Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

Chapter 174 Mito's Major Renovation: A Caged Bird, Tobirama and Uzumaki Ushio (9K)

Tobirama searched for Uzumaki Ushio for two days without success. He then inquired around and learned that Uzumaki Ushio and Kushina had been undergoing special training under Mito's guidance recently, stimulating their talent for sealing techniques and the power within their bloodlines.

Tobirama hesitated for a moment, then went to Minato to ask about the duration of his secluded training. Knowing there were only two or three days left, he decided against going to the Senju ancestral home.

Tomie Wan won't die in the next few days; she's survived all these years.

At worst, we can just wash off the blood more often.

Tobirama really didn't want to have any contact with Mito.

Even though his body and soul had been forged into one by "Shaoyan Yuming", and Izuna's existence had been made known.

But Tobirama just didn't want to be noticed by Mito anymore—

My sister-in-law's sixth sense is sometimes too strange!

Having finally secured a relatively relaxed and free research opportunity, Tobirama didn't want to go through the days of being constantly watched by Kagura's shrewdness again.

Besides, he's not Hokage yet, just an ordinary genius from Konoha, so he has even less chance of resisting—

"Let's wait a bit—"

"Judging from Minato's words, it'll be in the next day or two." Tobirama couldn't help but laugh as he thought of that blond-haired kid.

Since becoming Danzo's apprentice, he has also gained a grasp of the principles of the Flying Thunder God Technique, and can now openly communicate with Minato.

They're both geniuses and have common interests, so they get along very well now.

Tobirama, who rarely smiles, is occasionally amused by Minato's naiveté and naming habits while chatting with him, experiencing a long-lost feeling of equal interaction between comrades.

The Hokage was in a very high position, and Tobirama's governing style was very tough, so he didn't have many people he could talk to at that time.

After all, he was the First Dark Ninja who was later transferred to the position of Hokage—

Meanwhile, Tobirama was pondering Mito and Uzumaki Shio.

The ancestral home of the Thousand Hands family.

Orochimaru and Hyuga Tenzo sat in the guest seats, Mito sat in the host seat, and Kushina and Uzumaki Ushio sat on either side of her.

"Lord Mito, I'm so sorry—"

"Our Hyuga clan has always had ideas about modifying the Caged Bird Seal, but we have been unable to realize them due to technical limitations and the clan's internal environment—"

"The environmental problems have now been resolved. Inspired by the will of the Hokage and the First Hokage, the clan members have reached a consensus, so we have taken the liberty of troubling you to come and take a look—"

Hyuga Tenzo said this with utmost sincerity.

Is that what he really thinks?

It is true now, but it wasn't a few days ago.

Back then, Tianzang still thought that the main family might still be the main family even after several hundred years.

However, after Hiruzen Sarutobi left, Orochimaru, under the instructions of a kind-hearted Hokage who wished to remain anonymous, went to Tenzo's house with a smile to discuss the details of the Hyuga clan reform.

This is a major event after all, and the few words spoken by Hiruzen Sarutobi and Tenzo could not possibly be enough to finalize it completely; they were merely providing a basic idea and framework to set the tone.

Orochimaru said, "Committee member Tenzo, since you agree that the lethality of the Caged Bird Seal can be limited, then I think it's better to solve the problem once and for all—"

"Both the teacher and I believe that you would not break the village rules and resort to vigilante justice."

"Due to various reasons, the villagers may not be equal in terms of strength or treatment, but according to the teacher, they should still be treated as equally as possible in terms of personality—"

"Nobody wants a time bomb in their head, even if it's a dud, right?"

Hyuga Tenzo had no way to refute this.

After all, he had agreed to seal away the other main families' memories of the Caged Bird—

From this perspective, it is reasonable to extend the discussion further.

The caged bird has an undeniable connection to the village and the Hokage.

The existence of this technique creates a strong personal bond between the controller and the controlled, a bond that comes at the cost of life.

Even though a large number of branch families have now joined the Anbu, creating a balance that prevents the main family from harming members directly under the Hokage, and consequently protects their relatives as well—

But this is only a balance; the core issues remain unresolved, and changes are still possible in the future.

Hyuga Tenzo actually understood this as well.

Whether he can use the caged bird to recruit a group of assassins is not important.

