Simultaneous Transmigration: From Douluo Continent to the Pinnacle

Chapter 104 Mikoto's Gentleness, Kushina, Growth

Cherry blossoms were falling softly at the Uchiha clan's training ground.

Uchiha Yao stood on the training ground, emanating chakra fluctuations, preventing the pale pink petals from falling on his head.

Standing opposite Uchiha Yao was Uchiha Mikoto.

At this moment, she was wearing a tight-fitting outfit, with a belt around her slender waist, making her look slim.

To facilitate combat, her shapely calves are slightly exposed, giving her a neat yet cute look.

It can be seen that she is completely different from her usual gentle and charming older sister image, and has a crisp and decisive temperament.

At the same time, he held a kunai in his hand, and the two tomoe Sharingan in his eyes were slowly rotating, preparing for battle.

"Yao-kun, this time, I'll at least make you take it seriously."

Mikoto Uchiha's voice carried a hint of excited challenge.

As they talked, he seemed to notice that Uchiha Yao was seriously appreciating their conversation, and the competitive desire in his eyes grew even stronger.

Immediately, the kunai slipped from his fingertips and spun as it flew toward Uchiha Yo's left shoulder.

Then, he quickly approached, his Sharingan powers surging as he stared intently at the latter, trying to find a weakness in the shortest possible time.

This was the first time she had sparred with Yao-kun so seriously since she had been promoted to Special Jonin yesterday.

Yao Jun's strength used to be similar to mine, or even weaker, but he was more outstanding in other aspects.

However, after the battlefield, a huge change occurred. Not only did he awaken the three-tomoe Sharingan, but he also gained various mysterious powers.

It's becoming increasingly incomprehensible and unfathomable.

On the other side, Uchiha Yao did not underestimate Uchiha Mikoto either. His pupils suddenly contracted, and his three-tomoe Sharingan was activated.

The flight path, which had been obscured, became slow and clear in his eyes.

He didn't draw his sword, but simply took a half step back with his left foot, his body tilting to the side like a willow branch swaying in the wind.

The kunai brushed past his sleeve, embedded itself in the tree trunk behind him, and shook off a few leaves still covered in morning dew.

"Misaka-nee, you've become stronger, more precise, and more powerful in your use of kunai."

Then, she quickly adjusted her body to meet Uchiha Mikoto, who was rapidly approaching her. A faint smile appeared on her lips as she quickly formed hand seals with her right hand.

"But that's still not enough for me right now. As for close combat, then so be it—"

Before he finished speaking, shadow clones leaped up from behind Uchiha Yao, each holding a short sword.

Mikoto Uchiha's Sharingan suddenly contracted, yet she couldn't distinguish which was her true form—truly terrifying chakra manipulation skills.

If it weren't for the fact that one of them was carrying a knife and the other wasn't, deliberately leaving a warning for himself, he really would have been fooled by Yao Jun.

Indeed, there is still a lot I need to learn.

Thinking this, Uchiha Mikoto touched the ground with her toes and moved closer even faster. At the same time, she drew three shuriken from her ninja tool pouch and flicked her wrist.

The shuriken flew towards the main body and shadow clone with a whooshing sound, blocking Uchiha Yao's evasion route at a tricky angle.

At the same time, she held a long sword in her hand. "Not bad, Mikoto-nee, your reflexes are so fast."

A hint of approval flashed in Uchiha Yao's eyes as he circulated his chakra to enhance the power of his shadow clones.

Then, the shadow clone raised the sword in its hand and, with lightning speed, directly slashed away three kunai.

Sparks flew as the two collided.

In that instant, using the pressure exerted on Mikoto Uchiha by the shadow clone, Yo Uchiha arrived behind her in a flash.

He immediately raised his finger and gently touched the back of her neck. The cool touch made Uchiha Mikoto shiver.

Mikoto Uchiha's cheeks flushed instantly, but she showed no sign of admitting defeat.

The Sharingan's tomoe spun faster and faster, emitting an intense red light, and Uchiha Yao felt the scene before him distort slightly.

It's an illusion.

Unfortunately, Mikoto is too carefree to use illusion magic against a three-tomoe wielder with only two tomoe.

Immediately, relying on his powerful eye power and his own chakra, he used genjutsu to control the enemy back.

