Shadow Clone Technique, and the Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu that followed, were nothing new to the Fourth Raikage and Lady Tsunade.
Let alone Lady Tsunade, even Shizune, that pure and kind Female Ninja, could use Multiple Shadow Clone to catch Naruto.
Ino didn't think it was anything to be proud of. What was it? She was busy making various records.
Tsunade nodded to herself. Good, this human wall was built very well. It should be maintained in the future.
Two hours later, the surgery was successfully completed. The Ninja from Hidden Cloud Village, led by the Fourth Raikage, bid farewell and left. Tsunade received a surgery fee, and then happily took her two followers and pet pig to the casino to splurge.
It wasn't until all of Shizune's hard-earned money was gone that Big Sister Tsunade left the casino with a slumped head.
Ino secretly warned herself: in the future, when seeing Tsunade, she must not carry any money! Before graduating, the persona of being poor must be maintained.
This one in front of her was no longer a Gekko problem; she was a Nikko!
With her money spent, and having entered sage mode, Tsunade finally remembered her new disciple, Ino.
She said, "I heard you know a lot of Ninjutsu? What do you know? Show me."
I've been waiting for you to say that.
Ino didn't act modest. She used all of her Water Release, Earth Release, and Wind Release Ninjutsu. Aside from the Yamanaka Clan's Secret Technique, she even demonstrated Steam Impurities Explosion on the spot.
Looking at the giant crater that was blasted out, Tsunade was startled. If one wasn't prepared for this thing, even she could be blown to death. In her opinion, perhaps only the Susanoo of the Mangekyo Sharingan and her grandfather's Wood Human Technique could block it. Flying Thunder God might also be able to evade it, but her understanding of Flying Thunder God was limited.
Tsunade's focus was completely different from ordinary people. She patted Ino's shoulder: "Amazing, amazing, hahahaha—in the future, if you encounter debt collectors, you can deal with all of them! That's wonderful!"
Tsunade really had nothing to teach in terms of Five Nature Transformation Techniques. What she could teach was Medical Ninjutsu and Taijutsu, and these were precisely Ino's, and even the Yamanaka Clan's, shortcomings.
A certain person skilled in Water Release went to the river to catch a fish, then performed her long-unmastered Salty Fish Revival Jutsu.
Less than two minutes into the Chakra output, Tsunade spotted the problem: "Alright, stop."
Ino looked at her.
Tsunade pointed at her forehead: "You must have spent a lot of effort and time practicing this, right?"
That was indeed the case. In the past two months, Shikamaru's fishing skills and Choji's grilled fish skills had both greatly improved.
Ino's confidence took a bit of a hit: "Yes, sensei, I just feel this is a bit difficult, and I haven't been able to get the hang of it after practicing for a long time."
Sometimes she even doubted her talent as a Medical Ninja, but how could that be? The original Ino could use Medical Ninjutsu, and she, having added so many points, was instead untalented?
Tsunade pointed out her problem incisively: "Idiot! You've been practicing in the wrong direction, wrong from the very beginning. Yamanaka Clan... hmm, I guess your Yin Release level must be very high. In this situation, still using the ordinary method of stimulating Chakra to revive fish will naturally not succeed. Your Chakra can only kill the fish."
Is that so?
Ino recalled the fish she had "treated" and those two poor pigs. Fish indeed had weak vitality. The two pigs she chose were actually very strong; even if they took a blow to the head, they shouldn't have died so quickly! So the problem lay in Yin Release? Her Yin Release level was too high, so the Yang Release, which represents life energy, had been slow to master?
Tsunade sighed softly. This girl in front of her had a tenacious personality, a flexible mind, and a strong sense of purpose in her actions. Her innate talent for Ninjutsu was even more unparalleled. Most importantly, she naturally carried a cold aura. Aside from the difference in gender, she was truly very similar to a certain old friend of hers.
Ino, on the other hand, was thinking far ahead. There were many Ninja who possessed both Yin and Yang Release Chakra attributes, but definitely not a lot.
According to Tsunade, people like Sasuke and Obito had too high a Yin Release level, so they couldn't develop their Yang Release Chakra. Similarly, people like Senju Hashirama, Nagato, and Naruto lacked Yin Style Chakra because their Yang Release level was simply too high.
Thinking about it carefully, this explanation indeed seemed reasonable.
It was good to have a teacher to guide her. If it weren't for this reminder, she would still be struggling with those saury and those large spotted pigs.
Problems naturally needed to be solved. Ino felt that she could definitely put points into Yang Release, but using points for a Level 1 Yang Release was too wasteful, so she asked, "Then, sensei, what should I do?"
Tsunade vigorously put her arm around Ino's neck: "Don't be so serious, loosen up a bit! When you go out to have fun, you should be happier. Come on, let's go to the tavern and I'll tell you properly!"
Rules about minors not being allowed to drink were not an issue for Tsunade. Ino wasn't truly unable to drink, so after a little polite refusal, she agreed.
She told herself that this wasn't for drinking, but for acquiring knowledge!
Shizune, beside them, was heartbroken, believing that Lady Tsunade had once again led astray a young person from the Village.
After three full rounds of drinking, Tsunade finally brought up her method: "Your Yin Release can be suppressed by strong alcohol. Drink more, and then when you're slightly tipsy, go practice. It will definitely work! *Hiccup*... Trust me, it's correct!"
Ino stared blankly at Shizune. Was this serious? Her senior sister, with a pair of long, pale legs, turned her head to the side, meaning, 'Don't look at me, I don't know either!'
"What are you hesitating for? Quick, down it!"
"Another glass! Hurry, drink it down, good! So bold!"
"Oh, little girl, you can hold your liquor well! Let's drink our fill today, until we pass out!"
Ino's drinking capacity was all left in her previous life. In this life, she had drunk a few times disguised as Jiraiya, but this body ultimately couldn't compare to Tsunade, who was tested by alcohol. Practice Medical Ninjutsu? Having drunk this much, what the hell was there to practice!
Lying on the table, she only heard Tsunade's incredibly triumphant laughter, and then she knew nothing else.
Following Tsunade for three days meant drinking for three days straight, and she learned absolutely nothing.
It must be said, not thinking about anything, throwing away all worries and troubles, the three people and one pig happily drinking was still very enjoyable.
On the evening of the fourth day, Ino finally remembered the important matter: Salty Fish Revival Jutsu still needed practice!
Drunk, she couldn't find where the fish were. Everything in front of her was a double image; everything looked like a salty fish.
"*Hiccup*... Let me think, hmm, I should have a way to sober up... just a little bit." Ino, as if under a Genjutsu, shouted, "Release!"
Tsunade and Shizune nearby burst into laughter, and the pet pig Tonton's gaze towards her also became much more affectionate.
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