The most crucial question is whether this is even possible.

However, due to the long-standing inertia of being a caged bird and some old ideas of the clan leader, when things happened to him, his clear perspective and sharp thinking became dulled.

He needs someone to give him a push.

"Committee member Tianzang, the teacher offered the Hyuga main family treatment comparable to that of a diplomat from the Land of Fire. He understands the difficulty of the Hyuga clan's transformation, and he is very kind."

"But as a member of the Konoha committee and a disciple of the teacher, I must remind you that your thinking and level of understanding must also keep up. Considering each other's perspectives and learning to put yourself in others' shoes is the key to a lasting relationship."

On that day, Orochimaru took on Danzo's usual role.

But his words were more palatable: "The teacher only set the framework, but if you actively reform the Hyuga clan with the Will of Fire, I believe that such a remarkable story should be included in the ninja academy textbooks and should be passed down by the Hyuga clan for the next thousand years—"

"Your name will be remembered forever by the branch families, and the teacher will be happy to see that. This is a profound manifestation of the combination of the Will of Fire and the Hyuga clan."

Orochimaru then changed the subject, saying, "You might think that if the Caged Bird Seal were no longer restricted, then both the branch family and the main family would be marked with this seal, and there would be no distinction between them anymore—"

"The main family's responsibilities regarding external noble affairs may be taken over by the branch family—"

"But you should know that the teacher gave the main family a head start. Before the Caged Bird Technique is fully improved, the main family will be in charge of this section."

"If they can't establish themselves and their work isn't going well, are we supposed to keep making them do it indefinitely?"

"You need to understand that if you want the Hyuga clan to thrive, there needs to be competition for positions. Always thinking about handing over a lucrative job to the so-called main family will only lead to bad results in the end."

"Look at Hizashi, how quickly he's progressed since he came from a branch family? And look at Hiashi Kazutaka, so what if he's from the main family?"

"The Hyuga clan doesn't distinguish between the main family and the branch family; Hizashi and Hiashi are brothers—"

"You are the head of the Hyuga clan. Your goal is to make the entire clan strong and prosperous. You can't just focus on the main family—"

Orochimaru's series of attacks left Hyuga Tenzo speechless.

In fact, if you examine it closely, there are far too many accusations that could be leveled against the "Caged Bird Technique"—

And it wasn't a forced knock from nowhere—

These are real, unforeseen problems that will not elicit sympathy from others.

After Orochimaru left, Hyuga Tenzo thought about it all night, took out the cigarettes he had quit more than ten years ago, and smoked them all night.

They made a decision that went against their ancestors' wishes!

He wants to improve the Hyuga clan's Caged Bird Seal!

The fatal flaw was completely eliminated, replaced by a purely protective Byakugan technique. Furthermore, Tenzo decided that as long as Orochimaru and Mito could eliminate the threat posed by the Caged Bird Seal—

Then he will be the first to take the lead in carving the seal!

"Kujou Motohiro gave up the ancient mirror, a symbol of the Land of Fire's heritage, to the Madoka family in order to forge an unbreakable friendship with the Hokage. Am I any less determined than a nobleman?"

"Just a caged bird!"

"Am I, Hyuga Tenzo, only fit to act based on the name of the main branch of the clan? My abilities in dealing with outsiders are unmatched by any other ninja!"

Hyuga Tenzo made a decision.

Of course, this is also due to the difference in daily variation and the comparison between daily speed.

As a member of the newly separated family, he grew up exceptionally well due to the changes in his environment.

He, as a father, didn't say it, but he gradually came to accept it and felt proud of it.

And what about Japan's foot?

They haven't done anything wrong, but as the head of the clan, confined to the clan territory, what great future can they possibly have?

Not to mention someone like Hyuga Takashi—

If it weren't for the Hokage's kindness, where would he get such a good job as a noble diplomat?

If you can do well, that's fine, but if you can't, you should be fired in two years. Do you think you can live off others for the rest of your life?

There's no such thing as a free lunch in the ninja world!

After Tianzang understood this point, it was as if he had been freed from some kind of shackles and discovered that there was much to be done in the vast world.

While the Caged Bird technique consolidated his rule, it also made him a target of fear from the Hokage or pro-Hokage factions.

