Konoha: Starting with a sign-in for Hashirama cells

She said, "The food in the fridge is almost gone. I'm going to go grocery shopping later. What do you want to eat for dinner?"

"..." Watergate.

Not hearing the expected response, Kushina looked on curiously.

“Um…” Minato didn’t know what to say, and said dryly, “Long time no see, Kushina.”

"That child..." Kushina, who understood something in an instant, was speechless.

She was genuinely happy and overjoyed that Minato was alive and the family was reunited, but...

This was achieved at the cost of Naruto's lifespan, and thinking about it that way, it was hard for her to be happy.

the other side.

Naruto gave Shisui's Sharingan, whose power was no longer sufficient to use Kotoamatsukami, to Orochimaru so that he could study it along with Madara's cells.

Let's see if we can find a way to replenish our pupil power.

After sending Orochimaru away, Naruto slumped onto a bench, saying weakly, "Looks like I'll need to rest for a while."

Nearly half of his blond hair had been turned white.

He looked somewhat haggard.

Needless to say, I'm exhausted, so sleepy, I just want to sleep.

He was afraid that Kaguya would come out if he fell asleep, so he forced himself to stay awake and dared not close his eyes.

Chapter 170: Can the Tenseigan still be awakened?

Moist Bone Forest.

Floating in mid-air, Hinata is intently giving the cells in her body independent consciousness.

The natural energy here is abundant, making it a much better place to cultivate immortal arts than the outside world.

The acid rain falling from above hovered about twenty centimeters above her head, barely making any progress.

The acid rain was constantly falling, but it just couldn't get close to Hinata, as if there were thousands of mountains and rivers separating them.

Suddenly, upon hearing the Slug Sage's call, Hinata slowly opened her eyes. Her flawless, pure white eyes held a terrifying power flowing within them.

However, from the distance, she doesn't seem particularly strong; on the contrary, she appears to be an ordinary girl with no strength whatsoever.

Using repulsive and attractive forces, Hinata flew to the Slug Sage's side: "Slug-sama, what can I do for you?"

"I wouldn't call it guidance," the Slug Sage said. "Lady Tsunade asked me to tell you that the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, has been resurrected."

"The Fourth Hokage..." Hinata was stunned.

The Fourth Hokage is Naruto's father, who will also be her future father-in-law.

The Fourth Hokage is resurrected, so that means Naruto…

"The reason is that Naruto didn't go home, saying he was going to stay away for a while," the Slug Sage said.

"His parents are worried and can't find him, so they came to you through Lady Tsunade to see if you can persuade Naruto to come back."

"I understand." Hinata nodded. "Lord Slug, I'll have to trouble you to take me back."

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overseas.

An uninhabited deserted island near the seas of the Land of Snow.

Naruto, who was temporarily staying here, did a few sets of push-ups, but he was already out of breath and had to stop.

"It's not just about physical exhaustion; I feel that my body is fine, or at least not seriously so."

Lying on the rocking chair, a creation of wood release, Naruto slowed his breathing, listlessly muttering to himself, "The reason I'm so weak must be my soul."

The price of reincarnation is not as simple as Naruto thought: it involves the loss of eye power, chakra, lifespan, and the soul.

Birth, aging, sickness, and death are a natural cycle; to go against this rule...

The cost will be anything but light.

"Today is the third day, and I can feel that my body and soul are being nourished and are gradually recovering."

Kaguya's chakra, although currently uncontrollable, constantly nourishing her, is a genuine and significant advantage.

In addition, the perfect immortal mode that is maintained in a normal state, and the nourishing and beneficial effects of natural energy on the body, are equally undeniable.

Based on Naruto's estimation of his own condition, he should be able to get rid of this weakness in about three or four months, at most five months.

Unfortunately, once the soul leaves the body, the cells' consciousness ceases to function. Otherwise, by combining this with spiritualization techniques to train the soul, recovery could be achieved much faster.

Perfect Immortal Mode and Spirit Transformation Technique are mutually exclusive; one can only choose one.

“Naruto…” Kurama suddenly spoke.

After hearing its description, Naruto was speechless.

I already said there was no problem, nothing would happen, why don't you believe me? You even brought Hinata here.