Then he raised his hand and stroked her long hair, holding a knotted rope in his hand, letting it cascade down like a waterfall onto her shoulder.

Sensing the brotherly affection Uchiha Yao had for his sister, Uchiha Mikoto's Sharingan closed, and she glared at Uchiha Yao reproachfully: "Why are you always like this? You used to call me Mikoto-neechan, and you treated me like an older sister. You still call me Mikoto-neechan now, but it feels like I've become the younger sister."

"Ah, people always grow up, anyway, sister, you'll always be my Mikoto-neechan."

Uchiha Yao withdrew his hand, his gaze falling on Uchiha Mikoto's loose, long hair.

As soon as she finished speaking, Mikoto Uchiha's face flushed even more.

However, the sweat from the battle partially obscured it, making it not very noticeable.

Just as Mikoto Uchiha was about to say something, she heard footsteps in the distance and immediately stopped talking.

At that moment, a logistics ninja responsible for relaying information quickly approached and handed Uchiha Yao a scroll: "Uchiha Yao, congratulations on your promotion to Chunin. This is your new mission authorization certificate."

Uchiha Yao took the scroll, casually flipped through a few pages, and then stuffed it into his ninja tool pouch.

The ninja handed the item to Uchiha Yao. Although he found it strange that Yao's expression was so calm, he didn't say anything and turned to leave.

In reality, the rank of Chunin offers various advantages to ordinary ninjas, such as honor and status. However, for ninjas without any background, its only real benefit is granting them higher mission authority.

However, it was of little value to Uchiha Yao, who was born into the Uchiha clan.

He knew all too well what the Konoha leadership was thinking.

The so-called "Konoha F4" includes both the composed Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura, who is known as the "Kage of the Pot".

Or perhaps it's just Mitokado Ero and Utatane Koharu to make up the numbers.

There's no way the Uchiha clan could stand up again.

They only offer a few treats when needed, and discard them like trash when not needed.

If you really want something that belongs to you, you have to use other means.

"Yao-kun, what's wrong? Why are you so calm after finding out you've been promoted to Chunin?"

Uchiha Mikoto noticed his expression, took out a small cloth bag from her ninja tool pouch, and handed it to Uchiha You.

"This is for you, consider it a gift to celebrate your promotion to Chunin."

The cloth bag is embroidered with a Uchiha clan emblem on a round fan, with fine stitches, clearly hand-sewn by Uchiha Mikoto.

"Misaka-nee, you're a special Jonin, what am I, a mere Chunin?"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yao smiled and took the cloth bag. He then opened the bag, revealing a talisman carved from sandalwood inside.

The words "Peace" are engraved on it, and it is tied with a red rope.

Looking at the gift, Uchiha Yao thought of the family tradition, and his heart skipped a beat.

Looking up at Uchiha Mikoto, I saw that she was looking down, her ear tips were pink, and her fingers were nervously twisting the hem of her clothes.

Mikoto, who took such good care of him before he awakened his cheat ability, is truly heartwarming and hard to part with.

As a strange emotion welled up inside him, Uchiha Yao couldn't help but raise his hand and place it on Uchiha Mikoto's shoulder, about to say something.

Just then, Uchiha Yao raised an eyebrow slightly, looked thoughtfully at the distance, and a strange look appeared on his lips.

Immediately, he stopped what he was doing and looked in one direction.

Mikoto Uchiha, whose heart had been racing, noticed Yo Uchiha's actions and looked in the direction of his gaze with a hint of confusion.

Then, a strong surge of chakra suddenly struck, and red hair, like flames, came into view of Uchiha Yao and Uchiha Mikoto.

"Mikoto, what are you doing? Is this guy Uchiha You bullying you?"

Kushina Uzumaki's shadow clone appeared in front of Mikoto Uchiha, blocking You Uchiha's view, and asked a question.

Then, without waiting for Mikoto Uchiha's reply, she put her hands on her hips, her emerald green eyes filled with hostility, and her tone carried an undisguised warning: "You Uchiha, stay away from Mikoto. She's my good friend. Don't even think about doing anything bad to her."

Uchiha Yao was stunned and looked at Uchiha Mikoto in confusion, only to find that Uchiha Mikoto also looked bewildered.

Obviously, no one knows why Kushina suddenly appeared.