However, using this as capital for defection allows the Hyuga clan to participate in even more matters, and they do so with complete confidence and without any fear of suspicion from others.

The clan rules, which have stood for a thousand years, have all been changed by the Will of Fire. Who can be as loyal as them?

"My most perfect work, Nakamaro—"

"If he truly has the ambition and luck to succeed in Mist Village—"

"Hyuga might become Konoha's greatest contributor! After all, that was an achievement in expanding territory!"

"I also believe that the Hokage will not enjoy that glory alone—" Hyuga Tenzo thought to himself.

As I said before, Hiruzen Sarutobi's reputation is well-deserved.

The preferential treatment given to the main family and the appeasement of the branch families were all implemented in a concrete and practical manner.

Of course, once this general framework is given out, the subsequent supervision and detailed rules will be closely watched by Danzo, Tobirama, Orochimaru, and even Hanzo.

But Tenzo will still remember the good things about the Hokage.

On the one hand, institutional regulation is necessary.

On the other hand, although his Byakugan cannot read minds, it can see the Hokage's goodwill.

"However, I can't tell anymore—"

"Is there really a good cop/bad cop relationship between the Hokage and Orochimaru? Perhaps not, otherwise why didn't they send the most intimidating Danzo instead?"

"The Hokage is indeed a kind-hearted man. I should try to persuade him when I get the chance—" A glint of light flashed in Hyuga Tenzo's eyes.

His taking this big step forward also means that the day he can call the Hokage "Big Brother" is rapidly approaching.

While Mito Uzumaki was thinking, Tenzo recalled his conversation with Orochimaru.

He couldn't help but sigh, realizing that Orochimaru was now bearing a resemblance to the Hokage.

Little Sun Slayer!

"The Hyuga clan truly lives up to its reputation as a powerful family with a thousand-year history. This cursed seal incorporates advanced techniques from various sealing methods, making it exceptionally refined—"

Mito held the scroll of the caged bird and examined it carefully for a long time before speaking with a sigh.

The mark of a caged bird, along with the white eye, forms a close combination.

In terms of effectiveness, the Bird in a Cage technique was clearly successful.

The children born to two families marked with cursed seals will not have their bloodline purity affected; the only negative effect is the loss of a one-dimensional perspective.

One degree out of 360 degrees.

Such losses are actually acceptable, since in actual combat, a temporary loss of vision has almost no impact with a little attention.

The problem lies in the main family's control over the individuals in the branch families.

"Breaking the curse on the caged bird will be very difficult—"

Mito pondered for a moment before speaking, "But if we make some minor adjustments and eliminate its fatal flaws, reducing blind spots to some extent, it's not impossible."

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"But that will take time—"

Mito said with a smile, "Hiruzen still needs my help to research space-related sealing techniques. I do have an idea for modifying the Caged Bird Seal, but we have to work on the configuration one by one."

Kushina and Uzumaki Ushio said together, "Mito-sama, leave it to us!"

During their special training at Mito, Shio and Kushina both grew rapidly.

Besides their intrinsic motivation to do things for the village, Kushina also wanted to catch up with Minato and didn't want to be just a pretty face for the rest of her life.

Uzumaki Ushio hadn't really thought it through. She was more confused after Tobirama had politely rejected her feelings, and wanted to numb her thoughts with intense training.

When you're busy, you think about fewer things.

However, as a result, Mito also gained two reliable assistants in his research on sealing techniques.

Despite having Kurama's help and a boost in willpower, Mito's physical age was a factor, and many repetitive research tasks were no longer suitable for her.

The high barrier to entry for sealing techniques meant that it was difficult to find menial workers, so Mito shelved his research ideas for a long time.

But things are different now—

These two girls are both incredibly capable!

They are all top-notch research assistants!

"It will probably take three to five years. This can't be rushed. The design of the sealing technique requires not only reasoning but also a collision of inspiration—"

Mito still marveled at the structure of the Caged Bird Seal.

I wonder what extraordinary person the Hyuga clan produced in ancient times. Even if her father, the strongest sealing technique user, Uzumaki Ashina, came, he would probably be quite surprised by her.

They would probably refer to the ancestors of the Hyuga clan as the "God of Sealing Techniques," right?

"That's enough, that's enough!"

