The reason the three Snake Princesses had suddenly changed their attitude toward Kazuyama was simple—they had tasted the Seven-Leaves-One-Branch Flower.
The flavor had enchanted them, leaving them thoroughly satisfied.
Although the White Snake Sage had taken the flower, Kazuyama was still here.
If they treated him well and taught him their Senjutsu properly, perhaps he could bring them more of that miraculous flower in the future.
Besides… this kid had some del...
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"Kid, put away your hostility."
"You know nothing about the Senjutsu of Ryūchi Cave."
"Normally, to practice the Senjutsu of Ryūchi Cave, one must transform their body into a snake by withstanding the power of Senjutsu that I impart."
"After all, the Senjutsu of Ryūchi Cave is the Senjutsu of snakes—it is not suited for humans."
"Only by becoming a snake can you endure the natural energy—the Power of the Sage."
The White Snake Sage slowly straightened up, ...
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The allure of delicious food is always one of the best ways to launch an attack.
The three Snake Princesses had finished eating all the snakeberries and looked completely satisfied.
"Kid, these berries were delicious. Do you have any more?"
"No..."
Kazuyama remained unfazed by the three Snake Princesses' frustrated expressions as he calmly announced that there were no more snakeberries.
"You ate all the snakeberries I prepared for the White Snake Sage!"
"An...
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“Kid, how did you get here?”
Tagorihime smiled as she questioned Kazuyama. Everyone who arrived at Ryūchi Cave had to be questioned before they could begin the challenge.
“My sensei is Orochimaru. I came here using the scroll he gave me.”
“Very good. So it really was Orochimaru… Back then, he disappointed us all by failing the exam, but now he’s sent a ninja with a Kekkei Genkai. Not bad.”
Tagorihime nodded, exchanging a glance with her two sisters.
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"Leaf-Style Dance of the Crescent Moon."
"Pfft, leave that to Hayate..."
Kazuyama shut the Kenjutsu scroll with a scowl. Techniques like that? Completely unsuited for him.
But the Kusanagi sword? No way he was letting Hayate have it. That blade was his—for no other reason than the simple fact that it was cool.
One day, he’d have it at his waist, a long robe draped over his shoulders... Tsk, tsk. Wouldn’t he be the Naruto world's equivalent of Yao?
(Note...
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“Chōmei, you have to keep an eye on things for me at all times. I don’t want to die young.”
“Relax, I got this. If anything goes wrong, I’ll just slap a Tailed Beast cloak on you!”
With that, the operation to break through the restrictions resumed—this time, even more extreme than before.
The security measures on the research lab’s door were getting downright ridiculous. Poison gas? Explosions? Kazuyama could deal with that. But what if a barrier activated a...
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“Eh?”
“That’s the puppet that destroyed the trap earlier...”
“Sasori?”
Kazuyama Gekkō's eyes locked onto the massive puppet standing amidst the sea of snakes, unfazed by their relentless attacks. He refrained from mentioning Sanshōuo’s name since Orochimaru and Shinnosuke Sarutobi were present.
“So that’s Chiyo’s grandson?”
“Not bad craftsmanship.”
Orochimaru and Shinnosuke observed Sanshōuo and couldn't help but acknowledge i...
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“The traps have all been destroyed.”
“They're already on the move again. What do we do?”
Kazuyama crouched in the treetops a kilometer away, relaying everything he saw through the Hive Mind.
Orochimaru and Shinnosuke, perched on tree trunks nearby, frowned slightly. The enemy was advancing at a speed far beyond their expectations.
“If we don’t act soon, they’ll just charge straight past our positions.”
“That won’t do. Orochimaru, shall we inte...
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"I'm going out to take care of some business. You carry on," Kawakaze said casually.
He had planned to visit Kakuzu in the afternoon for another conversation. However, when he arrived at the Hokage's office, the sight of the desk made him pause. The stack of documents had more than doubled compared to yesterday.
Without hesitation, Kawakaze decided to leave. Part of the blame for this mess belonged to Kakuzu—the damage caused last night had been reported today.
"No, I can'...
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"Lord Kawakaze hasn't returned yet. Do you think something's wrong?"
In front of the Hokage building, a few Konoha ninja stood uneasily, glancing toward the distance.
"Nonsense! How could anything go wrong with Lord Kawakaze?"
This came from a diehard fan of Kawakaze, someone who firmly believed that no one in the ninja world could escape from him. Even Kawakaze himself probably didn’t have such confidence.
