Naruto: Starting by Teaching Tsunade Modernization

Itachi Uchiha was woken up.

The usually quiet Uchiha compound was extremely lively today.

He was somewhat confused.

He quickly got out of his bed, put on his clothes, and opened the door. He saw the clan members in the yard in a rush.

It definitely wasn't a relocation.

Being smart since childhood, he quickly noticed that all the passing clan members were fully armed, as if they were going on a long - distance mission, or rather, to wage a war.

Thinking of this, Itachi Uchiha quickly ran to the hall.

"Mother."

He greeted her with respect.

Mikoto Uchiha.

His mother, the most powerful ninja in the Uchiha Clan.

Although she was very strict with him, he didn't find anything wrong with it.

Parents always hope their children will become outstanding figures.

He thought it was because his mother had high expectations for him.

After all, he was the son of the Clan Leader and couldn't disgrace her.

"Mother, what's going on today?"

Itachi Uchiha obediently sat opposite Mikoto. As he spoke, he glanced around and didn't see his father, Fugaku Uchiha.

He was even more certain that it was because of a war.

But he was still confused.

With whom?

Weren't they still holding the Chunin Exams with Sunagakure and the Cloud Hidden Village these days?

Although he didn't go on - site, he watched the live - broadcast on TV at home.

The two Uchiha participants had both performed excellently.

Obito Uchiha was a name he'd heard since childhood, but their personalities didn't match well, so their relationship was just so - so.

But Shisui Uchiha was very close to him and could be considered a kindred spirit.

Since Mikoto had been strict with him since childhood, he hardly knew any of his peers.

Shisui was two years older than him and was an apprentice of Haruki, so Mikoto didn't stop their friendship.

Itachi Uchiha really liked this friend of his.

He was powerful and good at talking.

So much so that at the age of three, he began to look forward to school.

"It doesn't concern you."

Mikoto turned to look at Itachi Uchiha and gave a faint smile. "You're still too young to get involved in these adult matters."

Although she kept a close eye on Itachi Uchiha because of the [Genjutsu], it didn't mean she disliked her son.

After all, it was just [Genjutsu].

Now, seven years had passed, and the content of the [Genjutsu] didn't match reality.

Except for her son's name.

"Is it going to be a war?"

Itachi Uchiha had always stayed at home. Suddenly encountering such a big event, he couldn't help but be very curious.

Mikoto stroked his head and said, "It's a war with the Cloud Hidden Village."

"Huh?" Itachi Uchiha's eyes showed surprise. "Didn't we recently hold the Chunin Exams together? How could a war break out?"

"The Raikage attempted to assassinate Tsunade - sama yesterday but failed."

Mikoto thought for a while and didn't hide it. Her son had been extremely smart since childhood and had incredibly high talent.

"They actually dared to attack the Hokage - sama!" Itachi Uchiha said angrily.

Influenced by Mikoto and Shisui, he held great respect, even admiration, for the Hokage.

In his heart, both Mikoto and Shisui were very powerful ninjas. Then, the Hokage who could manage them must be even more powerful, right? 

In addition, Shisui often told him that he wanted to become the Hokage in the future.

Mikoto couldn't help but smile. "They've paid the price."

"Does that mean our Uchiha Clan also has to go to the battlefield?" Itachi Uchiha looked up.

"Yes. Just half an hour ago, Fugaku led forty people to the assembly point," Mikoto said.

Ninjas aren't like the Army of the Land of Fire, who must always stay in the military camp.

Apart from training, they usually stay at home or carry out duties separately.

Now, Haruki wants to assemble ten thousand ninja troops. Naturally, it's impossible to gather them right away; it'll take some time.

"What about you, Mom?"

"I'm not going."

Mikoto shook her head and said, "I'll lead a group of people to the east of the Land of Fire to guard against potential threats from the Land of Water."

"Can I go, too?"

Itachi Uchiha looked at Mikoto expectantly. "With Mom and Dad gone, I'll be so bored at home."

"Go to school."

Mikoto rejected his request and said calmly, "You're only three years old. It's time for school, not the battlefield."

"School?"

Itachi Uchiha didn't look the least bit disappointed; he was even a bit excited.

If he went to school, he'd meet many peers, and Shisui was there, too.

"But why did Mom suddenly agree to let me go to school?"

"Previously, you were too young and hadn't reached the required age. But now, as you said, your dad and I are both going out, so I've applied to your Teacher," Mikoto said with a smile.

She called for Inabi Uchiha.

A young man in a Konoha Jonin uniform walked in from outside.

He had long brown hair and a calm expression.

"Lady Mikoto."

"Alright, take Itachi to school to register now."

"Sure."

Inabi Uchiha waved at Itachi Uchiha.

"Mom, I'm leaving then."

Itachi Uchiha waved with a smile. When he reached the door, he stopped, turned around, and said, "Come back early, Mom."

Mikoto nodded with a smile in her eyes.

Itachi Uchiha followed Inabi Uchiha to Konoha University.

The current principal was still Haruki, but he happened to be away. It was Koki Takahiro who greeted Itachi.

He had already received the news from Mikoto, so he wasn't surprised.

As Itachi Uchiha wished, he was assigned to Shisui's class.

"Shisui isn't at school. They're taking the final exam at the tower in the Konoha forest."

After learning Shisui's whereabouts from Koki Takahiro, Itachi Uchiha rushed to the Konoha forest right away.

