73 Chapter 73 : Tsunade!

As Kazuhiko made his way, news of his exploits quickly spread among the various nations.

In the Land of Earth, Iwagakure, Onoki was taken aback as he perused the information in his hands. 

He had never expected that the Land of Whirlpools, which he believed would succumb to the onslaught of Mist and Cloud Shinobi, had actually defeated the Mist Shinobi. 

The reports indicated that it was the Uzumaki clan, led by their clan heir, Kazuhiko, who had emerged victorious. 

Moreover, this Kazuhiko had even defeated the Third Mizukage in combat, and he was less than 12 years old.

"This is not just another genius; he is a prodigy on par with the legendary First Hokage, Senju Hashirama!" Onoki mused to himself. 

However, he couldn't help but wonder whether such a genius could endure Konoha's inaction this time.

With a sly grin, Onoki looked forward to the inevitable confrontation between Kazuhiko and the shrewd Sarutobi Hiruzen.

He turned to his son, handing over the information. "Take a look, my boy. The Land of Whirlpools has produced a genius, and the ninja world is vast. Occasionally, we'll see such extraordinary talents. Kazuhiko is a genius among geniuses. Work hard and don't let him outshine you."

On the side, his son clenched his fist silently, struggling to hide the jealousy in his eyes. "Kazuhiko! Is there really such a genius?"

In the Land of Wind, Sunagakure, the sky was filled with swirling sand, and people had to shield themselves from it. 

Third Kazekage sighed as he read the information in his hands. When would Sunagakure produce a genius like Kazuhiko?

Under the leadership of the Second Kazekage, the Land of Wind had been focused on expanding its military might, and there was no turning back. 

He understood that the current development of the Land of Wind was highly imbalanced and that problems would arise sooner or later. 

Unfortunately, he couldn't find a different solution. He could only hope that external pressures would eventually address the internal development issues.

At this time, Kazuhiko remained unaware of his newfound fame across five great ninja nations. He wasn't concerned about others' opinions. What did their evaluations matter to him?

He was in high spirits, facing Tsunade, who stood before him with her impressive figure and radiant smile. It was a refreshing change from dealing with the rugged Uzumaki clan members all day.

Tsunade raised her head, blinking her beautiful eyes as she regarded the teenager. 

He was not much older than her brother, yet he exuded an extraordinary maturity. His handsome face and commanding presence, especially his deep eyes, made age seem irrelevant.

But when he met her gaze, he offered a warm smile, dispelling any sense of authority.

"He's so handsome!" Tsunade couldn't help but blush, her aesthetic preferences aligning with his appearance.

"Stop it, Tsunade. He's not much older than your brother!" Tsunade quickly dismissed her thoughts, attributing her reddened cheeks to fatigue from travel.

"Am I overthinking it? Why do I feel like he's implying something? Stop it, Tsunade, stop it!"

She looked at the boy's gentle smile, her heart racing, and forced herself to regain composure.

"Alright, Kazuhiko. I'll be responsible for your schedule. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me anytime."

Before turning away, Tsunade hesitated, then turned back to Kazuhiko.

"You can just call me Tsunade, too."

With that, she left, her blush deepening.

Kazuhiko quickly followed her, ignoring the curious glances of his clan members. He took a few steps and reached Tsunade's side.

Tsunade was visibly surprised. "How did you get here?"

Kazuhiko smiled. "Weren't you here to answer my questions? I have plenty."

Tsunade, believing that he had pressing concerns, pushed aside her flustered thoughts and replied, "Ask away."

Seeing her reaction, Kazuhiko inwardly smiled.

"Tsunade, how old are you?"

"I'm 20."

"Ah, the fairer sex ages like fine wine, precisely three years, and very well-preserved..."

"Kazuhiko, what are you muttering about?"

"Oh, nothing. I was just saying that Tsunade is beautiful!"

"Really? Jiraiya always says I'm ugly..."

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