would be able to be a colleague with Kosuke-senpai again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Baojun sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have to thank Kitazawa for founding the genius class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kosuke Maruboshi glanced at Kitazawa and said, \"I also didn't think I would be able to be a colleague with Hiruzen again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, \"Life now has far exceeded my expectations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His retirement life as he had envisioned it was to go fishing when he had nothing to do, and go find his old buddies for a free meal when he did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi Hatake and Kurenai Yuhi looked at each other, both feeling the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, their colleagues were powerful veterans like Hiruzen Sarutobi, Kosuke Maruboshi, and Chen Baojun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were senior in rank and strong in strength; getting along with them was a test for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the students of the genius class were present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before we start class today, I want to introduce two new teachers for the genius class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa raised his hand and introduced Kurenai Yuhi and Chen Baojun to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do the two new teachers teach?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino Yamanaka raised her hand and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her teacher for class was Kitazawa, so she didn't want to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kurenai teaches genjutsu and sealing jutsu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa replied, \"Chen-senpai teaches taijutsu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Taijutsu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto Uzumaki and Rock Lee subconsciously looked at Chen Baojun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was suspicion in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was that Chen Baojun looked unremarkable and was also too short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, the other students also had this doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Kurenai Yuhi often went on missions with Kitazawa, her strength was already well-known to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lee, come up here and let Chen-senpai guide Itachi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa saw what they were thinking instantly, so he took the most direct approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are Itachi Guy’s students?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Baojun looked at Rock Lee and Naruto Uzumaki, who were wearing green spandex, and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do Itachi know Guy-sensei?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock Lee stood up and said, \"Naruto and I are both Guy-sensei’s students.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Baojun beckoned and said, \"Let me see what Itachi’ve learned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leaf Whirlwind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock Lee kicked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chen Baojun was faster, hitting his calf with one kick, making him stumble back several steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock Lee rushed forward again, \"Leaf Great Whirlwind!\" \u003C\u002Fp>",1366,"2026-06-17T20:57:34.071Z","2026-06-18T03:38:37.614Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","94e1415d5aff057fb214d8bbc771ac29dd782e94c02554ee5bc86da556fc4240","teaching-in-naruto-the-system-says-i-m-tsunade-s-chapter-988","teaching-in-naruto-the-system-says-i-m-tsunade-s-chapter-986",999,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fteaching-in-konoha-the-system-says-i-m-tsunade-s-cover.jpg"]