Ashura

Kazuya felt a surge of power as he picked up the chakra points and combat experience scattered by the two women. The sensation of Ashura's blood entering his veins was overwhelming.

Ashura blood! The body of a Sage! It finally appeared! Kazuya's heart raced with excitement. A fire seemed to ignite within him, spreading rapidly through every meridian and inch of flesh. The power of the Sage's bloodline coursed through him. This was Ashura, son of the Sage of Six Paths! His bloodline held the potential to ascend to the level of the Six Paths.

Kazuya couldn't help but feel grateful towards Tsunade. Not only had she given him 30 million ryo, but now this incredible power as well. He took a deep breath, suppressing the burning sensation, and prepared to continue the battle.

He accelerated, knowing Tsunade's strength lay in close combat. She was a formidable medical ninja with devastating melee attacks. But Kazuya wouldn't be easily bullied; he met her head-on, hand-to-hand.

"It hurts!" Tsunade roared, her voice echoing across the field. Each strike she delivered caused the ground to quake and shatter, creating an earthquake-like effect. Shizune, watching from a safe distance, couldn't help but feel a mix of horror and awe at her mentor's raw power.

"Master Tsunade's battles are always terrifying," Shizune muttered, clutching her pet pig. However, what truly amazed her was Kazuya's ease in facing Tsunade's relentless attacks. Despite her fierce power, he remained unfazed, matching her blow for blow.

"Amazing!" Shizune thought. "Could Kazuya be as strong as Master Tsunade?"

Tsunade continued her onslaught, her expression growing more serious. "He's too fast," she thought. "I can't even touch his clothes. How can I fight this?"

It was a rare and frustrating experience for Tsunade. No matter what techniques she used, she couldn't land a hit. Kazuya's speed was simply too great.

Kazuya flashed through the dust and debris with astonishing agility. Tsunade's strength was legendary, but without being able to land a hit, it was meaningless. Kazuya, a speed-type ninja, was her perfect counter. His physique talent, enhanced reaction time, Body Flicker Technique, and Flying Thunder God Technique made him virtually untouchable.

[You picked up 200 chakra points]

[You picked up 200 chakra points]

[You picked up 50 points of Yang Release talent]

[You picked up 50 points of Yang Release talent]

[You picked up 30 points of Ashura blood]

[You picked up 20 points of Ashura blood]

Golden lights continued to fly towards Kazuya, granting him chakra and talents. He gathered 300 points of Yang Release talent and 50 points of Ashura blood. However, as the battle progressed, the drops of Ashura blood diminished.

"It's time to end this," Kazuya thought, smiling softly. He knew that continuing the fight wouldn't yield high-quality gains.

In an instant, Kazuya's figure appeared behind Tsunade as if he had teleported. "Thank you for the enlightenment, Lady Tsunade," he said, placing a kunai gently against her throat.

Shizune's eyes widened in shock, her pet pig falling from her grasp. "No more fights, no more fights!" Tsunade slapped Kazuya's hand away, furious. "What does the old man mean by sending you, a little monster, to me? Is he trying to humiliate me?"

Tsunade recognized her defeat. She had many powerful techniques left unused, but so did Kazuya. Continuing the fight would have been fruitless.

"Fine," Tsunade said, a sullen expression on her face. "I can't even win, so I have no face to be your teacher. But if you want to learn something, just ask."

"Lord Sarutobi trusts you very much, Kazuya," Tsunade continued seriously. "So you don't have to be polite with me."

"Lady Tsunade," Kazuya replied, genuinely touched. He appreciated her openness.

Tsunade sighed. "For appearances, you will still be my disciple. That's what Lord Sarutobi wants. He's very optimistic about you and wants you to be his successor. That's why he sent you to me. There aren't many suitable candidates in the village, and Sarutobi's age makes it difficult for him to take you on directly."

Kazuya nodded, understanding. It made sense for Sarutobi Hiruzen to send him to Tsunade given the age difference. If Sarutobi had taken him on directly, the generational gap would have been too wide.

"You really are a monster," Tsunade muttered, glancing at Kazuya. Despite her best efforts, she couldn't defeat him. If they had fought to the death, she would have only a slim chance of surviving, not winning.

At this moment, Shizune approached, still holding her pet pig. She surveyed the ruined field and marveled at Kazuya's power. "Kazuya is too strong. Master Tsunade was serious, and she still lost!"

"Fair enough," Shizune whispered. "I hope Master Tsunade stays calm and doesn't lose another 30 million..."

"Shizune, don't think I can't hear you!" Tsunade shouted, regaining her spirits. "And I've told you many times, money isn't important. If we run out, we can always borrow more!"

"But there isn't an endless supply of money!" Shizune retorted.

"Ha ha ha..." Tsunade laughed, dragging Shizune along. "Let's go!"

Kazuya watched them go, shaking his head with a smile. Tsunade's attitude towards money was truly unique, but it suited her perfectly.