Tsunade knew that Shikamaru was very talented, and she could also imagine that Orochimaru's purpose of injecting the curse seal into him was to destroy Shikamaru's future.
Kakashi Hatake became a Jonin at the age of twelve, and Itachi Uchiha became the captain of the ANBU team at the age of thirteen.
For many talented ninjas, Shikamaru is now at the age where he is making rapid progress. After having experienced battles and gaining sufficient experience, he can already try to stand on his own.
Tsunade sighed, although the medicine Orochimaru injected into his body would have an impact on his body. If he couldn't survive it, Shikamaru's life would be in danger, but with Tsunade taking care of him, the problem would be minor, and Shikamaru's future would be more worthwhile.
Worried.
Temporarily withdrawing her attention from Shikamaru, Tsunade observed Akimichi Choji's condition.
Akimichi Choji, who was covered in blood, made Tsunade's heart tremble, and her hands began to tremble uncontrollably again. However, when Tsunade's eyes fell on Akimichi Choji's surprisingly delicate face, Moto's hesitant eyes became firm again.
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What kind of power did Akimichi Choji rely on to defeat Orochimaru? As a medical ninja, Tsunade already understood when she saw that his original fat figure had changed to as thin as now.
"Is it worth working so hard..." Tsunade smiled bitterly and murmured to herself, but this time her tone was no longer as sarcastic as it was at the izakaya.
At some point, Tsunade's hands stopped shaking, and the light green light slowly penetrated into Akimichi Choji's chest weakly but firmly.
"We must return to Konoha Village." Tsuna said to Uzumaki Naruto without raising his head, "And we must leave immediately!"
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Jiraiya's injury is not serious, and even Shizune and medicine can be cured. In Shikamaru's case, Tsunade's ability can also ensure his life safety.
However, Akimichi Choji's injury could only be treated with certainty by returning to Konoha Village and relying on the complete and sufficient Nara clan's medicine storehouse, as well as numerous manpower and equipment.
Although Uzumaki Naruto was surprised that Tsunade suddenly "changed her temperament" and actually agreed to return to the village with him, and was completely different from her previous trembling and helpless posture, he heard that he could heal Jiraiya, Shikamaru, and even Akimichi
Choji still obeyed her orders without reservation.
By the time Tsunade, Shizune, Naruto, and Shikamaru's patients left Tanshu Street and settled in the first town, Jiraiya had already woken up.
Of course, there were some twists and turns in the process of their leaving Tanshu Street, but when Tsunade showed the Konoha document that Jiraiya brought to the local guard and revealed his identity as a Konoha ninja, the other party didn't dare to say a fart.
Let them leave. As for the accusations made by the Daimyo after the other party reports it to the Fire Nation Daimyo, she can leave it to her to argue after she becomes Hokage in the future.
The reason why they didn't rush back to Konoha Village overnight was because Tsunade and Shizune still needed to constantly use medical ninjutsu to relieve the injuries of Akimichi Choji and Shikamaru - especially the former - and there was no way they could rush back to Konoha Village overnight.
The day Laiya regained consciousness, Uzumaki Naruto was sent to return to Konoha Village as soon as possible, notify the top management as soon as possible, and lead a professional medical team to respond.
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"How's it going?" Jiraiya looked at Tsunade who looked a little tired and asked.
Uzumaki Naruto has left to seek help from Konoha, but Tsunade will not feel relaxed at all now. She is currently treating Shikamaru, who is unconscious due to the curse mark in his body.
"You have to wait until his first curse seal breaks out before you can use the evil seal." Tsunade had already retracted her hands from Shikamaru's chest, and after wiping her sweat with the towel handed over by Jiraiya, she replied: "But
I’ll see soon.”
Now Shikamaru's curse seal is constantly emitting streams of chakra with an unknown aura. Although this energy is not as violent and strong as the tailed beasts, it is enough to make people, especially ninjas who are extremely sensitive to chakra, feel
Feeling uncomfortable.
Now that it has begun to appear through the body, it is not too far away from the day when Shikamaru was affected by the curse seal for the first time and became abnormal.
"Actually, speaking of Shikamaru..., I have something to ask you." Jiraiya watched Tsunade carefully wet a clean towel with cold water, then wring it out and apply it on Shikamaru's forehead, hesitating.
Said later.
"What's the matter?" Tsunade turned around and looked at Jiraiya with some confusion.
Jiraiya pointed at Shikamaru unceremoniously and said, "I want you to be this child's teacher!"
Shikamaru, who was in a coma, seemed to be having some kind of terrible nightmare, with a look of pain and fear on his face. During their brief contact, Tsunade's impression of Shikamaru was that of a calm, rational boy.
Looking at the unconscious Shikamaru at this moment, she couldn't help but feel a little pity. Even so, when Jiraiya suddenly said that he wanted her to become Shikamaru's teacher, she still asked: "Why?"
"This child is very smart and talented..." Jiraiya thought about Shikamaru's cautiousness and display in the middle of the mission, after a period of contact and relationship cultivation, when he gradually began to tentatively ask himself for some knowledge.
After a slight silence, he said: "It's just like... Orochimaru back then."
"..." Tsunade heard Jiraiya's low words, her pupils shrank, and she turned to look at the unconscious Shikamaru, wondering what she was thinking.
Jiraiya's evaluation is not actually negative. After all, before Orochimaru rebelled against the village, he was a man who was called "a rare genius in decades". He was praised when he was young. This is actually the "Three Talents".
Jiraiya, one of the "ninja", recognized Shikamaru's strength and talent.
In Jiraiya's memory, Orochimaru back then was almost the same as Shikamaru, cautious and a little reserved, but when faced with knowledge, he would always inadvertently reveal a fanatical temperament and a calm and rational character.
He was even praised as having the ability to become a ninja, and Jiraiya could always vaguely see that familiar shadow in Shikamaru.
After a while, Tsunade seemed to come back to her senses and deliberately pushed Jiraiya: "You want me to secretly get rid of this child?"
"...It's better not to make such jokes randomly!" Jiraiya heard the words and smiled bitterly: "I just want you to teach him and don't let him take the same path as Orochimaru, especially when
Even though he is still under a curse seal."
"Sarutobi-sensei's instructions to Nara Shikamaru's genin admissions were 'he is extremely talented and should be guided correctly by his superiors'." Jiraiya shrugged and said to Tsunade: "I just want to help him find a good one."
Just a superior."
"Why don't you be his teacher yourself?" Tsunade raised her slender eyebrows and asked Jiraiya.
"I'm not suitable to teach such overly smart students," Jiraiya said, stroking his chin, as if looking for a reason: "They are too smart, and they always ask me some embarrassing questions, and sometimes they can't answer them.
It makes me very embarrassed."
"...What about Minato?" Tsunade asked.
"There is no comparison." Jiraiya waved his hands after hearing this. Although he tried to show a humble expression, his apprentice was so outstanding, and as a teacher, he could not help but feel honored: "No one can
Compared to Minato, his understanding of 'jutsu' is unparalleled. He rarely asks me questions because he can often find the answers himself. The biggest help I can give him is my connections."
Although Jiraiya tried his best to hide it, the pride and pride in his tone were still obvious.
Tsunade first looked at Shikamaru, then at the triumphant Jiraiya, and suddenly chuckled and said: "I will accept this apprentice!"