The day's training is finally over.
Hatake Sakumo is exhausted like a dog. Although Chishima Chiba and Tsunade are better than that, they are only slightly stronger than Hatake Sakumo.
Moreover, Chishima Chiba and Tsunade also measured their respective limits. The former could use a single shadow clone to assist in training and could last for 3 hours. The latter was slightly worse, but could also maintain it for 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Chidao Qianye attributed the surprise to himself, feeling that his physical talents and the rewards given by the system were superimposed on each other.
But then again, if there were no system rewards, Chishima Chiba's original physical condition would not be as good as Hatake Sakumo's.
This thought flashed through his mind, and Chishima Chiba looked at Tsunade who had been keeping her head down and saying nothing, and couldn't help but ask again.
"Tsunade, what's wrong with you?"
"What is it to you?" Tsunade's tone was soft, but her words were harsh. Chishima Chiba was just thinking about making a subtle hint when she saw Hatake Sakumo stop on the side.
"Chiba, Tsunade, let's stop here today and see you tomorrow." After saying that, he raised his hand and waved to the two of them.
"See you tomorrow." Chishima Chiba and Tsunade waved goodbye to Hatake Sakumo.
But as soon as Hatake Sakumo left, Tsunade lowered her head again with her eyes cast down, and no one knew what she was thinking.
"Tired?"
"Are you sleepy?"
"Thirsty or hungry?"
Chishima Chiba asked questions in rapid succession, but seeing that Tsunade didn't say anything, he had already guessed the answer.
"You are the one who is thirsty and hungry!" Tsunade suddenly looked up, glared at Chishima Chiba fiercely, and then lowered her eyes again.
I was very angry and felt that Chishima Chiba didn't understand what I was thinking and just asked random questions. It was very annoying!
"Is it because of the shadow clone matter?" Chishima Chiba told the truth.
When Tsunade heard this, her lowered eyes trembled. She was happy in her heart, but also embarrassed and a little embarrassed.
If you know, then you know. Why say it out loud?
Tsunade was very conflicted. She wanted to admit it but also wanted to deny it. In the end, she could only raise her head helplessly and said, "Humph, I don't know!"
Chishima Chiba looked at Tsunade's tsundere look and understood in their hearts.
Well, this must be the reason.
But... how to explain this?
After thinking it over, Chishima Chiba finally said something to comfort him, "Does the shadow clone have its own independent personality and thinking? Although they are closely related to our original body, they are still just shadow clones after all."
Hearing this, Tsunade fell silent. She knew this was the fact, but after absorbing the memories from the shadow clone, she felt not only panic but also more fear.
She suddenly realized that when she was with Chishima Chiba, there was nothing wrong, but her own shadow clone and Chishima Chiba's shadow clone...
He shook his head, but still couldn't stop the chaotic thoughts in his mind.
If I am like the shadow clone, I am not sure whether the person I meet when I appear again or have consciousness is Chishima Chiba himself, then what should I do?
And what should Chishima Chiba do?
Suddenly, Tsunade raised her eyes nervously and looked at Chishima Chiba beside her, and said in a weak voice, "Chiba, you won't leave me, right?"
"Of course not."
Chishima Chiba's answer was very powerful and convincing, "I will still wake you up every day and urge you to train every day. I will not leave."
"Yeah." Tsunade nodded twice, and suddenly asked, "Should we also exchange secret signals?"
"We are not shadow clones..." However, when seeing Tsunade's dangerous eyes, Chishima Chiba decisively changed his words, "But it is also very necessary to give secret signals, such as when waking you up early in the morning."
"Then think of one quickly. I want something nicer!"
After a brief thought, Chishima Chiba smiled warmly, "The moonlight is so beautiful tonight. What do you think of this code?"
"Should I speak or should you speak?" Tsunade asked with interest.
Chishima Chiba didn't care whether Tsunade understood or not, he just pointed at himself silently, and then spoke again, "Then Tsunade, you should answer: Yes, the moonlight is beautiful tonight."
"Okay! It's settled!"
Tsunade nodded in agreement, but when she lowered her head, she suddenly saw that her hand was in Chishima Chiba's palm.
I didn't resist, but ignored it naturally, but my heart was pounding violently.
After calming down her breathing, Tsunade changed the subject, "By the way, Chiba, the shadow clones we created should all have our memories, so their secret code should be..."
"I understand what you mean, but as long as our shadow clones get the code right, the shadow clones with other independent consciousness will not use it again."
"Why?" Tsunade opened her eyes wide, full of confusion and curiosity.
"Because you and your shadow clone are unique, both in my eyes and my shadow clone's eyes." Chishima Chiba said seriously, "This uniqueness is not only in appearance, but also in the heart."
"So... when an independent mind appears, even if the shadow clone looks the same as the original, as long as the minds don't match, they won't feel anything, let alone betray each other."
"Besides, because of our personalities, other shadow clones with independent personalities and thoughts have retained this pride and will not blindly interfere."
"oh."
Tsunade nodded like a chick pecking at rice and stopped talking, instead savoring the warmth of Chishima Chiba's fingertips.
Similarly, Chishima Chiba also calmed down, holding Tsunade's soft hand and gently shaking it, shaking it back and forth and not wanting to stop.
They walked in silence, and when they were near the doorstep, Tsunade slowed down her pace, and Chishima and Chiba also wanted to hold hands for a while longer.
"Ahem, Tsunade, I left something at the training ground..."
"Well, I believe you left something at the training grounds." Tsunade said seriously, but her breathing was a little unsteady, "Shall we go back and look for it?"
"We have to go back and look for it."
Chishima Chiba looked as calm as an old dog, but his heart was in turmoil. Tsunade was different today.
Holding Tsunade's soft hand, Chishima Chiba led Tsunade back the same way, slowly shaking her little hand and swaying back.
"Have you found it?" Tsunade felt embarrassed, but she still tried to remain calm, her palms sweating.
"It's not here. It must have fallen on the side of the road. Let's go back and look for it slowly."
"good."
Tsunade nodded slightly, and was pulled by Chishima Chiba to walk slowly on the road. Although they didn't speak, the two felt particularly at ease.
But the road will eventually end, the excuses will eventually run out, and the sky will get dark on time without fail.
The two little hands finally loosened, and both felt lost.
But... we can see each other again tomorrow, and every day in the future, right?
With smiles on their faces, they both took a step forward, stepped onto the stairs in unison, and entered the courtyard of the Qianshou Residence together.
However, as soon as the two entered the door, they noticed that the atmosphere was different from usual
, tense, solemn and heavy.
Moreover, if you look around carefully, you will find that many familiar faces over the past six months have disappeared today.
Chidao Chiba's heart ached and he suddenly let out a long sigh.
The First Ninja World War has begun.