In the original story, both Sakura Haruno and Ino Yamanaka were Tsunade's apprentices.
But the former was an official one, while the latter was a temporary one.
In the end, Sakura Haruno learned the Yin Seal[b]Yin Seal[/b] and the Strength of a Hundred Technique[b]Strength of a Hundred Technique[/b], while Ino Yamanaka only learned the Mystical Palm Technique[b]Mystical Palm Technique[/b] and didn't learn anything else.
In terms of results, it's natural that the former had a higher talent for being a medical ninja.
But the fact that Ino Yamanaka could learn the Mystical Palm Technique[b]Mystical Palm Technique[/b] already proved that she wasn't lacking in talent.
It's just that she learned a wide variety of things and had family - inherited secret jutsu, so there was no need for her to specialize in medical ninjutsu.
After all, the Yin Seal[b]Yin Seal[/b] and the Strength of a Hundred Technique[b]Strength of a Hundred Technique[/b] were very time - consuming.
Sakura Haruno spent three years on them.
Ino Yamanaka couldn't afford to waste so much time.
Because she was a member of the new generation of the Ino–Shika–Cho.
She had to cooperate with Choji Akimichi and Shikamaru Nara.
This made Natsume think of Hinata Hyuga.
She also learned the Mystical Palm Technique[b]Mystical Palm Technique[/b], but only superficially and didn't learn other medical ninjutsu.
In Natsume's opinion, the Byakugan[b]Byakugan[/b] was most suitable for long - range combat and for serving as a medical ninja.
After all, it could see far and clearly.
It had great advantages in these two aspects.
For example, Kaguya Otsutsuki's Eighty Gods Vacuum Attack[b]Eighty Gods Vacuum Attack[/b].
Hinata Hyuga had the talent for developing ninjutsu.
Natsume naturally wouldn't let her waste it and would let her try long - range Gentle Fist[b]Gentle Fist[/b].
It's even possible to develop a technique like remote acupoint striking.
After Ino Yamanaka finished a cup of tea, she said goodbye and left.
She was still young, so she wouldn't stay overnight to avoid worrying her family.
But at the same time, this is also her advantage.
She has enough time to learn the Yin Seal[b]Yin Seal[/b] and the Strength of a Hundred Technique[b]Strength of a Hundred Technique[/b].
If Tsunade were to take on an apprentice, excluding Natsume's influence, she'd probably only take one.
Because she was too busy.
Moreover, she already had too many apprentices.
Ino Yamanaka was from the Yamanaka clan and was part of the Ino–Shika–Cho.
Her chances were much greater than Sakura Haruno's.
However, the latter did have good talent.
Natsume planned to let Nonou Yakushi take on an apprentice.
Moreover, he could gain the destiny values of three people, which is really a great deal.
Although he also had a little selfish motive, as he preferred Ino Yamanaka.
When Tsunade got home, Natsume told her about taking on an apprentice (for Tsunade).
Her eyes were full of suspicion.
In the end, Natsume worked hard all night to get her to agree.
In the Hokage's office.
Tsunade was dealing with documents, and Natsume was massaging her from behind.
Not long after, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in."
Tsunade looked up and casually kicked Natsume, telling him to step back and stop massaging.
In case others saw it, it wouldn't look good.
As the Hokage, treating her subordinate like this isn't good behavior.
But Natsume also had his dignity.
So he reached out and stroked the arch of her bare foot a few times before stepping back behind her.
Tsunade gave him a sidelong glance and quickly regained the dignity of the Hokage, sitting upright.
"Lord Hokage."
The one who came in was Inoichi Yamanaka.
One of the older generation of the Ino–Shika–Cho, the captain of the Konoha Analysis Team, and an idol for many intelligence ninjas.
At the same time, he was Ino Yamanaka's father.
"I wonder what the Lord Hokage wants to see me about?"
Inoichi Yamanaka asked after bowing slightly.
He is modest in character and a rare good subordinate.
No matter which Hokage it is, they all speak highly of him.
