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Chapter 48: The First Battle of the Two Boys

“Are you ready, you two?”

Kawakaze stood at the camp’s entrance, his face serious as he addressed Nawaki and Minato.

“Yes, we’re ready,” they answered in unison, each with a Han sword strapped to their waist.

To them, Kawakaze’s back seemed imposing—he was already taking on two rookies for an exciting mission, despite their recent arrival. He truly deserved to be their Sensei, their Big Brother.

“It’s no use if you’re not ready. Let’s go,” Kaw...

Chapter 47: Taking the Initiative

Kawakaze and Sakumo entered the Land of Rain cautiously, their expressions tense. The moment they arrived at the hidden camp, they were intercepted by ninjas wearing Konoha forehead protectors, each holding kunai at the ready.

The guards were well within Kawakaze's sensory range.

“Who goes there?” one demanded.

The two were Konoha ninjas, clad in the green vests that signified Chūnin rank.

“I am Kawakaze Hatake of the Hatake Clan, a Jōnin,” Kawakaze said, pro...

Chapter 46: The Border of the Land of Rain

Tsunade arrived at the hospital and went straight to the underground research lab, alone. She retrieved the data and Hashirama's Cells from a storage scroll, meticulously sorting the documents into categories and returning the cells to the freezer. With no one she could fully trust to assist her, she handled everything herself. By the time she finished organizing the materials, it was nearly lunchtime.

She left the hospital and headed to the Hatake Clan's residence.

At the house, ...

Chapter 45: The Eve of Departure

The familiar Warfare Operations Conference Room remained unchanged, the place where Kawakaze had first met Tsunade. This time, Kawakaze stood beside her, the two aligned in quiet anticipation. Nearby, Orochimaru and Sakumo observed, their expressions unreadable. More Jōnin were still on their way, and the Third Hokage had yet to arrive.

“Kawakaze is a master of deduction. I admire you,” Orochimaru remarked, his tone grim, reflecting the gravity of the situation. The war had finally...

Chapter 44: The Start of the Second War

"Come in."

The Third Hokage’s voice came from inside the door.

Tsunade stepped into the office, noting that her teacher was the only one present. It was a relief—this would make the conversation easier.

“Sensei.”

“Yes? What is it?”

The Third Hokage removed his pipe from his mouth, smiling faintly. “You don’t usually come here without a reason.”

“Sensei, I want to ask you for something.”

“Oh?” His smile deepened. He knew Tsuna...

Chapter 43: Hashirama Cells

“Duy, what kind of technique is this?” Sakumo asked, unable to hide his curiosity.

“I call it the Eight Inner Gates,” Duy replied honestly. “But for now, I can only open the Sixth Gate.”

“This technique... it can open the Eight Inner Gates and surpass Kage-level strength?” Nayuki chimed in, recalling Kawakaze’s earlier words.

Duy nodded, his expression turning serious. “Yes, but the eighth gate— the Gate of Death—comes at the cost of one’s life. It ...

Chapter 42: Sakumo vs. Duy

"What are you laughing at? It's so ugly." 

As soon as Sakumo entered the door, he heard harsh laughter and, without hesitation, began to mock him.

"Might Duy is here to see you."

"Kawakaze, I’m a Chūnin now."

Might Duy sincerely expressed his gratitude to Kawakaze for his help.

"It was a trivial matter. Come, sit."

Kawakaze ignored the infuriated older brother. If he was capable, he could come and take a beating himself.

At that moment, Onimar...

Chapter 41: Nayuki’s Pregnancy

Kawakaze brought Nayuki to the hospital, where the staff greeted him warmly as a well-known benefactor. Along the way, many people called out to him, and he nodded and smiled in return, maintaining his usual composure.

They eventually arrived outside the room where Tsunade was giving a lecture. Through the window, Tsunade could be seen writing medical knowledge on the blackboard with precision and focus.

Inside the classroom, a group of Uchiha students sat attentively, their expre...

Chapter 40: The Signals of War

“These are things beyond our control. We can only do our best to protect the people important to us.”

Kawakaze wanted to offer some words of comfort, but in the face of war, the power of the individual was insignificant. At present, he didn’t have the ability to change the course of the war on his own.

“So, are you going to continue with these negotiations when you return?” Tsunade asked. If war broke out, she too would be unable to avoid going to the battlefield; it was...

Chapter 39: Orochimaru

After parting ways with Might Duy, Kawakaze and his group continued toward Orochimaru's residence.

“Is there anything special about this person?”