Seeing that neither of them spoke, Kushina's shadow clone was surprised that Uchiha Yao was also staring at her blankly.

She wasn't stupid; it was obvious that some of the information she had heard was rumors, and that the two had an extremely good relationship.

And judging from the looks of it, it seems I've disturbed them—

Thinking of this, Kushina Uzumaki's face grew even redder, which became even more noticeable against her fair skin.

Before they could say another word, they fled in panic, leaving Uchiha Yao and Uchiha Mikoto standing there, looking at each other in bewilderment.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the conference room of the Hokage Building was unusually heavy.

Tsunade slammed a thick scroll on the table, her golden hair swaying with the movement. Her tone carried a hint of anger: "A medical ninja system must be established. Currently, Konoha ninjas are facing a rising mortality rate year after year due to a lack of professional medical support during missions. Can't you see that?"

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Hiruzen Sarutobi, sitting in the main seat, frowned and tapped his fingertips lightly on the table: "Tsunade, your idea is good, but the village's budget is currently limited, and having ninjas specialize in medical ninjutsu will affect the organization of combat units."

As soon as he finished speaking, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu nodded in agreement, clearly having already reached a consensus.

Tsunade's gaze swept over the Jonin present, finally landing on Dan Kato, who was sitting in the corner.

This guy's gaze was too gentle, too deliberate; there was no way he could miss it.

In this situation where everyone misunderstands him, including his master and two close friends.

A guy who suddenly appears can definitely catch your attention.

Furthermore, with careful maneuvering and the impact of the Rope Tree's death, one could even take advantage of the situation.

That's really interesting.

Meanwhile, Kato Dan, who was holding a cup of tea, was unaware of Tsunade's keen senses and was pondering how to cooperate with the tasks assigned to him.

On the other side, after failing to get support and seeing the somewhat unfamiliar conference room, Tsunade recalled Uchiha You's voice and his words, and suddenly understood.

Perhaps that brat is right.

Konoha is no longer in the era of the Senju and Uchiha clans. Those clans that later rose to power in Konoha do not want the old regime of the past to rise again.

The same applies to the case of the rope tree, and also to the case of this medical ninja.

As the wealthiest of the five major powers, its investment in this area is negligible, and there is no budget problem whatsoever.

The fundamental reason is that they don't want the Senju clan to expand their influence through the medical ninja system.

And that Jonin Kato Dan, his demeanor reminded me of a grown-up Nawaki, could this be part of a series of schemes?

My second grandfather did indeed find a group of brilliant and resourceful successors, all of whom were so intelligent that they could outwit the Thousand Hands Clan.

After the meeting, Tsunade walked alone down the corridor, her steps heavy.

She knew that with her own strength alone, and with the Thousand Hands family having lost its talent and most of its branches scattered among the common people, it was simply no match for the schemes of the village's higher-ups.

Just then, Tsunade, who had just walked out of the Hokage Building, saw Uchiha Yao walking towards the training ground, carrying the cloth bag embroidered with a fan in his hand.

Uchiha brat.

That's right, unite all forces that can be united.

These words came to mind, and at the same time, a thought suddenly appeared in Tsunade's mind.

Although the Senju and Uchiha clans were still fiercely fighting a hundred years ago, my second grandfather was extremely wary of this clan.

However, at this time, especially as Grandma Mito grew increasingly frail, she did not want Nawaki to suffer a second injury.

I have to do something.

Thinking this, Tsunade quickly stepped forward and, before Uchiha Yao could react, reached out and took his arm.

She leaned slightly against his shoulder, her golden hair brushing against Uchiha Yao's cheek.

"Lady Tsunade, what's wrong—"

As Tsunade approached, Uchiha Yao was about to greet her when, unexpectedly, Tsunade hugged him.

Is this a case of an old cow chewing young grass?!

At the same time, the image of Uchiha Mikoto subconsciously appeared in Uchiha Yao's mind.

Just as he was about to raise his hand to push Tsunade away, she stopped him with a look.

On the other side, Kato Dan, who had also walked out of the Hokage Building, was about to greet Tsunade when he saw this scene that struck him like a thunderbolt.

His eyes were fixed on Tsunade's hand holding Uchiha Yao's, and his originally gentle expression almost crumbled.