Hyuga Tenzo nodded repeatedly, "Thank you, Mito-sama!"

As long as children born from this day forward no longer have the image of a caged bird etched on their heads, that will be sufficient.

After all, three to five years is just the age when the children are just starting out at the ninja academy. There's no need to use the Caged Bird Seal for protection if it doesn't involve leaving the village.

As for the caged birds that were separated from their families in the past, that is indeed a historical problem that is difficult to solve at present, but at least some measures have been taken.

It can only be described as new rules for new people and old rules for old people.

The main family will provide as much of the sales commission as possible as a token of apology, and promise to implement it as soon as possible if the issue can be resolved later.

The memories of the other clan members regarding the Caged Bird were erased, leaving only Tenzo with the original version of the Caged Bird.

Meanwhile, Tenzo, currently riding high on his success as a member of the Konoha committee, is eager to make a name for himself in projects for Amegakure and even Kirigakure, and is terrified of getting tainted by any scandals.

It is naturally impossible to resort to vigilante justice.

If there are any unruly clan members, the position of Konoha committee member is currently more useful than that of the Hyuga clan head.

Orochimaru nodded obediently, echoing Mito's words.

Even Orochimaru felt a little nervous in front of this person, after all, his perception and experience, comparable to mind reading, were undeniable.

As a staunch member of the "Tobirama" faction of researchers, Orochimaru naturally knew some of the legends surrounding Mito—

"However, my teacher really wants me to become Hokage—" Orochimaru thought to himself, a barely perceptible smile playing on his lips.

In his view, Hiruzen Sarutobi could have solved this problem himself, but instead left it to him—

The reason is self-evident.

The intention was to give him a share of the spoils, so that the Hyuga branch family would not only remember the Hokage's good deeds, but also that Orochimaru had intervened to facilitate the major reforms of the Caged Bird Seal.

That way, when he becomes Hokage in the future, he will have an additional Hyuga clan to rely on, making his position more secure.

"I suddenly feel a little sorry for the teacher—"

"Back then, without Tobirama-sama's support, I took over the Hokage position without much thought and suffered a lot. I don't want to go through that hardship again—"

Orochimaru sighed inwardly.

The teacher treated him like his own son!

Moreover, this was also a way for the Hokage to teach him by example and hone his skills through events.

Any mature Hokage doesn't just play the good cop; they must first learn to play the bad cop.

Only in this way can one, after attaining that position, know how to continuously accumulate fame and prestige, and avoid being deceived by those working below them.

This is only part of what Hiruzen Sarutobi was thinking.

Having Orochimaru do these things might seem to slightly disrupt his research rhythm, but it was actually necessary.

If Orochimaru is only allowed to focus on scientific research and is not allowed to participate in core decision-making, he will inevitably develop some different ideas over time.

After all, Danzo had been working on the front lines, so he had a wide range of contacts.

Especially after Tobirama became his apprentice, his skills naturally became much more sophisticated, which might put some pressure on Orochimaru.

Hiruzen Sarutobi needs to master this balance.

If Tobirama strengthened Danzo's power, then he would have to serve his beloved disciple water.

"Tianzang, you're quite good."

"To have the courage to change the Hyuga clan's thousand-year-old rules and actively embrace the Will of Fire, I think if Hashirama saw this scene, he might even cry with emotion—"

Mito chuckled and said, "If you encounter any troubles or problems in the future, I might not be able to help, but you're welcome to listen to my complaints."

Tenzo's Byakugan eyes lit up instantly, and he nodded repeatedly, "I understand, Mito-sama!"

After learning that Ichishin had subtly boasted that "Seisui" had once gained Mito's approval, Tenzo experienced a period of anxiety.

This is the second most useful prestigious title in Konoha, besides the Hokage!

But there was nothing they could do; the Hyuga clan and the Mito clan had no business dealings. Who knows how Isshin managed to get the Uchiha and Mito clans connected?

But things are different now!

Tenzo earned Mito's recognition and high praise through his own efforts!

This is of great benefit to the entire Hyuga clan.

"If the day scout isn't on duty when we get back to the tribe's territory tonight, I'll have to call that brat over for a chat!"

I have to tell him—

"Dad will always be Dad! He's only been understanding the Will of Fire for a few years!"

