Hokage: Immortal, I Open Unlimited Eight Gates

"Okay, okay, I didn't expect that you, Chiba, would be the one to ask me to compete. Were you getting scared that my strength is growing, and you're afraid I might surpass you?"

Nawaki was excited when he heard that Uchiha Chiba had initiated the challenge.

It had been five years—five whole years. Does anyone know how tough those years were for him?

Uchiha Chiba nodded, agreeing with everything Nawaki said. There was no point in arguing with him; after all, letting him think he was right would make him happy for a while.

"Then let's get started."

Nawaki , thinking he had figured out Uchiha Chiba's intentions, immediately took a stance.

Looking at Uchiha Chiba, Nawaki called out, "I'm ready, Chiba."

With that, Nawaki launched an attack.

Ten minutes later.

Nawaki , with a bruised nose and swollen face, lay on the ground, gasping for air.

"What a tough battle. Nawaki , you've really gotten stronger," Uchiha Chiba said with a smile as he brushed the dust from his hands.

"You jerk! You just wanted to beat me up on purpose today, right?" Senju Nawaki finally realized what had happened. Over the past five years, he had always challenged Uchiha Chiba, but today had been different.

Thinking back to how Uchiha Chiba had beaten him mercilessly, he should have known there were no good intentions.

Uchiha Chiba smirked. "Don't say that, Nawaki. I really do think you've gotten stronger. Didn't you notice that our battle lasted longer than before?"

Although Nawaki was still a little upset, hearing Uchiha Chiba's words made him realize it was true.

In the past, he would last only about three minutes, but today, he had lasted several times longer.

Sitting up happily, Nawaki said, "You're right, Chiba. I have definitely become stronger."

Seeing the silly smile on Nawaki 's face, Uchiha Chiba couldn't help but think that this kid was too easy to deceive. He still didn't realize he had been tricked.

"I'm going to call it a day. Keep working hard, Naoki. I'm sure it won't be long before you can defeat me," Uchiha Chiba said.

"Don't worry, I'll do my best. But when I defeat you, don't cry,"Nawaki replied with a grin.

"Ow, that hurts!" Nawaki touched the wound on his face without thinking.

In the classroom.

Nara Shikaku looked at Senju Nawaki and was surprised. "Nawaki , what happened to you? How did you end up like this?"

Nawaki casually replied, "Oh, it's nothing. Just a sparring match with Chiba. By the way, Shikaku, it was Chiba who challenged me this time, and I lasted for ten minutes. How's that? Pretty awesome, right?"

"Yeah, that's great, but you should go to the infirmary to take care of the injury on your face. We have class soon," Nara Shikaku advised.

"You're right. I'll go now," Nawaki said, nodding, and quickly ran out of the classroom.

After Nawaki left, Nara Shikaku turned to Uchiha Chiba and poked him with his finger. "Chiba, even though Nawaki isn't the brightest, he's still our friend. Why did you go so hard on him today?"

Uchiha Chiba thought for a moment and decided to explain. "There's a reason why I beat him today... Don't worry, though, today was an exception. I won't beat him like that again in the future."

After hearing Uchiha Chiba's explanation, Nara Shikaku could only shake his head in helplessness.

"Well, Tsunade-sama, it seems that a biological brother is no better than a godbrother."

But Nara couldn't help but admit that Uchiha Chiba was lucky—he had met Tsunade-sama and recognized her as his sister right away.

Friday night.

Uchiha Chiba picked up a piece of fried chicken and bit into it, looking at Uchiha Genka. "Mom, I've already learned how to tread water and climb trees. When will you teach me the changes in Chakra properties?"

"Wait a bit, I'll teach you after dinner," Uchiha Genka replied.

Uchiha had expected that it would take her son several days to master water treading and tree climbing. Wasn't he supposed to be a genius?

But she didn't dwell on it. Medical Ninjutsu was different from regular Ninjutsu and required careful thought.

As for her son, Uchiha Chiba, it was normal that he needed some time to calm down and focus.

"Okay."

After hearing this, Uchiha Chiba nodded and returned to his meal.

Across the table, Uchiha Genka looked at him. "Chiba, do you know how many Chakra attributes there are?"

"Seven—wind, earth, thunder, water, fire, yin, and yang," Uchiha Chiba answered quickly.

He was well-versed in Chakra properties, but most ordinary ninjas only knew the five basic ones.

Uchiha Genka nodded. "Yes, those seven attributes. But unlike the elemental ones, the yin and yang attributes are inherent in everyone. The strength of these attributes varies, and Medical Jutsu is the external manifestation of the Yang Style..."

Half an hour later, Uchiha Genka sipped her tea. "How's it going? Do you have any questions?"

"No, everything's clear. I'll ask you if anything comes up," Uchiha Chiba replied.

Uchiha Genka nodded approvingly. "Good. By the way, Chiba, you can buy a fish tomorrow and start practicing with it. Alright, it's getting late. I'm going to rest now. You should too."

"Understood, Mom."

As Uchiha Genka stood up to leave, Uchiha Chiba nodded.

After his mother went to bed, Uchiha Chiba lay in bed, reflecting on what he had learned about Yang Style. It was much more complex than what he had seen in the anime.

Although it was more challenging than he expected, he didn't find it impossible. After all, he was a dedicated person.

With those thoughts, his eyelids grew heavy, and soon he drifted into sleep.

The next day.

"Mom, I'll be out for a bit today and won't be back for lunch."

At breakfast, Uchiha Chiba informed his mother.

He was going to the Senju tribe to cook for his mother's grandmother, and since Uchiha Genka was resting today, he wanted to let her know in advance.

"Alright, but don't stay out too late, okay?" Uchiha Genka reminded him casually, thinking he was just going out to hang with friends.

"I got it, Mom."

Outside the Senju tribe, under a tree.

Nawaki squatted, poking the ground with his fingers. "Damn it, that violent woman Tsunade actually asked me to wait here early in the morning for that guy Chiba."

"Master Nawaki , who are you waiting for? You've been here for a while," one of the Senju tribe members asked.

"Oh, I'm waiting for a friend. He might have trouble finding my house, so I'm waiting at the gate," Nawaki replied.

"Well, if you tell me what he looks like, I can guide him to you," the tribesman offered.

Nawaki waved his hand. "No, I'll wait here. If I go back now, I'll definitely get beaten by my sister."

"Ah, Tsunade-sama? Then please take your time, Master Nawaki ," the tribesman said before walking away, leaving Nawaki to wait.