What's going on?

When did Lady Tsunade get a boyfriend? And judging from the Uchiha emblem fan on his back, he seems to be that evil brat.

this----

Finally, Kato Dan, realizing that he was merely a pawn of a powerful figure, had a very clear understanding of his own position.

In the future, it's very likely that you won't be able to win the heart of the beauty through manipulation, but it's also fortunate that you didn't step deeper into this vortex.

Afterwards, thanks to her excellent acting skills, she was able to conceal her emotions.

Kato Dan was alright; his understanding of Tsunade came mostly from various sources.

Jiraiya and Orochimaru, who were fellow students with Tsunade and had spent a considerable amount of time together, were shocked by this.

Jiraiya was so shocked that he dropped the manuscript in his hand, completely unaware of what was happening. Orochimaru, who had been squinting, suddenly opened his eyes, his tongue lolling out and hovering at his lips. Thinking of the previous meeting, his expression was inscrutable.

He seemed to want to laugh, yet also seemed to—

So funny.

As for the other Jonin who didn't have any urgent missions and were just at a Jonin meeting, they also looked at Tsunade and Uchiha Yo with curiosity.

Tsunade, needless to say, is extremely famous. Uchiha Yao is also considered a young genius of the new generation and has some fame as well.

In this context, the close relationship between the Senju clan princess and the Uchiha clan genius undoubtedly sends a signal to everyone.

The Senju and Uchiha clans are about to join forces.

However, since everyone here is an adult, they usually restrain their emotions and wouldn't be so blatant.

Tsunade, however, seemed oblivious to their reaction; she knew that some old geezer would also witness this scene.

Those who have become high-ranking members of Konoha and whose influence extends throughout the ninja village will also be kept in mind.

Thinking this, Tsunade felt a strange emotion, and then she took Uchiha Yao's arm more intimately: "Yao-kun, the meeting just now was all thanks to you. Without your summary, my medical ninja plan would not have been able to be put forward smoothly."

Although the three generations of elders didn't agree, it's believed that as things develop, someone will eventually do the right thing.

Upon hearing that Uchiha Yao could influence Tsunade's thoughts to some extent, even Jonin, masters of expression management, displayed various expressions.

Some were shocked, some were worried, and some were secretly plotting.

Because they felt that Tsunade didn't seem to be part of the plans of the Senju and Uchiha clans; they had simply adopted a little puppy.

It's the emotions invested.

Tsunade's chakra subtly sensed the emotions of these people, and she was extremely satisfied with the scene she had created.

She knew that by striking first and using more information to confuse the public, she could gain more time to react.

At the same time, it will also deter some people from pushing themselves too hard, thus making them completely side with the Uchiha clan.

Although the Thousand Hands have passed away, their influence remains. If they were to fight to the death, their influence would not be underestimated.

As for the Uchiha clan, their foundation remains strong, coupled with the power of their Sharingan bloodline.

For a genius, the process of soaring from one to three tomoe to directly possessing the strength of a Jonin can sometimes take less than a year.

How to avoid worrying the Konoha leadership —

Uchiha Yao had his arm linked with Tsunade's. Although they kept their distance and didn't take advantage of the situation to touch him, he didn't resist.

Their goals coincided.

As for the gazes cast around him—whether curious, hostile, or envious—Uchiha Yao didn't care at all.

It doesn't matter anymore.

Once they were far away from the Hokage Building, Tsunade released his arm, her face slightly flushed. However, her tone remained calm as usual: "Kid, consider what happened earlier something I owe you."

After saying that, without waiting for Uchiha Yao to react, he immediately turned and left, leaving him standing there.

Uchiha Yao watched Tsunade leave with a smile, his mind involuntarily picturing her slightly flushed earlobes as she turned away, and he chuckled to himself.

The Thousand-Handed Princess is quite interesting.

By the time they returned to the Uchiha clan's territory, it was already dark.

Inside the clan's main hall, the clan leader, the young clan leader Uchiha Fugaku, and several elders sat in their seats, their expressions solemn.

Upon seeing Uchiha Yao enter, Uchiha Fugaku immediately stood up, a rare smile on his face: "Yao-kun, we all know about your affair with Lady Tsunade. This is an excellent opportunity for the Uchiha and Senju to become allies; you've done a great job."