Tenzo couldn't help but laugh when he thought of his son's cold face, his expression when he heard Mito praising him for taking the initiative to release the caged bird.

If Kirigakure and Amegakure achieve further success—

Tenzo really wanted to prepare a feast and show off his achievements to the sir!

Of course, the essence of doing this is also to repair the relationship between father and son.

They're all doing things for the village!

After Orochimaru and Tenzo left, Mito smiled and said to Uzumaki Ushio and Kushina, "See—"

"Everyone in Konoha is working hard! Even Yamato is diligently building his foundation—"

"The best way to keep up with Watergate's pace is to continuously improve oneself and become someone who is knowledgeable and helpful to the village..."

Don't become a vassal of those who are valuable to you and have their own ideals and ambitions.

Mito chuckled, her eyes radiating the confidence unique to the former strongest female ninja in the world: "Although my husband is the God of Shinobi, in the Warring States period, even without that title, I commanded the respect of the vast majority of people, even Madara Uchiha!"

Mito wasn't lying when he said that.

Her arrival during the great battle between the Uchiha and Senju clans completely reversed the course of the war.

The restraint of the Fire-Sealing Seal, the domineering power of the Vajra Lock, and Kagura's Mind's Eye's detection that is even more thorough than the Byakugan, along with her unreasonable sixth sense—

They're going to burn Izuna's brain!

With prediction, insight, and fighting skills, is there any logic to this?

Tobirama was having a great time back then because he could suppress Izuna no matter what—

However, after the village was built, he also experienced the pressure from Izuna, as Mito monitored his scientific research.

All I can say is that they are truly a pair of unfortunate brothers who share common interests—

Kushina nodded solemnly; she had clearly taken her words to heart.

Nicknamed "Red Hot Chili Pepper," she aspired to become Hokage during her time at the Ninja Academy!

Although Kushina doesn't intend to compete with Minato, it doesn't mean she'll become a stay-at-home mom. She still wants to possess her own power and become a strong person—

Kushina never forgot the humiliation of being kidnapped by Kumogakure.

Whirlpool tide nodded blankly, not really understanding.

The days she spent away from Kusagakure made her feel very fulfilled every day in Konoha. Even though she and "Aoshui" didn't have a further connection, they still addressed each other as brother and sister.

"Qingshui" had told her that his lover was Konoha, and he had no romantic feelings for her.

Yuu Uzumaki also expressed her understanding.

"Let's try these configurations first. You two go and implement them, don't be afraid of making mistakes—"

"Hiruzen told me that the original bad ones of the sealing scroll will be supplied in large quantities. As long as they are not wasted and are used to improve proficiency, you should use them without any worries."

Mito's expression softened considerably at the mention of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Not only did he treat the vortex well, but he also thought of the logistical work for the sealing technique. He is indeed a good disciple of Hashirama!

Kushina and Uzumaki Shio replied in unison, "Yes, Lady Mito!"

"You two have been working hard in your training lately. Once you've finished your work for today, go home—"

"Just come to me during the day every day from now on," Mito nodded with a smile.

The previous intensive training was to solidify their foundation, test them, and anchor their future development direction.

Back in the bedroom.

Mito gazed at the photograph of the pillar, a hint of nostalgia flashing in her eyes.

"I was actually thinking, if one day Konoha develops very well, should we use Tobirama's technique to summon Hashirama from the Pure Land and let him see the village as it is now?"

"It seems Tobirama's forbidden techniques aren't just useful for fighting enemies; they have their merits in other areas too!"

However, although Konoha is developing rapidly, it's still not perfect in Mito's mind.

Or rather, Mito wanted to see Hashirama, after returning from the Pure Land, excitedly jumping and chattering like a child whenever he saw a corner of Konoha or a change—

Only in this way could Mito convince herself to resurrect her lover through the Impure World Reincarnation—

"Are they still perpetuating that bastard Hashirama's ideals?"

The Nine-Tails' voice echoed from within the swirling water corpse.

"A part."

Mito said calmly, "My ideal is also to make the Will of Fire a reality and bear fruit."

"What, Nine-Tails? Even without Hashirama, you alone wouldn't stand a chance against me at my peak. What do you think?" Mito's tone was tinged with a hint of cheerfulness.

