Chapter 992: Teaching in the Hidden Leaf, the System Says I

Kitazawa exchanged a few words and then headed out.

Walking along the quiet road, he stretched his back.

Now that he had displayed Wood Release, his status in the Hidden Leaf Village was as steady as Mount Tai.

Even if he were to defect, there might still be a chance for him to return safely, just like Orochimaru.

Of course, he wouldn't defect for no reason.

After all, everyone he knew was in the Hidden Leaf Village; he couldn't find a reason to defect.

Kitazawa arrived at a nearby vegetable market and bought a chicken.

What Tsunade liked to eat most was tender chicken.

After hesitating for a moment, he also bought a bottle of sake.

Given Tsunade’s tolerance, drinking one bottle wouldn't interfere with her work.

Once he had finished his shopping, Kitazawa returned to the Senju clan compound.

He opened the door and found that the living room had been refreshed.

Tsunade had taken off her tea-green haori and was sitting on the sofa resting, looking completely uncomposed.

"So fast?"

Kitazawa glanced at her fair, jade-like feet resting on the coffee table and asked.

"I used a Shadow Clone."

Tsunade suddenly sniffed, her spirits lifting, and asked, "Did Itachi buy sake?"

"Itachi could smell that?"

Kitazawa asked with a look of surprise.

"No scent of sake can escape my nose."

Tsunade said with great confidence.

"Wait until I finish cooking before Itachi drink."

Kitazawa turned and headed toward the kitchen.

Tsunade pursed her lips, shifted her rounded hips, pulled her legs slightly together, leaned back, and rested against the sofa.

She closed her eyes; being home, combined with the fact that Kitazawa had mastered Wood Release, made her feel completely at ease.

After all, the current Hidden Leaf Village was truly flourishing.

If the geniuses in the genius class all grew up, the Hidden Leaf Village might usher in its most prosperous era.

Time passed slowly.

Since only two people were eating, Kitazawa made only one dish: the tender chicken.

He carried the bowls and chopsticks out of the kitchen.

"Asleep?"

Kitazawa set down the bowls and chopsticks and walked over to the sofa.

He reached out and poked Tsunade’s beautiful cheek.

Tsunade opened her eyes and met his gaze.

She was stunned for a moment and asked, "Is dinner ready?"

Kitazawa nodded.

Hearing this, Tsunade sat up; her sleeveless top pulled tight, the neckline slightly open, revealing her fair skin to the air.

Kitazawa subconsciously glanced at the necklace she was wearing—it was the Heart of the Ocean he had given her.

But unfortunately, he could only see half of it; the other half was blocked and couldn't be seen clearly.

"Still looking?"

Tsunade couldn't help but kick him, then stood up and walked toward the dining table.

"Because Itachi have to work this afternoon, I only bought one bottle of sake."

Kitazawa sat opposite her and took out the bottle.

"One bottle?"

Tsunade said with some dissatisfaction, "It’s neither here nor there; it’s not satisfying to drink."

"Then are Itachi still going to drink it?"

Kitazawa had anticipated her reaction and asked with a smile.

"Since Itachi bought it, of course I’m going to drink it!"

Tsunade snatched the sake flask and gulped down two mouthfuls.

"Mind your image; Itachi are the Hokage, after all."

Kitazawa shook his head and said.

"There’s no one else here anyway, why care so much?"

Tsunade put down the flask, let out a breath, and said with a smile, "Besides, Itachi aren't drinking."

"With Itachi like this, how could I drink?"

Kitazawa refused.

"Why can't Itachi drink? Give it here!"

Tsunade glared at him, unhappy, and snapped.

She reached out and handed the flask over.

"There was only one bottle to begin with; if I drink it, what will Itachi have?"

Kitazawa grabbed her hand and asked with a smile.

"Who told Itachi not to buy another one?"

Tsunade rolled her eyes and said, "And Itachi’re even looking down on me!"

"So, is the second half the main point?"

Kitazawa’s gaze fell on her red, tender lips.

Because she had just been drinking, her lips were even more moist and sexy.

"It’s nothing, let’s eat."

Tsunade noticed his gaze, her heart trembled, and she felt inexplicably guilty.

"Try the tender chicken and see how it tastes today."

Kitazawa handed her a pair of chopsticks and said.

Tsunade picked up a piece of chicken and put it in her mouth.

After chewing a few times, she said, "Not bad, it’s almost as good as the tender chicken at the izakaya."

"Is it really that exaggerated?"

Kitazawa couldn't help but smile and said, "I know my own cooking level quite well."

"Is your Wood Release what Itachi mentioned before—the combination of Yang, Water, and Earth Release?"

Tsunade changed the subject and asked.

"Yes."

Kitazawa nodded and said.

"Then is the power of your Wood Release far beyond Yamato’s?"

Tsunade’s eyes flickered as she asked.

"I’ve seen Yamato’s Wood Release; he is not as good as me."

Kitazawa said with confidence.

"Just as I expected."

A smile appeared on Tsunade’s face, "From today on, the Hidden Leaf Village can be considered to have Wood Release once again."

"Itachi’re putting a lot of pressure on me."

Kitazawa blinked and said.

"Pressure creates motivation."

Tsunade’s gaze fell on his handsome face, "And I believe in Itachi."

"Isn't it because Itachi’re in a hurry to retire?"

Kitazawa teased.

"That’s also a reason."

After admitting it, Tsunade complained, "Itachi don’t know how tiring it is to be Hokage; seven days a week, not even time to rest."

"The New Year is coming soon; Itachi can take a break then."

Kitazawa thought for a moment and said.

"That’s still a month away."

Tsunade sighed and said.

Suddenly, a thought occurred to her: December 21st, before the New Year, was Kitazawa’s birthday.

When it was her birthday, Kitazawa had given her a priceless necklace; she should return the favor.

But what should she give?

"A month goes by fast, in the blink of an eye."

Kitazawa smiled and said, "The current Hidden Leaf Village doesn't need Itachi to worry about much."

"That’s true."

Tsunade picked up her glass, took a sip, and suddenly thought of something, asking, "Have Itachi heard of Sage Mode?"

"Naturally, I have some understanding; the Cursed Seal is just a low-quality version of Sage Mode."

Kitazawa raised an eyebrow and said, "It’s a special mode from the three great sacred places of summoning beasts that allows the use of senjutsu."

Senjutsu, simply put, is ninjutsu used with senjutsu chakra.

With the addition of natural energy, its power far exceeds that of ordinary ninjutsu.

But the prerequisite for using senjutsu chakra is entering Sage Mode.

Learning Sage Mode sounds easy—it’s just maintaining a one-to-one-to-one balance between natural energy, spiritual energy, and physical energy.

However, practicing it requires extremely high talent.

In the original work, only a few people could learn Sage Mode; even one of the protagonists, Sasuke Uchiha, didn't learn it.

Kitazawa estimated that he probably didn't have much talent.

After all, before he had the system, he was just a mediocre Chunin.

"Correct."

Tsunade nodded and said, "Shikkotsu Forest also has a corresponding Sage Mode; Itachi can go learn it once Itachi master Wood Release: Deep Forest Bloom."

"Sure."

Kitazawa agreed without hesitation.

For something like this, no one would have a reason to refuse.

Kitazawa waited for a moment, thinking to himself, *As expected.*

Under normal circumstances, a system task related to Sage Mode should have been triggered, but it wasn't.

In other words, he wouldn't be able to learn Sage Mode on his own. ===== CHAPTER 995 =====