"That's right, Fugaku is right. I never expected that you, Yo-kun, would not only be exceptionally talented, but also have such astonishing abilities in that area."

"Clan leader, Fugaku, it's not what you think. Lady Tsunade and I are just—"

Uchiha Yao hurriedly tried to explain, but was interrupted by the elder.

An elder with gray hair, leaning on a cane, said with approval, "Yao-kun, you don't need to be modest. The whole village is talking about the Senju and Uchiha clans joining forces, which is crucial for the development of our clan."

Another elder chimed in, "That's right. Lady Tsunade is a core figure in the Senju clan. Your ability to establish a connection with her marks the beginning of a transformation for the clan."

From today onwards, you will use Lady Tsunade's power to elevate your family's standing in the village.

This is a joint decision made by the clan chief and us, and of course we will provide the corresponding support. We hope you won't miss this hard-won opportunity.

Hearing these guys blatantly demand "more money" in their words, showing their wealth and arrogance, Uchiha Yao opened his mouth.

In the end, he swallowed the rest of his words.

Rich, awesome.

This situation was especially advantageous to him, and Uchiha Yao had only subconsciously declined before, wanting to whet the appetites of these people.

I didn't expect these high-level officials to be so agreeable.

Unfortunately, these people were surprisingly clear on this point, but their imaginations, which linked the Uchiha and Senju clans, were somewhat unrealistic.

Many people in Konoha are unwilling to see the two major clans join forces; they'll be in for a lot of trouble later.

Of course, having such a beautiful blonde older sister be close to him would be beneficial, and Uchiha Yao isn't someone with physical or mental problems, so naturally he wouldn't refuse such a good thing.

At least in the Naruto world, if someone has the absolute potential to grow into a top-tier powerhouse, how much more difficult would it be if they didn't satisfy their desires?

"I see,"

With that thought in mind, Uchiha Yao met the gazes of the clan leader, the elders, and Uchiha Fugaku, nodded slightly, and accepted the mission.

"I will do my best to promote the development of the family and live up to the expectations of the patriarch and elders."

After discussing the details of the support they would receive, Uchiha Yao walked out of the clan head hall.

Night had fallen, and moonlight shone on the streets of the Uchiha clan's territory, casting long shadows.

Uchiha Yao gripped the amulet tightly, recalling Uchiha Mikoto's shy smile, the dazed Kushina, and Tsunade's deliberate attempts to get close to her; life was becoming increasingly interesting.

Inside the study of the Thousand Hands Clan, sandalwood incense slowly diffused in the air.

The moonlight shining through the window blew Mito Uzumaki's silver hair a pale gold.

She took a sip of tea, her gaze falling on Tsunade's tense profile, her tone full of worry: "Tsunade, your idea is good, but I believe your great-grandfather has also told you about the Uchiha clan's prejudices."

Once they feel they are being used, or the alliance with the Thousand Hands fails to bring them any benefits.

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Perhaps the conflict that erupts will be more troublesome than the village leaders' calculations.

Upon hearing this, Tsunade shook her head, her eyes gleaming with a different light; she had her own thoughts.

"Grandma Mito, whether we admit it or not, after the deaths of our great-grandfather and great-grandfather, the Senju clan has withered away, and the era of the Senju clan in Konoha has come to an end."

Otherwise, with the power of my great-grandfather to suppress the chaos of the world and the wisdom of my second grandfather who could calculate without fail, how could these insects dare to plot against Rope Tree?

Are they capable of bearing the consequences? I believe that even if they enter the underworld, my great-grandfather and second great-grandfather will find a way to drag them out and torture them severely.

Therefore, under these circumstances, as a member of the Senju clan, I understand that I can no longer tolerate this; I must begin to change.

As she spoke, Tsunade got up and walked to the window, looking at the lights of the Hokage Building in the distance. Her voice deepened. "At the front lines, the Uchiha leaders took the initiative to coordinate the cooperation between the Senju and Uchiha ninjas on many occasions. They understood the proper measure better than the old fogies in the clan."

As long as they see hope of returning to the center of power, things will not easily deteriorate.

Looking at the stubbornness in her granddaughter's eyes, Mito Uzumaki seemed to see the shadows of Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju, and her eyes glazed over for a moment.

