After understanding her teacher's true practical intention, Lady Tsunade no longer refused. With a Body Flicker Technique, she arrived at the center of the arena and beckoned to Uchiha Tendō.
"Kid, let me see what you're made of."
Uchiha Tendō handed little Akiho, who was in his arms, to Honda Take and also entered the arena with the Body Flicker Technique.
"Such a fast Body Flicker Technique!"
Honda Take couldn't help but praise, and Hiruzen Sarutobi also nodded in agreement.
"I'm afraid he won't be slower than a normal Genin."
Tsunade crossed her arms, her tone flippant.
"Bring it on, kid."
Uchiha Tendō's expression was cold, his scarlet eyes exuding a chilling aura.
With a raise of his hand, dozens of shuriken shot towards Tsunade.
Tsunade snorted disdainfully.
"Child's play."
She easily dodged the incoming shuriken with a few quick movements.
"Clang! Clang!"
Several sounds of metal clashing rang out behind her.
Without thinking, Tsunade instantly dodged the shuriken coming from behind her again with a Body Flicker Technique.
One must know, the Senju were the ones who understood the Uchiha Clan best!
Uchiha Tendō showed no surprise at this, quickly drawing a kunai from his leg and charging towards Tsunade.
Tsunade frowned, watching Uchiha Tendō rush straight at her.
This fighting style was too poor! If this was his only level, he didn't deserve to be called a Genius!
The two entangled for a moment, then, under Honda Take's puzzled gaze, Tsunade punched to her right, and Uchiha Tendō's figure flew backward.
"Kid, your Genjutsu is good, but it's still lacking a bit!"
Looking at the figure flying backward, Tsunade grabbed Uchiha Tendō's right hand, which was gripping a kunai behind her, and said triumphantly.
Uchiha Tendō's expression remained calm; he had anticipated this scene long ago!
His left hand quickly pulled out another kunai and thrust it forward. Tsunade's attention instinctively shifted to his left hand.
In an instant, Uchiha Tendō immediately released his right hand, which was holding the kunai, and with a twist of his wrist, he quickly formed a Tiger seal using Tsunade's fingers.
Tsunade's pupils sharply contracted; years of experience told her that what was coming next was extremely dangerous!
Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!
A massive fireball was unleashed directly at her face, striking it.
"Boom!"
A five-meter-diameter fireball hit the ground, unleashing a fierce explosion.
Cold sweat appeared on Honda Take's forehead, his voice trembling.
"Princess Tsunade—was she killed by Heavenly Dao?!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and patted his shoulder.
"How could that be? That's our Princess Tsunade of Konoha."
As expected, only a wooden log was enveloped in flames.
Tsunade instantly appeared before Uchiha Tendō, her fist, wrapped in a large amount of Chakra, swung out fiercely.
The double tomoe in Uchiha Tendō's pupils quickly receded, and he crossed his arms, his dark eyes calmly watching ahead.
A pink fist stopped one centimeter from his forehead.
"Kid, why didn't you dodge? Aren't you afraid I'd punch you to death?"
Tsunade demanded angrily.
Uchiha Tendō's lips curved into a confident smile.
"I have passed the assessment; continuing to fight would be meaningless.
As for why I didn't dodge? I simply believe that Lady Tsunade wouldn't kill a comrade, and besides—"
As he spoke, he quickly pointed a single finger skyward, a look of absolute confidence and composure on his face.
"My grandma once said: 'A man must learn to be calm; water that is already boiling will only evaporate if heated further.'"
Tsunade's eyes widened, looking at him incredulously.
How can you be so pretentious?! Didn't your grandma pass away a long time ago?!
Finally, Tsunade, unable to tolerate it any longer, flicked him.
"Ouch!"
Uchiha Tendō cried out in pain, clutching his head and squatting down.
Tsunade stood with her hands on her hips triumphantly, her face full of smiles.
"Hahaha! See if you'll still act tough in front of me!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi walked over with a black line on his face.
"Alright, the assessment is over."
Tsunade pouted, but still stopped laughing.
Hiruzen Sarutobi then turned his gaze to Uchiha Tendō beside him, his expression kindly.
"Heavenly Dao, you don't have to go to the Ninja Academy for the next semester."
"But you must still study hard at home, and you cannot neglect your Cultivation. Take your sister home to rest first."
Uchiha Tendō bowed to him, hugged his sister, and quickly ran off.
Hiruzen Sarutobi and Tsunade quickly returned to the Hokage Office.
"Tsunade, what do you think of him?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi again lit his pipe, asking in a serious tone.
Tsunade didn't rush to answer; after careful thought, she gave her evaluation.
"Extremely talented, able to cast a C-rank Ninjutsu with just one hand seal."
"He values those around him, his personality is arrogant but he doesn't look down on others."
"Cold on the outside, warm on the inside. He knew that Great Fireball wouldn't hurt me."
Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly exhaled a puff of smoke.
"He sounds like a very pure Uchiha."
Tsunade rolled her eyes at him.
"Old Man, don't you laugh when you hear yourself say that?"
Being mocked by his Disciple to his face, Hiruzen Sarutobi's old face couldn't help but flush, and he gave two forced laughs.
Then his expression turned serious, his tone low.
"Since Nidaime(2nd)-sama passed away, the Uchiha Clan hasn't been as well-behaved as before."
"I want him to be a bridge of communication between the Village and the Uchiha."
Seeing Tsunade still unmoved, Hiruzen Sarutobi's face showed a helpless expression.
"Tsunade—"
"Alright, alright, I promise you."
"As long as Uchiha Tendō gets first place in the graduation exam, I will be his teacher."
After impatiently throwing out this remark, Tsunade left the Hokage Office without looking back.