The next morning, shortly after arriving at school, Haruto was called to the principal's office by Tsunade, where he also met his homeroom teacher.
After hearing that Haruto was accepted as a disciple by Tsunade and could only go to school as a Shadow Clone, while his real self would follow Tsunade to learn medical ninjutsu, the principal and the class teacher were very surprised.
"I didn't expect that Haruto-san would be chosen by Master Tsunade to be her disciple. Congratulations!"
"There's absolutely no problem with using a Shadow Clone to go to school!"
"It's okay if you don't come. I've heard about Haruto's recent performance and I know that you're making rapid progress in your studies."
"There's not much that school can teach you!"
"From now on, you should study hard under Master Tsunade!"
The principal praised Haruto, encouraged him with a few words, and then directly agreed to the arrangement.
The homeroom teacher stood aside and nodded repeatedly, but did not dare to speak.
"It is necessary for a Shadow Clone to go to school! He is still young. In addition to studying, it is also important for him to interact with his peers."
Tsunade listened, nodded slightly, and added.
"Tsunade-sama, you are right. You are very thoughtful. Let's do as you say!"
After hearing this, the principal quickly agreed.
"That's it! I'll take the person away first!"
With that, Tsunade took Haruto and left the principal's office with the principal and the homeroom teacher.
After Haruto created a Shadow Clone to replace him in the classroom, he took Haruto himself to the Hokage building.
"Huh? Isn't this the way to the hospital, Sensei?"
Halfway through the journey, Haruto asked with some confusion.
"Um!"
Tsunade nodded affirmatively and said, "This is the way to the Hokage's building. The old man insisted that I take you to see him, so I couldn't help it!"
"But,"
At this point, Tsunade suddenly stopped, waved her hand to cast an isolation barrier to cover her and Haruto, looked at Haruto with a serious face and warned: "I guess the old man will often come to you to ask about your well-being and talk to you in the future;"
"You must be careful next time;"
"That old fellow may not have good intentions towards you;"
"He's probably trying to brainwash you and make you a tool for him to suppress and control the Uchiha in the future. Don't be fooled by him, understand?"
Haruto felt warm in his heart when he heard Tsunade's heartfelt words. He looked at Tsunade with emotion and nodded, "Yes, Sensei, I'll remember that! I will be careful and won't be framed by him."
"You know, I'm not stupid."
"Hehe!"
Tsunade smiled and pinched Haruto's cheek and said jokingly: "Indeed, judging from your performance yesterday, you are actually a little fox;"
"The old man wanted to brainwash you, but he made a wrong calculation from the beginning!"
"It's good that you have a good idea about this matter! Pay more attention!"
"That's it! Keep going!"
With that, Tsunade waved her hand to dispel the barrier and continued to move forward with Haruto.
Although there seems to be no change, Haruto can feel that Tsunade's steps are much lighter than before.
Obviously, being honest with him about this matter helped her relieve a lot of psychological burden.
"This is actually a kind-hearted woman!"
"Don't worry, Sensei, I will never let you follow the tragic fate you were destined to have!"
Haruto swore secretly in his heart.
He is not a saint, but he is willing to give back enough kindness to those who are truly good to him.
Soon, the two arrived at the Hokage building and went up to the second floor.
"Bang!"
While Haruto was looking a little stunned, Tsunade kicked open the door of the Hokage's office.
The door slammed against the wall with a bang, making a "cracking" sound, as if it was howling.
The Third Hokage, who was sitting at the desk and talking to Danzo with a sullen face, looked over with some surprise and anger.
When he saw it was Tsunade, only helplessness and headache remained on his face.
He really had no way to deal with his disciple.
He discovered that none of his three disciples was normal.
"Tsunade, can't you just open the door? I'll tolerate it even if you don't knock! This is already the third door I've changed this month!"
The Third Hokage rubbed his temples with his hands, speechless.
"Sorry, I'm used to it!"
Tsunade replied without any sincerity, then pulled Haruto to his front and said, "Here! I brought my apprentice to you. If you have anything to say, hurry up;"
"I still have to take him to the hospital to learn medical ninjutsu!"
The Third Hokage's attention was immediately diverted. They looked at Haruto, gave what they thought was a kind smile, and were about to say something.
But the next moment he was interrupted by Danzo.
"Wait!"
Danzo pointed at Haruto with an angry look on his face and said to the Third Hokage: "Hiruzen, what do you mean? You handed this brat over to Tsunade? And let him become Tsunade's apprentice? Are you crazy?"
Obviously sending him for root training would be the most correct choice, but you, Sarutobi Hiruzen, chose not to do that and instead made him become Tsunade's apprentice.
In this case, wouldn't this kid become the Third Hokage's apprentice and a direct descendant of the Hokage?
It even bears the mark of Senju.
Do you, Sarutobi Hiruzen, know what this means?
Is this an attempt to create another Uchiha Kagami? Or is it an attempt to create a disaster so that the Uchiha can have a chance to become a Hokage in the future?
Danzo was really furious at this point.
He couldn't understand Third Hokage's actions at all.
"Danzo!"
The Third Hokage was also angry at being confronted by Danzo in front of Haruto and Tsunade. They stared at Danzo with sharp eyes and scolded him: "I remember I had already decided this matter with you!"
"Haruto is a potential medical ninja genius, and a staunch inheritor of the will of fire;"
"I think it's appropriate for him to become Tsunade's apprentice. It's not your turn to make decisions on this matter. Do you understand?"
At this point, the Third Hokage gave Haruto an apologetic smile and said, "I'm sorry! Little Haruto, I scared you!"
"Not at all!"
Haruto was flattered when he heard this and waved his hands. He looked at the Third Hokage with admiration and said, "So the reason why Tsunade-sensei accepted me as her apprentice was because of your recommendation!"
"Thank you, Hokage-sama!"
"Ha ha!"
The Third Hokage smiled when he heard this. He liked the way Haruto admired him. His choice was indeed right. He said, "Don't be so polite! Just call me Grandpa Hokage! Remember to learn from your teacher in the future;"
"Grandpa, I hope you can become the backbone of Konoha in the future."
"Yeah! I will definitely work hard to contribute to Konoha!"
Haruto nodded firmly.
Tsunade saw all of Haruto's behavior. She looked calm on the surface, but she was already complaining in her heart: "What a pity! I was worried that this kid would be brainwashed by the old man and suffer at his hands;"
"Looking at his current behavior, I am definitely overthinking it!"
"Perhaps I should be more worried about the old man being fooled by him."
If she had not been frank with Haruto before and she knew that Haruto was acting, she would have believed him.
This kid is definitely a monster.
She had a hunch that her teacher would never be able to beat Haruto.
Danzo actually has similar feelings.
Although Haruto acted very sincere and well-behaved, he admired the Third Hokage very much.
But for some reason, when he saw these, he felt they were disgusting, hypocritical, and hideous.
He wished he could tear Haruto's face apart.
But after looking at Tsunade behind Haruto, he finally held back.
Because he knew very well that if he really dared to do so at this moment, Tsunade, this formidable woman, would definitely beat him to death with her super-strength fist.
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