Tsunade’s curiosity was piqued. She couldn’t understand why Kawakaze had offered a Genin his assistance.

“I feel that there is something very precious about him,” Kawakaze replied cryptically, a faint, inscrutable smile on his face.

This was a truth Kawakaze had gleaned from the original story. Even if he explaine...

Chapter 38: Might Duy

"Then I have another candidate, but I'm not sure if he's in the village."

"Nawaki, come here."

Tsunade was lost in thought, and her sudden shout startled the two boys fishing nearby.

Thinking they were caught red-handed, Nawaki quickly handed Minato his wooden sword and ran over to his sister with a grin.

"What's up?"

"Is your Sensei in the village?"

The candidate Tsunade was referring to was Orochimaru, the most outstanding disciple of the Third Hokage. Or...

Chapter 37: Returning to the Village

Back in the cave, the two were once again faced with Lady Katsuyu, already feeling homesick.

“Lady Katsuyu, how are we going to get back?” Kawakaze suddenly voiced a troubling thought. It seemed no one in Konoha was using the Summoning Slug anymore, which meant the Reverse Summoning Technique might no longer work.

“Don’t worry. I’ve already left a clone in your home,” Lady Katsuyu replied calmly, seemingly reading Kawakaze’s mind.

“Haha, Lady Katsuyu, you’r...

Chapter 36: First Mastery of Sage Art

When Kawakaze opened his eyes, he saw Tsunade's fair face close to his. She was sound asleep.
"She used too much chakra healing your wounds, so don’t wake her," Lady Katsuyu advised.

Kawakaze noticed a few Katsuyu slugs still clinging to his face, their cold, slimy touch lingering. His wounds were mostly healed now. What a silly girl.

Gently, he shifted Tsunade, resting her head on his lap. This hard boulder wasn’t exactly comfortable. He also brushed her light yel...

Chapter 35: The Greater the Risk, the Stronger the Sage Art

Tsunade spoke only after noticing Kawakaze’s unconcerned expression.
“It sounds simple, doesn’t it?” she said. “But I haven’t even told you about the dangers involved.”

This wasn’t the first time Tsunade had heard Katsuyu speak about Senjutsu. Katsuyu seemed pleased by her interjection and quietly waited.

Kawakaze, seeing the seriousness on Tsunade’s face, adjusted his own demeanor.

He recalled from the original story how training in Senjutsu at Mount My...

Chapter 34: Shikkotsu Forest

“Kushina, I like you!” Minato shouted, his voice echoing through the courtyard and even catching the attention of the Hatake Clan samurai hidden in the shadows.

Then, as if awaiting his judgment, he closed his eyes tightly, bracing himself for whatever response might come.

“I like you too,” Kushina’s soft, shy voice reached his ears, catching him off guard.

When Minato opened his eyes, overjoyed, Kushina had already turned and hurried off, her face flushed as she m...

Chapter 33: Minato Namikaze

As the days passed, the oppressive tension of impending war grew heavier. Rumors swirled that more and more ninjas were being sent to the Land of Rain, ostensibly to seek Hanzō of the Salamander’s assistance. Kawakaze shook his head at the absurdity of it all.

The Third Hokage was beginning to show his age, resorting to such naive tactics. Hanzō wasn’t a fool. If large numbers of Konoha ninjas crossed into the Land of Rain, it was only a matter of time before the war became inevit...

Chapter 32: Aftermath

With the Uchiha's departure, the construction of the hospital was inevitable. Kawakaze led the evacuation efforts.

The construction workers, initially paralyzed with fear, quickly resumed their tasks. Using Earth Release techniques and their immense physical strength, they can complete the hospital in just a few months.

Koharu had pieced together the series of events. This was a carefully orchestrated plan by Kawakaze against Danzo. Koharu realized she had been maneuvered into bec...

Chapter 31: Danzo’s Doom

At this moment, Danzo no longer cared about the lives of his subordinates. The overwhelming killing intent emanating from Kawakaze was focused entirely on him.

Abandoning any attempt to defend himself, Danzo threw down a smoke bomb and fled without hesitation.

When the smoke cleared, he was already tens of meters away.

“Such petty tricks, and you dare flaunt them in front of me?” Kawakaze sneered coldly. With a single step, he vanished, instantly closing the gap.

D...

Chapter 30: Conflict Arises

The next morning, Tsunade woke up at home, feeling a bit sheepish. She had stayed up late talking with Kawakaze the previous night, saying whatever came to mind without much thought. The memory made her cringe slightly. If it weren’t for his frail condition, she might have been tempted to leave a few marks on him for her embarrassment.

