Chapter 276: Ch.276 Taking a Disciple
Facing the Third Hokage's gaze, Tsunade hesitated.
Truth be told, she understood the intent behind the Third's arrangement. The Hokage lineage was fundamentally a mentorship system designed to break free of blood ties and clan shackles.
Only by gathering the village's emerging geniuses under their wing could the Hokage faction ensure a steady stream of exceptional talent in every generation, securing their dominance within Hidden Leaf.
Yet, after a series of personal upheavals, Tsunade's emotional knots remained untied. She wasn't mentally prepared to take on a disciple just yet.
Sensing her reluctance, the Third said slowly: "I've already heard about what happened at the shinobi academy today. Kurama Yakumo defeating Sasuke in a genjutsu duel is proof enough of her talent. She's important to us."
Jiraiya furrowed his brow slightly.
Tsunade's expression darkened.
Both caught the subtext in the Third's words.
If the village intended to use Sasuke's Sharingan as a long-term counterbalance to a potentially rampaging Naruto, they'd also need someone to keep Sasuke in check.
Kurama Yakumo's emergence perfectly filled that gap.
Indeed!