"cut!"

Nine-Tails snorted heavily, but did not refute.

The reason Mito is worthy of its respect is only partly due to her status as Hashirama's widow; after all, tailed beasts don't care about such sentimentalities.

How could Hashirama, who was dead, jump back from the Pure Land to fight it?

Ultimately, it was due to a combination of factors, including Mito's strength and personality, that Kurama (the Nine-Tails) had no choice but to genuinely give Mito that damned respect—

When faced with a difficult question, Nine-Tailed Fox smoothly changed the subject: "Does what you said still count?"

This refers to a suggestion made by Mito.

The Nine-Tails provided a portion of its chakra, which was injected into Kushina or Uzumaki Ushio, making them partial jinchūriki and granting them the power of the tailed beast.

The references are the Kinkaku and Ginkaku brothers from Kumogakure.

Although Uzumaki Shio and Kushina didn't possess the savage physique of their brothers, capable of biting into the flesh of the Nine-Tails and swallowing it whole, digesting it through sheer force—

However, a similar effect can be achieved through the Nine-Tails' active bestowal or the enhancement of sealing techniques.

In return.

Mito will use sealing techniques to control the Nine-Tails' rampaging chakra, gradually teaching it the principles of ninjutsu while also giving it cultural lessons, so that the Nine-Tails understands the stories between ninjas.

Mito wasn't worried that Kurama would develop any other ideas as it became increasingly intelligent.

Because she had no ill intentions, and as the saying goes, the truth becomes clearer through debate, even tailed beasts in the current ninja world do not have enough ability to protect themselves.

Joining an organization and receiving equal treatment is definitely a good thing.

If the two parties cooperate well.

Mito promised that he could help Kurama release a mini Kurama while its main body remained dormant, similar to a shadow clone.

With Hiruzen Sarutobi's consent, you are free to move around the village.

In this way, the Nine-Tails would appear indistinguishable from its original form.

The combination of the tailed beasts' self-dormancy and shadow clones is truly amazing—

The Nine-Tails is neither afraid of the backlash after the shadow clones disappear, nor is it afraid of running out of chakra.

In a sense, the Shadow Clone Technique seems tailor-made for it.

"Natural arithmetic".

"However, we'll have to wait. Even if it's not your true form, it takes courage to bear the chakra of a tailed beast—"

"Kushina and Minato are getting married, and they might have children afterward. They're planning to receive subsidies."

Mito said casually, "As for Shio, she's still confused. I can't sense any guilt in her—a ninja who hasn't figured out her own life and wants to realize her self-worth, even with tailed beast chakra, won't be able to unleash her true power—"

"She doesn't need your chakra right now."

Nine-Tailed Fox nodded silently.

It loves to hear that!

Even if its chakra is a well, it's not some cheap commodity that can be given away casually.

"Then tell me, would Uzumaki Shio want to gain power to become stronger?"

Nine-Tailed Fox frowned: "How about I give it a try?"

"Even if you succeed in bewitching her, her mind still doesn't have the level to control power. A little bit of the wild tailed beast chakra won't be of much help to the village."

Mito shook her head: "Shio is a very talented child. Her physique is rare even among the Uzumaki clan, and she is also very talented in other areas."

"She just lacks ambition, which is related to her background—"

"Is there anyone who can change Kuan Nengya?"

Mito did not want to actively change the whirlpool tide, because doing so would often be superficial.

If you don't genuinely want to become an independent and strong person from the bottom of your heart, no amount of coercion from others will work.

At best, it will produce a mediocre talent who is barely usable.

But Konoha isn't in a hurry right now. Mito can wait and see if there's anyone or anything that can inspire Uzumaki Shio's ambition and unleash her full potential.

In Mito, Uzumaki Ushio, possessing extraordinary vitality, is a rare Uzumaki ninja capable of combining the three elements of Kagura's Mind's Eye, Adamantine Sealing Chains, and Tailed Beast Chakra.

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That night.

Uzumaki Shio left the Senju ancestral home and walked across two streets.

She then discovered that an Uchiha boy was waiting for her.

"Qing Shui!"

Whirlpool tide exclaimed in surprise, a hint of delight in her voice, "What are you doing here?"

