Chapter 3

After all, it was because Shangshan Che’s background was clean. His grandfather had once been the guard of the First Hokage, and he himself was not lacking in talent, which was why Tsunade decided to take him as her apprentice.

After all, Tsunade wasn’t stupid.

Having studied with Tsunade for more than half a year, Shangshan Che had firmly grasped the techniques of "Monstrous Strength" and "Healing Palm." He hadn’t had the chance to learn more before being dispatched to the battlefield.

And Uzumaki Kushina was Shangshan Che’s instructor jonin.

Originally, as a member of Kushina’s team, he didn’t need to go to the battlefield; he only had to handle the village’s defense, without even leaving the village.

However, the front lines were indeed short of personnel. Under the decision of the Third Hokage, Shangshan Che was immediately temporarily reassigned to rush to the front lines for support and join the Minato team.

These two women had inexplicably bad tempers. If they found out that he had gotten lost, the scene would be...

Just thinking about it made his scalp tingle.

"Teacher Minato, I’m fine, right? There’s no need to tell Lady Tsunade and Teacher Kushina, hehe..." Shangshan Che smiled, his eyes forming a very pleasant curve.

Minato noticed Shangshan Che’s fear and found it amusing, laughing, "It depends on whether you listen or not."

Shangshan Che pondered for a moment, he hadn’t heard that the Fourth Hokage was so devious!

"Let’s go, I’ll introduce you to the other team members first," Minato said.

"Wait, Teacher Minato, is there any food?" Shangshan Che called out to Minato.

"Food?" Minato was surprised, "Didn’t you bring enough soldier pills?"

Shangshan Che smiled awkwardly, "I have enough, but... they don’t taste good."

Minato glanced at Shangshan Che, having long heard that this guy was a foodie, he finally got to see it for himself.

Who would look for food in a military camp?

"There are only rice balls," Minato said helplessly.

"Rice balls are fine," Shangshan Che nodded quickly.

"Follow me," Minato shook his head and smiled, leading Shangshan Che to find a tent to settle in, while instructing others to bring some rice balls over.

After moving into an empty tent, someone soon brought the rice balls. Shangshan Che, who had been hungry for several days, ate the simple seaweed rice balls with great relish.

In no time, seven or eight rice balls were swept away by Shangshan Che. The fullness made him very satisfied, and drowsiness washed over him like a tide.

Just as Shangshan Che was planning to have a good sleep, he found that Minato had brought three young ninja to his tent.

"Che, these three are my team members, Hatake Kakashi, Uchiha Obito, and Hyuuga Rin," Minato introduced to Shangshan Che.

Shangshan Che smiled and greeted them, "Seniors, please take care of me."

In secret, he was carefully observing these three people.

One future Sixth Hokage, one future great demon, and another... the catalyst.

"Hello, I’m Hyuuga Rin," Rin responded openly among the three, though her appearance was ordinary, her smile was very pleasant.

But Shangshan Che felt a bit strange.

He had wanted to ask for a long time, why did Hyuuga Rin have a purple bandage on her face?

"Have you also learned medical ninjutsu, Che?" Rin asked with a smile.

"Ah, to be honest, my medical ninjutsu can only be used on myself," Shangshan Che shrugged.

At this moment, Shangshan Che felt a dangerous gaze, and a glance revealed that it was Uchiha Obito.

Is this idiot thinking that anyone who talks to Hyuuga Rin is a threat to his status?

Ha, does he even have a status?

Sure enough, no Uchiha is normal.

He then sneakily glanced at Kakashi, whose eyelids drooped as if he was about to fall asleep, always wearing a mask, doesn’t it feel uncomfortable to breathe?

By the way, why is his arm wrapped in bandages?

Even Kakashi is injured, it seems the enemy is not simple.

"Why is that? I heard from Teacher Minato that you even learned Healing Palm," Rin showed great interest in Shangshan Che.

This sentence pulled Shangshan Che out of his chaotic thoughts.

"Che’s situation is a bit different. As he said, his medical ninjutsu, including Healing Palm, can only heal himself, not others. This has been verified by Lady Tsunade," Minato smiled and explained for Shangshan Che.

"Is that so... It’s a pity I haven’t learned Healing Palm yet," Rin seemed a bit disappointed.

"With your strength, I’m sure you’ll learn it soon, no need to rush," Shangshan Che smiled and consoled her.

It had to be said that Shangshan Che’s smile, displayed on his delicate and handsome face, was indeed very charming.

Like a ray of sunshine, a gentle spring breeze, illuminating and awakening everything.

In Rin’s eyes, it seemed to reflect a shimmering golden light, her expression deeply moved.

"Tch, a medical ninja who can’t heal others, what kind of medical ninja is that? Just a waste," Obito, seeing Rin’s attitude towards Shangshan Che, deeply felt the threat and said resentfully.

"Hey, Obito, what are you saying? That’s too rude!" Rin was both surprised and angry, feeling extremely disappointed and embarrassed.

"That’s the truth!" Obito, seeing Rin actually defending Shangshan Che, became even angrier, his face turning red, "I didn’t say anything wrong!"

Although he regretted his words a bit after saying them, thinking they were a bit too harsh, being provoked by Rin, his youthful pride flared up, and he stubbornly refused to admit it.

"Obito! How can you say that?!" Rin’s face turned red with anger, she couldn’t believe Obito could be so embarrassing, "Apologize to Che quickly!"

"But I didn’t do anything wrong, why should I apologize?!" Obito turned his head away, frowning, his face turning green, muttering, "You’re just helping him because he looks good, humph!"

"You!" Rin was so angry she couldn’t speak.

"Alright, alright," Minato, feeling helpless, quickly stepped in to mediate, "Obito, say less, and Rin, calm down."

As he said this, Minato glanced at Shangshan Che, seeing that he didn’t seem to care about Obito’s words and was instead half-asleep.

Originally, if Obito said such things, Shangshan Che should have stood up to refute them himself.

Why did Shangshan Che not say a word, and instead, Rin and Obito ended up arguing?

Minato felt a headache.

"That... Che, Obito didn’t mean it, he just..."

At this point, Minato didn’t know how to explain. He just wanted to be a peacemaker, but in the end, he could only smooth things over.

"Hmm?" Shangshan Che perked up, waving his hand, "Oh, it’s fine, it’s fine. I’m not a medical ninja anyway, so what he said doesn’t matter to me."

Everyone was taken aback by his words.

That’s right, Shangshan Che had never said he was a medical ninja...