"I was just talking nonsense," the ninja said apologetically...
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"You have it with you?" Kawakaze asked casually, but Kakuzu didn't respond right away.
If he said he had it, would he still need to pay?
If he said he didn’t, how would the other person believe him?
Before Kakuzu could answer, Kawakaze spoke again. "That's an impressive sum."
Kawakaze gave a satisfied smile. Indeed, who in the world doesn't like money?
"So, you're saying yes." Kakuzu's face showed a flicker of joy, and his tensed nerves began to relax.
"N...
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“Fire Release: Searing Migraine!”
Kakuzu formed a hand seal with both hands as he kept moving. Behind him, a black monster appeared, opening its mouth to unleash a massive sea of fire.
“Water Release: Water Wall!”
Seeing the approaching inferno, several Konoha ninjas adept in Water Release quickly formed seals, creating a water barrier to shield themselves.
Although Water Release counters Fire Release, the outcome depends on the strength of the techniques. Kaku...
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“He’s not bad,” Kawakaze remarked casually, glancing around.
Kakuzu, watching from his hiding spot, instinctively crouched lower. He didn’t want to be discovered like this.
The captain misinterpreted Kawakaze’s comment as sarcasm. He opened his mouth to defend himself but, unable to find the words, could only bow his head deeper, hoping the ordeal would pass quickly.
“Setting fire to the Hokage Building—what do you think he was after?” Tsunade asked, touching...
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Kawakaze's days are monotonously repetitive: he is either at home or in the Hokage's Office. Using the Flying Thunder God Technique to travel back and forth, he is like a dragon whose head is always visible but whose tail is never seen.
Despite many days of investigation, Kakuzu hasn't even caught a glimpse of him.Kawakaze heads out early in the morning and returns late at night, yet his efforts have yielded nothing. Kakuzu, now anxious, sits uneasily in his hotel room.
"This can'...
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Time passed quickly; more than a week had gone by since Hayato last reported the news. The ninjas patrolling the village had found no suspicious individuals, and there were no signs of the barrier being breached. Many believed the assassin targeting Kawakaze had already given up.
Kawakaze himself seemed indifferent—if this continued, he feared he might forget the threat altogether. Life in Konohagakure remained unchanged by the situation.
“Boss, one order of raw beef liver and...
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Knock, knock, knock.
"Come in."
Kawakaze didn't even look up. He had grown accustomed to the intensity of his work, his days packed beyond belief.
"Lord Kawakaze."
The person entering was Hayato Yamanaka. Generally, his visits didn’t bode well.
"What is it? Speak."
Kawakaze scratched his head; Hayato’s presence always had a way of souring his mood. It wasn’t that he disliked Hayato personally—rather, it was the trouble he often brought with...
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As the days passed, Tsunade's belly grew larger. Kawakaze had settled into the same old routine every day. Though monotonous, it wasn't unpleasant. When he came home and saw Tsunade with her growing belly, all his worries would vanish.
Today was Kakashi's second birthday, and everyone had gathered early to celebrate. A large group of friends had been invited, and Sakumo had taken the morning off work. Although it was still early, the Hatake Clan was already bustling with activity.
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“Lord Kawakaze, you're here again?” Shōta said as he looked up to see Kawakaze appear in the Hokage’s Office using the Flying Thunder God Technique.
“Ah! Tsunade, Tsunade is still busy with something,” Kawakaze stammered, unable to come up with a convincing excuse. He certainly couldn’t admit he’d been roped into this again. Resigned, he sat down at the desk with a helpless expression.
“Oh...” Shōta replied, choosing not to press further. He knew Tsunade all to...
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Tsunade held Kakashi while Nayuki walked beside her. The trio soon arrived at the shopping street and headed straight into a children’s clothing store.
“Kakashi, do you like this outfit?” Tsunade asked, freeing one hand to point at a nice little kimono.
“It’s nice,” Kakashi replied, though he didn’t really like the style. Still, he went along with Tsunade. For someone so young, he was already quite tactful.
“Then try it on,” Tsunade said, calling the store ...
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The next day, Kawakaze woke up from sleep and slightly moved his numb arm. His eyes were only half-open, and his consciousness was still hazy.
Perhaps this small movement startled Tsunade, who slowly woke up with a soft “Hmm.”
“Good morning!” Kawakaze greeted her. “Time to go to work.”
Tsunade rubbed her eyes and glanced at the sunlight streaming through the curtains.
“It’s almost time.” Kawakaze narrowed his eyes, also looking out the window.
...