"I'm here to ask for your help—"

Tobirama cut to the chase: "I need your physique to save the life of a Konoha ninja! Can you help me?"

At that moment, Izuna inside Tobirama chuckled.

When studying specific parasites, he also exerted great effort in using his Kaleidoscope Sharingan's ability to observe and manipulate, so he rarely returned to the Pure Land and remained in the mortal world in a state of relatively depleted pupil power.

His chakra and compatibility with "Qingshui" are well-matched in various aspects, so the impact is not significant.

However, there is another crucial reason—

Izuna really wanted to stir things up!

Don't want to miss it—

Once you go back to Pure Land, it's like you're under general anesthesia; your consciousness is forced to dissipate and stagnate. How can it be as interesting as that show?

"That's true, the town is for saving your companion's life—" Izuna couldn't help but retort.

"Of course, Qing Shui!"

Uzumaki Ushio looked at Tobirama's face, her cheeks slightly flushed, and nodded: "I've said it before, I'm willing to use my physique to help the Konoha ninjas. This is something I've always been willing to do—"

"Okay, that's good."

Tobirama nodded: "Come find me at the Konoha Research Department tomorrow—"

After saying that, he turned around and left decisively.

Uzumaki Shio agreed, gazing at Tobirama's retreating figure as she pondered.

Who will be saved?

"After Qingshui politely declined my offer, he seemed to avoid me, as if he was afraid I would hinder him from doing his work for the village—"

"It must be someone very important to him, right? A ninja who has rendered meritorious service to the village?" Uzumaki Shio thought to herself, and couldn't help but look forward to tomorrow.

As someone somewhat prone to romantic fantasies, she even fantasized that this might be an opportunity to thaw the ice between her and Tobirama—

Even if we're not dating, we should at least have some interaction on a regular basis, right?

After all, Hook escaped from the Hidden Grass Village prison with them—

The next day.

Uzumaki Shio arrived at the Konoha Research Department.

Guided by relevant personnel, they arrived at the operating room prepared for Tomie.

Upon entering, Uzumaki tide was initially somewhat surprised.

She discovered that almost everyone here was a prominent figure in Konoha!

Orochimaru, Tsunade, Hiruko—

"Hello, fellow committee members—" Uzumaki Shio greeted him reservedly.

Even though she and Mito spent every day together, Mito was Mito, and she was herself.

Yuu can still distinguish this point.

"Kid, is this the method you were talking about for maintaining vital signs during mass blood transfusions?" Tsunade turned to Uzumaki Ushio, her expression somewhat strained.

The affair between Shio and Tobirama is one of the more well-known gossip stories in the village.

Tsunade's mind started racing.

What kind of trick is this?

"Could it be that Qing Shui is deeply in love with this girl named Tomie? Is he using such a ruthless move to publicly declare that he has severed ties with Uzumaki Ushio?"

Tsunade felt a slight pang of jealousy: "This is an extreme method only the Uchiha clan could come up with! My great-grandfather was right, some Uchiha brats are truly born evil!"

Tsunade was in a bad mood.

No matter what, Shio was a member of the Mito clan, and thus a distant relative of hers—

Isn't this treating people like dirt?!

Orochimaru smiled without saying a word. He seemed to be there to conduct experiments, but actually he was there to relax.

YaYa's Fun —

He had just finished another task for Tianzang.

Having contacted Kakuzu, who was tasked with assessing the wealth of the Hyuga clan's nobles, he was getting a little tired.

Occasionally, YaYa's little love dramas about the awkwardness of young people can also help to regulate her mood.

Orochimaru was also able to observe Uzumaki Shio's special physique up close.

"Kid? Tsunade actually called me kid? That's really going against the grain!" Although Tobirama controlled his expression, he couldn't help but show a hint of displeasure.

Just as Uzumaki Shio was about to speak to Tobirama, her peripheral vision caught sight of Tomie sitting up in bed, gazing tenderly at the boy who had saved her.

Whirlpool tide felt as if she had been struck by lightning!

"And this is—"

"I'm Qingshui's good friend, hello—" Tomie forced a smile onto her pale face.

Even she didn't know how to face Xi.

It's a bit complicated!

"Ready?" Tobirama glanced at Uzumaki Ushio. "I'm about to start rescuing them!"