In fact, because of the close alliance among the Ino–Shika–Cho clans, as long as they don't betray, they will always belong to the ninja clans of Konoha.
This has something to do with Hiruzen Sarutobi's arrangement.
He made Asuma Sarutobi the Team - leading teacher of Ino Yamanaka, Choji Akimichi, and Shikamaru Nara.
Meanwhile, the Sarutobi clan was also the notary for the earring oath of the Ino–Shika–Cho clans.
The so - called earring oath, which means each generation of the Ino–Shika–Cho would wear the same earrings as a symbol of their alliance.
In other words, the Sarutobi clan was tied to the Ino–Shika–Cho clans.
"I've seen your daughter, Ino. She's quite talented."
Tsunade didn't have the habit of beating around the bush like Hiruzen Sarutobi, so she asked directly, "I'm planning to take her on as my apprentice. What's your opinion?"
"Take her on as an apprentice?"
Inoichi Yamanaka was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed, "It'd be such an honor for her to be the Hokage - sama's apprentice!"
Even if Tsunade's strength is just average, the title of the Hokage's apprentice alone would be enough for Ino Yamanaka to benefit greatly.
Moreover, as the heir of the Yamanaka clan, her status in Konoha is unmatched by few.
Inoichi Yamanaka naturally wouldn't reject such a stroke of good luck.
"Go and tell her to come and see me."
Tsunade wasn't surprised either. By taking an apprentice, she was actually giving Ino Yamanaka a great deal of face.
Because the benefits for her are too great.
In the original story, Sakura Haruno rose to prominence overnight because of this.
Her strength and status far exceed those of ordinary ninjas.
"Yes!"
Unable to contain his excitement, Inoichi Yamanaka quickly turned around and left. Regardless of being at work, he rushed to the Ninja Academy.
Ino Yamanaka was in class, but it didn't matter.
He was the clan leader of the Yamanaka clan and the captain of the Konoha Analysis Team. With such a status, he could easily scare the teaching Chunin.
The Chunin was terrified, fearing he had done something wrong and would be interrogated.
And it was the kind of interrogation that directly invaded the mind.
"Why are you here?"
Ino Yamanaka left the classroom under the gazes of her classmates.
"The Hokage - sama says she wants to take you on as her apprentice!"
Inoichi Yamanaka blurted out, his face beaming with joy, "You have to work hard!"
Ino Yamanaka was stunned and a bit incredulous.
So soon?
She just told Natsume yesterday, and it has already been settled today.
Oh!
And doesn't the Hokage conduct tests when taking apprentices?
What if she has no talent?
Ino Yamanaka was smart and quickly realized something was wrong.
"Um... What about Sakura?"
"Sakura? No."
Inoichi Yamanaka was still very excited and said, "Come with me to see the Hokage - sama right now."
Ino Yamanaka was stunned for two seconds.
Could it really be Natsume - kun helping?
And only helping her.
At this moment, her feelings were quite complex.
There was a bit of sweetness and a bit of guilt.
The former was because she realized that Natsume really treated her differently.
The latter was because she hadn't been able to help Sakura Haruno.
"Let's go."
Inoichi Yamanaka urged.
"Okay."
Ino Yamanaka pulled herself together.
Tsunade had always been her idol, and she had long wanted to meet her.
Now, not only did she have the chance, but she had also become her disciple.
What a double - dose of happiness!
In the Hokage's office.
"Are you happy?" Tsunade asked in a somewhat unpleasant tone. "When did you get so close to Ino?"
Natsume immediately stepped forward, turned his head, and gave Tsunade a peck on the lips. "A bit jealous, huh?" he said with a smile.
Tsunade frowned and didn't hold back. She hooked her arm around his head and gave him a few hard knocks on the crown of his head.
"Quit being so cheeky! You're asking for it!"
"Spare me, Hokage - sama!"
Due to the position, he could smell a faint fragrance from Tsunade.
There was a knock on the door.
Tsunade quickly let go of him, straightened her clothes, but still wasn't satisfied. She put on her high heels and stomped on him a few times.
