Naruto: My setting is above yours

Chapter 13 My Setting is Above Yours

On the training ground, Genma and Tsunade stood five or six meters apart, while Shizune watched from the sidelines.

"If you're ready, you can begin."

Tsunade had already taken off her long robe and was wearing a sleeveless top. She put one hand on her hip and beckoned to Genma with her finger.

Blatant contempt.

Genma remained calm and fired two kunai with a flick of his wrist.

Tsunade easily dodged the first kunai, turned her body, and with a flick of her finger, precisely captured the second kunai before thrusting it towards the charging Xuanma.

Two meters behind Tsunade, the first kunai, still flying, transformed into Genma, and then swapped positions with Genma's main body in front of Tsunade.

"Um?"

Tsunade keenly sensed the change in the person in front of her. She immediately thrust her hand forward, which she had been about to withdraw, and her kunai pierced Genma.

Bang!

Xuanma's body exploded, and a kunai fell to the ground.

"Using kunai as a substitute?"

Tsunade was startled and immediately turned around, only to find herself surrounded, with a Genma on each of her left and right sides charging towards her.

"A clone?"

"No, it's an illusion!"

Tsunade, a veteran of countless battles, made a decision in an instant. She stomped her foot on the ground, unleashing a terrifying burst of power that shattered the floor, sending shards of stone flying and a terrifying gust of air sweeping outwards like a storm.

The two Xuanma on the left and right disappeared in Tsunade's peripheral vision, while the one in front of her exploded into smoke with a bang.

"This isn't the real thing..."

Tsunade was slightly surprised, and looked up abruptly. Sure enough, Genma pounced down from the sky.

With a flick of her wrist, the kunai flew out.

Genma twisted his body to avoid the kunai, and just as he was about to succeed, Tsunade precisely grabbed his neck.

"You lost!"

Tsunade chuckled, hands on her hips.

Genma, whose neck was being choked, laughed: "No, Lady Tsunade, you lost!"

Bang!

Genma, whose neck was being choked, exploded into smoke.

Behind Tsunade, Genma's true form used a kunai to press against Tsunade's lower back.

Tsunade froze, slowly turned around, and looked down at Genma, somewhat puzzled: "How...how did you do that?"

Genma put away the kunai and smiled gently: "You can't just reveal information about ninjas."

Tsunade's strength is indeed formidable, even though she is a medical ninja.

They can rely on their rich combat experience, powerful strength, and chakra.

But I'm sorry, my settings are above yours!

Genma took two steps back so he could see Tsunade's face, held up two fingers, and said, "Lady Tsunade, that's all for today. I'm going home."

After saying that, he waved to Shizune and then quickly left.

He was afraid that Tsunade would come to her senses and want to do it again.

If the Substitution Technique 1.0 is seen through, it is actually not impossible to deal with.

After all, the distance that can be exchanged between positions is really limited.

Shizune was also surprised, and only came to her senses after Genma had gone far away.

Tsunade turned around and asked, "Shizune, did you understand what you just saw?"

Shizune hesitated for a moment: "It seems... to be a substitution jutsu?"

"But it was too fast; they switched positions before I could even react."

Tsunade's gaze sharpened upon hearing this, then she seemed to be thinking: Something's not right with this kid's ninjutsu!

……

Genma breathed a sigh of relief after leaving Tsunade's house.

The importance of intelligence was presented so vividly for the first time.

But Tsunade should have sensed it by now, right?

Next time we play, it won't be so easy to win.

"It's a pity that Wood Release Chakra Mode isn't as convenient as Sage Mode, otherwise..."

Xuanma felt a little regretful, but when he thought about how much his physical strength had increased during this period, his regret disappeared instantly.

The Wood Release Chakra Mode does have significant limitations, but during this time, Genma clearly felt the influence of Wood Release Chakra, or rather, the power of plant cells, on himself.

Although it is still uncertain what changes will occur in the future, at least his physical strength has improved, and in just a few months his chakra level has caught up with Kakashi's.

Genma smiled broadly after glancing at the setting materials.

One setting point secured!

"Don't rush to use it yet."

Genma walked home with light steps.

Although he didn't explicitly ask Tsunade for anything, and Tsunade didn't make any promises after losing, Genma knew that Tsunade had held her ground.

Another crucial point is that through continuous communication, his relationship with Tsunade deepened, which laid the groundwork for treating Tsunade's hemophobia later on.

If we proceed gradually, there is great potential.

"Next up is Kakashi's side..."

Genma felt that the death of Hatake Sakumo was much more difficult to handle than Tsunade's situation.

He is currently unable to participate in the task itself.

After the mission is completed, it is difficult to control the time.

In particular, although he had a good relationship with Kakashi, he was still a step away from Sakumo Hatake.

unless……

Thinking about the swordsmanship he had been learning from Kakashi and Sakumo Hatake these past few days, Genma had an idea.

I'd like to become your apprentice!

is it possible?

Sakumo Hatake has no intention of taking on any apprentices, and it would be presumptuous for him to speak up rashly, as his relationship with Kakashi might make him feel awkward.

If he is rejected, Xuanma himself will feel very embarrassed.

But then he realized he might be overthinking things.

Or rather, this is using an adult's mindset and overthinking things.

"I'm still a child!"

"Isn't it normal to want to find a strong master to be your apprentice?"

Xuanma smiled, feeling relaxed once again.

It's okay if you get rejected.

We'll just try to find another way. We'll do our best, and even if it doesn't work out, we won't have any regrets.

If it succeeds, things will be much easier afterwards.

At least there's a chance to try persuasion.

Back home, after repeatedly reviewing the [Settings Collection], Genma didn't use the newly acquired settings.

Because there is no good target to modify at the moment.

For example, the few genjutsu techniques and medical ninjutsu techniques we currently possess do not require much modification, or there are no good modification plans available at the moment.

On the contrary, the basic three-body techniques such as transformation and instantaneous movement gave him some ideas.

As for the newly developed Wood Release Chakra Mode, 1 point of setting value is simply not enough to modify it.

Furthermore, there's still room for development in the Wood Release chakra mode, so there's no rush.

So, let's wait a little longer.

The next day.

After having breakfast, Genma went to Kakashi's house.

During this time, Sakumo Hatake was resting at home during summer vacation, so he followed Kakashi to attend classes and learned swordsmanship and physical techniques from Sakumo Hatake.

Of course, Xuanma didn't only benefit from it.

He also taught Kakashi the techniques for training Shizune's chakra control.

Same as yesterday.

First, Sakumo Hatake and Kakashi sparred, with the former giving instructions while Genma watched from the sidelines.

Next, Genma and Kakashi sparred, with Sakumo Hatake correcting and instructing them.

Afterwards, Genma and Hatake Sakumo sparred, with Genma receiving guidance and corrections.

After completing the set, even with his recent increase in stamina, Xuanma was so tired that he wanted to just lie down.

Kakashi was also exhausted and his clothes were soaked with sweat. He turned his head to look at Genma, who was taking small sips of water, and felt a little surprised.

In the past few days, he has increasingly felt that this guy's physical strength is far superior to before, and he seems to be no weaker than himself.

Genma put down the water bottle, his strength slightly restored, and stood up to walk to Hatake Sakumo. Under Kakashi's surprised gaze, he solemnly bowed and said, "Uncle Sakumo, I want to become your apprentice!"