Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 227 Three Years Later

Time flies, the years are like a shuttle.

Three years later.

At noon, the sun was shining brightly.

Death Forest, by the stream.

The sixteen-year-old Aokiji sat cross-legged on the ground, closed his eyes, and devoted himself wholeheartedly to the hand seal process.

After three years of continuous exploration, Aokiji was just one step away from mastering the Fusion Release, but he just couldn't seem to get it right.

The scorching sun beat down on my face, and sweat poured out incessantly, dripping down my chin and shattering on the ground.

This situation lasted for quite some time. Aokiji proceeded cautiously and steadily, not daring to be careless in the slightest. He didn't know how much time had passed before he used up all the chakra he had accumulated in his body at once, his whole body steaming with steam.

This phenomenon indicates that Aokiji has officially fused his Water Release and Fire Release techniques, creating a new bloodline limit.

Aokiji stood up, clenched his fist, and carefully felt the power.

If it weren't for the constant support of the Five-Tails' power, even someone as talented as Aokiji would never have been able to develop a completely new bloodline limit in just three years.

Take the Third Hokage as an example. He was proficient in all five ninjutsu, but even as strong as he was, he never possessed a single bloodline limit until his death.

Admittedly, the Third Hokage's diverse learning background contributed to this, but it also highlights the extreme difficulty of bloodline limit fusion. It's possible that certain triggers or special circumstances are required. For example, Aokiji relied on the Five-Tails' power to finally develop his bloodline limit; as for other possibilities, we'll never know.

At this moment, Aokiji concentrates Boil Release chakra throughout his body, covering it in steam. This activates his physical body, allowing him to use Steam Instantaneous Body Technique, and significantly enhances his speed and strength. Simultaneously, the steam erupting within his body increases the speed of nerve conduction. As the amount of Boil Release chakra increases, his speed and strength will further increase.

This technique was developed under the influence of the Five-Tails. It's a steam armor technique with a difficulty level of around B.

There is another move similar to this one called Lightning Release: Lightning Armor.

Aokiji closed his eyes, turned off his steam armor, and then, as if to confirm it again, turned it back on.

Aside from being extremely difficult the first time using a bloodline limit, it becomes significantly easier to use it again later.

Aokiji struggled for a long time to activate Boil Release: Steam Armor the first time, but the second time was much easier and he used it very easily.

With his steam armor activated, Aokiji tested it out and found that his 100-meter sprint speed was significantly increased compared to his "white version" state.

At that moment, the Five-Tails' voice came from within: "It wasn't easy. You've finally developed the 'Boil Release' bloodline limit."

"It's all thanks to you, Xiao Wu."

Aokiji expressed his heartfelt gratitude: "If it weren't for you, my new bloodline limit wouldn't have appeared so quickly."

"Hmph, remember what you promised me." The Five-Tails wasn't exactly appreciative. It gave a reminder, referring to extracting the other tailed beasts from the bodies of the other Jinchūriki.

"I will."

Having just obtained a new bloodline limit through fusion, Aokiji was starting to get a little cocky. He was thinking about whether he should beat up the Five-Tails after a while and completely subdue it. That way, he would have more confidence even if Madara Uchiha attacked.

Upon hearing the response, Gouwei closed its eyes to rest. After three years of getting along, its temper towards Aokiji had improved considerably.

Having successfully fused with the bloodline limit, Aokiji couldn't wait to share the news with his lover. He went to the cabin, took a bath, changed into new clothes, and looked at his reflection in the mirror.

With black hair and black eyes, a straight nose, and a height that is now about 1.78 meters tall, he has a delicate and slender appearance.

Aokiji grinned, a hint of narcissism in his eyes: "So handsome."

Judging by the time, Tsunade should be back soon after her mission is over. Aokiji planned to go and greet her, perhaps giving her a little surprise.

After everything was prepared, Aokiji stepped out of the cabin. As soon as he crossed the barrier marked with red lines, two masked ANBU ninjas jumped out and said in a lifeless tone, as if they were dealing with an object: "You cannot leave here without the village's orders."

"Can't I just go out for some fresh air?" Aokiji raised an eyebrow, his tone displeased.

For three years, Aokiji almost completely isolated himself from the world.

At first it was okay, but as time went on, Aokiji felt like he was in prison. God knows how he got through those three years.

Fortunately, he has now developed "Boil Release" and his strength has reached the Kage level, so there is no longer any reason for him to stay at home.

Moreover, he can no longer stay at home. In order to prevent Madara Uchiha from raiding his house, he needs to prepare to discuss living together with Tsunade.

In addition to being monitored every day and having no secrets, Aokiji now has to return to a normal life.

The ANBU ninja stated firmly, "No."

"Are you two teaching me how to do things?"

Aokiji's lips twitched, and his eyes turned cold. He had been under surveillance every day and had long been annoyed with these two guys.