If he appears in front of his parents in his current state, won't it make them feel bad and guilty?

When Naruto revived his father Minato, he sensed something was wrong, so he didn't stay to talk to him and chose to leave without saying goodbye.

Using his Six Paths clones, Tobirama the Second used them to communicate with his father.

In short, going back is impossible, and seeing my parents is out of the question. I am willing to make these sacrifices not to increase their guilt or sense of indebtedness.

We'll have to wait until he's recovered to a point where there's no outward sign of anything wrong before we can see him.

"This can't go on like this." Naruto pondered, "Since Hinata already knows, let's let her do it."

With Hinata by his side to accompany and take care of him, his parents should feel much more at ease.

the other side.

Konoha back mountain.

After Kurama relayed the original's meaning, the shadow clone, which was cultivating the nature transformation and fusion of chakra, spoke and explained everything in detail.

"Then I'll leave it to you, Hinata," Kushina sighed.

"Yes." Hinata nodded.

Seeing that his mother was going home to prepare things and asked Hinata to take them, the shadow clone said, "The main body said that he doesn't need anything, so there's no need to bring anything. Just let Hinata go."

Upon hearing this, Kushina looked at Minato.

Minato subtly shook his head, then subtly pointed at Hinata and gave her an OK sign.

"Hinata, have you received anything from your dad or mom?" asked Naruto, the shadow clone.

“Yes, Daddy gave me a kunai,” Hinata said.

"Let me see," Naruto said.

Minato's lips twitched, and he gave a helpless smile.

After accepting the Flying Thunder God kunai, Shadow Clone Naruto circled around Hinata, checking her from her hair to the soles of her shoes, especially her ninja tool pouch, but finding no Flying Thunder God mark, he nodded.

He summoned another shadow clone and used the Flying Thunder God Technique to send Hinata back to his main body.

“This guy…” Kushina gritted her teeth, her red hair moving without wind.

“There’s nothing we can do. He’s too wary and doesn’t give us any chance,” Minato said.

"But with Hinata around, you can rest assured."

"Didn't you say that she's a very sensible, well-behaved, obedient, and gentle child who will take good care of Naruto?"

Seeing Naruto in person and witnessing his weakened state, Hinata finally understood why Naruto was so determined not to go home.

If it were her, she would probably make the same choice.

"Please don't tell them, and don't let my actions affect your training," Naruto said softly.

"Naruto-kun, have you misunderstood something..." Hinata took Naruto's large hand, pressed it against her face, and gently stroked it, speaking softly.

"Power has never been something I've ever wanted to pursue, not in the past, not now, and certainly not in the future."

"This is the last time, please don't use it again, okay?"

"Okay." Naruto nodded.

I gave him a light kiss...

Naruto's hand.

Realizing what she had done, Hinata blushed, dared not look at Naruto, let go, and pretended to look around nonchalantly.

Seeing that there was nothing on the deserted island except a small wooden hut for shelter from the wind and rain, Hinata whispered, "I, I'll build a home here first. Call me if you need anything."

Hinata casually waved her hand, destroying the Wood Release creation, the small wooden house.

He then entered the Tenseigan Chakra Mode, summoned a large number of Truth-Seeking Balls, and used the Yin-Yang Release technique, which can create all things, to create a small palace with a fountain.

Naruto's mouth was slightly open.

The Rinnegan and Tenseigan each have their strengths, but no matter how he looked at it, he felt that the Tenseigan was stronger, more powerful, and easier to use.

Speaking of which, since he already has the Rinnegan, is it possible for him to awaken the Tenseigan as well?

Despite being constantly nourished by Kaguya's chakra, the Byakugan remained completely still and showed no change.

Does it need time?

Or is it that Hamura's chakra is covered by Kaguya's chakra, preventing him from awakening?

Chapter 171 Moon Landing

With no immediate prospects for the Tenseigan, Naruto had no choice but to focus his attention on the abilities he already possessed.

As his original form, he was too weak to engage in vigorous training. Fortunately, he could still use his chakra normally, and the power of his Rinnegan was also intact.

It's just that the depletion of his soul has caused him mental exhaustion, fatigue, and discomfort.

It doesn't matter.