A tower was rebuilt overnight and stood upright again.

When Itachi Uchiha and Inabi Uchiha arrived, the third match was in progress.

He glanced at the screen.

The nine Genin who had made it to the final were Sasori, Baki, Pakura, Kakashi Hatake, Obito Uchiha, Rin Nohara, Shisui Uchiha, Might Guy, and Asuma Sarutobi.

The first three were from Sunagakure, and the latter six were from Konoha Village.

The first match pitted Pakura against Asuma Sarutobi.

Pakura wielded the special Scorch Release. Asuma was outmatched and ended up losing the match.

The second match was between Rin Nohara and Might Guy.

Although Rin Nohara learned Chakra Enhanced Strength from Haruki, she had little chance of winning against Kai, who used the Eight Gates.

After a few minutes of fighting, she, who had little competitive streak, simply gave up.

Now, the ones fighting in the arena were Shisui Uchiha and Baki.

To Itachi Uchiha's surprise, Baki, who was a few years older than Shisui, was no match for him.

He couldn't help but fall into thought.

His friend's strength was unexpectedly so great.

However, his young age was a major drawback, and reaching this stage was his limit.

Unfortunately, in the next round, he faced Obito Uchiha and was defeated.

His special Shifting Body Technique wasn't very useful against someone with Three - Tomoe.

The last two matches really amazed Itachi.

In his opinion, the battles between Jonin were nothing special.

It was a pity that Obito of their Uchiha clan didn't come in first, but fourth.

He faced Kakashi.

The battle between the two teammates was extremely exciting.

But Kakashi defeated Obito with Niten Ichi - ryu.

However, Kakashi also didn't become the first. He lost to Kai.

To defeat his lifelong rival, Kai took the pills given by Tsunade. As a Genin, he opened the sixth gate of the Eight Gates. Then he won with Morning Peacock.

Although the pills had no side - effects in the short term, the Chakra consumption was too great. Facing Sasori in the last match, he could only admit defeat.

After the competition, The Forth Hokage Tsunade - sama and the Third Kazekage awarded the title of Chunin to all nine of them.

In addition, there were also some Genin who lost, a total of twenty - seven people.

"Hokage - sama, where is Teacher Haruki?"

After the awarding ceremony, Kakashi didn't see Haruki and asked curiously.

His two teammates, Obito and Rin Nohara, also turned their gazes to Tsunade.

"He went to the battlefield in the Land of Lightning."

Tsunade paused slightly and said, "I'm sure you noticed the commotion last night. It was an attack by the Third Raikage."

Kakashi nodded. He naturally knew about the huge noise last night.

However, he was still a bit surprised when he heard Tsunade's words.

He didn't expect the Cloud Hidden Village to be so bold.

He looked up and said again, "Hokage - sama, the three of us are now Chunin and students of Teacher Haruki. I want to take on battlefield duties."

Obito and Rin Nohara also nodded.

They were the strongest students of this batch and now had the title of Chunin. Naturally, they wanted to go to the battlefield to prove themselves.

After all, they weren't cowardly people.

Especially Obito and Kakashi. They both wanted to become as famous in the ninja world as Sakumo Hatake and Haruki.

How cool that would be.

Of course, Kakashi wanted to prove that he was no worse than his father.

He hoped that in the future, when people mentioned him, they wouldn't say "the son of the Legend of the White Fang", but "Kakashi Hatake".

Tsunade understood their thoughts. She smiled and said, "You are certainly qualified, but not for the Land of Lightning. You'll go to the Land of Rain."

"What? Are we gonna fight a war with the Land of Rain?"

Obito instinctively didn't like the weather in the Land of Rain. And he wasn't stupid. It was obvious that one could gain more fame on the battlefield in the Land of Lightning.

"Do you know The Akatsuki Organization?" Tsunade asked.

"Yes, we do." The three of them nodded.

Haruki told them about The Akatsuki Organization. Strictly speaking, the three chiefs of The Akatsuki Organization were their senior fellow apprentices.

Moreover, they had also met them when performing duties related to the Oshima Chamber of Commerce.

How should I put it?

Their relationship with Konoha was neither good nor bad.

"Haruki received a message from the Oshima Chamber of Commerce saying that they had been betrayed, their whereabouts had been detected by Hanzo, and they were in a tough battle," Tsunade took out a Scroll and handed it to Kakashi, smiling, "This is an S-rank duty. Are you interested?"

Kakashi and Obito's eyes lit up.

They had never been involved in an S-rank duty. Once they complete it, it will add a glorious chapter to their resumes.

Moreover, with their Chunin status, they would surely gain fame.

"Are we going to take out Hanzo?"

Obito asked excitedly.

Apparently, he was getting carried away.

Back then, the title of Sannin was bestowed on Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya by Hanzo.

And now, the opportunity was right in front of the three of them.

"You're quite bold," Tsunade shook her head.

She actually didn't quite understand why Haruki insisted that Kakashi and the other two should go to the Land of Rain.

"Jiraiya will be leading this mission. He will explain the specific duties to you," Tsunade looked at the three of them and said seriously, "Hanzo's strength is well-known. Although you three are geniuses, don't act recklessly. Obey Jiraiya's orders, got it?"

"Got it!"

Kakashi and the other two replied in unison.

Obito might get carried away, but Kakashi and Rin Nohara wouldn't.

"Go. Jiraiya will be waiting for you at the Konoha Gate at nine o'clock tomorrow."