"Sister, stomp away!" Natsume said right away. "As long as you're happy."
Anyway, he had the Sage Body[b]Sage Body[/b].
Besides, Tsunade didn't use much force.
The door opened.
Inoichi Yamanaka came in again.
But this time, there was a blond girl with him, Ino Yamanaka.
She saw Natsume at first sight.
She was a bit surprised.
But thinking that he was Tsunade's disciple, it made sense for him to be here.
"Hokage - sama," Inoichi and Ino said in unison.
"Yeah," Tsunade nodded as if nothing had happened. "Ino, you can call me teacher from now on."
"Yes!"
Ino's voice was clearly excited, and her eyes looking at Tsunade were full of admiration.
Tsunade was used to such looks and didn't think much of it.
She thought for a moment and then asked, "Considering your age, you probably haven't had any exposure to Medical Ninjutsu[b]Medical Ninjutsu[/b], right?"
Ino nodded and said, "The Ninja Academy didn't teach Medical Ninjutsu[b]Medical Ninjutsu[/b]."
Although the Yamanaka clan could hire Medical Ninjas as teachers, they would prioritize learning the clan's secret techniques.
"Go to the next office and find your senior sister Shizune. Learn the basics for a while first."
Tsunade pointed to the right, which was the office of the Hokage's bodyguard team.
The left was the office of the Hokage secretary team.
Originally, they were the offices of the two advisors, but now they had been changed, which made Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado so angry that they almost spat blood.
But Tsunade was happy.
This was actually Natsume's suggestion.
Tsunade was already disgusted with the two old guys, so she immediately agreed.
But she didn't know much about them.
After this incident, Koharu and Homura would definitely take action.
And they would most likely turn to Danzo Shimura.
Because Koharu and Homura could shift the blame.
Having lost his power, Danzo Shimura was constantly thinking about regaining it. He had once even attempted to assassinate Hiruzen Sarutobi. With the support of the two Hokage advisors, why should he fear Tsunade, a mere junior?
Moreover, in terms of overall strength, Hiruzen was stronger.
Danzo also didn't want Tsunade, a junior, to be the Hokage.
If Natsume helped out at that time, he could achieve his goal.
To make Danzo defect.
During the defection, it would be quite reasonable for Koharu and Homura to die accidentally, right?
Danzo Shimura stays in Konoha, so it's not easy for him to provide destiny value.
As for the destiny values of the two Hokage advisors, Natsume doesn't need them.
Making Tsunade happy is nothing special.
Moreover, killing them can also provide destiny value, but it's just a one - time thing.
"Yes!"
Ino Yamanaka originally wanted to ask Sakura Haruno, but then thought it wasn't appropriate.
So she planned to ask Natsume later to see what the situation was.
She left the Hokage's office and entered the adjacent Hokage's bodyguard team office.
But what the hell is this atmosphere?
An old man in a green tight - fitting suit was doing frog jumps back and forth in the office, shouting about youth and passion.
A strange white - haired man wearing a mask was reading the abnormal novel Make Out Paradise[b]Make Out Paradise[/b].
A big sister with a ferocious expression was practicing Medical Ninjutsu[b]Medical Ninjutsu[/b] on a big rooster.
Only Kurenai Yuhi was relatively normal, looking through materials.
But in a way, being able to stay calm in such an environment was also quite strange.
"Um... Who is Shizune?"
Ino Yamanaka hesitated for two seconds and then asked.
Shizune knocked out the rooster she was practicing on with a quick hand and turned around to scrutinize her for a few moments.
Well, she was really quite cute.
"Are you Ino?"
Shizune washed the blood off her hands and said, "I've prepared some books for you. They're in the corner."
Ino Yamanaka was instantly stunned.
Before, she had seen the mountain of books piled up in the corner.
She thought they were all sorts of materials of Konoha Village, but she never expected they were prepared for her.
I'm starting to regret it. What should I do? I need help fast!
Ino Yamanaka gritted her teeth. By now, there was no way she could back down.
Otherwise, it would be disrespectful to the Hokage.
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