Far from the defiant tone he was displaying, Aokiji lowered his arms, showing no intention of making a move.

However, it was precisely this seemingly unprepared stance that immediately put the two veteran ANBU ninjas on high alert.

"Anyway, you two will soon inform the higher-ups about my situation. In that case, I'll let you provide more details, like this trick."

The blue pheasant's body was steaming hot, like a steamer.

"This is..."

The two eyes behind the mask were wide open. Having been monitoring him for more than three years, they knew exactly what Aokiji was going to do next. Therefore, the two of them had no intention of being careless and even concentrated all their energy.

However, what happened next was far beyond their reaction. In a flash, a dark shadow swept past them like a gust of wind. When they realized what was happening, they were already bound hand and foot by ice chains.

"Damn it, what is this thing? I can't break free!" a member of the Anbu ninja shouted.

"Don't waste your energy. My ice chains have a sealing effect."

Aokiji crossed his arms, moved his fingers, and removed the ice chains from his palms, pinning them to the ground and securing the two ANBU ninjas.

During those three years, Aokiji seriously learned sealing techniques from Mito and successfully integrated them into his Ice Release ninjutsu.

These two members of the Anbu had never truly experienced the power of "Boil Release," and given Aokiji's significant growth in strength over the past three years, it was no surprise that they were killed at first sight.

"Hey, stop! You can't leave here. If the power of the tailed beast inside you goes berserk..."

As they watched Aokiji swagger away, the two ANBU members shouted.

Aokiji didn't bother to turn around. In response to the two, he raised his arm, waved his hand, and acted with a nonchalant attitude, leaving without a trace.

They easily left the Death Forest, and after a little disguise, swaggered down the street.

She went to the Uchiha clan's territory, wandered around, and found it was still the same as before. She then went back to her own doghouse, thinking that she would never return and that the house would be full of dust and cobwebs. Surprisingly, it was quite clean.

"Looks like someone usually cleans for me." Aokiji was wondering who it could be when someone entered the room.

Seemingly surprised to see someone in the room, the person exclaimed in surprise. Judging from the soft voice, it was a girl. Aokiji turned around and saw a little girl who looked about five or six years old.

"Who are you?"

The little girl asked cautiously.

Aokiji was taken aback, remembering that he seemed to have a little girl next door, and asked uncertainly, "Could you be Mikoto?"

The little girl nodded in acknowledgment, her big, bright eyes asking a question.

"I'm your brother Aokiji, don't you remember?"

Mikoto suddenly remembered and covered her mouth in surprise: "Brother Aokiji, where have you been for the past three years? I haven't seen you at all."

Mikoto was young and didn't know many things, especially the tragic story of Aokiji becoming a Jinchuriki.

"As for me, I'll be busy with other things during that time."

Aokiji spoke softly, then changed the subject: "Let's not talk about me anymore. Tell me how your family has been doing lately?"

When Aokiji was a kidnapper, he had too much money and nowhere to spend it, so he used some of it to help Mikoto's single-parent family.

"My mom is very busy and doesn't have time to take care of me usually."

"That must have been tough," Aokiji chimed in.

He quite liked Mikoto, this sensible little girl, and thought that if he followed the path step by step, he would probably become a Jonin instructor in the future.

If that's the case, he wouldn't mind taking Mikoto as his disciple and training her.

Aokiji looked around at the room, which was even cleaner than the one he used to live in: "Do you usually help clean my room?"

Mikoto shook her head: "Not entirely me, more like an older sister with blonde hair."

A blonde older sister?

Based on the characteristics, Aokiji analyzed the situation and roughly guessed who the person was; it was probably Tsunade.

Strange, I've never heard her mention it before. Could it be that she's planning to give me a little surprise and show off her virtuous side?

As if afraid that Aokiji wouldn't know, Mikoto even gestured to her chest: "Yes, that older sister, let me tell you, she's really pretty, and she has a lot of breasts. Mom always seems to look very envious about her."

Aokiji: ...

"Want me to take you out for fun?"

Aoji felt sorry for Mikoto because she was often alone. Don't misunderstand, it's not about being a lolicon, it's just a simple feeling of sympathy for her younger sister.

"Brother Aokiji, you've come all this way, there must be something important going on."

Mikoto is understanding and doesn't like to trouble others.

Aokiji remarked, "What a good child."

It's likely that Sasuke's personality is largely inherited from his mother; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to retain his kind nature even after suffering such a devastating blow in his life. If it were Aokiji himself, he probably would have become completely corrupted long ago.

Just as Aokiji was about to leave the room, another beautiful woman appeared inside.

With her golden hair, peach-blossom face, starry eyes, and stunning beauty, her fair complexion was adorned with a vertical blue diamond-shaped floral decoration on her forehead, adding to her sanctity and mystery.

For a moment, the air seemed to thin out when she appeared.

(End of this chapter)