He then sighed, a smile appearing on his face, and said, "Our little Tsunade has grown up. Since you've made your decision, go for it. The Uchiha clan craves recognition now. When you go to the front lines, you can use their people, and they will definitely cooperate fully."

The next morning, the news that "Tsunade and the Uchiha genius are getting intimate" spread like wildfire throughout the streets and alleys of Konoha.

Inside the ramen shop, the ninjas put down their chopsticks and discussed animatedly; by the training ground, the apprentices huddled together and whispered among themselves.

Meanwhile, in the laboratory of the Senju clan, Kushina Uzumaki suddenly pushed open the door.

Her long red hair swayed slightly with anger, her emerald green eyes glared at Tsunade, and her voice was trembling with tears: "Tsunade-neechan! Uchiha You is so hateful! He used to always spar with Mikoto, and now he's so close to you! How could he—"

Tsunade, who was adjusting medical equipment with her head down, couldn't help but laugh when she heard this. She turned around and ruffled Kushina's hair: "Little girl, you're even concerned about your older sister now. It seems you know a lot about this."

"Hey, Tsunade-neechan, what did you say?!"

Seeing Kushina's blushing and puffed-up expression, Tsunade suppressed her smile, pulled her to sit on a bench, and began to speak softly—

My thoughts on last night's Jonin meeting: "During the high-level meeting, I vaguely understood some things, and for the first time, I felt the pressure from behind, as well as the matter of Nawaki —"

Upon hearing Tsunade's words, Kushina's anger towards Uchiha Yao gradually disappeared, replaced by a hint of sympathy in her eyes.

Tsunade's words reminded her of some things that happened during her time at the Ninja Academy.

Some guys call themselves "Devil Pepper" and try to bully them, but they only stay away from them after they've beaten them to tears.

And the matter of that smiling little cousin, Senju Nawaki, doesn't seem to be an accident on the battlefield, but rather an enemy from within.

Overwhelmed by the news, Kushina Uzumaki quickly calmed down and couldn't help but grasp Tsunade's sleeve, whispering, "Tsunade-neechan—"

"Little girl, I'm your Tsunade-neechan. I can't be defeated by anything else, and I don't need a little brat like you to comfort me."

Seeing Kushina Uzumaki trying to comfort her but not knowing what to say, Tsunade smiled gently.

He gently patted the back of her hand with his fingertips.

"However, as your older sister, I must remind you that you are a member of the Uzumaki clan, a relative of our Senju family, and a future Jinchūriki. They may not dare to openly attack you, but they will certainly have their share of schemes against you. You must be more careful in the future."

Kushina nodded vigorously, her innocence replaced by wariness, and she temporarily put aside the matter of Uchiha Yao's arrival.

Compared to these secretive conversations, the matter between Uchiha Yao, Tsunade, and Mikoto seems rather trivial.

After all, the former took Rope Tree's life, while the latter was simply a moral issue.

As soon as Uchiha Yao stepped into the medical clinic, he met Tsunade's ambiguous smile.

"Now that you've exceeded the mission targets, shouldn't you talk about the 'benefits' your family gave you?"

Tsunade leaned back in her chair, waving the documents in her hand with a teasing tone.

Uchiha Yao was slightly taken aback, but quickly recovered and said seriously, "Captain Tsunade, the clan is willing to provide funding for bloodline research, and also said—knowing that you occasionally need funds, they can also help."

Before he could finish speaking, Tsunade abruptly slammed down the document, her brow furrowing.

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"You brat, do you think I'm short of money? Or do you think you can get rid of me with money?"

Uchiha Yao hadn't expected Tsunade to react so strongly. Seeing her tense expression, he immediately explained clearly, "Captain Tsunade, that's not what I meant. It's just that the clan wanted to express their sincerity—"

Tsunade stared at the "determination" in his eyes, then suddenly chuckled, stood up and walked to him: "That's right, mentally strong, no wonder I have high hopes for you."

Seeing Tsunade's skillful change of expression, Uchiha Yao's expression remained unchanged, but his heart was filled with surprise.

This princess with a thousand hands has grown so much compared to her naive self not long ago.

Although his political skills were still somewhat immature compared to his own, if it were an ordinary young ninja with outstanding looks, it would be a sure kill.