Chapter 9: Opening a Hospital
Kawakaze adjusted Nawaki's posture before letting him continue practicing independently. The Senju clan's strong genes were undeniable, and Nawaki, inheriting their strength, had shown significant progress. The sword's weight posed no difficulty for him.
The Senju family also possessed classic Kenjutsu texts, and with Kawakaze—a skilled professional—teaching him, Nawaki was starting to show real potential. Tsunade observed him with satisfaction, noting his increased dedication compared to training at home.
"Kawakaze, is this the Hatake Clan's Kenjutsu?" Tsunade asked, drawing Kawakaze's attention away from Nawaki. He turned to her with a warm smile, exuding confidence.
"It's just a small insight I've gained on my own," Kawakaze replied casually, his movements relaxed and assured. Tsunade couldn't help but admire his flawless execution of the fundamental Kenjutsu techniques.
"Kawakaze is truly a genius of the Hatake Clan," she remarked.
"Not at all, it's all thanks to the blessings of my ancestors," Kawakaze said humbly. To Tsunade, however, it sounded like modesty.
Nearby, Kushina rolled her eyes. Despite her playful nature, she'd matured early, growing up independently in Konoha. Watching Tsunade, she couldn't help but think about how her older sister had fallen for Kawakaze's charm. Women in love can be so irrational, she thought with a sigh.
Turning her focus to Nawaki, Kushina grabbed a wooden sword from the weapons rack and began practicing. Learning a few moves to impress Minato seemed like a great idea, and she imagined his sunny smile and praise. A grin crept onto her face as she trained, though she realized, to her dismay, she was starting to resemble the people she teased for being love-struck.
"Let's sit for a while," Kawakaze suggested, showing no intention of practicing further. After all, wasn't spending time with a beautiful woman more worthwhile? He guided Tsunade to a stone table in the dojo, its simple yet elegant design evoking an ancient Chinese aesthetic.