Naruto: My Unique System

Chapter 66: Sparks Between Two Countries

Yesterday, Orochimaru was swindled out of a large sum of money and was also dragged by Tsunade to demonstrate a considerable amount of Medical Ninjutsu. Orochimaru, feeling some mental phantom pain, arrived at the Senju clan's territory at half-past five in the morning on the second day.

However, at this moment, he furrowed his brow. Four children were currently engaged in short-distance shuttle running, followed by Ninja Tool Throwing in a state of oxygen deficiency. Orochimaru admired this method.

What truly made Orochimaru frown was Tatsuma's running posture. Unlike the others, Tatsuma swung his arms naturally while running.

For any other ninja, Tatsuma's running style would be corrected. However, Orochimaru was different from other ninjas. He keenly noticed the benefits brought about by Tatsuma's peculiar running style.

The stability of the center of gravity was improved, allowing adjustments to the waist and abdomen at any time. Although his hands were slightly farther from the ninja tool pouch, making it inconvenient to retrieve tools at any moment, Orochimaru recognized the advantages.

Moreover, if Tatsuma runs with a Kunai or another weapon suitable for close-quarters combat already in his hands, his running posture with bent arms and hands mostly in front of his chest would be highly advantageous for blocking.

After all, from the chest and abdomen to the head, these areas are filled with vulnerabilities. When ninjas use Ninja Tool Throwing, they often target these vulnerable parts. If Tatsuma ran with his hands behind him, it would be slower to defend against attacks.

Frowning in contemplation, Orochimaru had already compared Tatsuma's running posture with the conventional one, considering numerous advantages and disadvantages. His conclusion was that Tatsuma's running style was more scientifically sound.

Unconsciously, Orochimaru's arms followed Tatsuma's bent-arm swinging motion as he ran. His hands instinctively simulated holding a weapon, speculating on how to block and counterattack.

"Are you having a seizure?"

Tsunade, who had been woken up early by Mito due to her sudden progress in training, looked at Orochimaru, who was standing in place swinging his arms and twisting his hips, with a weary expression, and spoke in a disdainful tone.

However, Orochimaru shook his head. He wasn't Jiraiya, and he wouldn't argue over such trivial matters. He turned back and said earnestly:

"Sakamoto Tatsuma is a genius."

"Everyone says that," Tsunade shrugged. She was curious about Tatsuma's growth, but at the moment, Tatsuma, in her eyes, wasn't particularly outstanding. Moreover, her perception of Tatsuma's talent subconsciously made her skeptical about his future.

Hearing Tsunade's somewhat indifferent tone, Orochimaru pursed his lips and said, "Tsunade, between Sakamoto Tatsuma and Minato Namikaze, whom would you choose as your disciple?"

"It doesn't matter; Jiraiya will be training them both anyway."

Tsunade, still not fully awake and appearing indifferent to everything, prompted Orochimaru to speak seriously, "Tsunade, as your teammate, I advise you to consider it carefully. Seize opportunities when necessary."

At these words, Tsunade, with sleepy eyes, opened them slightly wider and asked, "You have high hopes for Tatsuma?"

"The point is not whether I have high hopes; it's whether you do," Orochimaru replied. Tsunade raised an eyebrow and said, "Actually, Minato has better talent."

"Indeed, with Minato's talent, he might become the most outstanding ninja in people's perception. However, Tatsuma seems like the kind of person who can change people's perception of what a ninja is."