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At the Senju residence, the dinner was a great success. From the moment the meal was served, the conversation never stopped.
Mito, who hadn’t drunk sake in many years, made an exception and shared a few cups with Kawakaze. It was clear how happy she was! Drinking sake loosened her tongue, and she began recounting amusing stories about Tsunade’s childhood. Tsunade could only pout and occasionally call out, “Grandma!” in protest.
Nawaki joined in, adding fuel to the fire by ...
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Nawaki parted ways with Kawakaze at the intersection, and Kawakaze followed Tsunade to the Hokage Building. He still hadn’t had enough of sharing the good news.
As soon as they entered the building, Kawakaze was ready to show off. Tsunade smiled softly, watching him act so goofy and wrapped in a deep sense of happiness.
After receiving a full share of blessings, the two arrived at the office. Poor Shōta was hopelessly buried under a mountain of documents.
"Lady Hokage, yo...
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It wasn’t a long walk, but Kawakaze insisted on taking his time with Tsunade. By the time they reached the entrance to the Senju residence, he still felt unsatisfied.
“We’re here already?” Kawakaze said, staring at the gate and letting out a sigh.
“Why didn’t you just take a trumpet and announce it from the street?” Tsunade said, giving him a sharp glare.
Her tone dripped with sarcasm, but Kawakaze didn’t seem to notice.
“You’re right. I’ll do tha...
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“I understand, Sensei’s wife,” Nagato said, picking up his chopsticks again with a touch of emotion. So many people cared about him, and he couldn’t let them down.
“Okay, let’s not talk about it anymore. Nagato will be fine,” Kawakaze said, ending the matter. He trusted Nagato completely and felt confident this was something he could handle.
“Didn’t you say you had good news for me?” Kawakaze asked suddenly, as if he had just remembered. He turned to Tsunade wi...
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“Careful, if you keep smiling like that, your face might get stuck,” Nagato said, gradually regaining his composure enough to tease her.
“Ah, don’t you dare say that to me!” Nonō shot back, standing up and swinging her fist at him.
“I’m not going to fight you,” Nagato said, dodging her punch and instead tickling her sides.
“Haha, hahaha… You’re being naughty!” Nonō exclaimed, twisting her body as she tried to escape. When had I ever revealed my ...
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“Then you can call me if you need me,” Nagato said before reluctantly stepping out of the kitchen.
Nonō didn’t ask for Nagato’s help again until all the cooking was finished. The small dining table was soon covered with a variety of dishes.
Nonō, who usually cooked just for herself, had never prepared such a large meal before.
“What do you think? Doesn’t it look appetizing?” Nonō asked as she placed a bowl of rice in front of Nagato and sat down cross-legged...
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When Nagato returned, Nonō was lying quietly in the hospital room.
“Is that you?” Nonō asked, hearing footsteps.
“Yes, I went out and bought some food,” Nagato replied, setting the meal aside before helping Nonō sit up in bed.
“It smells good,” Nonō said as Nagato opened the lunchbox.
“Have some to fill your stomach. Tonight, we’ll have a nice dinner,” Nagato said, placing the lunchbox in front of Nonō and handing her a spoon.
Nonō reached...
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“Ahem... Let’s do a check-up first,” Nagato said, blushing from Nonō’s teasing and quickly changing the subject.
“You’re no fun, not fun at all,” Nonō said, pretending to be dissatisfied. She glanced down at herself, wondering what could possibly be the issue.
“Please take her blood and bring her to Operating Room 5 if there are no problems,” Nagato instructed, leading Nonō to the blood-drawing station.
“Yes, Master Nagato,” the young nurse replied. ...
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A few more days passed.
Nagato decided to share the good news with Nonō only after confirming that all the patients’ postoperative conditions were stable.
At Anbu No. 3 training ground, Nonō was sparring vigorously with her teammate. The two exchanged blows, their movements swift and precise.
From a distance, Nagato approached at a run. Seeing the sparring session, he didn’t interrupt and waited quietly on the sidelines.
“That’s enough for now,” Nonō’s t...
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“You see, this is Sister Tsunade's current fusion progress,” Misaki said, showing a petri dish that displayed signs of coalescing flesh and blood.
“This is Orochimaru Sensei's own fusion progress,” she added, opening another petri dish while glancing toward the room where Orochimaru was working.
In Orochimaru's dish, the initial fusion of cells was barely visible, let alone any embryonic form of flesh and blood. It was clear that Orochimaru’s cell fusion experiment lagge...
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