After washing up and pulling herself together, Tsunade focused on the day's tasks. She first visited the construction company to officially greenlight ...

Chapter 29: Internal Division

Kawakaze’s hand casually brushed the underside of the table, a subtle gesture that didn’t go unnoticed.

“I heard that you and Danzo are working together,” he said nonchalantly.

The room instantly grew tense, as if the temperature had dropped.

“What do you mean?” The Uchiha Clan Head’s face darkened, his fear barely concealed. To him, Kawakaze’s words sounded like the precursor to a direct accusation—or worse, retaliation.

“Danzo is a wolf with an am...

Chapter 28: Taking Tsunade to Visit the Uchiha

No one appeared until the construction crew left at noon. Kawakaze and his entourage evacuated immediately afterward, returning to their original positions after a quick meal.

“What is this Uchiha up to?”
Tsunade mulled over the script Uchiha seemed to be directing, but no answer came to her.

“Don’t overthink it. I’ll take you to find out for sure tonight,” Kawakaze said with confidence. His assurance somewhat reassured Tsunade, though she didn’t realize the night...

Chapter 27: Chain Trap

Suddenly, someone appeared beside her. Tsunade instinctively lashed out with a punch.

“It’s me,” Kawakaze quickly said, stepping back to another branch to avoid the blow.

“Ah, sorry. I reacted without thinking,” Tsunade said, lowering her fist, her expression uneasy.

“You missed again. Just ignore him,” Sakumo remarked casually, unfazed.

“What’s the situation? Did you find anything?” Nayuki asked, ignoring the brief exchange.

“It’s interes...

Chapter 26: Confusing and Mysterious

With different thoughts in their hearts, the two cans of Baijiu were soon emptied. Nayuki drank less and was still able to move around on her own. Kawakaze and Tsunade were both carried back to their rooms by servants, each to a separate room.

Sakumo leaned heavily on Nayuki, and the two stumbled back to their quarters. With a mysterious look, Sakumo whispered in his wife’s ear:

“I discovered a secret.”

“Kawakaze wants to become Hokage.”

“But now he’s let...

Chapter 25: What Is Your Dream?

Kawakaze and his group—four people and one dog—remained concealed in the trees, observing the construction site until the team completed their work for the day. Despite their vigilance, they didn’t spot a single suspicious figure.

“It seems they’re not going to make a move today,” Kawakaze remarked, standing gracefully on a slender branch, his balance flawless. “Let’s come back tomorrow.”

“What if they never make a move?” Tsunade asked, her sharp, beautiful e...

Chapter 24: Two Old Foxes

Before Tsunade could settle into her seat, Nayuki had already poured her a cup of tea.

“Thank you,” Tsunade said as she sat down, took the cup, and sipped gracefully.

“Big Brother, aren’t you going to pour me one too?” Kawakaze chimed in as he arrived late, taking his seat with an exaggerated sigh. He turned to Sakumo with a teasing smile.

Sakumo, sipping his own tea, shot him a sideways glance. His expression was the epitome of disdain, as if silently conveying, <...

Chapter 23: Sparring

After finalizing the arrangements, Tsunade left the construction company and made her way toward the Hatake Clan. The closer she got, the clearer her memories of last night’s fleeting beauty became. When she reached the spot where she had parted ways with Kawakaze the previous evening, Tsunade even reached up to wipe the corner of her mouth, as if lost in a lingering moment of recollection.

Only after calming her emotions did she approach the door and knock.

A moment later, the ...

Chapter 22: Summoning Technique

Sakumo and Nayuki treated the unfolding events as if they were listening to some juicy gossip, their expressions distant yet intrigued, their ears sharply attuned to every word.

“And what is this one called?” Katsuyu inquired, her gaze steady as she examined Kawakaze. An odd energy radiated from him—something she had only encountered in Hashirama’s Cells before.

Tsunade stepped forward, her cheeks tinged with pink as she introduced him. “His name is Kawakaze Hatake. He�...

Chapter 21: Katsuyu

Tsunade stepped out of the small casino, her face dark with frustration as night had fully set in.

“Damn it, the goddess of luck refuses to smile on me again,” she muttered under her breath. Usually, her losses amounted to a few million, a mere trifle given her resources. But tonight, it felt more bitter than usual.

Her stomach growled, a sharp reminder that she hadn’t had dinner yet. Patting her empty pockets, she consoled herself: At least I only brought a few million ...