Tsunade had never truly expected it to hatch on her back.
But when the dazzling golden light faded, a pink cow shook itself and stood up from the broken eggshell.
Everyone present was stunned.
The cow had a plump, rounded body with soft, lustrous pink fur that almost seemed to glow; a small black ball dangled from the tip of its tail, swaying gently, appearing both adorable and clumsy.
It let out a soft "Moo~"
Though childish in tone, it carried a strange echo.
Tsunade stood frozen for a moment before she finally snapped out of it.
"This... what is this?"
Far away in the Land of Rain, Shiroishi naturally received the notification of Tsunade's Ninja Beast Egg activating.
[Host Confirmed: Tsunade (Miltank)]
[Skills Activated: Healing Bell, Milk Drink, Ice Punch]
[Awakened Ability: Herbivore]
Immediately after, the Miltank lowered its head, wagged its tail, and emitted a cheerful chime!
Ding~ Ling ling~
A warm aura spread from its body, like a spring breeze turning into rain, enveloping the entire entrance of the Forest of Death.
The students and teachers present all felt subtle changes in their bodies: fatigue vanished completely, and even some minor scrapes healed unnoticed.
"Is this medical ninjutsu?!"
A medical ninja exclaimed in surprise.
Tsunade herself was taken aback.
Orochimaru narrowed his eyes, a mysterious glint within them.
While the Healing Chime astonished everyone, Miltank's other skill, Milk Drink, had not been demonstrated yet.
But as someone resonating with Miltank, Tsunade clearly sensed the presence of these skills.
Jiraiya approached at that moment: "Tsunade, what's this cow called?"
After a long silence, Tsunade murmured: "Miltank."
Miltank lowered its head and licked Tsunade's hand, its smooth fur shimmering with a faint glow.
It was a gentle, inclusive life aura, perfectly matching its owner's personality.
"...It's quite likable, actually."
After a moment of stunned silence, Tsunade smiled.
Her Chakra flowed once more, merging with Miltank's aura.
Faint, milky-white specks of light appeared in the surrounding air, condensing into Energy Milk Droplets that landed in the palm of Tsunade's hand.
This was a new type of healing ninjutsu, executed through the resonance between Tsunade and Miltank.
As for Shiroishi, his attention was entirely focused on the Herbivore ability.
Ability awakening?
This was the first successful case of ability activation.
Previously, all hatched Ninja Beasts, though possessing unique skills, had never displayed abilities at this level.
"So that's it... it's because of the Senju clan's bloodline."
Shiroishi adjusted his glasses.
Tsunade's own Chakra was rich with intense vitality, making it most compatible with the World Tree's root energy.
Her Chakra reserves were more abundant than those of her contemporaries, Orochimaru and Jiraiya, enabling her to activate one of the Ninja Beast's latent potentials—its ability—during hatching.
The Herbivore ability countered part of the Grass-type energy of Orochimaru's Flapple, and the more it consumed the syrup from Flapple's body, the better the restorative milk it could produce.
With Tsunade successfully hatching a Miltank in one go.
The World Tree's interface unlocked a new attribute!
Fairy Type!
[Fairy attribute unlocked. Consume corresponding Chakra to activate?]
It was evident that with Tsunade's powerful physique from the Senju clan resonating with the Ninja Beast Egg, combined with the integration of the Milk Drink skill and the selection of the Fairy Type, the World Tree interface appeared for the first time.
"Milk Drink?"
An awkward expression flickered across her face.
She stared blankly at the faintly glowing milk.
"This... this can't actually be drinkable, can it?"
Miltank let out a soft "Moo~" as if encouraging her.
After a moment of hesitation, Tsunade took a small sip of the milk droplet in her palm.
Instantly, a sweet aroma spread in her mouth, and a warm power surged through her body, causing her eyes to widen in astonishment.
Jiraiya's jaw dropped, and he stood there utterly dumbfounded.
His shocked expression, paired with his slightly exaggerated tone, drew laughter from the surrounding students.
However, before the laughter could fade, a loud "Boom!" echoed as Jiraiya was sent flying by a single punch from Tsunade,
dragging a long trench in the ground amid a cloud of dust.
Tsunade gritted her teeth, her fist still trembling. "Jiraiya, you're despicable, with your filthy thoughts!"
Lying on the ground, Jiraiya looked utterly speechless.
He hadn't said anything...
After that punch, silence fell instantly.
The students exchanged uneasy glances, even holding their breaths, afraid of drawing unwanted attention.
On the other end of the Crystal Ball, the Third Hokage and Danzo were also left stunned.
The Third Hokage narrowed his eyes and slowly exhaled a puff of smoke,
"Healing energy... almost equivalent to the chakra mode of medical ninjutsu."
Danzo, however, wore a grim expression. "On the battlefield... it's equivalent to having a medical ninja."
Kushina Uzumaki clenched her fists, her eyes shining with envy.
"So amazing... Is this Lady Tsunade's Ninja Beast? It can even heal others!"
Her voice was filled with genuine awe.
Beside her, Mikoto Uchiha was equally captivated.
She whispered, "Kushina, we must work hard too. We have to get our own Ninja Beast Eggs in the Forest of Death!"
Hearing this, Kushina nodded firmly. "Yes! When the time comes, I'll definitely hatch an even cooler Ninja Beast than hers!"
Standing behind them, Minato Namikaze also fixed his gaze intently on Miltank.
His usually gentle smile now carried a hint of fervor.
Among the Uchiha clan, the atmosphere grew intensely heated.
Fugaku, Yashiro, Yakurami, and others all had blazing eyes,
exchanging meaningful glances—naturally, they were determined to seize as many Ninja Beast Eggs as possible in the Forest of Death.
Meanwhile, in the Hyuga clan's camp, Hizashi quietly said to his brother,
"Brother, I heard that these Ninja Beast Eggs hatch based on resonance with the host's chakra and emotions. Everyone will get the Ninja Beast that best suits them. It's truly incredible... Can they even resonate with Bloodline Abilities?"
Hiashi did not respond, merely watching Tsunade and the gentle Miltank in silence.
He had also experienced the sensation brought by the Healing Bell earlier.
"Truly... incredible."
Not far away, Tsunade finally retracted her fist, let out a sigh, and a faint smile appeared on her face.
Miltank stood obediently by her side, its tail swaying gently, emitting a pleasant bell sound.
The sight of the girl and the beast inexplicably brought a sense of reassurance.
She scanned her surroundings, and wherever her gaze fell, all the students straightened their backs—
whether they were from the Uchiha, Hyuga, or ordinary ninja families—
their eyes burning with unprecedented passion.
At this moment, they each received a scroll provided by the Hidden Leaf Village.
This scroll would allow them to abandon the exam at the most critical moment and return to a safe location.
Tsunade's lips curved slightly as she gazed toward the Forest of Death.
"Since everyone can't wait any longer…"
She raised her hand, her voice resounding with an undeniable authority:
"The first round of the exam begins now!"
As her words fell, the square erupted into chaos!
Hundreds of students simultaneously unleashed their Chakra, transforming into streaks of movement,
rushing like arrows into the eerie Forest of Death!
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